Bravura Contrast, ArtsyTransfers and Titles Video
Today, I’m sharing my most recent aA YouTube Bravura Contrast, ArtsyTransfers and Titles Video. Bravura Contrast, ArtsyTransfers and Titles Video Guidance for using Contrast, ArtsyTransfers and creating Titles in your digital scrapbooking and artistry layouts. This video demonstrates the deconstruction of a layout, created by Miki Krueger, ArtPlay Palette Bravura DigitalART products with co-ordinating ArtsyTransfers by Anna Aspnes Designs. […]
5 Step Artsy Layout Blueprint
Creative Team Member, Viv Halliwell, shares a 5 Step Artsy Layout Blueprint to get your next layout started. 5 Step Artsy Layout Blueprint Inspiration This layout was inspired by the Oscraps July challenge #2 by ‘scribler’ using the inspiration by Derek Kaplan’s wonderful storm scenes. 1. Create a Foundation Create a custom Artsy Paper with 2 solid […]
When Your Hard Drive Fails
Today, I’m sharing details about my recent experience and providing guidance on the options you have available when your hard drive fails and what to do about it. Big thanks to my husband, Eric Aspnes, for assisting in the writing of this post. When Your Hard Drive Fails It happens to everyone. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash […]
Crystallize Filter Background Tutorial
Creative Team Member, Barbara, shares her Crystallize Filter Background Tutorial. Crystallize Filter Background Tutorial 1. Background A tutorial on Pinterest shared how to create color swatches in Photoshop, and I fell in love with one of the steps, that inspired the effect achieved in this Crystallize Filter Background Tutorial. You will find this effect to […]
Find Elysium in Blending Styles Video
Today, I’m sharing my most recent aA YouTube Find Elysium in Blending Styles Video. Find Elysium in Blending Styles Video Blend different styles of digital artistry and scrapbooking to create visual interest in your designs. This video demonstrates the deconstruction of a layout using the ArtPlay Palette Elysium Collection by Anna Aspnes Designs. The session is conducted […]
Photoshop Brushes No Photo Layouts
[aalogo] Creative Team member, Trish, shares her Photoshop Brushes No Photo Layouts tutorial in Adobe Photoshop. Photoshop Brushes No Photo Layouts You can use pictorial or concept brushes in place of photos on a layout. Stamp the brushes on new layers to build a picture of your own. See the Masterly Pictorial Class in ArtPlay Unedited LIVE (NSD 2018) […]
Masking Imperfection with Digital Artistry
Creative Team Member, Viv Halliwell, shares her techniques for masking imperfection with Digital Artistry. Masking Imperfection with Digital Artistry A layout can often come together simply with just a few supplies. For this layout the following DigitalART supplies were used: ArtPlay Palette Heath ArtsyTransfers Heath TapedTextures No. 2 MultiMedia Birds No. 2 Inspire WordART Mix […]
Best Photo Editing Process Tutorial
Creative Team Member, Beverly, shares her Best Photo Editing Process Tutorial in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Best Photo Editing Process Tutorial Adobe Lightroom is used to edit all of my photos, prior to adding artistic techniques to the photo, then creating artistic layouts in Photoshop. 1. Start in Adobe Light Room Edit your image using the […]
Layers of Brushes and Textures Video
Today, I’m sharing my most recent aA YouTube Layers of Brushes and Textures Video. Layers of Brushes and Textures Video USE BRUSHES AND TEXTURES TO ADD VISUAL INTEREST TO YOUR DIGITAL ARTISTRY AND SCRAPBOOKING LAYOUTS. This video demonstrates the deconstruction of a layout, using a variety of texture and paint Photoshop brushes by Anna Aspnes Designs. The […]
Psychedelic Filter Effect
Creative Team Member, Ulla-May, shares her Psychedelic Filter Effect Tutorial in Adobe Photoshop. Psychedelic Filter Effect Story Behind The Art I first used the effect described in this tutorial more than 10 years ago. I loved the outcome so much that I had the page printed and hung it on one of my walls, but I didn’t […]
Digital Scrapbook Blending with Template Transfers Video
Watch this Digital Scrapbook Blending with Template Transfers Video Digital Scrapbook Blending with Template Transfers Video USE TRANSFERS TO MASK YOUR PHOTOS IN DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK PAGES WITH ARTSY LAYERED TEMPLATES . This video demonstrates the deconstruction of a layout using ArtPlay Palette Lateritious Collection by Anna Aspnes Designs. The focus for this video is to look at […]
Digital Scrapbook Journaling Documentation while Traveling
Laura, shares her experience with Digital Scrapbook Journaling Documentation while Traveling. Digital Scrapbook Journaling Documentation while Traveling Capture the details during your trip to make the recollection of thoughts and events much easier in your digital scrapbooking. The Evernote app can be a handy tool for documentation of memories, stories and events as they happen. […]
FotoBlendz and Blending Modes: Add Color & Depth | aA
Blended Digital Scrapbook Pages with FotoBlendz and Blending Modes FotoBlendz and blending modes are the quiet trick behind pages with real color and depth. Clip a photo to a FotoBlendz mask, change one dropdown, and the whole mood shifts. Here is how, step by step. Barbara shares one of my favourite ways to work — […]
The Best Watercolor Painting Photo Editing Effect
Viv Halliwell, shares The Best Watercolor Painting Photo Editing Effect. The Best Watercolor Painting Photo Editing Effect There are many ways to create a watercolor effect in Photoshop. I have searched for the best results and I believe I have found the best work around, based on Marty at Blue Lightning’s Youtube Tutorial. 1. Select your […]
Using Blending Modes in Digital Scrapbooking Video
Watch this Using Blending Modes in Digital Scrapbooking Video. Using Blending Modes in Digital Scrapbooking Video Demonstrates the using of Blending Modes in Adobe Photoshop Elements using the ArtPlay Palette Evanish Collection. A deconstructions of this layout by Laura Tringali Holmes shows you how they can be used to: Add depth of color Increase contrast […]
Digital Scrapbook Photo Processing with Smartphone Apps
Viv Halliwell, shares her techniques for Digital Scrapbook Photo Processing with Smartphone Apps. Digital Scrapbook Photo Processing with Smartphone Apps Elevate Your So-So Photos You can can use apps on-the-go to edit your photos. Recently mys daughter and I took a trip to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The days were overcast and dark – This […]
Use Torn Paper Templates in Digital Scrapbooking Video
Watch this Use Torn Paper Templates in Digital Scrapbooking Video Use Torn Paper Templates in Digital Scrapbooking Video Demonstrates the deconstruction of a digital scrapbook page using the ArtPlay Palette Surf’s Up Collection by Anna Aspnes Designs. It also shows you multiple ways you can use the RippedPaper No. 1 templates in your artsy digital […]
How to Use Different Textures in Digital Scrapbook Pages
Ulla-May, shares How to Use Different Textures in Digital Scrapbook Pages in Adobe Photoshop. Note that this tutorial can also be completed in Adobe Photoshop Elements. Creative Use of Textures Tutorial There are many ways to add texture to a photo/layout. This tutorial will provide guidance for adding texture to your digital artistry and scrapbooking […]
The Art of Memory Making and Digital Scrapbooking
Some thoughts The Art of Memory Making and Digital Scrapbooking. The Art of Memory Making and Digital Scrapbooking. The Importance of Memory Keeping Making memories then sharing them in a form that memorializes these moments is important. Not only does it provide us with an enjoyable hobby, that results in a visually captivating tangible keepsake, […]
Dimensional Perspective in Digital Scrapbooking Tutorial
Adryane, shares her process to create an Dimensional Perspective in Digital Scrapbooking Tutorial in her Orange and Red layout. Dimensional Perspective in Digital Scrapbooking Tutorial 1. The Foundation Choose a Solid Background. Create a New Layout (File> New Layout) Open, select and place a solid paper as your background. 2. The Photo Choose a Photo. Select […]
Digital Paint Scrapbook Page Foundation Tutorial
Miki, shares her Digital Paint Scrapbook Page Foundation Tutorial in Adobe Photoshop Elements. This Artsy Brushes Layout Foundation Tutorial may also be followed using Adobe Photoshop. Digital Paint Scrapbook Page Foundation Tutorial This design was WAY out of my comfort zone as I usually use neutral tones for my pages. But in Anna’s words: “Growth […]
5 Ways To Be Daring in Your Digital Scrapbook and Photo Artistry Pages
Read this 5 Ways To Be Daring in Your Digital Scrapbook and Photo Artistry Pages 5 Ways To Be Daring in Your Digital Scrapbook and Photo Artistry Pages It happens to us all and more often than you think. Every week I get emails or messages from artists and scrapbookers. Some are terrified to post […]
How to Use Texture and ToolSets in Digital Scrapbooking
Linda Davis shares How to Use Texture and ToolSets in Digital Scrapbooking. How to Use Texture and ToolSets in Digital Scrapbooking A step by step tutorial in showing how to add texture and dimention using Photoshop brushes in your digital scrapbooking and 1. Photo Skecth Effect Use an app or apply Photoshop filters to create […]
Digital Scrapbook Titles with Blending Modes Video
Watch this Digital Scrapbook Titles with Blending Modes Video. Digital Scrapbook Titles and Blending Modes Video This video highlights the use of Blending Modes in Adobe Photoshop/Elements for creating fabulous title work in your artsy digital scrapbooking pages. And deconstructs a heritage digital artistry layout by Fiona using the ArtPlay Palette Heath Collection. The video […]