Spiral-Shaped Journaling
on October 3, 2023
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Add a bit of whimsy to otherwise ordinary journaling using the Type tool and a spiral shape.… Read More
Drop Capital Letter Journaling
on March 28, 2023
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Use a drop capital letter to draw attention to the meaningful journaling on your next scrapbook page using the shape tool and a text box.… Read More
January Journaling Challenge – Beginnings
on January 2, 2017
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Join us for the January Journaling Challenge! … Read More
Journaling With Style
on December 19, 2016
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Check out these six stylish and easy journaling practices common to people wishing to get their stories told. … Read More
Justified Type—FREE Video Tutorial
on March 27, 2015
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Photoshop Elements does not offer a justified option with the Type tool. The magical workaround is as simple as a keyboard shortcut. Read More » … Read More
Two Tone Gradient Type
on March 23, 2015
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Add a little pizzazz to your journaling using the Gradient tool and the Color Chips to create a two-tone effect that will match your scrapbook page perfectly. Read More » … Read More
A Visual Playground of Type
on November 23, 2014
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Have a little fun playing with the Type tool. Read More » … Read More
Text Out of the Box
on November 14, 2014
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Add a little pizzazz to your text by learning how to journal inside one of the many Custom Shapes found in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. Read More »… Read More
3 Scrapbooking Lessons I Learned At The Symphony
on February 14, 2012
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I recently attended a symphony of a composer I know almost nothing about.
The composer’s name is Gustav Mahler, and all I really know about him is that my son likes his music so much that he talked our entire family into going to LA to attend a series of concerts featuring his works. Read more >>… Read More
A Formal Affair to Remember
on March 10, 2011
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I had a date with James Bond, so why was I wasting time bargain hunting at Chico’s?
One of the most enjoyable kinds of journaling is anecdotal—the interesting stories that give you behind-the-scenes facts, especially the kind that make you grin.
A short anecdote often tells more about you or a loved than straight journaling.
For example, if I simply told what we did on our 29th anniversary, it would remind us of the day, and the photos would add another dimension, but it wouldn’t give a true picture of what really went on. Read more >>… Read More