A thousand tiny butterflies

by D.M. SessousJuly 10, 2017July 17, 2017

Week Two: (Day 14) Make something microscopic. How small can you work? Can you make something that requires a magnifying glass or microscope to see?

I could have created a super small butterfly shape on a white background, but it felt like the old polar-bear-in-a-blizzard shtick. So, instead of just one minute butterfly, I decided on thousands (probably, I didn’t count them). Here’s a detail shot of the finished image. Each individual butterfly is only 15 pixels.

The butterfly pic came from Pixabay, my favorite go-to source for free, hi-res, open source images. And, the Photoshop tutorial came from Blue Lightning TV on YouTube, a treasure trove of great Photoshop videos.

**note**
(Day 14) is the prompt designation in Noah Scalin’s book, 365: A Daily Creativity Journal: Make Something Every Day and Change Your Life! I am using this book as the catalyst and inspiration for these weekly posts.

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Splash of tea butterfly

by D.M. SessousJuly 3, 2017July 17, 2017

Week One: (Day 13) Use tea bags (used or unused) or even just liquid tea (in a cup or not) to create something today.

The arrangement of: tea-pot, cup (with tea), saucer, spoon with loose tea and the place-mat were all photographed by me and have not been altered. I added the splash-of-tea butterfly with Photoshop.

Pinkie up, elbow down, sip and enjoy!

**note**
(Day 13) is the prompt designation in Noah Scalin’s book, 365: A Daily Creativity Journal: Make Something Every Day and Change Your Life! I am using this book as the catalyst and inspiration for these weekly posts.

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Teacher’s pet Bud-erfly

by D.M. SessousFebruary 10, 2017

Day 15 – Make something inspired by an important teacher in your life.

Bud Webster was, has been, will always be one of my favorite teachers. He led a writer’s critique group of which I am still a member, even though he’s no longer with us. Bud was genuinely passionate about the written word, brilliant and funny as hell.

I did my best to capture his quirkiness. A sad smile tugs at my mouth every time I pull this image up. I posted it almost immediately to his fan page on Facebook. But, somehow, it never made it to my blog.

So for punishment, I’ll sacrifice a live squid…

My big Christmas project

by D.M. SessousJanuary 13, 2017

or, how I spent the month of December…

My boyfriend is very hard to shop for. Usually, what he wants he buys for himself and it’s usually something tech and out of my price range.

He let me in on a secret though, he likes to receive gifts that are handmade. They’re unique, made with love and made specifically for him. So, after Googling “handmade gifts for guys,” I stumbled upon this gem of an idea: a chess set made of hardware (nuts, bolts, washers, etc.)

It took a bit of planning and several trips to Home Depot, but I managed to make a nice set that comes close to the project as pictured.

My boyfriend loved it!

He cautioned me from making one every year though, so I’ll have to hit the creative drawing board next year. I’m up to the challenge.

Franken-fly monster?

by D.M. SessousOctober 26, 2016February 10, 2017

Day 25 – Break something and make something new with the parts.

I’m really starting to feel Halloweeny…

I “broke” apart several digital butterflies and made a new Frankenstein butterfly with the parts.

What’s a lonely monster to do…?

Fresh baked bread and butterflies

by D.M. SessousOctober 25, 2016February 10, 2017

Day 24 – Make something that incorporates or is inspired by a smell.

Not many things smell better to me than a loaf of bread fresh from the oven. So, with a nod to Lewis Carroll’s, Alice in Wonderland, I can’t help but submit my version of fresh baked bread and butterflies.

Good day, Sunshine!

by D.M. SessousOctober 25, 2016February 10, 2017

Day 23 – Interpret your favorite song lyrics.

I have a lot of favorite songs. Good Day Sunshine by the Beatles captured my inspiration for this challenge.

Good Day Sunshine

The Beatles

Good day sunshine, good day sunshine, good day sunshine
I need to laugh and when the sun is out
I’ve got something I can laugh about
I feel good in a special way
I’m in love and it’s a sunny day

Good day sunshine, good day sunshine, good day sunshine
We take a walk, the sun is shining down
Burns my feet as they touch the ground

Good day sunshine, good day sunshine, good day sunshine
Then we’d lie beneath the shady tree
I love her and she’s loving me
She feels good, she knows she’s looking fine
I’m so proud to know that she is mine.

Good day sunshine, good day sunshine, good day sunshine
Good day sunshine, good day sunshine, good day sunshine
Good day sunshine, good day sunshine, good day sunshine
Good day…

Fancified butterfly

by D.M. SessousOctober 24, 2016February 10, 2017

Day 21 – Take something boring and make it really fancy.

I started with a basic (boring) butterfly shape in black and white.

Then I added background layers, lace textures and a string of pearls. Voila, a “fancified” butterfly.

Cuts like a butterfly…

by D.M. SessousOctober 23, 2016February 10, 2017

Day 20 – Create using only materials you can find in a kitchen.

I don’t know if it’s because it’s getting close to Halloween, I have an aptitude for chopping things or I’m feeling a little edgy..but I’m totally feeling the knives for this one.