“How do you make that?”
Do you ever ask yourself that question when checking out an element on someone’s scrapbook page?
Some elements look soooo simple to make, yet the technique for creating them eludes you.
Thankfully, many scrapbook elements do not require Designer status. You just need that first little hint.
Several readers of my Cut It Out! A Title Trick tutorial asked that question about the dotted circle around my cut out.
That particular dotted circle was part of Amanda Taylor’s Me Personally kit.
But as promised, here are the instructions for creating your very own.
Use this technique to draw an eye to anything on your scrapbook page. It is guaranteed to get attention.
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This is definitely a wonderful tutorial is that will add a fun aspect to your layout. Thank you for enabling us to have designer-level technique within our layouts. You and your fabulous brain.
Thanks for your kind words, Shirl. You are always a blessing! xoxo
You rock Miss Jen. Thank you for this tutorial!
Thanks Vivian!
Thank you!! for the tut but also for adding the instructions for older versions of elements,
Thank you so much. I love all of your tutorials
Thanks so much. This is a great tutorial.
Thank you for the fantastic tutorial.
When I first saw this scrapbook page you made for the cut it out tut, I was dying to know how you did the awesome dots! I can’t wait to go through this tut and give this a shot – thanks for sharing this with us!!
Great to hear, Jenifer! I’m always happy to get requests.
Great tut! Thanks! I can’t wait, though, until I get PSE 11 (skipped 10).
Thanks, Joyce! Make sure and tune in May 1st. We’ve got some super-duper giveaways coming!
Thanks, a great tut worked perfect.
I think you know how to do everything! P.S. your niece is adorable.
Nannette, you are silly! I have SO much to learn! I learn something new almost every day!
and yes, Addyson IS adorable! 
I always look forward to your tuts!!! This tut will come in handy, thank you!!
Thanks so much, Jen, for this great tutorial. I love this look and had always wondered how to go about making it myself! It’s like you read our minds sometimes!! Just can’t tell you how much we appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us!
Thanks so much – you + your tutorials = awesome!
Great tutorial. My problem is that I’m going to dotty with every page I create. What fun! Thanks.
Ditto! Thanks Jen – again!
Thank you for the helpful tutorial. It seems so simple when it’s laid out.
Love the tutorial, and the effect – but I have been unable to recreate :-/
Problem starts when I am unable to select all the text – oh well, I know it is operator error, but it is frustrating.
carolyn in MD
Sorry you are having a problem with the tutorial, Carolyn.
I understand that you cannot “select all the text” by following the instructions provided. Another way to select all the text is by double clicking on the thumbnail of the text layer in the Layers panel.
If that doesn’t help, let me know.