Ep. 2: Perfect Paper Swirls

Course Type: Self-paced
Format: Video, Screencast, Online
Length: approx. 60 minutes
Compatible: Photoshop Elements 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, Photoshop CS2, CS3, CS4, and CS5 (Mac or Windows)
Instructor: Jessica Sprague
Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate

Imagine sitting down to a 90-minute private class with me! Now you can take scrapbooking classes right from home, and learn awesome techniques to add flair and fun to your projects! You'll learn skills you can use with confidence in projects FOREVER!

This revolutionary online class combines great digital techniques with hands-on, video instruction for completing the page from start-to-finish!
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In Episode 2

A poem by Emily Dickinson, called "I Dwell in Possibility" is the inspiration for our one-page project that features a four-photo block, a stitched frame, digital wings, and swirling patterned paper printed and cut from a pattern.

You'll experience a smooth transition from the video class into the Photoshop instruction, and then back to the video to assemble and complete the project. You'll LOVE how easy it is to learn amazing techniques you can use in dozens of different pages!

What You'll Learn

In the Photoshop screencast (recorded in both Elements and CS4), I'll show you how to:

Convert photos to black-and-white using automated tools
Add and resize four photos to create a photo block
Draw a stitching guide using the Brush tool
Add a journaling block
Separate sentences with dingbat images
Add digital wings to a photo
Print digital patterns onto traditional patterned paper for cutting shapes

In the video class, I'll show you how to:

Cut apart, assemble, and adhere your project
Use a printed pattern as a guide for stitching
Tear paper with a guide
Cut and adhere swirling shapes, and add dimension with foam adhesive

What You'll Need

For all the Scrapbook Alchemy classes, you'll need a few basic tools:

Photoshop Elements 5, 6, or 7 OR Photoshop CS2, CS3, or CS4
An inkjet printer capable of printing photos (letter-sized is fine, no need for a wide-format)
Photo paper
Scissors
Trimmer
Adhesive
Pencil

Scrapbook supplies you'll need:

Cardstock
Patterned paper (3 coordinating colors)
Chipboard letters
Paper piercer
Needle
Embroidery floss
T-square or metal-edged ruler
Self-healing mat (optional)

I'll provide you with all the downloads you'll need, and professional instruction to help you learn how to scrap the hybrid way! And don't forget: Just like all our classes here at JessicaSprague.com, you'll have access to your course material FOREVER!

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