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A couple of kooky kids in Florida have decided to do a web show.  They needed a banner and with a name like Tased Pants, how could it not be a funky banner?

I should tell you that these are my kooky kids!  So I had complete creative freedom.  I created this text effect using photoshop filters and zapped the pants with some static to be their logo.  

They love it and have already got ideas written out for a couple months worth of shows.

Internet Explorer 8 - Got Problems?

If you have a Windows machine and you've been a good doobie and downloaded the updates then you've been given the opportunity to upgrade to Internet Explorer 8. Were we good doobies?  Sure sure. Personally, I'm a Firefox and Chrome girl, but we used IE where I used to work.  Anyway, it was a slug and in the words of a wonderful girl I used to know in Texas, "That dog won't hunt!"

This fix does work for some people. *nodding*  Although it really shouldn't.  See what this does is correct registry entries for a core library for IE... something that should never ever be a problem in the first place. Still it worked for the Doc's computer over a year ago and I just had to apply it to a computer I was working on for a friend.

So, I thought that you guys might be having some issues as well. 

WINDOWS XP

• click Start, then Run
• type cmd and press Enter
• enter this command and press Enter:
• regsvr32 actxprxy.dll
• restart

WINDOWS VISTA/WINDOWS 7

• click Start, then All Programs, then Accessories
• right click Command Prompt
• click Run As Administrator.
• enter this command and press Enter:
• regsvr32 actxprxy.dll
• restart 

You should get a confirmation window and then you can close it as well as the command prompt window.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other issues you need help with.

Tintype Photo Restoration

Original   2" x 3"

It's faded with time and has many discolored spots

Fine cracks cover the surface and the images is worn away in several places

Rust at the edges made the image chip away on all sides

This is a scan of the tintype. The original is 2 x 3" and as you can see it's a little worse for wear.  Sad, but not hopeless.  This client contacted a company in Ft. Worth to ensure that the image is saved for future generations with digital restoration.  I was called in as this image needed a little of a hands on approach.  My process is a combination of filters and digital processing along with hand painting with a digital brush.

Preservation of the original is highly recommended as well.  I'll give references at the bottom of this post if you are the lucky owner of images like that and would like to preserve them.  

Do you want to see the result?  *grin*  It was so fun to do!

Sepia

Not only did I correct the things mentioned above, but also painted in the corners that had been cut off.  I am all about choices though, so I also sent it back as a black and white image.

Black and White

These images can be printed easily at 8 x 10" (or any size below that).   Saving this piece of history is an amazing feeling!

Now, back to the original.  You should know that original tintypes are very light sensitive and should be handled with gloves to prevent oil from your fingers from causing further damage.  Please consider consulting a professional conservator about preservation of these treasures. A conservator can consult on matters of preservation, display and storage.  In addition, many offer expertise in safely cleaning and restoring damaged photographs.  Not all conservators offer the same services, but most will make referrals to other specialists in the field.

If you live near a museum with a large collection of photographs, that's a great place to start your search for help.  Also consider the professional group, The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works. (AIC).  They offer a referral service to help you find someone.

The AIC web site is part of the Conservation On-Line (COOL). 

The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) and FAIC Conservation Services Referral System, 1717 K Street N.W. Suite 301, Washington, D.C. 20006; Telephone: (202) 452-9545; Fax: (202) 452-9328

4th of July

This card started out as a way to play with the vibrant colored scraps that my friend Sharon gave me.  These are retired card stocks from Stampin Up and we can't just let them go in the trash can we???  No!

Here's the inside ---- I gave this one to my landlords with the rent check.  They are such a sweet couple and I adore Jennifer to pieces - so it's fun to make them a little something every now and then.

We spent the fourth enjoying the beach and fireworks.  It can get pretty crowded - but this year the crowd didn't fill the sand until right about dark.  So, evening at the beach was pretty nice.

 Morgan waited anxiously for the sun to set.  For a moment - we had a beautiful orange sky.

Bob had a hard time capturing the show because there were kids setting off their own fountain fireworks right in front of us.  He did get some really good shots though.   I just love how the fireworks reflect on the wet sand! 

How'd you spend your day?