Posts Tagged ‘DIY’

Macro-bellows on the cheap! Make a macro-extension out of a Pringles can and be the envy of all those photogs who have neither close-up lenses or chips.

If you’ve read this blog at all, you’ll know I’m a sucker for a good photo project. And now I’ve gone and found another one to add to the list. I haven’t made these adorable frame lantern centerpieces yet, but I think I’m going to have to throw a party soon just to have the [...]

Amy at happythings has gone and inspired me again with amazing color and some fun tricks with Photoshop. When I saw the photos she had doctored in Photoshop, I just had to try this myself. And let me just say, this is so easy and so addicting — choosing (and limiting) which photos to [...]

Got kids (or other subjects, for that matter) who suddenly get shy around a camera? For all you Nikon lovers out there who also happen to take pictures of kids, this is a fun way to get a smile out of your little one!
How cute/strange is this little Pez-dispensing hot shoe attachment? (Note: A hot [...]

Trying to find a fun do-it-yourself project for the holiday weekend? Look no further — I found a great homemade blocks project on Photojoto that promises a “stunning gift from your photos in 15 minutes or less.” All you need to do is scrounge up some photos of your family members (or pets, or whatever!) [...]

Are you ready for the biggest news of the century? Flickr can’t do everything with your photos. Although they are GREAT at what they do, Shutterfly is better for some things.
There. I said it out loud. And honestly, it’s true. I was searching for a great Mother’s Day present for the grandmas for being so [...]

Since we’ve been on the topic of color printers lately, I thought I’d share with you how I used mine to create a fun calendar gift for Chris’ birthday recently. I’ve mentioned before that I’m a huge fan of FD’s Flickr toys. I’ve created a mosaic of the daughter’s first four months of life, an [...]