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Post by cats4jan on Sept 16, 2017 20:21:08 GMT
Using a template ...pretty much as designed (although there is no need to use a template as designed, it should be a starting point for your creativity. Just know that all parts of a psd template can be manipulated or deleted, as each is on it's own layer) template and kit: kitty designs - you alone  |
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Post by Lillias on Sept 17, 2017 12:49:18 GMT
That looks like a lovely template Janice. You have used it to good advantage on your page. Must see what I can come up with later tonight.
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Post by Lillias on Sept 18, 2017 12:52:20 GMT
OK here is my version. I enjoyed doing this Janice. Kit used Art and Vision by Lavender Designs pics from pixabay  |
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Post by hmca on Sept 19, 2017 1:13:25 GMT
Janice and Lillias, I like both of your templates......I am always drawn to the minimalistic pages. I thought I would give this a try using some pictures from our recent trip. Whenever I try any of your scrapping projects I gain a new respect for what you do! While things look like they should be simple, they never turn out to be when I attempt a project. This is the template I used:  And this is what I ended up with....after much trial and error....but I did like the challenge and learned how to move things around.  While I don't mind how the tree looks coming below the frame I couldn't figure out for the life of me how to mask it away. I also thought it might be interesting to treat it like an oob and have that one branch extending over the frame at the bottom. After spending well over an hour on this I thought enough was enough. I am sure if I did this more often it wouldn't be such a trial and error process. Thanks for the inspiration! |
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Post by Lillias on Sept 19, 2017 10:40:24 GMT
Love the look of the template you have Helen and what you have done with it. In this case the tree looks fine coming below the frame but if you want to get rid of that put a layer mask on the clipping mask layer and using black just brush it away. Also if you want the branch to pop out over the frame at the bottom just put a layer mask on the frame layer and again brush away the part of the frame that lies over the branch. It helps to reduce the opacity of the frame layer so that you can see exactly what part of the frame to brush away and then put the opacity back up again. Zooming in when you do this sort of work also helps immensely to see what you are doing. This is a not very good visual example as I couldn’t find a good photo to work with – If you look at my layers tab you will see where I put the layer masks and where I used the brush to brush away the parts I didn’t want showing through and where I brushed the frame away to make an OOB of the top branch.  pic from morguefile |
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Post by cats4jan on Sept 19, 2017 12:25:55 GMT
Helen, I like how you used the frame to draw the eye to a part of the photo - you don't always need to do an OOB to use this technique. Merely framing it works very nicely. And, your example shows my point exactly - a template is a starting point - one does not have to strictly follow any template.
And, I like the way Lillias had that branch coming out. Great example of that.
So many ways to personalize our layouts.
I often forget to use a mask when erasing - using masks is always the best way to alter a photo because with simply erasing there is no going back. At least I remember to duplicate my item/photo when erasing so I have the original to fall back on when I goof. However, maskes are so far superior to just erasing. Thanks for the reminder, Lillias.
And Lillias, your project is beautiful. Making the photos at the bottom larger makes the photos more important on the page, rather than just an embellishment like it is in the original template. Plus, the simple outline 'frame' of the photo adds alot. It's a technique I use very often. I, too, like to keep my layouts simple, and using an outline instead of a frame does just that.
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Post by hmca on Sept 19, 2017 13:17:50 GMT
Thank you for the explanation, Lillias. While I remember using a mask on the shadow a few times (it kept showing up on my picture), I am not sure I tried it on the frame. I got everything all mixed up trying to change things around. I did end up locking the layers I wanted to move but by that time I had probably messed things up already. I can see where if I ever got serious about this how helpful it would be to save the layers....which I never do....even when working on photography.
So thank you both for inspiring me to dabble in the world of scrapping for a bit.
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Post by Lillias on Sept 19, 2017 13:43:08 GMT
Thanks to you too Helen for taking part. Please feel free to dabble anytime, we love to have you.
The invitation is open to anyone who would like to dabble in the scrapbooking world. Just jump right in. You might be surprised what you can do and how much you would like it.
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Post by Lillias on Sept 29, 2017 17:31:57 GMT
Here is a template I put together. Please feel free to use the idea to create a scrapbook page of your own. It's just made up of rectangles and shapes indicating where to place your photos/graphics.  |
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Post by Lillias on Sept 29, 2017 23:09:52 GMT
I constructed this page with the template in my last post... Kit used - Enjoy Life by Louisescrap at DigiScrapBooking.ch  |
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Post by cats4jan on Sept 29, 2017 23:34:24 GMT
Yes, she is lovely and she seems to like posing for her new scrapbook layout.
Great use of shapes to dress up a page.
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Post by whippet on Sept 30, 2017 17:57:00 GMT
I have just been looking at templates on the Goodies section.
But I didn't have a clue what to do with them.
So I was really pleased to read this topic.
Thanks Janice and Lillias.
And Lola is lovely.
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Post by Sepiana on Sept 30, 2017 18:31:51 GMT
I have just been looking at templates on the Goodies section. But I didn't have a clue what to do with them. The link below will take you to several tutorials on how to you use templates for digital scrapbooking as well as for photography projects.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=chx8Jf57k5E
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Post by cats4jan on Sept 30, 2017 20:05:50 GMT
You will find that most digital scrapbook kit designers make layered psd templates with the idea that you are going to clip either photos or background papers to the main shapes. The rest of the design elements on the templates are suggestions on where to place embellishments on your finished page. As for text - either you can click on the text and edit it, or, optionally, you merely use their text as a suggestion of where text can go. You would then just delete the templates text.
Another form of template - like Lillias has provided - is a diagram or blueprint of a layout design. They are usually jpgs which you use as a suggestion of how to design a layout.
There is a third option - better known as a quick page. These are in png format. They are almost finished designs where you place a photo underneath the design so it peeks through an opening or you can drop a photo on top of the design to cover an opening or a shape that is a photo placeholder. These pngs are not meant to be altered and the basic design cannot be altered because a png acts like a jpg - in that the layers flattened. However, items can be added on top of the design to personalize it.
So, if you wish to have complete control of your design, make sure your template comes in the psd layered format. With layers you have full control. You can move, resize, and even delete any layer you wish to.i
Note - sometimes designers use the term template when what they are really talking about is a quick page. Although this is happening less and less, it's still out there. If you make sure you get a layered template in psd format, you will get the most versatile product to help you design your scrapbook layout
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