7 Ways to Use ArtsyKardz

Today, I’m sharing 7 Ways to Use ArtsyKardz.

We’re switching up the usual ArtsyInspiration post with the return of ArtsyKardz in the Anna Aspnes Designs store at Oscraps.

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7 Ways to Use ArtsyKardz

1. Blend with Photos

Add a Photo to the ArtsyKardz Layer Stack.

• Move the photo up and down the Layers Panel to find best position for your image.
• Clip to one of the ArtsyKardz layers – Merge one or more layers as preferred.
• Introduce a FotoBlendz Clipping Mask to blend your photo.
• Mask your photo using a Layer Mask and Brushes.
• Apply Blending Modes to the photo layer.

Love this Place | Margo

2. ArtsyKardz with Frames

Clip to a Frame from an ArtPlay Palette, Template or Element Pack.

• Open the .jpg or .psd file from ArtsyKardz element pack of your choice.
• Move and clip the layer(s) to the ‘mask’ layer in the frame.
• RESIZE and/or ROTATE as needed to best fill the frame.
• Modify the ArtsyKardz layers as preferred.

In the Moment | Viv

3. ArtsyKardz  as ‘Mattes’

Use to matte your photos and layer with frame and dimensional elements.

• Place an ArtsyKardz .jpg file below the photo layers.
• Position the ArtsyKardz file to offset your images.
• Create a layering effect with Frames, Word Labels and dimensional elements.

House Plants | Barb

4. ArtsyKardz with FotoInspired

ArtsyKardz files make for perfect ‘mask fillers’ in the FotoInspired Templates.

• The ArtsyKardz are of similar SIZE and SHAPE as the FotoInspired Template mask layers.
• Clip the .jpg or .psd multi-layered file to ANY of the mask layers in the FotoInspired Templates using the Clipping Mask function in Photoshop and Elements..
• Embellish the card with WordART, BrushSets and Embellishments.

Like a Camera | Joan

Just Relax | Miki

Surreal Fish | Marnie

5. ArtsyKardz with BrushSets

Clip ArtsyKardz to BrushSets and ToolSets to recolor.

• Stamp a brush on a New Layer using the Paint Brush Tool from the Tools Panel.
• You can also open and place the .png file on your layout foundation.
• Move the ArtsyKardz file on top of the brush layer.
• Clip the ArtsyKardz to the brush layer as though it were a Clipping Mask.

Ready To Go | Barb

6. ArtsyKardz and Blending Modes

Apply Blending Modes to ArtsyKardz to elevate Visual Interest.

• Apply different Blending Modes to one or more of the ArtsyKardz to intensify COLOR and CONTRAST.
• These are located at the top of your Layers Panel in Photoshop and Elements.
• Click on ‘Normal’ to activate your Blending Mode menu options.
• Try Soft Light, Overlay, Color Burn, Darken or Multiply for example.
• Results will vary from one ArtsyKardz MultiPack to the next.
• Optionally, add a photo to the ArtsyKardz Layers Stack,

Underground | Margo

7. Individual ArtsyKardz Layers

Use one or more ArtsyTransfer layers as individual elements.

• Open the .psd format ArtsyKardz file of choice.
• Move layers individually onto your layout design to be used as Overlays.
• Examples include Paint layers such as Splatters and Stains, Textures, ArtStrokes and Tapes.

Wistful Longing | Viv

See also:

• Guidance for Using ArtsyKardz video.
• Resources for Useful Techniques in Photoshop and Elements video.

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