aA Project 2023

Description

aAProject2023_Session3Join me for our much-loved annual aA Project experience LIVE this December 2023

An opportunity to create an artsy photo book project in the theme of your choice.

• Curate a collection of Your Digital Photos into an enjoyable printed photo book project.
• Learn how to use Template Collections in Adobe Photoshop or Elements to create sophisticated layouts with ease.
• Master all my Tried and Tested approaches to successfully start and finish an artsy printed project.
• Access all the simple techniques I use to Elevate my digital scrapbooking layout designs.
• Obtain All My Guidance and tips for staying ‘on track’ and maintain Motivation for completing your pages.
• Glean encouragement and Inspiration from the community, LIVE sessions, and written content during this guided course.

aA Project 2019 | Pages 18 and 19

Also Included:

• A Blueprint for the different stages of your project from Planning to Creation.
• Plethora of photo book Theme Ideas to inspire your project.
• Learn how to Adapt the lessons to suit your Preference and Photos.

aA Project 2018 | Pages 6 and 7

This is our absolute favorite aA LIVE workshop experience of the Year.

What YOU Will Learn:

• The art of Photo Book conception, planning, creating, and Making the Magic Happen.
• How to successfully start AND complete a project using this winning Step-by-Step approach.
• The importance of Planning and why it will make you more efficient and successful in your artistry and memory keeping.
• Everything You Need to know about where to start and how to Avoid the Overwhelm.
• Create a simple Structure for your project and Create Layouts that You Love around your chosen theme.
• Support your photo project pages with Engaging embellishment and rich storytelling.
• Work through my Proven Interactive Worksheet approach to Selecting a Theme that is most suited for you and your skill level.
• The nature of the organization in advance for Simple and Efficient photo artistry layout creation in December.
• Instructions for Managing and Eliminating excess photos from your considerations.
• Learn Which of Your Photos you should use to build a project with Sustained Interest.
• Step-by-step guidance for Selecting Digital Supplies to enhance the artistry in creating a Cohesive Photo Book Project.
• Considerations for Timing and Recommendations for Printing Your Project.
• Gain Confidence in the Process and give yourself the gift of Up-leveling the Artistry this holiday season.
• Modify Templates to make space for MORE photos or journaling.
• Basic Extraction Technique for creating out-of-bounds framed photo effects.
• Guidance for working with Word Prompts to expand your storytelling and up-level your creativity.
• Ideas and approaches for gathering photos to best support your stories.
• Strategies for Tackling the age-old problem of finding and managing time.
• Narrow your focus in choosing a Personalized theme using a revised work-sheet method.
• Understand properly how to Edit your photos to make them ‘stand out’ using a variety of techniques.
• Blend more than one photo into a Project Template Album mask in a few different ways.
• Choose Templates that best Enhance your photos.
• Adjust and manipulate FotoBlendz clipping masks to Improve your blending.
• Different approaches to Journaling to share more meaningful stories.
• How to create pages with engaging and Exciting Design Elements.
• BONUS video in January on creating a Blurb Photo Book.
• Plus ALL my favorite Techniques for up-leveling your digital scrapbooking layouts using Anna Aspnes Designs.

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aA Project 2023 Makes The Magic Happen

The aA Project has been an annual event since 2011.

• Presented in Many Different Ways over the years.
• It has Evolved and Improved with each year.
• See aA Project 15 Year Evolution
• This project will be better than ever 🙂

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WHO Is This For?

This project is for YOU if:

• You feel like the year 2023 has flown by and are Behind in your Artistry and memory-keeping.
• You haven’t yet created a Photo Project this year and would like to make the magic happen Before the End of the Year.
• You would like to have a tangible keepsake that Holds the Memories of a special year, event, or adventure.
• You wish to find Joy in the Process of looking back, reminiscing, and marveling at A Life Well Lived.
• You want to connect with and be inspired by Awesome Like-minded Artists while engaging in another aA Community Milestone.

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NEW in Project 2023.

• A focus on how to add to Selections and improve your Extractions.
• Use the Pen Tool to enhance a Basic Extraction Technique to enhance out-of-bounds framed photo effects.
• Solve your FotoBlendz blending problems with the new Photoshop Generative AI tools.
• Wield the Puppet Warp Tool in Photoshop to Modify Embellishments to better work with your template pages.
• Enhance your projects with the new Generative Fill in Photoshop.
• My new go-to approach for choosing the best Background Paper for your pages.
• Colorize black and white and old heritage photos using hand-coloring and Photoshop filters.
• Expansion on Connection with approaches for Sparking Stories from Your Photos.

Note.

• This content will become available Throughout December to avoid overwhelm.

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What YOU Can Expect

1. Written Content Support

A STEP-BY-STEP PROVEN APPROACH FOR PLANNING ANY PHOTO BOOK PROJECT IN .PDF FORMAT.

• 21-page Updated! Start Here user guide.
• Invitation to join our Private community.
• Photo Selection and Organization outlines
• Printing consideration, company recommendations, and guidance for Printing with Blurb.
• Interactive Project Plan Printable with Updated! Example.
• Project Worksheet for Planning your project.
• Strategies for Project Time Management.
• List of Themes.
• Themes and Connections
• Using Six Word Stories in your photo book projects.

aA Project 2021 | Pages 6 and 7

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• An In-Depth Guide to Creating Artistic Photo Projects with Sentimental Value.
• The importance of  Planning with a step-by-step approach.
• The 5 Steps to being successful with Prompted Actions to guide you in being efficient in your project.
• Guidance and support in Selecting a personalized theme.
• Establishing Parameters based on your preferences and goals for your project.
• Choosing an approach that supports your Preferences and Memory Keeping Goals.
• Master Selection and Organization of photo and digital art supplies for any artistry project.
• A HUGE list of Theme Ideas to inspire and challenge Growth in your digital scrapbooking.
• Comprehensive guidance and advice for Printing Your Layouts.
• Project Plan example PLUS Printable Worksheet for your use.

IN OTHER WORDS, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO DO MAKE THE MAGIC HAPPEN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.

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2. Video Inspiration Sessions

6 LIVE PRE-SCHEDULED SESSIONS.

• Each session will be Approx. 1 – 1/2 hours in duration for a total of 9 Hours of Viewing.
• All videos are recorded via the Zoom platform and include Guidance, Explanations, Demonstrations, Techniques, and Answers to Questions.
• Demonstrations in both Adobe Photoshop CC and Photoshop Elements as needed and appropriate.
• Videos are available from your account here at Anna Aspnes Designs and delivered in .MP4 format.

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Schedule of Events:

A Schedule of Events PLUS Session Access Links will be available in .pdf format in your account immediately following registration.

• Monday 20 November 2023 at 2 pm MST (Choosing a Theme and Planning)
• Monday 27 November 2023 at  2 pm MST (Q&A, Plus Previous Projects )
• Monday4 December 2023 at 2 pm MST. (Layouts and Techniques)
• Monday 11 December 2023 at 2 pm MST. (Layouts and Techniques)
• Monday 18 December 2023 at 2 pm MST. (Layouts and Techniques)
• Monday 15 January 2023 at 2 pm MST. (Project Completion and Printing)

Note.

• You will also receive a REMINDER email on the morning of each session.

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3. The Template Collection

The coordinating templates are included with this workshop experience for aA Project 2023.

• No special coupon is needed.
• Templates will be available in your Downloads on registration.
• This collection is valued at $30 through 1 December 2023, and $50 after the class has begun.

Please click here if you are ONLY interested in the Project Template Album Collection.

A collection of 26 – 12 X 12 artsy and blended layered templates designed to coordinate with the aA Project 2023 LIVE event experience.

• Delivered in Single Page Format, but designed to work together as Double Page Spreads.
• Includes wooden numbered pages from 1-25 PLUS an extra photo book ‘end’ page.
• Optional wooden number set with BONUS Drop Shadow Layer Style (.asl format.)
• Complementary Cover Set for custom photo book cover printing.
• Templates are available for Download on Registration.

NOTE.

• All holiday foliage elements are Delivered On Separate Layers so that they can be removed for easy customization.
• This NEW Project Template Album coordinates with Project Template Album No. 8 due to similarity in Frame Sizes and Proportions.
• You can mix and match the templates from these albums to Extend Your Project beyond 26 pages if needed.
• Watch an Introduction to Using Project Template Albums.

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4. BONUS Daily WordART Inspiration Emails

Designed to provide you with inspiration for your layout designs.

• You will also receive a Daily Email for 25 Days in December.
• These emails will be sent at Midnight MST from 1st through 25th December ONLY.
• Emails will be sent To the Email Address you are Registered With at Anna Aspnes Designs.

Example Email from a previous aA Project 

Each Email Includes:

• Definitions
• Synonyms
• Title ideas
• A Quote
• A Technique tip/approach
• An Inspiring Layout
• A FREE WordART element

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5. Private Facebook Group

A dedicated community for the aA Project 2023 Community.

• Get your Questions and queries answered.
• Share your layouts and be Inspired by others.
• Receive critique and Feedback on your layout designs.
• Enjoy Accountability and encouragement.

6. BONUS 40% Store Coupon

• Emailed after the 12 Deals of December (16 December 2023) event valid through mid-January.

7. Special Offer

SAVE $70 through 1 December 2023

• Templates and Daily Prompts are included. ($50 value with a $20 discount)
• All live sessions, written instruction, and guidance PLUS support and encouragement for success. ($70 value with a $50 discount.)
• 6 1- 1/2-2 Hour sessions at ONLY $3.33 per class.
• The total project experience value is $120.
• Register now for $50 Only.
• All Paypal/Credit card fees included.

Got a Question?

Email me and I would be happy to answer it for you.