Friday, December 5, 2008

I'd like to introduce exhibits A&B

I’m semi-nervous that I’ve set you all up for disappointment. Remember, I did not claim to be crafty, but this is as good as it gets.

This whole taking a picture of a picture thing was totally ghetto fabulous. Despite having the proper equipment to do stellar photo editing (CS3 anyone?), I am taking a picture of a freaking picture. Next time I will learn to do a back-up of my photo files prior to a virus wreaking havoc on my life. I still have CS3, just don't have the original photos to upload. To up the ghetto ante, the editing of our personal information consisted of cutting out a piece of paper and placing it over the photo. I’m sure Brittany Spears has more class than that. Then the second photo … totally had to cover up the flash to minimize the glare.

We have moved up one rung on the socioeconomic ladder tonight folks.

May I present to you exhibit one – Christmas 2006: Staring Miss Kate 10.5 months old.



May I present to you exhibit two – Christmas 2007: Staring Miss Kate 22 months old.


(Sorry it is so dark ... click to enlarge)

Ladies and gentlemen, please hold your applause until after the show. Barring any disasters, exhibit three may be posted this weekend.

25 comments:

CreativeMish said...

Photoshop elements 7 just came out! I got my copy in the mail today! I've been using element 5 to create my digital scrapbook pages and photo editing. I would highly recommend it! Its well worth is and on sale everywhere right now. regular price is around $100

The Rambler said...

Girl!!! I'm soooo gonna use your ideas...of course credit will be given on the Xmas card :)))

Jenners said...

Those are pretty much the best cards I've seen of this type!

angi_b72 said...

stopping by to say hi from SITS!!

Laura Marchant said...

Oh I love the cards! Especially that second one.

Mommy said...

At least you are doing xmas cards! My writer's block has extended to photography - hence cards are (most likely) not happening this year. Shhhhh....don't tell my husband. LOL

Phaedra

C. Beth said...

Both totally ADORABLE!!! Love them! Definitely stand-outs.

suburbangranola said...

This post absolutely had me rolling! I even had to read it to the husband.
Love the cards.

AndreaLeigh said...

So pretty! i think it turned out lovely.

Sandra said...

Both cards are just darling. Of course, it helps that you daughter is very photogenic!

debi lynn mattingly said...

Being an artist but obviously having 2 left thumbs when it comes to photography and threeeeee thumbs when it comes to computers---looks to me that you deserve applause! :)

xo..deb

Femin Susan said...

Hi......
Your blog is really interesting... Keep posting....Good Luck...Welcome to my blog...

Merry Christmas and happy New year.

Josh said...

First of all, great X-mas cards (which really doesn't mean much coming from me -- I have no clue what I'm talking about).

Second of all, Wow ... you weren't kidding. We really do have the same writing style, huh? Gotta love that sense of humor :)

Consider yourself officially followed (your blog, that is ... ).

Simplicity said...

Love them! Both photos are adorable! Thanks for sharing!

Everyday Goddess said...

Both great pictures! You will come up with another winner.
Thanks for wanting to help me out with techy stuff. All for one and one for all.

Ann Imig said...

Hi and thanks so much for stopping by my blog. 2006 xmas card is gorgeous--my favorite. This whole holiday card thing is such a big project. We always do a new years card--buys a little more time!

Annje said...

So cute! I love the Joy one. I would so copy it if I had any ambition at all for holiday pics. I was disappointed to discover that it takes a holiday card to climb the socio-economic ladder... I guess I won't be climbing any time soon! ;-) We might get around to that, if at all, post new year's.

Cathy said...

Very pretty! I've got something for you on my blog. Check it out..

Yellow Beads said...

wow, those are cute!

Anonymous said...

Cute! Got get on getting mine done! I lag!
And, both of my comuputers just got a virus. I'm so pissed!

Dee said...

They are beautiful cards, well done!

Laura said...

those are so cute! what a good idea to have her spell out JOY in multiple pictures!

RebeccaMom said...

great cards! I love the photos :) I stopped by from SITS and enjoyed your blog.

Angela said...

So. stinkin'. cute.

Corine (@ComplicatedMama) said...

AAHH! I LOVE LOVE LOVE The picture and SO want to steal the lights idea... except my baby doesnt sit lol May not work so well.

Where did you get them taken? We're going to picture people tomorrow to get ours done.