by Karen | Dec 4, 2018 | Blog, Challenges, Freebies
Come join us over at Ginger Scraps for this month’s Desktop Challenge, which I am hosting. You’ll receive this free template to work with, and at the end of the challenge you will have a lovely new desktop to enjoy!
by Karen | Feb 24, 2017 | Blog, Photoshop Tutorials, ZZREVIEWED
Do you use the Sharpen Tool in Photoshop? Prior to CS5, this tool was likely to create artifacts when used; however, improvements in CS5 reduced this likelihood. Available in both Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, the Sharpen Tool can be quite useful at times,...
by Karen | Jul 22, 2016 | Blog, Photoshop Tutorials, ZZREVIEWED
Do you ever use the Content Aware Fill tool in Photoshop? I tend to forget about this option, but it can be a really helpful tool! Let’s take a look at it today. The Content Aware Fill tool is available in both Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. You will find it...
by Karen | Dec 6, 2015 | Freebies
Do you have someone in your life that loves receiving gift cards? Spiffy up that gift with a personalized gift card holder that you created especially for them! Here is a Gift Card Holder Template for you, along with a sample that I created using Handmade Christmas. ...
by Karen | May 23, 2015 | Blog, Freebies, Photoshop Tutorials, ZZ REVISE
Last week we talked about Working With Shapes in Photoshop. Today let’s look at another thing we can do with Shapes, and that is creating text on their work paths. For today’s tutorial, I am using Photoshop CC. Let’s get started! Read the rest of...
by Karen | Mar 28, 2015 | Freebies
Over the past weeks, I have had the privilege of collaborating with the fabulous designer, Mel Designs. I love Mel’s style, her fabulous sense of color, and her unique perspective. More often than not, whenever Mel releases a new kit, I look at it and 1) wish I had...
by Karen | Mar 7, 2015 | Blog, Freebies, Photoshop Tutorials, ZZ REVISE
I change my mind. A lot. And about a lot of different things, including digital scrapbooking projects. I was chatting with one of my Creative Team Members, Renee, the other day, and she admitted to doing the same thing. Here is a beautiful cluster that Renee...
by Karen | Jan 11, 2015 | Blog, Photoshop Tutorials, ZZREVIEWED
Blend Modes in Photoshop change the way in which layers interact with one another. “(The Blending Mode) Screen brightens by lightning the lower layer based on the lightness of the upper layer. The result is always lighter, and makes it a good mode for correcting...
by Karen | Dec 28, 2013 | Blog, Photoshop Tutorials, ZZ REVISE
Last week we talked about Document Size vs. Canvas Size in Photoshop. We learned that our document size can be our canvas size, but our canvas size doesn’t necessarily always equal our document size. We also learned how to change our canvas size. I promised to share...
by Karen | Nov 10, 2013 | Blog, Photoshop Tutorials, ZZ REVISE
Why do we create scrapbook pages? I think most of us would say we do so in order to preserve memories. Scrapbook pages can tell a story through photographs alone, but most often we include journaling, using our words to help tell our story. Choosing the correct font...
by Karen | Sep 21, 2013 | Blog, Photoshop Tutorials, ZZ REVISE
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between the Merge Down and the Merge Layers options in Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements? I used to wonder myself, until one day I sat down and really looked…… Learn more in my blog tutorial HERE.
by Karen | Nov 24, 2012 | Blog, Photoshop Tutorials, ZZREVIEWED
There are various ways to edit images in Photoshop. Today, let’s look at a super-easy way. I always like to start with easy methods first and then, if they don’t work on my image, try the more advanced techniques. This is a photograph I took of the...
