Daily Archives: September 23, 2008

Up and Running

I am up and running! With digital layouts that is. After reading a review on Jessica Sprague’s on-line classes by a fellow reporter on Craft Critique…I just had to sign up for a class. Actually…I ended up signing up for two! I wasn’t sure exactly where to start as I’ve been slowly learning to digi-scrap over the past year and a half in my free time. It DOES take a while when you’re learning on your own for the most part but I’ve put together some fun layouts that I’m pretty proud of. I thought perhaps this first class may be a little basic but halfway through…I’m thrilled with what I’ve learned. While I’m used to designing layouts on my own instead of using templates…the hints, free downloads and tricks I’ve learned have really made it worth my while.How come I didn’t know about this MONTHS ago?! If you’re wanting to learn digital scrapbooking or just want to learn more about Photoshop…Jessica Sprague’s on-line classes are a fabulous place to start….and keep learning!

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One of the most basic things I learned was to use the arrow keys to nudge your image or element one pixel in any direction. Wow, wow, wow! This makes my life so much easier. How on earth did I not know this before?!!

These pages are from my first week lesson from Up and Running with Photoshop. I’ll be sharing more as I go along. Hope they inspire someone else to give this a whirl! If you’re looking for stamping…I’ll be back in the morning with a fun stamped card design.

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Got the Map?

Every now and then a map is a good thing! They give you a little direction and a place to start. Page Maps is a great web-site with new maps each month full of great ideas. And not only do they have new page maps each month, they have card maps as well. What a great resource to inspire and get your creativity into high gear. The following page is one I created using September’s Page Maps for inspiration. I love these maps so much, I wrote a Craft Critique review on them. Want to check it out?

Bouquet

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This layout was inspired by my two darling youngest boys. They sure know how to make a girl feel special. 😉

While some may see a handful of weeds, I see a beautiful bouquet. I truly am a lucky girl to have such handsome boys bringing me flowers. I treasure these moments.

May you find joy in the little things today!

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Supply List:

Stamps:
-Art of Framing (Rummage Bin line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Everyday Petities (mona lisa moments line) by CHF

Ink:
-Black Palette ink by Stewart Superior

Paper:
-cardstock by Bazzill
-patterned paper by Prima

Other:
-flower by Prima
-letters by American Crafts
-ribbon by Creative Impressions
-buttons by Autumn Leaves
-pin by Fancy Pants Designs