WARNING LONG POST AHEAD!

Hi Everyone,

Just thought I had better give a kindly warning that this post is a long one! I have so many things to share and rather than doing a post every 2 days I thought I'd save them all up and share in one extra big post.

Most of you know my exciting news about being the Digital Guru over at Scrapbook Creations Magazine. The current issue #103 of SCMag contains my first official article so I'm just a tad excited about that he he.

If you haven't already taken the plunge into photoshop and scrapped a page digitally, but you're toying with the idea, then this article is a good one to get you started. It looks at the basic commands and tools within photoshop, how to download packs, save and store them and then shows you how you can use digital templates to scrapbook your very first digi creation!

These days most of us are either time poor or naughty Mr Mojo tends to take leave every now and then. Scrapping with a sketch, whether you are a traditional or digital scrapper, is a great way to resolve those two hiccups. For the newbie to digital scrapping the editable sketch templates are also a fantastic way to introduce you to how the layers palette works in the Photoshop workspace. Once you have mastered the layers which honestly is easy peasy, you are well on your way to navigating photoshop.

So why not give it a go... grab the free digital sketch pack to add to your collection and then have a play following the stepped out instructions in my article 'Digital Scrapbooking is a Cinch' which you can find in this months issue #103.

If you would like the whole pack in one download CLICK HERE FOR FULL PACK :) 

Here is my page using the sketch above.

'Seeking Balance'

Digital Credits:

Nevermind Tid Bits Elements Pack by Studio 68

Nevermind Paper Pack by Studio 68

A Maiko's Bird Mini Art Journal Kit by Sissy Sparrows

Soho Alpha by Tracy Martin

Font: Travelling Typewriter

Oh and if you are O/S and can't get the Australian Scrapbook Creations Mag at your local agent you can subscribe to the digital magazine which you can do by clicking HERE.

This week Sissy Sparrows released a couple of cool packs of Paper, Clipping Masks and Elements. They are great to combine with any of the Sissy Sparrows kits which makes them really versatile.

This is the page I created using those packs.

'Count The Times'

Digital Credits

Motley Masks Vol.3 by Sissy Sparrows

Empty Box Vol.1 Paper Pack by Sissy Sparrows

Mixed Media Medallions by Sissy Sparrows

Acid Wash Full Kit by Sissy Sparrows

The next two pages were created using Sissy Sparrows release from last week called 'Insomniac'. This kit is a ripper, its filled to the brim with delicious papers and elements along with some awesome word art, an Alpha and other fabulous doodling style elements packs. They are perfect for AJ projects. Below are my DT pages using the kit.

 'Passed The Point'
Digital Credits:
Insomniac Bundle by Sissy Sparrows
Sketch for CSI #105 by Page Drafts

 'The Insomniac'
Digital Credits:
Insomniac Bundle by Sissy Sparrows

This page is my project for the current 'Painted Nest' challenge #23 over at Scrapbook Graphics. It came about after I posted a status stating 'I'm an idiot' on facebook
and the beautiful Helen Wallace replied by saying
'Be gentle with yourself Em...everyone makes mistakes♥︎' 

It really got me thinking about how I can be so hard on myself. I have struggled with depression for such a long time that I can often be my own worst critic. Little hiccups become monumentous failings for me which in many ways has prevented me from having the courage to do what I really want in life. This page was a way that I could ensure that those words Helen said remained as a constant reminder. Thank you Helen, you have no idea how such simple words resonated so deeply with me xo

'Be Gentle with Myself'
Digital Credits:
The Painted Nest Challenge #23 Freebie by Sissy Sparrows

Lastly here is a page I did of my beautiful husband for Sahlin Studio using the latest Word Sentiments

'I Love You'
Digital Credits:
Stamped Sentiments Word No.2: LOVE by Sahlin Studio
Ephemera Stacks by Sahlin Studio
Apple Orchard Kit by Sahlin Studio
Autumn Frost Elements Pack by Sahlin Studio
Everday Love Word Art Pack by Sahlin Studio
Paper Piercing Stitching Holes by Sahlin Studio
Year of Templates Vol: 12 (July sketch 2012) by Sahlin Studio

So there you have it guys, hope I didnt lose you after the first 50 paragraphs lol!
Have a great day! xo