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Post by Jim on Nov 2, 2022 2:39:08 GMT
Well done Jim and nice use of the French Script texture too. It’s good to get out of our comfort zone sometimes. We might even surprise ourselves with our results. Thank you for joining in on the fun. You are welcome, Lillias. I enjoy a doable challenge but the last couple of CE Challenges have been a bit like chewing on nails for me. Helps keep my brain functions active though.  |
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Post by cats4jan on Nov 3, 2022 12:27:59 GMT
I misread the challenge. This is not an original mask - it's from my stash and I don't know who made it. The layout is new. However, this mask is an example of one of my favorite types of masks - using a subtle frame -- so I am posting it for inspiration while you design your masks.  Photo: cats4jan  |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Nov 3, 2022 13:11:59 GMT
So the challenge is to create your own mask and clip an image to it. I look forward to seeing your contributions to the challenge. Thanks Lillias and to those who have submitted. My brain ceases to work when I see these techniques. Something I need to learn. Clive |
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Post by Lillias on Nov 3, 2022 14:53:59 GMT
However, this mask is an example of one of my favorite types of masks - using a subtle frame -- so I am posting it for inspiration Thank you Janice. There are some lovely masks like this with the built in frame effect. |
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Post by Lillias on Nov 3, 2022 15:11:45 GMT
Thanks Lillias and to those who have submitted. My brain ceases up when I see these techniques. Something I need to learn. Would love to have you join us Clive. I’m sure you could try the second example which is really simple. For that one all you need is an image and a soft black brush. After clipping the image to your mask you can move or resize either of them to suit and you are done... |
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Post by hmca on Nov 3, 2022 20:59:34 GMT
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Post by Lillias on Nov 3, 2022 21:34:58 GMT
Today's effort. I used Kyle's Real WC brush....Massive Random. I'm sorry I didn't think to save the mask as I actually like this one. What a beautiful photo you have used for this one Helen. Nice mask too. If you have saved your layers you could actually go back in and get your mask and save it to use again! |
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Post by hmca on Nov 3, 2022 22:20:02 GMT
If you have saved your layers Of course I didn't.....LOL! |
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Post by Lillias on Nov 3, 2022 22:33:09 GMT
Of course I didn't.....LOL! Ha ha ha ha ha...I didn't think you did...lol. |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Nov 3, 2022 23:50:41 GMT
hmca said "Today's effort. I used Kyle's Real WC brush." I like the edges here and see uses for this. Your sample-edge-mask result suits your photo. Rustic, outdoorsy. Might look good with wildlife...maybe a bear or elk, eh? It is going to snow for 3 or 4 days next week (and be absurdly cold for Nov), so I'll be looking for stuff to do. 
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Post by hmca on Nov 4, 2022 0:00:22 GMT
so I'll be looking for stuff to do. Hope you'll give it a try, Clive. I love how a mask lets the image blend into the background. Note in Lillias' directions she points out how you can use the transform tool to resize both your mask and photo till you are pleased with the results. |
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Post by cats4jan on Nov 4, 2022 0:30:06 GMT
Realize that after you create your mask and clip it to your photo, if there are parts of the photo you want to see, just work on the mask layer after clipping. While you brush on your mask, you will instantly see the effect on your photo as more parts of the photo appears.
After I clip my photo and mask, I always end up working on the mask - even if it’s only to move or resize it.
That is the real secret of masks. The endless ability to manipulate it.
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Post by cats4jan on Nov 6, 2022 12:41:13 GMT
Tried lowering the word 'thanksgiving' so more would show, but then it just looked like the same old same old - word with photo clipped to it instead of one integrated mask. In looking at the original inspiration, my mask probably would've worked better with a script font like the Christmas one used in the example - and it would've looked better if the edge where the mask and text meet was less solid - again, like the example Technique is cool, just needs a little more work.Photo from my stash - don't know who (or is it whom) to credit
Thanksgiving mask by me
Card template by Digital Scrapper |
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Post by Lillias on Nov 6, 2022 15:09:27 GMT
and it would've looked better if the edge where the mask and text meet was less solid - again, like the example Yes, I think that's the secret to this kind of mask Janice. I'm wondering if in this particular instance it might have been better if you had placed your text at the top of the mask rather than the bottom ! Makes a lovely card. |
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Post by cats4jan on Nov 6, 2022 18:05:39 GMT
Top was a thought- then when I was working on it, I forgot to try it up there. 🤪
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