Pretty in Green

This month our designers had the pleasure of working with kits created by Rachel Gilmore--the talent behind the name Pretty In Green.  Rachael uses an eclectic mix of colors, textures, and elements when she creates.  She credits her wide range of kit styles to her own varied interests.  Whenever she sees something that inspires her, she jots it down on a list of kit ideas.  Sometimes it is something she sees and other times it is a need for pictures she is accumulating.  Recently she realized that she is in need of a fishing kit as it is a family hobby that needs documenting.  You can find her exclusively in the GingerScraps.net store.

Our designers created with four kits that will demonstrate just how fabulous (and different) Rachel's creations are.  First up is Paper Ana, a pretty in pink and charcoal kit.  This darling paper doll manages to be both nostalgic and modern depending on her wardrobe.  It includes papers and elements with classic designs perfect for many page themes. 

Paper Ana by Pretty in Green

Loved by Casey Thompson

Digital Supplies: Kit: Paper Ana by Pretty in Green (GingerScraps), Software: Pixelmator (1.6.2), Fonts: Underwood Champion, Rage.

Design Notes: The program that I use does not support photo actions. So I knew that I wanted to make m own 'photo treatment' for the large photo in this layout. It is comprised of five layers, each one set to a different opacity. I adjusted the color on some of the layers, made some of the layers black and white, and adjusted them until I had the look I wanted.

Journaling: You were so tiny when you were born. Daddy could almost hold you in one hand. He loved to hold you and we were blessed that he could take time off from work when you were born. Our first two weeks together as a family are so precious. We cuddled and smuggled all the time. Now you are getting bigger and the snuggle time is less and less...but we will never forget those sweet times.

Best Friends and Family By Sara McCarthy

Digital Supplies: Kit: Paper Ana by Pretty in Green (GingerScraps), Fonts: V.T. Portable Remington, Civilian, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4.

Design Notes: Place a patterned paper under your solid background paper and add a layer mask to the solid paper. Using a soft round brush or a grungy brush, with the opacity at about 50%, paint over the layer mask and bring forth small bits of the patterned paper from below. This can be used to add a nice extra touch to the corners of your layout as I did here.

Journaling: one of life's greatest blessings is to be both family and best friends.

Digital Supplies: Kit: Paper Ana by Pretty in Green (GingerScraps), Software: Publisher 2007, Fonts: Arial Black, Batang.

Design Notes: Try using Word Art to make your journaling a little more dramatic.

Journaling: I used to love playing dress ups with my little brother Mat. He never complained, he was just happy to be whoever he needed to by today to play our games.