They finally came!
At Easter, two of our kids found mustache photopaddles in their baskets. Why not? They looked like a fun little thing and the best part was that they contained no added sugar. Win-win for everyone! (especially this Easter bunny who has declared war against added sugar.)
We immediately started using these tools, which freely defines themselves as “super low-tech Photoshop.” (Basically, it’s a plastic paddle that you hold in front of your camera.)
First we had a dog with a mustache.
![Lesson 1028 – Low-tech Photoshop for chicks IMG_20140420_131216589_HDR](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/89/892518/lesson-1028-low-tech-photoshop-for-chicks-L-FMGsVp.jpeg)
Then a
![Lesson 1028 – Low-tech Photoshop for chicks IMG_20140420_092427779](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/89/892518/lesson-1028-low-tech-photoshop-for-chicks-L-kqFvbJ.jpeg)
The possibilities were endless. I posted a few shots on Facebook and people wanted to know where I got these. The problem? They were found in a discount bin at a factory outlet store.
Knowing that all answers come from the internet, I did a little digging and sure enough. Not only did I find them, but I found out that they have several other designs.
I ordered five.
![Lesson 1028 – Low-tech Photoshop for chicks IMG_20140514_142023578_HDR](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/89/892518/lesson-1028-low-tech-photoshop-for-chicks-L-82LgEo.jpeg)
Kissy puppy anyone?
![Lesson 1028 – Low-tech Photoshop for chicks yes, there really is a dog under all that hair.](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/89/892518/lesson-1028-low-tech-photoshop-for-chicks-L-bbfkr0.jpeg)
yes, there really is a dog under all that hair.
Oh look, that’s Charlie.
![Lesson 1028 – Low-tech Photoshop for chicks IMG_20140514_155910451_HDR](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/89/892518/lesson-1028-low-tech-photoshop-for-chicks-L-TKFbqc.jpeg)
Don’t touch that, its poison ivy.
![Lesson 1028 – Low-tech Photoshop for chicks IMG_20140514_160347943](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/89/892518/lesson-1028-low-tech-photoshop-for-chicks-L-jj9S2X.jpeg)
And lastly, when I sent the kids out with the paddles to create a photo, this is what they ended up with. Such clever chicks.
![Lesson 1028 – Low-tech Photoshop for chicks IMG_20140514_160858214_HDR](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/89/892518/lesson-1028-low-tech-photoshop-for-chicks-L-ldxU3e.jpeg)
Low-tech, good old-fashioned (digital) fun, sometimes it’s the simple things that bring the most enjoyment. What a smart bunny our Easter Rabbit turned out to be.
Note: I am not being compensated by Photopaddles. I just think these paddles are a lot of fun.
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Wendy Thomas writes about the lessons learned while raising children and chickens in New Hampshire. Contact her at [email protected]
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