Have you ever wondered how people got that cool ombre or rainbow look in their printables? 🤷♀️
Or maybe you're looking for a new way to jazz up your cards, banners, or projects? 🧐
You need the gradient tool in Photoshop Elements. 👈
Yep, with the click of a few buttons you can turn average printables into pieces that make people "ooohhh" and "ahhhh."
Gradients turn any printable into eye candy.
A gradient is the gradual & smooth transition from one color to another.
Gradients instantly add a fresh pop of color, dimension and interest to any poster, printable, or invitation.
When you know and understand the gradient tool, the world is your oyster. 🦪
You can create beautiful things in seconds.
And in this course, we're going to dive in and learn all about gradients, how to use the gradient tool in Photoshop Elements, and then how to make a darling craft using our new skill.
Sound awesome?
It is. 👈
This is a project based class. 🎉
We are going to dive in and learn all about the gradient tool.
Then we'll use our new skills to create a charming craft together.
We're going to make pretty things AND share goodness with our service paper fortune cookies. 🥠
In one weekend, you'll learn all about this amazing design tool in Photoshop Elements AND create something gorgeous.
#yes, please
Hi, I'm Chrissy. 👋
I'm a self-taught graphic designer who adores all things Photoshop.
And chocolate. #priorities
I know what it's like be so excited to create your first project in Photoshop, only to open it up and realize you have NO IDEA how to make it work.
That's why I've created this course - so you can bypass the time, stress, and anxiety of watching endless YouTube videos to try and figure it out on your own.
This is the course I wish I had 10 years ago.
So join me as we discover the power of gradients and how to use them in real life.
#awesomesauce
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Here's what Rachel K. said after she finished this course:
"Chrissy's class was so fun and informative!
I have had Photoshop for nearly a year, but I learned several new tools, tips, and tricks for using gradients.
And the things I learned from taking this course have already proven so useful for church callings, volunteering at my kids' school, etc.
Thank you, Chrissy, for giving me another way to improve my art and design projects!"
What EXACTLY will we be doing in this course?
Check it out: 👇
If you've never played in Photoshop...
This video will give you a brief overview of the Photoshop workspace and tools.
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How to use the gradient tool & how to make YOUR own
I'll show you a few practical ways you can use the gradient tool in real life, how to use the gradient tool settings, & how to make your OWN gradients.
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Use the gradient YOU created to make some fun tags
In this course, I just don't hand you templates - we do it all from scratch, together. So we'll make some tags that you can use to decorate an ordinary mason jar.
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Create our paper fortune cookies
It's fun to use your gradients in a real-life project that you can gift to others, or use with your family.
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Create the fortunes - or in our case, service projects - that go inside our fortunes
Make it personal, fun, and watch the project come to life.
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Putting it all together...
Now we'll fold, glue, and decorate our jar.
Then you'll watch your friends and family ooohhh and ahhhh over this personal, cute, and fun service craft.
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When you're done, you'll have this personal, fun, darling gift that will inspire your friends & family.
But even better, you'll have skills that you can use FOREVER.
Over and over again, you can create using gradients and give gifts that will share goodness and uplift others.
Win-win.
It doesn't have to be hard.
It took me YEARS to finally learn the gradient tool in Photoshop Elements.
I knew the gradient tool was awesome and I wanted to use it.
But every time I opened it up, I was totally intimidated and had NO IDEA what the toggles and sliders meant. I always ended up confused and frustrated.
But you don't have to be! You can jump in today and make gorgeous printables with gradients.
And I'm here every step of the way. I'll show you what they are, how to use them, and how to make your own gradients.
Sounds amazing, right?
Don't wait another day to learn this incredibly powerful tool.
And then let's have FUN with it and get CRAFTY!
Hehehe...that may just be the best part: using a new skill to bless, uplift, and inspire others.
Here's the curriculum breakdown:
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Why is this course for YOU?
⭐️ After this course, you'll be a master of the gradient tool. You'll also be confident in how to make your own gradients and use them in real life.
⭐️ This course also teaches a fun craft project that your kids, grandkids, and church kids will love.
⭐️ Each lesson is broken down into bite-sized, step by step videos, with high quality video that's easy to follow.
⭐️ Each lesson comes with a pdf notes document with all the step-by step directions. You can print this out and use it for a quick reference whenever you need it.
⭐️ I'll also give you all my files. I'll share my psd files for the paper fortune cookies, service project "fortunes" and tags. Sometimes it helps to see exactly what I've done. Or use mine if you're short on time.
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I'll also give you my font, The Happy Hand Regular and the dingbat font that goes with it.
This font is okay to use in commercial projects too!
(a $10 value!)
Question: 🙋What do I need for this course?
Oh, I like the way you think, homeslice.
It's always a good idea to make sure you have all the supplies you need before starting a project.
So here's what'll you need:
-a computer or laptop, the internet, and access to a printer
-Adobe Photoshop Elements version 15 or higher (I filmed this course with Elements 21.)
-Scissors
-Hot glue gun or glue stick
-Mason jar with lid (I used an old jar hanging out in my basement. It even had a rusty lid but I covered it up with the tag.😉 )
-Twine, ribbon, or string to tie the tag on
OPTIONAL:
Card stock - for printing
3-inch hole punch
Candy (just a few pieces to put at the bottom of our jar for cuteness and motivation)
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Will I have time to finish this course?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish. You can come back to the lesson pdfs or videos anytime!
Q: How will I know if I love this course?
After this course, you'll know how to use the gradient tool like a rock star. And if this course if not for you for some reason, just let me know. I'll give you a refund up to 30 days after purchase.
Q: What happens after I purchase the course?
After purchase, check your email. You'll be able to immediately access this course and start your journey to becoming a design rockstar!
Q: I don't have Photoshop Elements...yet.
That's okay! You can download it for free for 30 days. Just to try it out. That's plenty of time for you to take this course and see if it's right for you. Or you can always purchase and download it from Amazon.
Q: What version of Photoshop Elements do I need?
This course works best if you have Photoshop Elements version 15 or higher. Some of the cool things we talk about are not available in the earliest versions of Photoshop.
Q: Can I take this course on a laptop or do I need a desktop?
Either a laptop or desktop works great!
Q: I have the full version of Photoshop (Photoshop CC), is that a good fit for this class?
Maybe. If you are at least a little bit familiar with Photoshop CC (i.e. you know how to open a document, how to create a new layer, how to group layers) then YES.
