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angedawn
01-04-2006, 01:34 PM
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a wonderful holiday! :)

Todays tip is about the burn tool. The burn tool can be found in the same "sqaure" on your menu as the dodge tool and the sponge tool.

I like to use the burn tool to "set things apart somewhat" (for lack of better terms). For instance, you know how adding a slight drop shaddow will put some distinction between two elements, well I like to use the burn tool in a similar way. I take the burn tool and apply it lightly to the edges of the paper or element. Here is an example:

http://www.scrapartist.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=4790&limit=recent

In this layout, the red mat on the photo is made of the same paper as the background. So I took my burn tool to the edges of it to darken it and set it off from the background some. An effect similar to an inked edge, but a little different twist.

Have a great week! :)

Ange

vkimmycat
01-05-2006, 11:47 AM
WOW! What a great tip! Thanks so much! And I love your lo! :)

Gingersnaps
01-05-2006, 02:17 PM
I love this tip, can't wait to try it! It's so nice to have a reference back to the sight just in case I forget! Thanks Ange!:)