Here is a list of all the Premier Back Issues from September 2006 to February 2009. We no longer sell back issues as a bundle. After the issue is featured, we separate them into the individual videos tutorials, kits, and QuickAlbums.
If you bought one of the Premier Back Issue CDs during our going out of print sale, this will help you know what you have on each CD.
#43,
February 09
Funky Filter
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Have some fun with filters! All four training videos involve a filter this month.
In Lesson 1 we’ll use a filter to change a background from ho-hum to fantastic!
In lessons 2 and 3 we’ll explore a little-used filter to create some unusual effects. Want to create a coffee stain? This filter will do it. Want to put alpha letters in a perfect circle? No problem. It will be fun to see what creative ideas YOU come up with after watching these lessons!
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#42,
January 09
Paper Folding
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My focus this month is folded paper. I’ll teach you how to make digitally folded paper and a folded envelope in
Lesson 2. If you've ever cleaned out your purse and found a forgotten, folded piece of paper tucked away
in some compartment, full of wonderful folds and creases, that’s the paper we’ll be making in Lesson 3.
Lesson 1 will give you some techniques for helping adjust white areas of a photo, such as snow or a wedding dress, and in Lesson 4 we’ll focus on a scrapbook page design.
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#41,
December 08
Curves & Bling
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These lessons start with a video on how to give your photographs that old-time vintage look. We’ll also learn how to make a set of glint brushes that will add sparkle to your scrapbook pages, and in Lesson 3 we’ll learn an incredibly fast way to create curves, plus we’ll make a swirl journaling circle and a swirl design element just for fun!
Diamonds add a wonderful sparkle to a scrapbook
page! In lesson 4 we’ll take a closer look at a scrapbook page and talk about three ways you could approach the design. I’ll also show you how to make a
diamond brush! |
#40,
November 08
Silhouette
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There's so much you can do with a silhouette! In Lesson 1 we'll learn how to take a silhouette photo. Then, in our next two lessons we'll use silhouettes to create fun effects on your scrapbook pages! Since we're also focusing on using circles in design, I thought I would review how to type using paths. I've included files with paths for Photoshop Elements users so you can accomplish the same thing! |
#39,
October 08
Stitching
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If you've wanted to learn more about stitching, then you're going to enjoy this month's focus on sewing machine stitching and on creating and using cross stitch patterns! Learn how to create a realistic stitch that looks like the needle has punched through the paper, turn a scan of a cross stitch into a digital pattern, and ways to apply the pattern to scrapbook pages. |
#38,
September 08
Stamping Techniques
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Giving your titles a rubber stamped look to add visual texture and interest to your scrapbook pages is easier than you might think with Photoshop or Photoshop Elements! Using a series of filters and shading, you can give your titles a homey, hand-stamped appeal. |
#37,
August 08
Color Swatch & Background Paper |
One of the biggest advantages to digital scrapbooking is the ability to perfectly match colors from a photo to a layout. Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements have a neat tool for making a color swatch for you that is only a couple of clicks away! |
#36,
July 08
Folded Ribbon
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Folded ribbons are fun! From the simple banner fold to the multi-fold ribbon, there's just something about them that adds dimension and warmth to a scrapbook page. You can buy actions that create ribbon folds from digital paper, but each action makes the exact same fold every time. Why not make your own when it's so easy? |
#35,
June 08
Clearly Glass
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I love creating an "impossible" 3D look with Photoshop and
Photoshop Elements! That's what we do in this lesson by creating
the look of glass to use on our scrapbook pages. Includes the
beautifully coordinating papers and fun embellishments of the Celebrations
Kit by Digital Design Den! |
#34,
May 08
Embossing, Part 2
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There are so many cool ways you can apply the embossing technique! In this issue I'll take you on a project from start to finish, and along the way you'll learn some great new skills that complement embossing, like creating a whimsical broken outline heart and using filters to create an instant sanded look. |
#33,
April 08
Embossing, Part 1 |
There's nothing like embossing to add a touch of elegance to a scrapbook page! In this issue you'll learn some applications of embossing that you may not have thought about before, such as using it to frame a photo, create borders, and make crafty flowers and leaves to use as embellishments. |
#32,
March 08
Alpha Power
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The titles we use on our pages make a splash all of their own, so in this issue we focus on creating an artistic statement with alphabets! |
#31,
February 08
Photo Fantasia |
In this Premier issue you'll make an object or person in a photo appear to step right out of the photo! Also create a photo "in motion" and a "fashion parade" page. |
#30,
January 08
Grungy Frame Borders
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It's easy to create your own set of grungy border brushes that you can
use to make the popular grungy frames. Once I demonstrate how to make
the brushes, I'll show you how to save them as a set. |
#29,
December 07
Tree Ornaments
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Take advantage of the Scrapper’s Guide Tree Ornament shapes included
in this issue to make a perfect ornament bulb shape. Then learn
step-by-step how to create a shiny striped tree ornament, complete
with reflections and shadows! Also includes digital candy cane
instructions and custom decorating tips. |
#28,
November 07
Curled Ribbons |
Curled ribbon can add such a festive touch to a scrapbook page! In this
tutorial I'm going to reveal the essential building block of a good ribbon
curl. Once you've made this ribbon template, you can go on to make fantastic
curled ribbons that look as real as if you photographed them! |
#27,
October 07
Ribbons Galore!
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This month we'll tackle the basics of creating ribbons, but don't be
fooled by the word "basic." We'll tackle some new tricks and
give you a better understanding of filters. |
#26,
September 07
Grunge
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Grunge looks great on digital scrapbook pages! This Premier
issue will show you how to create grunge quickly and easily with
four videos on grunge techniques using Blend Modes and filters. |
#25,
August 07
Dots |
You can do a lot with dots, so get ready to
check out some fun possibilities, including making a dotted
brush, using dot patterns to create paper, embossing with
dots, and making some innovative embellishments! |
#24, July 07
Fabric |
This month's Premier topic is all about creating
fabric texture to give your pages a home spun look. You'll
discover where to look for the hidden texture files in Photoshop
and Photoshop Elements and learn how you can create textures
from your own photos or scans! |
#23,
June 07
Mesh Connection |
There are so many fun things you can do with
mesh! In this month's Premier video I teach four methods
of creating mesh, all the way from fine tulle to robust mesh
strips and the look of crochet! |
#22, May 07
Eyelet Lace |
Learn how to create lace shapes, how to design
your lace, and how to turn your lace into cool brushes that
create lace strips like these with one click and drag of
the mouse! You'll also get a set of Custom Shapes and set
of Eyelet Lace Brushes. |
#21, April 07
Flight of Fancy |
This month we'll use butterfly wings
to create fanciful photos! (A set of butterflies
is included.) I'll also show you how to use Layer Masks
to achieve an effect only where you want it, and you'll learn
some tricks for dressing
up your photos. |
#20, March 07
Displacement Magic |
If you haven’t found much use for the Displace
Filter, you’re in for a real treat! There’s really
quite a lot you can do with it once you know how to use it. |
#19, February 07
Greeting Cards |
Greeting Cards are fun and easy to create!
In this lesson we’ll explore three different styles of
cards: the double fold, a 5x7 that prints on both sides of
the paper, and a fun accordion fold! |
#18 January 07
Gradient Tips & Tricks |
In this video we’ll explore some uses for
the Gradient tool and learn how to customize a gradient for
a specific task. |
#17 December 06
Star Ornaments |
This month you’ll learn how to make two fun craft stars
to decorate your holiday pages! You’ll be employing
a variety of skills that you’ll find useful when you
work on other projects. |
#16 November 06
Templates |
Templates aren’t just for designers. Everyone should
know how to use them effectively and understand how to create
them with the minimum amount of file space. In these lessons
you’ll discover how freeing it is to design a page without
thinking about your photos! |
#15 October 06
Pin It On! |
Creating a pin is very similar to creating a charm, only
you attach it to the shaft of a pin. In this lesson we’ll
explore ways to create some very cool looking pins. I’ll
also show you how to make the pin shadow look real! |
#14 September 06
Charming Embelishments |
Charms
don’t have to be metal, but they often are, so that’s
what I’ll demonstrate in the video. Real metal catches
the light and bends it in some interesting ways. We’ll
explore how to simulate this kind of reflection. |
#13 August 06
Borders |
You’ll discover some great
ways to adorn your pages using borders, and if
you’ve never tried making a border brush before, this
is going to be loads of fun for you! |
#12 July 06
Chalked, Chipped, & Inked Edges |
In this lesson we’ll explore several methods that focus
on the edges of photos, mats, type, and embellishments. The
techniques are so simple you’ll be distressing edges
like a pro in no time! |
#11 June 06
Realistic Corner Curl |
When you create a page curl, the part you cut away is just
as important as the part you save. It needs to be rounded to
look realistic. Includes two corner curl templates that will
satisfy 99% of your needs. |
#10 May 06
Flower Power |
I'll teach you three techniques you can use to turn flower
photos into great embellishments for your scrapbook pages.
You'll also enjoy lots of cool downloads, including over 20
flowers and five flower brushes. |
#09 April 06
Torn & Curled Edge |
This month we’ll explore how to create the look of
torn, curled edges digitally. It’s surprisingly simple
once you see how it’s done, and it makes a delicate,
but effective design element on your page. |
#08 March 06
Masking |
In this month's Premier edition I'll be showing you some
of the "magical" techniques used by the Pros to create
collages. One of those techniques is masking, but I also teach
some other skills that help create some of the special effects
you see on masterful scrapbook pages. |
#07 February 06
Overlays & Stamps |
Are you ready to learn some fun new scrapbooking skills?
Then take a look at today's video tutorial on making overlays
and rubber stamps! If you can believe it, we'll be using a
photo of a cement wall and the side of a house to help us do
it. |
#06 January 06
Stamps on Steroids |
Once you watch this month’s tutorial on creating the
look of postage stamps for your scrapbook pages, you may find
yourself looking at regular postage stamps in a new way—as
inspiration for your own personal designs. |
#05 December 05
Snow Globe: The Illusion of Glass |
Not just for Christmas! You'll have a ball learning how to
create the illusion of glass! Includes a full video tutorial,
plus a PDF manual, with directions for making a glass snow
globe and a glass pebble. |
#04 November 05
Gift Books |
Two videos explore three different book designs, and also
show you the process I go through to create the coordinated
papers for a single book. |
#03 October 05
Creating Stained Glass Pages |
In this issue I'll be teaching you how to create your own
versatile stained glass templates. Once you make a template
you can reuse it with other papers and photos, and it'll look
like a brand new page. |
#02 September 05
Brush Factory |
This
issue focuses on creating specialty scrapbook brushes in
either Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. |
