Sunday, June 30, 2013

Re-coloring the Adriana Collection to YOUR wedding colors!

Hi everyone! I wanted to do a little tutorial to show you how easy it is the change the purple color in my "Adriana Collection" to other colors.

Adriana Ultimate All Inclusive Collection

The purple shade is relatively easy to change without affecting the green or ivory- or gold- in Photoshop or your graphics program.
I use the Hue-Saturation dialog box, by going from "Image>Adjustments>Hue Saturation".

Adriana Recolor1
Notice that first, I select "Magenta" from the drop down list in the dialog box. If I had left it "Master" it would have shifted ALL of the colors- and that would result in some funky foliage, to be sure, LOL!

Adriana Re color
Then I shifted the Hue slider, to the left, to about -45 and got a pretty navy blue.

Adrioana recolor
Here, I shifted further to the left about -126 to achieve a nice teal.

Adriana Re-color
To get a nice deep green, I shifted left -180.

Adriana Recolor
Now to get this red. I shifted to the right +60 in the Hue box. But that left it a little dull, so I boosted the Saturation slider +37 to deepen the red color.

Adriana recolor
To get this golden-brown color, I shifted right +106.

Now suppose you want to recolor a single paper or element from purple.
Adriana re color
I simply shifted the Magenta to the right +40 degrees and got this gorgeous red satin.

Now this is all good for your deep, dark or bright colors. But you're not going to get a light or pastel from it.
However, you can shift the lighter colored papers and elements in the same exact way, like this:

Adriana Recolor
I chose the Magenta from the drop-down list of colors again. Then I shifted the Hue slider left -94 and got a nice pale blue.

Adriana Recolor
And to get this minty green, I shifted the slider left -180.

Now when you get to some of the elements that have a couple or few shades, you might have to tinker a little, selecting the Magenta first, clicking OK, and then seeing if another shade needs shifting- like "Cyan" or "Red", etc.

Most of the elements can usually be done like this. And if you have any problems, please- don't hesitate to drop me a line in the comments section, or through my email ( mferkul@gmail.com ). I'd be happy to help you- or even recolor something for you if you get too stuck!

Saturday, June 29, 2013

"Adriana Ultimate all Inclusive Wedding Collection" by Studio Miki~ at a GREAT discount!

***Limited introductory sales pricing***

Named after a dear friend's daughter, and based on the colors she chose for her wedding- the "Adriana Collection" is a huge collection created to meet all of your wedding needs. Based on a palette of  light to dark shades of purple, ivory, white gold and some greens for good measure, you will find yourself using this kit over and over! (I also made most of the metallic elements in a yellow gold as well as white, and they are not counted in the elements totals.) This collection can also be used for engagements, special events, anniversaries, Valentines Day, Sweetest Day and any kind of romantic project you can envision.

In the "Adriana  Ultimate All inclusive Wedding Collection" you get all of these bundles at a great savings-- over 53% off of the already discounted bundle prices!
This is an incredible deal that gives you  the page kit (papers, elements, 2 alphas & glitter styles), elegant mattes, textured plain papers, word art, a complete wedding stationery set, stacked papers, cluster frames, clustered journal cards, adornments and BOTH the white gold and the yellow gold wedding albums (36 quick pages & 20 word labels) for one low price!
Adriana Ultimate All Inclusive Wedding Collection 
http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com/Adriana-Ultimate-All-Inclusive-Wedding-Collection.html

You get:


In the  "Adriana Bundle" by Microferk Designs, you get all of the contents of the "Adriana Page Kit", which includes:
12 beautifully blended, patterned and/or textured papers. You also get over  60 elements that include a small bell with ribbon (in white and yellow gold),  a white berry branch, ivy, foliage, small heart bling, small white square bling, small lavender round bling, a butterfly, a clear acrylic heart, resin doves, 2 large fabric flowers with gem accent center, falling petals in purple and in ivory, 2 fancy metallic frame  (in white and yellow gold), a filigree frame  (in white and yellow gold), a flowery fancy frame, a piece of netting, a piece of lace, a sheer ivory ribbon with gem accents, a curly purple ribbon with bows, a small purple bow, heart on a chain  (in white and yellow gold),  a heart with purple gem accents  (in white and yellow gold), a jewelry tag (with and without string), a bent tag with heart cutout, 4 fancy journal blocks, a place card journal piece, 4 journal cards, a key with gem accent  (in white and yellow gold), 3 lilac flowers, a metallic swirl  (in white and yellow gold), a string of pearls, a rimmed heart tag on a string, an ivory rose ( and one recolored purple), a rose arrangement, 2 purple sprigs, small white flower, a round chipboard tag on a string, scatter (shadowed and unshadowed, in white and yellow gold), a weathered ivory wooden frame, a fancy silver rose and gem frame, 7 small silk flowers, a vintage paper frame, a vintage photo frame,  a fancy ivory painted frame, and wedding rings tied by a sheer ivory ribbon  (in white and yellow gold).
In "
Adriana Page Kit" by Microferk Designs you also get also get 2 alpha sets in gleaming white and yellow gold script that includes upper case and lower case letters, numbers, and 7 extra characters! Each element is in its own file - no need to 'cut' apart.
Also included are 8 matching "Adriana" glitter styles for your customizing pleasure- as a Photoshop Style file and jpgs for use in other graphic programs. (Included are xml files for use in Photoshop Elements 6 +)
In the "
Adriana Bundle", you also get  you also get  "Adriana Elegant Mattes",  a set of 8 fancy mattes you can layer over your papers to give your layout a special treatment.
Additionally, you get "Adriana Textured Plains" by Microferk Designs. In "
Adriana Textured Plains" by Microferk Designs, you get 8 slightly worn and lightly grunged plain papers with a delightful texturing.
In the "
Adriana Bundle", you also get the "Adriana Stationery Set", a 28 piece  collection of wedding stationery. There are 2 styles and deep purple and an ivory set, embellished beautifully. Each style set includes: an announcement, 3 different invitations and blank, all  sized at 5" x 7"; a reception card, 2 different response cards and blank sized at 3½" x 5"; a Save the Date card, Thank You Card (postcard style and folded),and a blank all sized at 4" x 6", and a Place Card that measures 2½ x 3½". The blank cards may be customized and used as Enclosure Cards that contain directions, Wedding Dinner Menus and Ceremony Programs. All were created in standard sized that can be easily matched with standard sized envelopes found in most office supply stores. Also included is  Stationery Set Tips in pdf format to help guide you as you customize your wedding stationery.
And, you get "Adriana Word Art" by Microferk Designs. You get 5 unique, pre-shadowed word arts to "prettify" your layouts!

A veritable BUNDLE of savings! Introducing all kinds of add-on goodies for my "Adriana Collection" by Microferk Designs. Grab these smaller packs to extend the "Adriana Page Kit"  or "Adriana Bundle" by Microferk Designs.
Or "bundle" your goodies and you can save 50% to BEGIN with: purchase the "Adriana Add Ons Bundleby Microferk Designs and have them all!
ou get:

• 4 already assembled, flattened jpg, pre-shadowed stacked papers, with embellishments galore! Created 12x12 inches at 300ppi for outstanding print quality.
• 4 unique, already assembled, unshadowed and pre-shadowed Cluster Frames, with embellishments galore "prettifying" your frames! 
• 4 unique, already assembled, unshadowed and pre-shadowed Clustered Journal Cards, with embellishments galore "prettifying" your memories!
• 4 unique "adornments"- page ornaments made with masks, glitter and little pieces of bling and flowers to prettify your page and make a stylish statement!

Get either "Adriana Wedding Album White Gold Edition" or "Adriana Wedding Album Yellow Gold Edition" by Microferk Designs for your wedding book creations! In either one, you get 34 wedding quick pages, plus a cover and a back; made from the ""Adriana Collection"" by Microferk Designs. These Quick Pages are perfect for your wedding scrapbook and are particularly designed for photobooks by many of the online pubishers , for example MyPicTales. Simply place your photo(s) beneath the "window" in the quick pages, and embellish the page more if desired. Also included are 20 sparkly word labels that can be applied to many of the pages. (Includes phrases like "Our Ceremony", "Our Reception", "Our Song", "Our First Dance", "Wedding Party", etc. Created 12 x 12 inches at 300ppi and saved as png files for outstanding print quality.  Drop shadows applied at a 120°.


Adriana Composite

Adriana Add Ons Bundle

Adriana Wedding Album White Gold Edition

Adriana Wedding Album Yellow Gold Edition 

"Adriana Wedding Albums" - in White Gold and Yellow Gold Editions- on SALE now!

***Limited introductory sales pricing***

Named after a dear friend's daughter, and based on the colors she chose for her wedding- the "Adriana Collection" is a huge collection created to meet all of your wedding needs. Based on a palette of  light to dark shades of purple, ivory, white gold and some greens for good measure, you will find yourself using this collection over and over!

Get either "Adriana Wedding Album White Gold Edition" or "Adriana Wedding Album Yellow Gold Edition" by Microferk Designs for your wedding book creations! In either one, you get 34 wedding quick pages, plus a cover and a back; made from the ""Adriana Collection"" by Microferk Designs. These Quick Pages are perfect for your wedding scrapbook and are particularly designed for photobooks by many of the online pubishers , for example MyPicTales. Simply place your photo(s) beneath the "window" in the quick pages, and embellish the page more if desired. Also included are 20 sparkly word labels that can be applied to many of the pages. (Includes phrases like "Our Ceremony", "Our Reception", "Our Song", "Our First Dance", "Wedding Party", etc. Created 12 x 12 inches at 300ppi and saved as png files for outstanding print quality.  Drop shadows applied at a 120°.

Check out the "
"Adriana Collection" for more coordinating design products by Studio Miki, including a full page kit with papers, elements, 2 alpha sets and glitter styles, exciting add ons including elegant mattes, a complete wedding stationery set, textured plain papers, word arts, stacked papers, clustered journal cards, cluster frames and adornments.

(These are Digital Quick Pages- does not include an actual physical book)
Adriana Wedding Album White Gold Edition

Closeups/Details:
Adriana Wedding Album White Gold Edition

Adriana Wedding Album White Gold Edition

Adriana Wedding Album White Gold Edition

Adriana Wedding Album White Gold Edition

Adriana Wedding Album White Gold Edition

or:

Adriana Wedding Album Yellow Gold Edition

Closeups/Details:
Adriana Wedding Album Yellow Gold Edition

Adriana Wedding Album Yellow Gold Edition

Adriana Wedding Album Yellow Gold Edition

Adriana Wedding Album Yellow Gold Edition

Adriana Wedding Album Yellow Gold Edition

Adriana Wedding Album Yellow Gold Edition

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

"Colour My Dreams" with Studio Miki- Limited Sales Pricing!

***LIMITED INTRO SALES PRICING***

Gorgeous, soft, rich, deep tones- contrasting reds and greens of a blood red rose, with timeless elegance and style! You can find it all in "Colour My Dreams" by Microferk Designs. Based on a romantic palette of blood red, forest green, petal pink, celery, gleaming gold and buttery cream-  you'll find this kit at your fingertips for all kinds of layouts.

In the "Colour My World Page Kit" by Microferk Designs, you get 12 beautifully blended, patterned and/or textured papers. You also get over 25 elements that include a slightly worn gold bookplate with 7 word strips on antiqued paper and one blank for your customizing pleasure. (I used the free font "Selfish" with this word art.) You also get two buttons with ribbon ties, 3 fancy flowers with beads in settings for centers, a set of 7 smaller flowers with beaded centers, a large bracket frame with inlaid glitter, a golden curly ribbon (with and without shadow), a slightly glittered branch of leaves, large golden frame, dark green ribbon wrap, a frame cluster, jewel tag )with and without cord bow), 5 individually crafted journal blocks with threaded stitching, an enamel lady bug set in metal, a large swirl with gemstone accents, a 2-across package frame, red cord bow and cord, a ribbon anchored with buttons (with and without shadow), a cluster of roses and baby's breath, and a  3-up stamp frame.
In the "
Colour My World Page Kit" by Microferk Designs you also get  an alpha set- a large, red patterned acrylic set that includes upper case and lower case letters, numbers, and 7 extra characters! Each element is in its own file - no need to 'cut' apart. All elements and papers are created at 300ppi, with papers saved as high-resolution jpgs or pngs for stunning print clarity, and elements saved as png files to preserve transparency. Drop shadows are only applied in instances where layering of pieces within an element necessitate shadowing for realism.

(Already included in the
"Colour My World Page Kit" by Microferk Designs)

Check out the "Colour My World Collection" for all coordinating design products by Studio Miki.

(Also available separately as "Colour My World Papers",
"Colour My World Elements", and "Colour My World Alphasby Microferk Designs)

http://tinyurl.com/StudioMiki-ColourMyWorld
Colour My World Page Kit
Papers:
Colour My World Papers
Another view of Papers:
Colour My World Papers
Elements:
Colour My World Elements
Closeup of Elements:
Colour My World Elements

Colour My World Elements
Alphas:
Colour My World Alphas 

Layouts:
Miki Ferkul:
Miki-Alexa-ColourMyDreams
by Kabra:
Kabra Colour My World
by Danesa:

Danesa Colour My Dreams
by Lorraine:
Lorraine Colour My Dremas

Friday, June 21, 2013

Blessed Litha! Step into the "Ancient Ways" w/Studio Miki @ SBG- on SALE!

The beginning of an amazing journey through the year, and the Wheel of Life!

As we step back in time, we look to the Ancient Ways of our ancestors who walked the earth and learned its seasonal rhythms. According to the old ways, the year was marked by the solstices (the longest and shortest days) and the equinoxes (the 2 days each year where a perfect balance between day and night, dark and light was achieved). Fourth in the Ancient Ways Collection, "Litha", also called Midsummer and the Summer Solstice, marks a celebration of plenty, a fire festival- and the earth at its prime! This day occurs between June 20th and 23rd each year, and after this day, light begins to wane until the Winter Solstice (Yule), in
December. Midsummer was also a time that was regarded as mystical- a time for faeries,  magic and dreams. It's a time for merriment, joyous celebration of nature's bounty- the first taste of the fruits of labor, and of the love and passions shared between earth's inhabitants! The Sun Festival was a noisy celebration- marked by bonfires, dancing, singing and drumming into the wee hours of the morning. The month of June was also a traditional month for weddings- a custom that has lasted to this day. Litha is marked by the symbolic fire and light, as well as the sun, by summer flowers such as lilies, roses and lavender, by the sundials that mark the solstice, by faeries that roamed about more freely on Midsummer's Eve and strange things happened, and the mighty oak  and the sword that symbolised masculine energy and divinity. The thematic focus of Litha is gratitude for the many gifts and blessings we have, and the open celebration of that bounty.

In "Ancient Ways ~ Litha", you will find the vibrant, lively shades of red, green, maize yellow, golden tan, blue and white. This kit is perfect any layouts, your family scraps, summer celebrations,  and your powerful journaling projects -  you'll find yourself using it for a variety of layouts for years to come!

In "Ancient Ways Litha Page Kit" by Microferk Designs, you get a huge selection of papers- 20 patterned, blended and/or textured papers you will use over and over again! Also included are over 45 elements: a large gold frame, 3 silk flowered with metallic button/gem centers, a jeweled button in green and in red, bow and string, folded red ribbon, red bow, red flower buds, foliage, a sheer, creamy knotted ribbon and matching bow, fancy brad, staple, a set of 2 jeweled photo turns, a swirly painterly wave, a  fancy long tag,  a strip of flames (in paper and in acrylic versions), 2 unique paper frames, a metallic and gem-accented frame, 2 journal blocks, a jewelry tag, both with brad and without, a large Asian lily, a large red rose, an overlay with relevant "midsummer' words, an embellished instant frame, 5 postcards- 2 with classic art faerie scenes and 3 original photography pieces - all lightly distressed and aged, a round tag both with words and without, a string tag topper, a sun symbol, sundial, a distressed patch with a tree, 6 pieces of word art and a gorgeous guitar pic!
In "
Ancient Ways Litha Page Kit" by Microferk Designs, you also get  a full set of alphas, both upper and lower case letters, numbers and 7 extra characters, all in a slightly tarnished metallic finish.  Each character is in its own file- no need to 'cut' apart. All elements and papers are created at 300ppi, with papers saved as high-resolution jpgs for stunning print clarity, and elements saved as png files to preserve transparency. Drop shadows are only applied in instances where layering of pieces within an element necessitate shadowing for realism.

(Also available separately as "Ancient Ways Litha Papers",  "Ancient Ways Litha  Elements" and "Ancient Ways Litha  Alphas" by Microferk Designs.)

Check out the "Ancient Ways Litha Collection" or the "Ancient Ways Collection" for more coordinating products in this line by Studio Miki.


Ancient Ways Litha
Papers:
Ancient Ways Litha Papers
Another View of Papers:
Ancient Ways Litha Papers
Elements:
Ancient Ways Litha Elements
Closeup of Elements:
Ancient Ways Litha Elements

Ancient Ways Litha Elements

Ancient Ways Litha Elements
Alphas:
Ancient Ways Litha Alphas

And don't forget to check out other products in the "Ancient Ways Collection" by Microferk Designs:
Ancient Ways Mabon

Ancient Ways Mabon

Ancient Ways Yule

Ancient Ways Imbolc

(Ostara- coming soon)

Ancient Ways Beltane