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Yes, and based on odd shapes, it would be more challenging. For example, looking at this tutorial, I find it would require many more clicks. Also, I find that, with a selection, you can get a precise and even "padding" all around the text. Doing that with the Pen tool would be less precise, in my opinion.

@Corrie Kinkel and @Rene Marker Affinity will wrap text inside a shape, whether it is made from a Shape tool or the Pen tool. The only way to get an irregular shape is by using the Pen tool to create that shape. I suggested to them that using a Selection would be more flexible and much faster in certain situations but for now, the only option is to draw that shape manually with the Pen tool. When I need to wrap text (and mostly have the ability to edit it), I will use PSP2022.

Yes, that is the wrong thread. This is the Scrap Bootcamp, from September (as Rene just posted).

@Marie-Claire Just to clarify, is this done in PSP or in Affinity?

OK, I found an explanation, and a correct link: https://forms.gle/cpwhhpt36iyKiYGGA

I am really puzzled as to why it does that. Let me try to find a solution. It is the first time (in 10+ years) that Google Forms seem to require responders to log in.

I am not sure why some people are asked to access the survey as a shared document (another gremlin?). You should access it without logging in or anything like that with this link.

Learning scrapbooking is often done with practice, looking around for inspiration, and trying to recreate projects we admire. Sometimes, we can be inspired by finished projects, but sometimes, we also have to use our imagination to interpret something. This challenge will allow you to envision something from a “boring” base, and you will have to imagine the end result differently. The sketch is only a written idea, and you can fly with it, modify it, and customize it to fit your vision, your photos, and your supplies. And if you want more information on using sketches, check out this article. Post your project in the gallery.

@Linda J WalkerGreat layout. Thank you for your kind words. Yes, it is a challenge to learn a new program AND know enough to teach what I know. @Jeni SimpsonI am glad to hear that the fifth layout was easier than you thought. That is a wonderful brooch! Thank you for your kind words too. @Saara I hope others will join, from the APC group. I sure was not expecting to teach you much about Affinity, but my goal was to "initiate" you to the digital scrapbooking use for it. 🙂 @CristinaYes, the next workshop will include tutorials for both programs. I have not made the Affinity tutorials available yet. They will be release for the workshop only. @Margo Ahern You might want to consider adding shadows to the elements on the page. You added them to the papers, the photo and the title. If you are looking for some supplies, all the suggested kits are free so you can start building your stash. @Daniel HessWhen you had issues copying/pasting, was your source layer a raster layer? If it is an Image layer for example, it will copy everything and not just what you selected. @Ann SeeberThose photos are super interesting!!! @Euka I also have a notebook with notes and tips. Over time, I might put many of them as blog posts or tips and tricks. @Jenny MacKay Glad to see that you succeeded with the pinking edge this time around. Did you put the shadow in the wrong angle on the yellow ribbon? Or maybe you put an inside shadow instead of an outside one? @Corrie KinkelFor wrapping text, what specific feature are you looking for that PSP has? @Gerry LandrethYou should hire River to watch over the gremlins! @Dianne Moon You will surely enjoy the next workshop, the Magazine Workshop. It should even be easier than the Bootcamp. @Julie MagerkaI agree with you that most videos on YouTube for Affinity tend to be about photo editing and photo composition, and Affinity is very powerful for that. It has great tools for scrapbooking, but don't ditch your PSP 😉 Keep it up and post your projects if you have not done so yet. You have the whole weekend to post 4/5 projects and be entered into the random draw. By the way, if you have any particular reason NOT to be included in the draw, make sure to let me know.

You are 100% correct. My husband is a Barclay.

Great discovery. I thought it was strange to have the same shortcut for more than one tool/command, but now, I see that it can work!

My husband's family is from Scottish ancestry. They have two tartans: one for wearing (casual) and one for "fighting". They are very different in colors! I should look for them and take a pic. Ane the creed is "aut agere aut mori", (which means Give me action or give me death). My son has it tattooed on his arm.

@Margo AhernGlad to see you started. The lessons will stay available although the tracking for the random draw of prizes will close on Monday night. Also, after that point, I will not come in with daily feedback posts. I could still answer questions if posted but the activity level of this thread will greatly go down. @Daniel HessI have not explored the use of the Character Map with Affinity. Something else to explore! @Jenny MacKayI am glad you enjoyed this Bootcamp. Your last layout looks great. About the book you refer to, if you ever have a chance to read about "Butterbox babies", it is also a sad story. There was a movie about it. Similar theme. @CristinaYou should be able to follow the February workshop with Affinity OR PSP, your choice and the trial version will still be working for you. I had never worked with the "Mask below" option. Something else to study! @Rene MarkerGreat layout. It is strange why the keyboard shortcut decided not to work. If you find an explanation, please, let us know. @Jean NaumannI can understand how Affinity is a very attractive program to use. Its non-destructive features are great. However, remember that scripts and picture tubes are not possible without PSP, so make sure to keep both programs on hand! @Corrie Kinkel I am not sure if there is a way to change that but when using the Frame Text tool, I can't sample the size of the text and it always seems to appear in 16px size, which is tiny on a 3600x3600 page! If I try to sample a size, like with the Artistic Text tool, I lose the frame, so it does not work that way. @SaaraI am glad you enjoyed the Bootcamp. Are you aware of other APC members who joined us? Maybe you can encourage others to register, when we have a repeat of this Bootcamp. @Raymond Great page. Once you have added an outline with the Grow/Shrink command, you can't undo it directly. However, if you want to add a larger border, you can repeat the same steps with a larger setting. Otherwise, you might have to redo the steps from scratch. Of course, I could also have suggested you used the Layer FX > Outline to add that white border. That would be non-destructive and editable afterward.

@Jean Naumann Great "extra" layout. Does it feel easier this time around? @Jeni Simpson Glad that you found a workaround to solve your issue while you couldn't find the Kerning setting. @Carolyn RyeThanks for your kind words, but I really don't need as much as that. I do a lot of research, exploring, and asking more knowledgeable people than I. I am learning with you. I might just be a few weeks ahead of you! 😉 @CristinaPractice is always a good idea for earlier techniques to be replicated in future projects. I love that plaid pattern! And yes, you will have to do everything manually without scripts and picture tubes! Did you figure out the issue with the shadow showing above other layers? @Euka Hopefully, you will figure out what is happening to your photos when trying to add that border. @Daniel HessThose five photos are definitely telling a whole story. As for the brush, do you happen to use a graphic tablet? I wonder if it is "pressure-sensitive"? @Marie-ClaireSoft colors make your layout look so peaceful. @Corrie Kinkel Yeah, shadows are one of those details that we can forget, and catch after a while only. @Sharla Beautiful photos you picked and they are displayed beautifully too. @Julie Magerka You will find another project to add pinking shears. It is a similar technique to in PSP, although you can use a mask as Saara has suggested, so it could be a good practice, at a later time. @Linda J WalkerIf layers are adjacent, you can group them, like Rene suggested. There are other ways to add an outline: Layer FX > Outline, but you can also make a selection with the photo, Select > Outline. See you all tomorrow!

Great layouts everybody!!! @Cindy Sheets I know you like to create layouts that might differ from the tutorials, but this Day 5 project does not seem to use ANY of the techniques shown in the video. I am not even sure what tutorial you followed (if you followed one). Which one were you "trying" to follow? @Jeni Simpson Did you use the snapping to align your photos? Since they are not of the same orientation and size, I can assume you still used the snapping? I see you are gradually catching up. Those swans are interesting. How large are they? @Daniel Hess I also occasionally forget to click on the effect, even though I check the box. Obviously, it does not work! Now, after doing it a few times, I realize that the available settings are different so I can catch myself. @Saara Thank you for pointing out the non-destructive abilities of Affinity. After using PSP for over 15 years, I will definitely have to change my perspective on the workflow. I guess that one advantage of the digital scrapbooking is that if one uses a paper and cuts it "wrong" or the user changes their mind, it is super easy to start over with another copy of the paper. I can see how that is different when working on a photo composition with multiple adjustments. And your photo compositions are fantastic! I hope we will have more opportunities to see more. @Jenny MacKayYou managed a great result with the pinking edge! I am surprised that the function with the Shift key was not part of V1. Hopefully, those tutorials will give you an idea if you want to upgrade to v2 at some point. Your layout is great and you were successful in making that multicolored title. @Angela Tilghman The dimensions of the image is not the limiting setting but the file size. By changing the quality, you should be able to reduce that file size. Great use of the multicolored text. @Rene Marker Glad to see you are also exploring the program further. I could not integrate all the tools and techniques in the Bootcamp. We'll have to look at more in future workshops. I might have to look at the tutorial about the warped shadow. I already have one tutorial schedule on that topic. I wonder if she does it the same way I do!? @Gerry LandrethCute layout and certainly cute photos. I can't imagine playing hide and seek with my cat! @Sharon Murray If you were already familiar with PS, I guess some tools and functionalities in Affinity do feel familiar. That will make it easier for you. Good work. And great story about your sisters. @Corrie Kinkel All those text settings are "hidden" in a different panel. Go to Window > Text > Characters and you will find a LOT of additional settings for your text. You can also access it by clicking on the lonely "a" in the middle of the Text toolbar. @Linda Rexford I guess we might need some lessons and practice with those masks to work with non-destructive effects. I agree with you that the scallops fit the theme very well. @Linda J Walker Linking layers is a bit more convoluted in Affinity than in PSP. Are you able to just select both layers at once and move/resize themtogether? If you are more comfortable, you could also group them. @Jean Naumann Great layout and I am glad you are learning/relearning things with this program. @Alice DanielGreat layout. That dog is very photogenic! As I am trying to keep track of everyone's projects from the tutorials, can you clarify which one you were trying to replicate? I track those for the random draw at the end of the Bootcamp. Keep posting. Tomorrow, you will have a day off and then, you will get the last project tutorial. Looking forward to seeing more layouts.