Tutorial : Photoshop & Your Silhoutte Cameo

Today, I'm going to share how to create this layout with photoshop & silhouette Cameo combined.

*title cut file from Pink Paislee

Firstly, launch photoshop and select File > New.
Next, select the width of the paper to be 12 inches, height to be 12 inches.

To draw a star, select the polygon tool & check Star & Indent sides by 50. 

Make sure the colour is Black before you proceed with drawing the stars.

You can then compose the stars whichever way you like on the workspace.

Once you are done, save your file in a .png format.

Next, Launch your silhouette studio app. Open your earlier saved image. 

Your saved file should appear on your silhouette studio workspace.

Next, select the trace function. Click on SELECT TRACE AREA.

Uncheck the HIGH PASS FILTER option. 

Set the threshold to 100%.

Then, drag your cursor across the image. Make sure everything is covered.

When all the stars are highlighted, select Trace. You should be able to see a red outline for the stars.

Next, select the image & delete it, leaving only the cutting guides. As shown in picture below. Then, you are ready to send the job to silhouette. 

I mat a gold foil paper behind the cardstock we cut earlier to created the background for the layout below. The gold foil paper I used didn't turned out as nice as it should as it started to crinkle on the sides... 

The tile is a cut file from Pink Paislee. I painted it with glimmer glaze - Sugar cane, then applied my favourite stickles - diamond on it. Other elements from Maggie holmes flea market.

After a long break...

Hey, How has your long break been? By now, everything should be falling back to normal as many has started working after the long break. Emails are pouring in. Before I know it, work is piling up. 

Manage to update a PL page for January...

Oh, since Chap Goh Meh (Chinese Valentine's) falls on the same day as Valentine's Day, I bet it will be jam pack as all the lovey dovey couples enjoy some quality time on this special day... :)

In conjunction with such a loving day, I made a simple Valentine's Day card. So in love with Amy Tangerine's alpha stickers... :D

It's Magic...

This is one of my favourite paper from Maggie Holmes Flea Market collection. I don't quite remember when was the last time I worked with a full pattern paper for a layout. Actually, I scrap this photo sometime ago... in fact, it's one of the first few layouts I did when I started scrapbooking. You can see it here :) You will notice some difference in my previous & current layout.

It's amazing how our conscience & feeling is reflected when creating. I added a lot of glitter to this layout... because glitter is like magic dust to me. How nice if glitters are really magic dust that could just whisk our problems away... Lots of fussy cutting & I love how the flowers are "falling" down gracefully...

A close-up of the glitter catching the sunlight...

Pop up dots are always a must. I love layering and creating dimensions with pop up dots.

Life.Paper.Scrapbook - January Mood Board Challenge

I've been staring at this mood board from Life.Paper.Scrapbook Mood Board Challenge, for a few days now & I'm itching to create something with it. I'm so drawn to the happy colours of this board.

Here's my take. I was inspired by the mood board & the fussy cutting layout done by Jen for her take. 

As you can see, I used a lot of Echo Park products here. Love their boyish collection. 

Patterned Paper from Brothers Collection 

Stickers from Echo Park - All about a Boy Collection, MME Tiny word stickers, Dear Lizzy,

Printables from Two Peas

Thickers by Amy Tangerine.

If you are inspired by the mood board, do join in the fun as well!

Project life 2014 Updates

Hey there, can't believe it's almost nearing the end of the month already. Time really does swoosh by nowadays. I'm doing quite okay with PL. Pretty much updated till the recent weekend :) How interesting the month has been. Lots of ups and downs... This is what life is about & This is what project life do... documenting my everyday events. Appreciating little moments. Loving it.

Supplies Used : 

Project life Kit : Jade Collection & Maggie Holmes Flea market (mini kit)

Stamps : Elle studio & Kellie Stamps, Love Elsie

Embellishments : Maggie Holmes Ephermera Pack, Stickers from MME, Amy Tangerine, Basic Grey Alphas, Dear Lizzy, Freckled Fawn, Studio Calico, Crate Paper, Pink Paislee Sentiment Series, Elle Studio tags, Teresa Collins.

Mist : Heidi Swapp Color Shine Gold, Mister Huey's Black, October Afternoon Sprinklers Santa's Hat

Work in Progress. More updates coming soon :)

Updates & A Card...

How has the new year been for you? The past week has been quite a tough one for my family, as mum was admitted for more than a week due to pneumonia & we are prepared but feared the worst, due to her existing conditions. We prayed and try our best to keep ourselves hopeful. Finally, after a series of test, a minor op & many days of worries, she finally has clearance to come home. Although, still recovering with fever lurking daily, she's happier to be home. Thank you all who knew who kept us in your thoughts & prayers.

So having all that happening, & work piling up, I choose to remain positive. Despite having said so, I can't help but having so many thoughts in my mind. So every time I feel like I have too much to think, I would sit, take a break at my crafty area & work on Project Life.

So last night, I was doing my thing, flipping through paper pads & trying to make some progress with Project Life, & all of a sudden I have the urge to make a card! A Chinese new year card to be specific… Digging in, I became more excited & worked on the card. Who knew Maggie Holmes & Crate Paper could look so Asian? I'm am surprised myself :) I love how this card turned out!
Thanks for dropping by… Hope you have a great week ahead.

Mini Proposal Album

Last month, a friend approached me and asked if I could help him design a mini album which he can use for his proposal. I took up the challenge & this is what I did… :) (Note : Pictures are blurred as per requested by my friend due to privacy purposes). At the very end of the album, there's an envelope with a card that says "Will you Marry Me?" & the ring is tied to the ribbon provided. He did some journalling on some of the blank areas provided but it's not captured here :D
I'm happy to know that his proposal was successful & his soon-to-be wife really loved the album…