Showing posts with label winter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label winter. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

6 steps how to take a perfect picture



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MARIA!
Winter it’s a fantastic time for nice photo shots. Of course everyone can take a picture but not all of us focus on simple but very important details that can change picture and make it better.



1. Prepare accessories. Scarf, bag, gloves or even red lipstick will add some extra color and some variety.

2.If You try to make a portrait remember to put model between different objects (trees) or close to color detail like gloves and scarf. Do not use zoom. Try to come as close as possible to model. Picture will be sharper and framed.



3.When taking full body picture remember not to cut model's feet. Try to avoid random people in the background. 






4. Check whether there is no tree or street light growing from models head.






5.Use sequence mode if you want to take picture of moving objects. Remember to press shutter before the move.

6. Take pictures from different positions. The best is the same model and photographer level.













Maria 


Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Christmas decoration with hint of mint


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Have You already thought about Christmas decorations? Well, it’s perfect time to find out what to put on the table and Christmas tree. But what color? I decided to make 3 easy projects with lovely mint shade. It was very popular during the summer and still it is. Paper, felt and some glitter will help to create simple and classic ornaments. Just do it!


To make decorations You need:
- color paper 
- acrylic glue
- pom pom tape 
- color beads or pearls
- color thread 
- ribbons
- color felt 
- needle
- scissors


Pom pom chain


1. String pom pom first and make loop. Then repeat it with bead or pearl.





Stars 


2. Cut 10 cm diameter circle. 
3. On the edges mark points that are half of diameter (5 cm).
4. Connect points.
5. Cut out a star.



6. Fold the nearest points.




7. Fold the arms of the star. You can cover it with glue and sprinkle with glitter.





Paper Christmas ball

8. Cut three circles about 5 cm diameter. I use different blue shades.
9. Put all circles together and fold them in the middle.
10. Sew them on.
11. Make a loop.



Felt tree 


12. Cut two Christmas tree shapes from felt.
13. Sew them on.
14. Stuff with wadding.
15. You can put some extra decorating stitches or colorful button.




 Thaa... daaa...











Oh... and of course glitter button
Use a big button. Cover it up with mixture of glitter and acrylic glue. Sew a bow on. 

 Enjoy 
  Maria!

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

1 cup 3 ideas for christmas present



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What is the best for cold winter days and nights? Hot drinks, of course! So if u are looking for perfect and not expensive Christmas presents, find out how to make one of those using one cup and hot chocolate coffee or tea. Remember! Hot chocolate with marshmallow is always good for excellent mood. Hot tea with flavored spices or candied orange for relax and perfect cinnamon coffee for those who love cozy Christmas atmosphere. Interested? Just do it!

To make Christmas present with hot chocolate
You need:
- tea cup or mug
- foil
- ribbons
- scotch tape
- elastic band
- cocoa powder
- sugar
- marshmallow

Tea version:
- candied orange
- cardamom

Coffee version :
- cinnamon stick
- chocolate




1.  Mix 2 tbs cocoa powder with 3 tbs sugar.



2. Cut a square from a foil (each side 20 cm long).




     3.Fold one side for 1 cm. It’s gonna be the top of the cone.
 

4. Form the cone and stick with a scotch tape. Remember to protect the top of the cone.



5. To avoid dirty edges make a paper cone and put inside the foil then fill with cocoa and sugar. 


6. Put some marshmallow on the top of cocoa. Close with an elastic band and make a lovely bow.


7. Fill a mug or cup with marshmallow and put packed cocoa.

Thaaa daaa... 





8.To diversify your X-mas present you can fill in the cup or mug with biscuits or cream puffs with chocolate.





9. Use the rest of the foil to pack the present.




Enjoy!
Maria!