A few months back, I found a blog. At first I liked the blog because of the photos, Ree takes beautiful Photos. Then as I read more and more of her posts I became a silent Ree fan. I lurk because she has so many commenter’s that whats the point, eh?
So, when I finished Blue Boys cross stitch, I got out the patterns for Stuperman And Rainbow man. ThenI decided I could not do them because Stuperman was eight months old in the pattern, and RM was 5 years old. They had changed a LOT in the past two years. (Blue boy hasn’t really changed)
I took a few pics and then emailed Ree from Confessions of a Pioneer Woman and asked her if she would work her photoshop magic on the boys’ pictures. Boy is she good! I highly recommend stopping in at Confessions of a Pioneer Woman, if only for this post!*
Here are the before and after pictures. Way.Too Cool.
So, Ree, If you are reading this;
It should also be noted that Rainbow Man has a video up on his blog. He asked me to tape him while he talks about his hair and earings…uhm yea. Don’t look at me that way, I’m just his mom!
* On the advice of my lawyer (who is really just a monkee dressed up in a suit, and charges WAY too much) I offer this disclaimer to the above link : WARNING: this link is not for the faint of heart. much sugar and ymmy goodness waits beyond your click. Not safe for bloggers with diabetes or diets. Please, click at your own risk!
∗ Posted by bluepaintred on 03.04.2007
∗ I'm Important too, Rainbow Man, Stuperman
I wish I knew how to work that photoshop stuff…very talented indeed!
Comment by Catch - March 5, 2007 4:18 am
Catch I wish I could too…
Comment by Bluepaintred - March 5, 2007 8:02 am
whoa, I didn’t think it was possible to make their eyes any bluer!!!
Comment by Webmiztris - March 5, 2007 9:43 am
WebMiz Arent they awesome? I cannot wait to get them done. plus when Ree made the back grounds black like that, they will totally match Blue Bloys picture :o) Im super pleased.
Comment by Bluepaintred - March 5, 2007 9:46 am
WOMAN! You must post some sort of warning or disclaimer before you link to a post about cinnamon rolls, especially one full of glossy, sugary, delicious pictures…That was just cruel. (sniffle)
Comment by Monkee - March 5, 2007 12:20 pm
Monkee Sorry about that, I added a warning as per your request.
I think charging me a dozen corn dogs for the advice is a bit too much, donlt you think?
Comment by Bluepaintred - March 5, 2007 12:50 pm
OHMY HOLY HELL those EYES!! You’re going to have girls knocking your doors down in a few years Blue…
Comment by Tug - March 5, 2007 1:29 pm
Wow…she did an awesome job…
Comment by Mr. Fabulous - March 5, 2007 1:36 pm
Tug oh dont worry, JJ has a shot gun
Mr. Fab you never say nice things like that to me *sob*
Comment by Bluepaintred - March 5, 2007 2:25 pm
Hi! Thanks for link hopping over to visit me. I love link hopping almost as much as blogging!
Ree did a fantastic job on your boys. BTW…I always liked my angels asleep best, too!
I’ve only recently gotten brave enough to play in photoshop. I find that, if nothing else, just hitting auto contrast makes a world of difference! The thing to remember is to make a duplicate copy first. Then you don’t have to worry about screwing up your original =)
Comment by Tracey - March 5, 2007 5:27 pm
Your boys are just too cute! Love their photos…
uhm thanks for the warning, but I clicked there anyway - and just looking at the photo gained 10 pounds… looks sooo good!
Comment by Fantastagirl - March 5, 2007 7:50 pm
I never get enough of your kids. They are so beautiful. Yes, I said beautiful.
Comment by Shelli - March 5, 2007 8:46 pm
Too little too late I’m afraid and I’ll be taking my payment in cinnamon buns….mmmmm cinnamon buns. =)
Comment by Monkee - March 6, 2007 7:21 am
Could their eyes BE any blue-er?
Comment by Blogarita - March 6, 2007 9:00 am
I never comment on a blog that gets a lot of comments either
Comment by Marilyn - March 6, 2007 11:38 am
Tracey No problem! I should try the auto adjust thing!
Fantastagirl are you gonna make them? Huh? Huh?
Shelli I happen to agree. and so does Stuperman, particularily when he is wearing his red pumps
Monkee You beast
Blogarita IRL their eyes are red, we use contacts to hide them
Marilyn how many comments is too many?
Comment by Bluepaintred - March 6, 2007 8:25 pm
I was just being silly. I’m so new at this and it seems like you get so many comments…
Comment by Marilyn - March 7, 2007 9:50 am
Oh, I love your blog. It’s so pretty! And you love Ree too… that’s good enough for me! :^D I’m one of her blabbery commenters that’s been there since she started blogging.
And folks, she’s right about these cinnamon rolls. They are to die for (or of)
:^)
Nice to “meet” you.
Comment by Nan - March 23, 2007 1:59 pm