Advanced-Lucky Idea Class

[Alishaw]

This month's advanced class is in conjunction with the Lucky In Love contest!!

Thursday, February 26, 2009
7:00-8:00 PM MST
Click Here to register

Join us as we learn how to create fun shaped photo collages on our pages. We'll use the custom shape tool, inverse selection, clipping masks, and lots of creativity!! Fun technique you can apply to many different projects.
Audio is now provided through voice over IP and available through your computers speakers! Additional computer requirements available at registration page!
Here are a few examples:




Can't wait to see you there!!

[charmpierce]

Not that I'm an expert or even advanced, but I'm looking forward to learning some new things...........yeah!!!! Thanks Alisha!

[GreatToBeGrammy]

I don't know about qualifying for the advanced level either, but I'd like to try! Can I play too?
Terry

[karens]

this looks fun!!!

[montmeag]

How fun. I'm there, I think.

[angie91937]

I signed up too. I can't wait.

[Alishaw]

This is not SUPER advanced so ANYONE who is comfortable with creating a layout will be just fine!

[Kelli West]

i'm msigned up!

[supermombritt]

Sounds fun.

[leahmae]

thanks for this. will share this on my blog.

[goingdigi101]

This looks great. Thanks for all the great classes.

[charmpierce]

YES!!!! Alisha, you ARE the greatest! How do you find all the time? Is it you that is teaching at the expo next month? I LOVE learning from you..........(and everyone else who has held my hand!)

[Alishaw]

I'm teaching at the May retreat!! YEAH! So be sure to be there!

[sherbear222]

I'm signed up. We'll see if I can keep up.

[Meg H]

I'm so excited for this class. It sounds like fun!

[supermombritt]

I was so excited for this class, but I can't go. I have book club that night. NOrmally I would ditch, but it is at my house, so I can't. Please share what you have learned.

[Hidee]

I am registered, and excited to learn how to do this.

[RobRob]

Originally Posted by supermombritt

I was so excited for this class, but I can't go. I have book club that night. NOrmally I would ditch, but it is at my house, so I can't. Please share what you have learned.

Yes someone please give us quick instructions when you take the class! I was so excited and all registered and then remembered I have a baby shower to go to :-( Who does their shower on a Thursday night?! Oh well. I gotta go though so someone please tell how to do this!

[rumkimom]

I'm all registered and ready to go!! The first class was wonderful and I am sure I will learn tons again.

Wendy C.

[a_c_danica]

I really want to be there, but my sister is going through the temple that night. A little more important than scraping. I hope to hear about things from the class soon!

[welovemilk]

Ya Hoo! I am sooo excited! One question, Do I need to have a microphone or can I just listen?

[Alishaw]

Andrea, no microphone needed. You'll just need speakers and your keyboard to ask questions!

[welovemilk]

Thanks! "See" ya tonight! I am so excited.

[Jamie Hamblin]

It wont let me log in... is there an confirmation email or something that i missed?

[GreatToBeGrammy]

Did you get signed in? Alisha said just keep trying, it may be slow.

[cjoy2day]

Thanks for a good class Alisha

[principessa]

Thanks Alisha

[Alishaw]

Ya'll are so very welcome! Hopefully it made sense! Here is a short version so you can refer to it if you get stuck! Thanks so much to Angie for her help!

Start with a new canvas (I like 12X12 so I know how it will look on my page)
Choose the shape you want to use with the custom shape tool (it's in the same family as the rectangular shape tool just hold the click when you chose rectangular shape)
Now cover your original shape with squares that will eventually be your photo spots. Pay close attention to funny angles and weird spots.
Make sure it's all covered.
Now you will add your photos to the shapes. Chose the shape you want to put a photo in. Open your photo and drag it onto your layout. It should be one layer above the shape you want it to fit with. Choose Layer/Group With Previous or Ctrl+G for PSE or Ctrl+Alt+G for CS and group the photo to the square shape layer. It will take on the shape of that layer. Resize with the Ctrl+T or corner drag until it's the size you want.
DO this for all the square shape layers. If you are trying to check what will show, you can always click on your original shape layer and it will show you a little outline and you can see if the photo is in a good spot. Now you are ready to take the shape on.
Ctrl+Click the layer thumbail of your original shape

Then select the inverse by choosing select/inverse or Ctrl+Shift+I
Now, go to your square shaped layers; right click on them and simplify.
Then hit delete on your keyboard on that same layer.
Do this for all the photo square layers. Simplify and hit delete.
THEN
You can choose all the layers you want to merge or link by clicking on the top one, hold down shift and choose the bottom layer (It will select everything in between) then you can right click on one of the layers you just chose and either Merge Layers OR just choose the link at the bottom of the layers palette and they will all stay together.

[rumkimom]

Awesome class Alisha!! I learned so much again. BTW, the next new thing I want (told my hubby) is a new camara....a Canon Rebel.

[Kelli West]

thanks for the great class Alisha!! You always make me laugh!