Sunny Saturday 76 Degrees

 

Woe and damnation!  An all day grade-level meeting yesterday.  The dark cloud over my heart lifted as I drove home and into the weekend. 

I continue to join digital frames + streetart.   My romp with Suzanne through the city last weekend is still bringing me lots of pleasure and wonderment.  I notice things in the photos I didn't catch the first time around. 

journal pages from last week

The marriage of digital photos & frames is super simple.  There are 317 different ways to slice this apple.  Even a moron or imbecile can do this.  That is to say...  I, Mary Ann Moss, can do it. 

Here is my method in Photoshop CS.  Elements will work too.  I'm sure there is a more proper way to do this, but as in most things, I employ guerilla strategies for figuring things out. ( I'm not taking questions on the process.  So rude of me I know, but I'm too lazy!)  I defer to google if you need more information.

• open both files - photo & frame
• click inside frame with magic eraser tool to create a transparent center
• drag photo to frame - resize to fit if necessary
• drag photo layer below frame layer in layers palette
• move it around to get it exactly where you want it
• add text if you want
• flatten layers

will need to sew up a new journal soon for more daily recordings!

 

Another of my ROD students, Susie, has made a diminutive journal with a BIG heart.  You'll want to GO SEE. 

Sara also has another lovely journal listed on Etsy.

As does JANE.

If someone I know was having a birthday I would SO NOT be sharing these.

 
 

Comments

[susan w]

Perfectly clear (for us dodos) explanation. I know people will ask again for frame links... One that I began subscribing to is Designer Digitals which offers two 50¢ downloads every weekend as well as three free "challenge" components each weekend. They also post a Photoshop tip & how to video weekly. I imagine we will be seeing more framey shots in Bloglandia - inspired by you the fearless (depends) leader. Onward!!!

[Renate]

Yummy pages. And English Roses!!!!! Deep sigh!

[Deborah]

I'm loving all the street art you are finding! And your ROD journal is to die for!! Have a great weekend!
Deborah

[Donna]

Had to chime in although such a general thought: adore your blog. Always fortifying; never a waste of time. Bless your POV, bless your refurbished house and garden, bless your path. Onward - and thanks for sharing it all.

[sara berry]

I want to climb inside your journal pages--they are amazing. :) I am inspired every single time I visit your beautiful blog--thank you. xoxo

[Jaime]

I'm so in love with your journal pages! The Lisbon and Italy books are stunning!