I either start with a new 12x12 document, or a template.
I almost always start with my photos, weeding out the ones I want before hand and then opening each of them in PS (right click, open in PS). I drag each one on to the new document or template, place them how I want.
Next, I usually work on my papers. I open a few papers that I think I would like in PS (right click, open in PS) and then drag them from tabs onto my document (shift+drag) and clip as needed. This process can take a while as I fidget with the papers to get them just right.
Generally I work on foliage next followed by flowers and other elements. I have it set up so that .pngs open directly into PS, so I just go into the folder and double click all the elements I think I might want to use. They open in tabs in PS and then I drag them onto my canvas where I want them to go. I shadow as I go with premade shadows and adjust later as needed.
Lastly is string and ribbons and buttons and extras. When I do word art and titles depends on the page.
Does any of this make sense?!
I've been working on making process videos because I find it so fascinating that each of our processes is as unique as our scrap style.
I'd loooooooove to see you work Sheri.
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