In the meantime, these are a couple of digital assignments I have been working on!
This one is a spin on the previous assignment. We were supposed to use our own supplies to recreate the layout from week 3 (the swim lessons one). This is my spin! I even learned how to put patterned paper behind a digital brush! (That would be the big swirly thing.) I'm feeling like a genius now!
This second layout is using a layered template. This is definitely the way to go! So easy to just pick paper and pictures and put it all together. I added a bunch of embellishments which made a project that originally took me 10 minutes (without embellishments) last about an hour. Still, not bad!
Oh, and by the way, I HAVE printed out my layouts in 12x12 format and they are now in my album. Pretty cool!
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very cool Kelleigh. I looked into taking the class. I need to get photo shop first, maybe for Christmas....and then a better printer. What kind do you have?
ReplyDeleteAnother question, the paper thing, do you scan your own paper or something or do you design it somehow on photoshop? I am so clueless!
Hi Lindsay!
ReplyDeleteHere are a couple of answers:
You should get Photoshop Elements to do digital scrapbooking. You can download a free 30 day trial here:
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopelwin/?sdid=BKXQW
If you have a mac (like I do), I'm pretty sure you can get a free trial, but I can't remember where the link is (and can't find it online).
I have been burning my layouts onto CD and taking them to Walt's Print and Copy in Monmouth to be printed in 12x12 format. They actually end up being 11 3/4 x 11 3/4 since the printer needs a margin. I don't really mind, though. I just keep them 12x12, but they have a nice, white border around them. It costs me $1.45 per 12x18 sheet, so the next time I do it I am going to put some photos on there so I get more bang for my buck. I decided that it costs too much in ink for me to shrink and print at home. Besides, I like having my layouts in my big album! You can get them printed at Costco for about $2.99 (I think) per 12x18 sheet. This is for heavier paper, and they are true 12x12. I don't have a Costco membership, so I just stick with Walts, for now. You can also get them printed online, but they seam to be a little pricey.
For the paper, you don't scan your own. You can buy digital kits or download free digital kits (paper, embellishments, word art, brushes-which are like stamps, etc.). So far, I have just used the free stuff. I plan on buying my first digital kit soon because I want more boyish stuff. Seems that most free kits are girly! A few of my favorite places are:
http://www.littledreamerdesigns.com/
http://www.designerdigitals.com/
http://www.shabbyprincess.com/downloads.asp
http://www.peppermintcreative.com/
I used to be pretty clueless, too! This class has REALLY helped me and I can't even believe how much I have learned. I feel pretty good about Photoshop I am having a great time!
If you do get the free trial, you can start playing by going to Jessica Sprague's website at http://jessicasprague.com/index.php Go through some of her free tutorials, and maybe even buy one. They are usually videos, so that is EXTREMELY helpful since you can pause and go back.
Hope that helps! Glad my stuff is inspiring you to look into this!
Kel :o)