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Discover the Magic of Dynamic Brushes

Let’s learn a little bit about a creative little gem in the SG Design Shop – Dynamic Brushes. Dynamic Brush sets are as fun to use as they are mysterious. My goal is to show you how a dynamic brush differs from a regular brush, give you some examples, and help you learn how they […]

Altering Embellishments using Blend Modes

Let’s not shy away from the obvious: Emily’s first Scrap Girls Club, Antiquities, is gorgeous! The aged papers, the vintage ephemera, the useful buttons, the wonderful, clustered flowers…and the transfers. Those transfers! Their transparency allows them to be used as overlays, as stamps, as photo mats, and even in Art Journaling. I took some time […]

Mix and Match Digital Layout and Album Templates

Do you find yourself short on time or lacking inspiration when you sit down to do a layout? Do you have several sets of ScrapSimple Digital Layout and Album Templates, but you want to be a bit more creative? Then I have the solution for you! Combining digital layout templates together will give you an endless supply of creative […]

Scrap Girls SS Club Exclusive: Music Mania!

Be inspired to record the memories and events involving music with the August ScrapSimple Club: Music Mania! We asked Doris & Cherise what types of projects their club products would work well for. Here’s what they had to say: It’s great for highlighting the special moments of recitals, for reminiscing about memories of a favorite concert you’ve been to, for reflecting on how […]

Adjusting Layer Opacity In Photoshop

Changing the opacity of different layers is an easy way to enhance your digital scrapbook pages. Adjusting layer opacity allows you to easily blend papers and photos. You can also use it to lessen the effects of blending modes and actions. In this tutorial, you will learn how to change a layer’s opacity in Photoshop. […]

Making Music with Dynamic Brushes

I majored in music in college. I breathed, ate, slept music. It’s still in my blood. I can’t help but tap my toes or wave my arms when I hear a good song. I break out in random show tunes when people ask me questions. I’m always humming or singing or playing air-piano (because I […]

5 Tips for Using ScrapSimple Embellishment Templates

ScrapSimple Embellishment Templates are a wonderful, yet often under-used way to expand your scrapbooking supplies. Many scrappers, however, are intimidated and unsure where to start when trying to use them. In this tutorial, I will show you my step-by-step process for using embellishment templates, as well as a few handy tips thrown in, so that […]

Resolution Made Easy

Resolution. The Oxford Dictionary says it is “the degree of detail visible in a photographic or television image.” In simpler terms, it’s how “in focus” an image appears to be. Higher resolution means more detail. Lower resolution means less clarity. However, because of different terms such as dpi (dots per inch), ppi (pixels per inch), […]

Star-Shaped Positive Sayings Card

I have a teenage granddaughter and I know with all the drama that can happen in their lives, it never hurts to build them up and encourage them. I decided to make a little star-shaped card with positive sayings that she could put on her dresser or desk and look at every day. This project […]

Customizing Word Art Blanks

Our designers pack lots of beautiful word art into their collections, and this month’s club is no exception! Syndee Nuckles has given us so many colorful choices in her Stories We Tell Collection. But let’s be honest: no collection can contain all the word art you’ll ever need. Sometimes the perfect words are on the […]