Changing color kits

[Terri Gardiner]

Hi! I'm trying to change colors in kits--such as the bows and ribbons from Feminine Denim Kit. I have tried adding an adjustment layer, Hue and Sat. changing the white bow from white to pink. I can get the bow to change to pink but not the ribbon???? Then when I drag it to my layout it changes back to white? What's that all about?:eek: Someone mentioned doing a graident map adjustment--I don't even know what that does. I really wanted the ribbon and bow the same pink as in my layout, also, with just changing the opacity.
Please advise

[Terri Gardiner]

Oh, by the way, I'm using PSE 3. Also, I'm trying to change a layer. I simply want a large rectangle. Do I delete the one I don't want and make a new layer--Do I use the marque tool on my existing layout--when I do this--It paints around my photo. I've tried locking my layers. What am I doing wrong?? I'm getting frustrated--!

[Amanda]

Try putting them in your layout and then adjusting. Adjusting color takes a lot of practice and work depending on the image. White is also hard to adjust.

I'm sure someone else will come along an d give you some better advise. It might also help to know what program you are using. :)

[Rosemary]

Hi Terri

If you're adding a new adjustment layer you will need to flatten the layers together first.

Go to Layer> Flatten Image
OR, if you have just two layers, try ctrl-E and it will merge the two together.
Then drag your recolored bow to your new LO.

[AmandaFace]

Image>adjust> hue saturation