Elena
I am a stay at home mom blogger. I blog about motherhood, family, and photography.
MY BLOGS
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Cropped Stories
http://www.croppedstories.blogspot.com/
A blog about motherhood, family, and photography. You can find content including the following:
- video tutorials
- how to
- photographs/slideshows
- photography tips
- family updates
- motherhood ramblings
- freebies (templates including storyboards/collages/frames/borders/printables)
- product recommendations
- link sharing
LATEST ARTICLES ( 166 )
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Educational Toy Recommendations
First, I’d like to invite you to join the Like Me on Facebook link up I’ll be Co-Hosting tomorrow with The Naptime Review. If you want to increase your... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
NEW Vera Bradley Collection at Tiny Prints!
You've got to check this out...the new Vera Bradley Collection from Tiny Prints.You know Vera Bradley for their colorful bags, totes, luggage and more. Read more
Posted on 23 March 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
HTML to Insert Images into Your Posts!
You know when my bloggy life changed? The day I realized I should be using html to insert my images into posts. I was having some major issues with the insertio... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
4 Free Grunge Frames for PS and PSE!
I have a little something different for you today! I designed some new frames in Photoshop! Unfortunately I didn’t have any new pictures to use for my... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Just 1 Picture of My Baby!
I’m so excited! She did pee pee in the potty yesterday! She asked to sit on the potty which she’s done many times before. Mostly she just sits on it and... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Make Eyes Pop in Photoshop! (video Tutorial)
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to make eyes in your images pop? If so, I have a great video tutorial for you today! Duration: 11 minutesSoftware:... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
2 Free Phone Applications for the Kids!
As I sit here typing this post, my little one is using the Talking Tomcat 2 phone application. For those that aren’t familiar with this application, it is a... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Silliness with My Phone Camera!
I’m going to overwhelm you with phone pictures today! It wasn’t really my plan but, before I knew it, my image gallery was busting at the seams with image... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Tone Your Images in Photoshop! (a Video Tutorial)
I don’t know how you prefer your images, but I usually like mine to have a lot of contrast. I’m not talking about so much that the whites and blacks in the imag... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Some Camera Applications (oh, and a Freebie)!
I know what you’re thinking. Have some freakin’ instagrams right? I’ve been having fun with some new phone applications! It’s funny that even with all the new... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Want to Make Your Own Storyboard?
No problem. Since I’m always creating storyboards/collages for my readers, I thought it would be fun to share my knowledge so that you can create your very... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Dijon Maple Chicken Anyone?
Can I get a “HELL YEAH”? I have a little something different for you today. I recently made a chicken recipe for the family this past week and it came out great! Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Image Editing Tutorial 2 (Photoshop CS6)
See. I told you I’d be posting another video tutorial. I’m proud to say this one is only 20 minutes long! I improved by a whole 10 minutes! Go me! In case you... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Wordless Wednesday (sort Of)
A wordless Wednesday in Instagrams! Image descriptions don’t count as words do they?From left to right:1st row – Livi sleeping on Daddy (and hiding from... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
It’s Not Your Birthday!
I was doing the laundry the other day and Livi happened to spot a hat on the shelf above my washing machine and dryer. It was a hat shaped like a birthday cake... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
An Image Editing Tutorial (in Photoshop CS6)
I’ve received some inquiries about how I am editing my photos and I’d love nothing more than to share my process with those that are interested. Read more
Posted on 04 March 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Things They Learn!
Take your time. Concentrate. Hit the ball. This is what my tot says when we are bowling with her play set. It’s a riot! Just when I thought she learned these... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Free Collage Template (9 Photos)!
This is going to be a less words on Wednesday for me! I’m resorting to my Instagram shots; haven’t been able to pick up my camera in a few days. If you like... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Maybe I’m Just Happy
It was a good day today! The hubby and I got Livi out of the house to see her cousins. Apparently just in time too because it just started snowing and we are... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Free Storyboard Template with 6 Photos!
I’m on a roll I guess! I’ve been feeling creative, hence the new storyboard! Not sure what I’m going to call it but the bottom layer reminds me of cork board... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2013 DIARIES, PHOTOGRAPHY