Quick Photography Tip #1

I get questions about photography every so often.  A picture is worth a thousand words.  Telling someone to use a pop-up light tent in full sun might not be particularly helpful, especially since what I use is officially called "Lite Tent."  So, here is said pop-up light tent, which you can buy here .   I position it so the sunlight is hitting the top and two sides.  This gives a nice back-lit shadow, creating a sense of depth.

I hope you are having a wonderful Labor Day weekend.

Partners with Fire Bead Swap

oooh.... This is going to be fun!  Barbara Lewis, torch-fired enamel queen, started the Painting with Fire ning group earlier this year.  Lori Anderson, creator of fun bead swaps, is coordinating a bead swap for the ning group members.  (I participated in her last swap.)

If you love torch-fired enamel, check out the ning group .  If you make torch-fired enamel, join in the swap and be challenged by working with a surprise set of beads.  As if playing with beads isn't fun enough by itself, there will be prizes too!

Click here or on the photo above to go to the Partners with Fire bead swap info page.

Have a great day!

And the Winner is...

 
Amy of Copper Diem won these Rings and Things Halloween Beads.  (Amy - I sent you an email a few minutes ago asking for your address.)   CONGRATULATIONS!   I hope you show us on your blog what you make with these beadies.  

My Favorite Quote

Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right.
 --- Henry Ford

(This reminds me to banish the "I can'ts" that pop up now and then.) 

Want Free Fun Beads?

Check out the pics of my Rings & Things Halloween bead soup, then leave a comment (on the 8/15/10 post) for a chance at winning them.