Julie Mead and Friends

Artistic Photo Overlays Set #4: Bokeh Blending

Artistic Photo Overlays set #4 consists of 5 bokeh blending overlays.  Bokeh overlays can be used to focus attention on a subject in the photo and help tone down distracting backgrounds. Other uses for the overlays is to add unique looks or even a touch of whimsy with shapes and color.

Sample photos with simple Photoshop instructions for using the bokeh overlays are included in the product. Basic knowledge of the photo editing program of your choice is suggested.

Each Bokeh Blending Overlay is sized at 9 x 12 inches with a resolution of 300 dpi.
Other uses for the overlays is to use them as background paper or photo frames.

Grateful (for old photos and slides)

I hope you enjoy this layout. I came across some old slides that were in some pretty bad shape. I had to do a lot work on them after I scanned them in. I wish the quality was better but I am so thankful to have them. This is me(the big sis), my sister, and my dad from years ago. This is one of the house's we lived in when my dad got his first job right out of chaplaincy training. My dad was great, he spent a lot of time playing with us kids. The extracted photo was very hard to do since the quality was so poor. I took the photo of the house a few years ago when dad and I took a trip there to see it. I added the extracted photo in front of the house because that was where dad probably pulled us in the wagon.

CREDITS:

Altered Fragment Eyelet by Karen Aicken

Manila Picks papers by Julie Mead

Floral Border by Kelly Savauge from Birds Bees Flowers

Crocheted flowers by Kay Eflin

Frame I used as a template from Viva La Blooms Elements by Julie Mead

Doodle Templates by Julie Mead

Heart and Scalloped Border from Holiday Sparkle by Michelle Schefveland
Metal pin and staple from Michelle Coleman
Glitter Border by Hollie Haradon or Holliewood Studios

Photo Editing Tutorial by Julie Mead

Julie writes tutorials for the fabulous digital magazine, Artisian Notebook (tm) each month.  October's issue features her tips for using the mosaic filter in both PSE6 and PSCS3.  Artisian Notebook is packed full of wonderful layout ideas, the latest trends to try, and creative eye candy!   Available monthly at E-scapeandscrap.net

Photoshop Tutorial Using Artistic Overlays

There are 2 sets of Artistic Photo Overlays in the boutique. I am often asked how to use them. Actually, once you start playing with them using the different layer modes for the overlays plus different opacity settings you can get a wonderful variety of looks. Sometimes you may get a really unexpected look that is very pleasing to your eye. This layout has a small sample of some easy ways to use them in Photoshop.

The Artistic Photo Overlays come in personal use versions and also Professional Use versions for photographers and scrap for others.

Artistic Photo Overlays Set 1

Personal Use Version

Professional Use Version

Artistic Photo Overlays Set 2

Personal Use Version

Professional Use Version

Special thanks to Ruth Davis for the use of her background for the lesson preview.

Blustery Day

Fantasy Scrapbook Layout--To Jaxon from God

This tender fantasy layout for my grandson combined a variety of kits and elements....easy to make with a one-of-a-kind result. 

To Jaxon from God

                  Stock Photo Stormy Sky by Julie Mead      Photo Masks by Werinka

 

                    Flowers to Deliver by Ruth Davis     The Artist in You by Kay Eflin & Ruth Davis  

  

Soldered Sentiments by Julie Mead      Soldered Sentiments II by Julie Mead

Photo masks can focus your photo and add an artistic edge.  I chose a sleeping photo of Jaxon to place into the mask then tucked it into the stormy cloud photo.  Cluster a variety of elements with texture and shape such as tiny flowers, leaves, beads, charms and twigs together to anchor the photo.  The title is a charm hung with a metal chain from the top of the layout.  I tucked a tiny tear in the corner of his eye.  Finally, add a favorite poem or write your own sentiment.  I chose to say:

Sometimes
we go through dark and stormy days
and our hearts are sad and lonely
...it is then that we remember those
that love us the most
...it is then we can rest our sadness
and trust that I am near
...it is then that you will know that
I have always loved you
Unconditionally

Julie's Totally Texture for Photos Tutorial

Find out how to use Julie's new Totally Texture for Photos in this step by step tutorial for Photoshop users--Using Texture on Photos which includes a FREE texture to download for the tutorial.