Play Date Card

August 18, 2015 by Debra 3 Comments

Hi, sitting down to write this week’s blog entry I stumbled, hitting a blank wall. I did a lot of internet browsing- ALOT! After playing, an idea came to mind. It’s been a bit since I have posted a FotoFusion template and this gave me inspiration. After grandbaby #2 is born- end of November, I would really like to have new business cards made. Right now I am in the gathering ideas stage for the new card. Until then I was playing around with different uses for the business card. My daughter gave me the inspiration for this personal card.

Play Date Card

Click this link for the .ScrapPackage FotoFusion V5 template.

This play date card was designed using Mpix sizing guide. You can easily adjust the canvas settings if you would like to use a different printing lab. Most photo labs will have recommended guides posted on their site.

In this digital era, I would also include a QR Code. One can be easily be created and added to the front of the play date template above. There are several different pieces of information the QR Code can deliver- Vcard, URL, text, email, SMS and more.

If you are interested in a Photoshop version template, one can be emailed upon request. You may contact me by scanning the code below using a code reader app on your smartphone. Please note the Photoshop .psd file will be generated from the FotoFusion software. I personally have used these files in Photoshop CS3 and CC.

Template Disclaimer: The download is the template only. The digital paper and font is not included. Simply add your own to the template image place holders.

There are many different resources for digital scrapbook papers. Here is just one link that popped up on my quick Google digital scrapbook paper.

If you would like a printable digital file like the one shown above, contact me and provide the required information. A flattened .jpeg file will be emailed to you ready to print at Mpix.com. Once your request is received, I will advise an expected time frame for your file.

Let me know if you decided to download and use the template. I would enjoy hearing from you!

Best Wishes,

Bookmarks | How to Add to your Samsung Home Page

July 21, 2015 by Debra

Hi, I am so excited. Just discovered this wonderful new Lightroom Plugin, Pro Image Share. Previously I was using Sticky Albums. Although I really liked the Sticky Albums, cost was a huge influence. Since I already host my own websites, Pro Image Share was most cost effective for me and my purposes. For iPhone and iPad users, the neat little icon’s will be added to your homepage just the same. For Android users it’s not quite as easy just need to do an extra step or two. Simple instructions were found on this website which I have included below.

This entire shortcut and trick on the Samsung Galaxy S5 only takes a few seconds, and is extremely simple. Shortcuts were added to the homescreen, and you’ll want to do the same using these steps.

The stock web browser on the Galaxy S5 is simply called “Internet” and is Samsung’s own web browser like Chrome or Internet Explorer. While using the stock Internet app simply pull down to reveal the address bar where you type the website name, and tap the three dots to the far right of the screen. This is the menu button which pops down to reveal a few options. A few down simply tap “Add shortcut to home screen” and you’re done.
The exact page you were viewing once you press add shortcut to home screen will now be added to your smartphone. While flipping through homscreens one tap on the newly created (and bland) icon will open the Internet app and instantly navigate to that website. You’re all set.

The steps detailed above are exactly the same for all Galaxy devices using the stock Internet app.

iOS Device Instructions

Best Wishes,

Click this Mobil App Link to view a sample Pro Image Share mobil app.

Facebook Cover | Lumapix FotoFusion V5 Template

July 14, 2015 by Debra

Hi, have you ever wondered how to make your Facebook cover image just right? A free Fotofusion template is available. Click the above image to begin the download process. This is a real basic template. Guidelines were added indicating the placement of where your profile image will be in your design. Once you have designed your template, the output to file size should be 300 dpi.

Once downloaded, unzip the file and save to a folder you will remember. Open your Lumapix Fotofusion V5 and restore the file (File – Archive/Restore – Restore). This is when you will select the newly downloaded unzipped .ScrapPackage file. Be sure to save as for future use. If you have additional questions regarding how to restore a .ScrapPackage file, please refer to the manual on the Help tab in Fotofusion. The image below illustrates how the finished design will look on your Facebook page!

Please note: The scrapbook papers and font are NOT included with this template. Sweet Shoppe Designs is a great place for digital scrapbook pages and embellishments.

Template Download

Have fun creating your Facebook cover image!

Best Wishes,