How do I make a layout sketch?

[embellished]

Am I the only one that has no idea how to do this? Can I do this with photoshop?
Help!?

[stampacidal]

No there are actually 2 of us hope somebody chimes in.

[Vina82]

Add me in-there's 3 of us! I've wondered how to do a layout sketch too.

[angelafisk]

i'm pretty sure you have to do it in photoshop (or similar program) and you'd probably use the shapes tool to place them where you want them when you design the layout.

[embellished]

I was wondering if there was a youtube video anyone has or step by step directions on how to do a layered sketch.... I am still looking...

[Lisa S]

I've used MS Paint to create card sketches - it's pretty easy.

[embellished]

Ok, I was fooling around with paint, but have no idea what I am doing... Help?

[Lisa S]

If you start with your base card - then add your other layers. Be sure when adding new elements (layers) you change their color using the fill option.

[rapstine]

I use powerpoint for my sketches. Layering the shapes however I want the sketch. Then I save the "slide" (that's what powerpoint calls a page) as a jpeg for posting to my blog, etc. This way all my sketches are in one easy to find powerpoint file instead of individual files.

[stampacidal]

I found this great tutorial on Lauren Meaders blog that takes you step by step. Blogs at Splitcoaststampers

[jpmayo]

If you have Microsoft Word it is VERY simple.

I have a tutorial on my blog if you'd like to see it
http://thestampingshopper.blogspot.c...g-ms-word

[identicaltriplets]

I do mine for my sketch blog in Photoshop Elements 7.0. It is VERY easy to do!

[momis mama]

count me as #4 then...

but now i have to leave!


SO...

i'll be back (said with an arnold schwartzeneger accent)

[momis mama]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpmayo

If you have Microsoft Word it is VERY simple.

I have a tutorial on my blog if you'd like to see it
http://thestampingshopper.blogspot.c...g-ms-word.html

i did it! (my head is so big right now!)


this was SO SO helpful!

thank you, thank you, thank you!


my kids will NEVER believe that i did it!

[jpmayo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by momis mama

i did it! (my head is so big right now!)


this was SO SO helpful!

thank you, thank you, thank you!


my kids will NEVER believe that i did it!

YAY!!!!!!!!

I am so glad that it helped!!

[chispirit]

There was a site where I could download layouts but I lost it :( ...
maybe somebody here has a good link.

I got PSP (paint shop pro) and think I can do some work in it but am not sure.

[embellished]

Thanks everyone. i did it.. I did it in photoshop. I swear if it weren't for the internet, I wouldn't learn how to do anything!

[ldsk34]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpmayo

If you have Microsoft Word it is VERY simple.

I have a tutorial on my blog if you'd like to see it
http://thestampingshopper.blogspot.c...g-ms-word.html

Hey Jimmi,
I have looked at your tutorial and I am using MS 2007 and I don't have the option of right clicking and adding "drawing" to my tool bar. I have looked everywhere and I don't see it, any advise? I will wait until I get home and use my older verison of MS, oopps, did I say I was at work and lurking at Splitcoast. MY BAD!!! LOL!!!

Thanks,

[jpmayo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ldsk34

Hey Jimmi,
I have looked at your tutorial and I am using MS 2007 and I don't have the option of right clicking and adding "drawing" to my tool bar. I have looked everywhere and I don't see it, any advise? I will wait until I get home and use my older verison of MS, oopps, did I say I was at work and lurking at Splitcoast. MY BAD!!! LOL!!!

Thanks,

Can you go to "Tools" and then "Customize" and click on the "Drawing" toolbar?
That will bring it up.
Sometimes it's at the bottom, too. Mine at home is, not sure what version I have there.

I'm at work, too;)

[Crafts]

Quote:

Originally Posted by embellished

Am I the only one that has no idea how to do this? Can I do this with photoshop?
Help!?

Yes, Photoshop works great for card sketches. I previously posted a sample layout and step-by-step directions in replies #5 and 6 in this thread:
Forums at Splitcoaststampers

[Paper Kissy]

Wow, cool info

Erin

[djuseless]

OMG, thanks so much for the tutorial Jimmi! I don't have any fancy software so I will be playing with this for sure!!!