Mindy Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Speaking of questions - could someone talk me through how to use Thao's beautiful Sketchbook templates? They are absolutely gorgeous, but I'm just not getting it. For instance, there's the layer where the picture goes - the picture area is black with brushstrokes around it. Do I just use the black area as a guide where to put the picture? If so, the brushstrokes from that layer don't show. Also, on which layer do I put my background paper? On my new document? I've used other templates without a problem, but I must be brain dead today! TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisThao Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Hi Mindy, which program do you used? I'll be happy to walk you through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindy Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 That would be wonderful! Sorry I forgot to say that before - I have PSE 3. Thao, I have to say - you do absolutely gorgeous work! I'm always in awe by the beautiful things that all of the designers come up with here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisThao Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Hi Mindy, to use the black photo template you need to perform a "clipping mask." I don't have PSE 3 but I think it's the same function as in PSC2. - With the black photo template file open, drag your photo onto it. Place the photo above the black area. - In your layers palette, click on the template's layer and click CTRL+G to make a clipping mask. The photo should now be "merged" onto the black template and the brush strokes should show through the photo. Let me know if this part works. I'll walk you through the next step! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindy Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 That worked great! Very easy. Sorry - don't know why I didn't think of that. What's next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisThao Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Great, Mindy! Next, move the brushstrokes templates into already opened photo layer. Do you know how to apply a Color Overlay (under Blend Modes) to a layer? Right-click on the layer with the bruckstrokes that you want to play with. There should be a "Blending options" or "blend modes" option. Select Color Overlay from the next window. You can adjust the color, opacity, etc. to match your layout. I hope this makes sense. I have an uninstalled copy of Photoshop Elements 4. I'll install it so I can see if what I'm telling you is applicable in PSE. At any time, you can place a patterned background or solid color underneath your photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindy Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 Yes, that makes sense! I'm off to try it now. Thanks for explaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindy Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 I finally got back to working on this layout. Thanks for the directions. It was easy once you explained it. I had a blast playing around with the blending modes. I wanted to make a fun layout for my 16 yo dd and her 17 yo cousin. Hopefully, I have achieved that! CC welcome! [url="http://scrapgirls.com.ipbhost.com/index.php?automodule=gallery&req=si&img=17771"]Cousins and Friends[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisThao Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Awesome layout, Mindy! I left you a comment. So glad it was fun for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindy Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 Thanks for all of your help! I can't wait to use the templates again, now that I know how to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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