tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552181149667098712024-03-14T02:38:43.770-07:00Free High Resolution graphics and clip arta collection of high resolution graphics and clip art by TODD AMENtodd ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585322533377848525noreply@blogger.comBlogger331125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755218114966709871.post-45955185541998243192014-09-10T11:44:00.000-07:002014-09-10T11:44:37.387-07:00PNG IMAGES<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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E-scrapbooking has other advantages over the traditional approach, too: If you get distracted, just hit save and return to the task when you have time -- no scissors or craft paper to put away. Or if you are commemorating events that involve many friends or family, you don't have to duplicate your efforts by hand -- merely print extra copies or post your creations online where others can view them. Family reunions, birthdays, weddings, holidays, baby showers and pilgrimages to Disneyland can all be enshrined, but don't limit your scope. When e-scrapbooking, you don't have to fill a whole album, so why not artfully commemorate small, everyday events? Kim Liddiard of Denver, for example, is constructing a page about her son's first day on a bike without training wheels. A glance across many Web-based compendiums reveals pages dedicated to seemingly offhand things: a purchase of a new handbag, a rousing soccer game and even a collection of favorite quotes from Mother Teresa.
GET THE E-TOOLS. You'll need photo manipulation software, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements, Corel Paint Shop Pro or Microsoft Digital Image. Apple's iLife suite of photo and movie software has scrapbooking features, as does iRemember. Most of these programs run from about $50 to $100 and can be downloaded and tried for a limited time gratis, allowing you to test each one out. The range of these programs is breathtaking, allowing you to color-correct photos, fill in backgrounds with colors and textures, and render text in fancy fonts.
Also, many Web sites offer thematic templates, such as color-coordinated mats and frames. Expect to pay $2 or $3 per template. But take heart: Unlike the paper templates sold at art stores, electronic templates can be reused, says Amanda Behrmann, a founder of the Digital Scrapbook Place ( http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/ ), a resource for scrapbook starters.
FIND SOURCE MATERIAL. Photographs are the centerpieces for most scrapbook pages. If you have a digital camera, importing the photos should be a snap. Regular photographs can be scanned -- most electronic stores sell good, basic flatbed scanners for less than $100.
Physical artifacts such as ticket stubs, maps, program guides, menus or even war medals can be scanned to complement your digital layout. You can also write your own commentary. What were you feeling at the time? Or pick a song lyric or poem appropriate to the moment. For a tribute page to her grandfather, Johanna Berry of Washington state transcribed stories he recorded on tape and paired them with a photo. Editing is important -- keep the text short so the page won't look cluttered. "Let the pictures do the talking," Thiessen says. Look for the most appropriate font -- some can be downloaded from the Web (try http://www.computerscrapbook.com/index.html ) -- or write the message by hand.
INDULGE YOUR CREATIVE WHIMS. With the materials in hand, now comes the fun part -- crafting a page that perfectly accentuates the subject. Put the viewer in the moment, relating the details and the mood of the event.
Find colors and textures that complement the subject matter, as well as the colors in photographs. A page about a day trip to Baltimore's Inner Harbor could have crabs scurrying about. Experiment! "The undo button is your friend," Behrmann said.
Some software, such as Apple's iLife, can even add music to the presentation, giving a full multimedia feel. When Thiessen documented some family time at the pool, Bobby Darin's "Splish Splash" served as the soundtrack.
SHARE THE RESULTS. Save the final creation as an image file, which then can be displayed in a number of ways -- on a Web site, as a slideshow from a DVD or CD, or printed out and pasted in a regular scrapbook. Many CD and DVD burning software programs and online services can turn your scrapbook pages into an album that can be viewed on the computer or with a standard DVD player as a slideshow.
For the Web, shrink the page to a height of 500 or 600 pixels, so it will fit in a browser. Load the image onto your own Web site or blog,todd ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585322533377848525noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755218114966709871.post-39990836266714843172014-04-07T16:18:00.001-07:002014-04-07T16:18:43.540-07:00Digital Scrapbooking Software<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Adobe PhotoShop CS
Adobe Photoshop is a great application for everything from photo correction to website design. It can also be used for digital scrapbooking. Photoshop was created mostly for businesses and the price tag reflects this. Its MSRP of almost $650 leaves most consumers tugging at their pockets. Photoshop has been used by web masters and web designers for years. It is, no doubt, the most comprehensive image editing program available on the market. With standard features like color enhancement, cropping, re-sizing, and retouching and with new and improved functions like layering, filtering, and workspace customization, Adobe Photoshop is the perfect solution for any serious designer or digital scrapbooker. While Photoshop is very robust, it might be overkill for most digital scrapbookers. It's nice to have so much functionality, but it's easy to get overwhelmed by the vast array of options and the large price tag.
Adobe PhotoShop Elements 2.0
Similar to Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 captures the best, most applicable features of the original Photoshop, but at a much friendlier price. While Photoshop CS was created for businesses and professionals, Elements was created specifically for consumers. This image editing software uses the same interface as Photoshop, and but with some significant limitations. At an MSRP of only $100, Photoshop elements is a good option.
Paint Shop Pro 9
Paint Shop Pro provides a multitude of functions that will bring your photos to life and allow you to incorporate other images and animation into your layouts. PSP begins by removing noise and filtering imperfections from your photos. Then it goes a step further and provides tools that allow you to be the artist. From chalk and pastels, to a smear tool and mixing palette, you can create all sorts of special effects within your image. PSP offers a history palette and a 'selective undo' tool that will correct imperfections long after you may have made them. PSP's personalized configurations can help you to create a completely digital layout by using the photo correction software, graphics creation, and web-page design tools. This is a user-friendly, and pocket-friendly, application. todd ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585322533377848525noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755218114966709871.post-85707264668660682232014-04-05T11:17:00.001-07:002014-04-05T11:17:32.787-07:00How to Make Photo Cards <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One way to share photographs is with photo cards. Photo cards are envelope-sized greetings printed on high-quality cardstock and sent via postal mail. They can be made with or without a fold. Photo cards can be a greeting or an announcement for a birth, wedding or special day
Photo cards can be created on a photograph-sharing website such as Shutterfly or Snapfish. Visit your favorite photograph-sharing website to learn more about creating and printing a customizable photo card. These sites have easy to follow directions for creating photo cards.
Photo cards can also be created on your own computer. Here is an example of how to create a photo card of your own.
Create a New Document. Open a new document in your photo-processing program, such as Adobe Photoshop or Elements. Make the document the same size as your intended photo card. The size of the photo card should be just a bit smaller than the size of your envelope. Mine will be 5 1/2" x 4".
Add Photograph(s). Add your photograph or series of photographs to the document. Resize and arrange the photographs as you would like them to appear on the card. I wanted my photograph to stretch the length of the card so I sized it to fit accordingly.Add a Greeting. Use the text tool to create your own message and/or add a message using a digital stamp. I added a digital stamp, and then used the text tool to add the names.
Get creative and make your own personalized photo card to sharetodd ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585322533377848525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755218114966709871.post-62115916779644366802014-04-04T14:49:00.001-07:002014-04-04T14:50:29.436-07:00Making Easter Decorations <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you love to make your own embellishments, making larger home decorations will be something that appeals to you . Essentially, your decoration is an embellishment, just on a larger scale.
Here are some ideas when thinking about handmade banners and other decorations:
- If you love making tags, try making a banner. It's simply a larger-scale project.
- It's a great way to showcase a pretty piece of paper that you simply can't bring yourself to cut.
- Add a special touch to a child's room by making a banner with his or her name on it and showcasing loved things with smaller embellishments to decorate it.
- Tie your home decor projects into a season, holiday or your regular home decor.
- It's also a great way to make party-themed decorations or for occasions that are hard to find decor for. Create a wedding banner that is the perfect color or theme.I used the Easter Seasonal cartridge to cut eggs, flowers and chicks, as well as the phrase 'Happy Easter', while the Stretch Your Imagination cartridge was used to cut my bunny and basket. I also used Tim Holtz Pewter Distress Paint to add some extra dimension to my project around the bunny. A bow and adhesive gems for a little sparkle finished it all off.todd ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585322533377848525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755218114966709871.post-58077387760737171892014-03-28T23:12:00.000-07:002014-03-28T23:12:16.922-07:00some artwork<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Neon colors have become very popular with kids these days, especially for sports equipment and clothing.I have been working on different methods to match this bright trend on my scrapbook pages.
One of the best ways to match neon colors is with mists. Although most mists have subtle colors, some have very bright colors which are even brighter when applied heavily. I used Dylusions Ink Spray on this layout to produce a bright background complementing the neon colors in my son's athletic shoes.Another way to achieve neon colors is with neon inks. I used both neon ink pads and neon ink daubers to match my son's neon green shirt on this running layout. I found that both the ink pads and daubers need to be used heavily to produce a bright neon effect. For example, I double-stamped some of the green arrows across the bottom to get the bright effect that I was looking for. Another way to add neon to a layout is through the use of neon paper. In this layout, I added a small piece of a neon yellow patterned paper that matches the color in my son's shirt. This travel-themed layout also shows that neon can be used on layouts for topics other than sports and can be used in small pieces on layouts that do not specifically have a neon color scheme. todd ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585322533377848525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755218114966709871.post-55941803787612124612014-03-23T17:26:00.001-07:002014-03-23T17:28:24.148-07:00Create collages, Photoshop <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Choose File > New to create a new blank image. Specify image size based on the desired print size (such as 8 inches x 10 inches at 150 pixels per inch on a white background).
Choose File > Open, and open the first image (Image 1) to be added to the collage image. You now have the collage image and the first image (Image 1) open at the same time.Select the Move tool. Click anywhere within Image 1, drag from the Image 1 window to the collage image window, and release the mouse button. Image 1 displays in the collage image window. Image 1 is on a new layer, called Layer 1.4 Double-click the words Layer 1 in the Layers palette, and rename Layer 1 so that you can track your layers.
Close the Image 1 window so that only the collage image is open. Your Layers palette now contains a Background layer and the new layer that you renamed. <!-- Begin BidVertiser code -->
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<meta name="keywords" content="png graphic, png, graphic download , graphic download, download , graphic, png, download,">Import your sketch into a new Illustrator document, and set the opacity to 30%. Place a guideline in the middle of your artboard and align your image so that its centre is on the guideline. This guideline will be the pivotal element of your whole illustration. Use the Pen tool to trace the upper part of the banner on the right-hand side. 2 Hold down Shift + Alt/Opt and drag the line to copy it. This will be the bottom line of the banner. Select the endpoints and join them (Cmd/Ctrl + J). Close the two ‘open’ sides of the banner by drawing two shapes over it. Make sure nothing sticks out of the banner. Select all (Cmd/Ctrl + A) and go Window > Pathfinder > Divide, then ungroup. (3)The banner is now composed of three parts: top, middle and bottom. Select the pieces that belong to the bottom part and choose Add to Shape in Pathfinder. Click Expand. Repeat for the two other parts. Select all and click on the Reflect tool then, while holding Alt/Opt, click on the guide in the middle. Choose Vertical > Copy. to be continuedtodd ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585322533377848525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755218114966709871.post-7962316305446673142014-03-04T12:49:00.002-08:002014-03-05T19:29:51.632-08:00Using png images in your design <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One large hurdle in particular faced by PNG's was Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE). Far and away the most popular browser, IE offered particularly poor support for the file format. However, with the release of IE 7 as well as several JavaScript hacks, this has all changed, and PNGs are more popular than ever.
But who cares!? And besides being one letter short of my favorite 1972 video game, what makes a PNG so great? Below, are three reasons why PNGs are the best image format since the Polaroid.
They’re See-Through! (Alpha Transparency):
As compared to the GIF, PNG offers a far less basic form of transparency. With GIFs, a particular color (or colors) is able to be saved as transparent, leaving colors either entirely opaque or transparent. There is no in-between. PNGs have a distinct advantage in this area. The PNG file format supports "semi-transparent pixels," meaning a PNG can be saved with a soft drop shadow and floated over any background. It can be used as a watermark on a textured or gradiented background. It can even be smoothly faded from fully opaque to transparent, revealing the web page contents beneath.
Summerour.net features a logo which demonstrates this function. The homepage layout called for a logo with a soft drop shadow over a textured background of architectural sketches that regularly change. Using a GIF or JPG would be highly impractical, because every time the image changed, the logo is background would need to be edited. A PNG, however, is floated over the image with a faded drop shadow, making the task quick, simple and dynamic. PNGs make the look and feel of your page flexible. PNG offers the best of both worlds. It displays full color photographic images, like the JPEG, but it also supports a managed color palette, like the GIF format. While the PNG will typically have a larger file size than the JPEG for photographic images, it does have a distinct advantage: its compression is lossless, meaning images never degrade in quality or suffer from "compression artifacting" which affects many JPEG images.
The results are crisper, brighter images that will on your pages unlike ever before.
They âre Self Optimizing! (Gamma Correction ):
Adjusting the brightness and contrast of images to look correct on a wide variety of monitors and operating systems is a common problem facing web designers. This problem is primarily related to different monitor Gamma settings.
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todd ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585322533377848525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755218114966709871.post-31740154896072816922012-08-10T22:14:00.005-07:002012-08-11T07:49:40.186-07:00photoshop cs6 reviewAs the industry-standard, Photoshop skills are a necessity if you want to be employable in the graphic design field. Priced in the hundreds and with a learning curve to match, it's not for everyone, but the investment can pay off in increased productivity and the ultimate in flexibility. Since Creative Suite 3, Photoshop comes in a Standard version as well as an Extended version with specialized tools and features for the video, engineering, architecture, manufacturing, science, and medical fieldsThe industry standard for professional photo editing, graphic design, and digital imaging.<br />
Offers ultimate flexibility and more non-destructive editing and time-saving tools with each update.<br />
Photoshop CS6 includes a fresh new look, useful new features, and many user-inspired enhancements.<br />
Adobe Mercury Graphics Engine improves speed and performance in many graphics-intensive tools.<br />
New Background Save and Auto-Recovery features will prevent catastrophic data loss and wasted timeThe industry standard for professional photo editing, graphic design, and digital imaging.<br />
Preview, organize, search, and manage image files with the Adobe Bridge File Browser.<br />
Combines tools for painting, drawing, retouching, adding notes, and working with type.<br />
Edit images non-destructively with layer styles, adjustment layers, masks, smart objects, smart filters, and history.<br />
Automate tasks and speed up production with actions, batch processing, history tracking, and scripts.<br />
Adobe Camera Raw offers non-destructive pre-processing of Raw files from most digital cameras, plus JPEG and TIFF files.<br />
Includes powerful tools for graphic design, Web design, video production, and photography.<br />
Extended version offers 3D editing and advanced tools for film & TV, medical, science, engineering, architecture, and manufacturing fields.<br />
Photoshop CS6 adds innovative features and small improvements which will benefit many types of users. Much of the user interface has been cleaned up, sped up, and modernized.<br />
Runs under Mac OS X 10.6.8 or 10.7, Windows XP SP3, or Windows 7 SP1. Requires at least 1GB RAM and OpenGL 2.0-capable graphics hardware. An internet connection and AdobeID is required for activation.For the ultimate in graphics power and flexibility, Photoshop can't be beat. Photoshop offers more non-destructive ways of working than any other photo editor, and Adobe is<a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000032152387&pid=http%3A%2F%2Fgb.dollarnights.com%2Fi1041423-wholesale-liquitex-light-modeling-paste-gel-acrylic-medium.html&adurl=http%3A%2F%2Fgb.dollarnights.com%2Fi1041423-wholesale-liquitex-light-modeling-paste-gel-acrylic-medium.html&usg=AFHzDLu7Pl5n_y2SRdyLjB91iaIc4MugUw&pubid=21000000000568749"><img src="http://dm61q01mhxuli.cloudfront.net/images/n59/image2/131387.jpg"/></a><a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000032152387&pid=http%3A%2F%2Fgb.dollarnights.com%2Fi1048681-wholesale-liquitex-light-modeling-paste-gel-acrylic-medium.html&adurl=http%3A%2F%2Fgb.dollarnights.com%2Fi1048681-wholesale-liquitex-light-modeling-paste-gel-acrylic-medium.html&usg=AFHzDLsILv4tyjnbE3fqg9YlvVZB398_bA&pubid=21000000000568749"><img src="http://dm61q01mhxuli.cloudfront.net/images/n59/image2/131386.jpg"/></a><a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000032152387&pid=http%3A%2F%2Fgb.dollarnights.com%2Fi738206-wholesale-liquitex-acrylic-clear-gesso-surface-prep-16-oz.html&adurl=http%3A%2F%2Fgb.dollarnights.com%2Fi738206-wholesale-liquitex-acrylic-clear-gesso-surface-prep-16-oz.html&usg=AFHzDLs4SzL7rCKV5LngcdSFZuukj32Ibg&pubid=21000000000568749"><img src="http://dm61q01mhxuli.cloudfront.net/images/n59/image2/490989.jpg"/></a>todd ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585322533377848525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755218114966709871.post-16161298937232379262012-07-09T07:22:00.001-07:002012-07-11T22:59:20.539-07:00The Art of Scrapbooking<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
</div>With scrapbooking, not only are you creating artistic arrangements and layers of objects, but you are doing it around an evocative theme. Scrapbook art always includes: 1. photos around which the theme is developed; and words or “journaling” which evoke, explain and expand on the theme. The words form an integral part of the artistic arrangement. Scrapbookers love to play with and combine fonts to give words visual expression. Just as we use tone and volume to add expression to the spoken word, scrapbookers use fonts, letter placement and color to express their ideas and form a page that is pleasing to the eye. Just as words can be spoken melodically or harshly, softly or loudly, the words on a scrapbook page can visually shout, whisper, sing or pray. I suppose a beginner could “go it alone” artistically, but I found it inspiring and very helpful to view other scrappers’ work in order to appreciate the range of possibilities before I began. If you’re fortunate enough to have a friend who scrapbooks, ask if you can look at her work. Also subscribe to scrapbooking magazines. To begin scrapbooking, it is very valuable to see how varied the art can be. No two scrappers will interpret a theme the same way. This gave me a sense of artistic license when I started. There is no one right way! Four artists, given a theme and even a page layout, will invariably provide vastly different interpretations. In fact, such contests are held periodically. The results are something to behold. If you still feel overwhelmed after seeing the work of experienced scrappers (or maybe due to seeing their work!), start with one of the themed kits that are available in craft shops. For the more adventuresome beginner, it’s time to plan your page and make a shopping list! First decide on the size for your page. The most popular size is 12 x 12”. One scrapper explained that’s because you get more “real estate” to decorate. Decide on your theme and select photos for your page. Scrappers frequently use photos from the same shoot. This helps, not only as far as sticking with the theme goes, but also aids color coordination. Look for colors that dominate or accent the photos to decide on the colors for your background and trims. Be sure you have the ability to get reprints should you damage one of your photos. Accidents do happen. Scan your original to a digital file if you don’t have a negative or digital camera file. Have any valuable old photos professionally copied. There are two reasons for this: newer papers and newer inks both add durability. Plan your journaling: what title and other words can you use to tie the photos together? Take your time with this step. Let your concept evolve and take shape. Think about your audience and especially the person or people in the photos. What will evoke a smile or wonderful memory for them? Diagram a few layouts with your photos to settle on a balanced composition and give you an idea of how much other “real estate” you have to play with. Your diagram will include some or all of the following: background paper; slashes or splotches of other papers; text box(es); a title box; and your photos. Next consider what additional elements and techniques you will use to decorate: stamping; embossing; buttons; brads; ribbons; rub-ons; tags in paper or even glass or metal; twill tape; envelopes; and tiny embellishments. “Tiny embellishments” is a whole industry that was practically launched by scrapbook art. If you remember being enthralled by doll house furniture and accessories as a child, you will be both enchanted and taken back to one of childhood’s joys by scrapbooking embellishments.<script type="text/javascript"><!--
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putting together a scrapbook page often involves the most important part: The photos! How many photos should you put on a page? How many photos is too many? And is it ever okay to use just one photo on a layout—or no photos at all? Ultimately the answers are up to you, but I have a few tips and ideas that might make it easier to plan your page.
How many photos should you put on a page?
Some people like to use one photo on a page (even a 12”x12” page) while others like to get as many photos as possible on a page. I generally put 3-4 pictures on a 12”x12” page. That way, I’m getting my photos scrapbooked yet I still have room for journaling and embellishments.It’s a matter of personal taste, and much will depend on the size of your photos. For small heritage photos, you could fit 9-10 on a 12”x12” layout—which wouldn’t leave much room for journaling. If you have a large portrait (say 5”x7”), I’d add only one smaller photo (maybe a 1 1/2” square) overlapping a corner of the portrait shot.
Keep in mind why you’re scrapbooking. If you just want to place photos onto a cardstock background paper and write small captions beneath the photo, then you can fit more photos per page than the person who wants to include patterned papers, embellishments and journaling.
If you’re thinking the layout looks too crowded, remove one photo and see if it makes a difference.Yes, you can—eIf I want to scrapbook an event like a birthday, Christmas or sports event, I’ll use one photo as my focal photo, then use a 1 1/2” square punch to punch out mini photos. I’ll mat these and place them along the bottom or the side of the page. This technique allows me to get several photos on a page without it looking busy or crowded.
ven with a 12”x12” page! I generally make single-photo layouts whenever I want to “present” the photo. It might be a portrait picture, the one photo I have of an ancestor, or maybe it’s just a really great shot I took of my daughter. Although I generally try to get more photos per page, the single-photo layout is a nice way to create a special page for a special photo. It also allows me the extra room for journaling or embellishments.Yes, you can—even with a 12”x12” page! I generally make single-photo layouts whenever I want to “present”Absolutely. Sometimes you just won’t have photos that represent a specific time, place or event. Once my friend Shauna forgot her camera when traveling out of town for a family Thanksgiving get-together. Instead of scrapbooking photos that year, she instead made pages with the traditional family Thanksgiving dinner menu, a list of who attended and other “non-photo” memories.
In the end, where you put your photos and how many you use is up to you. You’ll find that each layout calls for a different design, and each photo requires a different approach. The best advice I can give is to trust your instincts: if the page looks too crowded or bare, make a few adjustments, step away from the page and see what it looks like a few minutes later. the photo. It might be a portrait picture, the one photo I have of an ancestor, or maybe it’s just a really great shot I took of my daughter. Although I generally try to get more photos per page, the single-photo layout is a nice way to create a special page for a special photo. It also allows me the extra room for journaling or embellishments.todd ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585322533377848525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755218114966709871.post-37152808473171389502012-06-28T06:57:00.000-07:002012-06-28T06:57:53.165-07:00Beginner Scrapbooking - A Basic Supply LIst<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A supply list for the beginner in scrapbooking is essential for anyone starting this consuming hobby. Without a list to guide you, you will jump from shop to shop, website to website and buy anything that takes your fancy. Before you know it, you'll have spent more than you intended, and purchased items you don't know what to do with. So, let's start off with our list and add just a small amount of detail to ensure you understand what you're intending to purchase.
Basic Supply List
1. Scrapbook Album
2. Adhesives
3. Scissors
4. Photo / newspaper clipping
5. Pen
The Scrapbook Album
The scrapbooking album is used to present in a special way all those things that are meaningful to you. There are many different colors, sizes and designs of albums. The most important thing you need to know about an album is whether it is acid and lignin free. It must be both of these to be suitable for scrapbooking.
Cost is another aspect of the album and it can vary widely. Pick an album that you feel will suit your needs. To start off your hobby choose a smaller size album that is easier to fill. A popular size is 8 1/2x11. Move onto a larger size when you gainAdhesives
Be very careful when choosing adhesives as the wrong type will ruin a photo and possibly other sensitive items you have on your page. Always choose a photo-safe adhesive. Having said that you can buy this type of adhesive in the form of glue sticks, glue dots and double sided tape to name a few.
Scissors
The truly experienced scrapper, tends to have some pretty fancy gear including scissors with a patterned cutting edge. You don't need these to start off with (except if you really want them of course). A nice sharp quality pair of plain scissors will suffice.
Most scrappers also have a cutter enabling you to slice off paper etc. with a straight edge. This is not essential when you are learning as it is an additional cost, but if you have difficulty maintaining straight lines this item will solve your problem.
Photos and Clippings
These are the central items that you will put into your scrap book. These provide the subject and hence the theme for your page, and their selection will determine what your scrapbook is all about.
Choose the best quality photos or clippings, with good color that are sharply focused. If you use poor quality or out of focus photos or clippings, it will downgrade the quality of your work.
Pen
This is something that is easy to overlook. Beginner scrapbookers tend to focus so much on what they need to put into their album that they tend to forget that the album is incomplete without some sort of detail describing what the page is all about.
This is called journaling and you can not use any old pen, it has to be one that does not bleed (leak out into the paper away from your writing). A good first choice is a pigma pen, and the best color is black.
In Closing
I hope this list has provided you with the guidance you need to make informed decisions about what you will purchase when you do select your first scrapbooking supplies.todd ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585322533377848525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755218114966709871.post-57898775749985048402012-06-20T07:28:00.000-07:002012-06-20T07:36:22.358-07:00scrapbooking art<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Art of Scrapbooking With scrapbooking, not only are you creating artistic arrangements and layers of objects, but you are doing it around an evocative theme. Scrapbook art always includes: 1. photos around which the theme is developed; and words or journaling which evoke, explain and expand on the theme.
The words form an integral part of the artistic arrangement. Scrapbookers love to play with and combine fonts to give words visual expression. Just as we use tone and volume to add expression to the spoken word, scrapbookers use fonts, letter placement and color to express their ideas and form a page that is pleasing to the eye. Just as words can be spoken melodically or harshly, softly or loudly, the words on a scrapbook page can visually shout, whisper, sing or pray.
I suppose a beginner could go it alone artistically, but I found it inspiring and very helpful to view other scrappers work in order to appreciate the range of possibilities before I began. If youre fortunate enough to have a friend who scrapbooks, ask if you can look at her work. Also subscribe to scrapbooking magazines.
To begin scrapbooking, it is very valuable to see how varied the art can be. No two scrappers will interpret a theme the same way. This gave me a sense of artistic license when I started. There is no one right way! Four artists, given a theme and even a page layout, will invariably provide vastly different interpretations. In fact, such contests are held periodically. The results are something to behold.
If you still feel overwhelmed after seeing the work of experienced scrappers (or maybe due to seeing their work!), start with one of the themed kits that are available in craft shops.
For the more adventuresome beginner, its time to plan your page and make a shopping list!
First decide on the size for your page. The most popular size is 12 x 12. One scrapper explained thats because you get more real estate to decorate. Decide on your theme and select photos for your page.
Scrappers frequently use photos from the same shoot. This helps, not only as far as sticking with the theme goes, but also aids color coordination. Look for colors that dominate or accent the photos to decide on the colors for your background and trims.
Be sure you have the ability to get reprints should you damage one of your photos. Accidents do happen. Scan your original to a digital file if you dont have a negative or digital camera file. Have any valuable old photos professionally copied. There are two reasons for this: newer papers and newer inks both add durability.
Plan your journaling: what title and other words can you use to tie the photos together? Take your time with this step. Let your concept evolve and take shape. Think about your audience and especially the person or people in the photos. What will evoke a smile or wonderful memory for them?
Diagram a few layouts with your photos to settle on a balanced composition and give you an idea of how much other real estate you have to play with. Your diagram will include some or all of the following: background paper; slashes or splotches of other papers; text box(es); a title box; and your photos.
Next consider what additional elements and techniques you will use to decorate: stamping; embossing; buttons; brads; ribbons; rub-ons; tags in paper or even glass or metal; twill tape; envelopes; and tiny embellishments. Tiny embellishments is a whole industry that was practically launched by scrapbook art. If you remember being enthralled by doll house furniture and accessories as a child, you will be both enchanted and taken back to one of childhoods joys by scrapbooking embellishments.
Your shopping list is almost complete and should look something like this.
1. Background paper(s): size and color(s). Be sure any paper that will touch your photos is acid-free (archival quality).
2. Accent paper(s). Album, D-ring binder or frame and perhaps page protectors or glass. Ditto on acid-free.
3. Letters: your choice of rub-ons, stamps, metal glue-on letters, stickers, die-cut letters, old fashioned typewriter key letters. [You can also create some text using computer graphic or word processing programs.]
4. Ideas for embellishments. Just brainstorm and jot down some items, but allow yourself to be inspired by what you find. Check out these sites:<br /></div>
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scrapbooking for beginers I guess the first thing would be to actually figure out if you were up to it. Scrapbooking is definitely a hobby and like every one I know, I don’t think you would want to waste any of your time or money. So some of the things you could think about to help you figure out whether or not you’re up to for this hobby are: • Are you organized? • Do you like pictures? • Do you like taking pictures? • Do you like making layouts? • Do you like journaling? • Are you patient? • Are you creative? • Do you have the time? • Do you have the space?What Kind Of Pictures Do You Have?
• Parties • Weddings • Birthdays • Vacations • Family get-togethers Figuring that out would help you more to figure out what style you are or want as long as it matches the pictures.
• Dark colors • Light colors • Types of cutters • Types of pages • Page designs
If you have done and figured out all of those… it is time to start scrapbooking!
Scrapbooking for beginners can at times be overwhelming, which is totally understandable.
No Ideas?
There are classes available which are really helpful because they have some scrapbooking supplies that you might not have which means you have a chance of trying the product out first before you buy it.
While attending classes you also get a chance to see other people’s scrapbook albums and this might help you create your own.
Scrapbooking is a great way of preserving your memories. It might be time consuming but it is rewarding in the end. <script type="text/javascript"><!--
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1LuhjG585_M/Ts7iZHX1geI/AAAAAAAAFoU/IPZOrwdpSUM/s1600/notes_circle_888.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1LuhjG585_M/Ts7iZHX1geI/AAAAAAAAFoU/IPZOrwdpSUM/s320/notes_circle_888.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">music png note in a circle</td></tr>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nrmsC6ruhzI/Ts7ieJmYcaI/AAAAAAAAFoc/-khXwVeWJ98/s1600/R11+Music+aaaa-+0012.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nrmsC6ruhzI/Ts7ieJmYcaI/AAAAAAAAFoc/-khXwVeWJ98/s320/R11+Music+aaaa-+0012.png" width="320" /></a></div>here are some nice png notes<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5EJV6z2UpXo/Ts6JCXnnAtI/AAAAAAAAFnk/3euWYWKr-kE/s1600/R11+Music+-+0008.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5EJV6z2UpXo/Ts6JCXnnAtI/AAAAAAAAFnk/3euWYWKr-kE/s320/R11+Music+-+0008.png" width="289" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nI3mqhFpyek/Ts6JFDbvJAI/AAAAAAAAFns/TA6oVLeVsXQ/s1600/R11+Music+-+0050+%25282%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="233" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nI3mqhFpyek/Ts6JFDbvJAI/AAAAAAAAFns/TA6oVLeVsXQ/s320/R11+Music+-+0050+%25282%2529.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fUAm3hDhv3U/Ts6GftUx6YI/AAAAAAAAFnM/TyiqlW1hlzk/s1600/R11+Musicaaaa+-+0007.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fUAm3hDhv3U/Ts6GftUx6YI/AAAAAAAAFnM/TyiqlW1hlzk/s320/R11+Musicaaaa+-+0007.png" width="192" /></a></td></tr>
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One great way to determine your own scrapbooking style is to look at the work of others. Most Scrapbookers I know started out as “scraplifters.” A scraplifter is one who sees a great technique or layout design in another scrapper’s album, in a magazine, or online (e. g. the Scrapbook.com Layout Gallery) and copies it using their own materials and photos. An interesting thing happens when this approach is taken. I call it “style discovery and imprinting.” The Scrapbooker admires layouts, mimics their designs, and ends up completing layouts that she learns from. The more she does this, the more her confidence grows, and the more apt she is to break out, have confidence and find her own style. Before introducing a new clothing line, many fashion designers give their buyers and suppliers an overall impression of the image they want to portray. They often do this through a collage method called “mood boards.” A fashion mood board may contain cutouts from books or magazines, key words or phases, fabric swatches, music selections, and much more. Any sensory item that gives the viewer an idea of the designer’s direction is attached to the mood board.
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you're incorporating pictures of any kind into your scrap book, why not set them off with an unusual finish? This could be an original idea for a border or frame -- or an arrangement of several items on the page to add a little drama. Here are a couple of tips that might do well for a children's album -- perhaps a keepsake baby scrapbook, or just a page for a boy or girl.
Adding Dimension To Your Photos
One good way to add dimension to images is to use double stick foam squares. These are pieces of double stick foam tape that literally allow items to pop out at your reader adding realism to items. This trick is especially useful in children's art and educational scrapbooks.
Simply cut the foam tape into whatever shape and size you want. Then, attach to shape onto your scrapbook page. These 3D foam squares are available from most craft suppliers.
Pop Up Windows To Enhance Baby Scrapbooks
Everyone who has ever read with children knows how much they love pop-up books. And very young children adore those books in which they 'lift the flap' to find what's hidden in the picture underneath. So why not build some pop up windows into your baby boy or girl scrapbook?!
This fun trick allows items to be viewed and then hidden once again. It's a great technique for educational scrapbooks where text outside the window asks a question and the answer is held inside the window.
To make a pop up window, divide a piece of paper into three sections. This paper can either match, complement, or contrast with your background color. Next, paste the middle section of your pop up window to your background. Place your object or photograph on top of this middle section. Then, simply close the window.
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