Mega Doodle Inspired PSE 5 or 6 Action Grab Bag #4

Here is Mega Doodle Inspired's Grab Bag #4 for Photoshop Elements 5 & 6 found at Scrappin' Freestyle for $5.00. This was a great step back in time for me as I haven't used my PSE 5 in over a year! I am in awe of the capabilities of this program after trying out this grab bag! These actions also come with easy to follow instructions with screen shots for installing the actions for the new or rusty PSE action user! This designer really has her customers placed first.Nice fold with lift shadow. Paper is left layered for easy customization.I am not totally crazy about this "tear". The designer does a good job "rolling" the fold, but in my opinion the tear could be a more layered realistic tear. I do want to point out however, that the designer does leave the paper, shadow and fold paper in three separate layers, so the designer using the action could put their own tear on if wanted.These actions included in this time saver pack include:

-Save my GIF-
-Save my JPG-
-Save my PNG-
-Save my PSD-
-Save my Preview 600-
-Save my Preview 900-
-Trim and Save My PNG-

I tried each and every one of the actions, I did not have any difficulties using them, they all performed to my expectations. The trim and save PNG action does not cut off any of your element as you will sometimes see if a designer does not pay close enough attention when using a trim tool in PS. The save my JPG, does a nice job a saving multiple items that I placed as you would on a preview without converting to a JPG file. It did not move my elements and resized them appropriately.

Fun patterns, actions do all the work for you after you pick your colors or papers. Only real downfall I could possibly see to these are that they are ready made and not easily customizable, except of course for colors, unless you are experienced with using actions.Two different envelope styles that can be customized for different looks depending on the paper textures used. Very realistic shadowing and seams. Both envelopes remain in open layers allowing you to place items inside the envelope or to open or close the flap, with shadows for each! Very customizable and even come with a recolorable wax seal.

Cindy Doerksen CU Grab Bag 27

Cindy Doerksen's CU Grab Bag 27 has been uploaded and has been requested several times for a critique, so to those who requested, here it is. This grab bag is $5.50 and is available until July 27th at Candy Tree. There are 5 different items included in this grab bag: watercolor overlays, vintage goodies, stamps, ribbons and journal boxes. This grab bag unfortunately does not include any previews of the products included in the grab bag. As we have told these commercial use designers several times, it is near impossible to organize our hard drives without these images. The journaling boxes are very large, almost full page size. Thank you Cindy for another unique bag full of goodies! Cindy did inform me that she leaves these layered journal boxes page size so designers could use them for frames as well. Wonderful dual purpose use.Very unique. Saved in individual layers for easy customization. Few areas where it is not extracted close to the thread but it does not show when printed.

LBCreations CU Grab Bag 15

I have just received this grab bag from Designs by Babette AKA LBCreations. This jammed packed bag can be purchased for only $5.00 at Divine Digitals until July 27th. I am simply amazed at this woman's ability to turn out not only the amount of product in a week, but the quality. If you are a designer in need of quick kit turn around CU products, then these are the grab bags for you.

Veronica Spriggs: She's Gotta Have It!..Commercial Use

Veronica Spriggs has released her newest Commercial Use Grab Bag for $6.00 at DigiScrap Boutique. In this bag you get 3 new items and a bonus CU Texture pack with purchase. I have to say I was a little skeptical on the price. Six dollars is a lot for a 3 product grab bag, but the items are usable and with a few corrections, well worth the money.Lace is meant to have flaws, see if you can find a piece of lace, hand or machine made, and find a perfect one. I am not pointing out "flaws" in the lace as you will see them, I find that the designer did a wonderful job in making them very realistic in this aspect. What I am pointing out is design errors, what you would not find on lace in real life.