New Product: Graduation Yearbook Template Set "Boutique Chic"

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

"BOUTIQUE CHIC GRAD SET"

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Treasure Your  Memories

Our kids and their accomplishments in high school are important!

Is your daughter a Senior this year?  Let her know how loved and special she is by purchasing a page for her High School Yearbook!

Available at my STORE.

• 3 Templates: 1 - 9x12 and  2 - 5x7
• Available in 5 Colors:  royal blue, green, gold, silver & red  
• Custom colors are okay, send me a message with your order

For the 9x12 Yearbook Template  - Place your favorite photos under the template.  Type in a note or quote.  The lower label is blank for customization.

REALLY CUTE 5x7 MINI-GRAD PRINTS! 

Place your photos under these templates and order as prints.  Then, mail along with your child's formal announcement.  A real cost saver when graduation expense starts adding up. Your friends and family will appreciate the extra photos of your child. And of course, these coordinate with her Yearbook theme!

*Boutique Chic* Mini-Grad Print 01 - Grad Party Announcement

*Boutique Chic* Photo Mini-Grad Print 02 - University Announcement

Questions, help or tips -- email juls@papiercreatif.net

News & Events: Papier Creatif Scrap-n-Chat Session

Wow!  I found this photo of myself, Gigi, Poco and Chief from December 2007.  This picture makes me miss Autumn even more than I already do. Texas heat has been 100+ way too long!

The photo was taken by my daughter prior to my eyelid surgery {and while I still had adult braces - yeah, no fun.... not one bit.}.   Digital Scrapbooking and Blogging has enhanced my life in so many positive ways.  That was 2007 - Now it's 2011!  

I hope that some of you will join me in the Skype Scrap-N-Chat session.  Consider this your personal invitation.  Grab your favorite night time snack or a nice glass of wine and let's have fun.  I'll have a freebie template and some digital goodies that you can use as a starting point.  Find a photo of yourself and we'll post on the Creatif Challenge page.

Get your Photoshop fired up!   It's time to relax, beat the heat and have fun!

Have you gotten your Skype account set-up yet?  :)  Remember to add me as a contact on Skype - PapierCreatif!

Scrap-N-Chat Invite

Wow!  I found this photo of myself, Gigi, Poco and Chief from December '07 today.  This picture makes me miss Autumn more than I already do.  I thought I'd share this with you guys since I post so many of my kids.  Texas heat has been 100+ way too long!

The photo was taken by my daughter prior to my eyelid surgery {& while I still had adult braces - yeah, no fun.}.   If you look closely at my lower eyelid on the left,  you can see the inflammation caused by basal cell carcinoma.  Sun damage, basically.  So, everyone, wear UV protectant sunglasses all the time.  it also helps stave off cataracts.  Boy, this post is really dating me!!!  After more than a year of frustration, I was referred to a surgeon.  I had taken off from my interior decorating business to focus on my health and learned Digital Scrapbooking during this *hiatus*.  Interesting how the twists and turns in life that are difficult can take your life in a completely different direction.  Digital Scrapbooking and Blogging has enhanced my life in so many positive ways.  That was 2007 - Now it's 2011!  Time flies ... I still love digital and interior design.  And ... I still love my dogs :)

I hope that some of you will join me in the Skype Scrap-N-Chat session.  Consider this your personal invitation.  Grab your favorite night time snack or a nice glass of wine and let's have fun.  I'll have a freebie template and some digital goodies that you can use as a starting point.  Find a photo of yourself and we'll post on the Creatif Challenge page.

Get your Photoshop fired up!  I know you all are lurking!!!  I don't care if you're in the biz or you just enjoy digital scrapbooking.  It's time to relax, beat the heat and have fun!

Have you gotten your Skype account set-up yet?  :)

News & Events: Papier Creatif Anniversary Sale and Scrap-N-Chat

Hi Everyone!

If you've been eyeing something in my store, now is the time to get it!  Everything has been reduced to half off retail.  {Tweet!  Tweet!}  Let your digi-buddies know too!

I've designed 3 primary Collections over the past year.  And to celebrate Papier Creatif's *1st Year Anniversary*, the Website & Blog have been tweaked and I'm selling these wonderful kits and products at great prices!

     + SPORT Club Golf

     + Noel Primitif Christmas
     + Papier Romantique

SALE THRU THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER!!!


Thanks so much for following my Blog!  I'd love for us to have a *Skype Chat-n-Scrap* for fun.  If you are interested in helping organize this event for our Blogs, post a comment with your Blog Addy.

WHATEVER U DO ..................

DO NOT BE SHY!  =:-)*

We'll have to make sure that your Skype is ready to roll ....  If you haven't done this yet, I think you'd enjoy it.  It's totally fun to shop and find inspiration online with your buds.

 

     + Set-up Your Skype Account {very quick & easy to do}

     + Test Your Microphone & Audio

     + Message my Skype account to add yourself as a contact:  papiercreatif

Have a really GREAT day!

Photoshop Tutorial: Stroke Selection *Angel Stay*

{layout} *Angel Stay *


{inspiration} The Photograph


{credits}

• Papier Creatif Papers & Photo Mask
• Vera Lim Elements & Overlay

..... The Pen & Tablet came in handy for this sweet layout today.  You can create small elements that make a big splash and personalize digital layouts easily.

I wanted the corners to look framed and the heart to take on a contemporary, artsy edge.  So, I accented them with a bit of doodling.

• In the Brush Palette, choose a hard round Photoshop brush and size to 7 px 
• Create a new layer  under the primary element {heart layer for this layout}, start drawing circular scribbles underneath.  Make it look like a loopy fringe!  Now, take a look at the dimension you can easily add to simple shapes in Photoshop.
• Create a new layer for each corner and draw accents! 

The black heart outlines .....

• In Layers Palette, click down on the actual heart shape (that ensures you of what you are going to select}
• Ctrl click the Shape {you'll see marching ants around your heart selection}
• Create New Layer
• Main Menu - Select, Modify, Border, 4 px or so (this expands the selection from 1 to 4 px)
• Then Edit, Fill, Black
• Ctrl D to deselect

..... You'll see a stroke outline of your heart.

..... Next, you can adjust the size further by using the Select Tool in the Tool Palette, hold down the Shift Key if you want the shape to maintain ratio, drag and pull to make it bigger.

..... For added dimension, you can rotate by holding down the Shift Key, hovering over a corner and when you see the arched arrows, click down on the mouse to move the shape in desired angle.  Click on the Layer or hit Enter to complete/commit the change.

..... Duplicate the layer a few times.  Then, as noted above, size and move to create interest.

..... You can always undo or delete layers you don't like!

Practice your doodling and modifying edges!