Tutorial using the NEW Quick Page Templates

I have been asked how my new templates work, so i thought i would do a picture 

tutorial i hope it helps, and shows you how easy they are to use for a quick layout your way :)

I use Paint Shop Pro X8 but as long as you have a program using layers you are good to go.

Step 1 - Open your Template

Step 2 - Choose the Papers you wish to use.

Step 3. Open your first paper in your program.
Copy your paper ( Edit - Copy)

Paste as a new layer on top of the template

Make sure it is UNDER the template

(select and drag down) 

Step 4 - Repeat Step 3 with the second paper, dragging it to the MIDDLE layer

Step 5 - Select (Highlight) your TEMPLATE layer and grab your MAGIC WAND

click the area you wish to delete - you will get marching ants.

Now Select the paper you wish to alter in our case the MIDDLE LAYER and hit DELETE

Step 6 - You now have your two papers in place :)

Next we add our photo, UNDER the template layer but on top of the papers.

For my Photo the template is the wrong way so we will rotate it.

IMAGE - FREE ROTATE - RIGHT - 90 - OK

Step 7 - OK now i am going to size my photo to fit behind the squares.

Or you can fill each square with a different image, or use the large space
for the photo and the small squares for papers or elements.

OK Now select your MAGIC WAND and the TEMPLATE LAYER

select the large area at the side of the squares, switch to your MIDDLE PAPER 

and HIT DELETE.

Step 8 - I am now adding a drop shadow to add some definition

Select the TEMPLATE LAYER and your DROP SHADOW ( White Arrow on Image)

and add a drop shadow of your choosing and press OK 

And thats it, all you have left to do now is personalize it with Elements or Journalling.

You can see the full range of templates in store HERE 

Any Questions please ask :)

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Jacqui Sneak peek 2 Butterfly Garden 27th April 16

Hi folks Jacqui here with sneak peek no 2 of the NEW DLD kit Butterfly Garden being released May 16.  This is a quick scrapbook page of my nieces wedding.  Hope you like till next time Jacqui over and out.

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Jacqui Sneak peek 1 Butterfly Garden Launching May 16

Hi folks I've got a quick sneak peek for you of the NEW kit Butterfly Garden from Dragons Lair Designs being released May 16.  I made a lovely scrapbook page of my nieces wedding it was a Gretna Green affair!  Hope you like till next time Jacqui over and out.

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Dragons Lair Designs Sunday Showcase

The rules are simple! 

1. Leave a link to a recent Dragons Lair Creation (not a repeat and new within the last two months) that you have created using any of Janette's products, in the Linky below.

2. Creations should be made up mostly with Janette's products.

3. Make sure you complete all fields in linky so we can reach you in the

 event that you win.

4. All entries are due by midnight GMT on Friday.

5. Only one entry per person.( no duplicate entries from previous weeks)

All entries will be put into a random list generator and one person will win

a product of their choice from Dragons Lair Designs store!

We can't wait to see your projects !

LAST WEEKS WINNER IS 

DONT FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE NEW ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS COLLECTION

CLICK IMAGE TO GO TO STORE.

Ok that all said here is your Sunday Showcase Freebie.

DID YOU MISS THIS YOU CAN STILL GET IT IN THE £1 shop here  

See you next week :)

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Digital Time with Artistic Expressions Collection

I have completely run out of ideas for my art prompts so off to digital world I have traveled.  This amazing collection "Artistic Expressions" is really and truly so stunning with such vibrant colors and so many elements to work with you will have a blast!

I wanted to enter a new art journal challenge and the theme was about going into the woods.  I have been interested in the British Library's releases of copyright free images and this one was done right before Easter but I had to crop the image a bit to get it to fit right and then I used a little Photoshop color play to add a hint of color.  This would be so nice for busy mom's who want to catch those special moments but time to cut and glue is just not there yet!  Snap those photos and pop in a collection from Dragons Lair Designs and you can do a layout with all the journaling you want on it in a matter of very little time.  I like to do all digital for this reason because I remember those oh so busy days and also not capturing some special moments because of the busy days.

Our April Challenge is "Anything Goes" so come play; it is a super easy one!  And catch our Sunday Showcase where you will find a freebie and mini challenge double fun!  And as always our linkys are below to all our sites for you to visit and stay and visit with us!

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Artistic Expressions Inspiration from Susan

Hi Susan R here!

This is another post featuring the latest collection at

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Artistic Expressions

Look at those beautiful colours!!

I was fortunate enough to have a mini kit to play with 

- and I showed you my April Calendar at the beginning of the month...

Today I am showing you a BIrthday card...

To start I printed two copies of a paper from the collection on a piece of A4 card. I scored and cut them out with tabs as shown.

I stuck them together to make two slip covers joined in the middle.
 (I could then slide tags into these.) 

I added strips of more paper threaded with ribbon along the bottom edge of both sides.
 I used a punch to cut the holes for this.

Next I made the tags - using more elements from the collection - more ribbon and silver Happy Birthday stickers.

I slid these inside the slip covers...

I added a buckle and more ribbon to tie it together and added another Happy Birthday to this...

Do take a look at Dragons Lair Designs for 'Artistic Expressions' and all the other lovely designs!

Happy Crafting!

More Fun Wirh Artistic Expressions Collection!

I think I could create forever with this fabulous kit "Artistic Expressions"  and I am having so much fun doing it!  The colors I think take me back to my almost hippy days that I would love to relive now!  Tie dyed shirts and awesome flowers remind me of favorite songs and songs always lead me to ideas for projects soooo...yep, another mojo activator make :)  That blank space in our heads sometimes just needs one word or a hint of an idea to jump into full gear so here is number three of this series.  A three dimensional make with a handy dandy pocket to pick a gorgeous flower or funky paint splat and follow the lead it gives you!

Please remember our April Challenge is "Anything Goes" and join in the fun and don't miss our new event on our Facebook Fan Page "Sunday Showcase" where you will find a freebie and a mini challenge!  Lots to see and do with the Dragons Lair Designs kits and links so click and follow up on all the fun with us.

 Dragons Lair Designs Store

Dragons Lair Designs Challenge Blog 

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Dragons Lair Designs Page

Janette Padley's Creations on craftsUprint

Dragons Lair Designs Etsy Shop

Dragons Lair Designs Crafts Group - selling buttons and bits and bobs