Debbie Pittman

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I've suddenly started receiving notices from this thread and did not realize there are comments before now. Love seeing the project of others. And thanks to those who identify which tutorials or labs you are using for your post. I have so much to learn. Now if I could just remember what I was doing 5 minutes ago~~~ :-)

The sunset picture was created from scratch in PSP 2018. The second image is the original picture with the slats script and my watermark applied. I had fun with this one and like having the tree in front of the slats for a hint of 3d.

P=punchcards.  Really showing my age with that one!

E = Element

 

def: a basic member of a mathematical or logical class or set;

 

But in computer programming and in graphic design, an element is a basic unit which can be programmed, edited, or used as a building block in a larger process or image. For example, "select the leaf element in this picture using the selection tool, then invert and apply a blur to the inversion so that the leaf element is clear and the background shows depth of field."

My final project. I tried out the selection shapes, 3d ribbon trip, text box, using guides to line up elements, and offsetting the frame from the picture. That was hard for me because I tend to be a frame-perfect-fit person with pictures. Fun project. I also added the letters on the 5 octagon swatches. I would probably change colors or add a smaller swatch of a lighter shade beneath each letter.

I didn't add any of my pictures to this one because I wanted to play with the elements. Enjoying using the pinking shears effect (cutouts in scrapbook lingo) and played around with varying the shadow size to emphasize some elements. I also changed the colors of the text I entered near the bottom. Use the dropper to get matching shades with some of the colors in the backgrounds.

Day 5 Project 3

 

A few years ago, my spouse had sunflowers that grew to over 8 feet tall. They were still growing until the squirrels started breaking them off while the seed was still green. I managed to get a few pictures before they managed to destroy all of them.

 

The saying in this kit reminded me of those sunflowers.

Day 4. Wish I had the adventure background that Carole used but I like this one too. The picture is from our MS walk a couple of years ago. We have walked (I actually ride my power chair named Argo-any Xena fans here?) for 20 years or more.  I wanted to keep this simple. I may actually print it out and give it to her.

 

 

 

I used the black shadow on everything but the three dark flowers. I switched to a gray on those since they were already dark.

 

So, my second digital scrapbook page is attached.

Bootcamp day 3 image. This is technically my very first real digital scrapbook page. I've done other PSP pages and graphics, but this is my first scrapbook page. I would have liked to be able to use a light fill for the background of the text box to make it more readable so maybe in a future project... I am the one in the middle.

HI. I'm Debbie from western NC in the USA.

 

The thing I've appreciated the most so far was being reminded that I can enlarge the icons... much easier on my eyes. I've also enjoyed reviewing some basics. We sometimes lose the tips and hints along the way so this is great.

 

I am using 2018 PSP. I have 2019 but haven't done the upgrade on this computer yet. The light gray background is my preference now though I have been playing around with it.

 

I decided that for my plate, I wanted to dig right in so I poised the knife above the bread ready to cut it into lunch! I am right-handed so I rotated the cup for easy reach.