Template Workshop 2025

[Jeni Simpson]

6 hours ago, Jacques said:

I found in Tools, (en français: Outil suppression des defauts") for "Makeover" !

 

Yes, thank you, we have that in English, too, Jacques, I have yet to find the adjustment menu that does the one-step photo fix, and noise removal, although there is a tool for blur and sharpening, and some of those necessities.

[Jacques]

11 minutes ago, Jeni Simpson said:

Yes, thank you, we have that in English, too, Jacques, I have yet to find the adjustment menu that does the one-step photo fix, and noise removal, although there is a tool for blur and sharpening, and some of those necessities.

What I found closest: Filters | Colors | and the 4 Auto options

[Linda Rexford]

2 hours ago, Jeni Simpson said:

Linda, I noticed one or two of the files had extra on them, and Carole showed us how to remove that extra space...I went back and found that, and started saving before starting, by selecting all and copying, then pasting as 'new from clipboard'. That way, I could ensure there were no extras.

Hi Jeni!  When I open the template and just do file save as, it does not have the extras in it.  

[Susan Ewart]

On 5/6/2025 at 1:09 AM, Jeni Simpson said:

My eyes are not as sharp as they once were, my hair is completely white, blonde, and I hold a wisdom card for pensioners, so please tell me what my tired old eyes do not see, Jacques.

yes, that's right, I have "blonde" hair too.  I'm getting blonder everyday, one big long spot right in front.  ugh.  It will be weird getting used to it when it's completely "blonde"

[Jeni Simpson]

4 hours ago, Susan Ewart said:

yes, that's right, I have "blonde" hair too.  I'm getting blonder everyday, one big long spot right in front.  ugh.  It will be weird getting used to it when it's completely "blonde"

Haha, mine has been completely 'blonde' for over 20 years, I'm used to it. I have been getting senior citizen discounts all that time.

[Susan Ewart]

Lesson 5 Template

I'm not sure if I should be posting here as the workshop is long over.  All the papers are made by me with either PSP Textures or from my various Build A Kit papers, with the exception of the paper used in the background of the tea leaves, that was Riley B Graphics (Creative Fabrica).  The ribbons are from my first build a kit called "F8 And Be There".   I changed the size of the 4 papers to fit my elements.  The cards are one of the elements from last years P52 Challenge.  I pick all the things you'd need for a cup of tea.  The doily is from a lab I did and magnet is an element from the P52 Challenge.  The background started out as a paper from the "Time" Build A Kit last year; then I added about 3 or maybe 4 different PSP textures onto it. Photos are also mine.  Fonts are Fugenta Script and Kingneverdie from Creative Fabrica.

[MoniqueN.]

22 minutes ago, Susan Ewart said:

Lesson 5 Template

I'm not sure if I should be posting here as the workshop is long over.  All the papers are made by me with either PSP Textures or from my various Build A Kit papers, with the exception of the paper used in the background of the tea leaves, that was Riley B Graphics (Creative Fabrica).  The ribbons are from my first build a kit called "F8 And Be There".   I changed the size of the 4 papers to fit my elements.  The cards are one of the elements from last years P52 Challenge.  I pick all the things you'd need for a cup of tea.  The doily is from a lab I did and magnet is an element from the P52 Challenge.  The background started out as a paper from the "Time" Build A Kit last year; then I added about 3 or maybe 4 different PSP textures onto it. Photos are also mine.  Fonts are Fugenta Script and Kingneverdie from Creative Fabrica.

 

Even when it's officially over projects are always  nice to see, so keep them coming!🙂😄😇

[Ann Seeber]

41 minutes ago, Susan Ewart said:

Lesson 5 Template

I'm not sure if I should be posting here as the workshop is long over.  All the papers are made by me with either PSP Textures or from my various Build A Kit papers, with the exception of the paper used in the background of the tea leaves, that was Riley B Graphics (Creative Fabrica).  The ribbons are from my first build a kit called "F8 And Be There".   I changed the size of the 4 papers to fit my elements.  The cards are one of the elements from last years P52 Challenge.  I pick all the things you'd need for a cup of tea.  The doily is from a lab I did and magnet is an element from the P52 Challenge.  The background started out as a paper from the "Time" Build A Kit last year; then I added about 3 or maybe 4 different PSP textures onto it. Photos are also mine.  Fonts are Fugenta Script and Kingneverdie from Creative Fabrica.

Outstanding, as usual, Suz! I ❤️ the play on words. As a dyed in the wool coffee drinker, this gives me pause to try one of those interesting teas they push nowadays. 

[AprilDawn]

hello everyone, here is my Lesson 5... slowly but surely i am getting to the finish 2 more to go. the flower is a freebie from Chantahlia Design. Photos.. parrot with bottlebrush from pixabay by Buntysmum and the 2 pink bottlebrush from pixabay by Sandid. the top one have had a long time and can't remember where i got it from. Font is Broadway. leaves  used from  an abr brush set. Middle green paper i created in inkscape using a filter called cracked glass. Background paper created in Affinity Photo using  Procedural Texture filter and a  youtube tutorial by Graphicxtras.com by Andrew Buckle called Affinity Photo Eye Popping Diamond Pattern and i tried  various layer modes to get this result that i really liked. I am enjoying using Affinity very much. thank you again Carole for this workshop.

best wishes to all,

 

[Susan Ewart]

10 hours ago, Jeni Simpson said:

Haha, mine has been completely 'blonde' for over 20 years, I'm used to it. I have been getting senior citizen discounts all that time.

Bonus!  I can get discounts soon.

[Susan Ewart]

10 hours ago, Ann Seeber said:

Outstanding, as usual, Suz! I ❤️ the play on words. As a dyed in the wool coffee drinker, this gives me pause to try one of those interesting teas they push nowadays. 

Ann, I love your photo!  Ah, I want so bad to drink coffee, but it bothers my stomach.  I can have one a week but that's about it.  Can you imagine that.  I have to admit I like black teas like english breakfast, orange pekoe and earl grey.  I"m not so much into the interesting teas, but they sure smell good.

[AprilDawn]

Firstly would like to say Thank You to all who have left me Hearts for my projects they have been a great encouragement  and  appreciated  very much. This is Lesson 6, the ribbon elements are freebies from Chantahlia Design, the floral elements are from a purchased Digi Kit that i got for Craft Artist software quite a few years ago. The Birds i painted in oils many years ago now from instructions in a book called SongBirds. The font is Brock Script.  did not know what to use for this template but my hubby said to me,  what about your painted birds and he was full of encouragement for me to use them.. so here it is. Still using Affinity Photo.

Best wishes to everyone,

Dawn

 

 

[Jeni Simpson]

40 minutes ago, AprilDawn said:

Firstly would like to say Thank You to all who have left me Hearts for my projects they have been a great encouragement  and  appreciated  very much. This is Lesson 6, the ribbon elements are freebies from Chantahlia Design, the floral elements are from a purchased Digi Kit that i got for Craft Artist software quite a few years ago. The Birds i painted in oils many years ago now from instructions in a book called SongBirds. The font is Brock Script.  did not know what to use for this template but my hubby said to me,  what about your painted birds and he was full of encouragement for me to use them.. so here it is. Still using Affinity Photo.

Best wishes to everyone,

Dawn

 

 

Oils? Good for you. These are beautiful, and the colours work beautifully with the ribbons and papers you have used.  You are very fortunate to have a husband who must be very supportive of your art, too.

[AprilDawn]

Thank you so much Jeni, yes my hubby of 53years has alway supported me in my craft endeavours he is a real blessing in my life. The papers are from the template itself just re-coloured. after i did paint those birds i became allergic to the thinners used for oils so  had to stop using them. . have 2 bird paintings hanging on our wall and gave 1 as a gift to a friend . hubby took photos of them and we scanned them into my computer so  could use them for card making etc. and for use in my campus projects.

Best wishes to you Jeni,

Dawn

[Susan Ewart]

3 hours ago, AprilDawn said:

Firstly would like to say Thank You to all who have left me Hearts for my projects they have been a great encouragement  and  appreciated  very much. This is Lesson 6, the ribbon elements are freebies from Chantahlia Design, the floral elements are from a purchased Digi Kit that i got for Craft Artist software quite a few years ago. The Birds i painted in oils many years ago now from instructions in a book called SongBirds. The font is Brock Script.  did not know what to use for this template but my hubby said to me,  what about your painted birds and he was full of encouragement for me to use them.. so here it is. Still using Affinity Photo.

Best wishes to everyone,

Dawn

 

 

Wow! April, your paintings are so beautiful.  The detail in them is incredible.  

[Anne Lamp]

5 hours ago, AprilDawn said:

Thank you so much Jeni, yes my hubby of 53years has alway supported me in my craft endeavours he is a real blessing in my life. The papers are from the template itself just re-coloured. after i did paint those birds i became allergic to the thinners used for oils so  had to stop using them. . have 2 bird paintings hanging on our wall and gave 1 as a gift to a friend . hubby took photos of them and we scanned them into my computer so  could use them for card making etc. and for use in my campus projects.

Best wishes to you Jeni,

Dawn

I love  your paintings.  When I saw you had to quit using the oil paint because of being allergic, I wondered if there was an alternative to the regular thinners.  I googled it and came up with this answer.  It would be as shame to have to quit painting them as you create beautiful work.  "Yes, there are alternative thinners available for oil paints for individuals with allergies to traditional solvents like turpentine or mineral spirits. These alternatives include low-odor solvents, natural alternatives like citrus-based turpentines, and even solvent-free painting techniques"  I don't know if this will be helpful or not, but I figured it could not hurt to post it.

[gwen jewitt]

9 hours ago, AprilDawn said:

Firstly would like to say Thank You to all who have left me Hearts for my projects they have been a great encouragement  and  appreciated  very much. This is Lesson 6, the ribbon elements are freebies from Chantahlia Design, the floral elements are from a purchased Digi Kit that i got for Craft Artist software quite a few years ago. The Birds i painted in oils many years ago now from instructions in a book called SongBirds. The font is Brock Script.  did not know what to use for this template but my hubby said to me,  what about your painted birds and he was full of encouragement for me to use them.. so here it is. Still using Affinity Photo.

Best wishes to everyone,

Dawn

 

 

I just love the colour combinations of your layout  and the birds are just beautiful, actually I love it all.

[Cristina]

On 5/6/2025 at 4:52 AM, Susan Ewart said:

thank you Cristina.  I will finally be getting back to the workshop next weekend.  The wedding invites are done and gone last sunday.  It was a grueling pace the last 3 weeks.  I'm taking a breather and coming back to finish the workshop.  

You probably relieved a heavy burden! It was a big responsibility, but knowing your work, I am confident that the outcome was excellent!

[Cristina]

On 5/6/2025 at 11:09 PM, Jeni Simpson said:

I went back and found that, and started saving before starting, by selecting all and copying, then pasting as 'new from clipboard'. That way, I could ensure there were no extras.

I do it the same way, Jenny, but I save it already under the new name (Template Workshop Day 1, 2, etc).

[Cristina]

On 5/8/2025 at 10:11 AM, AprilDawn said:

Firstly would like to say Thank You to all who have left me Hearts for my projects they have been a great encouragement  and  appreciated  very much. This is Lesson 6, the ribbon elements are freebies from Chantahlia Design, the floral elements are from a purchased Digi Kit that i got for Craft Artist software quite a few years ago. The Birds i painted in oils many years ago now from instructions in a book called SongBirds. The font is Brock Script.  did not know what to use for this template but my hubby said to me,  what about your painted birds and he was full of encouragement for me to use them.. so here it is. Still using Affinity Photo.

Best wishes to everyone,

Dawn

 

 

Dawn, it’s wonderful to see your beautiful paintings again!

[Cristina]

Day7 – Affinity

I chose the Diamond template for this page.

There are many ways to modify the number of photo placeholders.

However, I took advantage of a technique I learned some time ago from Affinity Revolution titled "How to Make a Photo Collage in Affinity Photo," and practiced the method using the Transform Tool to tweak the photo placeholders.

Papers and Elements are from Lynn Grieveson’s Taste Like Sumer kit.

Cassel’s DateScript#12 done in PSP.

Fonts: Canastra and Clarkson Script

 

[Cristina]

I finally finished this Template Workshop, and until the next one, the Affinity Vector Workshop on the 26th, I will be watching tutorials and practicing the Affinity and PSE programs.

Here and there, I will also work on something in PSP. 😊

Edited May 9 by Cristina

[Susan Ewart]

9 hours ago, Cristina said:

You probably relieved a heavy burden! It was a big responsibility, but knowing your work, I am confident that the outcome was excellent!

I felt a weight lift off my shoulders, it was a great feeling.  I learned a lot and like all things made for someone else I worried that she would be happy or not. I was happy with the result, the bride-to-be said she was too. There was a lot of steps in the build and I feel so much better that it's done.  I'm getting back to the creative stuff I've been looking forward to.  

[Susan Ewart]

8 hours ago, Cristina said:

I finally finished this Template Workshop, and until the next one, the Affinity Vector Workshop on the 26th, I will be watching tutorials and practicing the Affinity and PSE programs.

Here and there, I will also work on something in PSP. 😊

I havent been on the forum as much, thanks for the heads up about the Aff-Vector Workshop.  I will watch it as well, and when i get the suite I can start learning.  Jacques endorsement of Affinity has peaked my excitement at trying this progam.

[Corrie Kinkel]

2 hours ago, Susan Ewart said:

I felt a weight lift off my shoulders, it was a great feeling.  I learned a lot and like all things made for someone else I worried that she would be happy or not. I was happy with the result, the bride-to-be said she was too. There was a lot of steps in the build and I feel so much better that it's done.  I'm getting back to the creative stuff I've been looking forward to.  

I know how much you wanted to make it perfect and I'm glad the bride loved it, of course she did! Knowing your creativity and eye for detail that couldn't be otherwise. It is good to have you back here with new ideas and projects!