i *heart* woodgrain pt.1

i *heart* woodgrain

this is my ode to woodgrain pt. 1. (an all paper layout will post later this evening... its a two-fer today!) this particular layout  shows a digital technique. I used a clipping mask so that the wood grain pattern would show on the white side of the layout. And I simply used white for the right side of the layout. 

i have to admit, i am not the best at teaching this technique to others. in fact, to do it... i called Jessica Sprague in the middle of night asking her for help to make my digital woodgrain! (imagine what she was thinking when I call at 1am and ask.." hey Jess, so I am making this woodgrain digital layout and need your help. . .") So if you are interested in trying your hand at digi... go visit her site. the link is in my links list.

• play with brushes - seriously. even non-digi scrappers will find many uses for these fun little tidbits.
• use actions - these are scripts created by smart people so you can do all kinds of fun things to your photos with out having to learn every step!  (http://www.thelightsrightstudio.com/photoshop-tools.htm) try these on for size.
• camera phones can be your friend. now, they will never replace your real camera, but this photo on this page, was from my camera phone. and well.. i like it. remember, not EVERY photo has to be a perfect specimen. sometime, it just needs to be.

see you tonight!

Comments

[Michelle Brown]

Love the colours.

[Cathy K.]

Digi layouts - don't know why they're so intimidating to me. Love this layout, you did a great job.

[dawn]

Fun! I dont do digital, but it would be fun to try some woodgrain with paint or ink.
Cool color combos!
Dawn

[Sue Bone]

Jessica's online classes on digital scrapbooking are fabulous.

[Polinka]

really beautiful!! :)

[alesk]

I'm a total chicken when it comes to digital scrapbooking but I salute you, with all the wonderful things you do, you still make the time to make digital layouts. Bravo!

[Sherie]

My comments seem to have disappeared!! Love what you are doing

[sherie]

WOW!! your work is so interesting, I will definately be checking back in here often...love it all

[Jenny A.]

cool layout!

[Shannon]

I can always use a good resource (or 2 or 3). Thanks!

[Patricia]

Love the woodgrain! Just signed up for Jessica's new class earlier this week!

[lynne]

not only am I addicted to reading a few blogs, I am addicted to downloading freebies for hybrid scrapbooking. Wish I had a jessica to call on. love the word grain.
thanks for sharing

[ivy]

i am just learning to use my ps elements 6! will have lots of catching up!

[kimmie]

that is way cool!

[Wendy Lust]

I don't think I will ever be brave enough to go for digital!
Wendy

[Tona]

I'm not a digi scrapper but I agree with you about the phone camera. It's better to have a pic of lower quality then no pic at all. And sometimes those "low" quality pics can turn out very interesting looking.

[Chris Pozzi]

wow loving the word grain too!!!!!!!!!

[Evelyn]

Girl, you're so lucky!...you can get the other pros to help you - that's so kewl!

I'm still very afraid in going digital but do like what you did!

[Michele L.]

I don't do digital at all...so yours is such a beauty...looking forward to more!

[Jen Harrison]

I don't do digital but this woodgrain is awesome and I love the picture too.

[Erin Glee]

You didn't REALLY call Jessica at 1AM, did you? Crazy girl! ( BUT it was worth it)!

[Grace]

Thanks fo the info. I have the Photoshop 6 and I'll give this website a shot to help me learn more. I agree,that cell camera can be a lifesaver for some unforseen situations. Your pic and LO are beautiful.