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Creative Inspiration: Percolator Photo Mosaic App

Recently while perusing the internet I came across a photo created with an iphone app called
Percolator by Tinrocket. The effects on the photo were unusual, it was full of rings and circles 

and the effect instantly mesmerized me! I couldn't wait to try this app out for myself! 

For those who have used filter apps such as Instagram, Percolator works in a similar way;

 you chose a photo from your phone's own photo album or you can use your phone's camera 

feature to take a picture, which is then put into the app for you to add filters and effects to and 

turn into your own Percolated photo mosaic masterpiece! 

I just started playing around with it and so far, I've created some pretty cool effects on 

some of my photos. There are many different image options and effect settings in the app 

though, and it's taking me a while to get used to it (I'm still looking for instructions for how 
to use all of the features and effects.)

Check out my before and after Percolated photos and see what you think!

"Before" photo: This is my cat Sam. I took this photo with my iphone5. 

"After" photo: Here's the same photo after I percolated it. Pretty cool, no?

Before: Here's a photo of Nancy Wilson that I took at a Heart concert 

After: The same photo, percolated

Before: Here's a photo I took at a recent Phillies baseball game

After: The same photo, percolated

What do you think?

Here's the link to the app on itunes

Polyvore: Creative Inspiration

What do I do when I'm not making jewelry?

I make other jewelry. 

But when I really feel the need to take a break, I sometimes head on over

to Polyvore.com, where you can design and put together clothing and 
accessories to create outfits.  ...I know, I'm like a ten year old. :)

Polyvore is a great way to practice using color, texture, pattern, coordinating - 
all the things that I do when I am designing a piece of jewelry, or what you're 
doing when your making any kind or art or doing any kind of craft. Sometimes 
when I'm playing around on Polyvore I get inspired to create a new jewelry 
design. Sometimes a certain color will catch my eye and put me in the mood 
to work with that same color gemstone or bead. Not only is Polyvore
 relaxing, but it also can be a great source of creative inspiration! 

Below are a few outfits that I put together in my own style. If you haven't 
checked out Polyvore yet, you should give it a try, it's fun!  

Deep Purple Casual Boho 2012 by laurabethlove featuring antique rings

Denim & Cream II 2012 by laurabethlove featuring a button shirt

Distressed Boho With Pearls 2012 by laurabethlove featuring skinny leg jeans

Weathered Emerald 2012 by laurabethlove featuring bootcut jeans

Peace & Love in Black and White 2012 by laurabethlove featuring skinny bootcut jeans

Plum Perfect 2012 by laurabethlove featuring tear drop earrings




What do you think?