Use ArtsyTransfers with Templates

Today, Linda is sharing one of her favorite techniques, Use ArtsyTransfers with Templates. Use ArtsyTransfers with Templates Story Every September, masses of Goldenrod flowers cover the twenty-four acres of unplowed Stolley Prairie. The blooms last only a few weeks, but what a beautiful scene while in bloom. The effect of a sea of yellow is […]

Modify Square Digital Scrapbooking Papers

Diane Weber shares her approach to Modify Square Digital Scrapbooking Papers to accommodate rectangle format scrapbooking. Follow this tutorial in Adobe Photoshop or Elements. Modify Square Digital Scrapbooking Papers Introduction Make 12 X 12 digital papers ‘fit’ or accommodate different sized layout formats. Four years ago I decided to make the move to 8×10 book […]

5 Ways to Create a Focal Point Using Frames

Today, Miki is sharing 5 Ways to Create a Focal Point Using Frames. 5 Ways to Create a Focal Point Using Frames Introduction Use Frames to add weight to your focal points. A FOCAL POINT elements that captures the viewers attention, either intentionally or by chance. The aim is to add eye-catching parts to your layout […]

Custom Inset Dimensional Frames

Today, Creative Team Member, Nancy Adams, is sharing how to create Custom Inset Dimensional Frames. This tutorial is created in Adobe Photoshop Elements but can be easily adapted in Adobe Photoshop Custom Inset Dimensional Frames Introduction Create your own Custom Inset Dimensional Frames in Adobe Photoshop Elements. Learn how to: Use Dimension to strengthen a […]

Smart Blur Your Watercolor Photo Edits

Today, Margos is sharing a cool technique to Smart Blur Your Watercolor Photo Edits. Introduction Uplift your photos and artistry layout designs using sketch and coloring techniques to yield a Watercolor photo effect. Use the Smart Blur Filter with inversion to yield the sketch. Colorize your image using duplicate layers and the Layer Mask with […]

Extend a Photo with Photoshop Brushes

Today, we are sharing this Extend a Photo with Photoshop Brushes tutorial by the talented Adryane. This tutorial may be followed in BOTH Adobe Photoshop and Elements. Extend a Photo with Photoshop Brushes Introduction Use Photoshop BrushSets to extend the subject matter of a blended photo. Learn to mask an image using a FotoBlendz clipping […]

Use Photoshop Brushes as Digital Scrapbook Focal Points

Trish Hoskin shares how to use Use Photoshop Brushes as Digital Scrapbook Focal Points. Use Photoshop Brushes as Digital Scrapbook Focal Points Introduction Provide guidance on how to create photo artistry with BrushSets as the main element. Use BrushSet images in the place of photos. Establish a BrushSet image as a focal point. 1. Select […]

Digital Scrapbook Extractions with ArtsyTransfers

Linda Davis shares one of her favorite techniques, Digital Scrapbook Extractions with ArtsyTransfers. Digital Scrapbook Extractions with ArtsyTransfers Introduction Learn how to showcase an extraction using ArtsyTransfers. Master this ‘Linda Davis’ signature technique. Use the Object Selection Tool in Photoshop CC to create an easy  Extraction. Place ArtsyTransfers and a Paper from an ArtPlay Palette […]

Blended Photo Artistry Effects with ArtsyKardz

Today, Margó is sharing a Blended Photo Artistry Effects with ArtsyKardz technique. Blended Photo Artistry Effects with ArtsyKardz Introduction Colorize with ArtsyKardz, Blending Modes and Filters. Learn how to: Modify ArtsyKardz to Colorize black and white images. Use Groups to organize multiple layers. Apply a Filter effect to multiple layers. Create a Custom Mask using […]

Double Exposure Technique in Photoshop Elements

Today, Creative Team Member, Nancy, is sharing her technique for creating Double Exposure Technique in Photoshop Elements. Double Exposure Technique in Photoshop Elements Introduction A Double Exposure is the blending of two or more images in an artistic design. You will learn: How to create an EXTRACTION in Photoshop Elements. Apply Blending Modes to combine 2 photos […]

Extractions and Color Balance in Digital Scrapbooking

Today, [aalogo] Creative Team Member, Miki Krueger is sharing guidance on how to create Extractions and Color Balance in Digital Scrapbooking and Photo Artistry. Extractions and Color Balance in Digital Scrapbooking Introduction Bold or vivid colors carry visual weight in your digital scrapbooking and photo artistry designs.  For example, red is suggests extreme energy, passion […]

How to Take Better Sunrise and Sunset Photos

Today [aalogo] Creative Team Member Joan Robillard is sharing her expertise on How to Take Better Sunrise and Sunset Photos. How to Take Better Sunrise and Sunset Photos Introduction Learn How Take Better Sunrise and Sunset photos. It’s not difficult to take sunrise and sunset photos. But there are a few things to consider to […]

Layering ArtPlay Palette Brushes

Today, Linda Davis, is sharing her Layering ArtPlay Palette Brushes approach. Layering ArtPlay Palette Brushes Introduction Layering ArtPlay Palette Brushes to support your photos. Layer brushes to create a background or FOUNDATION for Siberian Iris photo. Add COLOR and PATTERN in your photo artistry and digital scrapbooking designs. Learn how to ENHANCE your photo subjects […]

Fluorescent Chalk Brushes Photoshop Effect

Nancy Adams shares a Fluorescent Chalk Brushes Photoshop Effect. This tutorial is for use in Adobe Photoshop Elements. Fluorescent Chalk Brushes Photoshop Effect Introduction Learn how to apply a fluorescent chalk effect to BrushSet layers in your photo artistry designs. Recolor .png files from BrushSets using Color Fill (Elements) or Adjustment Layers (Photoshop) Change the […]

5 Ways to Use Stitched Templates

Today, I’m sharing 5 Ways to Use Stitched Templates. 5 Ways to Use Stitched Templates Introduction Use the 12 X 12 Stitched Templates No. 1 to create your next photo artistry layout. There are 4- 12 X 12 Stitched Templates in this collection Templates are delivered in BOTH .psd and .png format. Clean AND distressed […]

Adobe Photoshop Camera App

Today, Creative Team Member, Viv, is providing an introduction to the Adobe Photoshop Camera App. Adobe Photoshop Camera App Introduction Use the App to process your photos for inclusion in your photo artistry and digital scrapbooking layouts. Edit your photos on your smart phone or device using the Adobe Photoshop Camera App. Import the images […]

Custom Masking Technique for Creative Photo Blending

Barbara shares a Custom Masking Technique for Creative Photo Blending. Custom Masking Technique for Creative Photo Blending Introduction Use the ThinStrips Mask series to create foundations that coordinate with your photos. Clip [aalogo] digital papers and elements to the ThinStrips Masks to create custom transfer elements. Add PaperTextures No. 5 to create depth and dimension to your […]

Photo Artistry ArtsyKardz Coloring Effect

Today, Margo is sharing a fun Photo Artistry ArtsyKardz Coloring Effect. Photo Artistry ArtsyKardz Coloring Effect Introduction Colorize WordART, Brushes and Text using ArtsyKardz .jpg files. Apply a cool color gradient effect to WordART and BrushSet files. Make the magic happen using the Clipping Mask function. Coordinate COLOR in your layout designs quickly and with […]

13 Ways Using FotoInspired Templates

Today, I’m sharing 13 Ways Using FotoInspired Templates. 13 Ways to Using FotoInspired Templates What is FotoInspired? Learn about FotoInspired. Aside from everyday ‘project life’ style scrapbooking and memory keeping, These templates can also be used in the following ways. 1. Travel Albums Document vacations and travel photos and memorabilia. Clip photos and memorabilia images […]

Special Photo Effects in Photoshop Elements

Today Laura is sharing a Special Photo Effects in Photoshop Elements tutorial. Special Photo Effects in Photoshop Elements Introduction Add a little, or a lot of grunge, with this easy photo effect in Photoshop Elements. It’s a great way to salvage: Old photos, such as this scan of a color slide snapped in the 1960s. […]

Master Digital Scrapbook Design Using Templates

Marnie shares how to Master Digital Scrapbook Design Using Templates. Introduction Do you struggle with creating a layout from a blank canvas? Templates might just be the answer. A template “is a blueprint design for a finished page.” (Anna Aspnes) Serves as a map to guide us through a project. Afford structure for the beginner. […]

Embossed Cut-Out Title Effect

Today, Creative Team Member, Margó Juhász is sharing a Embossed Cut-Out Title Effect. Embossed Cut-Out Title Effect Introduction Create a cut-out text effect in Photoshop or Elements. Create a Text Selection using keyboard shortcuts Apply a Inverted Layer Mask. Add a Bevel and Emboss Layer Style to enhance the effect. 1. Establish Layout Foundation Create […]

Text on a Path in Photoshop Elements

Miki shares how to create Text on a Path in Photoshop Elements. Text on a Path in Photoshop Elements Introduction Learn how to place text: Around a Shape On a Selection On a custom Path 1. Create Layout Foundation Establish a layout foundation using an Artsy Paper and a photo clipped to a FotoBlendz Mask. […]

ArtsyKardz Cut-Out Title Effect

Today Creative Team Member, Barbara Houston, is sharing ArtsyKardz Cut-Out Title Effect tutorial. ArtsyKardz Cut-Out Title Effect Introduction Create a letter template and embellish with ArtsyKardz to create an awesome cut-out title effect. Use Pinterest to find layout design ideas. Create a custom letter mask using the Shape Tool with a Font in Adobe Photoshop or Elements. […]