Okay, so now you’re probably certain I’ve dangerously veered off course. What can a coffee filter possibly have to do with scrapbooking? Well funny story there. Back in the day when the original Your Scrapping Café was still open, we actually did use coffee filters in lots of different ways when working on a traditional scrapbook page. Believe it or not, once we actually made flowers using those filters. But that’s definitely not the kind of filter I’m going to…
Whether you’re a traditional or digital scrapbooker, this is one of the best weekends of the year. It’s time for inter-National Scrapbooking Day/weekend. Many online festivities have already begun and some will stretch into the coming week. What a great weekend for all scrapbookers across the world. While there are no records of when exactly the first National Scrapbook Day was celebrated, it is believed to have been created in 1994 by Creative Memories. It is now celebrated every year…
Have you ever wanted just an outline of a shape in Photoshop Elements (PSE)? This seems like something that ought to be easy to accomplish. However, so many people seem to struggle with this. Most people typically know how to add an outline to a shape. The trickier part is knowing how to end up with just the outline…no fill. I don’t know about you but I frequently use shapes that aren’t completely solid…just an outline. Sort of a cookie…
Blending in digital scrapbooking refers to the process of seamlessly merging different elements, such as photos, papers, or embellishments, to create a harmonious and artistic composition. It can involve adjusting the opacity, layering, and blending modes of these elements to achieve a unique visual effect. Blending is a versatile and creative technique that can take your digital scrapbooking to the next level. Whether you want to create soft and seamless transitions, add texture and depth, or experiment with artistic effects,…
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…