Let's say that your beautiful photograph has a few flaws

Let PicMonkey's cloning tool make it perfect.

See the spider webs on the branches?  

Sign up with PicMonkey, the super friendly editing program.

Click on "Edit". 

Select photograph. 

Click on "Touch up" 3rd from top. 

Go all the way to bottom.

click on Clone and follow 2 step instructions. 

It's scary how easy it is.  

Think of the possibilities. 

I can make everybody beautiful. 

My Pasha needs no improvement. 

Have a great week my dear Friends,

Gina  

Your Photograph, your Valentine Card

Let PicMonkey help you make a special Valentine Card 

PicMonkey has newly added features just in time for you to create your very special and original Valentine Card.



Same picture as above

 without the PicMonkey,  Monkey Business. 

It's fun, give it a whirl.  

Gina 

Collages, Mosaics and Overlays

Photo Editing Continued.
Collages, Mosaics and Overlay.

First things first,

Join PicMonkey

It's Free.



Collages

How to create a Collage

In PicMonkey click on collage.
Choose collage layout (2nd symbol)
Upload photos, select several to load at once.
Click on Auto Fill or arrange yourself.

Note:  whenever you get lost click on first symbol (Basic Edits).





Mosaics

How to create a Mosaic

click on Collages.

Choose Square Deal for Layout.

Upload your photos.

Arrange photos.

Get acquainted with symbols on left, such as transparencies, background color and photos.

Overlays

How to make the round photograph I cannot divulge. That secret belongs to Rosemary of "Where Five Valleys Meet"

Overlays can be round, oval, square, etc.

It's the first photo you select that determines the shape.

How to make Overlays.

Go to Edit in Green photo box.

Upload your photo.

Click on third symbol from bottom in basic edits (heart, star and bubble).

Go to top and click on Your Own .

Select a photo from your files. Arrange size and place position of photo within first image.

Repeat as often as you like.

You can also edit your photos by using  "Erase" .

And if you have erased too much the "paintbrush" will correct your mistake.


The overlay feature can also be used for creating watermarks and Collages.
PicMonkey has wonderful tutorials which will walk you through all of their features.

 PicMonkey was designed by the same folks who created the original Picnik program.

  

 Happy creating my dear  

 Blogging Friends.

Gina



The importance of watermarking your photos

And why not, it's so easy.

There are many programs available for watermarking your photos.



I like PicMonkey.  It's free to all users.

But that is only one of the reasons I like it. 



I can place my watermark anywhere within the photo.

That is very important.  It acts as a deterrent to those who want to steal your material.

If you are a blogger, you must read this recent post by Susan of "Between Naps on the Porch". 

She warns us that the entire content of your blog can be stolen by "Scrapers", then used to make money for them.  Not you.

After you read her lengthy and very informative post you will definitely want to watermark all of your photos. 

Place the watermark in such a position so that your photo can not be cropped without losing its main image.

Here is how to watermark with PicMonkey.

1)  Upload one of your photos

2)  Click on P under Basic Edits

3)  At top, click on Add Text

4)  Text Box appears in middle of your photo 

5)  Click inside box and type text (your watermark)

6)  Now you can edit your text, font, italics, bold, color, fade, etc.

7)  Drag text box wherever it looks best.

There are many programs available which make watermarking your photos very easy.

The important thing to remember is that you actually do it.

Have a great week my dear

Blogging Friends