I have started designing again but it is slow going. It’s hard to design with a baby in one arm. Do you realize how often you use the “shift” or “ctrl” keys while using a mouse?
I had decided to post "Getting back on track… maybe…" in Business on 5th June 2009. It was 3:59 PM and I probably should have been working on some kits or maybe a layout. Well back to work I go. ~Candace
Ribbon has become a staple for digital scrapbooking, especially grosgrain ribbon. In this tutorial I will teach you how to make the grosgrain pattern and to then make it into a ribbon, like this one:
I am using Photoshop CS2 for this tutorial. It may work in other versions of Photoshop and other programs.
Feel free to print out TUTORIAL: Grosgrain Ribbon for your own personal use. Please do NOT redistribute TUTORIAL: Grosgrain Ribbon in any way without permission. If you wish to share TUTORIAL: Grosgrain Ribbon with others send them to Blogging Life as it Comes instead. You may use this link: http://candaceduffyjones.com/2008/06/tutorial-grosgrain-ribbon/
I had decided to post "TUTORIAL: Grosgrain Ribbon" in Tutorials on 3rd June 2008. It was 9:29 AM and I probably should have been working on some kits or maybe a layout. Well back to work I go. ~Candace
Well this is less about how to scrapbook and more about giving you a freebie with great elements for using on a masculine layout. So here is the freebie:
You can download it here: Scrapbooking for Boys Freebie (917). The download link expires on May 4, 2008. Thanks to Atomic Cupcake. Please do not redistribute this freebie. If you wish to share it with others send them to the site http://candaceduffyjones.com. DO NOT link directly to the zip file, that is considered stealing!
Copyright Candace Duffy Jones 2008 for personal use only! This is an original design (see tou in zip for credits for brushes, fonts, and actions used). All rights reserved. If you have any questions please feel free to email me.
I had decided to post "How to Scrapbook for Boys – Part III" in Arts and Crafts, Business on 16th April 2008. It was 1:29 PM and I probably should have been working on some kits or maybe a layout. Well back to work I go. ~Candace
One thing I don’t like about digital scrapbooking is that my layouts are still on my computer. I really like the 12×12 format over 8×8 but I only have a regular size laser printer (which is currently having printing issues). So what do I do? Well back in November I had an album printed by Shutterfly for a Christmas gift to my brother-in-law and his new family. The album looked fantastic! I used one of there pre-made covers because I couldn’t get the one I created to work. I should have bought one of the many Shutterfly templates available for sale so I could have things lined up correctly. But either way I loved it! You can view it by clicking on the thumbnail below:
Now I just wish I had the funds to get an album printed for me. Oh well I guess I will have to wait until one of us (my husband and I) gets a job
Use coupon code AF47-SAVE and you can get 25% off Photo Books at Shutterfly, just in time for Mother’s Day! Expires 5-6-08.
I had decided to post "Photo Books" in Arts and Crafts on 15th April 2008. It was 10:31 AM and I probably should have been working on some kits or maybe a layout. Well back to work I go. ~Candace
There are many elements that are often considered only for girl layouts, like flowers, glitter, bows, gems, etc. But they can be used on boy layouts.
Glitter – Use messy glitter, like glitter strokes or splashes. Golds, blues and greens work great! Flowers – I found that small fabric flowers work best and in solid colors like brown, blue or white, with buttons in the center. Ribbons – Use twill or grosgrain, in solid colors or simple patterns, stay away from florals or flourishes. Gems – Antique looking gems or dull colors like blues, golds or dark reds.
Here are some layouts that use the items above in a boy layout (click on the image for credits):
Now how can you make a layout look masculine with all the great feminine styles, elements, kits, etc? Well here are some great, and popular, items to add to a boy layout: staples, tape, cardboard, boxes, snaps, buttons, twill, hardware (screws, nails, hinges…), string, paint, stars, keys, torn paper, denim or anything that looks old and worn. There are many other things to consider: colors, textures, and age of the male. The younger the male the more feminine items you can usually add. Like babies, adding lace, florals and pastels work but for a grown man that may not look so masculine (that also depends upon the man).
If you have some tips on how to make a layout masculine please feel free to post them here.
I had decided to post "How to Scrapbook for Boys – Part II" in Arts and Crafts, Tutorials on 13th April 2008. It was 10:06 AM and I probably should have been working on some kits or maybe a layout. Well back to work I go. ~Candace
