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WELCOME TO PHOTOSHOP BASICS Join us each month to learn the basics of Photoshop, building a foundation for creativity! In this lesson you are going to learn how to clip layers together in the layers palette. Let's get started: Step 1 : It's like a 3 Layered Cake Layers is what it's all about in Photoshop! Think of each layer as one cake stacked on top of the next like a wedding cake! 1. From the top tool bar select - Window and add a check mark to Layers not Layer Comps, … [Read more...]
I have to show you one of the most creative Valentines cards I've made! I absolutely LOVE the way it has turned out! I'm a long-time customer of MyPublisher.com and I have made several of their classic hardcover books. Last week while working on my current project, I noticed an option for a book that I'd never seen before- they call it "My Mini" and what grabbed my attention was just how cheap it is- $2.99! It is a 20-page softcover book that is only 2.75" x3.5". Since my husband and I usually … [Read more...]
In the world of photography, lighting is extremely important! It really makes or breaks a picture. It's what makes the difference between an everyday snapshot and an awesome photo, and after today you'll know how to deal with it like a pro! The first thing you need to know is that the camera does not process light and shadow the same way our eyes do. Our eyes are really good at taking in a scene which contains both bright areas and shadowy areas, but a camera can't do that. In your … [Read more...]
WELCOME TO PHOTOSHOP BASICS Join us each month to learn the basics of Photoshop, building a foundation for creativity! In this lesson you are going to learn how to convert your photographs from color to black and white in just 3 simple steps. Let's get started: Steps 1: Prepare to Convert Are you looking for the perfect photo for your Holiday cards this year? Do you have a really great group shot but the colors are all wrong for the Holidays? Follow along with these steps to a … [Read more...]
Photobucket Stories transforms your scrapbook into a digital story board allowing you to visually share life events- from the everyday moments to the epic milestones! As a long time fan and user of Photobucket, I was excited about this new feature and I decided to make a story about Mason's first year. Want to take a peak? Here it is: Creating this story took me less than 2 hours from start to finish, and I absolutely love the way it turned out! What a fun keepsake! For those of you … [Read more...]
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