These past few days I have also been experimenting with something else too. I had made up a couple of cards with 'snippets' laying around in my craft room and was photographing them for Pixie's Snippets Playground I had promised Di that I would try not to forget this shamefully forgotten challenge (by me) this year when I use 'snippets'.
Now, back to the experiment. Whist I was putting away the Christmas decorations, I wondered if I should try our small battery operated string of fairy lights as props, so that my pictures had a little extra interest, but I'm not very sure about it . . . maybe you all could help. The first photo will be with the lights (I think they are a little too big as props for card photography, so I might try some smaller ones) The other two photos are as I normally do my photographs. I will explain the 'snippets' at the end of this post, so those of you who want to get on can get on, as I realise I am 'waffling' here!
The snippets used for the first card - which, I admit, may be stretching it a bit as a 'snippet', but it was a panel I had stamped quite a while ago and wasn't sure how I wanted to finish it off, so I won't enter that one!
The snippets used, on the second card are the poppies that I had coloured quite a long time ago and were shoved in a drawer, the patterned paper and the two pieces of cardstock used for the sentiment.
Let me know what you think about the lights as props - smaller ones of course - would you prefer, with or without? As always, thank you for your visit today and have a fabulous day! Hazel xx
Oh you have been busy, making some beautiful cards! Love the red in them both! That basket weave its gorgeous! I like the lights! I have some tiny battery lights I often thought of using , have you tried even smaller. I love the lights! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteWow Hazel! I adore your first card - and I certainly do think the fairy lights are a lovely prop! Then your second card - oh my word - nothing short of stunning! A fabulous design and PLEASE tell me that was an embossing folder you used to create the wonderful basket weave effect. I just love it!
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Just realised - the embossing folders are too large for my Cuttlebug - sob :(
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The cards you're displaying are both lovely. The extra lights in the first picture distract the eye from the card itself, so maybe not such a good idea?
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Hi Hazel! These are gorgeous cards - if you have half a mo, I'd love to know the scalloped stitched frame you used! - I adore that poppy. Personally I do like props on cards, and I rather like the fairy lights. Just wonder what it might look like with the lights in the picture as an extra thing but without the lights on - would it give something extra without the extra brightness? I love seeing how other crafty friends tackle pictures - I struggle!! Xx
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!! As far as your lights go IMO put them BEHIND [maybe hung up] and you will get a pretty Bokeh effect. Unfortunately, in front seems to be affecting the lighting that's hitting your card. Like I said, IMO. :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, Hazel, your cards are absolutely stunning!! I love the beautiful flowers!! The basket weave embossing on the second one is amazing!! I'd love to know what folder you used!! As for the lights, I'm mixed. I think they look beautiful and I do love props, but I think they might take away from the card. I'd love to see what smaller ones look like :) Gorgeous cards my friend!! Have a great day :)
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your cards are lovely Hazel - but i vote against the fairy lights - i think your photos are just great without any added props
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love how you "stepped it up" from CAS to fussy and fancy. The bright red poppy is GORGEOUS! I think I need that basket weave embossing folder - where did you get that? I think your photos are great!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these, Hazel. They are absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteBoth the cards are stunning ! Lots of white space and pops of red paired with texture ..Elegance !Loved them a lot ! I too realized recently its nice to have few prestamped n colored images in stash ,handy for quicky cards !
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous, but when it comes to the photos I think I prefer the one without lights. The lights are pretty but a bit distracting. I noticed how there was a sparkle of light on the surface of the card, though, and that gave me an idea - you know how difficult it is to make sparkle from glitter show up in a photo? Maybe carefully positioned fairy lights would glint off the glitter and make it appear to twinkle on the photo? It would be worth experimenting with different surfaces
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Your cards are just beautiful and so elegant. Not sure if I like the light shining on the card, I think your photography is brilliant on its own, but I like props too. My photography is rubbish so am looking for tips! Tfs xxx
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards Hazel. Looks like you've been having fun. As for the lights ... they are pretty, but I feel they take away from the focus on your card. My vote is to just have the card. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful poppy cards Hazel, What a gorgeous basket weave embossing folder. You photography is always really good. Lights or no lights - I really can't choose. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards here Hazel, I agree with Vicki put them behind the card for the bokeh effect....I like them ;) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards, Hazel! Great use of the snippets. Poppies are one of my favourite flowers and yours are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHonestly? I want nothing to distract me from your lovely, gorgeous cards!
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Your beautiful cards don't need any props! Did you use your new light box! The photos are gorgeous! And your cards are perfection!
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards - spotted the second one as a Playground pick.... have to try and find similar stamp to the second one I think! As for props - your cards are perfect without any additions!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous, love the image and your designs.
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Beautiful cards, love the basket weave texture and the stripes, perfect with the pretty flower. I think your cards are lovely as they are, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous background and designs.
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I had to come over from the playground to compliment your beautiful entry! I love the diagonal corner with the poppies - what a creative and stunning card!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being a Playground Pick, Hazel! Both of your cards are smashing!! I always love your awesome designs!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards :) the pop of red is amazing !
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards. I love those bright red poppies, and the texture on your 2nd card is amazing.
ReplyDeleteWow - love these cards as I adore poppies. But especially the one with the basket weave embossing - such a beautiful layout.
ReplyDeleteI think the lights distract, you take good enough photos without them IMO!
Oh yeah some total gorgeousness on these snippets. Loving that bold red flower too. Especially love the design on the basketweave one. The lights are very pretty also, but thought they may have created a bit of a 'glare shadow' on #1. I quite liked it however, but 2 & 3 showed up so crisp & clearly. Just MHO...it's whatever makes YOUR heart sing when you're doing the photos. If there was no comparison here, I think #1 would have been just fine!!! Hope this helps...and have fun experimenting. TFS & Happy wkend. Hugs
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Hazel. I'm with MaryH... Sometimes what is technically 'right' for a photo is not what looks best to you when you take the photo... if you see what I'm saying. Of course my husband will totally disagree!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful Hazel! The red flowers are so eye-catching, your coloring is fabulous, and I am in love with that basket weave textured background!
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