[harlowinct]

I am new to using these. I recently got PSE but I also have MacroMedia Fireworks MX. I've been able to do some things with brushes in Fireworks but I would like to become familiar with PSE.

I've admired many of the results of brushes, particularily on the following layouts (I've also uploaded the pictures, hopefully!):

the "Bea and Sam" layout on http://store.scrapgi.../product/13090/

the layout by Valerie Randall on http://store.scrapgirls.com/product/12809/...-Aloha-Hula-Sue

I can't for the life of me figure out how to get the light and dark pinks of the overlay! I think I can kind of figure out the AHS brushes: filling in with paper and changing the black line drawing to white. Is that the right approach?

I'm really excited about learning new techniques and am very good with computers. I recently received the Bamboo Fun pen and tablet and love both! I have no artistic ability (i.e. drawing, painting, dimension, etc.) to speak of, tho'. I love scrapping, both traditionally and digitally.

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[CRS]

Before I begin, I must warn you that brushes are very addicting, lol!!

Overlays are great tools to have. When I use them, I usually place them over a paper that I'm using for the background. Then, I experiment with the blending modes in PSE and find the look I want. You can also change the color of the overlay using the paint bucket or a mask to achieve different looks, too.

Brushes are amazing. You can adjust the size, direction, opacity, color and so much more. Shalae Tippets has a wonderful ebook in the boutique that walks you through a ton of different techniques and uses for brushes. You can paint with them, use them as an eraser or use them like a rubber stamp (in paper scrapping). I always do my brushwork on a new layer in case I need to change something later on, too. It's been awhile since I've used PSE, so I don't remember where everything is located, but if you select the brush tool, a lot of the options I mentioned will show up in the top bar. I hope I've helped you a little bit!

[April Showers]

Welcome to ScrapGirls! We're happy to have you here.

I would have to suggest to get this e book my Shalae Tippets Mastering Brushes for Photoshop Elements. She gives how-to's neat ideas and fantastic examples. There is a class using the book that runs a few times a year. Worth every penny.

[goodqueenbee]

Welcome to Scrap girls! Glad you found us... answers abound! Check out the university button above!

[varanda]

Looks like Thao Did a colour overlay of pink and an outline of white on her Overlay template LO, I did a colour overlay of white and then faded the Overlay template back. I don't know how to tell you to make a colour overlay in PSE, it's real easy in PS.

(Welcome to Scrap Girls!)

[varanda]

Just talked to Angie (our customer service queen), she said in PSE, you can do a new color fill layer, then adjust the mode of it.

She also said she did a tutorial in the newsletter this week that might help you.

[needadietcoke]

Welcome to Scrap Girls! BEWARE!!! Brushes and styles and actions. . . Oh, my! They are very addictive. Sounds like you got the help you needed. If it still isn't clear, let us know!

[harlowinct]

Just got the eBook Mastering Brushes! Guess I have a little reading to do.............

When the next sale hits SG, I'll treat myself to the Secrets Revealed for PSE, too. Off to do some addicting now.......................

Thanx for all the help!!!