Just a little over two weeks ago, Diane Burrow wrote me asking about a free download template I created for Jasc (now Corel) and Woman's Day magazine two years ago. Since the link was no longer active, I dug in my archives and sent her the template and a link to a tutorial on our site that used that template. Diane was more than kind and appreciative and proceeded to order our book. Just a few days later, beaming with pride, she sent me her first digital page. Diane, you go girl! Just look at all she learned in Paint Shop Pro in that short time: Creating a new image Working with layers Browsing/finding digital photos on system Editing photos Re-sizing/moving photos Creating a fill layer (background) Using the Color Picker Tool (match background to photo) Creating a custom shape (mats) Using Picture Tubes (sunflower accents) Using the Type Tool (title/journaling) Layout composition Saving/re-sizing layered images As Diane continues to learn, she'll be able to play with textures and pattern fills, drop shadows, bevels, making her own realistic embellishments, photo tinting, and many more of the addicting elements of digital scrapbooking. Keep learning, Diane! Thanks for sharing your work with us. Michelle Shefveland, CottageArts.net

Feel free to send us samples of your work to layouts@cottagearts.net if you would like a chance to be featured in one of our newsletters. Put 'Layout Submission' in the subject line and let us know what CottageArts.net products were used, as well as image editor and fonts. Size the flattened JPEG file to 6 inches at 72 dpi, and about 150 KB or less. We will contact you for permission, if you are chosen.

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