ssaarela Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I'm not new, but I am. I used to digital scrapbook ages ago, but then my daughter spilled water on my macbook and that was the end of my scrapbooking. I've got a new MBA now (yay!) so am getting back into it... I downloaded the PhotoMasks Basics, but there are no instructions with it? I thought they used to come with instructions? Anyhow, can someone tell me how to use them (I've forgotten pretty much everything) or point me to a tutorial please? I'm using PSE 10 TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Here's a post that may help: Photo Masks. Also, you may want to try the suggestion that the designer included on the product page: ScrapSimple Embellishment Templates: Photo Masks Basics "Includes Six Photo Mask Templates that are designed to either be used alone or stacked on top of one another to create a different look. Try using the bottom mask with a solid color (or clip a paper to it) and clip a photo to the top layer (as shown in sample)" HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssaarela Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thank you so much Teecee! Mind if I ask you another question? How do you make a charm look like it's hanging off a chain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisha Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thank you so much Teecee! Mind if I ask you another question? How do you make a charm look like it's hanging off a chain? I love doing this! There's a real easy technique - You just have to make your layers work for you. First bring your chain and your charm into your layout. With the charm layer above your chain layer, position the charm where you want it to be on the chain. Now duplicate your charm layer - you can duplicate it by right-clicking on your layer in the layers palette on the right of your workspace, and choosing "duplicate layer" from the fly out menu. Move the new charm layer below the chain layer. Now you have two charms, one right on top of the other, and the chain sandwiched in between. Here's the fun part. Activate the top charm layer and erase just a little bit over the chain. Now it should look like your charm is on the chain! This is just the method I used to hang my charms in the layouts I did for my Teal Zeal Collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks for that great tip, Elisha! Oh, and ssaarela, be careful, photo masks are addictive! They are so much fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SodScrap Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Great question and great advice ladies!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Great technique Elisha - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Lynn Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I agree with Carla photo masks can be very addicting AND I love using that technique Elisha - very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggieB Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 That is a great technique, Elisha. It's good for whenever you have two things overlaying each other where you want part of the bottom to show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssaarela Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks so much Elisha! I have your Teal Zeal collection and love it! Your technique worked perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisha Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks so much Elisha! I have your Teal Zeal collection and love it! Your technique worked perfectly Thanks! So glad to be able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbell11 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Great tip Elisha ! I am plan to try your way next time I use a charm!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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