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2 Page Layouts - Stacked Method PDF Print
Written by Paula Yagisawa   
Thursday, 14 June 2007
There are so many different ways to create double page LOs, but I've been asked if I would share my favorite method as a tutorial. I use this method nearly 90% of the time when I create double page LOs. Each method has its strengths, this one is best when you want the backgrounds to be the same - and you want to make sure horizontal lines are perfectly lined up between the two pages.

In order to use this method, your graphics program MUST be able to do the following:

1. create new images/LOs in layers
2. save that image/LO in layers
3. make certain layers visible or not visible

Basically, we will be stacking the layers for the right and left pages as ONE stacked image. This was not the first method I worked with, but I now feel it is the easiest. However, it isn't very easy to demonstrate in an online tutorial, so I hope I'm able to explain it well enough for all of you to understand.

For the images in this tutorial, I've used my Baby Bears Page Kit. I've also assumed you know how/when to use shadows or rotation.

Here we go!!!!
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1. Start by selecting the paper you want for your base. Select and copy the paper then paste it into a new image that is 12x12. Rename the layer: both-paper. If you want your LO to be a different size than 12x12, now's the time to change it.



2. Next, we will be adding our horizontal pieces that are shared on BOTH pages. Here, I've added a strip of paper. This is on its own layer and I renamed it: both-strip. I originally placed it higher on the page, but I moved it down after figuring out that it looks better here with my other elements.



3. For my LO, I also wanted to add fiber across both pages. I selected a fiber cluster and placed it over the edges of the paper strip. This layer is named: both-fiber

4. At this point, I've completed all the items that are identical on left and right pages (the ones named both). So, it's time to work on pieces that will be different. I want my title to go across both pages, so I started by making my title. I'm doing this LO using some really cute pictures of my son "making faces"; so the title says Little Funny Face.



method: I created an image that was 15 inches wide. I created my words in matching green - and made them large enough to fill the space. Next, I beveled it very slightly to give it some depth. Use your selection wand to isolate JUST the letters - shrink the selection by about 5 pixels. On a new layer, roughly paint in white marks. This produces a "hand painted" title that is really fun.



5. Now, it's time to place the title for the left page. I place the entire title (including "face") into the image and moved it over. Layer name: left-title



6. To get the right page title perfectly lined up, I copied the title layer and moved it over (not up or down) to get it place properly. In PSE, I can move in a straight line by holding the shift key while doing it. Layer name: right-title.



7. Now, make the right title *not visible* by clicking on the eye next to that layer (I hope this is understandable for MOST programs). While viewing all layers that are "both" or "left", you can position your other left elements. For my layout, I only wanted to add one large picture for this page. Layer name: left-picture. I wanted the picture under the fibers, so I moved that layer as desired.



8. Repeat the process to add your picture(s) to the right page. Make "left" parts not visible and "right" parts visible. Add the new picture and position as desired. Layer name: right-picture.



9. So far, there are 7 different layers in the stacked image. Now, I want to add a tag, a tassel, and a tiny bit of journaling. These are layers 8-10, but I've shown them as a single step here. Name each one: right-element.



10. If you turn all layers visible, you get something that looks completely wrong!!! Don't worry, this is right. Don't forget to save this stacked/layered image now!!!

With only the proper layers visible, you can save the left page and the right page in .jpg format.



Finally, if you want to have a combined image for sharing online. Open each of the .jpg layouts and resize them to 400x400 pixels.

Now, create a new image that is 800x400 pixels. Copy/paste each of the little pages into your new image and move into place. Merge/flatten this image and save as a .jpg for sharing online. Be careful to give it a different name than the others! You can see here that while they are two pages, they flow together as a single page.

I hope to see lots of layouts done with this method!!! Please feel free to use the elements of your choice!
 
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