Thanks for stopping by! I believe scrapbooking is all about preserving memories. Whether you’re a seasoned scrapbooker or beginner, I think you’ll enjoy what’s in store for you here at the Café. I hope to provide tips, inspiration & information about scrapbooking resources. I’ll also be available to help you tackle any challenges you may face. So, sit a spell, browse the menu categories and enjoy a “fresh cup” of inspiration in the galleries. I look forward to scrapping with you…
Transform your photos from ordinary to amazing with the power of blending. It’s creative, easy, fun, and will make your family and friends say “Oh my!” If you look up the meaning of the phrase “Blend in” you would find multiple definitions based on the circumstances. For example, as it relates to cooking, it means to add to a mixture or substance and mix it thoroughly. In other circumstances it means to look like one belongs with a particular group…
Last week I posted about weaving paper in digital scrapbooking. That post got very long with all the detail I provided so I didn’t get to talk about how we can weave (intermingle) other elements. As promised, this week I’ll cover some of the other fun things we can do with weaving on digital scrapbook layouts. Before I begin just a quick reminder that I am using the most current version of Photoshop Elements (PSE) – 2024. Some of my…
I’ve just closed my eyes again. Climbed aboard the dream weaver train. Driver take away my worries of today and leave tomorrow behind. Those words are from the song “Dream Weaver” by Gary Wright. It was a hugely popular song in the 1970s. At least for me 😊 I loved that song and all the while I was working on this post it echoed in my head. And you’re welcome for the ear worm 😉 Today I’m going to talk…
I’m sure you’ve seen text written around a shape. It’s a very regular occurrence on things such as logos. All you have to do is search for “Circle Logos With Text” to see how many are out there. Have you ever tried writing text around a shape in a layout only to find it’s not working out great? A lot of people struggle with getting the orientation of the text to mimic what you often see in those logos I…
Have you ever worked on a project where you’ve created a specific color scheme using your own custom colors? I know I’ve done this more than once. Think for a minute about the color chips you get at the hardware store when you’re looking to paint a room at home. How handy would it be to create your own custom color palette in Photoshop Elements (PSE) to be used in future projects? Bet you didn’t know you could do that!…