I guess I did my template for no reason. Now it is past the deadline and still no answer to my question. :(

This makes me sad since I haven't missed a designer challenge since month 2 when I started.

I wish I could help you out with this, but don't really know. If Christina (FrogFish) hasn't gotten back to you, she must be really busy. I know you missed the deadline, but if she can help you out, I'm sure she be able to let you in the challenge if she can. She's been able to help me out in the past. Weekends seem to take many scrappers off the boards. So maybe try writing her again tomorrow. Wish I could help you more. I don't do templates (at least not often), so this is the first Designer challenge I've missed. :(. But I'll be back next month.

MissDamsel you might want to check how you saved your files, templates should not be that large, unless you have a lot of transparent layers like blended masks.

Also, the colors you use will determine file size. Brighter, more vibrant colors take up more file size. Try changing things to shades of gray to reduce file size. Do not use texture on your layers, keep everything plain.

If you have a lot of similar flowers or elements on your template, you might want to consider putting them on the same layer, that will reduce file size.

My templates are typically less than 10mb and that includes the png, the tif and the png layers in one folder.

When saving tif files, you should use these settings in PS/PSE:
Image Compression - LZW
Pixel Order - Interlayed
Layer Compression - ZIP
this will hugely reduce tif size.

Hope this helps.

Good info Fran. I wasn't aware that color choices impact file size. Gonna watch that from now on.

Yes, great information, Fran! I'm not participating in this challenge, but I'll remember this if I ever decide to make templates! Thanks! :thumbsup:

My thoughts exactly. I make templates from time to time and had no idea. This is definitely great info to have. Thanks so much for sharing!!!!

Not sure if I already said it, but I'm joining in the bloghop, too.
Christina, you should have my template already, don't you? If not, I'm too late too... :-( (Well, just checked my sent items... it was sent to you on 11-09-12, so you should have it).
Is it still going to be revealed this Friday? I haven't heard anything about it yet...

Here's the scoop since I've been gone for so long...

I have templates from:
Fran
Larkd
Romajo
Msbagley (2)
Msdamsel
ChefMinnieMouse

I'm waiting on the last ones to come from scrappinnewbie (Melinda) -- SBC conversions.

The blog hop will include:
Fran
Romajo
Msbagley
ChefMinnieMouse

If I missed you on either of the lists, please let me know ASAP because we are still going to reveal this Friday!

Thanks to all of you for participating and sticking with me through my absence!

Thanks I did find out I was saving the TIFF wrong, fixed that. :)

I don't have a lot of duplicate layers and no masking and all shades of gray (maybe 50... lol) Sorry couldn't resist that!

Not sure why they are so big. I sent them via dropbox to Christina (I think that is her name, I keep forgetting) so maybe she can make some suggestions too!

Christina,

If you need more templates you can include the CA and FL templates from my template challenge last month. :)

Just let me know.

I forgot if I sent TIF. Did I?

I have emailed you the page file conversions. It is one folder, but I think you can match them up by the names. If you need the send seperately, please let me know.

Thanks,

No, I did not get a TIFF file from you...if you want to send one to me you can. I'm wrapping things up now.

I don't know anything about TIFF files. What program uses them for templates/scrapbooking?

Thank you so much! You are awesome!

LOL I have no clue :confused: but I sent it :yes:

TIFF files can be used in Photoshop programs. They are smaller than PSD files and you can "see" them on your computer when you can't see PSD files without going thru your program.

We are going to postpone the release of DC8 until next Friday, December 14. The blog hop will also be that day. If you created a template for a template challenge (one without Mickey heads or other copyright issues of course) and would like to submit it for DC8, or if you have some time this weekend to whip up a template, there is still a little time to join us! All entries must he received by end of the day Monday, December 10. If you have any questions, please let me know!

Oh, I just might be able to do this. What forms of files does it need to be?

PSD, PNG, and TIFF. You will also need a PAGE file for SBC users, but we've got some generous people to help us with those conversions :) The first post in this thread has more specific info.

I was hoping to get in w/ the new date, but my grandmother passed away on Thursday. Services are today and tomorrow. Feel like I've been driving for days. So sorry I'll miss.

I'm so sorry for your loss :cry: I hope everything has settled down for you by now.

Thanks Christina. We're on the way home now. A long and sad week to say the least.

Kelly

I'm so sorry to hear the sad news, Kelly - and I know it is especially tough right before the holidays. Many hugs to you and your family. :hug: :flowers:

DC8 has been revealed and the blog hop is today! You can check out the collab and the blog hop lineup on the MS blog or in the forum release thread here.

Looking ahead, there is no date set for the next design challenge. I want everyone (including myself) to take a break and enjoy the holidays with family and friends. When there is an official start date and a color swatch I will create a thread for it just like normal. Keep watching for it!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my MS friends!

Merry Christmas Christina!

Thank you. My mother passed away on New Years Day 2009. This was the first year I was actually excited about the holiday. Not in the mood for decorating again. :(