well! i've been working on this for 3 weeks and i'm glad to say i'm finally satisfied with how it looks.
although, knowing me, i'll go back and change or add something in a week or so... but anyway. i'd say this was in part inspired by [link] after i saw it, i was like, wow. i want to try something like that. i would consider this my best work, up to this point. i learned a lot working on this. the next one will be even better
-Ellie
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oh, and this is my first *real* attempt at photomanipulations, so for you guys that have more experience than me, some constructive criticism and pointers would be AWESOME.

stock:
Music brushes:[link] [link]
BG brushes: [link] [link]
Sparkles: [link]
Ribbon Brush: [link]
Keyboard:[link]
Horse: [link]