Ann Seeber

Just poking around in my iPhone, I found this photo of me with great-grandson Logan soon after he was born in February 2021. 

Glad to see this workshop pop up again! I created a calendar for my granddaughter, Anna Lee, 2 years ago with the theme of the TV show, Downton Abbey, as we were both passionate fans. She and her husband even traveled from California to England and visited the real "castle." I don't know what my theme will be for this year yet but maybe another favorite TV show as they yield a lot of media photos to work with.  Here's an example of my previous work.

Just a reminder, now that we're getting into November, for me here on the East Coast of the US, Daylight Savings Time will end on Sunday Nov 5, 2023 @ 2am.

47 minutes ago, Doska St. said:

Hello Carol and members,

 

I have a problem with the new PSP Ultimate 2023. I can't fill the photo edges with white even though I clicked everything step by step according to the Video. What mistake am I making (see screenshot) or is it due to changed working conditions in the newer version?

I also saved everything and restarted the program and tried filling again, nothing...

 

Doska: First of all, many times I miss the correct area to flood fill so I've learned to enlarge my image to see better. Also, you could Promote the selection (Control+Shift+P) and it will be on its own layer. Hope this helps.

31 minutes ago, Carolyn Rye said:

Just finished Day 7.  I am still highlighting our Scandinavian trip because it was so special to us.  I have always wanted to go to Denmark and Norway because my grandmother was from Denmark and my Grandfather was from Norway.  As I was born in Australia, it was definitely on my "bucket list" to visit these countries.  This certainly exceeded my expectations.

Thanks to Cassel for all your tips on each of the projects I have delivered so far.  This is so appreciated as it helps me to learn.

Beautiful job on the layout, Carolyn. I wish I could travel with you to Scandinavia. On my own bucket list because my maternal grandparents emigrated to New York, she from Sweden and he, from Finland. My grandfather's last name was Hagquist but the officials on Ellis Island changed it to Higgins!? I think that happened more often than we know. Ironically, they got jobs at the famed Tuxedo Park enclave upstate a bit, and I can imagine the directive, "Higgins, bring the Rolls around." 😉

BOOTCAMP 7-SANCTUARY -The title font is Belisha treated to a Chisel effect. The text font is Franklin Gothic Semi. The background is a photo of a local field treated with the Luminance layer effect. The bird is from "cpjess-tomorrow" kit and the top and bottom elements are from "ID-Face in the Photograph" kit. A bit of explanation about the center photo:  It was taken by my security camera which is mounted on a pole at the corner of the porch. You can see the pole's shadow on the left of the photo. Those stray cats are very skittish and hard to photograph.

1 hour ago, Sue Thomas said:

As you go through Carole's tutorials, you'll find that she  often changes settings within tools, to achieve the desired effect.   Which is probably what has happened.  In those cases,  it is then a good idea to reset to default.   Once you have learnt how to use those settings through here tutorials, they can they be adopted  in other projects that you are working on, as you will have a much better understanding of how those tools work.

This is especially true for me if I use a script. I was surprised to see how the settings were totally different from the last time I used the tool manually.

11 hours ago, Gerry Landreth said:

My great-nephew Noah requested a baby sister. It took him about a day to adjust when he was told that it would be a brother instead. He takes the responsibility of being a big brother quite seriously.

Wonderful layout, Gerry. Can you tell me what fonts you used? They are different and quite interesting.

7 hours ago, Sue Thomas said:

The US  government is already loosing it's political footing on the world stage,

Sue, if you would kindly refrain from political opinion statements in these rooms. Julie nicely just asked for peace, which many can agree on. It hurts my heart to see my country being bashed. It may not be perfect but, by gum, we're trying....😥

6 hours ago, Barbara Caulton said:

ops I think I am in the wrong place for the October bootcamp and I thought I was doing well navigating the site !! Maybe someone can direct me to where I should be please . 

Go to this link, Barbara, and then bookmark it for future use.

34 minutes ago, Anja Pelzer said:

here are storks in our little zoo in Aachen

fonts are Daisy and DomBoldBT, I made a cutout from one photo and used the second in my LO

kit is Let Life Bloom by Fayette Design

 

Anja - That shadow on the left stork looks so realistic. Never thought of doing it like that. Thanks for the inspiration!

26 minutes ago, Susan Ewart said:

Ann, what a delightful photo.  I love your title and bottom "With Pockets!" .  Hilarious.  I should have joined the bootcamp.  Thought I'd have too much on my plate though (other than my sandwich and tea that is?).

 

Thank you, Susan. Actually Ru Choi used that title for the photo. Bootcamp proceeds at a slower pace than most with "skip days" in between new assignments. That gives me a welcome break at least twice a year. 

DAY 5-PROJECT 2-ADVENTURE PARK- I asked Ru Choi if I could use his chipmunk photo from the Hudson Valley in Pictures Gallery on Facebook. I dimmed the hand a bit and sharpened the chipmunk. My title font is Aviation Cocktail with inner bevel and shadow while the info on the right uses the font High Tower Text. The background paper and the birds I found in my stash without labels. The flower is by Marisa Lerin in a kit called Delight.

10 minutes ago, Sue Thomas said:

Even after all these year, the vastness still never ceases to overwhelm me. From someone who's homeland is  small Island.  You can put 3 UK's in Saskatchewan alone. A population of over 70 million.  Saskatchewan has a population of just 1 million.

Goodness... that is a radical change. We moved from the suburbs to the countryside but didn't experience such vastness as you have. Maybe your insect and small animal focus for your macro lens is your antidote. ?

Here's my entry in the Bootcamp's first project: Waiting for the Great Pumpkin. This is great-grand Jonah James, born June 20 this year. I've done this exercise several times so I use old ones as templates. Here are the details: Title Font = Gil Sans Ultra Bold;  ID Font = Freestyle Script; Photo = by grandson-in-law Maverick Paolucci; Scatters = cass-frosty fall scatters; Oak leaves, tree and pumpkin are all cliparts from my Fall stash; Background plaid = PS-Janet-Scott-Gingham; tag and brad from Marisa Lerin and Vertical strip = AHA_somewhereintime_papers11-colorized. 

43 minutes ago, Mary Solaas said:

And on to the next page in this travel saga.

These layouts are very pleasing to my eyes, Mary. Is this still Day 10? You usually label each page, and you didn't this time. Like Corrie said, this will be a wonderful, coherent album of your fascinating trip. 

For several years now a group of Facebook Friends and I have signed up for a Secret Santa exchange through the website Elfster. It allows you to post wishes, which is a big help when  you don't really know the people intimately like family. There's a set budget limit of $25 usually. I got a really neat kit to grow my own bonsai trees last year but my "black thumb" prevented all but one of four from germinating. Here's a reproduction of the invitation I received:

44 minutes ago, Anne Lamp said:

I have to admit.  I worked on this yesterday using the download from last year.  I don't want to discourage the newbies but I see I am not the first to post a extremely shopped table and sandwich.  Some of us have done this several times and have so much fun we do it again.   As for as this creation, I got the idea to do a Halloween one a few days ago and one thing led to another as usual.  I think I will NOT be eating off that table.

Yeah, though your creation is wonderful, the mold is too realistic for my appetite! ?

23 minutes ago, Lynda DiGregor said:

NOOOOOO!! Your layout is pretty though!  ?

I agree with both sentiments! I was hoping more for Winter is Coming (ala Game of Thrones! ?)

My sandwich. I always have a lot of fun with these!

4 hours ago, Barbara Caulton said:

Silly me !! It is on here I post I think !! 

Yes, Barbara, you're in the right area to post for the Bootcamp workshop. Welcome! Here's hoping you have fun and figure out how to make lunch at the same time! (kidding because the new lesson will teach you to make a digital sandwich ? )

46 minutes ago, Emerald Jay said:

I did not know where to post what you asked for in the first tutorial.  Just move this post if you have to and I'll know better for next time. ?

I will be using the complete workspace. Color is medium gray. I have the materials, layers and tools panels open.

First photo I will be using is of my grandniece and grandnephew. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53262601449_638f7ce13e_m.jpg   (Must we post the link of the posted images or can they be embedded and displayed?)

Thank you.  I'm looking forward to the next lesson.

Hi Emerald - Regarding your question about posting images; if you look at the bottom of the area where you are typing a response, there is a spot to access your images via your hard-drive. It looks like the image I posted below - just click on choose files or drag and drop. Keep all images 600 pixels or smaller. HTH

Here's my setup. I use PSP2022 or 2023 Ultimate. The photo is my great-grand Jonah who was along for the pumpkin picking adventure. He is almost 4 months old and look at those cheeks! ?

33 minutes ago, kasany said:

Zaduszki, it's not Halloween. It's pretty different activity, Carole made letters, template/frame. I added automn leaves ans fire wich is always visible during our acivity on a cementery.

 

Admiring your creation and curious about "Zaduszki," I looked it up. We used to spend a lot of time in the Polish/German community in Pine Island, NY, among the onion fields. Mostly we played "German Pinochle" and learned Easter traditions from an elder there. We had to bite the horseradish! I came up with this website that schooled me in Zaduszki, which now reminds me of the Mexican Day of the Dead, celebrated with sugar skulls. I think it's true the traditions honoring the dead are more meaningful than the silly Halloween craziness lately. One of the top TV shows has been about zombies. Not my cup of tea! 

Hi everyone, I'm retired and from New York's Mid-Hudson Valley! I've taken this class every time it's offered, and I always learn something new, and am inspired by everyone's creations. Can't wait to get started!