🧡 New FREE Tutorial + Pantone Tips!

Published: Tue, 12/31/24

Updated: Tue, 12/31/24

December 31, 2024 | Digital Scrapper News | Volume 22 Issue 52

Hi ,

What does Pantone’s Color of the Year mean to you?

I see that this year’s color is “Mocha Mousse (Hex# 9e7a68) and I have to say that this color is right up my alley. I love earthy tones. But what can this trendy color focus mean for you?

COLOR IDEA #1. Use the Pantone Color of the Year to make an easy-peazy decision on what color to use in decorating your home. A couple of years ago, I painted my kitchen and dining room space with Pantone’s suggestion. I still LOVE it. You just can’t go wrong with the most popular trend.

COLOR IDEA #2. Because this color will be the trend for 2025, you’ll likely be seeing it a lot in scrapbooking kits. But it’s probably not going to match your photos real well. UNLESS….. You do this:

1. Turn your photo black and white (PC: Shift Ctrl U, Mac: Shift Cmd U) by desaturating it.
2. Add a Color Fill Adjustment layer using Pantone’s 2025 color (Hex# 9e7a68). Then, change the Blend Mode of the Color Fill layer to Overlay.
3. It’s probably going to be tooooo much. So, lower the Opacity of the Color Fill layer to 50%.

Overlay Blending Is So Versatile

The overlay blend mode has so many uses. Below you’ll find a FREE tutorial by Jenifer Juris showing you how to use the Overlay blend mode to make your own matchy-matchy tape. It’s the perfect addition to any digital card or scrapbook page.

I’ll see you in the galleries. Happy New Year!

Love and creative success,

Jen White, Owner of Digital Scrapper

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P.S. The header above was created using Once Upon A Winter by Anita Designs.

P.P.S. Lifetime Coupon Holder? Watch your inbox for your 2025 coupon code!

P.P.P.S. Stories: My Everyday Life (MEL) 2025 Calendar Overlays were emailed to you last Saturday. Check your inbox. Want editable overlays instead? You can get them in Marketplace. Wanting to do MEL in 2025? Enroll in January and SAVE 25%.

One-Off Wednesday. Learn what a one-off photo is and see how YOU can participate.
Throwback Thursdays. This week, we went back to a fun tutorial by Jen White. The Carved Layer Mask Grid is a great way to showcase a favorite photo.
Friday Favorites. See what others found and shared from the web last week. Go to Friday Favorites.
Scraplift Saturday. See this week's scraplift card by Jenifer Juris. It's not too late to join the fun!

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New FREE Tutorial for Adobe Photoshop & Photoshop Elements

Take any scrapbooking paper from your stash and turn it into a piece of digital tape to use on any scrapbooking project.

Includes: 5 digital tape files, video for PS and PSE, and a step-by-step manual.

Page & Photos: Jenifer Juris
Tutorial: Custom Tape with the Overlay Blend Mode by Jenifer Juris
Kit: In this Moment by Kim B Designs
Fonts: Felisha, Boucherie Sans