Was exciting to visit Chicago where my husband was born and grew up. He went to the University of Illinois his first 2 years of college when Navy Pier was the University. Now it is a fun zone.
More shots from the boat ride.


Edited the background photo in Topaz Labs Adjust filter to get some strong edges, converted it to a black and white in Photoshop Elements, layered it over a paper from Italian Blends paper pack from Oscraps, and used a blend mode to get the effect I wanted.


Frame from Breath of Fresh Air kit by Weeds and Wildflowers by Cindy Wyckoff.


Font: MS Reference Sans Serif