Sunday, June 15, 2008

Layouts from last week (oops!) and for this week...

I forgot to post the kids classes layouts for last week. Here they are (these are also for Tuesday's class). I am also sharing the layouts for next week (2 weeks for the Thursday class).









the scans did cut off parts of the layouts, but hopefully you get the idea.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Feedback Needed!

I am wanting to schedule another PHOTOSHOP workshop. I have had quite a few people ask when I am going to do it again, but I am still needing to get times and dates figured out. Days or Nights?

The class will be run just like the last workshop from April and May. The cost will also be the same. For pricing, look at the bottom of the blog for details. You can also email me for further questions.

Thanks!

WEEK TWO Kids Class Projects

Week One was a great success! We missed those that had to skip out on the first week, but we are ready to gear up for another fun week of scrapbooking!

The first two layouts were about summer fun and our favorite things. Week Two is all about things that make us HAPPY and fun times when we PLAY!

Please remember that you need to bring your binders with you to class each time along with your baggie with your glue and pen. Feel free to bring photos with you to go on your completed layouts.

Here are the layouts for week two (please excuse the poor scanning, the top of the HAPPY layout got cut off):




Monday, May 26, 2008

Kids Class Projects for the first week!

I am sharing the layouts for the first week of classes. Since this week we begin the Thursday session, these 2 layouts are what to expect for this Thursday and for next week's Tuesday class. Next Thursday will kick off the second week of projects. So come back next Wed. on the blog to see what we will create for week 2!

This layout is for a 4x6 photo. The little white blocks on the side are for journaling. You can either bring a summer type photo with you to put on your page, or wait and add it at home. This kit is for boys or girls.


This layout is all about FAVORITE things. Again, you can bring a 4x6 photo of yourself to class or put one on at home. The white circles are where we are going to write some of your favorite things. We will have boy kits and girl kits. The favorites shown is the girl kit. No worries, we will have both available.


If you signed up for the 4 classes but can't attend all of them, you can still get the kits. Our goal is to help your child create an album full of fun summer memories!

I have to make a schedule change for the Thursday Kids Classes

I just found out that we will be out of town for the Thursday class that is June 19th. To make sure we have a fun filled summer with 4 great classes, I will begin the Thursday classes this Thursday May 29th. I will send out an email as well to hopefully let all of my students know. Also, if you are still interested in signing up, please do! Your kids will love it! I will be posting class pages later today for the first week of classes.

Come and check out my new class at Family Scrapbook Studio!

I am thrilled that I have been offered a chance to start teaching at a scrapbook store again! I will be teaching a class similar to the Microsoft Word class. It will be using a laptop and a projector like the style of class in my home. Because this class is so similar to the class at the store, I will no longer be teaching it at home. This means that the class I had to cancel last month because of my sick child will not be rescheduled. I will however start up the photoshop workshop again in July if I get enough interest. If you are interested, please comment to this post or email me at emflake@hotmail.com.

Here are the projects I will be teaching in June at the scrapbook store:



Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Here is the final project to look forward to this Friday..



I am excited to share the final project to my students. They have been such great pupils! They ask good questions. They finish their homework. They come on time. They are excited to share their progress. They always make me laugh and smile!

I was struggling to come up with an image to create the project around until I looked out at the gorgeous overcast day outside. I grabbed my camera and my shadow (Elizabeth) followed. I wanted to snap some pictures of my flowers. Elizabeth was insistent on being in the photos. Here is what the final product became.
I LOVE it! I love the quote with the simple photo. Here is the quote to read easier: When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say 'I used everything you gave me.'
-Erma Bombeck

I hope my students know that I gave them everything I had! I know they did the same for me. It is my wish that all of my students realize the hidden talent they have and use it with their new knowledge! See you all Thursday!

Edited to add the project completed as a bookmark. I want all of my students to use this bookmark and remember the potential that lies within all of them!

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Brushes on my mind...


That's because I just finished creating CUSTOM brushes for my students for Thursday's class. I can't wait to give all of them a CD full of fun brushes! Here is a project created using some of them!

Monday, April 28, 2008

I love it when my students turn in homework!

I have had so much fun teaching my students the fun ins and outs of photoshop and other tricks on the computer. I give my students homework each week and they haven't disappointed! Here are a couple of links to blogs of my students. They changed their photo title on their blog and added their name. They also created some fun sample invites, christmas cards and more! Thanks guys for playing along.

http://scottmelodywilliamson.blogspot.com/

http://therays2000.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

NEW! KIDS CLASSES for JUNE!

Look over to the right to see the fun new changes for June!

Moms, you will have extra pitter patter with school out. With that extra pitter patter, you will have kids looking for something fun to do to keep them busy and entertained.

Don't let video games and tv take up all the space in their creative little minds!! Sign them up for scrapbook classes. They will love creating pages about themselves while playing with scissors, paper and glue! The mess will stay off your kitchen table and the masterpieces they create will be treasured for years to come. Sign up today! Class sizes are limited!!

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Homework Reminder!

I forgot to remind those that took the workshop last week that they had homework! There will be special surprises to those who take an extra effort to try something new with their newfound knowledge. Either email me your efforts, or print them off and share them with the class this thursday. Can't wait to see what you guys come up with!

Layers, Layers & More Layers This THURSDAY!

This Thursday is the 2nd installment of the Photoshop Workshop classes. We are going to be learning all about Layers. What they are, how to create them, how to rearrange them, and more!

Here is the project for the class in 2 forms: in photoshop and then printed and created into a birthday card. The original design was created in the size of a standard business card. This makes it a fun and unique way to present it alone if you don't make it into a standard size card.





This idea is just one of many that is shared in the classes. If you missed the first one and really want to jump in, it's not too late! It is still cheaper to pay for all 4 classes than to pay for the classes individually. If you sign up now for all 4, you will get the handout and project from the first class along with individual teacher instruction 10-15 minutes prior to class or when it's convienient for you. Sign up today! Oh! I almost forgot, there is ALWAYS CHOCOLATE! See you Thursday!

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Here is a little project for the class this Thursday



This is the thank you label created in photoshop and then below is the label placed onto a tag that can be given as a Thank You card. (Disclaimer, the scan is a little wonky with color since it has a bulky brad on the tag. The color looks MUCH better in real life) This is a project that you will take home from our first class. The project is just the icing on the cake.




The information you will gain from this first class is truly invaluable! I can't wait to share it with all of you!

Monday, April 14, 2008

Photoshop Workshop Class 1 is this Thursday!



I am excited to remind all of those who have already signed up and those wanting to sign up that this Thursday is the kick off class for the 4 class workshop! I have been working on making informative handouts and thinking of fun and creative ways for you all to learn how to play on the computer and make creations you can be proud of!

I added to this post the picture of Photoshop Elements 4.0. This is the program I will be teaching from. If you are unsure about the details of this program, please email me emflake@hotmail.com.

There is a newer version Photoshop Elements 6.0 that is a little fancier, but the information I will be sharing will still apply. Also, the tips and tricks I will be presenting throughout the workshops are applicable to other photoshop type programs, but the wording of the tabs and tools may differ.

Don't let this keep you from signing up. I know you will walk away with a new found knowledge of photoshop and using it for creative purposes!

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Here is another project to look forward to for this Thurday!



This layout is part of the class for this Thursday! We will create this and the card below in addition to learning lots of tips and tricks to make your scrapbooking and cardmaking fun and creative!

If you are interested in attending, hurry and email me at emflake@hotmail.com to sign up for this Thursday from 1-2:30pm. There will be chocolate involved :)

Friday, April 4, 2008

Here is a card project for the first class this Thurday!

I am posting the card project that we will be learning and creating in our first class this Thursday April 10th at 1:00. The thank you card was created using Microsoft Word. It is just one of the many things you can learn! Can't wait to see you all there.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

If you are interested in signing up for a class...

The best way to get booked for a class is to email me personally at emflake@hotmail.com. You can follow the link to my email at the bottom of the page under LOCATION of CLASSES. I can't wait to get started. I have already heard back from a few who are interested in signing up. I look forward to hearing from all of you who are interested!

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

samples of what types of project to look forward to..

Here are some samples of types of projects that will be taught in the workshops

I created these pages of chip toppers when I used to work for Bazzill Basics Paper. The techniques on these toppers are the same as the ones taught in the workshops using Microsoft Word.





This is a 4x6 invitation created onto a photo. Techniques that will be taught in the photoshop workshop are shown on this invite.


This is a 4x6 valentine created using many of the techniques from the photoshop workshop

Schedule is now posted!

Check out the rest of the blog for more information. Pricing information is located at the bottom of the blog, along with information about what to bring and where classes are held.

Make sure to check back often, I will be posting images of projects we will create!

Visit my personal blog..

Visit my personal blog by following the link on the right. I posted today a new posting sharing the exciting news about these new workshops!

You asked for it...

So I am jumping in to get teaching again! I love teaching and hope that you will all love learning what I have to share. This blog is set up to share what the classes are that are offered and schedules of when they are being offered. Prices and projects will be posted soon. Come back often to see what you could be learning!