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Note: Tutorial created using PSCS2 with Windows XP.
A fun way to make creative titles for your digital scrapbook layouts is to layer two different fonts in different colors and effects.
In these two examples, I have used similar fonts that are from the same font family, however, this technique will work easily with fonts that are similar in style and scale. Scrap Girls has some of these “go-together” type fonts. For example, Sketchy Solid and Sketchy Outlines layer together nicely, as well as Letterpress and Letterpress Inverted, both of which I will show you how to layer.
For this first example, I started with a paper from Doodlelicious, and layered the photo on top. I typed out my title using Letterpress Inverted. I chose the desired color with the Eyedropper Tool, and adjusted the size to 135 pt.
Next, I duplicated that type layer and changed the font to Letterpress, and using the Eyedropper Tool again, I colored it pink. I changed the size to 150 pt. This larger size appears to be closer in scale. These two fonts don’t quite line up, but I think this adds to the hand-stamped look that I desired.
Next, I added a style to each layer. For the blue (Letterpress Inverted) layer, I used the ScrapSimple Tools Styles: Stamped 4902 Blues.
For the pink layer (Letterpress) I used ScrapSimple Tools Styles: Stamped 4902 Reds.
Next, I added paint brush strokes, using the Paint Stroke Brush Set in white on a separate layer behind the type. This helps the title stand out from the busy background.
Layout by Amanda McGee
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Here is another example of layering fonts with Sketchy Solid and Sketchy Outlines and changing the opacity of the layer fill.
On one layer I have typed my title in red with Sketchy Outlines 100pt.
I adjusted the leading to 90 pt make the two words closer together.
I duplicated this layer. I changed the font on the bottom layer to Sketchy Solid and made the type color blue.
Next, I adjusted the fill layer to 60% so part of the paper pattern would be visible.
I also used this technique of layering fonts for his name as well, in the final layout.
Layout by Amanda McGee
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Tutorial written by Amanda McGee
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