Monday 23 August 2010

Old dog - New tricks :)

Evening

I've learnt something new :)



I love taking pics for my blog but sometimes wish I could do clever stuff with them. MrVV has a fancy photo-editing programme but that is very complicated. I've wanted some simple & Vicki-proof for a while. The other day whilst browsing my extensive list of blogs I read, I spotted someone (sorry can't remember who) mentioning a really simple one - then a young friend (a mere 17 years old) mentioned on FB that she used a simple programme too - http://www.picnik.com/. Really easy & with great results;

From these rather colourful cakes (blue sponge with pink icing - made by little son & my 9 year old niece today);



To these - even more colourful and with posh round corners on the picture!!;



Oh I think I shall have fun with that site - definately very Vicki friendly & easy to use :)

Have a good week - please pray for sunshine for Wednesday - I've a party that evening that we need nice weather for - it might involve homebrew & camping ;)

xxx Vicki xxx


13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oooh delicious looking cakes!!
Em xxx

Floss said...

Tip from one who has tried - set up tent BEFORE homebrew!

mother of purl said...

Fab cakes and i love the photo thingy- just spent ages playing with it! I'm sure you'll spot pic-nicked pics on my blog int he future!

magsmcc said...

Oh I know what you mean about photos- there's an 18 year old girl in church who takes just amazing shots and i want to shadow her one day! Did you see the article about camping in yesterday's Sunday Times- you would really like it!

Vic said...

*nods enthusiastically* Picnik is my favourite & my best!

Lisa said...

Oh yes what a great programme, may have to investigate!
Lisa x

carol at home said...

Looks good, will have to take a look, thanks.

Dawn said...

P uses Picnik for her FB edits too.
Will have to let you know re: cuppa and cake as this week is turning out rather busy. Might have to wait til after the hols.

Country Cottage Chic said...

Oh that is fun Vicki - thanks for letting us know about it!

JP said...

I am very impressed!with the photo and the cakes!!!

Vix said...

Picnik rocks! Definately a great tip to set the tent up before indulging in homebrew or you may get very damp. xxx

Josie-Mary said...

I love the first picture...very funny :)
I'm off to check out Picnik, I need something simple too!!! :)

Scented Sweetpeas said...

I think that was my blog you read - isn't it a fab package :-) I re-did my beach hut photos.