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  1. Yes, that is something commonly done as a family activity. And geocaches are also rated in a way that you can look for some that are specifically accessible for children. They are usually lower, and on a more stable terrain. I started with my kids. Maybe I can start with my grandson this summer! At work, I have introduced the whole team to that activity. Whenever we would have students for a few weeks, we would introduce them to it too. The fun thing is that there are geocaches just about everywhere so if you go visit a relative, or go on vacation, there are always some to discover!
  2. Yeah, I removed it. I get a notification for EVERY SINGLE post in the forum so I saw it, just a few minutes after you did 🙂 There is a Report option on the top right of every post; click the three dots for it.
  3. Yeah, it is surprising when you don't know about them and then, discover there are lots. It is a fun activity for anyone of all ages and all abilities.
  4. I started geocaching in 2008, with the kids, without even having a GPS. I figured that if the kids stayed interested long enough, it would be worth buying one. I got the first GPS a couple of months later. I had promised the kids that if we found 10 geocaches without a GPS, I would buy one. Eventually, I upgraded to a slightly better one. However, for the last several years now, I just use their app on my phone. It is so much more convenient! I thought that geocaching was a great way to do mild exercise as you often walk, but also to discover different places. I found out a large network of trails in town. Even after living here for 30 years, I was unaware of it! Geocaching is a worldwide activity so there is likely a geocache near you! Check their site: https://geocaching.com and see if there are some in your neighbourhood. I know that a few of our members have done geocaching. Do you have a layout? Here is one I made a while ago.
  5. Have you ever created an album that tells the story of your life, one chapter at a time? For 2025, I’m inviting you to embark on a year-long creative challenge to document your personal timeline in a unique and meaningful way. We’re calling it the Timeline Album Challenge! The idea is simple: divide your life into 12 periods (the length of each depends on your age) and create one scrapbook page for each. Whether you include photos, memories, or simply words that describe those times, it’s up to you! By the end of the year, you’ll have a complete album that reflects your journey. For example, let's assume you are 72 years old (it just makes it easier to calculate): 0-6 years old: you can talk about your birth place, your first tooth, your first day of school 7-12 years old: you can remember some birthday parties, friends, places you visited 13-18 years old: those teen years! what were you doing, your first crush, your high school years 19-24 years old: maybe your dates, or wedding (if it happened in that time) 25-30 years old: maybe when you moved town, when your kids were born, when you purchased your first house And so on. You get the picture. Here’s how it works: One page every month: Start with your earliest memories or your childhood, and work your way to the present. You can also document specific milestones, achievements, challenges, etc. You can pick and choose any element to document. No pressure: Share your pages with us as you create them. There’s no strict commitment, and you can always catch up later if life gets busy. Make it yours: Add photos if you have them, or create pages without photos by focusing on stories, quotes, or embellishments that symbolize those moments in time. Include what was around you: seeing how some world events (or local ones) can relate to us can be interesting. What there a new fashion trend? What were the newest inventions? Any famous people that you might have heard of (or met) during that time period? This is your story to tell. Whether you want to focus on key milestones, favorite memories, or even everyday moments, it’s all about capturing what makes your timeline unique. Time for the seventh period (that would your mid-life).
  6. B = Bass - a common fish in this area
  7. If you remember Sara who joined our Bootcamp for Affinity is part of his group on Skool. I have exchanged with him a few times. On his "group", they regularly have photo manipulation challenges (once a month I think), so if yo are into that, there must be a link in his video description.
  8. It is a new month and new projects. Show off what you are working on in July be it a scrapbook page, a collage, a tutorial, or anything else you want. We are curious and want to see, learn, and get inspired. These threads are quickly becoming a fantastic source of inspiration, support, and friendship. Keep them coming! Remember to size down your image to about 600x600 pixels and save it in .jpg format before posting it (if you are creating a double page, you can resize it to 1000 pixels in width if you don't want to post the pages separately). Here are a few guidelines for everyone: when you post a project, give as much information on your sources or techniques used. It will help others who are curious and would like to do the same. if someone uses something that you like on their page, ask where they got it. Sometimes, you can go get it too and it will be better quality than trying to extract it (as it would have been resized to post in the forum anyway). if it is something that they did from scratch, ask how they did it. It would be so helpful to everyone! if you like a photo and would like to “play with it”, ALWAYS ask permission. Sometimes, there are some limitations and the person is not allowed to let others use it. Don’t get them in trouble. Usually, people are happy to say yes (if they can) when you ask politely. And if you get permission, you might get a better-quality image than the resized image anyway.
  9. The theme for July is FISHING. Fishing is more than just catching fish—it’s about the peaceful moments by the water, the thrill of the catch, and the stories that follow. Whether it’s a quiet day at the lake, a deep-sea adventure, or even a child's first fishing trip, there are so many ways to document the experience. You might have photos of the location, the equipment, the fish caught (or not!), or the people who shared the moment. And if you don’t have personal fishing photos, you can still use themed elements like rods, reels, fish, lures, or water textures to tell your story. Remember, you can also share older layouts—you don’t have to create something brand new! Reel in your memories and get scrapping! Post your project in the gallery.
  10. In July, our monthly theme is FISHING. Fishing offers plenty of inspiration for this month’s Alphabet Game! Let’s find words starting with each letter of the alphabet that relate to fishing—whether it’s gear, fish species, places, actions, or even things you bring along for the trip. Think of terms like bait, boat, casting, net, or tackle box… and we’ll see how far we can go through the alphabet! If we get stuck on a tricky letter, we’ll skip it after 24 hours—no pressure! Let’s cast our lines and start the challenge!
  11. Here is a challenge to do something that might not be repeated in other months. Just an idea that popped like that (and you can also send me suggestions for occasional random challenges too). This week, I want you to use A LARGE PHOTO in your layout: it has to cover at least 3/4 of the page. You can use an "artistic" effect or edge but make sure that the photo is the star so don't overdo it with those effects. Let's see all the creativity you can come up with.
  12. Did you ever take a picture of something unexpected? If so, share it with us. I am sure there are many situations where we wished we had a camera but didn't but now, our phones are often close enough to grab and snap a pic.
  13. Tu as tout compris 😂
  14. To clarify something, the link to the survey was "accidentally" requesting permission to fill out from some participants. This was a glitch and I changed the settings so if you were asked for a special permission, can you try it again? It should be fixed now. @JacquesThanks for confirming. Pic-to-Painting was integrated in recent versions of PSP. Simple polkadots' very effective effect. @Carolyn RyeNice smile from Daniel. You managed to get those mask effects very nicely. It is great to see those silhouettes as part of the mask. @AprilDawnThat is a very interesting use of the mask on only part of the photo. I might try this effect! @Jeni SimpsonIf you want to use brushes away from the center, you can always use light grey and go darker as you go further. That is a way to fade the brush imprints of the mask. The issue you have around the ellipse, is possibly because there seems to be another layer under the image/mask (a solid color) so the edges don't blend into the background. @SharlaDid you try the Voronoi with different size tiles? Maybe a smaller one would please you better? For the polkadot, just note that not only you can have smaller/larger scale, you can also use a smaller dot on a larger "tile" and that would give dots that are spaced out differently. @CristinaEven with a larger mask, the polkadots are still visible and you get your assignment is in! @Robert GarrettI am glad you enjoyed this workshop. I hope you will stick around for upcoming workshops and classes too! @Susan EwartI think that those hearts work fine with the mask. If you want to create a transition from the "faded" central part and the "defined" hearts, you could use go in steps: create a slightly faded central part, add some "sharp" hearts on the same layer, add a blur to that layer, add more "sharp" hearts around. Repeat as needed. @fiona cookGreat end result with that polkadot and mask. @gwen jewittTwo delicate layouts. Polkadots can be bold or delicate. Isn't it nice to have such flexibility? @Ann SeeberIt is nice to see how a small-scale polkadot can be subtle without overpowering the project. @Corrie KinkelDid you use the same scale for the two colors of polkadots? I do see different colors, but wondering how it could show different colors if the two patterns align with each other? @Karen BorgmannI also hate that the Scale mode is inaccurate too. At least, we see when it is NOT scaled correctly. Unfortunately, some people don't notice 😞 It seems that if you use Ctrl for something right before, it is like that modifier is "stuck" in the settings. On the James layout, did you add shadows to the ribbons at the bottom? @Donna SilliaAnother non-fan of voronoi. However, if anyone can find something more similar to the linoleum effect, let me know! @Gerry LandrethIt is nice to see how you use those different resources, including the Scattered Photos script! @MoniqueN.Great layouts. For the second layout, may I suggest adjusting the color of the title to make it a bit more contrasting? @Connie CollierThis is such a great way to showcase those paintings of yours! no more "boring" white frames only! 🙂 @Linda RexfordYou show a great application of the polkadot technique with a different shape from the "dot". As you see, the possibilities are endless. @Jean NaumannThroughout different workshops and classes, we often reuse similar tools and effects. After all, there are only a limited number of them. Just like the alphabet includes only 26 letters, we can combine them to create an almost infinite number of words and sentences. Isn't it amazing when you consider that? @Cindy SheetsThat plaid is bold and matches the vibe of the photo very well. Although you don't have any more lessons to come, you still have some time to catch up if you encountered any obstacles. The videos will stay up and available for another 7 days. After that, they will only be available to our DIAMOND members. Of course, you can join any time! And remember to fill out the survey when you have a chance!
  15. Great work everyone! @Jeni SimpsonThose are two great pages. I am glad to hear that you are having fun with the brushes and the mask. @Jean NaumannWhenever you have a photo with an edge, it is a bit tricky to get rid of it, especially if you don't have much space around the subject. I guess some photos will be easier to handle that way than others. And that couple in Port Arthur look better without the pattern! @Harmony BirchGlad to see you start this workshop. It is never too late to start. I love that font you used for the first "Beyond Ragnarok" page. If you find that the plaid is overpowering, you can size it down, or lower its opacity while adding a solid color below. Using multiple brushes for a single mask is very common! Boy, you are catching up fast!!! @kasanyIt is interesting how yo used the mask, yet it is not completely blocking the rest of the photo, which still shows in the background. Very creative! @Jannette Nieuwboer Maybe we can have a Zoom session to try to figure out what is happening. Hopefully it is only a simple issue. @Ann SeeberGreat mask for that starling. Those feathers look like they are bordered with gold! Using a monochrome noise with the linoleum effect gives a nice subtle effect. @Jacquessuch a simple yet powerful layout. Simplicity gives all the attention to the photo! Great page. Great use of that "ink" brush on the mask. how did you use AI? Did you use one of the effects in PSP? @Robert GarrettYeah, Mary Ann really does not look thrilled!! I am glad you are enjoying this workshop so far. @ClarineDid you use a mask at all? Your linoleum background looks great! @fiona cookDisplacement maps will yield very different results depending on the image used. You can really have fun with that command. @Bee KellyWith the photo taking much of the page, it is interesting how the kaleidoscope does not look like the typical "circles". It is very subtle all around. Great result. Interesting that you added black frames instead of the typical white one. It is very suitable for those pictures. @Sue ThomasI personally prefer the Linoleum effect to the voronoi one. I find that the voronoi is "too defined", but that is a personal taste. @Corrie KinkelI am not a fan of the voronoi either but I had to find something "somewhat similar" to the other one in PSP. That is the best I found! @SharlaAlthough I personally would not have added a shadow to the masked photo, it did turn out quite nicely! @Hank SobahFollowing the method and then adding your personal touch is exactly what we would expect. Those pages are so colorful! @CristinaThat is an interesting idea to use those textures only on a section. It probably shows more on the full-size project, right? @Sharon MurrayThat plaid is so colorful and surprisingly, since the photo is also very colorful, the plaid does not take over the photos. For your photo that is not as vivid in Affinity, is there a difference in the default blend mode or opacity? @Lynda DiGregorI like how you added a "pattern" or a texture to the frames around the small photos. And yes, someday, we might visit that city! (the further i have been is Detroit) @gwen jewittGreat layout to showcase that dancer! I love the colors! @Gerry LandrethI never thought of adding a large blur to turn the voronoi effect into a grunge texture. Good idea. @Donna SilliaYou can review the Vector Workshop for Affinity if you want directions on how to create text on a curve. @Susan EwartYou are NEVER spending too much time with those layouts. It is a project well worth that time! @Connie CollierThat bubble background looks great! I think it helps showcase your photo beautifully. @Carolyn RyeIs that a mask you made or a ready-made one you used? @Linda RexfordI think the radial blur is actually a great effect to put the focus on the subject. Great choice! See you tomorrow!
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