WestOz Wildflowers

[Swan River Gypsy]

I've been lurking and admiring for weeks, and now that I'm on day 4 of the layers training, thought it was time to post my first effort.

I'm so glad I learned about linking and moving 'cos I did each of those frames and photos separately :) . No doubt there's an easier way, but I haven't learned that yet. :D

Cheers

Sue


http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/18iovVy8AF384edKOoB7qpJql3snG_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=18iovVy8AF384edKOoB7qpJql3snG)

[kevq]

Sue,
nice one, no great one! When you finished your layers course think about taking the Creative Techniques by Corey. It will really increase your mastery of Elements, mind it's so complex that I think I'll be learning forever!!
Kev:):):D

[karen donnybrook]

Sue,

Welcome to another Sandgroper. Your layout is wonderful, did you take the photos yourself? I love the gum leaves down the right hand side - well done.

Karen :)

[baderms]

Looks good. Welcome out of the shadows.

[Swan River Gypsy]

Kev, Karen, Mark

Thank you. My son warned me recently 'don't let the computer take over your life, mum' but I think it's too late. This is so much fun!:) :) :)

Yes Karen, I did take the photos tho' can't take credit for the background. Kirsten Smit designed an 'Australiana' kit, one of only two that I've found and it's her page with gum leaves that I've used here, tho' I did change the colour.

Sue

[annc]

That's brilliant and I love the photos. You have put them together so well.

[Punkinsmom]

Very nice layout and welcome!

[msbrad]

Lovely LO. Beautifully put together, and Welcome to the forum.
Karen, I was going to ask about the 'gum leaves' along the side.
but I was going to have to ask what they were.:) . I had not heard of
them before.
m

[kimh]

Great job and welcome.
I'm afraid you're hooked!
Kimh

[Swan River Gypsy]

Ann, Sherrie, Michelle, Kimh

Thank you for your welcome and kind comments. Glad you like the LO and pics.

Michelle, I believe gum trees (AKA eucalypts) grow well in California tho' are not popular because they tend to drop their branches without warning - they do that here too :) They also have beautiful flowers about this time of the year so it's a good time to try out some of Lee's photo tips.

Yes Kimh, I think I'm hooked - but if I ever go to rehab for this addiction, I know I'll be among friends :D

Sue

[AngelicKim]

Hi Sue and welcome to Elements Addicts. I think you did a great job. One observation, it appears that you did a beveled edge on all the photos but the top left. Did you purposely do that to make the one stand out a little more or is it just my monitor that isn't showing the bevel?

I have no doubt we will see some more great works from you in the future.

[Swan River Gypsy]

Hi Kim

Thanks for your welcome and comments. I'd like to say that I left off the bevel deliberately, but the truth is 'ooops!' :eek:

I must remember to check thoroughly before I decide a LO is complete.

Sue

[AngelicKim]

Sue, with or with out the bevel on that one photo, it is still a great job. We all make small mistakes like that. I have a habit of forgetting to put in my drop shadow when I fully intend to. I get into something and new idea for it pops up and I forget to add things I meant to.:D

[nkeevers]

Sue, great job! Hey, we all make mistakes and sometimes forget one little thing! It's happened to me lots of time!

Keep up the good working. And yeah, I'm so glad we can link layers! That's an important one for me.

[Swan River Gypsy]

Hi Norma

Glad you like it - thank you.

Sue

[Wendy]

Hi Sue ...

... and welcome to the forum :)

Youe image looks lovely ... you did a great job with it.

Wendy :)

[Swan River Gypsy]

Thanks Wendy.

This is such a friendly & knowledgeable list, I'm looking forward to learning (and posting) more and more each day.

Sue

[karen donnybrook]

Sue,

Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Karen :)

PS You wouldn't happen to be living in Mundaring, would you?