November 7, 2007
Blending Your Own Scrapbook Backgrounds - Video Tutorial
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I’ve just spent the last day and a half learning how to make web videos so I thought I’d unleash my new skill on you all.
Some of you may recall a previous digital scrapbooking tutorial I did called Blend your own Backgrounds. Well I’ve redone the tutorial as a video, walking you through how I created the layout illustrated in the original tutorial. Plus a couple of other bonus tips. I hope you like it.
Click here for a high resolution version of this video
All the elements used in this tutorial are from the gorgeous Renew Collection by Shalae Tippett from Scrap Girls.
I made this video using Photoshop Elements but the ideas and techniques can be applied to most photo editing software packages.
If you think this digital scrapbooking tutorial is worthwhile, I’d really really appreciate it if you would click over to the YouTube version and give it a rating or share it with other Scrapbookers by clicking on the StumbleUpon button below.
And don’t forget to let me know what you think in the comments below. Constructive feedback is always welcome so I can improve, but please be gentle.
Other related posts:
Scrapbook Techniques & Tips - Blend your own Backgrounds
Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed
Launching the Scrapbooking Edge Digital Scrapbooking Tutorials
Stumble it!
18 Responses to “Blending Your Own Scrapbook Backgrounds - Video Tutorial”
Awesome Karen - very well explained. I wish I had a teacher like that when I first opened Photoshop, and immediately closed it again (lol) - I was so confused, but you make it sound so easy!
You work exactly as I do, creating the extra layer and lowering the opacity, it makes the shades more subtle.
And hats off to you for creating your first video! I wish I knew how to do that… maybe an idea for another tutorial?? (j/k)
By Antoinette on Nov 8, 2007
P.S. I get a `404 - Page Not Found´ error when I click the StumbleUpon button
By Antoinette on Nov 8, 2007
Excellent web version tutorial.
By Tink on Nov 8, 2007
Wow. This was fantastic. I wish I had time to add Digital Scrapbooking to my life because this would be such a wonderful outlet. I really enjoy your blog. The tutorial is great!
By Cindy on Nov 8, 2007
Thanks Antoinette, Tink and Cindy. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I must admit I’m pretty excited by it and I’ll definitely be doing more.
Thanks for pointing out the dodgy button Antoinette. I’ve got rid of it from the front page and i’ll work out how to get the code sorted and fixed up.
By karooch on Nov 8, 2007
Love this Karen - still love your accent and the video is just grand! totally stumbling this!
By Kayla aka Legacy Lady on Nov 10, 2007
Thanks Kayla. I’m starting to come to terms with the accent thing. i never realised i had an accent until I started doing this stuff.
By karooch on Nov 11, 2007
Great video! Really top effort for your first time.
By Frances on Nov 12, 2007
I really enjoyed this Karen, it is interesting to see how some of the techniques you used can also be applied to paint shop pro. The shadow feature or effect is referred to a drop shadow in paint shop pro and you can adjust opacity,blur,the horizontal and vertical direction of the shadow. In the Blog Mastermind Forum my avatar demonstrates the use of the drop shadow effect on the words wild heart. You can aslo use frames and different layers as well.
By Joe Cheray on Nov 13, 2007
Thanks Fran and Joe. This is definitely a learning process for me. I made the video in a larger screen resolution (800×600 pixels) and by the time it had been squashed into a YouTube size the quality of the picture has been reduced. That’s why it’s blurry. I’ll have to work on that for next time.
By karooch on Nov 13, 2007
I’m certainly no expert in scrap booking,but karen your tutorial was informative and easy to follow.
Having a interest in computers and graphics,I didn’t realise how even the hunble art of scrap booking
can be enhanced by digital techniques.
Your tutorial proved that it is easy to get into,and in a ‘techy friendly’ way !
- maybe Bill Gates should take up digital scrap booking !
Well done karen,keep ‘em coming !
By rural allan on Nov 16, 2007
Thanks Allan. Seeing your comment on my blog was a real surprise. Darn, does this mean I’ll have to censor the things I say about you in future?
By karooch on Nov 17, 2007
This is a brilliant post! I came when I was searching for tips on how to create a simple photo collage, like several pictures in a neatly arrayed form, but to no avail. The great video has provided me with good information on how to play with layers, but I’m still clueless with my attempt on my Photoshop elements 6.
I will be visiting your site to learn more. Meanwhile, do you know how to create a simple collage like I’ve mentioned? I managed to sit the picture in but I got stuck when it comes to resizing.
Thank you, and I’ve enjoyed your video. Have a nice day.
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By Stardust on Jun 24, 2008
I’m not sure exactly what you mean Julia.
Here is a post on making a photo collage but I don’t know if this is what you’re wanting to do.
http://www.scrapsofmind.com/2007/11/19/scrapbooking-techniques-tips-make-a-photo-collage-layout/
To arrange your photos in a neat form on your layout you should just drag them onto your layout file. They will each appear in a separate layer.
Than just move them about and resize them until you have the design you like.
By karooch on Jun 24, 2008