Thing 4: More Photos and Images (Getting Creative)

Once you upload pictures, the real fun begins. Many websites offer tools that help you decorate, manipulate and get creative with your photos. Several sites had different tools, but Big Huge Labs was my favorite:

Big Huge Labs: http://bighugelabs.com/  This one is interesting because it has several different tools you can use to make your photos more fun. You can use different effects to edit your picture, or you can use your picture(s) to create something else (collages, magazine covers, slide shows and more).

Here's a trading card I created of Elvis, my dog.

I think this could be used in a library or classroom as a way for students to be creative. The magazine covers and movie posters could be used for students summarizing novels or short stories. Even the trading card could be used for a characterization activity--create stats and write important information to represent a character. 

Whether used in school or at home, time slips away as you play (there's so much you can do with your pictures!!); Definitely need to set aside a specific amount of time to explore and create.