I originally wrote a post extolling the virtues of PicMonkey on March 14th – almost a month ago. At that time, I told you that it was becoming my favorite photo editing site. I wrote about it again on March 28th and included a link to an interview with one of the site’s developers, who originally worked for Picnik.
Time for another update. I see more features added nearly every day. PicMonkey is adding more fonts, more effects, and more textures. And I know a collage feature is on the way.
I noodled around with some of the new features today, starting with this photo of Scout:
I just added one effect – Burst – and came up with:
Burst intensifies color and is a lot of fun.
This shot of Scout (who was quite agitated because a squirrel was running around right outside the corral) was changed to:
I used the Film Stock effect, added a geometric shape and used a font to give the photo a title.
I cropped this photo, used the Sepia effect and then added photo corners.
And finally, I started with this photo:
Scoutie was running and she ended up way to the left in the photo. So I cropped it.
I sharpened it and used Focal Zoom. It really highlighted her heart-shaped spot. I also added a drop shadow.
There is so much happening every day on the PicMonkey site. Stop by and play a bit. You’ll love it. I will, of course, keep you informed on any other changes.
I don’t even use Picnik anymore.
Edited to add: iPiccy’s collage feature is up and running. I haven’t tried it yet. With all the competition out there, I’m sure this means PicMonkey’s will be available very soon.
Claudia- I have never used any of those programs..other than the cropping my computer will do. I am going to play with it a bit and see if I can do something with it. I am pretty techy challenged so wish me luck. I LOVE that burst feature! xo Diana
I don’t use picnik anymore either.. .just LOVE picmonkey. And picnik is about to expire, so that’s a good thing.
I am trying to figure out how you placed the green band under the font. was that the geometric shape? I am only using PicMonkey now too.
Once you sent me to PicMoneky I’ve been a fan and now use it always except for a few collages I’ve made. Come on PM get that feature up and running! Hugs, Linda
Claudia, those are awesome. Scout makes a perfect subject :) I love the sepia one with the corner photo tabs. It looks like it came out of my mom’s photo album! As you know from some of my recent posts, I got hooked on PicMonkey after seeing your first demonstration! It’s so much fun! Have a great day… Donna
Quit it now! You keep getting me all excited and I don’t have time to play with the monkey until this weekend. I did do a little pic for a note card for a friend that I loved and I know I’m going to love the monkey so much more….but no fair getting me all crazed when I cannot use it yet :D
Question..Did you upgrade to the premier? I noticed there are some premium textures I think?
Seriously keep showing us all the cool stuff, it’ll save us all time, so thank you !
xx
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I LOVE PicMonkey and I’m excited to see their Collage feature when it comes out. Great photo’s!
Being photoshop impaired, this site sounds awesome! I’m really loving the sepia effect with the photo corners. Thanks for the info, Claudia. :-)
I love picmonkey and have been using since I heard about it from your blog. Thank you! I used a few of the different features when editing photos for my blog post today. It’s simple and easy to use and I love not having to create an account.
~cathy
Looks great dear Claudia, so many posibilities, with Ipiccy and Picmonkey-I have to go look at the collage thing, thanks for the shout out :-)
Oh there are so many things to play with- and I don`t have TIME…
Hugs,Dorthe
Wonderful!!!
A good blog friend of mine sent me a link to your blog as I was wondering what to use after Picnik.
Thanks for sharing this.
I’m so glad to know that others are stepping up as Picnik is stepping down. I like easy sites like this since I don’t really want to spend too much time on digital work. I also downloaded Photoscape which is free and use it for collages. Have a great rest of the week. Tammy
I was playing around with picmonkey…but haven’t been back. I must go and check it out!
thanks, Pat
Alright….sigh…..lol I am going over there to check it out.
What got me all excited? The green band on the photo, and the gorgeous antique corners….
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
I have been meaning to try picmonkey out, just haven’t done it yet. I love some of those effects! Hope your Easter weekend was a good one!~Hugs, Patti
I extolled its virtues a few days ago. Lots of good karma for Picmonkey!
Brenda
I have finally dumped Picnic. I love the ease of Picmonkey.
Hi Claudia,
Thank you for the encouraging words about PicMonkey. I just began a new blog and have been very pleased with the editing features. I have enjoyed Picnik and hated to see them move on…but, thanks to your comments, I have enjoyed PicMonkey. Thank you for putting the word out, my friend!
Blessings,
Carolynn…at Chenille Cottage
Looks like you are having a lot of fun editing your photos. They look lovely. God bless x
I’m so glad I found PicMonkey and can’t wait until they get their collage feature up. I also used Pixlr the other day when I had to make a background transparent on an image. That’s a little less user-friendly and more like PhotoShop. Thanks for sharing.