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I am interested in getting my sketches designed on the computer and for those of you that do design your own sketches what program if any do you use!!!! And how do you design them
I also use Photoshop Elements. I open a new blank file the size I want, then use the bucket fill tool to color the background. Then I add a new layer and used the rectangle marguee tool or elliptical marquee tool to create my next shape and then fill that with the bucket fill tool. I like to add a new layer to my file for each layer of my card sketch, because then it is easier to go back and make adjustments.
I use either Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw for my layout sketches. I've previously posted the directions for how to do sketches with Photoshop, along with a sample sketch, in this thread: Forums at Splitcoaststampers . Even if you don't have Photoshop, it will give you an idea of the steps involved.
I use either Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw for my layout sketches. I've previously posted the directions for how to do sketches with Photoshop, along with a sample sketch, in this thread: Forums at Splitcoaststampers . Even if you don't have Photoshop, it will give you an idea of the steps involved.
Yipee! I now have 4 sketches saved and ready to go! Thank you so much for the great tutorial.
What I would like to know now is how do I make/or where do I find the scalloped shapes and nesties shapes that I see some people use?
Yipee! I now have 4 sketches saved and ready to go! Thank you so much for the great tutorial.
What I would like to know now is how do I make/or where do I find the scalloped shapes and nesties shapes that I see some people use?
I am using PSE5 if that makes a difference.
Great! I'm glad you were able to translate those directions for your program.
This is one way to make a scalloped white edge. Establish a grid and turn on Snap to Grid. Start with a solid white circle the size of the scallop. Duplicate that circle until you have a whole row of circles all lined up horizontally on the grid. There should be no gaps between them.
Then draw a large, solid white rectangle that overlaps the top half of the row of circles. That gives you a seamless white layer with a scalloped bottom edge. You can use this theory to make any scalloped shape you want.
I find it's much easier to duplicate circles than it is to draw the scalloped shapes from scratch with the pen tool, but that is certainly another way to go about it. I don't scan the Nestie shapes themselves to use in my card layouts, due to copyright issues.
Great! I'm glad you were able to translate those directions for your program.
This is one way to make a scalloped white edge. Establish a grid and turn on Snap to Grid. Start with a solid white circle the size of the scallop. Duplicate that circle until you have a whole row of circles all lined up horizontally on the grid. There should be no gaps between them.
Then draw a large, solid white rectangle that overlaps the top half of the row of circles. That gives you a seamless white layer with a scalloped bottom edge. You can use this theory to make any scalloped shape you want.
I find it's much easier to duplicate circles than it is to draw the scalloped shapes from scratch with the pen tool, but that is certainly another way to go about it. I don't scan the Nestie shapes themselves to use in my card layouts, due to copyright issues.
Thanks Judi! I am going to give this a try tonight!
Scallop shapes - I make them using a hard circle brush with the brush on a path command (I don't think you can use this in elements, just full photoshop versions). The "top note" type shapes are made using different fonts (the {} brackets).
Sketch Creators.....PLEASE HELP!!!!
