InSights: Emma

Introducing our new "baby", EMMA, we adopted this Fall!  I posted to Facebook but not here on my Blog.  She is a Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog.  They were bred to protect livestock and their family.  We adopted her from the Lone Star Pyrs and Paws Rescue.

This layout was made from my AUTUMN BREEZE {mega*works} Collection.  Lots of people love this kit.  It will be available for sale soon!

Feel free to Right click this Freebie made from the kit!  Cute Blog Wear for your blog in Autumn!  Please link back to http://www.papiercreatif.blogspot.com!  Thank you!

Have a great day!

Julie

Texture Tuesday: Kim Klassen 02.12.13

Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday theme, "Love eDition", using one of her textures from The Downtown Collection.  I chose, Cora, which I believe is the subtle pink.  This is one of my favorite photos taken by a friend.

I found the positioning a bit challenging and I still need work on blending, yet love the overall look of it.  I would LOVE to know what Kim would have done with this photo -- perhaps she could make it a Challenge Contest - winner gets a redo of what SHE would have done with the pic!  I think that would be so cool!

Here's a screenshot of the layers for this layout:

The process of design is so relaxing[usually] and the same element can be made to look beautiful so many different ways.  That is a huge reason that I am so drawn to Photoshop.  Plus, I love K's sweet + simple style.  Her artsy posts and website.  It's a relaxing way to spend my time with Photoshop.  Looking forward to seeing what my fellow cafe lovers have done this week!  And thanks to everyone who has visited my blog and also left such nice comments.  It's wonderful to know you are out there :)

Also, a few of you complimented my Before and After Template.  So, here is a Freebie 12x12 Digital Template for anyone who would like to use it.  Or simply as a little inspiration :)  Do your thing, ladies!

For those of you who like Papier Creatif's digital scrapbook products and are wondering what I'll be doing or where in the heck I've been, I am transitioning to 2 new stores this month and will have more information for you soon!

Have a Creatif day ***   ;)

Texture Tuesday: Kim Klassen - 02.06.13

With Valentine's Day coming, Kim Klassen's challenge choice for Texture Tuesday was "pop on"!!!

Here I've used her beautiful soft blue texture "havana" with a blending mode of Vivid Light @ 88%!  Super easy and really like how this photo was transformed into a poster in a snap!  Great to post on your friends and family Facebook pages.  Right click away, if you'd like to show them how much you love 'em!

Texture Tuesday: Kim Klassen Cafe 01.22.12

It's Texture Tuesday at Kim Klassen Cafe!  It's been way too long since I sat down and edited photos with Photoshop + Kim Klassen's lovely textures.   Today was spent working on a batch of summer photographs from our trip to the Dallas Arboretum.  Winter is my favorite time of the year for photo editing.  A warm cup of coffee, pretty pictures and Photoshop make me feel all cozy!

To get this effect, an adjustment layer/curves was used to pull up the lightness.  I also ran two different Photoshop actions -- just do a search to find ones you like!  Sometimes actions will take too much color out.  So, to offset that, copy the original photo, position onto the top layer, and add a blending mode of multiply @ approximately 15% opacity.  Adjust it till you get the tint you want.  You can also add Photo Filters to give photos specific hues and Photoshop has several that are programmed right in.  Sometimes I will fill a layer with a color and change the Blending mode to either color burn, linear burn or multiply at varying opacities to get the tone I want that works better with digital scrapbook kits.  

Just have fun and work from a copy of the original photo!  You can always redo or move layers up and down to change the tone.

Here is a close-up of the photo -- it really turned out beautiful -- note the subtle textures and smoothing in areas.  Now, the floral background looks like fabric!  Amazing . . .  don't ya luv Photoshop?

When using Kim's textures, sometimes I will use a few, then by adding a photo mask to each texture's layer, fill the photo mask with white and use a brush, painting in black to take the texture off areas to smooth and soften.  Remember *white reveals* & *black conceals*.  

This is a wonderful way to make your digital scrapbook layouts stand out by tweaking blending modes and using textures.  You can really make your photos look like he*Art!

Have a wonderful day!

Julie

SNEEK PEAK: Christmas Digi Kit Christmas Creatif

I n t r o d u c i n g   T h e   L a t e s t

 

Christmas Creatif
{mega*works collection}

Helloooooo Everyone!

I'm still here!  I know, it's been forever...  Lots has been going on with the holidays and the recent store closure of Scrappity-Doo-Dah.  So, I have been working on reopening my NEW store which is *in the works* and wrapping up my new digital scrapbook kit, Christmas Creatif!

I tell ya what, this is a fabulous kit packed with over 100 ellies and 18 pretty papers.  Lots of greenery and unique Christmas elements that you will enjoy scrapping with!  Here is a layout I've done with the kit.  It's so pretty and I could not wait any longer to share with you!

When my store is up, it will be bare bones, so please bear with me during the growing phase.  I appreciate your support and love bringing you cool stuff to scrap with!

I will be posting on Facebook, Twitter & Blogger to let you all know when it is available!  Feel free to email me with questions!

Best Wishes for a Happy 2013!

*Mittens-N-Ribbons* 

by Juls of Papier Creatif Studio Scrapbook Works

20TWELVE Photos + Phrases: April - Bloom

[20TWELVE Photos + Phrases: April's On This Day - BLOOM]

Last week, I felt like creating something beautiful this particular day.  One thing lead to another ... I pieced a project together in my mind from this and that.  The memories and emotions flowed while I became a little selfish with my time.

I had set aside my 20TWELVE Photos + Phrases *On This Day* calendar book since March!   My premier project I had started at the first of the year.  I LONG to finish it . . .  I hope I do!  So, I picked up where I left off and start with April.  The result is romantic, dreamy and heartfelt.  Entitled:  BLOOM.  Peachy.  Idealistic. Romantic.

"You Always Make Me Feel Beautiful Inside."

This vintage photo reminds me of the passionate moments in my life.  To feel beautiful inside is everlasting and special.  And to have someone in your life who makes you feel this way whenever they are near is Once in a Lifetime.   While I gardened with my friend and neighbor that day, a lot of thoughts crossed my mind.  I love how the Chinese develop life philosophies based on nature!  So this was my DEEP THOUGHT ... not funny like the Saturday Night Live versions ... but like when my over active, romantic mind goes into overdrive!  I know the structure is off - but basically, this was my general thought.

A Rose, Beautiful and Blooming. 

Colorfully Vibrant & Glorious.

Soft Petals Enduring Nature & Sun, Wind & Rain.

Yet, When Cut from the Root, It's Beauty Begins to Fade.

Petals Fall Softly to Earth - Scattered & Wilting. 

While Winds Blow & Birds Continue to Sing.

A Rose Surely Fades.

To heck with fading!  Let's celebrate and embrace happiness!  Moral of the Poem: It's always best to stay root-bound!

20TWELVE Photos + Phrases: Lets Fly Segment 6

W E L C O M E    F R I E N D S ~

Thank you for stopping by to visit my Blog and for checking out my Photoshop series 20TWELVE Photos + Phrases: Photoshop Clustering & Drop Shadows.

Segment 6 is the final class and I have enjoyed sharing these Photoshop tips & techniques that will make your layouts stand out and help you learn how to cluster digital scrapbooking elements!  Segment 5 and 6 are great for Intermediate to Advanced scrapbookers.  If you are a beginner or an intermediate that never changes their Layer Style - Drop Shadow options, then, this is a great tutorial for you!  Step through this layout, segment-by-segment, you will learn how to use 3 - 4 drop shadow styles and quickly add depth and improve your layouts.  Also, practice using guides and rulers when you are doing Scrap*Lift Challenges to learn how other digital scrapbookers layer their work!  Soon, you won't be needing the guides and you will develop your own unique style of Clustering in Photoshop.

Also, be sure to check out my last post that has a link to my Pinterest board.  Some of you may not know that I am also an Interior Decorator.  I use a lot of the same concepts from my interior design work in my digital design work!  You'll also enjoy my Pinterest Boards that have lots of inspiration for your home!  Floral Arrangement + Form will share a great idea for you to learn even M O R E about layering!  So, I challenge you to do a layout, utilizing one or more of the concepts from my Pinterest board.

[20TWELVE Photos + Phrases: Photoshop Clustering & Drop Shadows.]

SEGMENT 06 CLASS OVERVIEW:

Adding Flowers & Butterflies.

• Layering the Top: Flowers & Butterflies
• Using 3 Types Drop Shadows to Quickly Add Depth: Distance, Spread, Size
• Adjusting Elements & Shadows to Improve Layout
• Merging Your Layouts to Use For Other Projects!

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20TWELVE Photos + Phrases Class: Let's Fly Segment 5

W E L C O M E    F R I E N D S ~

How are you coming along on your layouts?  Have you been using guides and rulers in your layouts?  The fun now begins as we add the first batch of clusters; feathers & foliage!  These new tips & Photoshop techniques will help you "see" your work in a different way and improve your Layers Palette workflow.  Keeping your work organized will help you as your clustering develops and becomes more elaborate!  Develop Your Own Signature Style of Clustering and Drop Shadows!

R E M E M B E R 

~ These Tutorials are about the journey!  Not perfection. ~

[20TWELVE Photos + Phrases: Photoshop Clustering & Drop Shadows.]

 

SEGMENT 05 CLASS OVERVIEW:

Adding Feathers & Foliage.

• Layering the Background: Feathers & Foliage
• Principles of Triangles in Digital Scrapbook Clustering
• White Backgrounds as a Visual Aid in Clustering
• Varying Drop Shadows to Quickly Add Depth: Distance, Spread, Size
• Copying & Pasting Duplicate Drop Shadow Layer Styles
• More Work on Guides & Rulers When Clustering Elements
• Rotating Digital Scrapbook Elements
• Photoshop Blending Modes to Intensify or Lighten Elements

You are getting closer to finishing this layout!  One more segment to go after this to add in the flowers & butterflies! 

Photographie Creatif: Floral Arrangement + Form

[EXERCISE IN PHOTOSHOP CLUSTERING + DROP SHADOWS.]

A picture tells a thousand words - and this exercise I have in mind for you will have you clustering floral elements in Photoshop more quickly and looking awesome in no time by using the techniques you've learned from this series!

Listen to the vimeo for instructions!  You may also click HERE for my Pinterest board at the top of the page to see the photos in full size.  If you need "an invite" to Pinterest, please send me your email.

Scrappity-Doo-Dah: Layout of the Day - All Things Must Change

*All Things Must Change* by Maria Pragana~

Great news for one of my friends at Scrappity-Doo-Dah who created this beautiful layout and received "LOTD" Layout of the Day on Nov. 5th!  I am so happy for Maria Pragana, our website Love Bird, who is always looking out for us all!  Isn't that photo just the greatest?!  I love the tonality and if that's wallpaper behind them - I really dig that too!  That wallpaper pattern and color could have been in the kit!  Seriously! Damask is my fav.  She's also used the butterfly tag from the Creatif*Clusters Papier Creatif Team Member Trici designed for the Autumn Breeze free add on! 

Beautiful layering, clustering and selection of elements!  Picture Perfect!

I Love Nature.

I Love Autumn.

And I Love that Maria Won LOTD!

{xoxoxo}

Posted by our dear Jen aka hclappy @ Scrappity-Doo-Dah:

Good morning! Today's LOTD goes to maria pragana for her LO called All Things Must Change. I love the vintage look of her LO and all the ellies tucked behind the photo. She used the Autumn Breeze kit by Papier Creatif.

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S    M A R I A !