Digital Scrapbooking Photo Effects: 6 Techniques to Try | aA
6 Ways to Add Digital Scrapbooking Photo Effects That Actually Look Good Digital scrapbooking photo effects turn ordinary snapshots into something worth a second look — and most of them don’t require starting from scratch in Photoshop. Creative Team member Miki Krueger walks through six approaches she uses regularly, from free smartphone apps to blending […]
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 […]
10 Ways to Use Scenic Album Templates
Today, I’m sharing 10 Ways to Use Scenic Album Templates in your photo artistry and digital scrapbooking. 10 Ways to Use Scenic Album Templates Introduction Use Scenic Layered Template Album No. 1 to share your photography. There are 20- 12 X 12 Layered Templates in this collection Plus a BONUS ‘Cover Set’ for photo book […]
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 […]
Selective Coloring with Adjustment Layers
Today Creative Team Member, Margo is sharing Selective Coloring with Adjustment Layers. Selective Coloring with Adjustment Layers Introduction You can use Adjustment Layers to brushes add a multi-color effect to your brushes Enables editable coloring. Provides SELECTIVE color application. Modify Element Properties as preferred. You will use .png transparent file in this tutorial. 1. Create […]
Create Expressive Marks with Charcoal Brushes
Today, Creative Team Member, Nancy Adams, is sharing Create Expressive Marks with Charcoal Brushes. Follow this tutorial in Adobe Photoshop Elements. Create Expressive Marks with Charcoal Brushes This tutorial is intended to guide you in using Charcoal No. 1 BrushSet to add expressive mark making to your digital sketches, photos, and artistry. See this FREE […]
ArtsyTransfers Moira with ArtPlay Palettes
Today, I’m sharing a new video on the [aalogo]YouTube ArtsyTransfers Moira with ArtPlay Palettes Video. ArtsyTransfers Moira with ArtPlay Palettes Guidance for using Artsy Transfers with ArtPlay Palettes. This video introduces you to the ArtPlay Palette Moira collection and demonstrates how to combine ArtPlay Palettes with ArtsyTransfers by deconstructing a digital artistry/scrapbooking layout by Miki […]
Artsy Paper Enlight App Tutorial
Creative Team Member, Trish, shares a Artsy Paper Enlight App Tutorial to get your next layout started. Artsy Paper Enlight App Tutorial Our garden has the most beautiful Wisteria vine along the side brick fence. Each year I watch as it sheds it leaves, lays dormant for a couple of months and then gradually starts […]
Artfully Stacked Layers
Creative Team Member, Beverly, shares her Artfully Stacked Layers Tutorial in Adobe Photoshop. Artfully Stacked Layers Artfully stacked layers of papers, ephemera, lace, and frames visually intrigue me. Let’s make one together. 1. Create a Foundation Establish a 12 X 12 New File, then place an solid paper of your choice. I chose ArtPlay Palette Bravura […]
Create a Clipping Mask with Brushes
Today, Creative Team Member, Miki, is sharing her process to Create a Clipping Mask with Brushes in Adobe Photoshop. Create a Clipping Mask with Brushes 1. Create a Foundation Build the background for your artsy layout design. Create a new 12 x 12 page at 300 dpi. Open and drag your paper onto the layout using the Move […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 using Templates and ArtPlay Palettes Video
A new video tutorial: Digital Scrapbook using Templates and ArtPlay Palettes Video Digital Scrapbook using Templates and ArtPlay Palettes Video Learn how to use templates with artsy digital scrapbooking kits/supplies. In this video: 1. You will be able to see in detail the following [aalogo] Digital Supplies: Hipster Plume Template Album No. 2 ArtPlay MiniPalette […]
Color Photoshop Brushes Tutorial for Digital Scrapbooking
Laura is sharing her Color Photoshop Brushes Tutorial for Digital Scrapbooking in Photoshop Elements. Color Photoshop Brushes Tutorial for Digital Scrapbooking Clip an Artsy Paper to a brush to achieve a variety of coloring effects. Yield different colors and texture effect based on the placement of the digital paper design. 1. Select a Brush Choose […]