by Karen | Feb 19, 2016 | Freebies
Having a ladybug land on you can be a magical moment. While other insects may pose a threat to humans, animals and crops alike, ladybugs are harmless — and even better, they’re beneficial! That’s why so many cultures over the centuries have cherished...
by Karen | Feb 15, 2016 | Blog
As scrapbookers, we typically take a lot of pictures. It takes time to create a beautiful layout… sometime a LOT of time! Because of that, it’s best to start the process with some quality pictures. Here is a great article on the 12 Common Newbie...
by Karen | Feb 14, 2016 | Freebies
When you go shopping for a new digital scrapbooking kit, do you sometimes vacillate between purchasing the Kit or the Entire Collection? Lisa, from The Cherry On Top, has written a great blog post on what helps her decide: The Advantages of Digital Collections. Click...
by Karen | Feb 13, 2016 | Personal Notes
“Have you ever noticed that it is often the small comforts, the simple pleasures, that soothe us the most and make us feel that all is right in the world? Maybe it’s a favorite food that transports us to a childhood memory, or an unexpected kindness that...
by Karen | Feb 12, 2016 | Blog, Photoshop Tutorials, ZZ REVISE
We’ve talked about Blend Modes before, but today I would like to visit the often-overlooked Pin Light Blend Mode. Blend modes change how two layers interact with each other. The most commonly used Blend Modes are Multiply, Screen, Overlay, and Soft Light; but...
by Karen | Feb 11, 2016 | Freebies
I received the most beautiful Valentine’s Day card in the mail yesterday from a very dear friend. It was a great reminder that Valentine’s Day is not just for sweethearts, but is also a great time to express love, appreciation, and friendship to all of...
by Karen | Feb 9, 2016 | Blog, Photoshop Tutorials, ZZREVIEWED
Being flexible during a photo session can sometimes be JUST the thing needed to make that session a success. That really hit home with me in 2010 when my goal was to photograph a beautiful sunflower. As I was focusing on the center of the flower, I saw some movement...
by Karen | Feb 6, 2016 | Blog, Photoshop Tutorials, ZZREVIEWED
This week’s tutorial is in response to a request from Susan: “Can you recommend an easy way to remember fonts, kit names, designers’ names, or just anything at all that I want to be able to remember on a page I create?” I’m happy to say...
by Karen | Feb 5, 2016 | Blog, Photoshop Tutorials, ZZREVIEWED
It’s all in the details! Stitching can add such charm and interest to page, embellishments, and even page titles! You will find 3 brand new sets of Stitching Brushes in my shops, along with a Photoshop Styles created specifically to add texture, color, and a...
by Karen | Feb 5, 2016 | Blog
If you enjoy getting your photo books printed and love quality products, I highly recommend My Publisher. Their software is easy to use, their customer service is excellent, and their finished product is superb. I get all of my photo books printed there! I was the...
