Join in Creatively - Check it Out!

[willpresley]

Jodi came up with a great idea that we are now ready to implement starting on the 16th.

I have 19 names from the other thread where all this was developed and brought to reality. So if you signed up there you're still on my talent list.

This is open to anyone who wants to participate. We are creating a document that each person gets to contribute to so that the end is a culmination of many talents.

DIAL-UP -- we'd like to offer you the chance to go early in the game, mainly because this file will be huge and down/upload times can be trying when you are on dial-up So if you have dial-up PM me so I can make a note of your name and your connectivity.

The rules are pretty basic:
1. Each person gets one layer to use (this can be multiple layers merged into one).
2. Each person gets an opportunity to work on the file before the next person is notified
3. Each person's work is their own layer and it wouldn't hurt to put your forum name as the layer name, so if someone likes the effect they can get in touch with you for further discussion.
4. When you are finished with your turn PM me so I can let the next person on the list know it is time to be creative.
5. The final outcome will be posted to pixentral to save me some bandwidth on my website.

I'll post the instructions for the website use in the next topic -- so it will be near the top for easy reference.

[willpresley]

Website access and guidelines.

It has been discovered that when uploading the file you must wait until the file name appears on the page before it is complete. If you don't wait it will generate an error when the next person downloads.

File name will be project00 to start and then be incremented by 1 (project01, 02, etc. There is a rename field for this purpose because the file won't overwrite an existing file. I'll manage the files by deleting the older ones. This way we won't have any OOPS! disappointments.

The file is downloaded using the down-arrow next to the file name and you'll always want to download the file with the highest number to its name.

UPLOAD NOTE: Upload seems to be slow so give it time to work.
DOWNLOAD -- seems to run pretty fast so it is OK. Also be sure to click on the down arrow next to the file -- clicking the filename may not work according to our test experience.

Additional Note: The upload only accepts a PSD file so no other file type can be uploaded -- this is a Photoshop Elements Project so that is the only file format we need.

[willpresley]

When it is your turn use the following URL to access the storage site for our project.



I believe the URL is right now -- sorry for any frustrations.

[Jodi Frye]

Will, you are the best ! ..I know I've told you that over an over but it's true...you are amazing ! Thanks again for all you have done. Will Presley for President !!!

...I wanted to mention...this is a scrapbook page..we all need to ad a 'little' something. Eventually it will be completely filled.

Please be considerate of others when adding images to the canvas.

[Wendy]

Jodi,

I have been away so am not up to date on this ... is the final thing going to be one scrapbook page? and does that mean that we each just add a little bit to the image ??

Oh help :)


Wendy

[Jodi Frye]

Wendy, yup, that's pretty much it ! ..a group project if you wish.

You will have your chance to download the file and add a little something to it...then you will upload it for the next person in line to work on it. It will stay in layers and all participants will be adding one.

Even just adding one little embelishment is good. It's a scrapbook page and we know there are plenty of trinkest and embelishments to go with the photos/images...whichever you decide to add is up to you. Just have fun with it !

PS try not to spill too much glue ;)

[Wendy]

Jodi,

Thank you :)

.... Glue ?? what me!! spill the glue?? ... as if I would. Why look what happened last time I had the glue bottle :lol: :lol: :lol:


Wendy

[willpresley]

Well it is Tuesday the 16th of August in parts of the world and since we're an international group that means it is time to begin working on the Scrapbook Page project we've all signed up for.

Jodi it is time to start the creation -- I'll know when you are done because there are no pictures on the website at this time.

[kerriann85]

Are we then proceeding in any particular order of people?

[Jodi Frye]

I'm on it Will :)

[willpresley]

Are we then proceeding in any particular order of people?

I figured to just use the order in which people showed interest in participating -- so you will be number 3 as I will have to give Mike some time when he gets back to catch up on things.

[Jodi Frye]

I'm done...under 400 kb :)

Hopefully everyone will remember to turn off the ' Maximise psd file Compatibility' under preferences>saving files. This will keep the file size down !

[willpresley]

Kathy it is your turn to work on the project., Jodi has already posted her work. Thanks.

[Wendy]

Hi Will ...

... whats my number :wink:


Wendy

[willpresley]

Wendy: You're 4th on the list...

[Wendy]

Will,

thank you :)


Wendy

[bwolford]

Or am I being a lazy American?

Brice

[willpresley]

Brice -- huh? Didn't quite understand your last post here.

In any event you're either 7 or 8 on the list of artists depending on when MikeH returns and is ready to take his turn.

[GaryK]

Will

I didn't get Brices post either :lol: :lol:

Ok who sings it....every time I read your tag line I can hear that song in my head :shock: :shock: . I'm sure lots sing it, but I hear a lot of shoo bopping in the one I know.

Gary.

[bwolford]

At least I think that's who sings it...

My obtuse way of posting the order ahead of time... For those of us who haven't been keeping track.

Brice

[bwolford]

I think it may have also been sung by the Crew Cuts originally and the Eberle brothers covered it later.

Brice

[willpresley]

I didn't have a song in mind when I chose that phrase -- but it has proved interesting.

[Wendy]

Mike will be back on the 24th ... he is enjoying the sun in Rhodes. :)


Wendy

[lindajay]

Will, do you think you could post the list, showing the order we are all in? Will there be a time limit for adding our piece of the creation?

Again, thanks for all your hard work on this project.

--Linda

[Lynn Dryer]

Life is but a Dream, by Lewis Carroll
LIFE IS BUT A DREAM ... "Life is but a Dream" is reprinted from The Hunting of
the Snark and Other Poems and Verses. Lewis Carroll. ...

[kerriann85]

I was thinking more along the lines of

Row Row Row your boat
Gently down the stream
Merrily merrily merrily merrily
Life is but a dream.

Which came first?

[Jodi Frye]

Well so far it's still showing Project00 which is the name of the first that got uploaded.

[GaryK]

Brice

Thanks..Ill have to check my CDs

Jodi

Hope its not m turn then if we are still waiting :lol:
I think I'm around 5 or 6.

Gary

[Kathy]

Jodi,

I was supposed to be second on the list, but I PM'd Will to please :oops: move me further down the list. So ..... I am not sure who is next.

Hope Will got the message or will see this post.

Kathy

[Jodi Frye]

Well, I'm sure he'll read the thread when he gets home from work...so I think Wendy was third... Wendy ? Were you third ? If so then you may as well begin gal ! Go Wendy, Go Wendy Go Wendy !!

[Wendy]

Jodi,

No its not me yet ... I am up to my ears in wedding photos and I just have to get them done this week.

Ummm ... I should be doing them now :oops:


Wendy

[Jodi Frye]

Wendy, i thought you were third ? Took me about 8 minutes to add my little tidbit...don't you have 8 minutes ?? :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Wendy]

Jodi,

I'm fourth ... Mike is ahead of me :)


Wendy

[Jodi Frye]

...but Mike wont be back t'il next wednesday :( OK then....

[Jodi Frye]

He'll be buzy catching up on answering all these Organizer questions :lol:

[willpresley]

I already planned to give Mike some time to catch up with everything before putting him into the loop. So we'll work things out as I've got a list of participants and can juggle people around to accommodate them.

[willpresley]

Kerriann85 it is your turn at the project Please let me know when you are finished so I can notify the next person. THANKS! :)

[kerriann85]

Oh geez, already?

I seriously can't get to it until the weekend due to job interview and building a stage tomorrow and then loading in and working a Clint Black concert all day Friday.
Do you want to bump me down or wait it out?


Going off right now to read how to ace an interview.

[Wendy]

Kerri,

Is this THE interview ????


Wendy

[kerriann85]

No, Wendy, THAT application isn't even finished yet.
This is part time photog at the newspaper. Nights and weekends, mainly sports.

[kerriann85]

Ok, I did it! Next one, batter up!

[willpresley]

By request -- the awesome list of talents involved in the Scrapbook Project.

Jodi Frye (done)
Kerriann85 (done)
Wendy (done)
Gary K (done)
Patricia Heere (done)
Brice (done)
Lindajay (done)
Spyder (done)
Kathy (done)
Mike H (done)
Triciadoll
Mary
Mayva
Pauline
Lynn Dryer
Lulu
Jazzfisher
Tony W
Jill
Tami Fry
Crafty Cabin
Drummermom

Anymore want to sign up send me a PM please. Thanks!

[jazzfisher]

Don't know if I fit the "awesome talent" part but am happy to be included in that group!!! :D

[willpresley]

Well, Jazzfisher -- I think power of positive thinking is a good thing -- and of coure, having fun in the process of creating too. :lol: :lol: :lol: 8)

[Wendy]

OK ...

I have done my layer and I'm just waiting for it to upload ... it is taking a while :)


Wendy

[willpresley]

Gary K -- time to play - your turn.

[willpresley]

I'll convert the files to JPEG on Sundays as that is the day I have 8 hours to myself and plenty of time to take care of this project. Most likely I'll do this early on Sunday (Central Time) so everyone should have them mid-afternoon or early evening at the latest.

[Wendy]

Hey Will ...

This is fun :)


Wendy

[tfry]

Sooo...

Is there someplace us nonplayers can see it when it's done?:)

[willpresley]

Tami -- this has been a fun project for me and good use of my webspace which I have plenty of. We'll post a final product on pixentral, but right now they are all PSD files being added to over time. Then on the weekend I'll convert them to JPEG so those who want to follow along with the progress can do so without having to download large files.

Why not join in and have a hand at adding to a scrapbook page. You're more than welcome to join us.

[tfry]

Muah!

I'm affraid I'd just wreck it :cry:

There's a reason I don't work in the graphics design department :wink:

[willpresley]

OK, but keep an watch on this thread so you'll know when the big finale is going to be posted. But we are only adding a little bit to each effort, so it is worth considering.

[Jodi Frye]

Tami, wreck it ? It's just a scrapbook page...you can add a 'little' something ...that's all ;) ...no porn ! :lol:

[tfry]

Ok, no porn, what about drop shadows? I'm obsessively fond of them...
:lol:

[willpresley]

Well the rules are you can use as many layers as you want -- but you have to merge your layers into one. So do I sign you up on the list?

[Jodi Frye]

drop shadows, throw shadows toss shadows swirly ball shadows ...whatever you want to do with them is fine by us !

[tfry]

Ok, you can sign me up, maybe I'll learn something from all you design pros!

[GaryK]

Ok

I'm done

Patricia Heere...... you are being paged. :)

Gary.

[GaryK]

Ooopps

Sorry Will.. I hogged your MC spot there. :lol:

Gary.

[willpresley]

This is all fun Gary -- and I appreciate the help. Boy when I get started on the Photo Shoot Assignment I'll be ready for help. But I'm have a great time with this.

[Jodi Frye]

Will,,,the photo assignment....all you need to do is post the 10 things and a deadline date. I will set up the links when it's time to post our images. The way i mentioned before...a new thread for every photo topic and we can just all use pixentral to post our images under each topic. This is suppose to be 'fun' and not a burden to anyone...especially you !

[willpresley]

Thanks Jodi -- It really isn't a burden on me because I'm having fun being involved with such a great group of people.

[Wendy]

Tami,

Glad you are joining in :)

I was a bit scared about doing it ... but once I started it was just fine. This is a great way of doing something together and I'm really looking forward to seeing the final result :)


Wendy

[Wendy]

Will ... you are a star for hosting it :)

and Jodi ... it was a great idea and I'm alreading looking forward to doing it again :D :D


Wendy

[willpresley]

Wendy -- Thank You!

I've thought that it would be a good thing to do again as well. We may be able to build on the idea and work on a themed project.

[Jodi Frye]

Well I can't wait to see the finished product !! ...I haven't been cheating to see what it looks like so far...that would spoil it for me ;)

[willpresley]

I haven't peeked either -- I figure I'll wait until I do the JPEG conversions. Though I have to admit -- I'm tempted.

[Wendy]

I've been tempted too ... be so far I am resisting it :)


Wendy

[bwolford]

It's beatiful!!!! You don't know what you are missing. I am amaze at the wonderful collage that's emerging from these individual talents. It's stupendous...

Brice

P.S. Did that make you peek?

[Wendy]

Nope ... I'm being good :)

Well so far I am


Wendy

[craftycabin]

Hi - I'm new to the forum, and I would love to join in the fun. Am I too late?

[willpresley]

We welcome everyone to join in -- I'll add your name to the list and when it is your turn I'll notify you. All the information is near the top of this thread so you'll be able to follow along. The link is also available for when your turn comes up -- it is simply a matter of downloading the file, working on it and then uploading it.

[Wendy]

hi there ...

... and welcome to the forum :)

Glad that you decided to join in on this one ... it is turning out to be fun.


Wendy

[Pauline]

8) :roll: See what happens when I go away for a few days!! I just discovered that this had started!!! Oh well, I'm way down on the list and it was easy to resist the temptation of peeking when I didn't know it had started. :wink:

[Wendy]

Pauline,

Ahhh ... but are you resisting it now :)


Wendy

[willpresley]

Well today I'll be converting the files to JPEG so you'll be able to PEEK using a small file to download.

[Wendy]

Hi Will ...

You are a star ... do let us know when the jpgs are available.

Until then I will wait :)

Wendy

[Pauline]

:lol: Yes Wendy, I am resisting, but I have a feeling when Will converts them, I won't be able to stand it! :lol:
It's a beautiful cooler day here today, so I do want to spend some time outside. Should have walked the dog almost 2 hours ago, but spent time reading on the deck instead. This is my kind of weather!!

[willpresley]

OK it is official to peek now -- the jpg files have a letter after their number so you can download them and they'll stay together in one area of the directory you use for download.

I like what I saw so come on PEEK!

[Pauline]

Gary, a man who can do embroidery!! I'm impressed!!! :D :D :D
Yup, couldn't resist, and I love it!!

[GaryK]

Pauline

I'm just too darn handy :lol: :lol:

Gary.

[kerriann85]

Any chance someone wants to stick a latest version of it onto pixentral? I have to change browseres to download and I'm too lazy. :oops:

[willpresley]

Here is the most current version via Pixentral

http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?pic=19MiA8ZFqY3ditAM2y5dIyhN9awHct0

[Pauline]

And just think of all the cool things you'll be able to do with that tablet of yours Gary!! :lol: :lol: Don't let your kids know you have it!!

[GaryK]

Pauline

My daughter laughed at me :lol: :lol: ....... "You can't draw!!!!" (exact words)

Well, she better not want to use it :lol: :lol:

Gary.

[Pauline]

Well when my kids tried it, the oldest one was the one that had the most difficulty getting used to it. (about 15 minutes!)
The first time you use the selection tools you will be very happy!

PS I've added a few pictures to my Gallery if anyone is interested. One gorgeous one of my golden retriever. I blurred the background behind him and it turned out so beautiful.

[GaryK]

Pauline

I like that one..very nice effect.

Selections are way easier to control..now to set up the buttons..that'll take some playing to get something I like.

Gary.

[Pauline]

Gary, what buttons? You mean the ones on the pen. Have to admit, I never use them! (yet) I was learning to much at once. For double click I just tap the pen twice. Half the time I forget there is the buttons on the pen. :oops:

[GaryK]

Pauline

Yup.... I just got the graphire, so no slider or panel buttons right now I have one set for spacebar so I can move around the pic when I am selecting.. but htat will probably change :)

Gary.

[Pauline]

Hey that's a good idea Gary. I find that even with the buttons on the graphire I am still reaching for the key board. Perhaps I should program one of my buttons on the pen for Ctrl J which I use a lot! Never thought of it!! I know I use the buttons on the intuos for brush size which is great (except I do have to cross my arm over to the right side, as I've left the left ones as Ctrl, space, shift and alt. I find I don't use the zoom in feature. It's fickle and seems to work when it wants so I end up doing + & - instead.

[willpresley]

B R I C E ! ! ! Your turn dude....

[bwolford]

I don't want to screw this up....


Brice

[Wendy]

Brice ...

Don't worry about it ... you will do just fine :)


Wendy

[bwolford]

I download the project04.psd file, but it's truncated and only 142KB. It should be bigger than that. I can download all the other files.

I don't want to go back to someone else work and ruin the chain. Can you check to see if project04.psd can be reloaded or check for a server problem?

Brice

[willpresley]

I'm going to check it now.

[willpresley]

You are right -- it didn't get uploaded completely -- I'll check with the last participant and see if they can upload again.

[willpresley]

Brice -- I'll let you know when I get the file uploaded again. I saw the small file size but didn't put it together until I did a download and your post, of course.

This happens when the file upload is interrupted -- a file is created but it is incomplete.

Wish I knew more about PHP to write a better page for our use -- but learning a programming language is like learning Elements -- it takes some time.

[GaryK]

Will

Don't sweat it .. you are doing a fantastic job :)

Gary.

[willpresley]

Thanks Gary.

I sometimes forget that other people don't have the same level of computer use and tend to make short of instructions or information. So I need to be supervised to some degree to make me put it into more usable form.

[bwolford]

Whew, glad it wasn't me. I won't be able to get to it until tomorrow night at the earliest...

Brice

P.S. Got a job to do. Gotta pay for my photography/photoshop/ and new Corel Draw habit. I used to play with pastels, pencil, and pen and ink in high school. With the tablet and the Corel painter, might be able to indulge yet another habit. I only have so much time.

[Wendy]

Will,

You are doing a great job ... and we all really appreciate it :) :)


Wendy

[willpresley]

Thanks for the words of encouragement.

Brice -- it is good to go now I just checked the file and it downloads fine.

[bwolford]

Will you are doing a great job and I appreciate what you are doing.

I now have the photo and will work on it tonight. Going to be a big day at work...

I wonder if a shot of Jimi Hendirx playing at Woodstock would blend into the project so far?

Brice

[bwolford]

I've posted my entry onto what's fast becoming a ... oops I almost spilled the beans and I know some of you haven't looked yet.

Hope you like the addition. I agonized over what to do for 3 hours and then my final idea came to me on a whim in the last 20 minutes and viola, there it is.

Brice

[willpresley]

Lindajay it is your turn and don't worry about Brice spilling the beans cause you get an official look at it. :lol:

[JennB]

Ooooohhh...can I look? I wanna look... :cry:

[willpresley]

Well you can download jpegs which are numbered with a letter after the number -- those are the official "OK TO PEEK" files. The PSD I convert on the weekend and then upload the jpegs for peeking.

It would kill me to have to wait weeks to be able to see some of the work.

Use the link to the web page and you can download the jpegs. This will give you some idea of how it started and how it progresses.

[Deborah]

ok ok......I want to view the image tooooooooo!!!! Please
I'm not sure where to go to download the photo

Hope you do this again, maybe i'll have more experience

D :wink:

[Pauline]

Deborah from what I've seen you are more than ready to enter!! Just go to the first page of this thread and the link is there. It's looking good as of Sunday! I'm impressed. :lol:

[Deborah]

Gosh.I think this is way out of my area....

this is kewl.....how in the world are they able to do all of this?
back to photoshop 101 again

thanks Pauline

[lindajay]

Okey dokey . . . I've added my 2 cents to the creation. This is fun! Thanks, Will.

--Linda

[willpresley]

Spyder you're up now. Have some fun!

[JennB]

I saw it...and it looks fantastic so far! :D Can't wait until it's all done...it's going to look mighty cool! 8)

[bwolford]

I think, when all is said and done, we should each write a mini-tut on how we did our respective contributions to what is turning out to be a fine, fine project.

I know I learned something and it was completely by accident. If I hadn't stumbled onto what I did I would still be working on it. I was searching for tutorials for what I had in mind, couldn't find anything that appealed to me (that's what the majority of my time was spent doing) and then I had a epiphany moment. It turned out to be a bad idea, but it lead to a good one by accident. Once I had that idea worked out, I need something to improve it. I couldn't figure out how to do my second improvement, but by searching withing PSE for that item, I stumbled on the next item... The trial and error each of you did would be interesting to me. Even if you didn't have any error...

Gotta say that tablet I bought would have made the work much easier, but I'm on the road again so it's back to the stick mouse.

So, how does that sound. Each person responsible for a layer needs to be working on a written mini-tut on how they did it. If you send it to me, I'll post it as a PDF that can be downloaded from a site I have. I'll even put links to your layer on the web page.

Just let me know.

Brice

[Wendy]

Brice ...

... Like that idea.

Mine was a bit complicated as I made not only the bag but also all the things that went into it so may not be able to go into how I made all of them.

I'll see what I can do with maybe one of the items :)


Wendy

[Pauline]

Wendy, you made that? Well how stupid of me. I should have known that. I thought it was a clip art. :oops:

[Wendy]

Pauline,

I don't use too much clip art ... only when I'm really busy.

I made that a few weeks ago as part of card I'm doing for someone ... it has a lot of layers !!


Wendy

[Jodi Frye]

NO ! I'm not going to look at it !!! :shock: I wont peek !!! I will wait !!

Wendy is trying to tempt us :wink:

[JennB]

Come on, Jodi...I know you want to see it! :wink: Go ahead and take a look...it won't hurt just too peek. :D

[bwolford]

Good point Wendy... You wouldn't have to explain every item in your addition because you used the same technique for almost each. The idea would be to touch on the major, unique techniques used and keep it simple. Same for everyone so far. Once you've told us how to do one thing, no need to discuss duplicates.

I plan to cover the discovery process in mine. How I stumbled onto what I did...

Brice

[Wendy]

Brice ...

I think I might just explain the screws instead :) :)


Wendy

[Spyder]

Sorry, hadn't checked this thread in a while, luckily I spotted my turn was up. All done now.
Don't laugh! I hand made it, and it shows!
:oops:

[willpresley]

Kathy -- it is your turn at the scrapbook page.

Let me know when you're done so I can notify the next one on the list.

Thanks and Enjoy!

[Kathy]

Spyder,

It does not!!!!!

Will,

Next batter up!

Kathy

[Mary]

I have a question - are we to leave room for a photo? :)

[Kathy]

Mary,

I think that it might be time to add some photos .... maybe in keeping with the "theme" of Linda's addition (without giving it away to those who have not peeked :D ). Just a thought ....... I decided to leave that up to the "real" photographers in the group.

Isn't that the purpose of scrapping ..... preserving photo memories ?? I was too CHICKEN to add one :oops: .

Kathy

[MikeH]

I'm back and ready at the Wacom :)

Mike

[Pauline]

Mike, welcome back...........We missed you!! Some of us "not so knowledgeable had to step up to bad and answer a question or two!! :lol: At least now I know a few answers!

[Dorrie H.]

Hi Everyone,

Is there any way that those of us who are not doing this, will be able to see what's actually being done. I'm not entered in this project but am interested to see what you people are doing. If it is possible can you give me and anyone else who's interested the steps to take to follow along.

Or do we just have to wait until it is all finished to see the results?

Curious :roll:

Dorrie

[bwolford]

Dorrie, go to the very first page of this thread. There is a link posted there. Go there and you can download the picture.

Brice

[Kathy]

Hi Mike,

Nice to have you back and thanks for the added clarification to Brenda in the other thread. You can take over now ..... :D

Hope you had a nice time and waiting to see all those new pics you probably took :D

Kathy

[MikeH]

Kathy,

Thanks... the holiday was great. I took lots of photos, I'll post some on the Gallery at the weekend.

Mike

[GaryK]

Mike

Welcome back ..we missed ya...in a manly, pat on the back sort of way :lol:

Gary.

[Jodi Frye]

missed ya ! ...in a wet kiss and big fat hug sort of womenly way... :lol: :lol: :lol:

Gary made me do it !

[Jodi Frye]

Oh ya...nobady has added a photo yet ??? I didn't look...but this thread told me and I'm laughing really hard...under my breath. I guess I'm guilty of being the first not to add a photo...I didn't feel ike it ;)

[GaryK]

Jodi

Did not :P :P

Gary.

[Jodi Frye]

did to :P :P

[kerriann85]

And of course if Jodi wasn't gonna be the first to add a photo, I certainly wasn't gonna be! Will be interesting to see who does, and where it goes after that!

[willpresley]

Mike it is your turn - I moved you down the list but since you are ready with Wacom warmed up -- go for it. All you need is at the beginning of the thread.

[lindajay]

Yes, I thought about adding a photo, myself, but thought someone else would be much more qualified to do that important step. So I added text, thinking it would spur someone on to add a photo. :lol: How funny that no one wants to. Go for it! We're all waiting with baited breath.

[bwolford]

I thought about that too, but I didn't have anything that fit the theme and photos are so personal that I thought I'd be tortured over finding something generic enough, but still interesting.

Brice

[willpresley]

Well there are 13 more artists to go -- surely one will have just the right pic to place into the page.

[Wendy]

I peeked !!!

Wow ... its doing great 8) 8)


Wendy

[Spyder]

I intended to add a photo but the theme made me feel it would spoil it. I think it's going just fine as it is. Maybe the next collage?

[Wendy]

I think that I agree with Spyder .. although maybe a photo specific to the way the collage is going would work.

Wendy

[Pauline]

I just couldn't wait and had a look again. I'm getting nervous as my time is nearing. Maybe looking will help with inspiration. Yikes, what am I going to do.........well I went and had my shower and BONG, the idea came into my head. It must have been the inspiration of reading both Jodi and Wendy's posts about where their ideas come from that helped me. So now I have my idea, and my fingers crossed that the "spot" will still be open and the idea will be okay. :wink:

Wendy when you "make" things like the purse, do you do it on it's own file and just add it to your work or do you do it all at once..........or is it one of those things that you just go with the flo with. I'm thinking it might be better to do my "piece" first and then just add it to the file. (and I wonder why I can't get a couple tutorials done a day --- 9:30 am, still haven't eaten or walked the dog----darn this forum :roll: )

[Wendy]

Pauline,

I make them in their own file then add them ... its easier that way.

For the bag first I had to make two lots of material, then the bag itself, pockets, handles, trimmings and handle holders (14 layers) then I had to make each tool (minimum 2 layers each) ... all in all there are 32 layers in it. ... plus shadow layers. All of the tools come out of the pockets and are complete ...

So I make things like that in its own file then save it for future use ...


Wendy

[bwolford]

I need a paint brush and a measuring tape. Wendy, Can I borrow yours?

Brice

[Pauline]

Thanks for the explaination Wendy. Now I understand that you make the fabric.......when you made the purse did you actually draw it too or was it a stamp/cutout that you used on the fabric? The same with the tools? Yes, I know I'm digging pretty deep into your head, but inquiring minds want to know.

[Wendy]

Pauline,

I'll post this in another thread ...

Wendy

[MikeH]

Mike it is your turn - I moved you down the list but since you are ready with Wacom warmed up -- go for it. All you need is at the beginning of the thread.

Errr ok here we go...

Mike

[willpresley]

OK -- I've converted the files to JPEG so you can download to see the progress of the week, to keep the page clean I've deleted all of last week's files.

Also - I had to use the page for the beginners as there didn't seem to be a way to create another page just for them. But the file name is different and shouldn't create a problem.

We now have 5 participants in the beginner00 series -- so I'm glad that more people are trying it out.

[Wendy]

... and it is looking good

Wendy

[bwolford]

Wow this is really starting to look good. Still no picture... Interesting.

Gotta practice my sewing so I can be like all the needle pointers on here.

Brice

[GaryK]

Will

Not sure if you noticed... Beginner 000 is huge... 32 mb.

Project 008 is only 2.5 mb or so.

This could just be a posting error or it could be on purpose. I just though the size discrepency was out of wack.


Gary.

[willpresley]

Good catch Gary -- I was wondering why it uploaded so slow -- didn't even think about file size -- will repost that one.

[GaryK]

Will

I was sitting there, trying to decide if I was going to peek at one the the jpegs when I noticed. The distraction of the file size stopped me from peeking :lol: :lol:

Gary.

[willpresley]

It was the resolution of the image when I reduced it to 72 from 299 it made a huge difference in the file size now it is just over 2 mb.

Well I have to peek when I convert the files from PSD to JPEG -- and it is making good progress so far.

The JPEGS are there so you can peek.

[Karin Sue]

I peeked. Very nice.

It would be nice for us peekers if you would take each stage image and create a web gallery and post it. Maybe with a caption indentifying who did each stage with a note on technique used?

I will peek again later to see the progress.

You are filling up the page. I there a photo already picked out somewhere that will be added or is that up to one of the contributors?

[willpresley]

Karen I like your idea of posting the pictures with information but I'm not at that level yet with my web programming -- for now we are relying on JPEG files to show progress; but alas it doesn't contain the layers like the PSD file does and hopefully everyone is naming the layer after their forum name so you can ask about a particular effect.

There has been a little talk about a picture but it really is up to each person in their turn to decide what to do with the scrapbook page -- so we'll just have to wait until it is complete or until someone puts a picture to it.

I am hosting this project and you are welcome to join in -- I can add you to the list -- or if you prefer I also have a beginner page started. In any case you can join in where you feel comfortable.

[Wendy]

I think that I'm going to peek this weekend ... I just can't wait any longer :) :)

Wendy

[GaryK]

How many more people have still not added their bit yet?

I'm getting anxious :lol:

Gary.

[willpresley]

There are 13 more people to add to the page... could be a week or so longer.

[Wendy]

Wow ...

... so there are still quite a few to go yet :)


Wendy

[GaryK]

I was hoping there were just a few...it's getting tempting. :shock: :shock:

[lindajay]

Is it still Mike's turn?
--Linda

[Wendy]

Mike,

Have you finished ???? :)


Wendy

[MikeH]

Is it still Mike's turn?
--Linda

Yeah sorry folks - I had to go away this week... I'll be catching up with it today.

Mike

[lindajay]

Hi Mike -- are you still there? Maybe Will can switch you to a later date if you're tied up with other things right now??? What do you think, Will? Seems the project has kind of gone into hibernation. :lol:

--Linda

[Wendy]

Linda,

Mike is away again but he should be back late tonight :)

Wendy

[lindajay]

Oh, no problem! Maybe he'll come back full of inspiration! :D

--Linda

[Wendy]

Linda ..

... If he took his laptop with him he may have had time to do it whilst he was away :)


Wendy

[MikeH]

Hi folks...

I got back tonight... sorry to have held things up.

Mike

[jazzfisher]

Mike,
No problem for me, gives me more time to figure out how to do want I want to do! :D

[MikeH]

Sherry,

Aaaahhh but you haven't seen what I've concocted... :twisted:

Mike

[jazzfisher]

Mike,
Don't make it too good, mine won't measure up!!!! :lol:

[MikeH]

Sherry,

Oh don't worry... I'll be lowering the level... :oops:

Mike

[jazzfisher]

Mike,
I don't believe that for one moment!!!! :shock:

[MikeH]

Sherry,

I'll be on the case tomorrow... :wink:

Mike

[jazzfisher]

OK!!!
We'll be waiting! :D

[Pauline]

Mike, don't use my spot!! :cry: I got a brain storm over a week ago, and then it was your turn and I waited and waited, and now 4 more people ahead of me and I worry that when it's my turn my perfect idea won't work any more. Ohhhhhh this is so stressful. :cry: :wink:

PS I can't tell you exactly where my spot is, because I'm sure as soon as I do, you will think it's the perfect spot for your creation. So I will just cross my fingers and hope for best. (really tough typing that way though. )

[MikeH]

Pauline,

I've enlisted the services of an internet psychic so I know exactly where that spot is... :twisted: :twisted:

Mike

[jazzfisher]

Mike,
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[GaryK]

Mike

You found psychics on the internet :?: :?: :?: I can't believe it!!! Next thing you will be telling us about alien photos :lol: :lol: :lol:

[MikeH]

Gary,

My psychic said the internet side of her business has really taken off quickly, she didn't see it coming.

Mike

[Wendy]

Mike ...

Groan ..... :roll: :roll: :roll:


Wendy

[MikeH]

Wendy,

I knew the third glass of wine was a mistake...

Mike

[Wendy]

Mike,

Just the three !!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


Wendy

[willpresley]

Mike are you aware of our plans to migrate to another planet and set up a PSE 3 colony?

[Wendy]

Will ..

I thought we agreed not to tell Mike about that :wink: :wink:


Wendy

[MikeH]

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[Wendy]

Mike,

Just kidding :lol: :lol: :lol:

Are you joining us on the space ship ... see you go away for a few days and when you get back we are off exploring space :)


Wendy

[Pauline]

:cry: :cry: MIKE :cry: :cry:
You're mean!

[Wendy]

Pauline ...

Has he taken your spot ????

There really were some advantages to going early on !

Wendy

[willpresley]

Well Mike hasn't posted yet so we are still in suspense about Pauline's spot on the page... 8)

[Pauline]

If he does, you'll hear me cursing! :twisted:

[MikeH]

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[MikeH]

Are you joining us on the space ship ... see you go away for a few days and when you get back we are off exploring space :)

I'd better be careful, one day I'll come back and you'll have all gone!!! Just remember to pick me up on the way...

Mike

[Wendy]

Mike,

Donlt worry ... we have you on our tracker system. As soon as we take of a displacement map is created and you get repositioned :) :)


Wendy

[willpresley]

Drummermom it is your turn -- have fun!!!


Here is the link for easy access:

[Pauline]

:lol: Big kiss for Mike. You didn't take my spot!! You came close though! I did my piece today, and now I'm patiently waiting for my turn.

[MikeH]

Pauline

:)

Mike

[GaryK]

Pauline

Does this mean you are peeking???

I haven't looked since I did my needlpoint :lol:

[jazzfisher]

Gary, I'm so impressed that you let your feminine side come out--what with painting your fingers & toenails & now needlepoint! :shock:

[GaryK]

Sherry

I think that was Brice with the painting bit :lol: :lol: I only stenciled mine. Really cool thing my daughter got. :lol: :lol:

Oh... and it was a manly spider I stenciled.

[jazzfisher]

Whoops!
Of course, it was a manly spider ( 8))---

[GaryK]

Honest

I might have a pic of it, or at least my daughters friend might. I think she took one of our thumbs

[jazzfisher]

Spiderman of Ontario---next thing you'll be wanting a cape to wear...

[GaryK]

Oh man, a cape would be sooooo cooool.

[jazzfisher]

:lol:
You could use a bath towel--like my little brothers used to-for a cape. I'm sure that would impress your daughter :D

[GaryK]

I'll have to wait for her friends to come over to try it out..... no point in doing it just for her :lol: :lol:

[jazzfisher]

Make sure you have a shot of something alcoholic & give the camera to your wife---we to make sure we don't miss this shot... :lol:

[Pauline]

Yes Gary, I have peeked. I had to start thinking about what I could add. I didn't want to get it and then spend time worrying over it, and pressuring myself. I think you will love it! I worked very hard on it and it's sitting on my computer just waiting to be added. :lol:

[Wendy]

Pauline ...

Oh I do hope that no one takes your spot ... otherwise it will be back to square one :(


Wendy

[drummermom]

I'm sure glad Will sent me a PM...things have been so hectic that I haven't gotten to this part of the forum in weeks....so I will go and figure out what to do next. :)

[drummermom]

Hi all,

I just sent a PM to Will but figured I'd post here, too. I've got to pass my spot to the next in line -- just received news that my grandma is in the hospital and likely won't make it through the weekend, so I doubt that I'll be able to get to it this weekend or next week....no inspiration at this juncture anyway.

Thanks for waiting on me,

Karoli

[willpresley]

OK, I've moved Drummermom down to the botton of the list to give her time to deal with life events --

Triciadoll it is your turn now...

[Wendy]

Will ...

When can I peek :) :)


Wendy

[willpresley]

Have you peeked previously? There has only been one addition in the last 3 weeks so not much has changed. I'll convert Project09 to a JPEG and that is the most current one at this time.

[Wendy]

Hi Will,

Thank you :)


Wendy

[willpresley]

OK, I've now posted a jpeg file that shows the most up-to-date copy of the Scrapbook page -- I just hope the remaining people haven't lost any enthusiasm for the project.

[Wendy]

Will ...

... have sent you a pm :)

Wendy

[Pauline]

Will I haven't lost my enthusiasm. I'm ready to go. I think as Karoli did, if you can't get an idea going in a couple of days you should pass off until you are ready. I'd hate to see this loose it's momentum as it's great fun. (and I really worked hard on my piece!! :lol: )

[Wendy]

Pauline ..

... Oh I do hope that no one take your spot :)


Wendy

[Jodi Frye]

Indeed I have been thinking about this lately. I still have not peeked and don't intend to. How many more users still have to add to this ? It would be really nice to see it by Thanksgiving ;)

[willpresley]

RULE MODIFICATION:

In the interest of keeping a momentum for this scrap book project I have given some thought to putting a time limit on each turn. This will work out because sometimes life has a way of taking us away from something.

The result of not getting your part done in 72 hours (3 days) will be your getting moved to the bottom of the list. You'll not lose your work but you may have to adjust to fit the page due to other additions.


If anyone objects to this ruling please respond via the thread. Thank You!

[willpresley]

This is the balance of the people who signed on for this project. I thought I would bring the list forward from page 3.

Triciadoll (done)
Mary (done)
Pauline (done)
Jazzfisher (done)
Tony W
Jill
Tami Fry
Crafty Cabin
Drummermom
Mayva
Lynn Dryer
Thomas T
Lulu

[GaryK]

Holy mackeral Will

I didn't think there were that many in total :shock: :shock: :shock:

[Wendy]

Gary ...

... with so many still to go I can see why it needs to be 3 days. Otherwise we will still be here at Christmas :) :)


Wendy

[Pauline]

Will I think that's more than fare and an excellent idea. :lol:

[GaryK]

I really thought we were almost done :lol: :lol: I figured 3 or 4 more to go..boy was I wrong.

[jazzfisher]

Hey, the best is yet to come!!!
:D
Hope there is enough space left by my turn!! :D

[MikeH]

RULE MODIFICATION:

The result of not getting your part done in 72 hours (3 days) will be your getting moved to the bottom of the list. You'll not lose your work but you may have to adjust to fit the page due to other additions.Will,

Good job I've had my go already then... :lol:

Mike

[Wendy]

Mike ...

Just what I was thinking :) :)


Wendy

[GaryK]

All those who are finished, and like the rule change, put up their hands :lol: :lol:

[Jodi Frye]

http://jasm.smugmug.com/photos/9997817-M.gif

[Wendy]

http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/wavesmile.gif (http://www.millan.net)



Wendy

[jazzfisher]

Wise guys!!!! :lol:

[Wendy]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I know ...


Wendy

[Mary]

http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/wavesmile.gif (http://www.millan.net)
I agree even though I am not finished!

[Kathy]

I think that it is a "super" rule modification! :D

Kathy

[lindajay]

I'm no good at those cute little "smiley guys", but I like the modification.

--Linda

[MikeH]

I agree even though it's because of me :lol:
http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/wavesmile.gif (http://www.millan.net)http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/cheerleader.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Mike

[Wendy]

Mike ...

... :lol: :lol: :lol: very nice !! :lol: :lol:


Wendy

[bwolford]

Yea verily I say. Tis time for such a modification.

Brice

[Pauline]

Mike, considering you didn't 'sew' yours, it really shouldn't have taken you that long!! :twisted:

[MikeH]

Pauline,

I was waiting for the glue to dry...

Mike

[Pauline]

:lol: Geez what kind of glue do you people in the UK use??? Must reak havok in your schools. :wink:

[triciadoll]

OHHHHHHH...I'm next! Sorry...gone for the weekend...I'll add mine tonight! :lol:

[MikeH]

triciadoll,

Now don't you go holding things up like some people :lol: :oops: :lol: :oops:

Mike