Post by cats4jan on May 21, 2015 23:23:07 GMT
When I was learning PSE4, I struggled so much that I completely gave up for probably six months. It was so much different than other photo editing and greeting card software I had used.
While looking for books about PSE so I could begin anew, I happened upon Digital Scrapbooking in Easy Steps. While doing the projects in this book, I learned how to use PSE. Unfortunately, I doubt one could get her hands on this book anymore, but still, the basic fact is, you need to explore how the tools work and this book encouraged you to dive in.
The book started with the concept of making background papers for digital scrapbooking. It started with gradients, and then went on to filters.
Have you explored the filters yet? You don't need a book to learn how to use these very useful tools.
Most digital scrapbooking platforms use 12x12 inches at 300 resolution (3600 pixels by 3600 pixels) as the basis for their kits and embellishments. I suggest you start off with this size, with a transparent background.
First choose two complimentary colors for your background and foreground colors and make a gradient base for your background paper. For those of you who are not fans of gradients, you could start with a plain background color, but when using some of the filters, such as "noise", having a gradient will enhance the result of filters.
Then it is time to explore the filters.
I like to add some noise so the background is not boring. Filter> Noise> Add Noise
On that screen, you will have a choice of size and whether you want your speckles to be monochromatic or not
Then, we need a little texture. Filter> Texture> Texturizer
With that filter, the choices of textures are endless and the results are as different as day and night. Give a few a try.
Add some brushes for embellishment.
Four simple steps and you have a background for your scrapbook page.
Well, maybe not that simple, with all the choices you have, but give it a try and have a little fun.
Brush by Diana
Font is Scriptina
Click on the example to get a larger version so you can see the noise - the texture isn't as easy to see - too low of resolution
While looking for books about PSE so I could begin anew, I happened upon Digital Scrapbooking in Easy Steps. While doing the projects in this book, I learned how to use PSE. Unfortunately, I doubt one could get her hands on this book anymore, but still, the basic fact is, you need to explore how the tools work and this book encouraged you to dive in.
The book started with the concept of making background papers for digital scrapbooking. It started with gradients, and then went on to filters.
Have you explored the filters yet? You don't need a book to learn how to use these very useful tools.
Most digital scrapbooking platforms use 12x12 inches at 300 resolution (3600 pixels by 3600 pixels) as the basis for their kits and embellishments. I suggest you start off with this size, with a transparent background.
First choose two complimentary colors for your background and foreground colors and make a gradient base for your background paper. For those of you who are not fans of gradients, you could start with a plain background color, but when using some of the filters, such as "noise", having a gradient will enhance the result of filters.
Then it is time to explore the filters.
I like to add some noise so the background is not boring. Filter> Noise> Add Noise
On that screen, you will have a choice of size and whether you want your speckles to be monochromatic or not
Then, we need a little texture. Filter> Texture> Texturizer
With that filter, the choices of textures are endless and the results are as different as day and night. Give a few a try.
Add some brushes for embellishment.
Four simple steps and you have a background for your scrapbook page.
Well, maybe not that simple, with all the choices you have, but give it a try and have a little fun.
Brush by Diana
Font is Scriptina
Click on the example to get a larger version so you can see the noise - the texture isn't as easy to see - too low of resolution
