October Step It Up Challenge [Archive] - Digital Scrapbook Place

Lauren

10-07-2005, 04:54 PM

For october the challenge is to improve a GRAPHIC styled layout - You arent limited to any particular kit or overlay choice - its up to you - Graphic styled layouts are those which do not entail 3-d realistic effects - They are generally flat - can include montage styles or advertisement style layouts
Post your layouts to the Step it Up gallery - read the constructive criticism of the members and improve your layout and post again- . At the end of the month the members will vote on the most improved layout to win a prize

LadynRed

10-07-2005, 06:06 PM

Ok, since I'm new here.. where do I choose a layout from ??

pixelpixie71

10-07-2005, 09:13 PM

:eek: ACK!!! I've never even attempted a graphic-style layout yet. Off to do the tutorial!!! LOL

Lauren

10-07-2005, 11:27 PM

Ok, since I'm new here.. where do I choose a layout from ??
You dont choose a layout - you create a layout - then post it in the step it up gallery - everyone comments on ways they think it could be improved - then you try to improve it via their comments and repost - the most improved layout wins

LadynRed

10-08-2005, 09:42 AM

Ahh, OK :)

I'll have to see what I can come up with !

Robin E.

10-08-2005, 02:15 PM

Lauren, does the layout needing improvement for this challenge need to be newly made this month? I have a graphic style layout I made almost two weeks ago and it does need some stepping up. Could I enter it or should I look through my photos and start a new layout?

nclauri

10-08-2005, 08:42 PM

Where do we post our layouts?

nclauri

10-08-2005, 08:49 PM

Okay. I found where to upload to. Here is my Graphic Style Layout. Please let me know how I can improve it. Thanks.

Backyard Songbirds (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=536)

Donut

10-09-2005, 09:29 PM

Here is my attempt -Mermaid Pool (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56434) I've not really done many graphic style layouts so all CC welcome!!

BethyNixon

10-10-2005, 08:00 PM

Ok, I braved an entry.
I'm not so sure of graphic layouts so all input is appreciated!!
Playground Joy (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56563&cat=536&page=1)

Robin E.

10-10-2005, 09:33 PM

Here's my entry Lego Mecha. (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56573&cat=536&page=1) I think the idea behind the layout could be really great, but it needs work. LOTS of work. Hit me with the CC, please.

YaYa X 8

10-10-2005, 11:11 PM

OK Here is my first try at this, HELP!!!!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56586&cat=536&page=1

BethyNixon

10-11-2005, 09:17 AM

Updated my layout (twice!)

Here's version 2: Two (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56629&nocache=1)

And version 3:
Three (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56630&cat=536)

Starling

10-11-2005, 06:19 PM

I posted two layouts.

One using a kit (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56690&cat=536&page=1).

One with merged photos (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56691&cat=536&page=1). I've never done this style of graphic layout before.

I'd like to know how to make either or both of them better than they currently are.

Donut

10-11-2005, 09:39 PM

I seem to have got the graphic style bug...here is another one i did, if someone could look and give CC that would be great - I have done so many different things with it that i cant decide what looks best or how i should change it...!!!
Version1 (http://http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56712)
Version2 (http://http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56711&cat=536)
Version3 (http://http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56710&cat=536)

Robin E.

10-11-2005, 10:58 PM

Here's my first revision Lego Mecha #2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56735&cat=536&page=1). It's better, but still needs help.

YaYa X 8

10-12-2005, 10:26 AM

here is my secoend try at this. When I uploaded it added the secoent LO to the spot where the firat one was also. So it looks like the same LO. WHAT HAPPENED?

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56746&cat=500&page=1

Starling

10-12-2005, 10:45 AM

I've uploaded version 2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56773&cat=536&page=1) of my layout. Please have a look and tell me what you think.

Lauren

10-12-2005, 12:16 PM

Robin E.

10-12-2005, 04:57 PM

Lego Mega #3 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56795&cat=536&page=1) is now up. It's better, but still needs work. I do appreciate all the CC I've received so far.

YaYa X 8

10-12-2005, 10:05 PM

Try naming your successive new layouts witha new name each time

Thanks It worked this time!

YaYa X 8

10-12-2005, 10:09 PM

OK here is #3 I have fixed the spelling mistakes (that is one of my weekest subjects)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56856&page=1

And here is my next entry. http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56864&cat=536&page=1

elfina

10-13-2005, 01:12 PM

Here is my entry! This looked like a great challenge for me!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56942&cat=536&page=1 :D

elfina

10-13-2005, 02:48 PM

Had so much fun with the first, I thought I would try a second one! LOL

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56952&cat=536&page=1

Starling

10-13-2005, 05:55 PM

In the comments on my layout (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56691&cat=500&page=1), Lauren said:

Yes I thinkyou need to be heavier with the feathering - I find 100px is a good size brush to use if you are using a feathered brush - or a 50 - 100 px selection if you are doing it by selection

I'm moving the discussion here because I've got questions and I'm open to a bunch of answers. I didn't do this with a feathered brush or by selection. I used layer masks on each of the small photos, and actually, I think on the large one too. I did use a large feathered brush to get rid of the hard edges on the small photos using black on the mask, and also to remove some of the large photo as well. I then lowered opacity on each of the smaller photos. I experimented with the blending modes on the various layers. None of this looked right to me.

I'm pretty sure I missed at least one entire step. I'm not sure what that step is. I ended up doing several layers of brushwork, and although they came out nice, they weren't what I actually wanted to do with this layout.

I think I need a good tutorial. Anyone have one?

Robin E.

10-13-2005, 09:46 PM

I received a lot of CC for my third version. Thank you all. However, you all didn't agree on everything, so I tried a couple of different things out. I can't decide which is better, so I still need more CC. Version #4 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57009&cat=536&page=1) and version #5 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57008&cat=536&page=1).

BTW, I went back to the reddish hue on the background photo, because that's what my son prefers. Since it's mostly his layout, I figured his opinion mattered too.

YaYa X 8

10-14-2005, 10:53 AM

OK, I think I've got it!! Now please tell me what you think of this 4th version

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57054&cat=500&page=1

pixelpixie71

10-14-2005, 11:59 AM

Here's my first attempt.

Her Eyes - Version 1 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57078&nocache=1)

YaYa X 8

10-14-2005, 12:20 PM

Here is my secoend versopn, made allot ofchanges but it still needs something???

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57072&cat=500

Starling

10-14-2005, 12:28 PM

Here is a kinda, sorta version 2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57082&cat=536&page=1) of my graphic layout. I saw one that Karen (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57034) did and decided to try to duplicate some of it.

I think I did a reasonable job on this one. Only two photos instead of three because these particular photos didn't lead themselves to three.

I'm open to making it better. CC requested.

Starling

10-15-2005, 10:10 AM

Version 3. (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57178&cat=536&page=1)

I worked my way through the two collage layout tutorials. Two of my experiments weren't layout worthy. This one is OK, but I know there is more to do on it. Where do I go next?

LadynRed

10-15-2005, 10:49 AM

That's nice, I like that :)

elfina

10-15-2005, 12:32 PM

Here is the page that I did for Kristen. She sent me some great photos and I had fun trying to put a page together. Hope you like it! Any suggestions to make it better for her?Unique Qntiques (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57186&cat=536&page=1)

Starling

10-15-2005, 12:34 PM

A new attempt (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57187&cat=536&page=1) at Version 3. This one has an overlay and I've changed the Word Art.

elfina

10-15-2005, 01:26 PM

Changed a few things before seeing the responses. Here is a second rendition of it. I can still add the mat under the 2nd picture. I was thinking of a vellum mat perhaps?

YaYa X 8

10-15-2005, 04:50 PM

Here is my third try at this one. It looks verry different from the first but I really like it. Let me know what you think.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57218&cat=536&page=1

pixelpixie71

10-17-2005, 09:17 AM

I took the helpful advice on my word art and came up with .....

Her Eyes - v.2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57167&cat=536&page=1)

Robin E.

10-17-2005, 12:12 PM

Well, I've walked away from the layouts (so to speak) and have decided that verision #5 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57008) is THE one. I'm still not tickled pink with it, but I don't know if I ever will be.

Thank you all for your advice and help concerning this. It made all the difference. Now onto another one. I'm thinking a group of photos of my newest baby "sunbathing" (laying in the sun because of jaundice) with lots of white space.

Starling

10-17-2005, 02:04 PM

Well, I've walked away from the layouts (so to speak) and have decided that verision #5 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57008) is THE one. I'm still not tickled pink with it, but I don't know if I ever will be.

Robin, you have also learned a very important lesson. There comes a time when you declare a layout done, and go on to the next one. For me that comes when I decide to print. Once it is printed, that is it.

Robin E.

10-17-2005, 07:41 PM

Well, I've started on another graphic layout. I based it on one of Emma's sketches (my first time using a sketch, it was interesting) and aimed for a magazine page look. I already have two versions of it, as I couldn't resist filling up all that "white space" with some blue.

Fire away with the CC. Sunbathing (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57500&nocache=1) Sunbathing #2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57499&cat=536)

pipilo

10-19-2005, 07:17 AM

Here is my first trial at this. Please CC is sooo welcome.

sleepy head (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57757&cat=536&page=1)

hummingbird

10-19-2005, 06:46 PM

This (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57815&cat=536&page=1) is my second go at this LO. I'm really embarrassed with my first one. I didn't use anything that I've learned. I must have had a bad head day. I think this one is a big improvement. It's a difficult picture to work with as it's so colorful, so bright. But I did play down the bg and rearranged everything. I'm not new around here, but I'm new to these challenges. This is fun.

Kathy

pipilo

10-20-2005, 03:16 AM

Here (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57879&cat=536&page=1) is my second try. Waiting for more CC.

Hugs

pixelpixie71

10-20-2005, 07:40 AM

My latest change - Many thanks to Lauren for the wonderful tip! :D

Her Eyes V.3 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57893&cat=536&page=1)

Starling

10-21-2005, 07:29 AM

Following Lauren's suggestion I added corner rulings (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=58048&cat=536&page=1) in blue on my Version 2 layout. I tried them with a grunge brush and with a round brush. The round brush won out.

I think the blue might be too bright, but it wasn't blue enough when I was using the grunge brush. I also tried changing the title to match the rulings. I ended up posting it without that change because then the blue WAS too bright.

I'd like some comments on how you like this change and also about the color.

Timmysmum

10-23-2005, 08:39 PM

Here is my double page attempt for the graphic october theme.
I am a bit unsure on the font choices and spent far to long choosing them so any help very much appreciated

Well Dressing ( http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=58479&nocache=1)