{2012} MY CREATIVE LIFE WORKSHOP | A Deeper Look – April 2012
We recently released the April 2012 MCL Workshop files to our workshop members, but I wanted to share a little information with you about this month’s amazing tutorial that’s included in the member activities and downloads this month. I think creating and effectively using drop shadows are something all of us struggle with at one time or another but I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be! This tutorial takes you DEEP into my own design techniques and I teach you how to “Create and Bend Custom Shadows”. I also show you how to quickly and easily thread items, such as ribbon and fasteners, through holes and other design elements. It’s a flawlessly perfect technique and you’ll appreciate learning how to do it.

There’s also a bonus set of goodies that compliment the article so you can follow along with my instruction and apply what you learn. For those who don’t have a {2012} My Creative Life Workshop membership yet… JOIN TODAY! I guarantee you won’t be disappointed! Here’s a look at the bonus goodies included with the workshop article this month. I actually use the techniques I teach you in the article on last week’s ScrapDelicious newsletter gift, specifically on the stitching on the “Spring” title. You’ll notice I created a custom shadow, then bent it so the pulled stitches look lifted off the page. Creating and effectively using custom shadows is an advanced technique that ALL of us need to know how to use in order to really bring our digital pages to life!

SPEAKING of the ScrapDelicious newsletter, if you’re not already a subscriber you can subscribe HERE. There is a subscription gift, and I usually create a nice gift for subscribers each week too.

MY CREATIVE LIFE WORKSHOP {2012} | A Deeper Look
Did you know our {2012} My Creative Life Workshop includes monthly articles and tutorials for programs such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Paint Shop Pro? I thought I’d share a glimpse at one of the tutorials included in the March 2012 edition of our workshop because I’m so passionate about this particular technique. Most people would be surprised to see how easy it is to create a sketch from a photo in either black and white or with a splash of color. In this tutorial I walk you through the simple, quick, and easy steps needed to acheive just the right look. Best of all, there’s no action’s or special/expensive filters required to create this look, and you’ll learn about some of the basic filters already available to you in your graphics program! If you’re a Paint Shop Pro user (or other popular graphics programs) you’ll be able to follow along and achieve these same kinds of results in your program of choice.

If you’d like to learn how to create a black and white or color sketch from your photos, join our {2012} My Creative Life Workshop today! Year long membership is only $44.95… truly a steal and I am confident you won’t be disappointed! (Checkout the rest of this newsletter to see more examples of some of the goodies included each month with your workshop membership… such as the Calendars, Brush Sets, and Style Sets - JUST TO NAME A FEW!)

Create a black & white or color sketch from a photo by ScrapALatte Designs
Here’s an adorable photo of my grandson, Kade. I took this photo of him in my yard about a year ago. The second I saw the picture I knew I wanted to use the techniques I share in the tutorial and create sketches from it. The finished result is perfect for gifts for grandma and grandpa, friends, or to put in a frame and hang on the wall!

Join our {2012} My Creative Life Workshop today to learn how to create this same look – and so much more! You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the amount of content, tutorials, tips, techniques, articles, inspiration, and digital designs and goodies you’ll receive each month with your workshop membership.

 JOURNAL JUNQUE 6 {Clips} by ScrapALatte Designs
Journal Junque 6 Clips is a must have set perfect for everyday journaling, or for those working on a Project 365/52. Includes 52 Number Clips 1-52 which can be used for any number element, day dates, or week dates. Also includes 12 Month Clips: January – December, 7 Weekday Clips: Saturday – Sunday, 4 Word Clips (Memories, Cherish, Today, and Remember), and 2 Blank Clips.

Hey Hey Sweet Scrappers!

For those who don’t know, I am co-owner of ScrapDelicious.com, a new and absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS scrapbooking website. I invite you to come check us out. I actually have something important and fun to share with you all, along with a free gift, and I thank you in advance for taking a peek!

For those working on their Project 365, or those wanting to improve their creative journaling style and techniques, check out the “My Creative Life” Workshop at ScrapDelicious! Tons of delicious goodies are included in the workshop materials and activities each and every week! This workshop can be started any time… it’s truly perfect for EVERYDAY LIFE! A one-time workshop fee gets you access to our year-long workshop activities and materials. Weekly features include our amazing “Creative Calendar”, our “Quickly Creative” layered PSD templates (see samples below) which make it super easy to do your “Week in Review” layouts as the design work is all done for you, our “Creative Week” Itinerary which features TONS of “Journaling Junque”, unique and creative photo ops, journaling prompts, an Inspirational blog of the week, fresh and fun fonts, inspirational quotes, amazing creative journaling styles articles, TONS of bonus goodies and hybrid projects, and sooooo much more! Plus, when you buy the workshop you get immediate access to download the “Basics” kit by Tallula Moon Designs which is very bright and fun, and in April 2011 you’ll get immediate access to ScrapALatte Design’s “All Natur’el” P365 Mega Kit!

Plus, all workshop members get an automatic 50% discount on all the My Creative Life Mega and Mini collaboration kits! Collaboration kits are as low as $1.50 for MCL members! Regular prices are valued as much as $12.00. Super huge savings on amazing kits! Click the following image to view more details about this amazing workshop!

Here are a couple samples of the “Quickly Creative” layered layout templates you get FREE each week for a year in the workshop! All you have to do is add your photos and creative journaling. You get one of these every week, plus a creative “Month in Review” template for each of the twelve months!

I sincerely hope you’ll take time to learn more about our workshop at ScrapDelicious and I’d LOVE for you to join us in this AMAZING year-long journey! While you’re at ScrapDelicious, be sure to register in the forums so you can view the ENTIRE first week of our “My Creative Life” workshop, FREE! You have to be registered to download all the first week’s content. Also upon registering, you’ll receive the keys to download a kit I created as a welcome gift. And, sign up for our newsletter to get yet another free gift!

SPEAKING OF GIFTS… heehee… I have one to share with you right now! This is for personal use only, please. To download this cute Journaling Cluster click the preview image below. Download size: 5.87 MB

Enjoy!