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It’s Retirement Party Time!
It’s party time, and we’re getting ready for the big day! We can’t believe it’s been 20 years since we formed the Pixeladies, but now that we’ve been clearing out the studio, we know how much a couple of people can collect in that time! Can you believe all those boxes and bags were in…
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Pixeladies’ Farewell Tour: Sep-Nov 2023
Dear Friends,We’ve set our retirement party! Hope you can join us there or at our final furoshiki demonstration. Take a look at what else is on the plate for the Pixeladies. Bid On Our Quilt!Sep 14 – Oct 8, 2023 • OnlineWe have donated our final collaboration to Studio Art Quilts Associates for their 2023…
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Deb’s 2023 Dream Collection
The bidding for our favorite auction, the Studio Art Quilt Associates Benefit Auction,* starts on September 14, 2023. As in years past, Kris and I are making our dream collections. This year I have no rhyme or reason. I just liked these eight pieces together, and they would look great on my wall. Ingrid Langhorst…
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Kris’ 2023 SAQA Dream Collection
Studio Art Quilts Associates (SAQA) holds a benefit auction every September to raise money for exhibitions and to further education of the art quilt. They invite everyone to create a dream collection of eight pieces. Deb will post her collection next week, and I would love having the following works in my home. Why don’t…
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Fabric Printing Review: realfabric.com
Our review of realfabric.com may be our final fabric printing review before the Pixeladies retire, so we’re especially glad we found this company. After myfabricdesigns.com went out of business, we were really sad. It used reactive dyes, which we loved. Why? Because you get a rich, deep black. And for us, it’s all about the…
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Pixeladies’ Farewell Tour: Mar-Apr 2023
Dear Friends,Our farewell tour is moving along at a fast pace! Below are some more important upcoming dates. Please join us, if you can. Deb Cashatt: Pieced StoriesThrough Mar 30, 2023 • Richmond, CADeb just mounted her first solo exhibition at Bay Quilts in Richmond, CA! Here’s the change to see some of Deb’s amazing pieced quilts. The artist reception…
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How to Correct Color in Photos using a Color Card
Here’s a short video to show you how to correct the color on your digital photos using a color card. Your images will thank you!
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Pixeladies’ Farewell Tour: Jan-Mar 2023 News
Our farewell tour started out with a bang! “Mrs. Hamer” was used for publicity throughout the Women’s Summit at the Clinton Presidential Center. We hope to have more to report on this amazing trip soon. Below are some important upcoming dates. Please join us, if you can.Happy Holidays,Kris and Deb, the Pixeladies Photoshop Elements ClassesBeginning…
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2003-2023: Celebrating 20 Years of the Pixeladies
Dear Friends,October 2023 will mark our 20th anniversary as the Pixeladies. What an amazing journey it’s been. We’ve traveled near and far, had our work exhibited in places we right now can only hope to visit, taught hundreds of students about Photoshop Elements, and met many lifelong friends. We are so proud of the work…
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Squared Off: Kris’ SAQA Dream Collection
The bidding for our favorite auction, the Studio Art Quilt Associates Benefit Auction,* starts on September 9, 2022. As in years past, Deb and I are making our dream collections. Click here to view Deb’s collection. This year eight pieces make up a collection. My tastes run the gamut, but this year I kept returning…
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These are a Few of Deb’s Favorite Things
The bidding for our favorite auction, the Studio Art Quilt Associates Benefit Auction,* starts on September 9, 2022. As in years past, Kris and I are making our dream collections. This year eight pieces make up a collection. Usually I create a very cohesive dream collection. I start with one art quilt and build a…
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Our New Website And Some DIY Tips
We’re publishing our Tech Tuesday post early because it’s been a while since we posted, and we updated our website. Take a look!
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The Case For A Writing Tablet
Kris takes a moment today to tell you why she loves her writing tablet – and not just for Photoshop Elements.
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Create Your Own Backgrounds in Photoshop Elements
Today we want to show you the ready-made backgrounds in Photoshop Elements also explain how easy it is to create your own!
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Straighten Images In PSE With The Perspective Crop Tool
Today we are focusing on that little gem in Photoshop Elements, the Perspective Crop tool. You’ll soon wonder how you ever lived without it!
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Put Trays In Your Studio!
We’re in the studio looking at our handy dandy cafeteria trays, thinking we should tell you how handy they are!
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SAQA Art Quilts 2 Exhibition in Pacifica, California
It’s so nice to be able to say we are part of a live exhibition. View it in person in Pacifica, CA. If not, join us online Saturday, Jan 29.
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Tidbits Of Random Stuff You’ll Want for Photoshop
Today we’ve got random bits of useful information you can use in your computer work, from laptop help to character maps and file conversion.
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Pixelady vs. Pixelady: Find a Layer
As we mentioned last week, there are many ways to perform the same task in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. And, as we like to say, the best way is the one you remember. Kris likes to name each of her layers so she can find the layer easily. She can just look at the layer…
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More Than One Way To Accomplish Tasks In Photoshop
Here’s our collection of blog posts up to now on how there are different ways to do stuff in Photoshop Elements.
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Celebrating Wayne Thiebaud and Rev. Desmond Tutu
Wayne Thiebaud and Rev. Desmond Tutu passed away last week. We stop at moment at the Pixeladies Studio to celebrate their lives.
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Class Registration Is Open!
We have started to register students for our online Photoshop classes. Classes begin in January. We hope there is one suited for you.
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Create Instagram Puzzle Feed with Photoshop (Part 3)
Here’s Part 3 of our tutorial on creating an Instagram puzzle feed. Today we show you how to actually post your puzzle feed to Instagram.
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Create Instagram Puzzle Feed With Photoshop (Part 2)
Today we’ll show you how to create “slices” for your Instagram feed. Purchase a program that unlocks the required secret PSE tool.
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Create Instagram Puzzle Feed With Photoshop (Part 1)
We’re starting a three-part post on how to create a nifty puzzle feed for your Instagram posts. It’s pretty slick!
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Four “Towering” Projects: One Down, Three To Go
Towering projects indeed! We haven’t posted in a while because we have finally gotten into the groove of creating, and we really didn’t want to stop what we were doing. Now that we’ve nailed down a few things, we thought it would be fun to let you know where we’re headed. Here are our latest…
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Bid On Our Quilt At The SAQA Benefit Auction!
“The Language of Color 11: What’s the Point of White Pencils Only?” is a celebration of the diversity of the human race. It’s coming up for auction soon.
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Finding and Installing Fonts in Photoshop Elements
Pixeladies love fonts, especially Deb’s recently discovered realistic handwriting font. Here’s how to find and install them.
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SAQA Benefit Auction: Kris’ 2021 Dream Collection
The 2021 SAQA Benefit Auction starts on September 13. Kris and Deb have been creating their own dream collections. Here’s Kris’s!
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SAQA Benefit Auction: Deb’s 2021 Dream Collection
It’s that time of year again to bid on some great art at SAQA’s Benefit Auction! Is your favorite piece in Deb’s 2021 dream collection?