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action Adobe® Photoshop® has this wonderful, popular little feature that I have yet to see elsewhere: Actions. Actions can be created and downloaded for free, or they can be purchased. Though I am a thrifty kind of gal, it is the Action sets I have purchased from Nichole Van Photography that have become indispensable to me. Her sets are skillfully made, work correctly (something a lot of free Actions don’t), and she offers a variety of artistic photo ﬁnishes. The license allows me to use them in a professional capacity and the unique sets also give me some control for customizations, a trait I ﬁnd essential. After all, as no two photographs are the same, why would I want to treat them as if they were? Her step-by-step prompts help me to further my Photoshop education, and the results are often breathtaking. Still not convinced? Have a look! Original, unedited photo. I cropped the image slightly, then used Nichole Van’s Outdoor Color Pop Action. Be sure your digital camera or scanner is set to take the highest quality photo/resolution it will allow. This will give you greater flexibility in using it. I used Nichole Van’s Tilt Shift + Color Texture Action, then ran her Green Acid Tint Action followed by her Vignette Action. I de-saturated the image and added my own ﬁlm texture and vignette for a softer, vintage look. favorite textures These edits took just a few minutes to perform, and the results shown barely scratch the surface of what Actions can do. If you have wanted to venture into digital art and photo editing, Actions are the perfect place to start. Free high-resolution textures, tutorial links, and software recommendations are available on my new website createwithchrysti.com Nichole Van Photographer Resources nicholev.com resources C P S http://www.createwithchrysti.com http://www.nicholev.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009MusingsContentsNow Read ThisThe In-boxWho Did This?Popping the QuestionThe WorkshopPaper & PlasticCheater QuiltsItty Bitty Bits of InspirationSealed with a StitchNarrative CollageArtist Profile: Elizabeth ArmstrongTwo Beeswax ‘Books’Action is the Art of Doing!Artist to Artist with Cathy Cullis“A Paper Napkin Garden Journal”CharmedCharm & Be CharmedTreasures Fabric BookMore Results from our Mixed-media “Tea Party” Reader ChallengeTake our “Life’s a Beach!” Reader ChallengeMarketplaceClassifieds and Ad IndexWhy Would I Want to Join a Club That Would Have Me as a Member?Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 (Page Cover1)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 (Page Cover2)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 (Page 3)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Musings (Page 4)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Contents (Page 5)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Contents (Page 6)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Now Read This (Page 7)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - The In-box (Page 8)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - The In-box (Page 9)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Who Did This? (Page 10)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Who Did This? (Page 11)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Popping the Question (Page 12)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Popping the Question (Page 13)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - The Workshop (Page 14)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - The Workshop (Page 15)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - The Workshop (Page 16)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - The Workshop (Page 17)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Paper & Plastic (Page 18)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Paper & Plastic (Page 19)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Paper & Plastic (Page 20)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Paper & Plastic (Page 21)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Cheater Quilts (Page 22)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Cheater Quilts (Page 23)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Cheater Quilts (Page 24)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Cheater Quilts (Page 25)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Cheater Quilts (Page 26)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Cheater Quilts (Page 27)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Itty Bitty Bits of Inspiration (Page 28)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Itty Bitty Bits of Inspiration (Page 29)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Itty Bitty Bits of Inspiration (Page 30)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Itty Bitty Bits of Inspiration (Page 31)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Sealed with a Stitch (Page 32)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Sealed with a Stitch (Page 33)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Sealed with a Stitch (Page 34)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Sealed with a Stitch (Page 35)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Narrative Collage (Page 36)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Narrative Collage (Page 37)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Narrative Collage (Page 38)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Narrative Collage (Page 39)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Narrative Collage (Page 40)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Narrative Collage (Page 41)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Artist Profile: Elizabeth Armstrong (Page 42)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Artist Profile: Elizabeth Armstrong (Page 43)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Artist Profile: Elizabeth Armstrong (Page 44)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Artist Profile: Elizabeth Armstrong (Page 45)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Artist Profile: Elizabeth Armstrong (Page 46)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Artist Profile: Elizabeth Armstrong (Page 47)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Two Beeswax ‘Books’ (Page 48)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Two Beeswax ‘Books’ (Page 49)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Two Beeswax ‘Books’ (Page 50)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Two Beeswax ‘Books’ (Page 51)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Two Beeswax ‘Books’ (Page 52)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Two Beeswax ‘Books’ (Page 53)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Action is the Art of Doing! (Page 54)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Action is the Art of Doing! (Page 55)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Action is the Art of Doing! (Page 56)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Action is the Art of Doing! (Page 57)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Artist to Artist with Cathy Cullis (Page 58)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Artist to Artist with Cathy Cullis (Page 59)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Artist to Artist with Cathy Cullis (Page 60)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Artist to Artist with Cathy Cullis (Page 61)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - “A Paper Napkin Garden Journal” (Page 62)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - “A Paper Napkin Garden Journal” (Page 63)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - “A Paper Napkin Garden Journal” (Page 64)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - “A Paper Napkin Garden Journal” (Page 65)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - “A Paper Napkin Garden Journal” (Page 66)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - “A Paper Napkin Garden Journal” (Page 67)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Charmed (Page 68)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Charmed (Page 69)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Charmed (Page 70)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Charm & Be Charmed (Page 71)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Treasures Fabric Book (Page 72)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Treasures Fabric Book (Page 73)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Treasures Fabric Book (Page 74)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Treasures Fabric Book (Page 75)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - More Results from our Mixed-media “Tea Party” Reader Challenge (Page 76)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - More Results from our Mixed-media “Tea Party” Reader Challenge (Page 77)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - More Results from our Mixed-media “Tea Party” Reader Challenge (Page 78)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - More Results from our Mixed-media “Tea Party” Reader Challenge (Page 79)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - More Results from our Mixed-media “Tea Party” Reader Challenge (Page 80)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - More Results from our Mixed-media “Tea Party” Reader Challenge (Page 81)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Take our “Life’s a Beach!” Reader Challenge (Page 82)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Take our “Life’s a Beach!” Reader Challenge (Page 83)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Take our “Life’s a Beach!” Reader Challenge (Page 84)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Take our “Life’s a Beach!” Reader Challenge (Page 85)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Marketplace (Page 86)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Marketplace (Page 87)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Marketplace (Page 88)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Marketplace (Page 89)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Marketplace (Page 90)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Marketplace (Page 91)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Marketplace (Page 92)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Classifieds and Ad Index (Page 93)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Classifieds and Ad Index (Page 94)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Classifieds and Ad Index (Page 95)Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - Why Would I Want to Join a Club That Would Have Me as a Member? 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