Goodies: In a Forest Glade (Sept. 23-30, 2008)

[Christine]

Not sure what you are getting into? Read all about Goodies right here. (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33373)

Featured item: In a Forest Glade Page Kit (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=8805)
Challenge deadline: September 30, 2008 at midnight
Where to post: Goodies with Gundi Gallery (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=6258), if you can. Double duty layouts are ok.

Please be sure to post a link in THIS thread, as I will collect participants from here after the challenge is over.

Posting bonus:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/744/73_A_StoneBench.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281181)

This is Challenge #2 in my Starting with a Bang challenge. (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33918) Don't worry if you haven't started yet, you can still join in and catch up.

OK for this week, I have a challenge or a dare for you.-you do NOT have to complete the dare to get the posting bonus.

This week I want you to stretch, try something new and tell me about it in when you post. If you are normally a graphic girl (or boy), :) give traditional a try. Never tried OOB? What have you got to lose? To all of my mask-a-phobic friends, c'mon you can do it, I know you can. :lol: As I said above, you don't HAVE to do this, but it might be fun. :D

[idtwinmom]

Oh, Love this alpha! Glad I've already got the kit!!!!! Off to get my LO done!

[gram2nic]

Here is my LO using In A Forest Glade. I included a description of what I did in the LO description. This kit is beautiful and you can do so much with it!

Relax...Breath...Live

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Jamica.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281274&ppuser=111707)

[idtwinmom]

Here's mine! Please note the scraplift. I have literally been holding off doing this LO, practicing the techniques until I thought I could do this lift justice! (BTW - the dare was using blending modes which I have been trying hard to learn. I used the Multiply blend on 4 of the 5 photos, as well as a Gradient Mask to blend papers and photos.)


Polar Bear
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Polar-Bear.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281290&ppuser=90601)

[Christine]

Can I just say WOW! So far we are 2 for 2 of people trying new things and I must say WOW! Both LOs just rocked it!

[~sarah~]

Here is one from me :)
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281408

Christine - I noticed your new challenge about the starting with a bang even though I have missed the deadline for the 1st challenge can we still upload that challenge LO and be elidgable for the starting with a bang challenge ?

[Christine]

yes absolutely! as long as you have the assignments all completed by the due date you are still eligible for the drawing.

[sandygb]

Here is mine:

Baby on Board (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281463)

[addicted]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281447&cat=all&limit=last7

Here is my LO!! Hit a home run again Gundi.

[wardlw]

I really did try to do your dare, but I mymouse is just a chicken after all. I have trouble doing layouts with white space. That mouse has a mind of its own and even though my intentions were to use a plain bg it just took over and here is the result: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281578

[carolyn d]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/DADDY_S-LITTLE-MIRACLE-copy.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281678&ppuser=74339)
DADDY'S LITTLE MIRACLE (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281678&ppuser=74339)
this kind of took off with a mind of it's own.

[GrandmaCrys]

Here's my entry:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6258/thumbs/GrandmaScrap_s-NOPE_.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281785)
NOPE! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281785)

[Wanda]

I used Lauren's blending tutorial (http://create4u.blogspot.com/2008/09/technique-tuesday-blending-2-layers.html) to complete this layout, although I wasn't happy with the results (for me) until I realized I could use the Magic Wand tool to select only a portion of the image to apply the gradient to. For my purposes, I ended up applying the blending/gradient technique to the dark trees that were in the foreground of the photo.

Also, I just downloaded the trial version of CS3 the other day, so I'm having tons of fun (and a certain amount of frustration) trying out all the options available in that program compared to PSE6.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Morning-Glory_1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281794&cat=all&limit=last7)
Morning Glory! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281794&cat=all&limit=last7)

[JenniferG]

Here's mine:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281804

[JaeDee]

Here's mine:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Imperial-Gardens1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281849)
Imperial Gardens-Fores (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281849)

[Christine]

Here's my entry:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6258/thumbs/GrandmaScrap_s-NOPE_.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281785)
NOPE! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281785)

So Crys, I don't see that you used a mask! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[pinky7]

This is mine! See, I can make any kit into a "Beach" Kit!

Catamaraning in Maui
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/940/thumbs/Catamaraning-in-Maui.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281881)

[GrandmaCrys]

What exactly are you trying to say? :confused: That I should have worn a mask? :annoyed::annoyed:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Actually, Miss Gundimitus, I DID use a mask! ;) I masked off the bits and pieces of the picture beyond the frame! :lol: :lol: :lol:

And, in all seriousness, I gotta tell you, I've been doing quite a bit of masking on my layouts. It seems way, way easier in PSCS3 than in PSP! TA DA!!! :yippee:

[Christine]

:lol: Wahoo for you! I knew I would get you using them one way or another. Just cuz I had to get you to buy a $500 program was just a small inconvenience :D

[gram2nic]

What exactly are you trying to say? :confused: That I should have worn a mask? :annoyed::annoyed:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Actually, Miss Gundimitus, I DID use a mask! ;) I masked off the bits and pieces of the picture beyond the frame! :lol: :lol: :lol:

And, in all seriousness, I gotta tell you, I've been doing quite a bit of masking on my layouts. It seems way, way easier in PSCS3 than in PSP! TA DA!!! :yippee:


I haven't figured out how to use masks yet or what they are for! I have this super duper program that is a little advanced for me! Even after taking the class there is still a ton more I need to learn! I can't even do an extraction with it yet or a quick click. I still go back to my old program ocassionally. New Technology for "Seniors' is tough!

[Christine]

Go ahead and ask your mask questions to Crys, she needs to make sure she REALLY knows how to use them. ;) ;) ;) :D Don't worry though I will jump in if she starts leading you astray. :lol:

[gram2nic]

Okay Crys....start splain'in.....I'm all ears...oops...eyes!

[wardlw]

I felt like I changed your kit a bit too much (even if it was only one little step). I wanted everyone to see how great it looks without chaging the colors. It is a very flexible kit and was wonderful to play around with. Here it is:http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281964

[ilv2cruise]

Here's mine Indiana Sand Dunes (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281998) doing double duty with Tina's Challenge

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh, geesh, nothing like putting pressure on me!

(I can't begin to explain it from work; I'm definitely a *hands on* person. When my hands are off, I can't even remember what they used to be on...if you get my drift...:lol: :lol: Think - out of sight out of mind!

[jmnodwell]

I haven't posted in nearly 5 months since I've moved from Michigan to Texas but was going through severe withdrawl!!! and saw this great kit!!! Thanks Gundi for the inspiration. I actually did two different LO's...

The first Playing in the Park (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282048) is of my niece playing and posing for me in the park.

The second Rudy (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282049) was an attempt to layer a "vellum" layer over the photos. I didn't like how it turned out, I'll keep playing with it, but did like how it layered over the dark bark colored paper. I took a small snippet of the "leaf" paper, lightened it and then made it almost transparent... I really like the "old fashioned" it and the wire frames give the shots... I would have loved the shots in sepia but... only so much time. LOL

[yvspeck]

Here's my 2 page use of In a forrest glade. I didn't try anything new as I couldn't think of anything I hadn't at least given a try. Loved this kit Gundi..... The colors and textures are just wonderful!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/H20-in-a-bucket-PG-1-copy.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282050&ppuser=16608)
H20 in a bucket pg 1 o... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282050&cat=500&ppuser=16608)
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/H20-in-a-bucket-pg-2-copy.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282051&ppuser=16608)
H20 in a bucket pg 2 o... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282051&cat=500&ppuser=16608)

[ChrisM]

my layout - posted just in time!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/FOREST-GLADE_GUNDI-CHALLENG.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282047&ppuser=111972)
walk amongst the gum t.. (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282047&cat=500&ppuser=111972)

[moog25]

Here's my "In A Forest glade" layout. For this one, I created my first mask for blending. I used a sponge brush around the edges of the photo (and the green strip) and then I used the background paper to create a texture mask used over the entire photo at about 30% opacity. I think I'll be doing this a lot in future.It was so much easier than I thought it would be.I have used masks before but was never able to find one that did exactly what I wanted.Now I'll never have that prolem again.I really appreciated this challenge.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282068

[audreyt]

Here's mine -

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6258/thumbs/2007_04_30-dance2.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282101)
Ballerina (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282101)

[romey]

Loved doing this kit. Thanks Christine.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282105

[cherebus]

I got mine done finally after changing my mind on the subject several times over the last week.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/King-Of-All-He-Sees-copy.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282138)

[swatkins56]

Here is mine:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282162

[RV'n Frannie]

Here's mine! Just made the deadline!! Whew! :)
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Birthday_Golf_Clubs.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282165)
Birthday Golf (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282165)

[minnmom79]

Here is mine:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/KeithIwantcake.jpg
I want Cake! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282170&ppuser=85677)

[bandwife]

Here is my layout using In A Forest Glade Page Kit:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Hurricane-Ike.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282178)
Hurricane Ike (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282178)

[Christine]

Bonuses sent to:

addicted, audreyt, bandwife, carolyn d, cherebus, ChrisM, cj672005, gram2nic, GrandmaScrap, idtwinmom, ilv2cruise, JaeDee, jmnodwell, minnmom79, moog25, pinky7, romey, RV'n Frannie, sandygb, sunhappy, swatkins56, wardlw, yvspeck, ~sarah~

[wardlw]

I got my bonus. Can't wait to use them, thanks!

[boobearsmama1]

Here is my layout. I am sorry to be late. I had a family emergency.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=282340

[MusicTeach]

Sorry for forgetting the link here. You were right! I appreciate you searching for mine and the great bonus! Just so I can keep in practice.....here it is!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281919