5 Things to Learn in Photoshop Shapes, Styles and Repetition

In this post, you’ll find 5 Things to Learn in Photoshop Shapes, Styles, and Repetition, a digital scrapbook class in Adobe Photoshop and Elements by Anna Aspnes Designs.

5 Things to Learn in Photoshop Shapes, Styles and Repetition

Introduction

A LIVE  class in Adobe Photoshop and Elements designed to up-level your digital scrapbooking and photo artistry layout design skills.

CREATE AND ELEVATE USING SHAPE, LAYERS STYLE, AND REPETITION TECHNIQUES IN ADOBE PHOTOSHOP.

• Create Masks, Frames, and Embellishments using the various Shape Tools in Adobe Photoshop.
• Apply special effects using Layer Style presets and learn how to make your own Custom versions.
• Learn the Concepts of Repetition to create fabulous Digital Scrapbooking page design.

1. Create a Curved Matte

Use the Shape Tool in Adobe Photoshop or Elements to Create a Curved Matte for your Digital Scrapbook pages.

• Create a rectangle or square shape using the Shape Tool.
• Apply Curved Corners to your matte.
• Add a shape Cut-Out for embellishments.
• Finish with a Cast Shadow effect.

Note.

• These are a GREAT way to lead the eye and Frame your photos.

2. Make Your Own Tag Elements

Use the Shape Tool and Layer Styles in Adobe Photoshop or Elements to build a tag for Digital Scrapbook pages.

• Combine Shapes to create an intricate tag embellishment.
• Make your own Outline Shapes.
• Apply, modify, and save* Custom Shapes
• Apply Styles to yield metal effects.

*Saving Customs Shapes is available in the Adobe Photoshop class only.

Note.

• Tags create texture and have a Variety of purposes from matting frames, Embellishing your pages, and ‘housing’ your words or photos.

3. Custom Photo Frames

Use the Shape Tool in Adobe Photoshop or Elements to make a frame for your photos.

• Build your photo frames with elevated Visual Interest.
• Span a photo across a single-frame mask.
• Create Cut-Outs for Titles or other embellishments.

Note.

• Photo frames are a perfect way to include Multiple Photos in a layout and create a strong Focal Point.

4. Custom Embellishments

Make your own digital scrapbooking embellishments with Shapes and Styles in Adobe Photoshop or Elements.

• Learn how to create Arrows and Stars.
• Find and load even more Custom Shapes.
• Apply, customize, and save* Styles.
• Add Styles to Type.

*Saving Styles is available in the Adobe Photoshop class only.

Note.

• A set of 30 Styles is included with the Shapes, Styles and Repetition class in Adobe Photoshop and Elements.
• Create your own metal, paper, wood, and glitter Embellishments, AlphaSets, or WordART.
• Drop Shadow presets are also included 🙂

5. MagicSprinklez Galore

Custom scattered elements await your digital scrapbooking pages.

• Learn how to make brushes from Shapes.
• Use and save the brushes to make your own Scatterings.
• Apply Styles to elevate Visual Interest.

Note.

• Scatterings are a Wonderful way to Lead the Eye and add Texture to your digital scrapbooking pages.
• Brushes are included for both the Adobe Photoshop and Elements classes.

Summary

Learn all the skills to elevate your design and digital scrapbooking skills.

• Design your own Templates using Shapes that you can use over and over again.
• Create and customize embellishments for your digital scrapbooking pages.
• Learn to customize with digital elements by Anna Aspnes Designs.

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