mbc72 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Tuesday October 21, 2014 8:00 p.m. (ET) In this Mini Class, Carla (crs) and Melanie (mbc72) will share tips for working with styles, focusing on diamond, tin, metal, and other precious gem styles! There will also gift for all participants from Ginny Whitcomb! What are styles? Styles apply effects to a layer. What can you do with styles? *Change the scale *Edit the settings *Copy style between layers How To: Most styles are applied by choosing the layer with element you want to add the style to and double clicking the style. Some styles require that you first duplicate the element, then apply the style to the top of the two layers. Tip #1- Scale Effects To scale your style, choose Layer>Layer Style>Scale Effects and move the slider until your style looks right to you. Alternately for some styles you can double click the FX button next to your layer name in the layer panel, which brings up a menu of editable options. Note: Not all styles can be scaled or edited. Photoshop often gives you more control options than Photoshop Elements. Tip #2 Adding additional styles to the same embellishment. If you want to add a second style to a layer that already has a style, hold down the shift key while adding the second style. Another option is to simplify your layer prior to adding a second style. Simplifying the layer will render the first style uneditable so be sure to scale it before you simplify. Using the Scale Effects option to edit your style will affect both styles, so you may need to make adjustments using the menu options by clicking the FX button. Tip #3 Recoloring Styles Occasionally when using a style, it won’t quite match the colors on your layout and will need to be tweaked. In Photoshop this can often be done by clicking on the FX button and adjusting the color overlay in the Layer Styles menu. Photoshop Elements doesn’t give you that same option. An easy work-around I have found is to apply my style, simplify the layer, add a color overlay and use blending modes to get the perfect match to my layout. Feel free to use whatever re-coloring method you like the most. Tip #4 Copy and Paste Styles Okay, so you have your style and it’s just perfect- finally! Now you realize you want to add the style to another element and will have to go through the entire process all over again. Not so! It’s super easy to copy and paste layer styles. This can be done by right-clicking your layer and choosing “copy layer style.” Then click on the layer you wish to paste it to, right click again and “paste layer style.” This can also be done through the menu bar at the top of the screen: Layer>Layer Style>Copy (or Paste) Layer Style. Note that if you have simplified your layer style for any reason, this will not work. Tips #5 Have Fun! Styles can be used in so many different ways: applied to text, they add a whole new dimension to your word art; add a stroke on its own layer and apply a style to give your embellishments a fun border; mix and match styles on your page to change the whole feel- grungy metals for a masculine page or shiny glitter for a feminine page. Don’t be afraid to experiment, ctrl-z will undo a style, dragging the FX to the trash can will erase the style, or right click your layer and choose “clear layer style” to get rid of it. That’s the joy of digital scrapbooking, you never run out of supplies and just about everything can be undone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riandei Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 am or pm....theres no one there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatlady Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Does this take place in the chat room? I hope to see you tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jode2771 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 It will be 8pm in the chatroom :-) I can't make it as I volunteer at school at this time and we work with 6 kids so I can't ditch it, but I made a layout, wish I could make the chat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Yup! Chatroom and 8PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishrose Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Sorry - this is way past my bedtime - have fun girls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiza126 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Sad I have to miss this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I'm sorry to those of you who can't make it! But check back in this thread for tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc72 Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 We'll miss you ladies, but like Carla said, we will be adding some tips to the thread after the chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I plan to be there - I don't want to miss all the fun! I LOVE playing with those wonderful metal and blingy styles!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in N.Z Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Ill be at work today so unable to make the chat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorac Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I'll try to make the chat tonight. Sounds like a lot of fun and some interesting things going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraYB Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Lord knows I need this class . . . I will be there. I don't know how to polish my diamond in my LO this morning! Need some sparkly fairy dust (or something). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Going to take a nap RIGHT now so I can stay awake then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Hughes Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 We are settled in our room but a meeting conflicts with this one. I'll check back for details in the morning and check for other events tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFiasco Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I hope to be there, in fact I'm setting an alarm right now. I need some pointers on styles. I have quite a few but rarely use them. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Here is my LO: Queen of the Diamond Chat starting soon! Can't wait to chat with you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieL Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 It was a great chat - thanks ladies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraYB Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Excellent chat, Melanie and Carla! Thanks for the style tips--I'm going to need a large cart in the boutique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc72 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thank you all for coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc72 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Some Blog Tutorials on using Styles: Adjusting the Pattern Size of Styles in Photoshop Elements Using Custom Styles to Add Bling to your Digital Layouts! Coloring Templates with Layer Styles Coloring ScrapSimple Digital Templates Using Custom Styles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc72 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 eBook Freebie: 1 Scrap Girls ScrapSimple Instructions Handbook (Free ScrapSimple basics eBook) This has some great tips for using styles, as well as other SS Products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks for all the tips and great chat, Carla and Melanie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks for the tips and links Melanie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc72 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 If you have any questions, feel free to post them and we can help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorac Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks for the great tips and tutorials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriaLamar1 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks for the great chat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jode2771 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Looks like a great chat and the info is great, lots of people will be cutting and pasting this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapgran Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Already done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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