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July 8, 2011

Laundry Day

I took a break from surface design techniques to play with Photoshop Elements.   I have a large collection of photos I've taken of different textures.  The one I chose for this project is a street surface in Freiburg, Germany.  I found the dish towels hanging in a little shop in Zurich.   I also used one of Kim Klassen's textures "Granny's Cupboard."

I experimented with making a displacement map.  This is the result.

Another version sans the displacement map.


The theme this week for Texture Tuesday is "pink".

For more inspiration, visit Pink Saturday and Texture Tuesday!

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42 comments:

  1. The Old ParsonageJuly 8, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Cool technique. And perfect pic for me as I am doing laundry as I blog:)

    Enjoy your day!
    Leann

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  2. NancyJuly 8, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Wonderful - I love your "laundry day" and really envy being able to use Photoshop! I can do a lot but can't seem to figure it out on my own. xoxo Nancy

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  3. Southwest Cottage DesignsJuly 8, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I love it! And I love your creative blog. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  4. Susan FreemanJuly 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    That's cool!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  5. The French HutchJuly 8, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I love these Pat. Thanks for sharing. Your laundry day art gives laundry day a new meaning. Happy pink Sat.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  6. TriciaJuly 8, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    These are lovely - I love your choice of the hanging laundry & the textures. I would love to learn how to do this. BTW - I highlighted your blog for my Pink Saturday post. I really love your blog!

    Blessings,
    Tricia

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  7. LVJuly 8, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I am not sure what you are doing, but it certainly looks nice.

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  8. RobinJuly 8, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday (one day early)! Hope your weekend is pinkishly beautiful.....

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  9. Light and VoicesJuly 8, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Ok, I don't understand how you did this technique but I can admire the work.
    Joyce M

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  10. Country Wings in PhoenixJuly 9, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday Sweetie...
    Wonderful share. Love your laundry day. Sure makes laundry ALOT more beautiful does it not?

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful Pink Saturday with me this evening. Many hugs and much love from Phoenix, Sherry

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  11. Susie JeffersonJuly 9, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Love both treatments! Displacement map... that's a new thing for me to try. Thank you. This week, mine's a desktop screensaver calendar. Happy Pink Saturday from the UK!

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  12. Marina CapanoJuly 9, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    so cute!
    lovely


    HPS!

    XOXO

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  13. HollyJuly 9, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Another great piece of work, Pat! Fifi wanted me to tell you "merci".
    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  14. Honey at 2805July 9, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I like you image used with the photoshop techniques.

    I have been using some of Kim's textures but am so slow at it. Just don't have the real hang of it yet!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  15. DaniellaJuly 9, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Hi Pat!
    I love this!! I am so bad at PSE. I've tried, but no way.

    BUT, I do LOVE your blog, and I'd like to add it to my sidebar, if you don't mind!! I don't want to miss what you make next!
    HPS!
    xxDaniella

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  16. KerrieJuly 9, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Awesome! Love it!

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  17. Cindy AdkinsJuly 9, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Oh, Pat this is fantastic!!! WOW!!!

    XO
    Cindy

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  18. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)July 9, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    What a great post! Thanks for sharing. Love EVERYTHING about your creative space. Hope to see you on my blog:)
    HPS!

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  19. xinexJuly 9, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Beautifully done, Pat. I love the colors too.....Christine

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  20. SuzJuly 9, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Beautiful blog. Love your blog list of artists. Will be coming back to check out the artists.

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  21. Jil~Say It With RosesJuly 9, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    You do come up with the most extraordinary designs....I love this one. I have PhotoShop, but don't really know how to use much of it! I think I need to take the time to learn!
    HPS!
    Jil

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  22. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesJuly 9, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Oh boy oh boy...my hubby bought us Photo shop elements and I have not learned how to use it yet. Shame on me! I even signed up for Kim's online class and still have avoided it! Yours however, looks great.

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  23. mypinkprettiesaboutmeJuly 9, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    I wish I could do that. Thx for sharing. You inspire me to keep learning.

    HPS

    LL

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  24. KathyJuly 9, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Amazing! Love the textures you've found and the way you've combined them!
    Marvelous,
    Kathy

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  25. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioJuly 10, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    wowza ! you are goood at that...

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  26. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Having problems leaving a comment :(
    Wonderful texture.
    Thank you for visiting me.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  27. LaVonneJuly 10, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Love it! Especially the second one. I have PSE 9 and I need to play around with it more!

    Enjoy your Sunday afternoon!

    LaVonne @ Long Wait For Isabella

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  28. ♥ Miss TeaJuly 10, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    absolutely loving the "laundry day" design you made, love the texture, it's like vintage!

    Susan

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  29. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    I don't have photoshop, but it's on my someday wish list. I have no idea how to do what you do - I can see how it could open up lots of artistic elements. Thank you for visiting me!

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  30. Susan EvelynAndRoseJuly 11, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Lovely photos!

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  31. deb dutyJuly 12, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I love the different color dish towels all hanging in a row and your edits are fabulous. My favorite is the second one.

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  32. loriJuly 12, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Laundry Day!! LOVE it! My washer has stopped spinning and I have been "hanging on the line..." rolling "old school" and this was PERFECT! what a great image and what a great blog!

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  33. ValJuly 12, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Love your Laundry Day Pat - looks like you really enjoyed it!

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  34. CedarJuly 12, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    What a creative take on pink! Very lovely!

    Congratulations on your quilt! Very exciting!

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  35. MarilynJuly 12, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Looks like fun. The pink text is great.

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  36. A Box of ChocolatesJuly 12, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    wow I love the second photograph particularly, but it is great what the street texture does to it too. By the way what is a displacement map?

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  37. Geri July 13, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Love it! You need to come over to artseebloggers.com and sign up so your blog can be found in the directory!

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  38. deb christensenJuly 13, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    i love them both! great idea! great textures!
    (thanks for your comment on my ballet slippers...i also just watched the black swan...what an intense movie!)

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  39. genieJuly 13, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    What an interesting and appealing technique. I do not have a clue as to what a “displacement Map” is, so now I have even more to learn. You certainly inspire me. I like both images...cannot pick of favorite. I plan to visit often so can see what you are doing and hope to try some of it myself. Genie

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  40. Lou BelcherJuly 13, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Great technique... I love both textures...

    Lou

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  41. A Creative GraceJuly 16, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Hi Pat, thank you so much for visiting my new blog, I love yours, the photo's here are really interesting!

    Best wishes from the U.K, love Ruth x

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  42. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    It's always fun to come over and see what you are up to Pat. HPS (way late) :)

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