Leslie Bodoh Designs

First Ever Kit Challenge At Mouse Scrappers!

2011-01-05T08:23:00.000-08:00

We are trying out an all new challenge for 2011 over at MouseScrappers.com and I get to be the very first host.
Here is the link to participate: Mouse Scrappers Kit Challenge #1

On to the Rules:

1. Create a layout about Disney
2. 95% of your layout must be created using the provided Kit ONLY!
3. Post your layout here in this thread
4. Link your layout in the appropriate thread in the forum and please put the link in your post!
5. Post your layout by midnight Pacific time on Friday, January 21st (All downloads to this kit will expire at this time)

* Have FUN! and don't forget to praise everyone that participates!

Without further ado, here is the kit:

You Can Download it HERE

So get started, I can't wait to see what you all create!

Leslie

Tutorial - Text Along A Path Photoshop CS4

2010-09-17T11:43:00.000-07:00

Here is a screen shot tutorial for Photoshop (I use CS4)

Step 1:

If you already have the shape you need please go to step 2. This step will help you create a shape.

Select the shape tool from the side palate
Then choose your shape from the top menu bar

Step 2:
After either drawing your own shape or using a shape from a template. Make sure the layer is selected in the layers palate.

Step 3:

Right click the layer and choose Select Pixels
Once the pixels are selected there should be marching ants around the correct object

Step 4:

Select the paths tab in the layers palate, then click the Make Work Path button at the bottom

Step 5:

The marching ants should have turned into a very light solid line.
Now Select the text tool
With the text tool selected move the pointer close to the work path once you are close enough the text pointer will change and look a little different. It will have a little ~ going through the icon about 3/4 of the way down. Wherever you click that on the path will be the beginning of the path.

Once you click it down you should get a flashing line to start typing

Step 6:

Start typing, adjust your font as needed. Size, Height and Color. Once you are done typing you can leave as is, because now it is a text path. I like to right click the layer again and select Rasterize Type. But that is optional.

Hope this helps. Like I said this is for Photoshop CS4. I am sure with the screen shots you can adjust to make it work for the CS or Photoshop Elements you might have.

My First Template Challenge

2010-07-21T23:34:00.000-07:00

Hey there! I am super excited to host my first Template Challenge. Over at Mouse Scrappers
So first things first, Here are the rules:

Rules of the Challenge:

1. Use this template to scrap any Disney related photos! (Don't have any photos you say? Check the stickies on the tops of the forums I have posted a ton of generic photos, feel free to use)
Flip it, alter it, rotate it if you wish. Make it your own.

2. Come back to this thread and post your LO, also try to check out the links fellow scrappers posted and comment on their layouts! We all appreciate praise!

3. Make sure to list your credits when you upload to the MouseScrappers Gallery (remember to change to the Template category). Include your credits there and then link back to your LO's URL. (need help posting an image, just ask!)

4. Post your LO in the coordinating MouseScrappers venue/attraction thread.
For example, if your LO is from Disneyland Teacups, you'd go to Disneyland > Fantasyland > Mad Tea Party Layouts and post it there.

So that is it for the rules without further ado here's your template for the challenge...

DOWNLOAD HERE

I used Britt-ish Designs Made in America Kit to create this 4th of July Title Page.

Have fun and I can't wait to see all the fabulous layouts this week!

Finally!!

2010-07-19T14:25:00.000-07:00

Well I finally broke down and creadted a blog. Subscribe now and check back often as you won't want to miss out on new product releases, tutorials and special coupons!