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RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-31148320838447984672010-09-28T22:09:00.000-07:002010-09-28T22:19:48.999-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#993300;"><strong>Template Tuesday:</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc6600;">Free Pre-made Digital Scrapbooking Layout!</span></strong> </div><div align="left"><br /><p>Today <span style="color:#663300;">RLR creations</span> is giving away another new Free pre-made digital scrapbooking layout. If you have enjoyed the previous layouts that have been given out, be sure to give this new one a try too!<br /><br />Don't let the <strong>Tuesdays</strong> get away from you! Be sure to look back at the last 5 weeks to get your free pre-made digital scrapbooking layouts.<br /><br /><br />Digital Scrapbooking Templates are easy to use and will give your creativity a jump start! You just drop your own papers, elements, journaling, and photos into the pre-made layout using your prefered Digital Scrapbooking program, such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, or any Software program that excepts PSD files and allows you to work in layers.<br /><br />These templates can be used over and over again, giving you enough help to complete your digital scrapbooking needs!<br /><br />These layouts are available for everyone who wants to give the pre-made digital scrapbooking template a try.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;">You can download today's template by clicking on the image that appears below:</span> </p><p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/photo/m5CufNTR/Template928.html" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522198941016223410" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TKLKrdJPbrI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/dGjtyrdw39M/s400/Template928.jpg" /></a></p></div><br />Also <span style="color:#663300;">RLR Creations</span> has provided readers with how-to tutorials to better use the templates given away each weel. Be sure to check them out so you can get the best out of each layout you download for free to try from <span style="color:#663300;">RLR Creations</span>. These tutorials are extremely user-friendly and by following the steps provided in each, anyone can use them. <strong>So make sure you give them a try!</strong><br /><br />Have you found that you only have personal photos to add to this free template and you need the additional elements? Check out <span style="color:#663300;">RLR Creations</span> creative digital designs. There are Digital Scrapbooking kits for every occasion! <a style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; COLOR: #939" href="http://www.rleeroush.net/Digital.htm" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#993300;">You can find them here!</span></strong></a>RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-23654616449974447052010-09-27T23:23:00.001-07:002010-09-27T23:47:27.452-07:00<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TKGPCIoKIQI/AAAAAAAAAPI/QAGkvDeHmEM/s1600/BCASamplePageJPG.jpg"></a><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6666;"><strong>Sneak Peak Monday:</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;"><strong>A preview to what is coming next!</strong></span><br /></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6666;">RLR Creations</span> has been busily working on a new series of <span style="color:#ff9966;"><strong>Special Causes Digital Kits.</strong></span> In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month that is only days away, <span style="color:#ff6666;">RLR Creations</span> would like to introduce the first in this series, <span style="color:#ff9966;"><strong>Breast Cancer Awareness Digital Kit</strong></span>. This all pink kit is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness; for those who are fighting the disease, and those who have survived it.<br /><br />This kit includes lots of pink themed digital papers, and elements of BCA ribbons, flowers, tags, charms, tags, full alphabet and so much more. </div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left"><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">Below is a preview image of the papers and elements this kit will include:</span></strong> </div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TKGPCIoKIQI/AAAAAAAAAPI/QAGkvDeHmEM/s1600/BCASamplePageJPG.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521851884971368706" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TKGPCIoKIQI/AAAAAAAAAPI/QAGkvDeHmEM/s400/BCASamplePageJPG.jpg" /></a><br />This entire digital kit will be available this <span style="color:#ff6666;">Friday October 1st</span>, the beginning of BCA month. Be sure to drop back in on that day to receive a freebie that revolves around this important special cause. The entire kit will be available that day on RLR Creations website under the new Special Causes Category.<br /><br /><strong>Don’t forget</strong> to drop back in tomorrow for this week’s <strong>Template Tuesday</strong> to download a free digital scrapbooking pre-made layout!RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-25285990889347497822010-08-31T17:27:00.001-07:002010-09-01T10:21:23.282-07:00<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#993399;">Template Tuesday:</span></strong> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">A Free Pre-made Digital Scrapbooking Layout!!</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Today <span style="color:#993399;">RLR Creations</span> will be giving away a new pre-made layout! This is the third layout in <span style="color:#993399;">RLR Creations</span> newest <strong>Template Tuesday series</strong>. If you have enjoyed the layouts given away previously, be sure to give this new one a try too. Remember to download the previous Tuesday's layouts also. Using these pre-made digital scrapbooking layouts will help you jazz up all your digital scrapbooking pages in an easy way.</div><br /><p>Digital Scrapbooking Templates are easy to use and will give your creativity a jump start! You just drop your own papers, elements, journaling, and photos into the pre-made layout using your preferred Digital Scrapbooking program, such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, or any Software program that accepts PSD files and allows you to work in layers.<br /><br />These templates can be used over and over again, giving you enough help to complete your digital scrapbooking needs! These layouts are available for everyone who wants to give the pre-made digital scrapbooking template a try.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#6666cc;">You can download today's template by clicking on the image that appears below: </span></strong><a href="http://www.4shared.com/photo/rq2Gv1Yp/Template831.html" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511735748558886754" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TH2edfysl2I/AAAAAAAAAO4/6CVBQr_6df8/s400/Template831.jpg" /></a>This week, <span style="color:#993399;">RLR Creations</span> will also provide a tutorial for <strong>Photoshop Elments users on How-To use one of our templates!</strong> Follow the easy steps below to learn how to fill the shapes on the layout in the PSD file with digital papers, edit or replace elements, and then edit or add word art. Be sure to look back at RLR Creations previous tutorials also! <b><br /></b><br /><b><span style="color:#6666cc;">How to Use a PSD Template in Photoshop Elements:</span> </b><br /><br />Basically, to use a template, you can fill the shapes in the PSD file with digital papers, edit or replace elements, and then edit or add text or word art.</p><br /><ol type="1"><br /><li>Open the template and the papers you want to use in Photoshop Elements. Note that the template consists of several layers of grayscale shapes.</li><br /></ol><br /><p><strong>Note: </strong>Open Elements then chose File>Open, rather then opening the template into the program, so you can view the layers.<br /><br /><strong>Tip:</strong> Duplicate the template and work with a copy to avoid ruining the template source file. To duplicate a file, from the <strong>File</strong> menu, select <strong>Duplicate</strong>.<br /><br />2. To add the background, select the background layer, then copy a paper to the template:</p><ol type="1"><ol type="a"><br /><li>Make sure you can see the template and the paper in the workspace. From the <strong>Window</strong> menu, select <strong>Images</strong>, then <strong>Cascade</strong> to display both files.</li><br /><li>Select the <strong>Move</strong> tool, then drag-and-drop the photo to the template. The paper is displayed on the layer above the background.</li></ol><br /></ol><br /><p>3. To fill shapes with paper, select a grayscale shape layer, then copy a paper to the template:</p><ol type="1"><ol type="a" start="3"><br /><li>In the template, select the layer that contains the shape you want to fill.</li><br /><li>Make sure you can see the template and the paper in the workspace. From the <strong>Window</strong> menu, select <strong>Images</strong>, then <strong>Cascade</strong> to display both files.</li><br /><li>Select the <strong>Move</strong> tool, then drag-and-drop the paper to the template. The paper is displayed on the layer above the selected shape.</li><br /><li>With the paper layer selected, press <strong>Ctrl+G</strong> to create a clipping group with the shape layer below. The paper is now displayed within the shape.</li><br /></ol></ol><br /><p>4. Repeat this process with all the shape layers you want to fill.<br /><br />5. To add a photo, select the photo layer, then copy the photo to the template:</p><ol type="1"><ol type="a" start="7"><br /><li>In the template, select the photo layer.</li><br /><li>Make sure you can see the template and the photo in the workspace. From the <strong>Window</strong> menu, select <strong>Images</strong>, then <strong>Cascade</strong> to display both files.</li><br /><li>Select the <strong>Move</strong> tool, then drag-and-drop the photo to the template. The photo is displayed on the layer above the photo shape.</li><br /><li>With the photo selected, press <strong>Ctrl+G</strong> to create a clipping group with the shape layer below. The photo is now displayed within the shape.</li></ol><br /></ol><br /><p>6. Resize and reposition the photo as needed:<br /></p><ol type="1"><ol type="a" start="11"><br /><li>After you drag the photo to the template, the photo has handles that you can use to resize and reposition the photo in the frame.</li><br /><li>If you do not see the handles, in the <strong>Layers</strong> palette, select the layer that contains the photo and press <strong>Ctrl+T</strong> to display the bounding box.</li><br /><li>Click the green checkmark to apply the changes.</li><br /></ol></ol><br /><p>Have you found that you only have personal photos to add to this free template and you need the additional elements? Check out <span style="color:#993399;">RLR Creations</span> creative digital designs. There are Digital Scrapbooking kits for every occasion! </p>RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-33579441136441175822010-08-30T22:29:00.001-07:002010-09-01T10:12:59.754-07:00<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;">Sneak Peak Monday:</span></strong> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">A preview to what is coming next!</span> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Today <span style="color:#000066;">RLR Creations</span> very first ever digital creation, the <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Disney Classic Digital Scrapbooking Kit</strong></span> will undergo a revamping in order to update the whole kit and <span style="color:#000066;">RLR Creations</span> wants to share it with you. This updated kit features things like: 10 additional and new Disney themed digital papers, 31 additional and new elements and 12 new digital "stickers." Plus 9 new word art elements, and so much more!! </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">You can use this updated kit to add more Disney to your digital scrapbooks! This kit is perfect for all Disney lovers and would be a great way for anyone to digitally scrapbook Disney vacation photos, children's Disney themed birthday party pictures, and many others. The revamped kit can also be used to create digital cards and invitations. </div><p><br />Below is a preview image of some of the decorative papers and elements this kit will include:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.rleeroush.net/DisneyDigitalKits.htm#MickeyandFriendsClassicKit" target="_blank"></p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511732847103610402" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TH2b0nB2jiI/AAAAAAAAAOw/af_Ugm7vGjc/s400/DisneyClassicSamplejpg.jpg" /></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Disney Classic Digital Scrapbooking Kit</span></strong></p><p></a>Right now this updated version of <span style="color:#000066;">RLR Creations</span> first creation can be bought at at reduced Price of only <strong>$5.00.</strong> This Disney digital kit coordinates perfectly with RLR Creations huge variety of Disney Theme kits. For all things Disney that can be used to digitally scrapbook vacations, holidays, and Character Favorites visit RLR Creations website by <a href="http://www.rleeroush.net/Digital.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>clicking here</strong></span></a>!<br /><br />Don't forget to check back in tomorrow for this weeks <strong>Template Tuesday</strong> to download a free digital scrapbooking pre-made layout. Remember these templates can be used to drop in your own papers, elements, and photos to create quick digital scrapbook pages. </p>RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-40803616316916741152010-08-24T16:33:00.000-07:002010-08-25T11:09:10.466-07:00<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;">Template Tuesday:</span></strong> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#6600cc;">Free Pre-made Digital Scrapbooking Layout!!</span> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Today <span style="color:#660000;">RLR Creations</span> will be giving away a new pre-made layout! This is the second layout in <span style="color:#660000;">RLR Creations</span> newest Template Tuesday series. If you have enjoyed the layouts given away previously, be sure to give this new one a try too. Remember to download the layout that launched <span style="color:#660000;">RLR Creations</span> new series also!! Using these pre-made digital scrapbooking layouts will help you jazz up all your digital scrapbooking pages in an easy way. </div><br />Digital Scrapbooking Templates are easy to use and will give your creativity a jump start! You just drop your own papers, elements, journaling, and photos into the pre-made layout using your preferred Digital Scrapbooking program, such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, or any Software program that accepts PSD files and allows you to work in layers.<br /><br />These templates can be used over and over again, giving you enough help to complete your digital scrapbooking needs! These layouts are available for everyone who wants to give the pre-made digital scrapbooking template a try.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><strong>You can download today's template by clicking on the image that appears below:</strong></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div><br /><a href="http://www.4shared.com/photo/KmfVbP7k/Template824.html" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509124817458026482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtEn9wc-YjoDzwCLtwJVk7jSy4EyNwsWc5qK96WoMeDQAzeZRLKxI0AWom4exIAb5Z8nDqoX90G0RC8PZpwdmfwbc9UuET1DFPs1GiVEDB5dx9lW09Q9C5MHH5QGNkh6KXQ1On3Mm_FnA/s400/Template824+(1).jpg" /></a>Also <span style="color:#660000;">RLR Creations</span> has provided readers with how-to tutorials to better use the templates given away each week. Be sure to check them out so you can get the best out of each layout you download for free to try from <span style="color:#660000;">RLR Creations</span>. These tutorials are extremely user-friendly and by following the steps provided in each, anyone can use them. So make sure you give them a try!<br /><br />Have you found that you only have personal photos to add to this free template and you need the additional elements? Check out <span style="color:#660000;">RLR Creations</span> creative digital designs. There are Digital Scrapbooking kits for every occasion!Carrie Maddox Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00715725568355915722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-62786530211742623702010-08-10T21:09:00.000-07:002010-08-10T21:36:39.100-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc33cc;">Template Tuesday:</span> </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">Free Pre-made Digital Scrapbooking Layout!!</span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="left">Today <span style="color:#993399;">RLR Creations</span> will be starting the second Template Tuesday series by giving away a new pre-made layout! The previous 6 templates will be taken down and set up to be sold off of <span style="color:#cc33cc;">RLR Creations</span> website very soon! If you have just begun following RLR Creations' blog, be sure to get the free templates each week because after 6 layouts are given away to readers, they are removed and will become available only by purchase from RLR Creations website. </div><br /><div align="left"><br />Digital Scrapbooking Templates are easy to use and will give your creativity a jump start! You just drop your own papers, elements, journaling, and photos into the pre-made layout using your preferred Digital Scrapbooking program, such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, or any Software program that accepts PSD files and allows you to work in layers.<br /><br />These templates can be used over and over again, giving you enough help to complete your digital scrapbooking needs! These layouts are available for everyone who wants to give the pre-made digital scrapbooking template a try.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">You can download today's template by clicking on the image that appears below:</span></strong><br /></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><a href="http://www.4shared.com/photo/0jzAZcHN/Template810.html" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504005492472971154" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TGIn1Xymf5I/AAAAAAAAAOo/emjbBLEIkhM/s400/Template810.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">Also <span style="color:#cc33cc;">RLR Creations</span> has provided readers with how-to tutorials to better use the templates given away each weel. Be sure to check them out so you can get the best out of each layout you download for free to try from <span style="color:#cc33cc;">RLR Creations</span>. These tutorials are extremely user-friendly and by following the steps provided in each, anyone can use them. <strong>So make sure you give them a try</strong>!<br /><br />Have you found that you only have personal photos to add to this free template and you need the additional elements? Check out RLR Creations creative digital designs. There are Digital Scrapbooking kits for every occasion! You can find them <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><a href="http://www.rleeroush.net/Digital.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ff0000;">here!</span> </a></span></strong></div><br /><p>Be sure to check back in on Thursday for <strong>"Tips, Tricks, and Quick Fixes"</strong> and learn something new to apply to your own digital scrapbooking to make your creations even better!<br /></p>RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-39543009866823069272010-08-06T20:33:00.001-07:002010-08-08T11:58:42.995-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Freebie Friday:</strong></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">"Phineas and Ferb" Mini-kit Add-on!!</span> </div><br /><div align="left">Today <span style="color:#ff0000;">RLR Creations</span> will be giving away a free try-it-now<strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"> "Phineas and Ferb" </span></strong>mini-kit add-on! This kit, that was sneak peaked on Monday of this week, is <span style="color:#ff0000;">RLR Creations</span> newest digital creation and is all about those inventive brothers, <strong>Phineas and Ferb</strong>, and their plans for summer vacation! </div><br /><div align="left">This entire digital kit contains 23 decorative papers and elements, such as 11 themed bottle caps, different tool themed embellishments, a full alphabet with numbers and special characters, zippers, tags, and eyelets and so much more. This digital kit would be a great way to scrapbook your childrens inventive adventures during their own summer vacation! It can also be used to create digital birthday invitations, address labels, cards, and so much more! </div><br /><div align="left">The <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>"Phineas and Ferb"</strong></span> Free mini-kit add-on contains, decorative papers and elements, such as 2 themed bottle cap, a string frame, a paper clip and backwards staple, folder tie embellishment, and so much more! There are 10 papers and 17 elements in total in the free mini-kit add-on!! </div><br /><div align="left">To download your free try-it-now <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">"Phineas and Ferb"</span></strong> mini-kit add-on, <strong>click on the image that appears below: </strong></div><p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/RpKhLPou/PhineasFerbFreebie.html" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502868498189922402" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TF4dvmBMMGI/AAAAAAAAAOY/4qR6zs8u_DU/s400/PhineasFerbFreebie.jpg" /></a><br />If you haven't already downloaded the template that was posted on Tuesday, go ahead and do that first. Then, take the papers and elements provided in the free kit posted here and your own pictures and follow along with the tutorial that shows how to use the pre-made layout. Sooner, not later, you will have a new page to put into your scrapbook.<br /></p><p>If you want more of the papers and elements the full <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">"Phineas and Ferb"</span></strong> digital scrapbooking kit has to offer, the entire kit is now available for purchase!<br /><br /><strong>Click on the image that appears below</strong> to buy the whole Phineas and Ferb Digital Scrapbooking Kit; which includes 23 Papers, 24 Digital Character Stickers, 65 Elements and a full Alphabet,; then scrapbook all your children's summer vacation adventures!!!<a href="http://www.rleeroush.net/DisneyDigitalKits.htm#PHINEASFERB" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502868501519183634" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TF4dvya8rxI/AAAAAAAAAOg/oTDCkBM7WXU/s400/PhineasAndFerbSampleJPG.jpg" /></a> Be sure to check back in on Monday to see what <span style="color:#ff0000;">RLR Creations</span> is doing next!!! </p>Carrie Maddox Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00715725568355915722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-41571529438939509512010-08-04T20:11:00.000-07:002010-08-04T20:55:00.940-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">Word Art Wednesday:</span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#66cccc;"><strong>Adding Style to Your Digital Word Art!</strong></span> </div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left">Today <span style="color:#009900;">RLR Creations</span> will be giving a tutorial on <strong>How-To create patterened word art</strong>! Using clipping masks to layer photos in a unique way to add style to your digital scrapbooking, as seen in yesterday's post, but clipping masks are also a great way to give your word art a colorful flair. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#66cccc;"><strong>This technique can be seen in the sample image below:</strong></span> </div><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TFotTI75ceI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/97b6scn7r3c/s1600/PatternTitleExample.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501759701625958882" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TFotTI75ceI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/97b6scn7r3c/s400/PatternTitleExample.jpg" /></a> This page was created using elements from <span style="color:#009900;">RLR Creations</span> <span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>"Backyard Fun Digital Kit"</strong></span> You can view and purchase the kit<a href="http://www.rleeroush.net/DigitalKidThemes.htm#BACKYARDFUN" target="_blank"> <strong><span style="color:#009900;">here</span></strong></a>! </p><p>Follow the simple steps below to create your own custom patterned letters using <strong>any font</strong>!<br /><strong></strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Make your own Patterned Word Art: </strong></p><p align="left">(Written for Photoshop or Elements)<br /></p><ul><li><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Step 1:</span> </strong>Type your desired text on a <strong>new layer</strong>. Choose a thick-lined font for the best results.</li><br /><li><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Step 2:</span> Right-click</strong> the text layer in the <strong>Layers Palette</strong> and choose <strong>Simplify Layer</strong>.<br /></li><blockquote><p><strong><span style="color:#66cccc;">**Note: Once you simplify the layer you will not be able to edit the letters, so be sure to check your typing!</span></strong><br /></p></blockquote><li><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Step 3:</span> </strong>Layer the patterned paper or other element you want to use for your pattern over the letters <strong>above</strong> the text layer. </li><br /><br /><li><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Step 4:</span></strong> <strong>Ctrl-Click</strong> the icon of your text layer in the <strong>Layers Palette</strong>. You will see a selection border<strong> “marching ants”</strong> appear in the shape of your letters. </li><br /><br /><li><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Step 5:</span> </strong>Select the patterned paper layer in the Layers Palette, keeping the selection border active, press <strong>Ctrl+G</strong>, then <strong>Ctrl+E</strong> to <strong>“clip”</strong> your patterned paper to the selection border and then merge the layers. </li><br /><br /><li><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Step 6:</span> </strong>To enhance the look of the patterned word art you can play around with your program’s <strong>Layer Styles</strong> by double clicking the icon of the word art you just created, and try adding drop shadows, strokes and glow effects to achieve the look you want.<br /></li><br /><li><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Step 7:</span></strong> Proceed with your layout.<br /></li></ul><p>Don't forget to check back in for <strong>Freebie Friday</strong> to download something free that revolves around RLR Creations new digital kit <span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>"Phineas and Ferb!"</strong></span> </p>RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-83729378541994136162010-08-03T14:47:00.000-07:002010-08-03T15:26:21.225-07:00<div align="center"><p><strong><span style="color:#003300;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Template Tuesday:</span><br /></span></strong><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3366ff;"><strong>Free Pre-made Digital Scrapbooking Layout!</strong></span><br /></p></div><br /><p>Today <span style="color:#003300;">RLR creations</span> is giving away a new pre-made digital scrapbooking layout. This layout marks the 6th template in <span style="color:#003300;">RLR Creations</span> first <strong>Template Tuesday series</strong>! If you have enjoyed the previous layouts that have been given out, be sure to give this new one a try too!<br /><br />And if you haven't had the chance to try out the pervious templates that have been given away, be sure to do so this week! When <span style="color:#003300;">RLR Creations</span> starts the second series of Template Tuesdays, next week, it will be taking down those templates featured in the first series in order to create a new template set. <strong>This set will be for sale on <span style="color:#003300;">RLR Creations</span> website soon afterwards.<br /><br /></strong>Don't let the Tuesdays get away from you! Be sure to look back at the last 6 weeks to get your free pre-made digital scrapbooking layouts before they are gone!! Just click on the <strong>“Template Tuesday Freebie”</strong> tab on the right hand side of the blog home page to be directed to all the template freebies <span style="color:#003300;">RLR Creations</span> has given away!<br /><br />Digital Scrapbooking Templates are easy to use and will give your creativity a jump start! You just drop your own papers, elements, journaling, and photos into the pre-made layout using your preferred Digital Scrapbooking program, such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, or any Software program that accepts PSD files and allows you to work in layers.<br /><br />These templates can be used over and over again, giving you enough help to complete your digital scrapbooking needs! These layouts are available for everyone who wants to give the pre-made digital scrapbooking template a try. </p><p><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">You can download today's template by clicking on the image that appears below:</span></strong><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/photo/QKFFPjhv/Template801.html" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501297965014545266" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TFiJWiBFc3I/AAAAAAAAANo/kvSBYYVLOBI/s400/Template801.jpg" /></a><br /><strong>Have you ever seen a creative layout where the designer uses mulitple frames to showcase one photo in a unique way and wondered how they did it?</strong><br /></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TFiLOcya0wI/AAAAAAAAANw/MXXC1r3IKIc/s1600/Template801Example.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501300025195156226" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TFiLOcya0wI/AAAAAAAAANw/MXXC1r3IKIc/s400/Template801Example.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>This page was created using elements from <span style="color:#003300;">RLR Creations</span> "Nature's Garden Digital Kit" </strong><a href="http://www.rleeroush.net/NewLayout/DigitalThemedKits2.htm#NATUREGARDEN" target="_blank"><span style="color:#003300;"><strong>You can view and purchase the kit here!</strong></span></a></p><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Today's free template is perfect to showcase one great photo in a unique way and</span><span style="color:#003300;"> RLR Creations</span> </strong><strong><span style="color:#000000;">will show you how simple it is to accomplish using the simple steps below.<br /></span><br /></strong><p></p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TFiTnQXvgtI/AAAAAAAAAOI/JAl3TGpIEgc/s1600/Template801Example2.jpg"><strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501309247451792082" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TFiTnQXvgtI/AAAAAAAAAOI/JAl3TGpIEgc/s400/Template801Example2.jpg" /></strong></a><strong><br /></strong><p align="center"><strong><span style="color:#003300;">How to layer one photo across multiple frames in PSD Template using PSE:</span><br /></strong></p><br /><ul><br /><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Step 1:</strong></span> <span style="color:#000000;">Download the template above and open with Elements.</span></li><br /><br /><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Step 2:</strong></span> <span style="color:#000000;">Next open the <strong>photo</strong> you wish to use for the page and<strong> drag</strong> the photo from the edit window down to the<strong> thumbnail</strong> of the template. This will add your photo to the template page. </span></li><br /><br /><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Step 3:</strong></span> <span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Move</strong> the photo so that is directly over the <strong>4 photo frames</strong> in the layout. If necessary resize the photo so that it is about the size of all 4 frames combined. </span></li><br /><br /><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Step 4:</strong></span> <span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Duplicat</strong>e the photo layer <strong>3 </strong>times</span><strong>.<br /></strong></li></ul><blockquote><p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>To duplicate a layer in PSE:</strong> In the <strong>Editor</strong>, select the photo to duplicate, and do one of the following:<br /><br /><strong>Select</strong> the layer and drag it to the <strong>New Layer Button</strong> at the top of the <strong>Layers Palette</strong>, or<br /><br /><strong>Right-Click</strong> the layer name or thumbnail, and choose <strong>Duplicate Layer</strong>.</span></p><br /><p><strong><span style="color:#336666;">***Note do not move the photos on your page, you will want all 4 stacked on top of each other.<br /></span><br /></strong><span style="color:#000000;">Now you will have 4 copies of your photo.</span><strong><br /></strong></p></blockquote><ul><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Step 5:</strong></span> <span style="color:#000000;">In the <strong>Layers Palette</strong> drag a copy of your photo <strong>above </strong>each photo layer. There are 4 photo layers and each should now have a copy of your photo placed <strong>right above</strong> eachin the <strong>Layers Palette</strong></span><strong>.</strong> </li><br /><br /><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Step 6:</strong></span> <span style="color:#000000;"><strong>One at a time</strong>, hover your mouse <strong>between</strong> the picture layer and the photo layer, and click while holding down the<strong> alt key</strong>. The photo layer is acting as a clipping mask and your picture conforms to it.<br /></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#336666;">**PS users can simply right-click on each photo layer and choose Create Clipping Mask in the pop up window.</span><br /></strong></li></ul><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TFiMFFPLSjI/AAAAAAAAAOA/15b4HeAVhOY/s1600/Layers+Example.jpg"><strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 306px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501300963766127154" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TFiMFFPLSjI/AAAAAAAAAOA/15b4HeAVhOY/s400/Layers+Example.jpg" /></strong></a></p><blockquote><br /><p><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>THAT IS IT!!</strong></span> <span style="color:#000000;">Once you have<strong> “clipped”</strong> all 4 photos you duplicated your frame photo is now complete!<br /></span></p></blockquote><br /><ul><br /><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Step 7:</strong></span> <span style="color:#000000;">Proceed with your layout.</span></li><br /></ul><br /><p><span style="color:#000000;">Also be sure to look back at the previous Tuesdays to check out</span><strong> <span style="color:#003300;">RLR Creations</span></strong> <span style="color:#000000;">how-to tutorials on how to use pre-made digital scrapbooking templates and how to colorize greyscale elements! These tutorials are extremely user-friendly and by following the steps provided in each, anyone can use them. <strong>So make sure you give them a try!<br /></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Have you found that you only have personal photos to add to this free template and you need the additional elements? <strong>Check out</strong></span> <span style="color:#003300;"><strong>RLR Creations</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> creative digital designs. There are Digital Scrapbooking kits for every occasion!</span><strong> </strong><a href="http://www.rleeroush.net/Digital.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color:#003300;"><strong>You can find them here!</strong></span></a></p><br /></span>RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-16214520598402767092010-08-02T08:58:00.000-07:002010-08-02T12:20:59.200-07:00<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">Sneak Peak Monday:</span></strong> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">A preview to what is coming next!</span> </div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left">Today <span style="color:#ff0000;">RLR Creations</span> is going to sneak peak a brand-new digital kit, based on its newest Disney favorite, <strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Phineas and Ferb!</span></strong> These inventive brothers are the summer's biggest hit, as they find something new to do for everyday of summer vacation. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">This kit includes, decorative papers and elements and all of the shows main characters; and so much more!! This<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;"> "Phineas and Ferb"</span></strong> kit would be a great way to digitally scrapbook all of your childrens adventures over their own summer vacation! This kit can also be used to create digital cards, birthday invitations, address labels and so much more!<br /></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Below is a preview image of some of the decorative papers and elements this kit will include: </div><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TFbt5Ob-xCI/AAAAAAAAANg/dD-r-_CJSXQ/s1600/PhineasAndFerbPreview.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 232px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500845562263421986" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TFbt5Ob-xCI/AAAAAAAAANg/dD-r-_CJSXQ/s400/PhineasAndFerbPreview.jpg" /></a></p><p>This entire digital kit will be available this <strong>Friday, August 6, 2010!</strong> Remember to pop back in for <strong>Freebie Friday</strong> to receive something free that revolves around <span style="color:#ff0000;">RLR Creations</span> brand new digital scrapbooking kit<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;"> "Phineas and Ferb!"</span></strong> You will be able to purchase this whole kit that day also! </p><p></p>Don't forget to check back in tomorrow for this weeks <strong>Template Tuesday</strong> to download a free digital scrapbooking pre-made layout. Remember these templates can be used to drop in your own papers, elements, and photos to create quick digital scrapbook pages.RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-80665835442510516692010-07-30T20:08:00.001-07:002010-08-04T11:25:56.459-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3333ff;"><strong>Freebie Friday:</strong></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;"><strong>"Disney Princesses" Kit!</strong></span> </div><br /><br /><div align="left">Today <span style="color:#3333ff;">RLR Creations</span> will be giving a free <strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">"Disney Princesses"</span></strong> quick page! This quick page is made from elements included in <span style="color:#3333ff;">RLR Creations</span> new digital scrapbooking kit "Disney Princesses." </div><br /><br /><p>This kit is a collaboration of all your favorite <span style="color:#ff6666;">Disney Princesses</span> all in one kit! This kit will work well on its own to scrapbook your favorite Disney Princess moments, but it will also work great when coordinated with RLR Creations other Disney Digital Kits found <a href="http://www.rleeroush.net/DisneyKitsPage2.htm" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">here</span></strong></a>! can even use this digital kit to make digital birthday invitation for your very own little princess, and so much more.<br /><br />This kit is all about having all your favorite Disney Princesses all in one! It includes decorative papers and elements, such as Princess theme embellishments, bows, flowers, crystal hearts and glitter splash, rhinstone brads, princess digital "stickers", and so much more! </p><p>Click on the image below to download your <strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">freebie "Disney Princesses"</span></strong> quick page: </p><p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/photo/kDLxb8w7/PrincessPre-MadePage.html" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500248103491659474" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TFTOgjEi5tI/AAAAAAAAANQ/4iMzYT8qI6k/s400/PrincessPre-MadePage.jpg" /></a></p><p>This whole digital scrapbooking kit is available for purchase now at <span style="color:#3333ff;">RLR Creations</span> website! <strong>Click on the image below to buy this entire kit: </strong></p><p><a href="http://www.rleeroush.net/DisneyKitsPage2.htm#PrincessesCollaboration" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500248508807815202" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TFTO4I_coCI/AAAAAAAAANY/x14OUNBwIQo/s400/PrincessesSamplePage.jpg" /></a></p><p>Be sure to check back in on Monday to see what <span style="color:#3333ff;">RLR Creations</span> is working on next! Don't forget because <span style="color:#3333ff;">RLR Creations</span> is working more NEW Disney creations!<br /></p>Carrie Maddox Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00715725568355915722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-2792169770838680382010-07-29T19:57:00.002-07:002010-07-29T21:39:40.503-07:00<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#6600cc;">"Tips, Tricks, and Quick Fixes" Thursday:</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;"><strong>A go to guide to sprucing up up your digital scrapbooking</strong>!</span> </div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><br /><p>Today <span style="color:#6600cc;">RLR Creations</span> will be combining Wednesday and Thursday to make the ultimate scrapbooking event!! You will receive your free word art from Wednesday and a great new trick to add more style to your digital scrapbooking pages. </p><br /><p>Text paths allow you to wrap your journaling around a photo, a photo mat, an ideal element, your page layout, or in a shape. This word art style is simple to add to your digital pages using pre-made text paths. Simply replace the existing placeholder text with your own journaling. </p><br />Today's word art freebie is a great princess crown text path, which celebrates our greatly requested new <strong>Disney Princesses Kit!</strong></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">Click on the image below to download your free word art.</span></strong></div><br /><div align="left"></div><p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/photo/Z0cJtY6F/PrincessCrownTextPath.html" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 321px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499545346514592418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFeVNOr4QOo7vhM_mkQxe5Mi9NQq5Qal_GlZzFfIbYV7waATtsRVVdgl_FyvBwY07-W1LklZkVi50R8Ze1eW0yjPf5a0Dv2gjSFbYzRaJ7ujijT9HGYb233M8_lC9oXbvmsFNjI6wvkJM/s400/PrincessCrownTextPath.jpg" /></a></p><br /><p>If you want the <strong>princess font</strong> featured in the preview you can download it<a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/_qKKQkRL/STORYBOO.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;"> here</span></strong></a>.</p><p>Simply download it and install it in your computer's font folder before opening up the freebie text path and then you can simply retype your text in place of the existing placeholder text. </p><br /><p>In honor of it being Thursday, <span style="color:#6600cc;">RLR Creations</span> has a new <strong>trick</strong> for you to try out on all your digital scrapbooking pages! To jazz up your digital creations, follow the simple steps provided by <span style="color:#6600cc;">RLR Creations</span> in the following How-To tutorial on how to make write text on a path and take your journaling to the next level. </p><p align="center"><span style="color:#6600cc;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">How to write text on a path in Photoshop</span></strong><br /></span></p><ul><li><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Step 1:</span></strong> From the tool box select the <strong>Pen Tool</strong> and draw your path, you can drag the vector points and directional anchors around until you get the shape you want by using the <strong>direct select tool</strong>.<br /><blockquote><br /><p><span style="color:#6600cc;">(Note: Creating a curved line is simple---just hold down the shift key as you drag out a line.)</span> </p></blockquote></li></ul><br /><p><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">**Photoshop Elements Users: Sorry writing text on a path is not supported in your software, however you can still enjoy the free premade path given as today’s freebie. Simply download the free text art path and open in your program, then change the included text with your own text.**</span></strong><br /></p><ul><li><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Step 2:</span></strong> Once you have completed your outline and adjusted to your liking, select your <strong>Text tool</strong> and hover it over the path you make until the mouse cursor changes to a squiggly line through the text cursor. Click on the path and start typing. </li></ul><br /><ul><br /><li><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Step 3:</span></strong> If the text is showing up on a part where you did not want it, you can adjust the start and end points by selecting the <strong>Direct Select tool</strong> (Located under the Path Selection Tool, under your Text tool.), select it by pressing <strong>Shift + A</strong> until its active-but no more than twice. Hover over the start point of the text path until an arrow appears then drag it in to set the start point, then repeat for the end point. </li><br /></ul><br /><p>Be sure to check into tomorrow for <strong>Freebie Friday</strong> to download something<strong> free</strong> that revolves around <span style="color:#6600cc;">RLR Creations</span> new creation. The entire Disney Princess collaboration kit will be available for purchase tomorrow from <span style="color:#6600cc;">RLR Creations</span> website.<br /></p>RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-72555019964507583662010-07-27T20:02:00.001-07:002010-07-27T21:17:56.280-07:00<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6666;">Template Tuesday:</span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Free Pre-made Digital Scrapbooking Layout!</span></strong> </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="left">Today <span style="color:#ff6666;">RLR creations</span> is giving away another new <strong>Free pre-made digital scrapbooking layout</strong>. This layout marks the 5th template in RLR Creations first Template Tuesday series! If you have enjoyed the previous layouts that have been given out, be sure to give this new one a try too! </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">And if you haven't had the chance to try out the pervious templates that have been given away, be sure to do so as soon as possible, because in one more week <span style="color:#ff6666;">RLR Creations</span> will be taking down these templates in order to create a new template set. This will be for sale on <span style="color:#ff6666;">RLR Creations</span> website soon afterwards. </div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left"><strong>Don't let the Tuesdays get away from you!</strong> Be sure to look back at the last 5 weeks to get your free pre-made digital scrapbooking layouts.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><p>Digital Scrapbooking Templates are easy to use and will give your creativity a jump start! You just drop your own papers, elements, journaling, and photos into the pre-made layout using your prefered Digital Scrapbooking program, such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, or any Software program that excepts PSD files and allows you to work in layers.<br /><br />These templates can be used over and over again, giving you enough help to complete your digital scrapbooking needs!<br /><br />These layouts are available for everyone who wants to give the pre-made digital scrapbooking template a try.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#993399;">You can download today's template by clicking on the image that appears below:</span></strong> </p><p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/photo/3_-lehgS/TemplateTuesday727.html" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498794003981926818" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TE-kA0RkAaI/AAAAAAAAANA/W60SJvrxdj0/s400/TemplateTuesday727.jpg" /></a></p>Also be sure to look back at the previous Tuesdays to check out <span style="color:#ff6666;">RLR Creations</span> <strong>how-to tutorials</strong> on how to use pre-made digital scrapbooking templates and how to colorize greyscale elements! These tutorials are extremely user-friendly and by following the steps provided in each, anyone can use them. <strong>So make sure you give them a try!</strong><br /><br /><br />Have you found that you only have personal photos to add to this free template and you need the additional elements? Check out <span style="color:#ff6666;">RLR Creations</span> creative digital designs. There are Digital Scrapbooking kits for every occasion! <a style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; COLOR: #939" href="http://www.rleeroush.net/Digital.htm" target="_blank"><strong>You can find them here!</strong></a><br /><br />Be sure to be check back in tomorrow for <strong>Word Art Wednesday!</strong> Remember, Word Art Wednesday is the best way to get through the middle of the work week!RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-84279640842765559422010-07-26T13:32:00.001-07:002010-07-27T21:24:01.513-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#6600cc;"><strong>Sneak Peak Monday:</strong></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3366ff;">A preview to what is coming next!</span> </div><br /><div align="center"></div><p>This week <span style="color:#6600cc;">RLR Creations</span> is working on a highly requested, new digital scrapbooking kit that will be a collaboration of the <strong>Disney Princesses all in one kit!</strong> This kit will work well on its own to scrapbook your favorite Disney Princess moments, but it will also work great when coordinated with <span style="color:#6600cc;">RLR Creations</span> other <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;"><a style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; COLOR: #939" href="http://www.rleeroush.net/DisneyKitsPage2.htm" target="_blank"><strong style="COLOR: #06f">Disney Digital Kits found here!</strong></a></span></strong></p><p>This kit is all about having all your favorite Disney Princesses all in one! It includes decorative papers and elements, such as Princess theme embellishments, bows, flowers, crystal hearts and glitter splash, rhinstone brads, princess digital "stickers", and so much more! </p><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">Below is a preview image of some of the decorative papers and elements this kit will include: </span></p><br /><p></p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TE-gfz3QxvI/AAAAAAAAAM4/XRLwmf7SWPE/s1600/PrincessPreview.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 219px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498790138401048306" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TE-gfz3QxvI/AAAAAAAAAM4/XRLwmf7SWPE/s400/PrincessPreview.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="left"></div>This entire digital scrapbooking kit will be available this Friday, July 30, 2010. Remember to pop back in for <strong>Freebie Friday</strong> to download something free from <span style="color:#6600cc;">RLR Creations</span> that will revolve around this new creation. The entire kit will be able to be purchased this day also!!<br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div>Don't forget to check back in tomorrow for this weeks <strong>Template Tuesday</strong> to download a free digital scrapbooking pre-made layout. Remember these templates can be used to drop in your own papers, elements, and photos to create digital scrapbook pages.RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-50139257306048388892010-07-23T20:47:00.001-07:002010-07-25T10:56:05.293-07:00<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;">Freebie Friday:</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"><strong>“Disney Beach Fun” and “Disney Summer Fun” Kits!</strong></span> </div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left"><br />Today <span style="color:#ff6600;">RLR Creations</span> will be giving away <span style="color:#33cc00;">two free quick pages</span>! One will include elements from the <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">“Disney Beach Fun”</span></strong> kit and the other will include elements from the <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">“Disney Summer Fun” kit. </span></strong></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left"><br />The<strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"> “Disney Beach Fun”</span></strong> kit includes things like, 14 decorative papers in great beach themes, a full Disney Sandy alphabet, numbers, and special characters set, and embellishments, such as a beach ball and sand bucket, life ring frames, a sand boarder strip, Mickey and Minnie ears, and Beach theme, Mickey and Friends digital stickers; and so much more!!<br /><br /><strong>You can download your free quick page for this kit, made by RLR Creations, by clicking on the image that appears below:</strong> </div><div align="left"><br /></div><a href="http://www.4shared.com/photo/l2WAbdCR/MickeyBeachTemplate.htmlg" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497680410175327410" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TEuvNIEfzLI/AAAAAAAAAMY/ieHS0IMWqdI/s400/MickeyBeachTemplate.jpg" /></a><br />The <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">“Disney Summer Fun”</span></strong> kit includes things like, 16 decorative papers in a fun summer theme, a full Disney themed, flower blossom brad alphabet, numbers, and special characters set, and embellishments, such as a summer sun element and butterfly lace ribbon, stamp frames, blossom brads, a scotch tape stripe, an acrylic arrow, and summer, Disney and Friends, digital stickers; and so much more!!<br /><div align="center"><br /><strong>You can download your free quick page for this kit, made by RLR Creations, by clicking on the image that appears below:</strong><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.4shared.com/photo/g8V2Z-YN/MickeySummer.html" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497680861758739298" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TEuvnaWX02I/AAAAAAAAAMg/3KHUPE6AH10/s400/MickeySummer.jpg" /></a><br />To view a <strong>free tutorial</strong>, written by <span style="color:#009900;">RLR Creations</span> on how to use these free quick pages, <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"><a href="http://www.rleeroush.net/Pre-MadePageTutorial.htm" target="_blank">CLICK HERE!</a></span></strong><br />If you would like to purchase the full <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">“Disney Beach Fun”</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">“Disney Summer Fun”</span></strong> kits you can do so now at RLR Creations website, by <strong>clicking the images of the kits below! </strong><br /><br /><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#33cc00;">DISNEY BEACH FUN DIGITAL KIT:</span></strong></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.rleeroush.net/DisneyDigitalKits.htm#disneybeachfun" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497681805459574434" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TEuweV6LzqI/AAAAAAAAAMo/Jko26Mp18CU/s400/DisneyBeach.jpg" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#33cc00;">DISNEY SUMMERTIME FUN DIGITAL KIT:</span></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="http://www.rleeroush.net/DisneyDigitalKits.htm#summertimefun" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497681991217522082" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TEuwpJ6VJaI/AAAAAAAAAMw/AuGoAD8Mic8/s400/DisneySummer.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Remember to check back in for <strong>Sneak Peak Monday</strong> to see what <span style="color:#33cc00;">RLR Creations</span> is working on next!RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-63780338805520977952010-07-22T19:46:00.000-07:002010-08-02T09:54:31.648-07:00<div align="center">"Tips, Tricks, and Quick Fixes" Thursday: </div><div align="center">A go to guide to sprusing up your digital scrapbooking! </div><br /><div align="left">Today RLR Creations has a great trick to add interest to your layouts by blending details from your photos into the background of your digital scrapbooking pages. This detail will allow you to add interests and depth to the backgrounds of your digital designs.<br /></div><div align="left">The following images are an example of what your digital page will look like as a result of following the How-To tutorial provided by RLR Creations, which can be found below! </div><p>You begin with a photo like this:<br /></p><div align="left"></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TEkE2edHioI/AAAAAAAAAMI/XrrKclfnJOE/s1600/DSCI1150.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496930154117040770" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TEkE2edHioI/AAAAAAAAAMI/XrrKclfnJOE/s400/DSCI1150.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="left"></div>And turn it into this, in 7 easy to follow steps:<br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TEkD_N9_5PI/AAAAAAAAAMA/9bwGhPuc-BM/s1600/722+PhotoBlend.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496929204798743794" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TEkD_N9_5PI/AAAAAAAAAMA/9bwGhPuc-BM/s400/722+PhotoBlend.jpg" /></a><br />(This tutorial is done using Photoshop or Elements) </div><div align="left"><br />Step 1: Open the photo and prepare it by cropping the photo closely to remove any distracting or unwanted background.</div><div align="left"><br />Step 2: Convert the photo to Black and White: Enhance>Adjust Color>Remove Color.<br /></div><div align="left">Step 3: Copy and Paste photo into your layout<br /></div><div align="left">Step 4: Position the new photo layer right above background paper.<br /></div><div align="left">Step 5: In Layers palette change photo’s blending mode to Linear Light.<br /></div><div align="left">Step 6: Reduce the layers opacity as desired to meld the photo into the background.<br /></div><div align="left">Step 7: Proceed with your layout as desired. </div><br /><p></p>Remember to stop into tomorrow for Freebie Friday to recieve a free digital scrapbooking creation made by RLR Creations revolving around Wednesday's look back at the "Disney Beach Fun" kit and the "Disney Summer Fun" Kit.RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-26486617100244094982010-07-21T13:04:00.000-07:002010-07-21T15:14:27.421-07:00<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#666600;">Word Art Wednesday:</span><br /></strong></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663300;"><strong>Adding Style to Your Digital Word Art!</strong></span></div><br />No new word art features will be introduces to readers. Instead, <span style="color:#666600;">RLR Creations</span> would like to apologize for some technical difficulties that have been experienced this week. It was brought to attention that some readers have not been able to see some recent posts and <span style="color:#666600;">RLR Creations</span> is working on getting those things fixed for its readers! <strong>You can now download the featured freebies by viewing those posts!<br /></strong><br /><br />Today, <span style="color:#666600;">RLR Creations</span> would like to take a look back at some digital kits that have already been completed but are just as great for digitally scrapbooking summer fun!! Two different kits will be previewed!<br /><br /><b><span style="color:#663300;">The first is a "Disney Beach Fun" digital scrapbooking kit:</span></b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.rleeroush.net/DisneyDigitalKits.htm#disneybeachfun" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496455516239643586" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TEdVK6kzQ8I/AAAAAAAAALw/ARuCIhaye1I/s400/DisneyBeach.jpg" /></a><br />This kit includes 14 decorative papers in great beach themes, a full Disney Sandy alphabet, numbers, and special characters set, and embellishments, such as a beach ball and sand bucket, life ring frames, a sand boarder strip, Mickey and Minnie ears, and Beach theme, Mickey and Friends digital stickers; and so much more!!<br /><br /><br />This kit would be great to scrapbook all your family's beach vacation photos, your summer adventures to any of the Disney theme parks, and much more!<br /><br /><br />You can purchase this kit for only <span style="color:#663300;">$5.00</span> from <span style="color:#666600;">RLR Creations</span> website! <strong>Click</strong> the image above to buy this entire<strong> <span style="color:#663300;">"Disney Beach Fun"</span></strong> digital kit and get scrapbooking your shore pictures!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#663300;">The second is a "Disney Summer Fun" digital scrapbooking kit: </span></strong><br /><p><a href="http://www.rleeroush.net/DisneyDigitalKits.htm#summertimefun" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496455634555346498" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TEdVRzVdnkI/AAAAAAAAAL4/-JjANsioDmU/s400/DisneySummer.jpg" /></a></p><p>This kit includes 16 decorative papers in a fun summer theme, a full Disney themed, flower blossom brad alphabet, numbers, and special characters set, and embellishments, such as a summer sun element and butterfly lace ribbon, stamp frames, blossom brads, a scotch tape stripe, an acrylic arrow, and summer, Disney and Friends, digital stickers; and so much more!!<br /><br /><br />This kit would be great to scrapbook all your family's summer adventures, like play dates, special trips, or Disney themed summer birthday parties, and much more!<br /><br />You can purchase this kit for only <span style="color:#663300;">$5.00</span> from <span style="color:#666600;">RLR Creations</span> website!<strong> Click</strong> the image above to buy this entire <strong><span style="color:#663300;">"Disney Summer Fun"</span></strong> kit and start scrapbooking your family's summer memories!<br /><br /><br />Be sure to pop back in for <strong>Freebie Friday</strong> to receive something free that involves <span style="color:#666600;">RLR Creations</span> look back at the<strong><span style="color:#663300;"> "Disney Beach Fun"</span></strong> kit and the <strong><span style="color:#663300;">"Disney Summer Fun"</span></strong> kit. Also, check in for <strong>Thursday's "Tips, Tricks, and Quick Fixes"</strong> where <span style="color:#666600;">RLR Creations</span> will provide you with some special knowledge to further your digital scrapbooking.<br /></p>Carrie Maddox Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00715725568355915722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-66178594550601926622010-07-20T20:49:00.000-07:002010-07-21T14:51:24.725-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#330033;"><strong>Template Tuesday:</strong></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc6600;"><strong>Free Pre-made Digital Scrapbooking Layout!</strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><p>Today <span style="color:#330033;">RLR Creations</span> will be giving you another new pre-made digital scrapbooking template to add to your collection, because it is Tuesday again!! This layout is different from those that have been given away the previous Tuesdays. </p><p><strong>*Don't forget!*</strong> Once <span style="color:#330033;">RLR Creations</span> has given 6 freebie templates away to readers, those layouts will be pulled down from the blog and made into a new template set. This pre-made digital scrapbooking template set will be able to be purchased from <span style="color:#330033;">RLR Creations</span> website at that time. </p><p align="center"><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">Don't let the Tuesdays get away from you, make sure you check out the previous week's free pre-made layouts, because we are getting closer and closer to those 6 freebie templates each week!<br /></span></strong><br /></p><p>Digital Scrapbooking Templates are easy to use and will give your creativity a jump start! You just drop your own papers, elements, journaling, and photos into the pre-made layout using your prefered Digital Scrapbooking program, such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, or any Software program that excepts PSD files and allows you to work in layers.<br /></p><br /><p>These templates can be used over and over again, giving you enough help to complete your scrapbooking needs!<br /><br />These layouts are available for everyone who wants to give the pre-made digital scrapbooking template a try.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#330033;">You can download today's template by clicking on the image that appears below:</span></strong> </p><p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/photo/8XAtFS7c/Template720.html" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496445180324363202" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TEdLxSSkO8I/AAAAAAAAALo/NWvl2txsP2I/s400/Template720.jpg" /></a></p><p>Also be sure to look back a previous <strong>Tuesdays</strong> to check out <span style="color:#330033;">RLR Creations</span> how-to tutorials on how to use pre-made digital scrapbooking templates and how to colorize greyscale elements! These tutorials are extremely user-friendly and by following the steps provided in each, anyone can use them. So make sure you give them a try!<br /></p><p>Have you found that you only have personal photos to add to this free template and you need the additional elements? Check out RLR Creations creative digital designs. There are Digital Scrapbooking kits for every occasion! You can find them <a href="http://www.rleeroush.net/Digital.htm" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">here</span></strong></a>! </p><p><span style="color:#000000;">Be sure to be check back in tomorrow for Word Art Wednesday! </span><span style="color:#000000;">Remember, Word Art Wednesday is the best way to get through the middle of the work week! </span></p>RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-19134258068768478462010-07-16T21:00:00.001-07:002010-07-21T17:09:52.494-07:00<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;">Freebie Friday:</span></strong> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><strong>"Backyard Fun" Mini-kit Add-on!!</strong></span></div><br /><div align="left">Today <span style="color:#000099;">RLR Creations</span> will be giving away a <span style="color:#333333;"><strong>free try-it-now mini-kit add-on</strong></span> of its newest creation, <strong><span style="color:#006600;">"Backyard fun"</span></strong> that was sneak peaked on Monday of this week. As previously stated, this kit is all about outdoor play!!<br /></div><br /><div align="left">The kit contains a variety of decorative papers in all the colors that remind you of being outside, and embellishments, such as bugs and bug jar, playground equipment, sidewalk chalk drawings, bubbles, and so much more! This digital kit would be a great way to scrapbook your personal photos of your children's backyard fun, play dates and birthday parties, or any other summer adventures, like catching fireflies! </div><br /><br /><p>The <strong><span style="color:#006600;">"Backyard Fun"</span></strong> mini-kit add-on contains 14 decorative papers, along with a full Grass alphabet, numbers, and special characters. Also, there are a few special elements! </p><p><strong>To download the free try-it-now mini-kit add-on, click on the image that appears below:</strong><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/f6NG6GVj/BackyardFunAdd-onFreebie.html" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496442023593729490" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TEdI5ijVXdI/AAAAAAAAALY/KRknps2Sjw0/s400/BFFreebieAddon.jpg" /></a><br />If you haven't already downloaded the template that was posted on Tuesday, go ahead and do that first. You can find it <a href="http://rlrcreations.blogspot.com/search/label/Template%20Tueday%20Freebie" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>here</strong></span></a><strong>!</strong> Then, take the papers and elements provided in the backyard fun mini-kit and your own pictures and follow along with the tutorial that shows how to use the pre-made layout. Sooner, not later, you will have a new page to put into your scrapbook. </p><p>If you want more of the papers and elements the full<span style="color:#006600;"> "Backyard Fun"</span> digital scrapbooking kit has to offer, the entire kit is now available for purchase! </p><p><strong>Click on the image that appears below to buy the whole set and scrapbook all your outdoor play-time memories!!</strong> </p><p><a href="http://www.rleeroush.net/NewLayout/DigitalThemedKits2.htm#BACKYARDFUN" target="_blank"><strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496443158252676402" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TEdJ7lfG5TI/AAAAAAAAALg/-KeB4guFSdQ/s400/BackyardFunDigitalKitSample.jpg" /></strong></a></p><p><strong>Be sure to check back in next week to see what <span style="color:#000099;">RLR Creations</span> is doing next! </strong></p>RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-43755071527722081252010-07-15T20:36:00.001-07:002010-07-15T22:30:11.401-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc6600;"><strong>Tips, Tricks, and Quick Fixes Friday:</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663300;">A go to guide to sprusing up your digital scrapbooking! </span></div><br /><div align="left">Today <span style="color:#993300;">RLR Creations</span> designed a great<strong> <span style="color:#cc6600;">Action</span></strong> just for you, that will allow you to turn any photo into a vintage looking photo, with a great aged look and the white edged cut of classicly printed photos. </div><div align="left"><br />One of the fastest and easiest ways to create complex effects for your digital scrapbooks is to use Photoshop Actions. Using Actions are the newest and most creative way to jazz up your digital layouts and speed up your work flow. </div><br /><p>The finished result of applying <span style="color:#993300;">RLR Creations</span> Action to your digital scrapbooking photos can be seen below. To <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>download</strong></span> the action <strong>click the image</strong> that appears below: </p><br /><p></p><br /><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/vanbypkX/VintagePhoto.html" target="_blank"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494363708140340402" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TD_mrqKAxLI/AAAAAAAAALQ/0JA7TJCZmEk/s400/VintagePhotoActionSample.png" /></a><br /><p>RLR Creations wants to make sure that all those reading can use the Action so directions on how to use it will be given for both Photoshop CS (and higher) and Action Elements 7.0 or 8.0! Follow the steps provided below for the digital scrapbooking program you use and add a hint of that old-time classic sytle to your photos.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;"><strong>How to install an Action in Photoshop CS and Higher:</strong><br /></span><br />STEP 1 Copy the action <span style="color:#663300;">(.atn file)</span> to the location of your choice. Actions do not need to be installed in your Photoshop program, you can create a folder in your documents if you prefer and store all of your Actions there. </p><p><br />STEP 2 Open <strong>Photoshop</strong>. Next, open the <strong><span style="color:#000000;">Actions palette</span></strong>. <span style="color:#663300;"><strong>WINDOW>ACTIONS</strong></span> or press <strong><span style="color:#663300;">ALT-F9 </span></strong></p><strong><span style="color:#663300;"><p><br /></span></strong>STEP 3 Click on the triangle button in the top corner of the <span style="color:#663300;"><strong>ACTIONS PALETTE</strong></span> and choose <strong><span style="color:#663300;">LOAD ACTIONS</span></strong>. Next open the file from the location you chose in step 1. </p><p>STEP 4 The action is now installed!<br /></p><p>STEP 5 To use the action simply click on the name of the action in the Actions palette, open the folder and click on the <strong>Start</strong> Layer. Next, click on the play selection button located on the bottom of the Actions Palette <span style="color:#663300;">(Arrow Icon)</span><span style="color:#000000;">. </span></p><p><br />STEP 6 Sit back and watch the action quickly perform the steps on your image.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;"><span style="color:#993300;">Photoshop Elements users can also take advantage of this great action. Here is how to install an Action in Photoshop Elements:</span><br /></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">How to install an Action Elements 7.0 or 8.0:</span></strong><br /><br />STEP 1 Copy the atn file to one of the following folders. (You can copy and paste it into an internet explorer window and it'll jump to the correct folder.)<br /><br /><strong>XP USERS:</strong> C:\Documents & Settings\All Users\Application Data\Adobe\Photoshop Elements\X.0\en_US\WorkflowPanels\actions<br /><br /><strong>Vista or Windows 7 USERS</strong>: C:\ProgramData\Adobe\Photoshop Elements\X.0\Locale\en_US\Workflow Panels\actions<br /><br /><strong>Mac USERS:</strong> System library/Application Support /Adobe /Photoshop Elements /X.0/Locale/en_US/Workflow Panels/actions (Replace the X with your version of elements, either a 7 or 8) </p><p><br />STEP 2 Open Photoshop Elements. Go to the <strong><span style="color:#663300;">GUIDED</span></strong> palette </p><p><br />STEP 3 Click on <strong><span style="color:#663300;">ACTION PLAYER </span></strong></p><strong><span style="color:#663300;"><p><br /></span></strong>STEP 4 Select the <strong>ACTION</strong>. The action is now installed in your Elements software. </p><p><br />STEP 5 Press <strong><span style="color:#993300;">PLAY</span></strong>! </p><p><span style="color:#993300;">Once you have run the action, you can drag the Layer Group onto your digital scrapbook layout.</span> </p><p>If you follow the simple steps provided in the process compatible with your preferred digital scrapbooking program, you will be adding vintage style to your personal photos in no time at all! </p><p>Be sure to pop in next week for more of RLR Creations "Tips, Tricks, and Quick Fixes." Also, remember to check back in tomorrow for Freebie Friday to download a free mini-kit add-on of <span style="color:#663300;">RLR Creations</span> new digital scrapbooking kit <strong><span style="color:#006600;">"Backyard Fun."</span> </strong></p>RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-28332657912671005612010-07-14T20:28:00.000-07:002010-07-15T22:13:46.139-07:00<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000099;">Word Art Wednesday:</span></strong> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Adding Style to Your Digital Word Art!</span> </div><br /><p>Today <span style="color:#6600cc;">RLR Creations</span> will be providing you with a step by step process on<span style="color:#000066;"> How-To "Ink" the edges of your titles</span><span style="color:#000000;">, which will allow you to add a gently distressed title that will warm up a clean edged page layout.</span><br /></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TD6TAYnrr-I/AAAAAAAAAK4/13zIbjMuXks/s1600/WordArt714.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493990230256758754" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TD6TAYnrr-I/AAAAAAAAAK4/13zIbjMuXks/s400/WordArt714.png" /></a></span><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>How to “ink” the edges of Titles</strong><br /></span><span style="color:#000000;">(For Photoshop and Elements)</span><br /></p><blockquote><br /><p><span style="color:#000000;">1. Create a new layer and choose a <span style="color:#330099;"><strong>broad stroke</strong></span> font for best results, then type your title.</span><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TD6TWjV9LBI/AAAAAAAAALA/GKCsA9Zhe90/s1600/InkedBegin.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 108px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493990611092319250" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TD6TWjV9LBI/AAAAAAAAALA/GKCsA9Zhe90/s400/InkedBegin.png" /></a><br />(<strong><span style="color:#330099;">Futura</span></strong> is a great font choice- If you do not have this font you can download it <strong><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/MoCrJC_d/Futura_LT_Bold.html">here</a></strong>.) </p></blockquote><blockquote><p>2. In the <strong><span style="color:#330099;">Layers Palette</span></strong>, right click on the type layer and choose <strong><span style="color:#330099;">Simplify Layer</span></strong>. </p><br /><p>3. Select the <strong><span style="color:#330099;">Magic Wand tool</span></strong>-Set the <span style="color:#330099;">Tolerance to 1</span> and leave the<span style="color:#330099;"> Contiguous box unchecked</span>.<br />Click anywhere on the title to select all of the letters.<br /></p><p>4. Press <strong><span style="color:#330099;">Delete</span></strong> </p><br /><p>5. With the selection border still active (marching ants) Select <span style="color:#330099;"><strong>Brush tool</strong></span> and load a small <span style="color:#330099;">soft round brush</span>. </p><br /><p>6. Working in smooth strokes trace along the marching ants to “ink” the title irregularly. </p><br /><p>7. After you have brushed around all of the letters choose <strong><span style="color:#330099;">Select>Deselect</span></strong> (Ctrl-D) to reveal your “inked” title.<br /></p></blockquote><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TD6TmOlcjZI/AAAAAAAAALI/-dWFlEJN0IM/s1600/InkedFinal.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 112px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493990880398052754" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TD6TmOlcjZI/AAAAAAAAALI/-dWFlEJN0IM/s400/InkedFinal.png" /></a> </p><p>It is as simple at those 7 steps. Use this technique to add flare to your digital scrapbooking titles! </p><br /><p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Remember</strong> to pop back into tomorrow for <span style="color:#000066;">RLR Creations</span> "Tips, Tricks, and Quick Fixes" and learn how to use <strong><span style="color:#330099;">Actions</span></strong> to apply quick fixes to your photos. Don't forget to grab the special Action that RLR Creations created just for you in tomorrow's post! It is one you don't want to miss!</span></p>RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-90457718733682969292010-07-13T21:38:00.000-07:002010-07-14T09:10:02.906-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000099;"><strong>Template Tuesday:</strong></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">Free Pre-made Digital Scrapbooking Layout!</span></div><p>Today, <span style="color:#000099;">RLR Creations</span> will be giving you another new pre-made digital scrapbooking template to add to your collection, because it is Tuesday again!! This layout is different from those that have been given away the previous two Tuesdays. Keep in mind, once <span style="color:#000099;">RLR Creations</span> has given 6 freebie templates away to readers, those layouts will be pulled and made into a new template set. This pre-made digital scrapbooking template set will be able to be purchased from RLR Creations website at that time. <strong>Don't let the Tuesdays get away from you, make sure you check out the previous week's freebie templates!<br /></strong></p><p>Digital Scrapbooking Templates are easy to use and will give your creativity a jump start! You just drop your own papers, elements, journaling, and photos into the pre-made layout using your prefered Digital Scrapbooking program, such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, or any Software program that excepts PSD files and allows you to work in layers.<br /></p><p>These templates can be used over and over again, giving you enough help to complete your scrapbooking needs!<br /><br />These layouts are available for everyone who wants to give the pre-made digital scrapbooking template a try. <span style="color:#006600;"><strong>You can download today's Template by clicking on the photo that appears below:</strong></span><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/photo/EK-Yr9xp/TemplateTuesday713.html"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493601589363586226" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TD0xigeJtLI/AAAAAAAAAKw/XBpDvV0F6m0/s400/TemplateTuesday713.jpg" /></a></p><p>In addition to this weeks freebie template, <span style="color:#006600;">RLR Creations</span> has prepared a tutorial demonstrating <span style="color:#000099;">how-to colorize grayscale elemnts in pre-made layouts!</span> Be sure to follow the steps to add more of your personal creativity to the template as you are clipping in your own embelishments, decorative papers, journaling, and photos. </p><p>Pre-Made Templates are a perfect tool for anyone to create a custom look for their digital scrapbooking albums. </p><p>There are basically two methods to colorize the element layers within the template.<br /><br />The first method is to fill a shape with a digital paper or a photo. The second method is to color the grayscale elements using color tools. Today we will focus on how to color grayscale elements in your Pre-Made digital templates.<br /><p><strong>Two simple methods to colorize Grayscale elements in a pre-made template:</strong><br /><br />Using a single color is the quickest way to color your pre-made template. Here is how to accomplish coloring grayscale elements using a single color:<br /></p><ul><li>1. Open your template and select the layer you wish to add color to by clicking on its layer.<br /><br /><li>2. Go to <strong>Image>Adjustment>Hue and Saturation</strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>(</strong>Elements users: <strong>Enhance>Adjust Color>Adjust Hue and Saturation</strong>)</span><br /><br /></li><li>3. Check the <strong>Colorize</strong> box and use the sliders to adjust the color of the element to your liking. </li></li></ul><br /><p>Grayscale elements are unique because they include the texture and shading to make the finished product realistic. Because of this simply filling the element with a color will lose this information and the element will fall flat.<br /><br />You can keep the textures and shading of an element by <strong>duplicating </strong>the element you wish to color first. </p><ul><br /><li>1. Use the same steps above to color the element using the duplicated layer you created.<br /><br /><li>2. After you have reached your desired color for the element use the <strong>blend modes</strong>, located at the top of the <strong>Layers Palette</strong> to blend the duplicated layer with the original layer, to allow the texture of the element to come through.<br /><br /><li>3. Adjusting the <strong>curves</strong> or the <strong>brightness/contrast</strong> will also allow to you lighten or darken your element to further enhance its realistic look.</li></ul><br />By using the methods above you can enhance any elements that are included in a pre-made digital scrapbooking template. </li><br /><br /><p>By using the methods provided by <span style="color:#000099;">RLR Creations</span> in this How-To tutorial you can enhance any elements that are included in a pre-made digital scrapbooking template, giving you more ownership in the creative end product!!<br /></p>Have you found that you only have personal photos to add to this free template and you need the additional elements? Check out RLR Creations creative digital designs. There are Digital Scrapbooking kits for every occasion! <strong><a href="http://www.rleeroush.net/Digital.htm"><span style="color:#006600;">You can find them here!</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"></span></strong> <p></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">Be sure to be check back in tomorrow for Word Art Wednesday! <span style="color:#000099;">RLR Creations</span> will be providing you with a step by step process on <strong>How-To "Ink" the edges of your title</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>s,</strong> which will allow you to add a gently distressed title that will warm up a clean edged page layout. Remember, Word Art Wednesday is the best way to get through the middle of the work week! </span><br /></p>RLR Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10547830577919616619noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629310808367733913.post-54531513242245567152010-07-12T20:18:00.001-07:002010-07-12T21:51:37.187-07:00<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;">Sneak Peak Monday:</span></strong> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">A preview to what is coming next</span></strong>!</span> </div><br /><div align="left">This week <span style="color:#006600;">RLR Creations</span> is working on a digital scrapbooking kit entitled, <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">"Backyard Fun."</span></strong> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">This kit is all about outdoor play! It includes decorative papers and elements, like bugs and bug jar, playground equipment, sidewalk chalk drawings, bubbles, and so much more! </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">This digital kit would be a great way to scrapbook your personal photos of your children's backyard fun, play dates and birthday parties, or any other summer adventures, like catching fireflies! </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="center">Here is a preview photo of some of the papers and elements that this kit will contain: </div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TDvs7kFuDfI/AAAAAAAAAKo/GZwcjAgLTiI/s1600/BackyardPlayPreview.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 176px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493244678552554994" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baNpdj2zxEc/TDvs7kFuDfI/AAAAAAAAAKo/GZwcjAgLTiI/s400/BackyardPlayPreview.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"></div>This entire digital kit will be completed this Friday, July 16, 2010. Remember to pop back in on that day to download a free <span style="color:#006600;"><span style="color:#3333ff;">"Backyard Fun"</span> </span>mini-kit add-on, in which you can create your own digital scrapbooking pages by using the paper and elements provided in the kit and your own personal photos. The entire <span style="color:#3333ff;">"Backyard Fun"</span> kit will be able to be purchased on this day also!!<br /><br /><br /><p>Don't forget to check back in tomorrow for this weeks <strong><span style="color:#663300;">Template Tuesday</span></strong> to download a free digital scrapbooking pre-made layout. Rememer these templates can be used to drop in your own papers, elements, and photos to create digital scrapbook pages.<br /></p><p>Also, if you haven't already, look back at what <span style="color:#006600;">RLR creations</span> blogged last week and you can get a free "Watermelon" mini-kit, a quick tip, a free page of word art, and another, different pre-made template. </p>Carrie Maddox Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00715725568355915722noreply@blogger.com0