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.
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.
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.
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.
Who knew that a simple word could translate into a dynamic overlay for your layouts? In this lesson you’ll learn the technique for making a 12×12 word overlay along with the secrets of how to blend it with your favorite background to create a fantastic base for your scrapbook layouts.
This month’s kit had so many possibilities that I’ve decided to share 5 designer tips you can use over and over with any kit. In this lesson, you’ll learn design technique, clipping masks, antiquing elements, element placement tips and blending tips.
You can create beautiful backgrounds for scrapbook pages using your own photos and special blending techniques. In this lesson we’ll use a photo of a sunflower and a rock wall to create a nicely textured background paper.
In this video I’ll be showing you some of the techniques used by the Pros to create collages with an artistic flair. One of those techniques is masking, but there are other ones that help create some of the special effects you see.