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Love Digital 101

Learn to love digital scrapbooking in this introductory class with Wilna Furstenberg!

( Little Light Studio )
$15.00

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Have you ever had that itch in your hands to try digital scrapbooking? Have you ever wished you knew where to begin? Have you even opened a program like Photoshop elements but then just sat there, staring blankly at the screen? I know how you feel. I have felt the same way. But this is what I have found... um wait. It's too much goodness to just casually type up here!

Let me tell you a bit about my digital beginnings. I started to digi scrap because I was fed up with taking 20 pictures of a page to upload it to a gallery and then it didn't look like the original. I started to digi scrap because going to a print shop was always full of drama... I detest it. I fell in love with digital scrapbooking when I discovered that I could work on a page over and over until it was perfect. In paper scrapbooking that cost me paper, embellishments and $$. I fell in love with digital scrapbooking when I discovered on how many levels digital skills made a difference my life! It allowed me to add bling to my blog, make invitations, edit my pictures and just design in the most basic sense of the word.

So in this class I will be taking your hand (via video) to show you step by step how to make a digital page. I will explain the magic of Photoshop Elements to you in it's simplest form. Once you are done with this class, you will not only have 3 very pretty pages, but you will be brave enough to venture in this digital world on your own. The class includes a custom designed digital kit so that you will have everything you need to complete the lessons!
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Lesson 1: Starting from scratch.
In this lesson we will be learning the wonders of drag and drop in PSE (Photoshop Elements). I will teach you how to copy and paste from one file to another file. You will learn how to use layers (it will change your life forever!), how to use shadows to make your page look fake or real. I will also show you how to resize things and how to add text to a page. We will be making this page with papers and embellishments that I designed just for you!
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Lesson 2: Templates & more
Templates in digital scrapbooking are one of the wonders of the world. It's like Jamie Oliver cooking for you but you can take all the credit. Seriously, it's that cool. Templates are so readily available in the digital world that to know how to use them will make you the Martha Stewart of the digi scrapbook world. In this lesson, I will show you how to mask layers as well as how to change opacities. In the end we will have a page like this one!
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Lesson 3: Masks & Brushes
Have you ever seen a picture that looks like someone spend hours cutting out the edges into the most beautiful swirls and flourishes? Well, they didn't. And even better: I am going to teach you how to do it. Once you understand how masks work, a whole world will open up for you. And believe me, your friends will stand in awe. I will also teach you how to load brushes into PSE and on this page we will be painting... without getting our hands dirty. Like one of my blog readers said... now I can paint on my bed in my pj's without making a mess.
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Instructor

Wilna Furstenberg

Type

Self Paced: This class does NOT include instructor interaction but does include access to a private class message board containing FAQs and the chance to chat with your classmates!

Format

Written Lesson, Video

Length

3 Lessons

Students

Beginner, Intermediate

SUPPLIES

-Class kit (provided),
-Photoshop Elements 3 or higher
-Ability to view web video (please click here to view a test video in order to ensure that you are able to see the videos in the class)

REGISTRATION
Open enrollment, students may enroll in this class at anytime
CLASS BEGINS This is a self paced class, students are able to access class lessons w/in 24 hours of payment received.

HOW TO ENROLL

To enroll in this workshop, simply add it to your cart and proceed to checkout.
Your access to the workshop will be granted within 24 hours of payment received.

Please note: we work very hard to process your class registration in a timely manner, often you will receive access within minutes of purchasing your class. If you have not received access withing 24 hours of payment, please email us at support@littlelightstudio.net.

Once you have been enrolled in your class, log in to Little Light Studio. A new menu tab titled MY CLASSES will appear. Click on the MY CLASSES tab. A list of all of the classes you are currently enrolled in will appear on the left hand side of the page.

Please click here to read the HOW DO I SEE MY CLASSES page for more information!








A Sampling Of Current Classes

Our most popular class, Bling Out Your Blog has been revamped with updated material and a new companion workbook. The class is divided into two parts. The first part of the class will teach you the basics of blogging using both BLOGGER and TYPEPAD. We'll walk you through setting up your blog and configuring it to fit your needs. After that, you'll learn how to bling out your blog by adding custom designed headers, banners, fun fonts, widgets and more! The class includes custom designed backgrounds, headers and icons for you to use and we'll also teach you how to design your own! (See below for a full list of class material)

New to the class this year is a 50+ page companion workbook designed to educate you in the business of blogging.
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We're going to let KA tell you a little more about it:

Hi everyone! In addition to running Little Light Studio, I also have a day job. I work as a social media consultant, which means that various businesses hire me to come on board and set up their online presence. One of the first things I do is create a customized "blog package" for them in which I create their business blog and then educate them on how to use specific keywords and other search engine optimization techniques in order to expand their brand's visibility and grow their client base.

I've created this workbook to help you do the same thing. In it, you'll read about the different techniques you can use to define your brand, grow your readership, and use social media to your benefit as well as how to monetize your blog. You'll also learn how to best use your blog to promote your business, get press coverage and gain new clients. The workbook is set up as a combination of lessons and assignments and includes 52 writing prompts so that you won't have to worry about writer's block!

The workbook on it's own sells for $15 and the information is expansive, so we're excited to include it for free for students of Bling Out Your Blog 3!

The class will also include customized headers and banners, a quick reference e-booklet containing multiple HTML codes and a bonus blogging calendar!

Class begins on Monday, April 12 and will last 3 weeks. It includes access to a private class forum where you can interact with your classmates and participate in Q/A sessions with the instructors*, a class blogring and private class gallery. The class is designed with flexibility in mind- the classroom is open to you for an entire year so you can complete the lessons at your own pace!

*Instructor Q/A sessions will be closed after May 1, 2010.

Here is a look at the class curriculum!

The Bling:

  1. Choosing a blogging platform
  2. Configuration
  3. Dashboard overview
  4. Creating a post
  5. Creating a signature
  6. Creating/using posting templates
  7. Designing/installing backgrounds
  8. Designing/installing headers and banners
  9. Learning to use HTML
  10. Creating sidebar items
  11. Using/customizing the navigation bar
  12. Designing/installing a favicon
  13. Photo album integration
  14. Installing widgets
  15. Social network integration
  16. Creating fancy titles (Blogger)
  17. Commenting systems
  18. Add ons and plugins to make life easier!
  19. Domain mapping
  20. Tracking your statistics

The Business (A 50+ page printable workbook):

  1. Discovering your identity
  2. Branding your blog
  3. Gathering inspiration
  4. Defining your content
  5. User friendly blogging
  6. How to gain readers
  7. Creating connections
  8. Search engine optimization techniques
  9. Promoting your blog
  10. Getting and using press
  11. Understanding and utilizing keywords
  12. Understanding and utilizing Google Analytics
  13. Monetizing your blog
  14. Tips and Tricks
  15. Set of 52 blog topic prompts

+ HTML code e-booklet
+ Custom designed Blogger template
+ Two sets of custom designed backgrounds and banners for you to choose from!

And a BONUS blogging calendar template!

This class is intended for BLOGGER and TYPEPAD users.

CLICK HERE TO ENROLL!

RECOMMENDED: It is recommended that you have a photo editing program available to use during this class. We will be utilizing Photoshop and Photoshop Elements to teach you how to design your own blog bling as well as to customize the provided headers and banners. It is also recommended that you have a text editing program, such as notepad.

Instructor

Kayla Aimee Terrell and Wilna Furstenberg

Type

Instructor Led (Your instructors will be available for Q/A via a private class forum from April 12-May 1, 2010)

Format

Written Lesson, Video, Screenshot, Assignments

Length

Class begins April 12, 2010 and ends on May 1, 2010, however students have access to the classroom until April of 2011! The instructor led portion of the class is three weeks long, after which time an instructor will be available via email for class support.

Students

All

Registration Begins March 15, 2010
Class Begins April 12, 2010

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This 4 week intensive online workshop with professional photographer Courtney DeLaura is designed to teach you the basics of digital photography. Confused about the technical aspects of photography such as f-stops, ISO and aperture? Courtney will walk you through using your camera in manual mode, combining technical skills with creative techniques to produce beautiful, high quality images. If you are an aspiring photographer or just want to learn how to better manipulate your camera, then this class is for you! The class is set up with weekly lessons and assignments. You'll receive access to a private class message board and gallery where you can interact with your classmates, post your lesson assignments and receive one on one help from the instructor. Click here to learn more!

REGISTRATION IS: Open! Click here to enroll!
CLASS BEGINS: Monday, March 1
(p.s. due to popular demand from our students and the high level of instructor interaction, space is limited)

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This self paced class is a part of our Little Giftables series, providing you with easy to make gift ideas when you need a present in a pinch! In our Have A {flower} Ball class, you'll learn how to create charming centerpieces and pomanders using supplies that you already own! These make a great decorations for wedding or baby showers and are easy to make as well as easy on the budget!

This is an ongoing workshop! You may register and login to class at anytime!

Instructor

Andrea Wiebe

Type

Self Paced

Format

Written Lesson

Length

1 Lesson

Students

All

Registration Begins Open enrollment, students may enroll in this class at anytime
Class Begins This is a self paced class, students are able to access class lessons w/in 24 hours of payment received.
Cost $5 and under
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For most people adding journaling to their scrapbook pages is the most intimidating part of the process. In this self paced workshop you'll learn creative tips and tricks to help you overcome writer's block and find your writing style. The workshop is designed to aid you in the writing process by introducing you to different styles of writing and completing creative assignments to find the best fit for you!

This is an ongoing workshop! You may register and login to class at anytime.

TO LEARN MORE OR TO ENROLL IN CLASS, PLEASE CLICK HERE!


Instructor

Kayla Aimee Terrell

Type

Self Paced

Format

Written Lesson

Length

7 Lessons

Students

All

Registration Begins Open enrollment, students may enroll in this class at anytime
Class Begins This is a self paced class, students are able to access class lessons w/in 24 hours of payment received.


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