If you have been using Photoshop or Photoshop Elements for a while, you probably use Blend Modes or have had heard about them.

Blend Modes change how 2 layers interact with one other, and by using different Blend Modes we can create totally different looks.

If you are new to using Blend Modes, here is an excellent article, Blending Modes Explained- The Complete Guide to Photoshop Blend Modes, by Photoshop Training Channel,  that explains just what they are and how to use them.

My new Messy Twines can be used as-is, but really shine when used with Blend Modes.

Here is an example, a beautiful layout by CTM Glori. She has used Messy Twine behind the #16. The Twine adds subtle interest while not detracting from her entire page.

Here is a sample of Messy Twine for you to experiment with. Just click on the image to download. This Sample comes with a PNG file; while the complete Messy Twine comes with both PNGS and a .abr File.

Are you looking for a way to add color to your digital scrapbook papers, elements, or text quickly and easily?  Are you looking for a product that you can use over and over again and still create a new look with it each time?  If you have answered yes to either of these questions, I have a new product that can help: Colorizers 01 and Colorizers 02. And, of course, I am also offering them in a value-priced Bundle.

See the Colorizers in action in this 2-minute video:

Colorizers are available at Introductory pricing here at SugarHillco!

Do you want to see how easy this is for yourself? Click on the image below to download a Colorizer Sampler

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Have you ever found yourself working with a background paper and wanting to add just “a little more something” to it? Spatter Overlays might just be the answer for you.

New to my store, Spatter Overlays, will provide as much or as little drama to your pages as you like.

Recolor the overlays, clip papers to them, apply a style, experiment with Blend Modes.  Each technique will give you a different look, making these overlays extremely versatile.

Available here in the SnickerdoodleDesigns shop. Save 25% now through June 3rd.

Here is a sample for you to experiment with. I hope you enjoy it! Just click on the image below to download.  

If you were a traditional (hands-on) scrapbooker before you switched to digital scrapbooking, you might remember when tearing the edges of your photos to create a textured edge was very popular. I always found that very hard to do because I didn’t want to destroy my original picture nor did I want to order a lot of duplicate prints.  That’s just one of the great things about digital scrapbooking. To get a duplicate of our original, we can just use the keyboard shortcut CTRL + J (just one method of creating a duplicate) to get a copy of our original photo and then be as creative as we like, while still keeping our original photo safe.

This week I set about to recreate the look of torn photographs.   My efforts resulted in 2 new products, Torn Bits 01 and Torn Bits 02.  These products were created from original cardstock, torn, scanned and meticulously extracted, as I found this was really the best way to get the realistic look I wanted.

Torn Bits come in PSD and PNG formats. To use the Torn Bits, open a PSD file in Photoshop, clip your photograph or paper to the gray layer, and experiment with Blend Modes. Hard Light, Overlay, and Soft Light generally work the best, but it depends upon the photo you are using, so experiment to see what works best for you.

In Torn Bits 01, you will see texture in the white, torn edges, while the area where you clip your photo does not have texture.

In Torn Bits 02, you will see texture both in the white torn edges and on the area where the photograph is clipped. This set also includes a few folded, worn areas to add extra charm to your photo.

Save 25% now through May 27th, or choose the Torn Bits Duo and save 40% on both products.

I also have a sample for you to experiment with. Just click on the image below to download.

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