
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
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ArtPlay Narcissus Inspiration

Roses | Linda
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.
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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.
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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.
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- 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.
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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.
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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.
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>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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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