October TUT/TECH Challenge (2024)

[Cassel]

 

The Campus is the perfect place to learn more about photo editing, various techniques, or PSP in general.

This challenge will allow you to practice some of those techniques or use some tools.

This time, the Tut/Tech Challenge will be to create a postmark of your choice. Be creative. Include a date or a name or a location. Make it round, oval, square, triangular, or any other original shape you can think of.

Check this blog article for detailed instructions.

 

[Sue Thomas]

Here is the postmark I created for this page.  I often create postmarks, as I find they are a wonderfully novel way to record dates, names of birds  and other useful information.

The background paper is  from Ann Aspnes designs, mega bundle. Where I used  different layered papers, blend modes, opacity.  The  mask is my own.  The frame is Carole's freebie. 

Edited October 20 by Sue Thomas

[Susan Ewart]

Maybe not so much postage, but sort of, since the finished card will look like a mailable card - they are being hand delivered.  This will be the the piece that will affixed to the belly band that wraps around the wedding card (pocket fold card with envelope like flap that wraps around the card) that I'm making for my niece's besties wedding...and the reason I haven't been as active in the campus lately.  I will redo the hearts since they weren't a vector and have being problematic to work with.  I ended up making a vector version.  I'm still in the sampling phase and finally found the cover weight paper I will use since what I really want just isn't available in Canada right now (despite Neenah having a mill in Canada).  It's a bummer as I had to reduce the size from the more traditional 5x7 format.  The card required 13 inches to construct so I had to get it down to 12" and use a scrapbook paper.  Nothing will be as nice as Neenah's Classic Linen in 110-130 lb cover, but this other one I got will do.

[Cassel]

@Susan EwartThat is so elegant. I love that font!

 

[Susan Ewart]

1 hour ago, Cassel said:

@Susan EwartThat is so elegant. I love that font!

 

I used Hortense for the Script font (Michele I.D it for me as it was the Brides pick - I paid for it from Monotype, a type foundry that's be around over 100 yrs).  However it is problematic, the glyphs at smaller sizes seem to get cut off - on some letters - with the bounding box. It's not ideal, as the smaller version "r" cuts off - look at the "a" above, cuts off part of the bottom middle of the loop (I was writing "reception to follow" so the "r" is important.  At size 300 or 450, it's totally fine. This font has glyphs for lower case but none for upper case letters.  I think CF would have a similar font with more glyph options. The Display font is Adeston from CF I think. I'm really drawn to the Display fonts.  At the same time, even with the issues with Hortense, for a bouncy script it's the nicest I have seen.  And I spent hours looking for one just like it, but I liked the curve of the swashes and so I used it.  

Edited October 20 by Susan Ewart

[Corrie Kinkel]

I use postmarks quite often and I use either a script from Carole or I make them myself if I want something different. I had no specific layout in mind at this moment because the Calendar Workshop is starting tomorrow and today I had guests. However I probable will need some new postmarks for my Xmas cards and that is what I made, they are a bit different and with the festivities in mind.

[Corrie Kinkel]

2 hours ago, Susan Ewart said:

Maybe not so much postage, but sort of, since the finished card will look like a mailable card - they are being hand delivered.  This will be the the piece that will affixed to the belly band that wraps around the wedding card (pocket fold card with envelope like flap that wraps around the card) that I'm making for my niece's besties wedding...and the reason I haven't been as active in the campus lately.  I will redo the hearts since they weren't a vector and have being problematic to work with.  I ended up making a vector version.  I'm still in the sampling phase and finally found the cover weight paper I will use since what I really want just isn't available in Canada right now (despite Neenah having a mill in Canada).  It's a bummer as I had to reduce the size from the more traditional 5x7 format.  The card required 13 inches to construct so I had to get it down to 12" and use a scrapbook paper.  Nothing will be as nice as Neenah's Classic Linen in 110-130 lb cover, but this other one I got will do.

Very lovely!

[Susan Ewart]

1 hour ago, Corrie Kinkel said:

I use postmarks quite often and I use either a script from Carole or I make them myself if I want something different. I had no specific layout in mind at this moment because the Calendar Workshop is starting tomorrow and today I had guests. However I probable will need some new postmarks for my Xmas cards and that is what I made, they are a bit different and with the festivities in mind.

These are fabulous.  I really like the top two.

 

Edited October 20 by Susan Ewart

[Jeni Simpson]

4 hours ago, Susan Ewart said:

Maybe not so much postage, but sort of, since the finished card will look like a mailable card - they are being hand delivered.  This will be the the piece that will affixed to the belly band that wraps around the wedding card (pocket fold card with envelope like flap that wraps around the card) that I'm making for my niece's besties wedding...and the reason I haven't been as active in the campus lately.  I will redo the hearts since they weren't a vector and have being problematic to work with.  I ended up making a vector version.  I'm still in the sampling phase and finally found the cover weight paper I will use since what I really want just isn't available in Canada right now (despite Neenah having a mill in Canada).  It's a bummer as I had to reduce the size from the more traditional 5x7 format.  The card required 13 inches to construct so I had to get it down to 12" and use a scrapbook paper.  Nothing will be as nice as Neenah's Classic Linen in 110-130 lb cover, but this other one I got will do.

 

Beautiful, Susan. However, check your spelling on the lower wording at the bottom right. You have Michael spelled Micheal only once. I, too, love the fonts used.

[Jeni Simpson]

18 hours ago, Sue Thomas said:

Here is the postmark I created for this page.  I often create postmarks, as I find they are a wonderfully novel way to record dates, names of birds  and other useful information.

The background paper is  from Ann Aspnes designs, mega bundle. Where I used  different layered papers, blend modes, opacity.  The  mask is my own.  The frame is Carole's freebie. 

 

 

I love this idea, Sue. And the quote is great.

[Susan Ewart]

2 hours ago, Jeni Simpson said:

Beautiful, Susan. However, check your spelling on the lower wording at the bottom right. You have Michael spelled Micheal only once. I, too, love the fonts used.

OMG!  Thank you so much Jeni.  And weirder thing is that's the ONLY one spelled right.  He spells it Micheal, and it's really hard for me to spell it that way.  It's like when I'm typing I have finger memory and automatically spell it the other way.  At least the invite and reception cards are right.  What's even funnier, is I did a bunch of test samples of the cards in the wedding suite (invite, reception, accommodation, details) with different wording as the bride hasn't yet decided on the details other than their names, the time, the date and the place.  So I was making different styles with different words and one of the tag lines on the bottom of the reception card was "Drinks, Dinner and Dancing".....my niece looked at the sample and started to laugh.  I had forgotten the "r" in Drinks.  YIKES!  The final will be spell checked by numerous people...perhaps I should send it to you and Ann S, you both have a keen eye 🙃.  

[Sue Thomas]

9 hours ago, Susan Ewart said:

Maybe not so much postage, but sort of, since the finished card will look like a mailable card - they are being hand delivered.  This will be the the piece that will affixed to the belly band that wraps around the wedding card (pocket fold card with envelope like flap that wraps around the card) that I'm making for my niece's besties wedding...and the reason I haven't been as active in the campus lately.  I will redo the hearts since they weren't a vector and have being problematic to work with.  I ended up making a vector version.  I'm still in the sampling phase and finally found the cover weight paper I will use since what I really want just isn't available in Canada right now (despite Neenah having a mill in Canada).  It's a bummer as I had to reduce the size from the more traditional 5x7 format.  The card required 13 inches to construct so I had to get it down to 12" and use a scrapbook paper.  Nothing will be as nice as Neenah's Classic Linen in 110-130 lb cover, but this other one I got will do.

I agree with Carole, I  also like the use of the hearts. I notice you have misspelt Michael at the bottom. 

[Sue Thomas]

5 hours ago, Jeni Simpson said:

I love this idea, Sue. And the quote is great.

I appreciate that. 

[Susan Ewart]

3 minutes ago, Sue Thomas said:

I agree with Carole, I  also like the use of the hearts. I notice you have misspelt Michael at the bottom. 

Thank goodness for you and other in the Campus.  Did you read my post above about the other misspelling, it's a duzy.  Thankfully I'm still in the sample/testing stage.  it will be proof read by more competent  people than me.  It's so funny that after seeing these for weeks now and not even noticing it.  I must have too much going on in my head.  

[Jeni Simpson]

2 minutes ago, Susan Ewart said:

Thank goodness for you and other in the Campus.  Did you read my post above about the other misspelling, it's a duzy.  Thankfully I'm still in the sample/testing stage.  it will be proof read by more competent  people than me.  It's so funny that after seeing these for weeks now and not even noticing it.  I must have too much going on in my head.  

Easy to do when the work is right in your face, I often find stepping away for a cuppa helps. I am fairly visual and 'see' things others may not, at times.

[Sue Thomas]

1 hour ago, Susan Ewart said:

Thank goodness for you and other in the Campus.  Did you read my post above about the other misspelling, it's a duzy.  Thankfully I'm still in the sample/testing stage.  it will be proof read by more competent  people than me.  It's so funny that after seeing these for weeks now and not even noticing it.  I must have too much going on in my head.  

No I  hadn't read that other comment. So what I thought was misspelt, was correct and  the others  were the ones spelt incorrect.  What a twist that was. At least it has been spotted, and you can rectify it, just as well you have saved it as a psp file. Haven't  you??? Lol

[Michele]

14 hours ago, Susan Ewart said:

Maybe not so much postage, but sort of, since the finished card will look like a mailable card - they are being hand delivered.  This will be the the piece that will affixed to the belly band that wraps around the wedding card (pocket fold card with envelope like flap that wraps around the card) that I'm making for my niece's besties wedding...and the reason I haven't been as active in the campus lately.  I will redo the hearts since they weren't a vector and have being problematic to work with.  I ended up making a vector version.  I'm still in the sampling phase and finally found the cover weight paper I will use since what I really want just isn't available in Canada right now (despite Neenah having a mill in Canada).  It's a bummer as I had to reduce the size from the more traditional 5x7 format.  The card required 13 inches to construct so I had to get it down to 12" and use a scrapbook paper.  Nothing will be as nice as Neenah's Classic Linen in 110-130 lb cover, but this other one I got will do.

These are really beautiful. I noticed the text on the right has Brittany's name spelled wrong. I only noticed it because I was trying to see the problematic glyphs you mentioned.

[Ann Seeber]

30 minutes ago, Michele said:

text on the right has Brittany's name spelled wrong

Actually, the error occurs on both sides. Just one instance where the name is spelled without an "N."

[Susan Ewart]

11 hours ago, Sue Thomas said:

No I  hadn't read that other comment. So what I thought was misspelt, was correct and  the others  were the ones spelt incorrect.  What a twist that was. At least it has been spotted, and you can rectify it, just as well you have saved it as a psp file. Haven't  you??? Lol

I did save it as PSP thankfully.  And it's the early stages of this process.  the bride sill needs to fill in the details of the reception and other stuff (shuttle service, parking at the event etc).  I just needed something to put in the card I make so she can get an better idea of how it would look completed and if there will be changes or additions to the various cards in the suite.

[Susan Ewart]

7 hours ago, Ann Seeber said:

Actually, the error occurs on both sides. Just one instance where the name is spelled without an "N."

My goodness, I was on a roll wasn't I.  I have to admit I was in hurry for the second meeting, where she picked the style of the cards in the suite.  Thanks for catching that.  

[Sue Thomas]

19 minutes ago, Susan Ewart said:

I did save it as PSP thankfully.  And it's the early stages of this process.  the bride sill needs to fill in the details of the reception and other stuff (shuttle service, parking at the event etc).  I just needed something to put in the card I make so she can get an better idea of how it would look completed and if there will be changes or additions to the various cards in the suite.

I couldn't resist, a little banter. lol

[Susan Ewart]

11 hours ago, Sue Thomas said:

I couldn't resist, a little banter. lol

Please keep up the banter, it cracks me up.  Every time I looked at the forum, and had another discovered mistake I laughed at myself.  And when I got home from work and looking at the forum, I thought, how awesome you all have my back and saved me from looking like a fool.  It's okay to be a fool, but looking like one, well, that's a whole other story.