Eden Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 When I first got PSE I went silly and obtained a lot of different styles but I find that I hardly use most of them. I still love how styles work and would like to gather a good all round collection that remain useful. I'd love to hear from you if you have a style you use over and over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorac Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I use Durin Eberhart's (DEB) 'Dyed Fabric' styles a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Hi Eden I know just what you mean. I have a lot I don't use (or even forget I have!) but I really like ASO Glitter Glows and use it a lot. Some other favorites are: AFT Bokeh BMU Sketch It Mini KVE Starburst White and Starburst Pasels What are your favorites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I think I use ScrapSimple Tools - Styles: Basic Shadows 6501 on just about every layout I do. Another favorite of mine is ScrapSimple Tools - Styles: Unique 5104 Biggie I could probably go on and on because there are so many styles that I love, but these are two of my very favorites that I use quite often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 These are great suggestions. I'm definately getting some of these. Keep them coming ladies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissamargaret Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I mostly use the styles that give embellishment/extractions a glow aura. It tends to make them seen magical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhbren Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Oh my goodness - I just went through my PSE Effects panel, and wrote down the styles I know I've used in the last month or two, some more than others. That leaves a whole bunch I've used only once or twice, and some I've never used - don't know why I bought them. The list, with abbreviated names & no numbers: AFT/ASO: Wired, several glitter styles, glass & water; BMU: Aged Metals, assorted glitters, Emboss/Engrave; actions - Mega Lift, Sketch It DEB: Pearl, Unique, Altered Art Essentials; MST: Epoxy; SNU: Sanded Edge; MRE: Actions - Photo Basics, Edge It (and the Inky Brush) SBA: Basic Shadows & Shadow Layers Some retired styles I still use often: CBA: Glass-Clear; Glossy; Inked Edges; EHI: Bevel. Barely There Inked Edges & Vellum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I use many of the ones listed above a lot, but every now and then I'll run across an old one I haven't used, and it seems like I use it a lot for a while. I guess that's a hazard from having so many loaded I don't remember them all. And even though something is designed to be used one way, it may have other great uses. I use Kerry's Starburst styles on a copy of journaling (the underneath layer) to help it show up on darker paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Hey thanks everyone. Lots to think about. Gayle I love the idea of using a styles to highlight your journalling; that's inspired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anna Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I think I use ScrapSimple Tools - Styles: Basic Shadows 6501 on just about every layout I do. Another favorite of mine is ScrapSimple Tools - Styles: Unique 5104 Biggie I could probably go on and on because there are so many styles that I love, but these are two of my very favorites that I use quite often. I use the Basic Shadows style on EVERY. SINGLE. PAGE. I highly, highly recommend it. It makes your shadows look so much more realistic, with just the click of a button instead of manually having to tweak the default ones that come with PSE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbell11 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I agree with Anna! I also love SBA Photo Borders and use them in a lot of layouts I prefer the LOOK of an edge on a photo, vs none! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 I agree with Anna! I also love SBA Photo Borders and use them in a lot of layouts I prefer the LOOK of an edge on a photo, vs none! They look great, thanks Shannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 I think I use ScrapSimple Tools - Styles: Basic Shadows 6501 on just about every layout I do. Another favorite of mine is ScrapSimple Tools - Styles: Unique 5104 Biggie I could probably go on and on because there are so many styles that I love, but these are two of my very favorites that I use quite often. I use the Basic Shadows style on EVERY. SINGLE. PAGE. I highly, highly recommend it. It makes your shadows look so much more realistic, with just the click of a button instead of manually having to tweak the default ones that come with PSE. I like the ease of shadow styles too. I think it;s time to expand that part of the collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Hi Eden I know just what you mean. I have a lot I don't use (or even forget I have!) but I really like ASO Glitter Glows and use it a lot. Some other favorites are: AFT Bokeh BMU Sketch It Mini KVE Starburst White and Starburst Pasels What are your favorites? :)/>/> I have a some older shadow styles that I use quite a lot but I don't think they're in the boutique any more. I think that my absolute favourite is a set of Brandy Murry's Autumn suede styles. I love luxe effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhbren Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'll have to try Gayle's idea - using the starburst under journaling. I know I have at least one starburst style. What I usually do is apply PSE's simple outer glow, and tweak the color from yellow to a pale version of the background, then decrease the opacity and increase the size until it doesn't show up as an edge. It's subtle, but it works - usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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