digital scrapbooking Archives

Give Your Layout a Romantic Feel

Audience: Beginners Category: Photoshop Tips Operating System: Windows 7 Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5 Nothing says Valentine’s Day than brilliant bursts of rosy color, and the Love So Sweet Collection Biggie by Doris Castle, is bursting with shades of pretty pink, passionate purple, and romantic red. It’s packed with plenty of inspiring papers, a seemingly endless array of […]

Never-Ending Card Tutorial

I’m always on the lookout for unique cards! I love cards with flaps, pop-ups, interaction, and fun themes. So when I saw the never-ending Card, I knew I had to figure out how to make one and share it with you! You’ll be amazed at how easy and fun it is! Supplies used: Cardstock for […]

Layout Design Process: Joyce Schardt

We are excited to bring you a new series here on the blog where we interview Scrap Girls Product Designers & Creative Team Members about their layout design process. We hope this will give you insight into the inner workings of their creative process and inspire you along the way! This time we are interviewing […]

Using Stroke Layer Styles in Photoshop

Audience: Beginners Category: Photoshop Tips Operating System: Windows 7 Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5 Photos, photos, and more photos! I have a pretty large family, so when I make digital scrapbooking layouts, I tend to use lots of photos to get everyone in. Sometimes that works well, but other times it can be overwhelming visually. To […]

Custom Wrapping Paper Using Align & Distribute

Audience: Intermediate Category: Printable Projects, Cards & Hybrid Crafts Operating System: Windows 7 Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 I just love wrapping presents. Especially for someone like my mother-in-law, Suzanne, who appreciates the extra effort that goes into making a package beautiful. With Suzanne’s birthday coming up this month, I thought it would be fun […]

Using Presets and Guides in PSE 11

Audience: Beginners Category: Photoshop Elements Tips Operating System: Windows 8 Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 One of my favorite things about digital scrapbooking is that there is so much room for creativity. Everyone approaches it differently and that approach can change from layout to layout. Personally, I usually start a layout with the photos, but […]

Art Journal Blossom Pockets

There are many ways to create pockets for your art journal page. This method is one of my favorites because it is very simple to create, and easily cut out with scissors. Plus it can be used as a design element as well as an envelope that has an unexpected surprise inside! The size is […]

Printable Hanging Door Sign

When my granddaughter was a baby I did one of these for her room at home – the difference was I spelled out her name on the blocks. Now that I live closer she gets to spend some nights with me so it’s time for a photo update and a sign for her bedroom door […]

Scanning Children’s Artwork for use on Digital Layouts

Audience: Beginners Category: Layout Techniques Operating System: Windows 7 Software: Adobe Photoshop CC Imagine my excitement when I first saw Angie Brigg’s and Jo Corne’s Art Journey ScrapSimple products! I can get lost for hours in an art store – and basically got lost for hours with the Art Journey products, too. The possibilities seemed […]

Printable Home Sweet Home Wall Art

We are a military family and have moved around some. Not as much as most military families, but we have lived in 3 different states. I thought it would be fun to celebrate all of the homes we’ve shared so when we finally retire to one place, we can look back and see where […]