Jenna Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Here is my Task 16 - Bring It I used the design from Amanda Sok's Papaw's Girl, linked in reply 199 above. I also moved m Task 7 to the JJ gallery - thought I had done that but I must have forgotten about it! Off to work on Task 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Task 17 I love Durin Eberhart's simplistic elegance as seen in this layout: Just Think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflykisses Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Task 14 - Took multiple pictures with my macro lens changing the apeture to change the amount of detail in the background. Task 15 - Plan to scraplift this page by Brandy Murray for task 16 http://scrapgirls.com.ipbhost.com/index.php?app=gallery&module=images§ion=viewimage&img=114130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I absolutely love the work that Brandy Murry does. This layout in particular is so beautiful, I just had to put these stackers in my cart. Her layouts are always lovely and she inspires me to do better. I enjoy seeing her layouts. Brandy Murry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDecker Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 Fri 21st -Task 18 Do you have a template, technique or embellishment that you use with creating EVERY layout? Requirement: Share with us what the product or technique is and how or why you use it so often. How do you make it uniquely yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjc Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 TASK 18: for every layout i use Lr to adjust my photos....this makes a big difference i feel... I make the adjustments myself and also use presets and then tweak the presets too.... this is the only thing i could say i use for every layout.... as a second choice and a new one at that i would say i have started to use heidi's shadow action on a lot of my layouts... it makes amazing shadows and especially when i want something to look really lifted off the page i use it with the warp tool.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivi5 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Task 17: I scraplifted Amanda McGees Legos layout for my Snowman layout Task 18: I don't think i use anything on every layout but drop shadows. I really like adding the little shadow for a more realistic look. I had just been using the default till I bought the scrapbook secrets revealed and learned i could change the color to make the shadows looked even more real. As far as making it my own. i suppose it is just the direction i chose and length of the shadow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Task 18. Strokes I use the 'Stroke' feature on every single layout that I do. Either on the background paper, fonts, embellishments or the photo. I find that it really makes my layouts look 'finished' I do them all sizes and colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Task 18 One thing I do with every layout is maximize my finished layout to full size on screen before I do the final save and upload to the gallery. I like to have an idea of what my layout will look like when viewed in the gallery. In PSE 7 I close both the project and palette bins, then I click on the maximize button of the window my layout is in. Then I use the scroll wheel on my mouse to enlarge the window to give me a full size view on my screen. In PSE 9 I just click on the maximize button of my layout window, and then I use the scroll wheel on my mouse to enlarge the the window to give me a full size view. These views give me a good idea of what my layout will look like in the gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podiumchick Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Task 17: One thing I really like about Thao Cosgrove's Lo's is her use of scripture as journaling or word art. That inspires me because I want others to be able to look at my work, now or later, and see my faith woven through the pages. Task 18: One new thing that I've picked up and now use on every LO is Heidi's new basic shadow action. These shadows are so realistic. I need to spend time learning how to use the adjustable feature. I do love that you can really play with these and get them 'just right'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Okey Dokey! I'm back. Here's my Task 11 Rising Water: No Exit. I can't wait to see what you've all been doing while I've been off-line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Task 12: Wow! I've been looking at some really fantastic work. So hard to choose my favourite. In the end I decided not to limit myself to just one. So I had two favourites: PolkaDot's Moment Worth Remembering; and Jenna's Bring it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolkaDot Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Mon 17th -Task 14:How well do you know your camera? Take at least 4 photos using different settings on your camera and download them to your computer. You will be using one or more of these photos for an upcoming layout task. Working on this one now- had battery issues ........ Tues 18th -Task 15 Browse the Designer galleries for a layout to scraplift. Requirement: Leave love on at least 5 layouts and link your "to be scraplifted" layout to the game thread. Done. Scraplifting Caroline's The Tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolkaDot Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Mon 17th -Task 14:How well do you know your camera? Took may pictures using many settings. Not very good yet, but found a lot of setting I didn't know I had, plus learned how to reset. Learned how to take continuous pics. Lots of pictures of sleeping dog and DH. Will post LO and catch up on the remaining tasks, plus LSL on those new LOs since I last looked in the gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Task 13: Anyone want to jump in to my question about Masks and how to use them in Paint Shop Pro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reminiscing Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Task 18 -- I think the only technique or product I use in every layout would be shadows, usually Sarah Batdorf's ScrapSimple Tools - Styles: Basic Shadows 6501. I love that they make shadowing a one double-click process. Sometimes I change the size of the shadow to fit the item I'm shadowing even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenna Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Still haven't researched my favorite designer - but I am ready to post about task 18. I use shadows on every layout, I can't imagine not using them somewhere. I used to use Sarah's basic shadows most, but I am really digging Heidi's new realistic shadow action. They are gorgeous & add so much depth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenna Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I really don't have a favorite designer, but I settled on Amanda Sok since I scraplifted her LO for our recent LO assignment. I love her edgy, funky, & fun style. It is evident in her LOs, her designs, & her photos. I really relate to the grungy but sweet look showcased in so many of her pages. This LO shows some of the style that draws me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjc Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I love that dee has all the tasks on the first post so easy to find everything. And didn't see a task for today yet. Or is there one on Saturday? I know there isn't on Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDecker Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 There is one on Saturday as long as I don't think Saturday is Sunday like I did today! Sat 22nd -Task 19 Leave a welcoming comment on 6 new members profiles and don't forget to check out their galleries while you are there. Not sure how to find new members? Check out the Meet and Greet forum or click the Members tab and then sort by Join date. New members are found on the LAST pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Task 19 completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolkaDot Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Task 16: Harry and Friends. Task 16 for Jumpstart January: Photo from Task 14 (learn your camera;) technique from Task 13: Pen Tool (stroked Doris C's Paint Strokes Brush on the pen tool path on the outermost border;) Scraplift from Task 15: Caroline K's The Tree. This was a great task! I spent hours on the Pen Tool, trying out different brushes and pattern fills along the path. I had a cute border of paw prints, but it was just a little too busy. It was really fun to learn, though! Thanks for the great challenges, Dee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaAngel Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Finished Task 16. Here it is My Heart I lifted Angie's Adore and used photos from the task where we took photos using different camera settings. I also used vector shapes (my query from from task 13) to make photo masks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaAngel Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Finished Task 17 - Brandy Hackman is one of my favorite designers (let me tell you it was really HARD to pick one because I love them all and have too many favorites!). As I was perusing her gallery I realized that her LOs have a very strong family focus. I love that she is capturing all those family memories. Since that is a big reason I scrap it is the one thing I love the most about Brandy. Here is one of her LOs that I love and that captures a multi-generational memory. Pennies on the Train Tracks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaAngel Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Task 18 - I use shadow styles and/or actions on nearly every LO I do. I know how to make my own shadows, even to make shadows on separate layers, but the SG styles and actions save me so much time! I have to smile when I get a comment on a LO about the shadows and all I had to do was click a button to make a great shadow. There are so many that I use that I may miss linking some of them here but I'll try. I love that for the actions that add a separate layer I can still transform the shadow to give it more or less depth. That really allows me to make it my own. Here are the links to the ones I use most often: ScrapSimple Tools - Styles: Basic Shadows 6501 ScrapSimple Tools - Actions: Shadow Layer 6501 PSE ScrapSimple Tools - Actions: Deep Shadows 6501 PSE and PS Biggie ScrapSimple Tools - Actions: Realistic Shadows - Firm Materials PSE 11302 ScrapSimple Tools - Actions: Realistic Shadows - Basic 11301 ScrapSimple Tools - Actions: Mega Lift III-Linear PSE Biggie ScrapSimple Tools - Actions: Mega Lift II-Circular PSE Biggie ScrapSimple Tools - Actions: Mega Lift I - Squared Biggie I believe all of these have versions that will work with PSE and PS. I use PSE so most of the links may take you to the PSE version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaAngel Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Just finished Task 19. I learned something new about finding members! Thanks for the task! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podiumchick Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Task 19 done! (Hope I didn't lose count!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjc Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 task 19 done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Task 15: Chosing just one is soooo difficult. I've spent hours coming up with the one to scraplift: Jan Hick’s Close Closer Closest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolkaDot Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Task 17: I don't have a favorite designer! I am not being diplomatic- LOL. I like something different about every single desingner. I love the great mix of styles found among the designers. But, one thing I learned about Trish Yochum is that her great-great Grandfather serve and was wounded in the Civil War. She has a great layout and even has a photo of him! Here is her LO: Great Great Grandfather at 2nd Battle of Bull Run. I also love her Civil War Collection Mini! I had not seen this LO before the challenge, so it was a great find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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