Using the clipping mask... Attit[u]de

Hi there! I wanted to share this scrappage of my Princess with Popstar & 'Lil Big Guy. Princess is so dramatic; so 4. I wanted to remember some of her classic expressions; Attit[u]de. Check it out...
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I used papers from the Flutterfly PP Vol.1, which I recolored to match the blue in Princess' dress, and I combined frames from the original Inked Edge Frames and Flutterfly Inked Edge Frames. I used the Flutterfly Clipping Mask No.1 to create a background photo that sets off the framed photos and ties the page together nicely. {All freebies still available here @ shelley camp designs!} I also want to point out the font; ss play. It is a download freebie @ simplescrapbooksmag.com for sept/oct. Look for it in the digital magazine under freebies, under downloads. I love great fonts!
Keep scrappin'... Shelley

Flutterfly Clipping Mask Freebie!

Hi, again. Here it is: Flutterfly Clipping Mask No.1! This freebie is great for clipping a photo or stamped as a journaling block. Try duplicating clipped layers of digital paper and applying different layer settings to each to create custom paper. In PSE4, layer a photo (or paper) directly over the clipping mask layer. Now, with the photo layer selected in the layers pallet, hold Ctrl key and click the g key; this clips the photo. Hold Ctrl key and click e key to merge layers. Experiment & have fun!

Flutterfly Clipping Mask No.1:

Download link for freebie:
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Enjoy... Shelley

Fresh link...

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Hello! The first time around, the link for this freebie kit was extrememly slow. So I re-uploaded it to 4shared; I hope this one is more co-operative. If you missed FlutterflyPPVol.1 or the Flutterfly Inked Edge Frames, please click on the label: flutterfly
More later... Shelley

NEW link to FlutterflyPaper Pack Vol.1

Good morning everyone. I quickly wanted to let you know the link for Flutterfly Paper Pack Vol.1 Freebie has been updated; technical issues have been resolved. Sorry for any inconvenience. Here is the NEW & IMPROVED link:


Flutterfly Paper Pack Vol.1:

NEW Download link for freebie:
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Thanks for stopping by... Shelley

Meet-the-Teach[her]!

My Popstar is starting 1st grade this year, and Wednesday we went over and met her new teacher ( we actually already knew her & love her!). Popstar was so excited; she's been waiting all Summer to get back to school. I'm a little disappointed in the quality of my pictures; I guess my lens is dirty. But I couldn't let a little blur deny us a great memory in the 2008 scrapbook, so I pretended the pictures were perfect and started scrapping...



For this scrappage, I used papers from Flutterfly Paper Packs (Vol.1 & Vol.2) because the butterflies reminded me of the background brushes accenting Popstar's cherished Hannah Montana posters, Flutterfly Inked Edge Frames, and my original Inked Edge Frames. {All still available freebies here on my blog!} I Blended the peach paper over the Pink print using a clipping mask (FotoBlendz Clipping Masks No.6 ~ Anna Aspnes). I love clipping masks; don't be too surprised if I design a few of my own soon! The journaling points out Popstar's Hannah Montana bookbag and her prized "high-heeled" flip-flops, her awesome new teacher, and her obsession with the classroom couch. I wish the photos were crisper; I'll probably still play with them a bit. I thought the title, Meet the teach[her], was cute; not sure what I will come up with for my son (he starts preschool next week!). Have a great weekend!
Nite, nite... Shelley

Flutterfly Inked Edge Freebie Frames!

I hope you are up for more frames; these are so sweet! Check out the Flutterfly Inked Edge Frames Freebie...

Flutterfly Inked Edge Frames:

Download link for freebie:
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These frames are the perfect compliment to my Inked Edge Frames Freebie; if you missed them scroll down or click the label: Inked. Again, thanks for all your love (keep it coming!).
Hugs... Shelley

Flutterfly Freebie #2

I'm back! Without delay, I'd like to add Flutterfly Paper Pack Vol.2 to your collection. These freebie papers blend beautifully with FPPVol.1, so if you missed out scroll down and grab those too!

Flutterfly Paper Pack Vol.2:

Download link for freebie:
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Don't stray too far; There's more... Shelley

NEW Flutterfly Paper Pack Vol.1

Hi, again! Wow, you guys really loved the Inked Edge Frames Freebie. Thank you Everyone for showering me with love (it absolutely made my day!). Please don't hesitate to share your creations with me; I'd really like to post some. I've had some fun designing a new freebie collection for you. It has a light butterfly theme that is very user friendly. Check it out...

Flutterfly Paper Pack Vol.1:

Download link for freebie: { THIS IS AN UPDATED LINK! }
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I love the soft transitional colors of this collection. The paper has a fine texture & slight grunge. Great for those late Summer & early fall events. Look for Flutterfly Paper Pack Vol.2 coming soon!
Bye bye for now... Shelley

NEW Freebie Frames!

Hi everyone. What a busy week; with back-to-school less than a week away, and the holiday weekend rapidly approaching, there's plenty to attend to. I needed a break... NEW freebie! I recently received a request for inked frames that had a thick enough border to easily layer over a photo. I jumped to it and created the Inked Edge Frames freebie. It has 8 different frames, each style in the original form, and then in a thin-edged version & a thick-edged version. These are easily recolored and look great behind photos as well as layered over them. Try off-setting them, or layer one behind a group of photos & page elements. We have Meet-the-Teacher today; I'll post a scrappage soon using these new frames. As always I'd love to see how you use them; Email me!

Inked Edge Frames:

Download link for freebie:
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Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate all your love! Hugs!!!
Nite, nite... Shelley

Fun with brushes...

Hi everyone. Today is too beautiful out to spend time indoors, but it's naptime for the little ones so I had some fun doing some blending. I love brushes; they are great for creating interesting backgrounds. I created this paper by turning a photo of one of the birdhouses in our yard into a brush of circles. I layered it many times changing the opacity, and created the {wonder}ful wordart. Now I have personalized my paper to really reflect the natural beauty of my back yard. I wanted to showcase a few photos I took with my kids, so I added a stacked photo cluster and tailed journaler (both by Katie Pertiet). When Popstar & Princess saw this page, they imediately began retelling their adventures. I feel so blessed... I love my family!



Okay, I'm heading back outside.
More tomorrow... Shelley

Out of the Box...

Hello. Today I remind myself that this blog is a record of my journey to enhance my skills and improve my technique. With that in mind, I tried to step outside of my usual, and try something new. We bought a little big pool for the kids (30 inches deep, 16 feet across) late in the summer. They love it, and even though none of our children could swim before, Popstar and Princess are now cruising around like little fishies! Great investment; much cheaper than swim lessons. So, we buy the pool and fill it with 800 gallons of water. DH puts in the chemicals... instant orange water! Apparently the metals in our water oxidized; rust. The water is actually clear now, but the bottom of the pool isn't quite right, hence the odd color of the water in my pic. Check it out...



So, I was going to digitally fix the water in the photo, but that distorts the memory. Instead I decided to create a Freebie! Out-of-the-Box Mini Paper Pack Freebie consists of 8 digital papers in royal blues and pear greens. It works well with what I had in mind for this memory; I kept the layout simple, highlighting the photo with a splashy underlay (Grunged Up Photo Blocks by Katie Pertiet), adjusting the layer style to soft light and multiplying a few times. The word play down the side seemed to say it all. This freebie Paper Pack has a clean fresh design with minimal texture on the solids. Wouldn't the green be great for a trip to the cider mill? I think I'm planning a trip!

Out-of-the-Box Mini Paper Pack:

Download link for freebie:
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Time for sleep... Shelley

Tea Time!

Another beautiful day, after a soothing night of thunder storms. We worked in the garden a bit, and we had to swim (that's what my kids said, anyway!). And finally, I found some time to play around with some scrapping. Isn't this page cute.

Bug-a-boo just had her first birthday; we had a tea party to celebrate. {the journaling reads: The perfect 1st birthday for me? Ladybugs & Bumblebees together for tea! Mini cupcakes, trinkets & gifts galore... who could ask for anything more!} It was adorable, and so much fun! To build this page, I selected a background paper (from my Bloom Mini Polka Dot Mega Paper Pack Freebie) and then added a stamped edge overlay (created with the floral brush from my Bloom Mini Page Kit Freebie). I added frames, photos, shadows, and highlights (Stacked Photo Clusters No.2, Ledger Grids both by Katie Pertiet @ designerdigitals.com). And accented with a few word strips (Bloom Mini Cut-Ups Freebie). I'm tossing around a couple more additions for the Bloom collection; I can't wait to post them.
More soon... Shelley

Cut-Ups are here!

Hi, again. Just wanted to toss these at you. They are flat cut-ups that you can use to embellish a photo or frame. I left off the shadows, so you can add your own (or just leave them flat). You could also bevel them into chip board, or add an outline and create a sticker. Cut-Ups are in png format; you simply select, copy, paste!
( the background paper is from the Bloom Mini Page Kit freebie; check out the entire Bloom collection, search by label: bloom) These are designed to be used with the Bloom collection; of course you could use them to compliment so much more! And yes, they are a freebie!

Bloom Mini Cut-Ups:

Download link for freebie:
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Thanks for stopping by... Shelley

Mini Polka Dots!

Hi everyone. I don't know where you are at... but here in Michigan, it's HOT! We've spent much of the day by the pool, but I couldn't wait to post an addition to the NEW Bloom freebie collection. I've always been partial to polka dots; they are so sweet! This mega paper pack freebie is loaded with mini polka dots in shades of pinks and yellows, distressed just a touch, but still full of warmth! I love how these came out. I hope you like them, too!

Bloom Mini Polka Dot Mega Paper Pack:

Download link to freebie:
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Be sure to get the entire Bloom collection; scroll down if you missed the first two freebies. And, check back soon...
there will be more! Shelley

Bloom Add-On Freebie!

Quick, huh?! Here's the NEW Bloom Add-On Mini Kit Freebie. It has 3 full sets of digital photo corners in pink, green & yellow. I kept them simple; you may distress them if you prefer. I also had some fun creating a floral brush that would be beautiful stamped lightly behind journaling, or accenting a photo or two. Finally, I created a puffy sticker using the photo I took of my flowers (the same one I used to create the brush). Experimenting (and often doing things the longest way possible!) is how I learn. If you ever have a suggestion or helpful hint, please Email me; I'd love to hear from you.

Bloom Add-On Mini Kit:

Download link for Freebie:
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Thanks for checking out my new freebies. I appreciate all your love! More later... Shelley

New Freebie Collection!

Hi Everyone! Took a couple days off to relax with the family, but now I'm back. And, I have freebies! Introducing my NEW Bloom Mini Paper Pack Freebie. I love the soft Pre-Autumn colors, so warm and happy. Each print paper is built with layers and layers of flowers and polka dots, mixed in with a little artsy touch. The solid papers have a light texture that is just enough for simple needs. Please enjoy the freebie and check back soon; the NEW Bloom Add-On Kit is on the way!

Bloom Mini Paper Pack:

Download link for freebie:
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Be back soon... Shelley

Clipping masks...

Good morning! A couple posts back I mentioned clipping masks. Here's a scrappage I created using my Boys Rock Layered Template [freebie] No.4 and a paper (that I recolored) from my Lilac Sea [freebie] Paper Pack. I turned the entire template side ways, and then merged all the blocks on the left side of the template (not the frames!). Next, I layered a photo of my cousin's beautiful daughter over the merged blocks, and clipped. It's a nice variation to the typical photo block. I added a couple ties (Jennifer Adams Donnelly, designerdigitals.com) to secure the stars around "daddy's girl" and filled in the remaining spaces with another photo and more recolored paper. Jazzed up the stars and title... done! Quick and easy. Try using the burn tool in the corners of your photos; this adds a little "pop" to your subject.

More pages soon... Shelley

What's the date?

Hi Everyone. Busy, busy! I am having so much fun. Here is my first set of digital date stamps. Each month is saved as it's own png file for easy selection. Color them! Shadow them! Bevel them! Fade them! Distress them! They are designed to compliment the Boys Rock collection, but their possibilities are endless. Sports, holidays, performances, school, etc.

Boys Rock Digital Date Stamps:

Download link for freebie:
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I'm hostessing a party tomorrow; may not have time to post. (That's extra time to leave me love!) Hugs... Shelley

Freebie BRLT No.4!

Here it is, Number 4 in the series of Boys Rock Layered Templates! Hi, again. This is the companion to BRLT No.3 (posted earlier today). Photo/journaling blocks and frames/outlines are all separate layers, so you can take 'em or leave 'em. The stars can be jazzed up or replaced with any element (or, left the way they are!). Try filling in different prints and solid papers in the spaces that together look like stripes, or group them together and use as a clipping mask for a photo (for example, take the upper 4 stripes, merge them together by highlighting them and right clicking for the menu that will offer the merge layers option, next layer a photo directly over the new merged layer, and clip. To clip in PSE4, you would make sure the photo layer is selected, and then hit the g key while holding down the Ctrl key; this will clip any layer to the layer directly below it ( layer must be visible). Now hit the e key while holding the Ctrl key; this combines the photo layer and the stripes layer.). Experiment & have fun!

Boys Rock Layered Template No.4:

Download link to freebie:
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I hope you enjoy the templates (and you leave me LOTS of love!)... Shelley

NEW Freebie Layered Template!

Hi Everyone. Wow, template building is quite addictive. Here is the Boys Rock Layered Template No.3 (If you've missed BRLTNo. 1 or BRLTNo.2 scroll on down and grab them!). I've added some suggested text boxes for journaling & a title; try shadowing your text to make it pop. I'm finishing up BRLT No.4; it should be posted later tonight.

Boys Rock Layered Template No.3:

Download link for freebie:
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Happy scrapping... Shelley

Freebie Template No. 2

Real quick... here's one more freebie. It's the companion page to Boys Rock layered template No.1. Enjoy!

Boys Rock Layered Template No.2:

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I'm not sure why I'm still up! Nite nite... Shelley

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Freebie Template!

Okay, Hi again. I'm working on a series of templates; here is the first one. I hope you will use it; it has five available spaces for photos or journaling and each space has an optional thin white outline ( that you could re-color! ). And, keeping with the Boys Rock theme, I added a couple accent stars. This has so many posibilities: girls rock, boys rock, nautical, camping under the stars, your little star on stage, etc.. Please let me know what you think. Email me, I'd love to see how you use it!


Boys Rock Layered Template No.1

Download link to freebie:
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Again, I want to thank everyone for leaving me love here and on 4share ( You can never have too much! ). I really enjoy reading your feedback. Thank You!!!
Time for bed... Shelley

Congratulations!

Hi Everyone. I want to send out congratulations to my niece; she had a Beautiful Baby Girl!
Here's a the proof...



And, you get another freebie! This is a new addition to the Boys Rock collection. Use this brush as a stamped element or as a brush to create a one-of-a-kind paper. Of course you will re-color it and play around with the opacity. Have fun!

Boys Rock Digital WordArt:

Download link for freebie:
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Be back in a bit... Shelley

Nothing today...

Very busy weekend; not much time to post. I'm redecorating my blog, probably will be for a while. More freebies soon!
Happy 1st Birthday Katelyn!
Hugs... Shelley

Birthday Scrappages!

Woo hoo! I found some time to scrap 'lil Big Guy's birthday. Please take a peek...





Okay, freebie time! Here's the first mini page kit in the Boys Rock collection. It includes everything you need to re-create my first scrappage. Of course you will find many different ways to combine the contents of the kit (and visit often; there will be several additions to this collection!). I had fun varying opacity and layer settings; try applying color dodge or exclusion (found on the right directly above your layers pallet if your running PSE4).

Boys Rock Mini Page Kit:

Download link for freebie:
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Bonus! Boys Rock Quik Page Freebie!. Consider this a sneak peak of things to come...

Boys Rock Quik Page:

Download link for freebie:
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Thanks for stopping by! Shelley

Welcome!

Yay! People are finding my blog. Thank you everyone for spreading the word. Okay, down to business... New freebie! I mentioned earlier that these papers ( Peach Butter Floral Paper Pack Freebie ) recolor beautifully. I love aqua and purple; these would be great for spring occasions ( Easter! ). You can recolor any of the Peach Butter collection by making adjustments in the hue and saturation. In PSE4, you click the drop down menu for Settings, and click on Adjust Color, and then Hue and Saturation. At this point you simply adjust the sliders until you get a pleasing result; I used +180, -35, +5, read from top to bottom.

Lilac Sea Freebie Paper Pack

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Uhg! I am quickly falling behind in my scrapping for August. Here are my kids with friends at the beach. It was a perfect day of relaxation. They had fun snail searching and fish finding. This page was created using my Vrooom Freebie Page Kit. Periodically, I'd like to showcase a few of your best pages using my kits; Email me your best!





I hope you enjoy the Lilac Sea Paper Pack; I appreciate all your love, left here and on 4share!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
More soon... Shelley

Still learning...

Hello. I have a new freebie! I started designing this one with my son in mind; he loves zoom zooms. So I started with the checkered paper and spun off from there. I wasn't going to post this kit until I actually got to use it, but I'm still trying to get the various search engines to find my freebies. I've read a lot of confusing technical jargon and walked away with the impression that more posts equal more chances of being found. If you've stumbled upon me, please please please send some friends my way. Thank you! The kit consists of 6 designer papers and 2 overlays. I'm working on some elements; Keep in touch! Please enjoy and leave me a little love; I'm feeling like a microscopic fishie in a very big sea!

Vroom Mini Page Kit Freebie:

Click on this link for download:
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Sweet dreams... Shelley

Alpha anyone?

Hi again! Yes, it's very very late (or maybe very very early?!). I'm over-tired and experimenting with chip board; so, you get this freebie alpha. Let me know what you think. Enjoy; I'm going to bed...

Peach Butter Uppercase Alpha:


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Zzzz Zzzz... Shelley

NEW Peach Butter Florals!

Yep, I'm still up. Crazy, I know. But I couldn't wait to add another freebie. Okay, here it is... Peach Butter Floral [freebie] Paper Pack! Lot's of great designs that recolor beautifully; I need to get started with a boy inspired kit for 'lil Big Guy's birthday pics, but I have to admit I have a great re-colored version of this kit in aquas & purples.

Peach Butter Floral [freebie] Paper Pack:


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Hope you like the kits so far; love to hear from you!
Thanks... Shelley

First Freebie Mini Page Kit!

Hi Everyone. I'm so excited to present my first mini page kit. It was so much fun to build and I'm already working on add-ons! This weekend we celebrated 'lil Big Guy's 3rd birthday, so I've been pretty busy snapping pics and baking cakes. Yes, I'll be posting pics and pages soon. For now, please enjoy my Peach Butter Mini [freebie] Page Kit. And leave me some love please; yes I'm begging!


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Next, I have a Freebie Quik Page I scrapped (using the Peach Butter Mini Page Kit!). I had designed it in memory of my Angel and decided I had to share. (My personal scrap page is accented with a staple from Pattie Knox's fabulous Staple Its No.2 found at DesignerDigitals.com).

My Personal Scrap page:


Journal entry reads, "In 2006, I spent a lot of time nurturing our gardens. You weren't overly interested in the flowers, but, you loved digging for worms! I think of You every time I see these lilies. I miss you."

And, here's the Freebie Quik Page:


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I'll be posting a set of Freebie companion papers soon, so please check in often!
Thanks... Shelley

This is just the beginning...

Hi Everyone, welcome to my blog and my very first post! This is all new to me, so it may take a few posts to get the swing of things. I started digital scrapping in March of 2007, after finding traditional scrapping too space (and time!) consuming. There were just too many little fingers desperate for my supplies. When I discovered digital scrapping, I was an instant addict! I plan to use this blog to post layouts, share great finds, and create some freebies. Thanks for stopping by... Shelley