Photo Editing Tutorial #3

It's no secret that Etsy sellers are always looking for ways to improve their photography skills.   Over the last couple of weeks Jessica from DollProject has been creating video tutorials for our learning pleasure.  This is our third video and I just want to say Thanks Jessica, for your great work, we really appreciate it.


The following tutorial shows viewers how to fade out the background of their product image using a blocking technique. To apply this simple blocking method, you can use either a photo program with layer capabilities or a free online application called fotofuze.com.

Sights Around Olympia

Join us as we begin to explore some favorite aspects of the Olympia area.  Today I want to share with you a mural that can be found off of our Western Chehails trail between Phones road and Sleater Kinney.  We are lucky to have this trail, it runs for many miles and can take you as far as the Monarch Butterfly Sculpture Garden and then some, or as close as the grocery store.  The trail is popular for bikers, roller skates, dog walkers and runners or all sorts.
In the last few years the city has taken it upon themsleves to improve the portions of this trail that are in city limits.  This has included trail butification such as landscaping, lighting and art.  They have also been working hard on the functionality of the trail by adding cross walks and bridges.  They are scheduled to build one more bridge over Pacific Avenue next year and then I think they are done. 
There is one mural that has been added in the last year that I would specifically like to share with you.  I don't even know what the building is, but the backside faces the trail and creates a wonderful space.  See for yourself.

Photo Editing Tutorial #2

This segment shows the basics of editing a photo in photoshop—I cover white balance, hue and minimizing a distracting background.

Before

After

Thanks to Jessica from Doll Project for creating these great tutorials.

Winner of our Second Treasury Challenge is....!

DelaneyJewelry!  

Congratulations on a job well done.  This beautiful treasury features OlyEtsy Shops and was created with the theme and inspiration of Telling Stories.

Delaney Jewelry features some beautiful works of art that are bound to become family heirlooms in their own time.  

Make sure you visit her shop and keep her in mind for those big milestones like anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, graduations and any other big events in your loved ones life that need a memento to commemorate.

Follow this link to DelaneyJewelry's Shop

Follow this link to the original Treasury page on Etsy. 

Photo Editing Tutorial

As our OlyEtsy team grows so will our blog!
 
We are introducing a series of videos to help Etsy sellers crop, adjust and finish their photos for better product listings.  The plan is to release one video every week, hopefully Thursdays if everything goes according to plan.

This first video in our series is about photo cropping.  Take a look and if you have any other tips to go along with the video make sure to list them in the comments section below.

Author: Jessica Hamilton of Doll Project 

Show me Your Booth!

It's always fun and very inspiring to see others booths.  Here in Olympia we have an eclectic range of arts and craft vendors that I want to share with you.

Up first is Peggy Sue with her shop Cobalt Quilter.  Her beautiful textile art makes a vibrant booth that one can't help but to stop and play!
Follow this link to her Etsy shop to see more of PeggySue's work.

Or visit Olympia's Saturday Market to find her booth in person!

 

Our second booth for today's showcase is a shop called Recycled Parts run by Jennifer Jagger.

The shop focuses on using recycled or reused material.

  

Jennifer also runs a shop called Northwest Bridal featuring elegant accessories for the brides to be.

 

Check back over the next few weeks for more OlyEtsy Member Booths. 

Winner of our first OlyTeam Treasury Challange

Congratulations to DollDestash for a job well done; winner of our first OlyTeam Treasury.



Make sure you check out the new Tiny Rag Dolls featured in this shop, along with an assortment of miniature things.

Don't forget to create a treasury for the next challenge and to vote for your favorite.