Techniques& Tips for Scrapbooking - How to Apply Overlays

I've recently had several requests for how information on how to use overlays on your pages.  Veevs aka Honey Scraps here creates awesome overlays that most are personal and commercial use so I'm going to use one of her newest today Easter Scuffy Overlays to show you some options.

First I just opened a blue paper I have and dragged in one of her overlays. That's it!

Or you could change the Overlay layer to an Overlay or Soft Light Blending mode in your layers panel.

OR you can change the color of the overlay using your Fill command with your foreground color.

EDIT>FILL  or Command/Control F5

Make sure your "Preserve Transparency" is checked.

Here I used a white and didn't change the blending mode. So nice and soft now.

And of course there are many other options too!

Try putting a bevel and embossing on your overlay to give your paper depth.  Oh I can see this even being a note card for embellishing on a page by cropping to a nice size or clipping to a note paper you already have too.

Try also putting an inner shadow using your Layer's Panel Fx. It almost gives an effect like the paper is cut out and worn where the overlay is and blends into the background like the white is etched off your card stock paper.   

Try different blending and Fx options for an endless list of different looks from a single overlay.

And lay them over an already artsy or pretty paper instead of solid colors too

Then of course, if you like to play and get really artsy you can add a new layer above the Overlay.  Clip it to the overlay layer and paint colors to create a multi colored overlay. :)  Or just find a pretty paper in your stash and clip it to the overlay layer.

Here's one using my Color Wash background from my Beautiful Mess Template. 

These are just a few ways to use overlays.  Have more ideas?  Share with us!

And be sure to check the shop today and tomorrow for a little freebie using this overlay. :)