I loved Jessica's first edition of Computer Tricks for Scrapbookers
(you can read my review of it and see an example of what I did with one of her tutorials here), so was certainly excited when I heard she was coming out with a second volume.Was Computer Tricks for Scrapbooking 2
going to disappoint??Well, let me tell you what it's got.
The book is divided into 5 chapters and each one if full of great techniques.
Chapter One - Photographs
*Includes 6 techniques with layout examples as well as a 3-page photo editing workshop outlining 10 essential skills and a 4-page reference section outlining Jessica's personal work flow for processing photos.Chapter Two - Type
*This sections covers basics such as converting a photo to B&W to advanced techniques such as how to create a photo overlay from patterned paper.
*Includes 13 techniques as well as a reference page w/ Q&A's on fonts.Chapter Three - Embellishments & Brushes
*This section covers basics such as creating reverse type (white text on a color background) to advanced techniques such as creating a title that blends into elements of a photo - an extremely cool technique!
*Includes 15 techniques as well as a reference page with Q&A's on brushes.Chapter Four - Design
*This section covers basics such as printing a brush photo frame on background cardstock to advanced techniques such as extracting an element from digital patterned paper to use as an accent on a layout.
*Includes 12 techniques.Chapter Five - Albums
*This sections covers basics such as creating a journaling block that's the same width as your photo block to advanced techniques such as creating a shaped photo block with a clipping mask.
*Includes 7 techniques.I have always been a huge fan of Jessica's scrapping style, but she also included the work of 7 other talented scrap artists in her book including Candice Greenway, Greta Hammond, Jill Godon, Joanna Bolick, Noel Culbertson, Pam Callaghan, and Stephanie Vetne.
*This section covers basics such as creating a layout with a digital template to advanced techniques such as creating an entire 8 1/2 x 11 album based on a grid.
There is also a reference section that takes an indepth look at printing options and quick tricks for Photoshop Elements.
Some idea books show you a plethora of amazing techniques, but then leave you high and dry as how to actually perform those techniques. NOT Jessica! With each technique comes detailed, step-by-step instructions that even a novice in PSE could follow!
MY RATING:
5 STARS
YOUR RATING:
??? I am always curious and open to hearing the opinions of others. If you own or have read this book, please feel free to share your opinion of it in the comments below.
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by Stacy Julian
