Posts tagged: picture
Pattern Tape for Awesome DIY Picture Frames.
By Chrisjob
I don't know how it happened, but somehow, I ended up on the HappyTape blog, subtitled "pretty, pretty tape, imported from Japan." Apparently, some cats in Japan are making some amazing patterned, re-stickable tape, and it's going by the name...you guessed it, Japanese tape.
How to Make a Magnetic Picture Frame
By DIY Maven
Show of hands. Who uses their refrigerator to hold the latest pics? (I do.) This little project takes its cue from that handy catch-all, the fridge door, for a very stylish result. To make a magnetic picture frame of your very own, you'll need some stuff. Here's a list:
DIY Lens Option for Macro Photography.
By Chrisjob
Bigger, sharper, and more refined. We continue to push our digital cameras to get closer and more detailed macro photos our of projects, food, families, and great vintage finds. Captain Molo shows us how to make a macro lens snoot for super close up images and crazy detail out of preground glass lens and a cardboard tube.
Curbly Video Podcast: How to Create a Photo Frame from a Recycled Circuit Board.
By Chrisjob
Upon visiting my local FreeGeek space, I noted the bubbling pile of e-scrap...techno goodies that will never be much use for a frankensteined personal computer. Did I see a potential resource of microchips, LEDs, and switches? Of course, but I wouldn't know what to do with 'em. So, instead, I started slicing, and came up with this very easy, customizable, and essentially cost-free picture frame.
Wrap-Around-the-Corner-Frame
By DIY Maven
What I love about this corner frame from Photojojo--apart from the fact that it holds 12 images and it looks really cool--is that it adds architectural detail to a room. That isn't something frames generally do. But this isn't a general frame either. At $120 bucks it's not too expensive either, considering what you're getting.
How To Take Better Flash Photos.
By ChrisjobFlashes...they bring about rabid red eyes, rob your photo of any realistic light, and instantly transport your subject into a black hole. And yet, sometimes it's the only way to capture the moment or gain the detail you desire.
- Understanding your camera's controls: ISO, Aperture, Shutter
- Apply your secret knowledge with the ISO
- Diffuse the flash
Read the full article from PC World.
Retro TV Photo Frame.
By ChrisjobI LOVE Saturday morning cartoons from the 60s and early 70s. And though I'll never be able to guest star on one, this Retro TV picture frame would get me close. This double sided frame comes in three colors, and retails for £4.99.
PS- the red one would make a great Valentine's Day gift for your sweetheart.
DIY Fisheye Photo Lens.
By ChrisjobMelissa Lawson offers a brilliant tutorial on creating a DIY fisheye lens from an old pair of glasses and bit of electrical tape.
Really, this is genius, and cheap!
The tutorial from Photojojo can be found here, and here's a Flickr page featuring the results.
60 Inspiring Ideas For Better Photos.
By Chrisjob "Are you struggling for new ideas? Do your creative batteries feel as flat and lifeless as a skunk in the fast lane?Here are 60 ways to breathe new life into your love of photography and re-energize your inspiration."
1. Play with Photoshop
2. Read the Manual
3. Watch a Movie
4. Read a Newspaper
5. Visit a Flea Market
6. Shop at a Farmer’s Market
7. Check out Some Wedding Photojournalism
8. Hit the Water
9. Hit the St » READ MORE
Twelve Essential Photographic Rules.
By ChrisjobPhoto masters PopPhoto offers twelve essential photographic rules to keep in your head, which can "get you out of a jam and help you get good shots when nothing else will."
1. Sunny 16
2. Moony 11, 8, and 5.6
3. Camera Shake
4. Anatomical Gray
5. Depth of Field
6. Largest Digital Print
7. Exposure
8. Quick Flash-fill
9. Flash range
10. Megapixel Multiplier
11. Action Stopping
12. Sunset
Image Courtesy of Retrothing.typepad.com
How to Make Magnet Photo Corners
By DIY Maven
I’ve proclaimed my refrigerator door a ‘pictures only’ area. I wanted a quick, easy and cheap way to make a collage of them. Here's what I came up with.
What you need.
Photo corners (I bought 250 corners for 4 bucks, which I had on hand from another project.)
A sheet of magnet (this is also a great way to recycle those magnetic calendars and business cards you get in the mail.
A scissors
What you do.
It probably goes without saying, but you » READ MORE
How To Hang Art.
By Chrisjob
Domino Magazine offers 24 tips to "curate gallery-worthy arrangements on your very own walls with these ideas for hanging art."
(Hint: To navigate, click on the "slides" below the large photo.)
Care to show your owning arranging abilities? Post 'em here!
[Via CribCandy]
Picture Hanger Hack
By DIY Maven
Have you ever wanted to hang some art that didn’t have a hanger on the back? If you drink soda pop from a can, you’re covered. Just wiggled the tab back and forth until it pops off the can. Using a small nail, nail the tab onto the back of your frame. I used two, one tab nailed to each side, of my latest project. You’ll want to bend the tabs a bit, either before you nail them down or after. I did so after with the help of a screwdriver slippe » READ MORE
Make Photo Art With Water and Oatmeal
By gregoryjohnson
Photo Art
Unique photos are a great way to decorate your home. Here's how to make this photo art image titled "Oatmeal Drops." There's also a post showing how to make art using reflected light on a CD.
1. Place organic oatmeal in a small bowl and pour boiling water on it. There should be about one inch of airspace between the oatmeal and the top edge of the bowl.
2. Quickly cover the hot oatmeal with a very high-grade clear plastic surfa » READ MORE
Welcome!
By pardeephoto Welcome to my Curbly site! Photos on the wall or in an album are a great way to decorate your home. Whether you're looking for wedding photos, family photos, or photos of a special event, having a professional to take them for you can make the difference between having a good photo and a great one. For more information, please visit my website at www.PardeePhotography.com~ Sherry
