Tutorial

Hi, everyone! Katie here to show you how I made this simple interactive element in my garden planner.

(Oscraps, Scrapgirls, Etsy)

The first thing I did was assemble my page, including adhering the photo that will be hidden beneath the card. I included a front and back to the card, but you could easily make it a single layer.

I stitched the front and back of the card together.

I positioned the card on the page so it covered the photo and then I stitched the card to the page along one edge.

And that’s it! Such a simple and fun way to add a little something extra to your hybrid projects.

Hi everyone! Katie here (from the CT) to show you how I use digital techniques in a hybrid layout. If you’ve ever thought about doing a little hybrid scrapping, but it makes you nervous, this might be the perfect way to jump right in.

I want to share a little of my creative process for the most recent spread in my 2018 garden journal. It’s half hybrid, half digital!

Garden Planner: Oscraps, Scrapgirls, Etsy

Spring Fever: Oscraps, Scrapgirls, Etsy

I wanted clipping masks for two of the photos so they had a more artsy look to coordinate with Anja’s beautiful papers. This is a screenshot of what I built digitally in Photoshop Elements. You can see I added some strokes to represent three of my garden boxes as well as some type. I printed these pages separately.

Next, I printed and cut the digital elements for the hybrid portion of the spread.

It’s time to add all the hybrid elements.

And this is my finished spread. I love how easy it was to put together. Projects like this let me use all the amazing digital possibilities as well as play with all the gorgeous physical product. The best of both worlds!

 

Hi everyone! Katie here! I wanted to show you this cute and easy hybrid project using Watercolor Papers Volume 1. These papers are gorgeous (and hand-painted!). I thought they would make such pretty marbled paper eggs. I took it a step further and made little candy pouches.

(available at Oscraps, Scrapgirls, and Etsy)

I started by creating egg-shaped clipping masks for the paper in Photoshop Elements. You could use any simple shape for these pouches. The simpler the better.

Print and cut. Sew almost all the way around the egg, leaving a gap so you can put the candy inside. All that’s left is to sew it up the rest of the way.

These make a fun and unique treat just in time for the holiday.

Karen and Emily are sharing a set of 16 hand painted greyscale pattern tiles in three different sizes, for a total of 48 .jpg pattern files for your personal and commercial use! In my tutorial I am showing you a few different ways to play with the patterns and pattern tiles from this bundle. I use the same methods when I create papers and printables.

If you’re not a member yet, then here are a few reasons why you should consider becoming one:

• New gorgeous digital resources each week
• A new Photoshop Elements tutorial each week
• No limitations on personal or commercial use
• Printable low tech versions offered each week, for those prefer print ready formats
• Additional file formats, including vectors and PNG’s with the backgrounds removed
• Hosted on a fast loading ad free site
• Just $9.98 a month, or $79.88 a year

Have a great day!

Anja

Have you seen the amazing orchid images bundle that Karen and Emily have shared on the Premium Membership site? These beautiful images show several different species of orchids in a variety of colors. The illustrations came out of an antique botanical book, featuring tropical orchids. These are perfect florals as focal points in your projects. One of those projects could be the creation of a tropical themed party ticket. If you follow along with me, you can learn how to do this.

If you’re not a member yet, then here are a few reasons why you should consider becoming one:

• New gorgeous digital resources each week
• A new Photoshop Elements tutorial each week
• No limitations on personal or commercial use
• Printable low tech versions offered each week, for those prefer print ready formats
• Additional file formats, including vectors and PNG’s with the backgrounds removed
• Hosted on a fast loading ad free site
• Just $9.98 a month, or $79.88 a year

Not a crafter? Then purchase this ready-to-print pack in my Etsy shop:

Included in this pack is a gorgeous set of printable party tickets with images of vintage orchids and some delicate textures in rose gold glitter for a luxurious feel. This is a fun idea for a summer party, or for a tropical themed wedding invitation! Included are 6 numbered tickets, but I’ve also added 6 blank tickets so you can add your own numbers (use Word, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Picmonkey or any other graphic software). You will receive 2 x 6 PNG files of 4 x 1.5 in (10,16 x 3,81 cm), and 2 printable sheets in JPG and PDF. I’ve added a .txt file with links to the fonts that I used.

Have a great day,

Anja

Follow along with this week’s Photoshop Elements Tutorial at The Graphics Fairy Premium Member Site, as I’m teaching you How to Repurpose Marbled Papers to create your own digital overlays.

 

If you’re not a member yet, then here are a few reasons why you should consider becoming one:

• New gorgeous digital resources each week
• A new Photoshop Elements tutorial each week
• No limitations on personal or commercial use
• Printable low tech versions offered each week, for those prefer print ready formats
• Additional file formats, including vectors and PNG’s with the backgrounds removed
• Hosted on a fast loading ad free site
• Just $9.98 a month, or $79.88 a year

Have a great day,

Anja

Hi,

If you’re a member of The Graphics Fairy Membership, then you might want to check out these two beginners tutorials that I’ve written for Photoshop Elements; just click on the images.

Not a member yet?

Here is a thing or two on why you should consider becoming one:

• New gorgeous digital resources each week
• A new Photoshop Elements tutorial each week
• No limitations on personal or commercial use
• Printable low tech versions offered each week, for those prefer print ready formats
• Additional file formats, including vectors and PNG’s with the backgrounds removed
• Hosted on a fast loading ad free site
• Just $9.98 a month, or $79.88 a year

Digital transfers are among my most favourite scrapbook elements…. I love to use them on my layouts and I LOVE to make them. I always include a few in my kits, or I make a coordinating pack with these transfers.

I am showing you how you can make your own, using Photoshop Elements and the gorgeous vintage maps bundle that Karen and Emily released this week. Follow along with me here.

If you’re not a member yet, then here is a thing or two on why you should consider becoming one:

• New gorgeous digital resources each week
• A new Photoshop Elements tutorial each week
• No limitations on personal or commercial use
• Printable low tech versions offered each week, for those prefer print ready formats
• Additional file formats, including vectors and PNG’s with the backgrounds removed
• Hosted on a fast loading ad free site
• Just $9.98 a month, or $79.88 a year

Anja

Your favorite day of the week is here, and the month-long party to celebrate Sweet Shoppe Designs’ 11th Anniversary is just getting started. This week’s big headliner is the fact that Sweet Shoppe is having a Buy This / Get That weekend where all new releases come with bonus freebies all week long!

I have a brand new digital scrapbooking kit for you ànd a re-release of one of my best-selling collections, and they both have a gorgeous Free With Purchase offer…

New from me: I Will Meet You In Paris

Ilsa: But what about us?
Rick: We’ll always have Paris
from the movie Casablanca (1942)

There’s nothing more romantic than a visit to Paris, the city of lights. Countless artists, writers, poets and musicians have been inspired by it.Paris was the inspiration for my newest digital scrapbooking kit. ‘I Will Meet You In Paris’ has a shabby, romantic and whimsical feel and would be perfect for scrapping your Paris or French themed pictures, your Valentine’s Day memories, or any other romantic occasion. But it’s versatile style and vintage feel will allow you to use it for so much more than that!

Let’s take a closer look:

Included in this kit are 18 gorgeous artsy and patterned papers, 9 solids, 2 enamel alphabets and 80 elements: 1 arrow charm, 1 brad, 1 flair, 1 butterfly, 3 buttons, 1 Eiffel Tower charm, 1 enamel phone, 1 enamel star, 4 paper flowers, 5 fabric flowers, 1 dried flower, 3 vintage flowers, 1 flower sequin, 3 fabric leaves, 1 polaroid frame, 1 wooden frame, 1 vintage frame, 1 metal heart, 1 crochet heart, 1 stitched heart, 1 heart shaped paperclip, 1 vintage key, 1 fabric ribbon, 1 lace ribbon, 1 string, 1 twine, 1 teabag, 4 tags, 2 tickets, 1 cross stitch, 1 messy stitch, 1 vintage label, 1 vintage postcard, 1 vintage perfume label, 1 vintage swallow (plain + sticker version), 1 vintage cupid on a swallow (plain + sticker version), 1 vintage label, 5 vintage ad stamps, 1 piece of gesso, 2 pieces of gessoed lace, 6 pieces of paint, 5 transfers, 1 vintage wordstrip ‘Paris’, 1 stitched words ‘Je t’ aime’, 5 wordstrips with quotes and sayings (‘Let’s fall in love in this place, From Paris with love’, ‘Paris is always a good idea’, ‘Don’t find love, let love find you’, ‘You truly are the love of my life’).

If you buy this kit, you will get this pack for FREE:

This offer is valid ONLY in my shop at Sweet Shoppe Designs, until next Friday February 17. Your free gift will be included in your download links automatically. What’s more, is that I Will Meet You In Paris kit is 25% off all weekend thru Monday 6 am EST (that is Monday 12 am Brussels time). The slide frames will be available as a separate pack next weekend.

So hurry up and grab the kit + the slide frames for one small price in my shop at Sweet Shoppe!

Due to the limited upload size on Etsy, I never offer kits there, but I offer all packs separately. This could come in very handy if you are only looking for a paperpack or a particular elements pack. I Will Meet You In Paris Elements, Patterns, Solids, Alpha and Slides are separately available in my Etsy shop; click on the images below to go straight to the pack you want. Note that the Free With Purchase is NOT valid in my Etsy shop; all packs are 25% off though, all thru Monday February 13th:

As always, my team has made some incredible layouts, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy:

by Sylvia

by Carina

by Barbara

by Aly

by Diane

by Danica

two pages from Lisa

by Ona

by Erin

and a page from me

Re-releasing Wonderland

In 1865 a story was published about a whimsical world full of fantastical characters, and about a girl named Alice, who followed a white rabbit and accidently got into Wonderland. Today, almost two centuries later, this story is still very much alive. The “Wonderland” Collection, inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, is jampacked with whimsical, romantic and artsy elements and papers. The colours are warm and vibrant with beautiful greens, blues, and pinks, and with touches of gold, in a perfect mix of bold and faded, realistic and artsy, vintage and contemporary.

I created Wonderland exactly a year ago… I didn’t know but when I was making the new previews for Sweet Shoppe I noticed the creation date. I also felt like the elements kit could use a few extras, so I added 12 elements (mostly flowers and foliage) and 3 alphas to the kit. If you bought the Wonderland kit before February 13th, in my Etsy shop or in any other store that it was available, then you can now ‘upgrade’ by grabbing the add-on pack I made for you.

Let’s take a look at the previews and very important: the freebie that you will receive when you purchase the bundle, but first, watch this awesome video from Jana where she takes you on a walkthrough through the collection. She is also sharing a few tips to use the transfers and the masks. Simply click on the image to discover Wonderland.

Wonderland Bundle

If you buy this:

You will get this for FREE:

More so, the bundle is extra discounted this weekend for the new release sale at Sweet Shoppe. So you’ll be making a great deal by grabbing it now ànd you will receive the Artsy Papers for free.

Wonderland Bundle is available only at Sweet Shoppe here. It’s 55% off thru Monday 6 am EST (that is Monday 12 am Brussels time).

Wonderland Kit

12 gorgeous gold patterns, 9 textured solids with a touch of gold, 3 alphas and 70 elements… that is what you get when you purchase the revamped version of the Wonderland kit. It’s 25% off through Monday 6 am EST. Grab the Wonderland Kit here.

Wonderland Add-ons

If you purchased the Wonderland Kit before February 11th, then you will be able to upgrade to the revamped version by grabbing this add-on pack; click on the image to buy:

Wonderland Charms

Don’t you just love these? In an old bronze colour, entirely inspired by the story of Alice In Wonderland: the card symbols, a teapot, a clock, the white rabbit, a key, and an adorable mushroom. They will look so cute on your pages!

Available here: Etsy | Sweet Shoppe Designs

Wonderland Journal Cards

You will receive 8 PNG files (5 cards 3×4 inch and 3 cards 4×6 inch), available in both orientations, so 16 cards in total. I’ve also provided sheets in JPG and PDF for easy printing.

Available here: Etsy | Sweet Shoppe Designs

Wonderland Photo Masks

Handpainted, scanned, edited and then delicately enriched with parts and elements from the ‘Wonderland’ collection. Use them as clipping masks for your photos or for papers, or recolour them and use them as backdrops on your pages. Play with the blend modes for surprising results!

Available here: Etsy | Sweet Shoppe Designs

Wonderland Transfers

These transfers were created from handpainted strokes and collaged vintage ephemera and they will definitely be the finishing touch to your digital scrapbooking pages, art journaling layouts, cards or any other project that you are working on. You will receive 9 large PNG files.

Available here: Etsy | Sweet Shoppe Designs

Wonderland Washi Tape

15 digital - but oh so very real looking - pieces of washi tape that will allow you to add a little extra to your pages.

Available here: Etsy | Sweet Shoppe Designs

The following packs are separately available as well, but only in my Etsy shop; click on the images to go straight to my Etsy shop:

And if you made it to the end of this post, I have some inspirational layouts from my team for you:

by Carina

by Diane

two pages from Lisa

two pages from Ange

two pages from Barbara

by Aly

three pages from Francine

by Erin

by Ona

and two pages from Jana

and two pages from me

And that’s it from me, have a wonderful week!

Anja

In this week’s tutorial for the Graphics Fairy I am showing you how to make an Artist Trading Card in just 12 steps. Follow me along here. I used the awesome Vintage Feathers Bundle that Karen and Emily shared this week!

If you’re not a member yet, then here is a thing or two on why you should consider becoming one:

• New gorgeous digital resources each week
• A new Photoshop Elements tutorial each week
• No limitations on personal or commercial use
• Printable low tech versions offered each week, for those prefer print ready formats
• Additional file formats, including vectors and PNG’s with the backgrounds removed
• Hosted on a fast loading ad free site
• Just $9.98 a month, or $79.88 a year

Anja

This week Karen and Emily shared an amazing Pressed Wild Ferns bundle at The Graphics Fairy Membership site. When I saw those ferns I came up with the idea of a botanical scrapbook paper… so if you want to know how to make this:

then follow along with the tutorial here!

If you’re not a member yet, then here is a thing or two on why you should consider becoming one:

• New gorgeous digital resources each week
• A new Photoshop Elements tutorial each week
• No limitations on personal or commercial use
• Printable low tech versions offered each week, for those prefer print ready formats
• Additional file formats, including vectors and PNG’s with the backgrounds removed
• Hosted on a fast loading ad free site
• Just $9.98 a month, or $79.88 a year

Anja

Still thinking about what gifts to buy for New Year? How about something really unique, like a love coupon?

This week I’m explaining how you can make your own love coupons in Photoshop Elements, using some of the elements of the amazing Valentine Love & Hearts bundle that Emily and Karen are offering at The Graphics Fairy Membership site this week.

If you’re not a member yet, then here is a thing or two on why you should consider becoming one:

• New gorgeous digital resources each week
• A new Photoshop Elements tutorial each week
• No limitations on personal or commercial use
• Printable low tech versions offered each week, for those prefer print ready formats
• Additional file formats, including vectors and PNG’s with the backgrounds removed
• Hosted on a fast loading ad free site
• Just $9.98 a month, or $79.88 a year

I also have a set of printable Love Coupons in my Etsy store, and everything is on sale between Christmas and New Year!

Anja

There’s an amazing bundle with antique sheet music at The Graphics Fairy Membership site for you this week. It was my turn to make a tutorial and I came up with the idea of showing you how to make an angelic banner with a sheet music background, some mistletoe and berries and an angel image. Just in time for Christmas.

If you’re not a member yet, then here is a thing or two on why you should consider becoming one:

• New gorgeous digital resources each week
• A new Photoshop Elements tutorial each week
• No limitations on personal or commercial use
• Printable low tech versions offered each week, for those prefer print ready formats
• Additional file formats, including vectors and PNG’s with the backgrounds removed
• Hosted on a fast loading ad free site
• Just $9.98 a month, or $79.88 a year

Anja

Karen and Emily have the sweetest bundle with baby and children’s images at The Graphics Fairy Membership site for you this week. I was totally inspired to create a baby shower invitation!

If you’re not a member yet, then here is a thing or two on why you should consider becoming one:

• New gorgeous digital resources each week
• A new Photoshop Elements tutorial each week
• No limitations on personal or commercial use
• Printable low tech versions offered each week, for those prefer print ready formats
• Additional file formats, including vectors and PNG’s with the backgrounds removed
• Hosted on a fast loading ad free site
• Just $9.98 a month, or $79.88 a year

Anja

Want to know how to make this in Photoshop Elements?

You can read the step-by-step tutorial on the Graphics Fairy Membership site (and download the awesome new Wreaths & Twigs bundle.

If you’re not a member yet, then here is a thing or two on why you should consider becoming one:

• New gorgeous digital resources each week
• A new Photoshop Elements tutorial each week
• No limitations on personal or commercial use
• Printable low tech versions offered each week, for those prefer print ready formats
• Additional file formats, including vectors and PNG’s with the backgrounds removed
• Hosted on a fast loading ad free site
• Just $9.98 a month, or $79.88 a year

Anja