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how I edit iphone photos for instagram

My iphone is like an extension of my arm – it’s by my side at nearly all times of day (and night). I love it for texting and checking the weather and asking siri important questions like ‘how many days until …?’ (asked by a certain second born who is slightly excited about his upcoming birthday) and watching cute youtube videos like this one and this.

Most of all, I love it for the camera.

Admittedly, an iphone does not take the same quality of photos as a real camera, but the fact that it is always with me, easy to use and quick to capture everyday moments works out just fine for me. It is fun to practice photography with my phone – looking for interesting angles or composition or finding the right light – and sharing those photos on instagram is a favorite, too.

I almost always do some editing before posting to instagram (I like a slightly dreamy, washed out look) and thought I’d show you what that looks like.

raw-and-edited-instagram

We’ll use this photo taken yesterday of a piece of my mom’s blackberry pie (yum).

Here it is straight from the camera:Continue Reading…how I edit iphone photos for instagram

temporary stripes (tutorial)

This is such an odd project. I’ll just tell you that from the start. It’s a bit weird, but super cute. I have these white pitchers (old from IKEA) holding cooking utensils on our kitchen island and I’ve been wanting for forever to paint stripes… Continue Reading…temporary stripes (tutorial)

crepe paper poppies (tutorial)

Paper flowers are just so pretty. There are many different versions, different materials, different methods and each one is as charming as the next. (via instagram) Yesterday I pulled out my very old crepe paper flower kit that I bought as a college student from… Continue Reading…crepe paper poppies (tutorial)

perfect for your easter brunch: cranberry orange scones

In case you are looking for a last minute addition to your Easter brunch this weekend (or any time, for that matter), these scones are perfect. Some scones are dry and break into tiny crumbs when you bite into them and these are not like… Continue Reading…perfect for your easter brunch: cranberry orange scones

diy painted silhouette

Today is a continuation from yesterday’s post about how to create a silhouette. You can use your vector silhouette for many different things (stationery, a tote bag, necklace, web graphics) but today I’ll show you how I made these large framed painted silhouettes that line… Continue Reading…diy painted silhouette

how to make a silhouette (video tutorial)

(via country living) Silhouettes are one of those classic art pieces that never go out of style … but are particularly in right now. They have been for a while, I suppose, but I’m still in love and think they’ll be around for years to… Continue Reading…how to make a silhouette (video tutorial)

ombre painted wave wall

Progress continues in the kids’ bathroom mini makeover with a super fun painted wall. Let me start at the beginning … This is the wall opposite the sinks/mirror. I took inspiration from my very favorite art print and thought painting ombre waves on the wall… Continue Reading…ombre painted wave wall

free hand-drawn clip art (and how to use it)

Can one ever have enough clip art? I think not. Especially of the hand-drawn variety. Add a little drawing to a gift tag or invitation, use one in your logo or in an ad – nothing overboard, but just enough to make a visual impact.… Continue Reading…free hand-drawn clip art (and how to use it)

from doodle to artprint (a tutorial)

I hope you are enjoying your new Spring Essentials freebie print! Doesn’t it just put you in the mood for spring? My friend says it looks like a wedding is about to take place – which now that I notice, it actually does. That would… Continue Reading…from doodle to artprint (a tutorial)

make a pillow out of a table runner (tutorial)

Changing out pillows is such a good way to update your home or decorate seasonally, plus they are super easy to make and you can get creative with materials (like using a woven rug or a sparkly tank top or a thrifted sweater). Remember the… Continue Reading…make a pillow out of a table runner (tutorial)

tissue pom wreath {tutorial}

Here’s a festive wreath that is fun to make and can be displayed beyond this holiday season. Isn’t it cute?! Funky and vintage-y and pretty. Here’s how to make one: // SUPPLIES // 3 packages of tissue paper / wire wreath form / fringe scissors… Continue Reading…tissue pom wreath {tutorial}

an unconventional diy pleated wreath {made of duct tape!}

There are only a handful of shows I watch regularly and Project Runway is perhaps my very favorite. I always love seeing the art these amazing designers can create with limited time, a small budget and sometimes, the oddest of materials. In a show last… Continue Reading…an unconventional diy pleated wreath {made of duct tape!}

free autumn iphone covers

Autumn is officially here {well, I guess it has been for a few weeks now} which means it’s time to update our iphone covers. These pretty fall covers slip in perfectly to a clear iphone case and make it oh so easy to switch it… Continue Reading…free autumn iphone covers

zinc letter look-alikes {tutorial}

Forever a fan of anything typography-related, these faux-zinc letters are super simple and inexpensive to create and fabulous to look at. Perhaps you’ve seen real zinc letters {so pretty, but can get a little pricy} and there’s a good chance you’ve already read a tutorial… Continue Reading…zinc letter look-alikes {tutorial}

woven jute storage cube for the boys’ room

One of the items I added to the boys’ room design board was this fun woven jute cube. I’m not even sure where I found it but I figured it was something I could recreate very inexpensively. SUPPLIES // storage cube / jute webbing /… Continue Reading…woven jute storage cube for the boys’ room

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