Conquer Your Computer

Woo hoo!!! The new Bazzill app is here!!

Okay, so you know how crazy I am about Bazzill.  You also know how crazy I am about using the RGB codes to create the font colors to match my favorite Bazzill colors.  Now I'm crazy about Bazzill's new app available in the iTunes store at http://tinyurl.com/bazzillapp.

Paul, Bazzill's IT guy developed the greatest application.  Remember the Color Index book?  Remember paying $29.99 and not finding the exact color you needed.  Well, here's the best news.  The new Bazzill app is only $9.99 and you get the RGB and CMYK codes for over 500 Bazzill colors.  I've been playing with it for a couple of weeks while it's been in the development stages and I'm so glad it's finally here.  Check out the main screen.  It's got the coolest icons. 

Browse over 500 colors alphabetically by name.   Search by typing the name of the color and it will pop right up.  Scroll on the right side of the screen to the first letter of the color name.   The app makes it easy to find your favorite colors!

Browse visually by color family.  Choose color family from the top of the screen and then choose the color you want. 

Browse by Texture family.  All the textures are represented.

Once you find the color you want, you'll get easy access to the RGB and CMYK values.  Create the perfect color palette with monochromatic, complementary, triadic, analogous and split-complementary color combinations.  Save your your favorite color combinations as palettes for later use.  This is great if you want the app to come up with some great color combos for your layouts.

   

Match your favorite photos to Bazzill cardstock.  Create and save palettes based on colors picked from your photos.  This also works if you scan your patterned paper and open it as a photo.  Get 5 cardstock color choices to design your layouts.  It takes all the guesswork out of designing!!

I'm sure you're going to love it!!  Buy it at the iTunes store at http://tinyurl.com/bazzillapp

You can also follow the Bazzill app on Twitter. 
 

Conquer Class Schedule for Spring

 
 

Fiskars TV

While I was in Orlando this summer for the CHA show, I was asked to film an episode of Fiskars TV using Bazzill products.  I was so thrilled to be asked.  Slowly, my thrill became panic when I realized that I had no idea what I was doing.  After arriving, I was "mic'd" (they attached a microphone to me) and told to stay close to the filming area.  Of course, my brain heard but my body didn't listen and I accidentally became detached.  The nice guy put it on again and I was ready to film.   Since I hadn't done this before, I didn't have any way to practice what I was going to say.  Suzanne was great at leading me along.  I was soooo nervous.  Once the cameras started rolling, I realized I had never asked where I was supposed to look.  I decided that down was a good place, looking at the project almost the entire time.  WRONG IDEA!  I looked like I was talking to my chest.  When it came time to put the jewels on the project, I used a nifty Fiskars Craft Knife and proceeded to fling jewels all over the place.  Thank God for editing because they took that part out.  All in all, it was a fun experience and I now know what questions to ask if ever approached again. 

Here is the link to the episode.  Enjoy.
www.fiskarscrafts.com/tv

And the winner is...

The winner of the "I Conquered" photo contest is Suzann H!  Congratulations!

Suzann wins a FREE Conquer your Computer class of her choice.  As a guest contributor, her entry will be taught at a future class so students can learn the techniques used to create your photo. 

If you missed out this time, don't worry.  We'll begin a new contest after the first of the year.  Thanks to all who participated.  The entries were wonderful!

Voting has begun...

Entries for the "I Conquered" contest have been submitted and it's time to start voting. Check out the entries below and then email your vote to conqueryourcomputer@yahoo.com.  Click on the photo for a larger view.  One vote per person, please.  Winners will be announced December 1st. Good luck to all the participants!

Entry 1:  Before 

 

Entry 1:  After 

 

Entry 2:  Before
 

Entry 2:  After 

 

Entry 3:  Before
   

Entry 3:  After

Entry 4:  Before

Entry 4:  After
 

Entry 5:  Before

Entry 5:  After

Entry 6:  Before

Entry 6:  After

Entry 7: Before

Entry 7: After
 

Entry 8: Before

Entry 8:  After
  

"I Conquered" Photo Contest beginning soon!

Have you been practicing the techniques you've learned in your Conquer classes using Photoshop Elements?  Are you just dying to show off your work?  Well, here's your chance.  In just a few short days, we'll begin the "I Conquered" photo contest. 

Submit as many as three (3) entries per person for a chance to win a FREE Conquer your Computer class.  And if that's not enough, be a guest contributor to a future Conquer class.  Your winning entry will be taught to the students so they can learn the techniques used to create your masterpiece.  Interested? 

Here's how to participate.  Submit your photo creation in JPG format to me at conqueryourcomputer@yahoo.com.  I will need the original photo (the "before" photo) as well. Please keep your entry to less than 5mb in size.  Keep the layered PSD file, just in case you're a winner.  I will need it for class. 

Contest entries will be accepted from November 9th through November 19th.  All entries will be posted on the blog on November 20th and voting will begin.  Blog visitors and a special guest photographer will vote and the winner will be announced on the blog December 1st. 

Official Rules:  The "I Conquered" contest is limited to those students only who have attended a Conquer Your Computer class.  Non-student entries will not be accepted.  A maximum of three (3) entries per person will be accepted.  Entries must be submitted via email and must contain the original "before" photo and the photo creation "after" photo in JPG format (not to exceed 5mb in size).  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.

I'm so excited and can't wait to see your work!!

Thanks!
Joey

Sneak Peeks for Saturday's Classes

Greetings from Las Vegas!  Yes, I said Las Vegas.  Bazzill has kept me hopping...plane hopping that is.  Actually, this trip is for fun but I've been traveling so much lately, I haven't had a minute to post this Saturday's projects.  Don't worry!  I'll be back on Thursday night and will post the projects we'll be working on in class  Don't forget, if you're registered for both classes on Saturday, I'm bringing lunch.  So, until Thursday, hope life is treating you well and you're enjoying our cooler weather. 

Regards,
Joey

Bazzill Warehouse Sale - October 2nd & 3rd

Bazzill Warehouse Sale - Open to the Public
October 2nd & 3rd, 2009 from 7am to 3pm

Pleny of bargain cardstock, albums, accessories and other items to make you happy!
Spread the word, there is enough for everyone!  No reservations necessary, just show up.

Bazzill Basics Paper
7001 W. Erie Street, Suite 2
Chandler, AZ  85226

Located off I-10 and Chandler Blvd.

New Class at SBE - Conquer Your Computer 3

The schedule has been released at Scrapbooks Etc.  I have some exciting news!!  By popular demand, I have added a new class.  Conquer 3 will take you further than you've gone before.  If you think you've got the basics mastered in Photoshop Elements, now it's time to learn more advanced features.   Learn how to create your own brushes, use blending modes, adjustment layers, masks, textures & layer styles.  Manipulate photos using the Magic Extractor Tool, create an amazing slide show to music and even add printed paper to your own embellishments.  Finally learn to use those digital kits you've downloaded.  This will be a 2.5 hours lecture class but as always, take home a fun project to complete as homework.  Because no basic Elements will be taught, Conquer 2 is a prerequisite. No worries though.  If you've been wanting to take Conquer 2 and just haven't had the time, you can take both classes on October 10th.  Join me for Conquer 2 from 10:30-1pm and Conquer 3 from 1:30-4pm.  AND, if you come for both classes, lunch is on me.  For those who sign up for both classes, I'll be including a sack lunche that includes a Chicken Walnut Salad on a butter croissant, a bag of chips, a drink and a yummy dessert.  How great is that!!

If you'd like to register, be sure to call SBE at (480) 854-2303 to save your spot.  See you soon!

And if you haven't already seen it, here is the complete Conquer Your Computer schedule for the September through December.

FREE Photo Editing Class from JessicaSprague.com

Hey friends!!  If you love Conquer Your Computer 2 using Photoshop Elements, you're going to love this FREE class from Jessica Sprague. 

Mark your calendar for June 22. That's the day registration opens for the FREE instructor-led class of 2009 - Photo Editing: Frame-ups & Special Effects! In celebration of their SECOND BIRTHDAY, JessicaSprague.com will host an incredible photo editing class you don't want to miss! You’ll even receive a stunning FREE KIT by our friends at Houseof3.com!

Curious how to use the digital goodies you’ve collected? Or how about creating scuffy, worn edges or rounded corners on your photos? Dying to know to add swirly borders to your pictures like you see in magazines and advertisements? I'll show you how easy it is to add beautiful accents to enhance your digital photos, as well as how to add special photography effects using Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.

Registration is 100% free, and simply requires that you create an account here at JessicaSprague.com. You must register during our Birthday Celebration, which runs from June 22-28, 2009. Free registration ends on June 28. Class begins on July 6. I'll send out a link for you to click, and you'll be in!

This FREE two-week class begins on July 6, 2009!

Click here for more information!!