Fran, for your project 1, you might want to remove the shadow on the title because it makes it harder to read AND ink does not have a shadow. If you want to make it look like the letters were cut out of paper, the shadow would need to be darker and thinner (since the paper is flush with the base) AND the letters would need to be much larger (can you imagine cutting such small letters?). If your shadows are on a separate layer, try to hide that layer and see if the difference will make sense. The shadows on the mice, and the papers are all very consistent. On your First Ride project, did you happen to flip or rotate the string after you added the shadow? It looks like it is in the opposite direction, which would happen if you rotate it after the shadow is in place. Do you see how it is going toward the upper left?
Wendy, the layering on your project 1 is interesting. Are the flowers on their own layers and you use them as overlay on top of both papers (the background and the blue strip)? Or are they both papers with the same flower pattern? As for saving, there is an auto-save that you can set to save every 5 minutes for example. It is a bit annoying when it saves in the middle of working as it seems to “freeze” your PSP, but it is good when something happens and you have not lost everything. For your project two, on the other hand, you can consider slightly more visible shadows on the flowers and greenery. Did you add shadows to the green plaid paper? And on the striped paper for your other layout?
Paul, if you want to tone down your paper, you can but I don’t find it overwhelming at all. I find it creative how you layered the drops on the corner of your photo!
Sue, was that Project 1 or 2, that you did with the slats?
Mary, you have been busy with that project 1 layout! I see that you are getting comfortable with doing more than the basics! Recoloring gives so many options when doing digital scrapbooking! Do you have a picture of the glass bridge? Did you go?
Ann S., that is a simple way to create a paper that will perfectly match your photo!
Laurie, I see you also changed the color of the dishes. Are you drinking milk in that cup? On your project 1, it is correct to say that the shadows don’t show but you are also better to add them anyways, as sometimes, you might want to move elements and then, their shadow would show.
Anne B., happy to see you post your projects. Your sandwich might be simple, but that is exactly what was asked so it is perfect. Your first project is very well done; simple and effective in showcasing the photo!
Anita, I agree with you; the birds could be too appealing to the lions! Unless you had put them very high, maybe above the title!? I have a suspicion that the shadow on the photo is either missing or hidden. The zebra head is so cute on the other page!
Randy, your project 2 is quite interesting. I would suggest that you reduce the shadows on the text a little. The thick shadows give the impression that the letters are very thick (which would likely be too heavy for a paper background). I think you set up the horizontal offset twice the vertical offset. I think the vertical offset is correct. It is just the horizontal offset that seems a bit too wide.
Ron, maybe after the Bootcamp, you can come back to your pickles to slice them. After all, that sandwich won’t go stale after a week or two! For project 1 you posted a fun template from Corel. I understand that you are not a scrapbooker (and you will find other participants are like you), however, those mostly exercise to practice different tools and commands in PSP, which you will find quite useful to make collages too!
José, welcome to the Bootcamp. Did you add the shadow to your photo? If so, maybe the darker background needed a larger shadow? Looking forward to visiting that city in future projects too.
