Inkscape would be my software of choice to convert any .png or .jpeg into .svg. Once an image has the .svg format, you can use that image to cut in any digital cutter like the Silhouette or Cricut machine. These are the steps: Find a good .jpeg, meaning clean lines, better if it is in […]
You may find an image that is very intricate and want to change the background. What is the best way to select it? Every image is different, but you may want to try using the channels in Photoshop to make the selection: With your image open, click on the Channels palette. Click on the eye […]
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There are so many Print and Cut files in the QK online store now and many people that are confused how to do the printing and cutting of these files. This tutorial is not just for the QK files, but also if you want to print and cut your own creations. These are the steps: Start […]
A very straightforward way of rounding the corners of a photo or graphic is the following: In the Toolbox, choose the Rounded Rectangle Tool (click on the normal rectangle tool in order to see more options and find the rounded rectangle). Now, from the toolbar above, click on the Paths icon. From the same toolbar, change […]
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There are different ways to change your color photos and convert them to black and white. If you have Photoshop, the easiest way would be to convert the photo to Grayscale. If you opt for this method, I recommend to make a Duplicate of your picture (Image, Duplicate) and work on that. These are some of […]
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OK, I’ve been waiting so much for the new release of Inkscape. I use this program almost everyday and like it so much. I’m very happy to be able to download the new release. This is not the final release but the prerelease. I’ll keep you posted! The link to Inkscape website is http://www.inkscape.org
Once you have your image/s in your computer, use Photoshop ‘s File Browser. The File Browser is going to allow you to see all the pictures that you have, including the RAW files. Now, you can double-click on any of the thumbnails of your RAW files. This is going to give you a larger preview of […]
A RAW image is a digital negative and Photoshop’s Camera RAW plug-in is the digital darkroom. This plug-in gives you all the control over your digital negative. You can change the sharpness, color, balance and more using the RAW plug-in. The disadvantages of using RAW images are: The size of the file. It’s going to […]
I think word books are so cool. These are books that you can make by cutting each page using a different letter every time. For example, a word book that spells LOVE: one page is the L, another O, another V and the last E. When you finish with your word book, you are able […]
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You can save in many formats using Photoshop. Just go to Save As and choose the format of your choice depending of your need for layers or small file, etc. You have a lot to choose from. Here is the list of different file formats that you can save your document: Format Extension What’s that? […]
