I recently found a quote from StoryPeople (a great source for journaling a variety of topics) that I’ve been itching to use on a page about my husband and me.  We don’t typically exchange Valentine’s Day gifts, but I thought a simple digital layout with those perfectly sweet words would be a something small my husband would appreciate. 

I had several gorgeous papers and embellishments at my disposal for this page, but I decided to keep the layout simple so that the focus would be on the beautiful photos and heartfelt words. I followed these steps to make my photos sepia. I also added drop shadows to all my layers—a first for me. I have to say, if you stay away from digital because you don’t want your layouts to look quite so flat—reconsider!  Adding drop shadows is a quick and easy way to make digital layouts pop. 

To add a drop shadow in Photoshop (I used a Mac), follow these simple steps: At the top right of the screen, click on the arrow next to Styles and Effects to open the options.  Change the two drop-down menus below to read Layer Styles and Drop Shadows. Then choose a drop shadow style (I used Soft Edge). You can adjust the appearance of your drop shadow by going to your layer in the Layers palette (bottom right of your screen), and double-clicking on the f. 

What crafty gifts do you have planned for your valentine?  Share your thoughts here! And check out our other recent posts for great valentine card inspiration (click here, here, here and here)




Digital Supplies:
Orange paper, frame and clip: Michelle Coleman’s exclusive MM kit, Wild Sorbet, available for FREE here
Green paper and bracket: Katie Pertiet’s Flowering Horizons kit, available exclusively with Paper + Pixels
Font: Beedey, available for free from Scrappin’ Fun

Photos courtesy Jennifer Disney Photography


Kristin