hello! I know, I know, what the heck am I talking about? Well, let me fill you in.... So, on the last big update for the PL app, they added a new feature called "Preferences". This addition allows you to change your default settings for layouts, collages, text, and drop shadows. What is a drop shadow, you ask? Well, in order to give your pages a more dimensional look, they have a small shadow around all the "pockets". This gives the pages a little more depth, making them appear more like a physical page. Now, with the option to turn the shadow off, you are left with a flat look, allowing you to take away the pocket look. This makes your pages look like a more traditional scrapbook page. Here's how you do it: Ok, so where am I going with this? Lately, I have been venturing outside if the PL app world and playing around with a more digital scrapbook look. I can this in my PixelLab app. But, working on a phone can be tedious when putting together a layout. Thats where leaving the drop shadows behind can help! I can simply add my photos into whatever pockets I want, change the background color, and the other pockets to match and, voila!, I've got a template! Then, I just simply export into PixelLab and add my digital embellishments. While this probably won't be the main way I scrap, it is just another option that I like to have in my arsenal. See below for an example :) First, I open up the Design A template and add my pictures . Then, I start adding the white cards from the Neutral Card Pack to match my white background. This will give me a clean, white negative space. If you want to change the color, just use whatever kit you want, pick a color, and then make sure you have solid cards to match the background options so they match and make a solid color. Last, you will end up with a page like this. Export directly into PixelLab (or app of your choice), or save to your gallery and upload within PixelLab. And start adding embellishments!! Eek! I just love experimenting and trying these new methods of app scrapping! For this page, I used the "Anything You Can Imagine" kit, by Shawna Clingerman (love her!). I hope you get the chance to try this! If so, let me know in the comments below :)
Peace, Anne
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I'm Anne! Follow me as I go through life as a new mom and soon-to-be wife. Always looking for a creative outlet, I want to share all my ideas with you here at Life by Design! Archives
February 2018
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