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How to Make a White Background Transparent in Photoshop

By melissasaywhat on September 4, 2012 in Blogger Tools, Photgraphy

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I’m not the world’s best at graphics. I refused to try Photoshop until 2012, though my (self-proclaimed) forte is computers/technology/photography. I just couldn’t grasp the layers.

With all of the giveaways and other events going on at Sublime Media Connection, I’ve decided to get a little bit more into Photoshop.

Today, I tried to create a button using an image from a sponsor’s site, but when I put it all together, it had a white background in the middle of the button that already had a button. Well, I’ve at least gotten far enough to learn about background transparency, though my Photoshop skills are still severely lacking.

Here I am now. I did a quick search on “how to make a white background transparent in photoshop”….VOILA!

The directions were VERY easy to follow and are posted on eHow, which I’ve grown to LOVE for learning HOW to do almost anything. I’ve used it for making pastries (this coming from a person who can barely make hamburger patties), learning how to stop bleeding of my dogs toenail, gardening tips and more.

Check it out!

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Instagram Foodies – BOO!

By melissasaywhat on July 26, 2012 in Food, Restaurant Reviews

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I love food. I’ve not yet escalated to even deserving the title of a foodie blogger, though I hope to one day. With that, take my words in haste if you will.

I am extremely perturbed by the “foodies” who photograph their food finds with Instagram or other photo filtering apps/sites.

Altering the natural colors of food, doesn’t make it look tastier. I will admit, I am an offender.

I have since changed my ways!

Here’s an example:

Goi Cuon

On the left is my Instagram version. On the right is the full color, unaltered version.

The photos are from two different restaurants, but it wasn’t the lighting. Instead, it was my poor choice as an up & coming foodie thinking Instagram was the cool thing to do!

Which one would YOU rather eat?

Join me on Foodspotting! I’m in Metro Atlanta, for those of you searching for locals!

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Shutterfly 2012 Summer Photo Contest (US) 7/9-8/12

By melissasaywhat on July 20, 2012 in Expired Sweepstakes

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Upload your favorite photo and caption based on the theme of the week for your chance to win a trip for four to the Bahamas and a professional photo shoot from Shutterfly. Not only are you entered to win, but you’ll get a gift from Shutterfly just for entering.

Weekly Photo Themes

Week 1(7/9): Americana

Week 2 (7/16): Great Outdoors

Week 3 (7/23): Water Fun

Week 4 (7/30): Sports & Activities

Week 5 (8/6): Parties & Celebrations

Prizes

Instant win prizes just for submitting a photo!

Weekly prizes (contestants can enter one time/week)

Weekly featured photos: up to 5 weekly entries will be selected from the gallery and featured on the Facebook fan page.

Grand prize: trip for 4 to Bahamas, 4 nights, family photo shoot

Enter Here!

Shutterfly Sweepstakes – Official Rules

The information above was brought to you by Sublime Media Connection on behalf of Shutterfly.

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{Giveaway} CollageIt Pro for Mac – 6 Winners

By melissasaywhat on July 5, 2012 in Past Giveaways

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Disclosure: I received CollageIt Pro for Windows for FREE in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are honest and 100% my own. I did not receive compensation to write this post.

Read the review!

In appreciation of our readers, Pearl Mountain Software, the makers of CollageIt, has graciously offered to award six random winnerw with a product key for CollageIt Pro for Mac (ARV $19.90 each).

If you have Windows, click here to enter the giveaway for the windows version of CollageIt.

This sweepstakes is open Worldwide (ages 18+ or the age of majority in your locale). Void where prohibited. Refer to local and state rules for additional restrictions.

Thanks for reading and as always, comments are GREATLY appreciated! I read each and every one of them!

{Giveaway} CollageIt Pro for Windows – 10 Winners

By melissasaywhat on July 5, 2012 in Past Giveaways

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Disclosure: I received CollageIt Pro for Windows for FREE in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are honest and 100% my own. I did not receive compensation to write this post.

Read the review!

In appreciation of our readers, Pearl Mountain Software, the makers of CollageIt, has graciously offered to award ten (10) random winnerw with a product key for CollageIt Pro for Windows (ARV $19.90 each).

If you have a Mac, click here to enter the giveaway for the Windows version of CollageIt.

This sweepstakes is open Worldwide (ages 18+ or the age of majority in your locale). Void where prohibited. Refer to local and state rules for additional restrictions.

Thanks for reading and as always, comments are GREATLY appreciated! I read each and every one of them!