Jun
07
Posted by Cristy
There are many ways to make selections in Photoshop. Some are easy, some can get tricky. I find one of the easiest and fastest ways to select text for example, whether it’s been rasterized or not, and as long as it’s in its own layer is by holding down the APPLE (Command) key and clicking on the text layer. This method is more accurate than say using the MagicWand, especially if you’ve added effects or blending options. The same goes for selecting artwork in other layers.
This tip has come in handy many a times.
Try it!
Happy Scrapping!
May
27
Posted by Cristy
Here’s a tip I just learned about and have started incorporating into my paper piecing collections.
Blackout SVG files!
What are they?
A blackout file is an SVG file which contains the outline of an assembled paper piecing pattern.
Genius!!!
This makes it extra easy to assemble the patterns! Plus, makes the whole thing much sturdier!
Here’s a sample of one my latest paper piecing buddies and its blackout file:
So,
Send the pieces including the blackout file to cut and assemble the pattern by laying each piece over the blackout using the outlines as a guide!
Genius!
Happy Scrapping!
Sep
16
Posted by Cristy
New to Illustrator? Here’s a quick tip on how to create a “stitched” look. Make sure you check out my other Illustrator and Photoshop tutorials.
1. Open a new file or a file you’re working on. FILE < NEW or FILE < OPEN…
2. Select the shape tool from the tool palette on the left. I’ll be using the square tool for this tutorial (Figure 1).
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