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Using the Sponge Tool in Photoshop Elements

Audience: Intermediate Category: Photoshop Elements Tips Operating System: Windows 8 Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 There are so very many tools in Photoshop Elements (PSE) that I have never opened, much less attempted to use. To be honest, they intimidate me. I have a habit of getting comfortable with what I know and forgetting about […]

Inspiration from Melissa Renfro’s Endless Possibilities Product Line

Audience: Beginners Category: Layout Techniques Operating System: Windows 7 Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 January’s Scrap Girls Club, aptly named “Endless Possibilities,” is rich with papers, embellishments, word art, and more. As I opened each new file, I felt like I was adding one more member to a large, happy family. I was particularly taken […]

DIY: Photo Canvas for Valentine’s Day

Hey everyone! Charissa here today. Need an idea for a quick and EASY Valentine’s craft for your sweetie. I have an idea that comes together quickly and ends up making a great décor piece as well that you can leave out all year long. My husband likes having recent photos of us for work, so […]

Age Your Digital Photos

Audience: Intermediate Category: Photoshop Tips Operating System: Windows 7 Software: Adobe Photoshop CS6 Working with images on the computer amazes me… especially old photos. Knowing the time and effort involved decades ago in actually taking and developing a photo makes me want to know the importance of that particular image. Why was the photo taken? […]

Valentines Hanging Hearts Wall Decor

I wanted to make a little Valentines decoration for the wall in my craft room. I decided to use my Silhouette Cameo for this project but you can use whatever software that you create with. Digital scrapbooking supplies used: Sweet On You Collection Craft supplies used: 8.5 x 11 cardstock for printing Scissors or Silhouette […]

Valentine Paper Flower Bouquet

I love flowers! What girl doesn’t, especially for Valentine’s Day? But I never remember to water them, they are so expensive and don’t last long! Paper flowers to the rescue! No watering, no dying out and definitely not as expensive! I want to show you three varieties of flowers that are perfect for your valentine! […]

New Class: Learn Digital Scrapbooking Using PSE!

Last week we announced the release of our first video based class in our partnership with Digital Scrapper! If you are a beginner or just want to pick up some new tips and tricks – then this class is for you! I went through the class to create some marketing for the Boutique and let […]

A Little Masking Magic Using Adobe Photoshop Touch!

Audience: Techies Category: Apps, Technology & Hardware Operating System: iPad 3 Software: Adobe Photoshop Touch app Whenever I create a new layout, I have a few old standbys I always turn to. Journaling, embellishment clusters, and masking tools are essential “tools” in my scrapbooking “tool box.” So when I first started scrapping on my iPad, […]

Digital Scrapbooking with Paper Pieces

Audience: Everyone Category: Digital Scrapbooking Supplies Operating System: Windows 7 Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 I was asked to work with Elisha Barnett’s Paper Cutting products. They are based on Scherenschnitte, the German/Swiss art of paper-cutting practiced predominantly in the United States by the Pennsylvania Dutch on commemorative documents, wall hangings, and Christmas decorations. The […]

Printable Altered Garden Planner & Journal

I have a small vegetable garden and a fairly large perennial garden both of which bring me a lot of pleasure each year. From year to year I have good intentions of writing down the date I planted my tomatoes, when the roses were cut back, when I began my annual fight with big iridescent […]