Whatever project you want to create, sometimes a perfectly even background paper would look "fake" so you might want to add some unevenness to it in order to give a more realistic look. There are different ways to create such variations. Whatever approach you use might depend on your supplies and your own preferences.
Preset shapes can be very useful when doing graphic work for several reasons: you can reuse them over and over again, and being vector format, they can be used in any size you need without losing quality. And furthermore, there are some advantages in having some vector shapes to use with other tools and commands. But how can you create your own preset shapes to reuse later?
Whether you are working on a scrapbook layout or a card, you might want to add a final touch to wrap it up. Adding a frame around it might be just that little extra detail that will complete it. We are not talking about an actual frame, like you would use around a photo as it probably would look overpowering. But what else can you do to add that final touch? Let's explore a few simple framing options.
It is common when working with photos and graphics, to want to execute the same edits or the same adjustments on several photos. Doing it manually on a dozen photos might be still manageable, but if you have hundreds of them, it definitely becomes tedious. But there is one function in Paintshop Pro that allows you to apply the same edits automatically to many images with just a few clicks.
Whether you want to capture what is on your screen for future reference or to help in troubleshooting, taking screenshots is often a must. There are different ways to grab a screenshot. There are some tools you can download for that, but you can do that with your PaintShop Pro, since you already have that on hand.
Typically, a scrapbook page will include a title. It is not mandatory but it is quite common. But what kind of title could you use? In fact, the decision is made difficult mainly because there are so many possible options that it is hard to pick only one. Sometimes, we have certain preferences and tend to use the same type of title, but there are many more. How about exploring new ideas for your next project?
When taking pictures, it is common to have it slightly angled. This will show up more if you have an obvious vertical or horizontal element and it might look odd. Sometimes, it could be the horizon, sometimes, it could be a door frame or a wall. But you can fix this with PaintShop Pro.
A few weeks ago, another post was explaining how to use PSP templates as they are available in recent versions of PaintShop Pro. However, digital scrapbookers have a wide array of possible layered templates available in various online stores. Let's have a look at how they are used with PaintShop Pro.
Digital scrapbooking is often a digital representation of traditional paper scrapbooking. As such, it would require some shadowing to show the 3D effect that you would get. Not adding shadows will leave your work look flat. However, there are times when digital scrapbook projects will NOT need shadows. Let's see what those are.
Masks can be a great tool to create a different cut out for photos or papers or to create a frame around elements we want to focus on. Masks come in a variety of shapes and are available just about everywhere. Let's see how you can use those resources in your PaintShop Pro.
Cassel is the owner and main instructor in the Scrapbook Campus.
She has been teaching digital scrapbooking for over 15 years.
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