PSE Play

I use Photoshop Elements 8. It does just about everything that I need and you can't beat the price! I have been playing this morning with textures and actions.

Here's what I did:
Opened the photo and did the basic adjustments (lighten shadows, adjust levels) then I did this:

I ran the Coffeeshop Give it Texture action (Rita is THE BEST!!!!)

I used this texture and desaturated it. I also erased the texture from Charis so she didn't look dirty.

Then I ran the Johanna's Tea Party action (my newest favorite .... ♥ this action!!!), also found on Coffeshop.

Then I put my little watermark on it and viola! Playing is fun :) ... now I need to run because my little girlies new new shoes!