Scrapping with a Template and PSE9

This is another page from one of my granddaughter's scrapbooks. I created a template for this page because it is easier to place all the pictures neatly and quickly that way. When I am doing a lot of pages with multiple pictures on each page, I often look for or create templates. These are then easily reused for future pages and make the creation of the project more efficient. I have a folder with my scrapbook supplies that is just for templates. If you are not familiar with how to use a template and you have Photoshop Elements 8 or above, take a look at the two videos that follow and I will demonstrate how I put this page together. If it asks you for a password, use: EL0901
Using a Template with PSE - Part1
Using a Template with PSE - Part 2
If you view the videos, please post a comment here to tell me if they were helpful or not! Thanks!

Japanese Water Pot

I created this pretty, tranquil scene, using Photoshop, from three different photos that I took in a local garden. I love the play of light on the pot. It all looks so peaceful.
I have begun to offer some of my creations for sale on Fine Art America. You can see more there at this link:  CarolAnn Gary Artist. Digital Art Canvas Prints

February Desktop Calendar

 

I checked my calendar twice, and yup, it is indeed February already! I am not at all sure how that happened. I always think of January as the rest up month after the busy holidays, but something happened this year and the days sped by-full of activity. I have actually done a lot of scrapping and designing over the last few weeks. I just haven't posted anything for some reason. I finished two wedding albums for two of my kids and am almost done with the 2010 albums for my granddaughters. 

Here is a link for a zip file containing a free calendar for your computer desktop. February Calendar Zip The zip includes two different sizes in layered psd files plus a jpg of the one I am using this month with my flower picture. You can use it as is if you don't want to use your own picture.