Photo overlays can take a regular photo and turn it into a piece of art, making it a perfect focal point photo for any layout.
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A layer mask is a powerful, yet easy to use, tool, but when you pair a layer mask with a gradient, you can do even more amazing things!
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Make a special black and white photo look painted or turn it into glorious color with these easy techniques. By using layer masks you’ll be in total control of the process!
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Use your imagination with Custom Shapes to create unique frames for your photos! You’ll also receive tips on how to texturize shapes to create an interesting background for journaling, and you’ll learn step-by-step how to create a custom drop shadow.
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Transform a scanned piece of cardboard into a beautiful overlay you can use on a scrapbook page, and then learn the popular edge overlay technique, where your paper appears to have roughed up edges and creases.
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Use your imagination and a few clever tools to be creative with vector shapes! In this lesson you’ll learn how to cut a rectangle in half to make way for a circular frame and warp type so that it fits neatly around a pumpkin. You will also get some great tips on threading string through a hole.
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In this lesson I’ll teach you how to create a simple, graphic art style page using the grid. You’ll also get some great tips on how to crop and align photos accurately for a storyboard and how to use patterned paper as a background for an accent.
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Transform your favorite photo into a coloring book page using filters in Photoshop. We’ll also use the same page with a few fun touches to create a “comic book” photo or sketch that would make a fabulous addition to a scrapbook layout.
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Whether you’re working with your own family members or the children of a neighbor or friend, “homemade” portraits can do a far better job of capturing your subjects’ unique personality than the mass-produced and stiffly posed images typically shot by school photographers.
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A panoramic photo, whether horizontal or vertical, can give a scrapbook page a unique look that draws attention. We’ll use a single photo instead of the normal series of photos, and we’ll also discuss what to do with “trapped” empty spaces on your page.
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