Photoshop Friday Index

Photo Editing
- Fitting a Photo into an Odd-shaped Frame, PSF'07 #25
  
  This issue shows how to cut parts of a photo to fit it inside of an oddly shaped frame. DIFFICULTY: 2
- Seamless Photo Montage, PSF'07 #16
  
  This issue uses a great set of Masking Brushes to create a seamless flow from one photo to another. Difficulty: 4
- Using the Custom Shape Tool as a Cutting Tool, PSF'07 #15
  
  This issue shows you how to combine custom shapes to cut photos and paper. DIFFICULTY: 3
- Fading a Photo into the Background Paper, PSF'07 #11
- Creative Cropping, PSF'07 #10
  
  This issue shows you how cropping an ordinary photo can make it an extraordinary one. DIFFICULTY: 1
- VIDEO TUTORIAL: Convert a Photo to Black and White, PSF'07 #9
  
  This video issue shows how to convert a photo to black and white using adjustment layers. One video for PSE, one for CS/CS2. Go me! :D
- Using a PSE Custom Shape to Shape a Photo, PSF'07 #3
  
  This issue shows how to "cut" a photo into a shape using the PSE custom shape tools and a simple clipping mask. 2007. DIFFICULTY: 2
- Soft Focus Effect, PSF'06 #20
  
  This issue shows how to create a soft focus effect on a photo. DIFFICULTY: 2
- Allow Patterned Paper to Show Through a Photo, PSF'06 #17
  
  This issue shows how to use the Hard Light blending mode on a photo layer to allow a patterned paper layer to show through underneath. 2006. DIFFICULTY: 2
- Highlight a Photo's Focal Point with a Colored Overlay, PSF'06 #14
  
  This issue shows how to add a colored overlay onto a photo, and cut out the section of the overlay where the focal area is. Great for digi or hybrid pages. DIFFICULTY: 4
- Bringing Color Back to a Black and White Photo, PSF'06 #11
  
  This issue shows how to convert a photo to black-and-white, then use the eraser tool to reveal portions of the color photo layer underneath. DIFFICULTY: 3
- Creating a Circle Photo Collage with 4 sections, PSF'06 #10
  
  This issue shows how to create a 4-square circular photo block. You'll just have to click the link to see. DIFFICULTY: 4
- Adventures in Black & White (and Sepia, too!), PSF'06 #8
  
  This issue shows you how to use adjustment layers to make beautiful back & white conversions, and then how to create a sepia print as well.
- Making Eyes Pop, PSF'06 #6
  
  This issue shows how to make a photo subject's eyes really pop! DIFFICULTY: 2
- Create a Dreamy/Handtinted Look on a Photo, PSF'06 #5
  
  This issue shows how to create a desaturated, dreamy look to a photo. DIFFICULTY: 3
- Add a Grungy Edge to a Photo, PSF'06 #3
  
  This issue shows how to create a grungy border on a photo. Freebie Grunge Mask included. DIFFICULTY: 3
- VIDEO TUTORIAL: Creating a Photo Collage, CK June 2007 Issue
  
  This issue shows how to create a collage of photos. Includes tips on adding lines between photos. VIDEO tutorial, PAPER + Pixels column at CK online.
- Cropping Photos to a Specific Size, CK May 2007 Issue
  
  This issue shows how to crop a photo to a specific size by setting the options in your Crop tool. It also shows how to add the photos to a larger canvas for printing. *CK Paper+Pixels Article* DIFFICULTY: 2
Type Treatments

Includes journaling and text-based titles
- "Punching Out" Text within a shape, PSF'07 #27
  
  This issue shows how to create the look of punched out text from a shape created with the Elliptical Marquee tool. DIFFICULTY: 3
- VIDEO TUTORIAL: Create a Title Over a Semi-Transparent Block, PSF'07 #24
  
  This issue shows how to blur the area within a shape, and then add text to really make your titles stand out. *CK Paper & Pixels Article* DIFFICULTY: 2
- Create Grungy Type from Brushes, PSF'07 #17
  
  This issue shows how to use grungy brushes to create that worn-in look on any font. DIFFICULTY: 3
- Text on a Photo (Hybrid/Paper Layout), PSF'07 #8
  
  This issue shows how to type on a photo before printing and adding it to a paper layout. DIFFICULTY: 1
- Blurred Journaling Block on a Photo, PSF'07 #4
  
  This shows you how to create a journaling block on top of a blurred segment of an off-center photo. DIFFICULTY: 2, see PSF #24 for a video demonstration.
- Filling Type With a Patterned Paper, PSF'07 #1
  
  This issue shows how to use the Horizontal Type Mask tool to fill a title with patterned paper. DIFFICULTY: 2
- Create a Title that Appears Behind Sections of a Photo, PSF'06 #7
  
  This issue shows how to mask out part of title text so that it appears to go behind a subject in your photo. DIFFICULTY: 3
- Trying out Fonts in Real-time, PSF'07#28
  
  This issue shows how to select your text layer (or multiple text layers) and scroll through your font list to pick the perfect font - right on your project and in real-time.
- Noise Reduction with Neat Image
  
  This issue shows how to reduce the noise in digital images using a free application called Neat Image.
Brushes
- VIDEO TUTORIAL: Digital Brush Journaling Block, PSF'07 #18, CK June 2007 Issue
  
  This video tutorial shows how to use a lined journaling brush to create a printed (or digital) journaling card. Typesetting and a FREE BRUSH to play with are included. *CK Paper+Pixels Article* Difficulty: 2
- Using Brushes to Create a Custom Frame, PSF'07 #14
  
  This issue shows you how to use the brush tool to make a unique photo frame. DIFFICULTY: 3
- Rounded Corners, PSF'06 #16
  
  This issue shows how to use a corner rounder brush and your eraser tool to round the corners of patterned paper and photos. Freebie corner rounder brush set. DIFFICULTY: 2
- Adding a Gradient Fill to a Brush, PSF'06 #14b
  
  This issue shows how to stamp a brush with a smooth color gradient. DIFFICULTY: 4
- Burning an Image Into a Colored Accent Block, PSF'06 #12
  
  This issue shows how to "burn in" a brush to a colored accent block. DIFFICULTY: 4
- Add Patterned Paper to a Brush Image, PSF'06 #2
  
  This issue shows how to fill a brush image with patterned paper. DIFFICULTY: 2
- Create Your Own Brush out of Any Image, PSF'06 #1
  
  This premiere issue shows how to create your own Photoshop brush from any image. DIFFICULTY: 1
Patterned Paper (and Drawing Tools)

I threw in drawing tools since most of the shapes we draw are filled with patterned paper. :)
- VIDEO TUTORIAL: Photo Block with a (Trapezoid) Twist, CK August 2007 Issue
  
  This issue, originally PSF'06 #2, has been updated with a video explaining how to use your selection tools to create a 3-photo block in a new shape.
- Draw a Scalloped Photo Frame, PSF'07 #26
  
  This issue shows how to use the Spacing feature of a round brush to create a cute, quick, scalloped photo frame. DIFFICULTY: 2
- Selection tools mega tutorial-Part 2, PSF'07 #20
  
  This issue expands on PSF'07 #19
- Selection tools mega tutorial, PSF '07#19
  
  This issue shows you how to use the selection tools to make digital stickers, outline text, andcreate borders. DIFFICULTY: 2
- Compound Selection, PSF'07 #13
  
  This issue shows how to use the Elliptical and Rectangular Marquee tools to create a more complex selection for cutting or masking patterned paper. Difficulty: 3
- Re-coloring Items in Photoshop, PSF'07 #12
  
  This issue shows how to re-color items of four different types in Photoshop: .png brushes, patterned paper, digital rub-ons, and buttons/brads. Have fun! :D DIFFICULTY: 3
- Create an Overlay from Patterned Paper, PSF'07 #7
  
  This issue shows how to use almost any patterned paper to create a great distressed page overlay. Works best with text papers. DIFFICULTY: 2
- Layer Masks, PSF'07 #6
  
  This issue shows how to add a patterned paper swirl over a photo using a "hacked" layer mask in PSE. 2007 Issue #6. DIFFICULTY: 3
- VIDEO TUTORIAL: Draw a Curving Shape in PSE, PSF'06 #15
  
  This issue shows how to distort a rectangle shape into a nice s-curve. Video tutorial. DIFFICULTY: 3
- Photo Overlay + Journaling Block in One "Module", PSF'06 #14a
  
  This issue shows how to create a photo overlay that stretches over into an adjoining journaling block. Perfect for digi pages. DIFFICULTY: 3
- Using Blending Modes to Achieve Depth, PSF'06 #9
  
  This issue shows how to use the Photoshop Blending Modes on your layers to achieve some great depth. I put it here, because there's not really anywhere else to put it... DIFFICULTY: 2
- Create a Four-Square Layout With the Marquee Tools, PSF'06 #9a
  
  This issue shows how to create a 4-square layout using the Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee tools. Great layout to scraplift. DIFFICULTY: 4
- Designing with Rings
  
  This issue shows how to create a ring shape, use it as a clipping mask for patterned paper, AND how to make it appear that part of the ring is going in front of and behind a photo. DIFFICULTY: 3
- Add Dropshadows to Acrylic Alphabets
  
  This issue shows how to create dropshadows on transparent items, and includes a free download from Meredith Fenwick!
General Photoshop Tips
- Stay on the straight path and use your rulers!, PSF'07 #27a
  
  This brief issue shows you how to turn on your rulers, and if you have CS/2/3, how to use guides.
- Back to Basics: One Step Copy/Paste, PSF/T(uesday)'07 #23
  
  This issue shows you how to easily copy & paste the contents of a layer without having to use "Edit-Copy", "Edit-Paste". DIFFICULTY: 1
- VIDEO TUTORIAL: How to Scan a 12 x 12 Layout, PSF'07 #22
  
  This issue shows you how scan a 12 x 12 layout and combine the two images seamlessly. *CK Paper & Pixels Article*
- Resizing your layout for display on the web, PSF'06 #4
Kits & Downloads

Free schtuff. Just for you.
- "Why I Scrapbook" hybrid page
  
  This issue contains a downloadable page that you can add a photo, change the text, print, and assemble. DIFFICULTY: 2
- "Love Ya" Free Mini-kit
  
  A little freebie to say I love ya.
- Strawberry Lemonade Kit
  
  This kit was part of the 100th issue special, July 2007 Creating Keepsakes
- "Echoes of Asia" Kit
  
  This kit was a supplement to the January 2007 CK issue.
- Glamour Downloads
  
  Free journaling spots, tags, and etc. to add some "glam" to your pages. From February 2007 Creating Keepsakes
- Printable Photo Calendar
  
  Free printable, giftable photo calendar for 2008. Layers can be changed for any year, though. :)

The Sprague Lab

Photo Editing

Type Treatments

Brushes

Patterned Paper (and Drawing Tools)

General Photoshop Tips

Kits & Downloads