Template Challenge #2

[Sine]

*** UPDATE ***

I just wanted to let you know that I'm taking down my template free'bee' to create a CU friendly pack for the shop. Last chance to download for free is aug. 31st.

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It's time for a new template, and this time we're having focus on multiple photos..

I've made this for you:
http://gq.hemligt.net/.cache/640x640-bySine_PhotoAGanza.jpg (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7959)
(click on the image to go to download site)


The rules for this one is to use at least 4 photos AND a multiple word title - Wordart is ok too.. :D
I'll be handing out RAKs again, and will especially be looking for balance, use of colors and dropshadows!

Here's my go with the template.. :)
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/600/PhotoAGanzaLO.jpg (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7982)

I used Ellies She Dreams kit.

Please put the layout in the Challenge/Templates gallery so that we can have everything at one place. :D
- And please remember - Have fun!!

[jaye]

Great template and challenge Sine!! Thanks, this will take a little thinking on my part, how I want to do this but I'm definitely game.

[Jennifer]

great template! can't wait to play

[KayJay]

I'm in. Love you templates.

[robbrd]

This one looks like a challenging one.

[nikkiana]

Great template! Can't wait to do this challenge!

[~Cathi~]

Oh wow, what an awesome template!! Thanks Sine!!

[~Cathi~]

Must admit I'm a bit challenged with the text curve :(

[Ginger_79]

I have to find the time for doing this one. I had an instant idea what to do with this beautiful template. So, count me in!

Yeah, the text curve... my paths are not working properly (computers, beasty little things they are!), but I'll try to do it manually and just bend a new text field, I guess. Ooooor, even better - I'll try to convince my father to leave me his newer PS version. Now that I have to install anyway. :-)

[Sine]

Ohh.. Well if you're using PS CSX you can just chose the text tool, select the Journaling layer and doubleclick on top of what I made and write your own instead..
I don't know with PSE and PSP but I can tell you what I did.. :)

I wanted the text to go another way around than usually, but didn't want to mirror it so I made a circle with my marquee tool, right clicked and chose scelect inverse, then right clicked and chose make work path. At last I chose the text tool and clicked ON the circle line where I wanted my text to start and voila - I was good to go.. :D

I hope some of this helps.. I didn't intend to make a template that I was the only one to use.. LOL

[~Cathi~]

Hmm I'll give that a try in PSP, but not sure it will work.. I'm sure I'll work something out though!! :D Thanks for your help Sine.. off to work on it now!!

[Fairytale_Studios]

ooo this template RAWKS! Multiple photos are my weakness, so this will be perfect!

[~Cathi~]

Here we go! Here's mine :)

My First Dolly (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8042)

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/500/medium/myfirstdolly2.jpg

[Amysout]

That's so cute Cathi!!

[charliesnana]

Love templates. I'll be back with something soon.

[charliesnana]

Got it done. Here is my Through the Years (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8118)

[johubb]

I really loved this template, and I thought Ellie's mango tango kit complimented the pictures well:

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/609/the_beauty_of_God_s_creations-web.jpg

[Biebels]

This was fun! I combined this challenge with another challenge, together with my pictures they were made for eachother! I had a hard time fitting all the journaling in, but I think I got it.
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/500/medium/Orchard-Scrapmatters.jpg (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8122&ppuser=1559)

[ronandmary72]

I really love this template - thank you so much!

Here's my LO (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8139)

[Ginger_79]

Ok, I figured it out with the journaling. Had to do it seperately in CorelDraw. Well, it's not perfect, but it's there. Here's my LO:

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8172

Thanks for the template and challenge Sine!

[Jaline]

I love that gorgeous template, thank you

[jaye]

That's adorable Cathi.

[leeanne]

Thanks Sine for a great template.
Heres mine
http://http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8192

[veggiesaurus]

Here is my template layout! (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8202)

[jeepmama]

Wow.... my first template challenge, and it was a doozy!! Thanks, Sine for the wonderful challenge. I'm still very new at this and I had to reach for my Elements books several times!!

Here is my finished product. I hope you like it. I titled it "Oceans of Wonder"

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8203

Thanks again, and please keep the challenges coming!

:stars:

[mickey032]

I love your templates. Had a lot of fun with this one. My layout is in the gallery for you to check out.

http://http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8214

Hope you like it! One of my husband's favorites I've made so far.

[karyn]

Great template Sine!!

I just upgraded to PSE 6 and this was my first LO using the new program, it took me a while to figure it out, but here (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8216&ppuser=5838) is my take on it.

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/609/medium/Colouring-Cousins.jpg

[Yam]

Wonderful template, thank you!
Here is m y LO:
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8278
Yam~

[Yam]

Should I post the LO here or in the gallery? I did right giving just a link to the gallery?
Yam~

[Stacey]

I've got it all done except the curved text. I can't seem to do it in PSP XI and I tried what Sine posted about it, in PS CS3 and that didn't work either...any ideas anyone?

[Biebels]

I've got it all done except the curved text. I can't seem to do it in PSP XI and I tried what Sine posted about it, in PS CS3 and that didn't work either...any ideas anyone?
I just opened the template in PS CS3, doubleclicked on the journaling-layer and typed away :001_cool:

[Stacey]

LOl...that's exactly what I'm doing. Is there a certain text tool I should be on? I usually use PSP XI for my scrapping and PS CS3 for editing pictures, so I'm completely lost!

[charliesnana]

Let me see if I can put this in writing. I'm using PSPX2. Choose the pen tool (check Connect Segments and Create On Vector and choose 'draw lines point to point'). Starting at the point where you want your text to begin, begin clicking along the path you want it to go (many clicks will probably be needed). What you create will look strange as it fills in and begins to look like a semi-circle, but not to worry. This is a layer that you can turn off when you finish. When you have your path the way you want, then choose your text tool. Hover over the starting point and when the "A" shows a rocker under it, left click to anchor the text tool and begin typing. The text will follow the path you just created.

I agree that it is a lot of trouble and I have not used it very much. Then again, if I used it more it might get to be a lot easier.

Sure would love to hear it if there is an easier way to do this in PSP.

[Bec]

Great template! Thank you!
I tried to do something a bit different (for me) with the photos.
Here's my Box of Nuts :)
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/609/boxofnuts.jpg (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8312)

[Sine]

Hi Stacey.. If you have PSCS2 or 3 it's far easier just to select the journaling layer.. Press the text tool.. Double click on the text I wrote to highlight it and then just type on top of it.. ;) I hope you find a way that works! :D

Shari I'm so glad to hear that there's also hope for PSP users!

I didn't intend to make it this hard on you guys.. I must say I'm totally amazed by the layouts you've all created this time!! Fantastic layouts!! Remember to go in and check out the gallery, cause not all post their links here.. :)

[ceejay]

Here's mine:

The Beauty of Nature (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8378)

I use PowerPoint to scrap and I have no way to do text paths so I did everything else in the template. I hope this is OK.

[neety]

I've combined the template and wordart challenges for my first challenge attempt. I had no problems with the text path in PSE3.

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8384

[KayB]

What a great template..thank-you Sine !
Here is mine:
http://scraporchard.com/forum/../gallery/data/609/thumbs/00_Sweet.jpg (http://scraporchard.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8424) 100% Sweet
KayB (http://scraporchard.com/forum/../gallery/member.php?uid=1327)

[nanwu]

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8484

hope this is alright credits are in the gallery

[scrappinmint]

Great template Sine! Can't wait to play.

[Stacey]

Ok, I gave up on the journalling layer :( I am running out of patience with it LOL! So here is my LO (sans journalling)!

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8495&ppuser=231

[tishawj]

Here's the link to mine
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8533

[sunny1972]

Hi,

there are some beautiful LOs! I love this template its often difficult to place many photos! Thank you.

heres mine http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8552

Thank you for looking!

[CaliLove]

I love this template! I can't wait to work with it!

[meejay]

Great template - thanks so much! I hit some mojo road blocks on this one - I have been working on it for a week!!! Can't wait to see the next challenge and thanks again.

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8805&ppuser=41
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/500/yoshi-DQ-visit.jpg

[jillzey]

Stacy and charliesnana,

There is a much simpler way to create the path for your text in PSP than drawing point to point. Just use the Preset Shape tool to draw a vector circle to match the white circle on the Paper layer in the template. That will give you a nice smooth circle for your text to go on.

Suz Shook has an excellent PSP help site. Her tutorial for Text On A Path in PSP 9 explains the what, how and why so you can understand what's happening. She covers everything, including how to reverse the path so that text along the bottom of the circle will run in the right direction.

I have no problems following the tutorial in PSP X, it should be just as clear for your versions, I don't think Corel messed with the Text tool much, unless they changed some icons. If you run into any problems, I'll be glad to answer your questions.

Text On A Path in PSP 9 http://suzshook.topcities.com/tutorials/textoncurve/9index.htm

Jill

[jencushing]

Here's my LO for the challenge...
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8841

[jaye]

I got it all done..so proud and then realized it had to be a multi word title......can the fact they're twins count?
Sisters (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8857)
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/500/AD_SG_FA_Temp_Sine.jpg

[scrappinmint]

Finally got mine done. I combined it with the apple cart challenge.
Smiles and Magic (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8876)
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/532/medium/smiles_and_magic.jpg

[HollyDolly]

I can't wait to try this!

[tiffany scraps]

Here is mine. Thanks for another great template. http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8962

[Sine]

OMG I've lost track.. LOL!

There are SO many great layouts and I apologize for not having commented on them all..
You guys are just SUPER talented!

[pinky7]

Here is mine! It was a challenge and I had to move a couple of photos around but I made it work!
Smile for the Camera! (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9419)
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/609/thumbs/Smile-for-the-Camera.jpg

[apupplo]

Heres mine...

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9447

Angel

[deej]

I finally got the text to go on a curve. It's not the way I wanted it but it works.

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9645

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/609/templatechallengescraporchard-optimized.jpg

[melody]

Thanks for the great template! I need to scrap with more multi-photo pages!

I Love My Kitty (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9669)

[**Holly**]

Here is mine!!!
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9729&nocache=1
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/609/SOtempsleep.jpg?166

[mrsduke2u]

I hope that this challenge is still open. Looks like a great one :)

[mimilou designs]

THIS IS MINE
http://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/11/63/67/25/hugo410.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=3369&u=11636725)
with my kit P'TIT MEC

[mrsduke2u]

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/609/rhys_birth_lo2.jpghere is mine
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9821&ppuser=8292
I figured out how to add the Image... woo HOO

[valerie]

Hiya, I love this template!! But I don't really like my layout with it :( But I've tried about 3 times now to do a layout with this stuff, so this is it whether I like it or not!

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/609/070910-tigersanctuary.jpg (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9841)

[MGMum]

Here (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10161) is mine.

Thanks for this challenge! I was away for a month with no computer and this is the first layout I've done since I've been back. :)

[KayJay]

Here is mine
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10440&ppuser=8
but I feel like I am in the wrong thread??? Confused.

[scrapsofcandy]

Here is mine. (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10587)

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/609/Alexis_Year_00-p00178.jpg

[Marineswifey]

Here is mine!!
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10648

[chellebelle]

Ok so can I ask a silly question? I didn't see how long we have to complete the challenge? Is it one template challenge each month?

[Lilipuce]

SO great template. I'll try to do it this week-end... Thanks Sine.

[Marineswifey]

Here is mine...

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10648&ppuser=5399

[Bethanny]

Is it too late to join in??

http://scraporchard.com/gallery/data/500/WEBTrolleyRide.jpg (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10787)

Thanks so much for the awesome template!

[SeaChelle334]

Here is mine.
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10807

[Lilipuce]

And here is my LO

http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/11/78/30/87/08_08_11.jpg (http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10811&nocache=1)

[KimberlyRae]

Here's My Layout using Sine's Awesome Template!
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=12665&ppuser=6997
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=12665&ppuser=6997