Beetle Identification Chart by Alyssa Nassner | Visit her shop: Small Talk Studio for more great art.
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| by Ez Wednesday, April 18, 2012 
A couple years ago I found a really helpful tutorial for How to Create Seamless Patterns in Photoshop (also known as tiled or repeat patterns) from Mel's Brushes. Since then the technique is something that I've played around with from time to time (though not as much as I would like), and it seemed like high time that I finally shared the link to the tutorial with you guys. Sorry for the holdup.
With experimentation I'm hoping to progress and eventually create more elaborate patterns, but for the time being I'm just having fun with it.
This pattern was made using the Free Arrow Photoshop Brush Set that I shared here on Creature Comforts last week!
And this one I made using a scanned painting of the Eiffel Tower that my daughter created last night. She doesn't know that I used her artwork to make a pattern, so I'm going to surprise her with it later today!
And fear not, you don't even have to be handy with a paintbrush to create an awesome pattern in Photoshop. Sometimes something as simple as dots on a page can be lovely too! I think this one kind of looks like a snowstorm or the pattern on a bird's egg. I hope you have a chance to try your hand at pattern making soon! I'd love to see your results if you do. xo Ez
14 Lovely Comments | Email Article | found in Tutorials, Web / Tech Help Print Article | Share This | | by Ez Tuesday, April 17, 2012 
Aren't these fabric bins by Varpunen awesome (via Coos & Ahhs). They seem perfectly suited for any sort of room...from nursery (use them to hold toys and books) to living room (use one to store magazines, and another to hold throw blankets). Better still, if they start getting a little grimy you can just toss them in the wash and before you know it they'll be good as new again! That's the sort of organization I can really get behind. xo Ez
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Gorgeous lookbook photograph from Noa Noa (via A Kiss of Color)
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Okay, I admit it...I spend a lot (A LOT) of time on Pinterest drooling over all the delicious foody pins. I'm not one to keep all the goodness to myself though, so today I put together a wee compilation of a few tasty dessert pins that you all might want to add to your must-make food boards on Pinterest. Your tummy can thank me later (wink).
Want more? You can find my Pinterest food board here, all my Pinterest boards here...and all past Pinterest Picks collections right here.
1. Caramel and Raspberry Crepe Cake from Poires au Chocolat (via Ashley) | 2. Snickers Milkshake from Spoon Fork Bacon (via Ashley) | 3. Berry Cheesecake Bars from Epicurean Mom (via Victoria) | 4. Raspberry & White Cherry Yogurt Pops from Verses from My Kitchen (via Elise)
5. Lemon Cake with Black Tea Frosting from Honey & Jam (via Anneliese) | 6. The Only Chocolate Chip Cookie I Will Ever Need to Know How to Make for the Rest of My Life from For Me, For You (via KelleyAnne) | 7. Slutty Brownies from What's Gaby Cooking (via Me) | 8. Oatmeal Cookie Chunk Ice Cream from Dinner or Dessert (via Terri) | 9. Berry Mascarpone Almond Tart from I'll Have What She's Having (via Brandi)
Monday, April 16, 2012 
