I have started my aA Project 2022. It is not my first year, so I feel like an old hand. One thing I know is that I will review these pages for errors and constantly find them. So, if you see something amiss, please let me know. The steps I list here are pretty much what I do for every page but if I so something different I will adjust my description for that page.
Start – I always start with the template
Photos – I add my photos to the frames and the mask using Layer>Create Clipping Mask.
Paper – I added Solid Paper 5 from Wellspring over the background layer.
Stains and other layers – I color these layers using Edit>Fill so they match what is nearby or if foliage I color to try to resemble foliage.
Elements – I placed the forget-me-nots over the page number and added a tag from Wellspring, Buds from Lavaliere, and ladybug from Multimedia Branches 13.3 to complete the cluster
Transfers – I put Artsy Transfer 4 and duplicated but adjust the color slightly. They helped contain the focal photo
Journaling – Added a quote from Von Gogh about nature and journaled about July at Estes Lake
Fotoglows – On most pages I add a fotoglow to add color to the black and white or to emphasize color in a photo.
Title – Typed “Summer Fun” for title.
To finish up I made sure I didn’t have and edges of my photos showing that the font was consistent (I use 12 PT because I will print at 10x10. I have adjusted or added drop shadows where necessary. Make sure nothing is beyond the Guidelines. I will remember as the days go one other thing I want to check.