Adobe Digital
Scrapbooking Tip – Monogram Letter
By Linda Sattgast
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To create the Monogram: |
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Create a new document
(File > New > Blank File). |
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When the dialog box comes up, enter
the dimensions and resolution you want. |
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Select the Type tool and choose a font.
Bold fonts, such as "Arial Black," are usually best. |
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Click once on your document and type
the letter you want. |
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To adjust the size of your letter, highlight
the letter and press the Ctrl key (Mac: Cmd key) to get a Transform
outline. Click and drag from a corner handle. |
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To maintain original proportions, press
the Shift key as you resize. |
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Click on the check mark in the Options
Bar to accept the letter. |
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a letter: |
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Open the photo you intend to use (File > Open). |
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Use the Move tool to click and drag the photo onto your monogram
document. Make sure the photo layer is directly above the monogram
letter layer. |
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With the photo layer selected, choose Layer > Group with Previous. |
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Use the Move tool to reposition your photo as desired. |
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To add a drop shadow, click on the letter layer to select it. |
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In the Artwork and Effects palette, click on the middle icon at
the top of the palette. |
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Choose "Layer Styles" from the menu on the left and
"Drop Shadow" from the menu on the right. |
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Double click on the drop shadow thumbnail of your choice. |
| Materials used in
"Allison the Gardener" page by Linda Sattgast & Mary
Newman: |
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Background paper: Bazzill, Pink paper: World Win Double
Mat, Flower and Flower Center: Bazzill Wings-Pinata, Ribbon, Font:
Trebuchet Ms |
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Linda Sattgast
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Scrapper’s Guide |
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