http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/ and beautiful things en-us Nucleus CMS v3.24 © Weblog http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog//nucleus/nucleus2.gif http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/ http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=64 I think I've finally figured out a way to make it work.

YouTube has a time limit on uploaded tutorials (file size doesn't really matter which is odd) of 10 minutes. Well after recording this 3 times, I still went over by three minutes which meant I couldn't upload it to YouTube unedited. So I tried editing it down, splitting it in half, but my video editing tools would crash whenever I made significant changes to the file.

I even dug out my CS3 discs and installed Premiere, which didn't help me either.

So, after a day of frustration I decided to forget YouTube and just upload a compressed version of the file to my own server. That way you don't have to go searching for part two, and I can get away from my computer before I do permanent harm to it! LOL

I'll cross my fingers that it plays for you, and if it doesn't, just right click this link and click "save as" to save the video to your computer for viewing off-line: Easy Stripes and Plaids Tutorial

Enjoy!

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]]> Links http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=63 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:07:33 -0600 http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=62
So I made up this pack of embossed ribbons:



There are 8 different knots, bows, loops, and folds included in this pack, and it's CU OK, no credit required, so you can use them to embellish your pages, or to fill out your kits! Just click on the picture to get more information.

Of course you know I can't release a new product without a freebie for you!



Here's an additional looped ribbon for you to play with so that you can see the new product up close and personal before you buy! Included in the download is a greyscale PNG file along with a Quick Create PSD, just fill a layer and save to create your own beautiful ribbon!

CU OK, no credit required (of course) but if you do credit me, drop me a link and I'll give you some free advertising here on my blog!

Download it here:
Embossed Ribbon Freebie

Have fun!




]]> Freebies http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=62 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:08:59 -0600 http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=61
I did make some cute buttons using some of my older kits that I thought I'd share with you though.



Both of these buttons match freebie kits I've made (don't you love it when that happens?), Creative Dreams and Cherry Cheesecake. Just click to get them!

Download the Flair here:
Coffee Flair

Enjoy!
]]> Freebies http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=61 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 13:33:31 -0600 http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=60 There is a fun color challenge going on over at the Creative Dreams Forum right now, with an awesome bonus for participating (we're all about the freebies here at Creative Dreams).

I know you want to play with us, but it's been said that color challenges can be hard if you're not a designer.

Not anymore!! I've put together a video tutorial that will show you how to use the papers you have in your stash and change them to match any palette! It's so quick and easy to do, you'll be amazed!



No excuses now, come join in the fun!

Hugs,

]]> Techniques http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=60 Mon, 4 Aug 2008 11:53:21 -0600 http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=59


You can buy them here:
Go Grunge Overlays

Or, if you hit the Creative Dreams forums you can find out how to get them free!
Texture Challenge

I know which one I'd rather do! LOL

Hugs,
]]> News and Notes http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=59 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 16:11:09 -0600 http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=58
So she's offering up a free kit on the Digital Scrap Garden forum, and she used my Retro Overlays to make some of the papers. Very cool!

Here's her kit


and you can get it here:
August Daily Petals

Be sure to check that thread every day in August to get the whole kit!


Enjoy!
]]> News and Notes http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=58 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 09:37:26 -0600 http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=57
I'm still half asleep and I can't think of anything witty to say, so I won't make you wait for my portion on the Zoo Spirit kit. :D

Here are some furry elements for you to decorate your pages with:

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Get them Here
Animal Elements

And, just in case you'd prefer to make your own. Here are the templates to go with them!

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Animal Templates
These templates are a designer resource, so feel free to use them in your own designs and kits!

Now, on to the next stop!

abyscraps

Amanda Truitt

Angel

A Zone for Digiscraps

Brooke & Joni

Burkhart Scrapzone (Michaele)

Buzybee Designs (Penny Lewis)

By God's Design

City Scribe Scraps

Crafter's Boutique (Mardesia)

Creations By Rachael

Creative Digital Scraps by Chiara

Creative Dreams - You Are Here

Deb

Debbie

Designs by Crazy Diamond

Designs by Lisa Minor

Erika (PinkuPixie)

Gone Scrappin' Designs

Heartprints Digital Designs

Kalo Designs

Kelly's Sanity Saver

Kim's Scrappin'

Lady V dZine

LBCreations: Designs by Babette

Lighthouse Designs by Beth

Lighthouse Scrapping and Harbor Designs

Lori Imel

MagsGraphics

Michelle Blagg Designs

Monica at Random Inspirations

Munchkin Scraps by Jody

Nadine: Scrappinmamma

Nancy Schmidt

Panda Bear Designs

Serina,s Designz

Scrappin with Doodle

Scrappin' with Ladye

Scrappin' with Jersey Girl

Scrappy Cats

ScrappyShannon

Scraps by Shilo

ScripityScrap Designs

Share Joy

Stacey Crossley

Stellarific Creations

Stephanie

The Scrap Loft: Kathy Goldstein Designs

utski can scrap


Have fun!
]]> Freebies http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=57 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 06:54:50 -0600 http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=56
In this tutorial we're going to take a pre-made overlay, and turn it into a texture plate. Once you've created a texture plate you can use it to add all sorts of lovely texture and dimension to your designs.

Here's a before:


and after:


You can see how the technique will really make your designs pop!



If you give it a try, be sure and drop into the CD forum to show us what you've made!

Have fun!
]]> Techniques http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=56 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:58:02 -0600 http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=55
I'm pretty dense when I want to be though. :D

This is good news for you though because it means I can finally share my tutorials easily! I uploaded one of my older tutorials yesterday as I was learning how to do it, and hopefully I'll have a brand spanking new one for you later today or tomorrow!

This technique is called The 2 Minute Makeover. It's a great way to soften feminine photos with a beautiful airbrushed effect.

From this:


To this:




Have fun!
]]> Techniques http://www.creative-dreams.net/blog/index.php?itemid=55 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:33:29 -0600