Scrap Bootcamp - March 2025

[Cassel]

@Jeni Simpson Great idea to use the brad as the dot on the "i" since you didn't have an "o" in the title.

@Ann Seeber I'll have to make some tests to see if there is a more reliable workaround for the wrapped text.

@Jacques Great colors on your layout. Did you create the banners yourself or were they together as a single element? Your observation about the arrow keys to move elements is spot on. It can be a timesaver if you need that precise movement.

@Susan Ewart If lines or designs fade out, it is likely that they were painted or printed so in that case, no shadow would be necesssary. It is all a matter of understanding the "material" you are working with.

@Donna Sillia That is a great layout with all those belts. You might want to tweak the shadows to make the ends lift a tiny bit, just to give them a little "irregularity".

@Krystyna Nicholls Yes, you can use ANY image on your workspace as a pattern to fill anything. It is a great feature that other programs don't have! Yay for PSP!

@Sharla This little bunny is so cute! I feel like reaching out and pat it!

If you have not yet shared a tip you learned or re-learned, we are still eager to read about it!

[Jacques]

  On 3/31/2025 at 2:12 AM, Cassel said:

@Jeni Simpson Great idea to use the brad as the dot on the "i" since you didn't have an "o" in the title.

@Ann Seeber I'll have to make some tests to see if there is a more reliable workaround for the wrapped text.

@Jacques Great colors on your layout. Did you create the banners yourself or were they together as a single element? Your observation about the arrow keys to move elements is spot on. It can be a timesaver if you need that precise movement.

@Susan Ewart If lines or designs fade out, it is likely that they were painted or printed so in that case, no shadow would be necesssary. It is all a matter of understanding the "material" you are working with.

@Donna Sillia That is a great layout with all those belts. You might want to tweak the shadows to make the ends lift a tiny bit, just to give them a little "irregularity".

@Krystyna Nicholls Yes, you can use ANY image on your workspace as a pattern to fill anything. It is a great feature that other programs don't have! Yay for PSP!

@Sharla This little bunny is so cute! I feel like reaching out and pat it!

If you have not yet shared a tip you learned or re-learned, we are still eager to read about it!

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@Cassel

The banner is 'cd_daffodils_element_44.png'. I got it for free from the 'Chantalia Designs' website

I wish if is possible to move objects via the keyboard keys per pixel (instead of 10 or 50).

Did you know if it is possible to specify these moves? If yes how?

[Susan Ewart]

Project 5

This time I pulled a photo from my files, I think I shot these in October.  I had another photo in mind but this one beckon me to use it.  I made my own background paper with a gradient (looking like a beam of light on the flower) and for the rounded rectangle which I selected then promoted and added a small bevel.  The squares I followed the tutorial and used scrapbook papers.  

Fonts: Briantone, Bricktown and Borensa (title, one of my faves)

buttons: Melo Vrijhof button 04 and Billie Irene travel button 4 (DigitalScrapbook)

frame: Marisa L gl21 frame 3 (DigitalScrapbook)

Little squares: Janet Scott Dark yellow Fabric and DigiDewi Princess Paper Sparkle yellow dk (DigitalScrapbook)

Photo: mine

[Corrie Kinkel]

  On 3/31/2025 at 4:40 AM, Susan Ewart said:

Project 5

This time I pulled a photo from my files, I think I shot these in October.  I had another photo in mind but this one beckon me to use it.  I made my own background paper with a gradient (looking like a beam of light on the flower) and for the rounded rectangle which I selected then promoted and added a small bevel.  The squares I followed the tutorial and used scrapbook papers.  

Fonts: Briantone, Bricktown and Borensa (title, one of my faves)

buttons: Melo Vrijhof button 04 and Billie Irene travel button 4 (DigitalScrapbook)

frame: Marisa L gl21 frame 3 (DigitalScrapbook)

Little squares: Janet Scott Dark yellow Fabric and DigiDewi Princess Paper Sparkle yellow dk (DigitalScrapbook)

Photo: mine

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Lovely color combination with that gradient coming from the top left and you made it to the end! Well done you🌻

[Susan Ewart]

  On 3/31/2025 at 3:49 PM, Corrie Kinkel said:

Lovely color combination with that gradient coming from the top left and you made it to the end! Well done you🌻

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I was happy with the gradient (Thank you PSP!) and didnt want to cover it with a paper so i just made the round rectangle selection and promoted the untextured layer so the gradient would carry through.  I liked the result.  I was thinking, how will I make it standout so I added a little bevel (thicker paper?).  I'm glad to have finished the workshop, unlike the other workshops I did not finish.  I'm am hoping the wedding stuff is all finished by the end of the month so can resume the workshops and projects I have started and ones yet to be started.  You must be close to your holiday.  I hope you come back with amazing photos like the ones you have being treating us to from your last holiday.  

[Cassel]

@Jacques Yes, you can use the arrow keys for a specific number of pixels: arrow alone = 1 pixel, Arrow + Shift = 50 pixels, Arrow + Ctrl = 10 pixels, Arrow + Ctrl + Shift = 100 pixels. 

@Susan Ewart That paper is quite interesting. I thought you had added a light effect to an otherwise "ordinary" paper!

Great work everyone!!

[Susan Ewart]

  On 4/1/2025 at 2:00 AM, Cassel said:

I thought you had added a light effect to an otherwise "ordinary" paper!

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I haven't tried that.  I should add that to the Q and A and how to make metal swirls like you used in the bootcamp tutorial.