LouHoo Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 A warm hello to everyone:) Just thought I'd share a quick funny story: About 3 years ago I dove into learning CS3 all on my own (not knowing ScrapGirls even existed). I literally spent about a good 6 months trying to learn many things. Unfortunately, I walked away from the program and forgot everything! FYI: Don't do this:) So, a couple of days ago, I stumbled upon this site- bought PhotoShop Secrets, and a kit, and have been up for the last 24 hours:) However, Folgers and Bailey's will only last so long....HeHe! How things are done are beginning to slowly come back, but I've hit a road block (I highly doubt the lack of sleep has anything to do with it:) Problem: I know how to rescale an object. However, after scaling the embellishment to the size I need it (a ribbon), it is now not long enough to go across the page with. How do I fix this??????? Thanks so much:) Sincerely, NEED SLEEP:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisha Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Hi and welcome back in the saddle, and to Scrap Girls! First, maybe get some sleep, lol. As to your question - if I'm understanding you right, you've scaled a ribbon down to the width you want, but scaling it proportionately left you too short? If you just change the length, it will look distorted, right? One thing I've done in this case is to duplicate the ribbon, so you have two exact copies. Then layer one over the other, staggered, so that you have the length you want. Erase one ribbon in the area of the overlap. Then I'll creatively place a coordinating bow or other embellishment where the two intersect to hide the seam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Hi LouHoo, welcome to Scrap Girls! We'll be looking forward to seeing your around the forums. Elisha has given you a great tip - I have done this in the past and it works beautifully. Hope it helps you!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 HI and welcome to Scrap Girls! I've done the same thing with ribbons and had no idea other people did, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyndals Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Welcome to Scrap Girls, LouHoo. I would do the same exact thing that Elisha mentioned. There really is not a way to keep the width you want and increase the length without some distortion. At least that I know of. You will learn so much with the Photoshop Secrets Revealed. Hopefully we will be seeing your pages in the gallery soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggieB Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Yep, these ladies know of which they speak, ribbon wise. Welcome & looking forward to seeing your completed layout. Good advice about the software and a really long nap sounds like a good idea, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiza126 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 welcome to Scrap Girls, LouHoo! As delicious as Folgers & Baileys are, I recommend sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Welcome to ScrapGirls! We're happy to have you here. I do the same thing Elisha mentioned with the ribbons. Occasionally I can get them to line up so I don't need to cover where they intersect. Ribbon slide or bead is another handy way to cover up where the two meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahBat Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Welcome to Scrap Girls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayMitch Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Welcme to Scrap Girls Lou. You will love it here and you get super quick help whenever needed. Kay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBarnes Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Welcome! I love your humor. Thanks for stopping by to introduce yourself. Don't hesitate to ask if you have other questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LouHoo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hi and welcome back in the saddle, and to Scrap Girls! First, maybe get some sleep, lol. As to your question - if I'm understanding you right, you've scaled a ribbon down to the width you want, but scaling it proportionately left you too short? If you just change the length, it will look distorted, right? One thing I've done in this case is to duplicate the ribbon, so you have two exact copies. Then layer one over the other, staggered, so that you have the length you want. Erase one ribbon in the area of the overlap. Then I'll creatively place a coordinating bow or other embellishment where the two intersect to hide the seam. thanks so much for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouHoo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hi LouHoo, welcome to Scrap Girls! We'll be looking forward to seeing your around the forums. Elisha has given you a great tip - I have done this in the past and it works beautifully. Hope it helps you!. thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouHoo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 HI and welcome to Scrap Girls! I've done the same thing with ribbons and had no idea other people did, too! Thanks! And yeah I always seem to want to make things difficult- LOL! It can never be easy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouHoo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Yep, these ladies know of which they speak, ribbon wise. Welcome & looking forward to seeing your completed layout. Good advice about the software and a really long nap sounds like a good idea, too. thanks! I'm finally off to sleep:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouHoo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 welcome to Scrap Girls, LouHoo! As delicious as Folgers & Baileys are, I recommend sleep Thanks! After many hours...I'm finally gonna do that:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I wanted to add my welcome to Scrap Girls! We're so glad you found us. I hope you have gotten some restorative sleep - there is more scrapping to do! Please don't hesitate to ask questions. There will be others out there wondering the same thing, and they'll all be glad you asked. Looking forward to seeing you around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouHoo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Welcome to ScrapGirls! We're happy to have you here. I do the same thing Elisha mentioned with the ribbons. Occasionally I can get them to line up so I don't need to cover where they intersect. Ribbon slide or bead is another handy way to cover up where the two meet. Thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouHoo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Welcome to Scrap Girls! Thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouHoo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Welcme to Scrap Girls Lou. You will love it here and you get super quick help whenever needed. Kay Thank You! I already do love it:)I gotta feeling it might be a sickness doing this stuff:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouHoo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Welcome! I love your humor. Thanks for stopping by to introduce yourself. Don't hesitate to ask if you have other questions. Thanks! LOL! I think I've had waaaaayyy too much coffee for one day. My poor feet are swollen from sitting here all day. My husband and our oldest son were beginning to wonder if my hind end was glued to the chair. Poor guys...they only got chicken nuggets and french fries for dinner. My son said that he sure was glad I made such a "special meal" before he went back to college- LOL!!!! Thanks again:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouHoo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Welcome to Scrap Girls! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouHoo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 I wanted to add my welcome to Scrap Girls! We're so glad you found us. I hope you have gotten some restorative sleep - there is more scrapping to do! Please don't hesitate to ask questions. There will be others out there wondering the same thing, and they'll all be glad you asked. Looking forward to seeing you around! Thanks so much:) I'm finally going to sleep:) But I'll be back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappyjan Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hi LouHoo, welcome to ScrapGirls - you will get all the help you need right here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraC1977 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Welcome! It's so nice to read notes from someone who's definitely a kindred spirit! You'll find lots of great resources here, and you've obviously started with a premiere guide--Secrets Revealed. Looking forward to seeing your first layouts; again, welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Welcome to Scrap Girls! I'm so glad you are here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouHoo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hi LouHoo, welcome to ScrapGirls - you will get all the help you need right here. Thanks so much:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouHoo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Welcome! It's so nice to read notes from someone who's definitely a kindred spirit! You'll find lots of great resources here, and you've obviously started with a premiere guide--Secrets Revealed. Looking forward to seeing your first layouts; again, welcome! Thanks Barbara:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouHoo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Welcome to Scrap Girls! I'm so glad you are here! Thanks Carla:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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