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Part of Shimelle’s instructions include Photoshop tutorials on Saturdays! I totally love how she puts the steps down so easy to understand and do.

I used one of our recent lessons – how to make something aged. Doesn’t this lifeguard hut look ancient? I LOVE this effect! Thanks again for the terrific instructions Shimelle!

Supplies:
My Mind’s Eye paper
We R Memory Keepers washer
BasicGrey large hardware, rub-on and chipboard letters
P K Glitz embossing powder
Unity Stamp
StazOn ink
Transparency
Fiber
Shimelle’s sketch
Essence of a Dream Aged Paper Texture

This assignment from Shimelle’s class was to go to one of your favorite spots and take a bunch of photos. I tried out some of the photo taking ideas that I’ve learned from the Love Your Pictures, Love Your Pages class. Basically how to use the settings on your camera more to your advantage.

The large top photo was done using the stitch assist option on the camera. Looks pretty cool! I just love taking pictures of the sunrise at the beach – only a mile from my house. I am truly lucky to live so close, one lucky thing that I try not to take for granted. The morning was beautiful as the sun peeked above the clouds to light up the world.

The letters were done by cutting self-adhesive foam from Sizzix dies. Super easy. Buy those self-adhesive foam sheets at the craft store when they’re on sale, no matter what the color is. The blue used in this page was white originally that I painted blue to match the surfboards. Paint first then cut – works just fine!

Supplies:
My Mind’s Eye paper
Donna Downey foam stamp
Ranger paint
Sizzix dies
Shimelle’s sketch

Part of the lessons with Shimelle’s class is using Photoshop to alter the pictures. I have PSE 7 but have rarely used it. I WANT to use it more for photo manipulation as I’ve done here, not necessarily for digital scrapping. I love my supplies too much to give them up and go 100% digital.

So the gorgeous lily photo is courtesy of my Aunt. She actually has this beauty growing in her garden! I added a bokeh texture to the photo giving it that sparkly type of effect.

The page actually has a lot of stamping on it, Ippity stamping to be exact! I used some of the newest kits that I’ve gotten which matched my subject matter. A white gel pen came in handy for accenting.

Supplies:
Ippity Stamps
Ranger ink
Signo white pen
My Mind’s Eye paper
Shimelle’s sketch
Sparkle Texture from Abby Lanes

Here’s another page using the techniques from Shimelle and her class, Love Your Pictures, Love Your Pages. The picture taking ideas are just fabulous! Thanks Shimelle!

I’ve been using my cheap-o sewing machine a lot lately. It’s rather easy now to take out and stitch something together or add texture. I used it to attach the transparency over the picture below.

Supplies:
My Mind’s Eye paper, rub-ons and transparency
Ribbon
Shimelle’s sketch

Here’s another one using the techniques from Shimelle and her class, Love Your Pictures, Love Your Pages. It’s not too late to join!

I’m having a blast using up my supplies and scrapping for myself! I’ve frequently been on teams where I need to use a certain product, sketch or technique. I’m pretty lean with that commitment right now, so I’m really enjoying the change. It’s funny how you don’t realize it until a time like this.

Supplies:
Scenic Route patterned paper
BasicGrey chipboard letters
Prima flowers
Ranger Distressed Stickles
Shimelle’s sketch