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I was surprised to learn I won the Phrase Strips script! I had to play with it which took a bit of time as I made the adjustments to the script itself (as per instructions included) and needed some help from Carole. My deadlines for two projects are now behind me (other stuff) and I can get back to PSP time. I like the "idea" of this layout, but I'm not entirely pleased with the harsh white background. I had to leave it like that b/c I'm not much good at extracting an image and getting a transparent background (the sketch of Mrs. Roosevelt). If I changed or softened the background, then the borders of the sketch were too visible. It's a skill I have to acquire.... Otherwise, I'm happy with the phrase strips and how to use them. Thanks Carole!

Finally got to T in the Alphabet Challenge of 2022. Has been interesting. Could probably do a couple of double pages for each of the M is for Memphis and T is for Tennessee.

Leftover Scraplift from May - Six of my grandchildren (the ones who have significant others). The only one missing is Tyler-John who is unattached at this time. The title font is Baby Olivia, the background is color fill treated to weave texture, the curved paper is treated to a pattern using the sculpture texture, the flowers behind the photos are a ribbon called Butterfly Garden-clipart 15. Brad, on the top left, is new to my digital layouts. He and Alycia, top right, are twins.

Let's start with a new Wildcat Calendar for June. Here's the Ocelot, a medium size wild cat. Found mostly in Texas, Central and South America, and a few islands. They have been hunted for their beautiful fur coats and recently, females killed and kittens stolen for the sale as pets. That doesn't usually work out once the cat is full grown and they end up in shelters or worse. I'll post a full size image on our Scrapbooking with PaintShop Pro Facebook group.

Zigzag stitch and Embosses metal element Font : P22 Corinthia Diamond 3 pattern Font: Today Script : cass-LiftedPhoto

I am watching this Australian Mystery series on utube and there was a scene with a cool design in the building (picture below). I wanted to try and receate the graphic version. I cant wait till we do the Vector workshop. I used vectors to create it and did some problem solving along the way. I'm happy with what I did this time. I didnt quite get the proportions right. When I know better I'll do better. I was playing with what to do with the background when I tried the gradient called "Underworld" so my theme was gambling in the underworld (too much watching the TV show Supernatural). I used the eraser tool to fade out the bottom as if it was descending to the underworld. It was the first time using the Custom Playing Card script from Carole. I LOVE IT. I learned to click "cancel" when choosing a photo and "cancel" again to continue the script and ended up with the layers of, white background and card number/suit. I put the same gradient on the card, lightened, and put my photo's on. I can see a lot of ways to use this script. My original layout was quite dark (my monitor is very light so it's hard to know what it looks like) so I lightened it up for the forum/gallery. My photo's of a recent studio shoot, fun with expiring dandelions. Font is Vanilla Right.

I love this and I quite like the white background. It's a high key layout. I also like the use of the three strips creating triangle which are very dynamic in the composition/design world. You could try a texture but it might not look so good with the sketch graphic. I think it would detract from the cleaness and mimimalist style.

Looks like Happy Birthday to Tennessee is in order. Look at how many double letters in a row is in this State. Now that's something to celebrate! I like the information you give in your layouts.

I too am at a loss if technology stuff goes wrong. Just like if the lights dont work. My electrical expertise amounts to flipping the odd breaker switch when I use the microwave and the kettle at the same time. Technology is great when it works, when it doesnt, I'm reduced to cave-woman mentality.

Thanks, Susan. In the very early days of computers (back in the 1980's), I knew a lot about them. Now I'm at a complete loss. Please thank your husband for me. I'll keep this in mind for my next one.

I think it would be very expensive to have one huge drive. There is more risk of losing your data if it's on the same drive as your boot drive. If it wasnt an SSD it would also be slower. I currently have similar to carole 500 SSD for programs only, 1 TB for Data and a 2TB for data. I have over 20 yrs of digital photos and already thinking I need another drive. I dont really know much about this stuff. The information in the first sentences is from my husband. I'm the one who doesnt know how stuff works, but I can work it. Kind of like electricity and plumbing and my car...I dont need to know how they work to be able to work them. I really should know more about how the computer works though.

Six of my grandchildren (the ones who have significant others). The only one missing is Tyler-John who is unattached at this time. The title font is Baby Olivia, the background is color fill treated to weave texture, the curved paper is treated to a pattern using the sculpture texture, the flowers behind the photos are a ribbon called Butterfly Garden-clipart 15. Brad, on the top left, is new to my digital layouts. He and Alycia, top right, are twins.

Aw, Susan, I hardly know what to say, but thank you!

This is not new but a favorite of mine about my father. I update it yearly. He worked for 40 years as Chief Dispatcher for the Erie Railroad (Now Amtrak).

I just saw these! And they’re are all wonderful…the texture is just right. Visible, but not too big and aggressive. How many toys did Poncho have? You had the word “selfies” on the LO, so I thought the cat stepped on the phone and took her own photos. ?