It's my version of a toy; I got Photoshop Elements 8 today. It took the better part of the afternoon to get some of my actions loaded in it correctly. I don't upgrade for every version of software, but PSE 8 has some new features worth having, this is the second update since I purchased my last version, and the rebate was still good until the end of October. I ordered it from Amazon just under the deadline. I've been playing with it and there are a few changes to the basics that will take some getting used to, but there are also a lot of new frames and photo effects that are fun to play with as well. I preordered The Missing Manual for PSE 8 for Mac, and it shipped today. That will be a big help in learning the new features.
I decided to try using a template for some photos I took a couple of weeks ago in Mendon Ponds. I used a Calendar/Album template but I have no idea where I found it, and there is no designer noted in the file. Figuring out the new printing commands took just as long as completing the template. Here's the layout:
Patterned Paper: Cosmos Cricket; cardstock: Bazzil; flowers from a Studio Calico kit of many months ago; brad: Basic Grey; word stickers: Making Memories; alpha: Jillibean
Beautiful layout!!
Posted by: Photographing Mom | November 05, 2009 at 08:23 PM
I'm sure you'll be a pro at PSE 8 in no time! I am hoping Santa brings me that for Christmas; still working with version 5.0 :(
Posted by: Sharyn | November 05, 2009 at 09:42 PM
Congrats on the PSE 8 upgrade. Great layout. Are you a digi or a hybrid scrapper?
Posted by: kathy m | November 05, 2009 at 10:17 PM
aside from the layout, I LOVE the photography (:
Posted by: Nadine | November 05, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Love the layout Karen and I'm interested to see how you get on with PSE 8 - I've got PSE 7 and have been wondering whether it's worth upgrading or not. I'll keep an eye on your blog for more info :)
Posted by: Rhona | November 06, 2009 at 06:28 AM
Hi Karen, thanks for visiting my blog - fellow BfS classmate! Sorry it's taken me a couple of days to return your visit, but I really like what you're doing over here :-) Fab LOs and I like the overall look of your blog too :-)
See you in class ;-)
Posted by: Mel | November 06, 2009 at 12:00 PM
I'm back after a lot of hospital time for Boyd and moving to our Oshkosh house. Both major stress factors!!
Like your new blog look!! Really neat!!
Can't be;ieve there's anew edition of Photoshop Elements out already! Just got used to PSE7! Think I'll stick with it for awhile!!
Hugs,
Oshkosh Joni
Posted by: jonipossin | November 06, 2009 at 02:14 PM