Mower Ride

My darling boy having his first mower ride. We had to buy a second hand ride on when we moved to our new house because it is an acre block. Created with my Childhood Adventures Value Collection, Childhood Adventures Alpha and Childhood Adventures Glitter Splatter Scatters.

Learn to Digital Scrapbook Class

Have you wanted to learn how to digital scrapbook in Photoshop? Then this class is just for you!

I have revamped and rewritten this class for those of you who want to learn how to digital scrapbook and the class is running on a monthly basis at Digital Scrapbook Place. Click Here to find out more!

This 4 week class exclusively for Digital Scrapbooking in Photoshop teaches you step by step how to create 4 different layouts, starting with using a plopper, creating a paper style layout, creating a graphic style layout and creating a layout using a quick click or layered template.

The class includes in depth instructions on how to use each tool, filter and layer style used to create basic layouts. You will also create basic elements, manoeuvre text, learn basic photo edits, as well as saving for printing and for sharing on the web. Give yourself a head start in creating layouts with Adobe Photoshop. This class was written in Photoshop CS5 but the class can be used with versions of Photoshop CS2 and newer.
Interested in More Classes?

I also run classes on Taking Better Snapshots, Delving into Exposure and Editing Photos in Adobe Camera Raw (comes with Photoshop). Check out Digital Scrapbook Place’s Scrapbooking University for more Digital Scrapbooking Classes.

Delving Into Exposure Photography Class

Ever wanted to learn more about exposure and how to use your camera in Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual modes? This is the class for you!

Gain better control and creativity over your photography by learning the in depth essentials about shutter speed, aperture and ISO the three factors that affect your exposures. Learn how to discern well exposed images from bad, and how to make the most out of your camera to enable you to create truly beautiful images. Develop your eye for exposure and learn how to see your subject how your camera does.

Cost: $30 for 4 weekly sessions. Registering the 1st-5th for the current term incurs a $10 late fee. Classes are run monthly, so why not sign up now for next month?

Click here to find out more!

I also run classes on Digital Scrapbooking in Photoshop,  Taking Better Snapshots,  and Editing Photos in Adobe Camera Raw (comes with Photoshop). Check out Digital Scrapbook Place’s Scrapbooking University for more Digital Scrapbooking Classes.

Editing Photos in Adobe Camera Raw

Forget about Lightroom, if you have Photoshop CS3+ you can use Adobe Camera Raw that comes with Photoshop to edit your photos. It has all the same features as Lightroom, but many people don’t know it comes FREE with Adobe Photoshop.

Adobe Camera Raw is complete non destructive photo editing software which comes with Adobe Photoshop. Learn how to make the most of your photos by editing them to really make them shine. Learn how to prepare your images for your albums and layouts like a pro.

Editing Photos in Adobe Camera Raw is a four week class which teaches you how to make the most of your photos by learning how to make exposure corrections and adjustments, boost contrast and colour, sharpen your photos and reduce noise. Find out how to do creative colour adjustments to give your images exciting creative looks and how to make those looks easy to accomplish again and again. Learn how working in Adobe Camera Raw enables you to make all these improvements to your images in an entirely non destructive way and will give you editing skills that enable you to enhance your photography and develop your own style.

Prerequisites:  DSU110 or equivalent Photoshop experience. This is an intermediate level class. You must have Adobe Photoshop (version CS3 or higher) installed on your computer.  View syllabus.

Click here to purchase the class in store at DSP!

I also run classes on Taking Better Snapshots, Delving into Exposure and Intro to Digital Scrapbooking with Photoshop. Check out Digital Scrapbook Place’s Scrapbooking University for more Digital Scrapbooking Classes.

Facebook Freebie – Inverted News

I hope you enjoyed my last Facebook freebie, I now have a new one for you to snag! I love a good grungy alpha especially coupled with a news print!

If you have not yet clicked like on my Facebook Page now is your chance to do so, and grab this awesome freebie and any future ones!

If you have already previously liked my Facebook Page, you just have to click on ‘Exclusive Freebie!’ in the left hand menu and then click on the freebie graphic to download.

If you haven’t liked my page before, go to my Facebook Page click on the like button and then click on the graphic that appears to download your freebie.

Remember, don’t forget to share my page with your friends so they can download the freebie as well!   Go On! You know you want to!

Anyway, just click on the preview below to go direct to my Facebook Page and download your freebie! Enjoy!

Please note: This is a Facebook exclusive freebie. If you don’t do Facebook, why not sign up for my newsletter to receive my exclusive newsletter freebies. You get a freebie just for signing up as well as freebies in regular newsletter issues! The next newsletter is due out VERY soon!

Childhood Adventures Layout

My darling boy got a his first bike for his third birthday. We took him to a bike park for his birthday party so he could ride it. He had a ball! Created with my Childhood Adventures Value Collection

Childhood Adventures Glitter Splatter Scatters

These fabulous glitter splatter scatters are designed to coordinate perfectly with the Childhood Adventures Page Kits and Value Collection are a perfect compliment to many a layout to add that finishing touch of bling. The Childhood Adventures Glitter Splatter Scatters are now available in store at Digital Scrapbook Place.

Coordinates with the Childhood Adventures Collection.