Tutorials
PS Clipping Mask Tutorial: Create Some Blended Photo Art Magic!
Tips & Tricks Tutorial for using Blended Photos Masks Overview: tutorial showing you how to get the most from my Blended Photo Masks in Photoshop. Created in Photoshop CS5 and written assuming you know the fundamental basics such as file opening, saving, layers etc. NOTES: The focus of this tutorial is showing you how to create a blended look for your photos or digital papers. Although there are a few ways to create this effect, I’ll be focusing on how to create clipping masks primarily. I have written this tutorial specifically for using my own Blended Photo Masks that are available from my online store. I have created my masks to blend beautifully...
Read MoreRe-colouring Ribbons in Photoshop
Overview: tutorial showing you how to recolour ribbons (bows, embellishments) in Photoshop using layers and layer blend modes. Created using Photoshop CS5 and written it assuming you know the fundamental basics such as file opening, saving, layers etc. NOTES: One of the easiest ways to re-colour something in Photoshop is to use Image | Adjustments | Hue/Saturation. It can work really well but there are other ways that will add a bit more depth of colour and realism to whatever you’re re-colouring. For this tutorial I’m using my own designer resource of curled ribbons. You can use any desaturated embellishment. Always start with a high quality...
Read MoreI Love Patterns
Oh I love finding out new things. Always learning. Discovering. Today was no exception when I came across (via Renee Pearson’s blog – thanks for sharing, Renee), a new design tool, Repper – a pattern creation program for the PC and Mac. Created by the guys at Studio Ludens, it is really neat, easy to use and fun! Love having fun. It’s a stand alone program, not a Photoshop filter and costs just $39. So I put it through it’s paces and ended up with a gorgeous little set of digital scrapbook papers. I’m really thrilled with them. Here’s how I created them. I chose one of my own images to use. Actually, I...
Read MoreDigital, Downloadable, Printable?
An overview of the meaning of “digital, downloadable & printable” in regards to the products & freebies available here. Please note that this article/tutorial was written as a general guide about digital, downloadable, printable images pertaining to the freebies and products available on this website. It is written with the assumption that you know about your own computer and how to use the internet in respect to downloading files. DIGITAL Digital images are graphics (or pictures) that are created on a computer using image creation software such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Pro, Illustrator & Art Rage, to name a...
Read MoreBasic Drop Shadows
Overview: tips & tricks for getting a good, basic drop shadow Drop shadows are vital if you want to create a realistic feel to your digital scrapbook layouts. Good drop shadows add necessary depth to your layouts/card making. Try and buy your digital embellishments, stamps, card toppers, word art etc., without shadows. Most (good) digital designers will create their products without them or they should indicate in the description if shadows have been added. You get more creative freedom and control adding your own shadows. For those of you new to digital art/craft products and digital scrapbooking, adding your own drop shadows is very quick and painless in...
Read MoreCreate a Digital Printable Background Paper from a Seamless Tile
Overview: this tutorial will show you how to create a digital/printable paper using a seamless JPG graphic tile. A seamless tile is basically a repeating pattern. For this tutorial, I’m using one of my own seamless pattern tiles. You can grab one from my freebie sampler pack here, if you need one. As well as making great digital scrapbooking papers, they are perfect for card making and various other paper crafts. There’s lots of mix and match options combining common patterns such as checks, polka dots, flowers with contemporary and vintage designs. Notes: - this tutorial was created using Photoshop Elements but can be easily adapted for Photoshop, Paint Shop...
Read MoreAbout Me
I'm a UK based digital & surface pattern designer. Living life to the full in the Garden of England.
