ArtPlay Narcissus Inspiration

Today we’re sharing ArtPlay Narcissus Inspiration.

This post is intended to give you guidance on using ArtPlay Palette Narcissus, ArtsyTransfers and co-ordinating digital assets

Click on the image below to view more digital designs inspiration ‘Narcissus’ or visit the AnnaTeam Layouts board on Pinterest.

ArtPlay Narcissus Inspiration

1. Color Guidance

Choose a photo that coordinates with the colors in the ArtPlay Palette.

• Let the colors Guide your digital scrapbooking design decisions.
• Color is ALWAYS more important than Theme when selecting your digital assets.
• Notice how Linda also chose to create an extraction from her photo which add dimension to her photo artistry.

See also:

• Create Extractions and Custom Cast Shadows

2. Cluster Your Elements

Place a variety of ArtPlay Palette Elements together to create a cluster.

• Grouping elements creates a Focal Point and aids in leading the eye around the artsy digital scrapbooking layout design.
• Notice how the elements Align with the photo and add a punch of color to the photo artistry.
• The elements frame and add Visual Interest to the image.

See also:

• Create Custom Clusters

3. Recolor Frames

Change the color of frames in your Artsy Templates to enhance Visual Interest in your artsy digital scrapbooking pages.

• Recolor your digital assets or clip elements to the layers using the Clipping Mask Function in Photoshop or Elements.
• Notice how Margo has Changed the colors of the circle frames to make her black and white photos pop.
• Select the frame layer in the Layers Panel and go to Edit> Fill with the ‘Preserve Transparency’ box checked.

See also:

• See the Useful Techniques video on the Resources page.

4. Apply Blending Modes

Experiment with changing the Blending Mode of embellishments in your digital scrapbooking pages.

• Select the element layer in the Layers Panel and click on the ‘Normal’ tab to activate your options.
• Scroll through the options as the results will vary based on the Element Properties of both the embellishment and the underlying photo artistry.
• Diane applied a Blending Mode to the circle frame to add a pearlescent and transparent effect to the element in her digital scrapbooking layout.

See also:

• Framed Clipping Masks and Blending Modes Video

4. Modify Layers

Remove and recolor Artsy Template layers to coordinate with your photos.

• Turn off the Visibility of any layer in the Artsy Layered Template by clicking on the ‘eye’ icon next to the layer.
• You can also use the Selective Color or Hue/Saturation options to recolor elements to coordinate with the photos in your digital scrapbooking page.
• Notice how Kathy leads the eye to the image with the UrbanThreadz from the MultiMedia Frames No. 6 and the Stitched Border.

See also:

• Narcissus Color Adjustments and Considerations Video

5. Lead The Eye

Use embellishments in interesting ways to support the theme of your digital scrapbooking page.

• Laura has blended a photo into her photo artistry foundation by applying a Blending Mode to allow the background to show through her image.
• The branch element supports her Theme and has been placed perpendicular from the top of the page to give the appearance of branches shadowing her subject.
• Notice how the branches Lead The Eye to the smaller framed photo.

See also:

• 6 Unique Ways to Use Digital Scrapbooking Elements

>6. Extend Theme

Use embellishments to enhance the landscape of your digital scrapbooking page.

• Notice how Joan has used the artistry foundation to Yield a clever drop-off effect in her photo.
• I love how she has also used the flower and frame from the ArtPlay Palette and MultiMedia Frames to create a rising sun Effect in her photo artistry.
• The tag interwoven with the WordART element cluster is a lovely touch too.

See also:

• Element Clusters: Drop Shadows and Special Effects

7. Contain Image

Use the artistry to encircle or frame your blended photo to enhance blending transitions.

• Jerri has placed her image so that the Linear FotoBlendz edges of the photo are Supported by the artistry in her digital scrapbooking layout design.
• Notice how the branch from the ArtPlay Palette provides the perfect perch and the doily artistry Mirrors a crown for her bird focal point.
• This Contains the image and grounds/anchors the subject in her page.

See also:

• Artsy Paper Inspired Scrapbooking

8. Beyond Digital Scrapbooking

Create a digital file in a format to create a mug, pillow or canvas design for a gift.

• Use your digital skills to create a gift or Showcase your artistry beyond digital scrapbooking pages.
• Choose the object onto which you would like to print a digital design and find out the Dimensions required.
• Create a New Layout with this in mind then create your photo artistry to fill the layout design.

See also:

• Artsy Paper Inspired Scrapbooking

9. Customize MultiMedia

Embellish MultiMedia files to enhance visual interest in your photo artistry pages.

• Add additional embellishment to the MultiMedia Frame elements to Personalize.
• Introduce elements that support the Theme and Color of your photos.
• Notice how Charlene has up-leveled her frame element with a flower and button element.

See also:

• Artfully Stacked Layers

ArtPlay Narcissus Collection

INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTS IN THIS SERIES:

• ArtPlay Palette Narcissus
• Linear FotoBlendz  No. 2
• Multimedia Frames No. 6
• Nostalgia WordART Mix No. 1
• Artsy Layered Template No. 290
• Narcissus BONUS  (Available with the bundled option ONLY.)
• ArtsyTransfers Narcissus

Note that the ‘Bundled’ collection is available at Limited Times throughout the year.

ALSO AVAILABLE:

• ArtsyKardz Narcissus MultiPack
• DoubleMaker Narcissus Paperie

Want More Digital Scrapbooking and Photo Artistry Inspiration?

• Check out the Gallery here.
• See LOTS more Tutorials.
• Watch a Video.
• Take a Class.

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