Ann Seeber

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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....😥

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

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

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.

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.

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:

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

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!

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 ? )

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! ?