SIMPLE WEAVE DIAMONDS (Released)
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Tutorial written by Cheryl of Frogkid Creations on 10 June 2009
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This tutorial is from my own ideas while playing in PSP. Any similarity to another tutorial is purely by coincidence and no copyright infringement is intended.
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Please do not remove this tutorial from my website, or upload to any other website without my written permission.
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This tutorial was written in PSP9, but should easily be done in other versions of PSP. A working knowledge of the program is recommended, but the tutorial is relatively easy.
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Supplies:
Tube of choice ¨C one taller than wide will work best
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Filters: ()
VM Toolbox ¨C Grid
Simple ¨C Diamonds
Toadies ¨C Weaver
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All Settings will remain the same unless stated otherwise.
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Step 1
Open your tube of choice. Duplicate and close the original
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Step 2
Image> Resize
Settings:
Resample using Smart Size
Lock aspect ratio = checked
Resize all layers = checked
Resize to no more than 300 pixels wide and 400 pixels high
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*Optional> Adjust> Sharpness> Sharpen
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Step 3
Dropper Tool
Left click to select a dark color for your foreground
Right click to select a light color of the same hue for your background
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Step 4
Edit> Copy your tube and minimize
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Step 5
File> New 1350 x 350 pixels
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*if you are using a wider screen resolution, you will need to make the appropriate adjustments, and subtract 300 from your overall width for your side border later in the tutorial
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Step 6
Flood fill with your light color (right click)
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Step 7
Adjust> Add/Remove Noise> Add Noise
Settings:
Gaussian 8% Monochrome
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Step 8
Effects> Plugins> VM Toolbox> Grid (default settings)
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Step 9
Effects> Plugins> Simple> Diamonds
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Step 10
Effects> Texture Effects> Fur
Settings:
Blur 4
Density 30
Length 10
Transparency 20
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Step 11
Layers> New Raster Layer
Flood Fill with your light color
Lower the opacity so that you can see the pattern below
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Step 12
Image> Add Borders 2
Symmetric Checked
Color> Dark
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Step 13
Image> Add Borders 3
Color> Light
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Step 14
Image> Add Borders 5
Color> Dark
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Step 15
Image> Add Borders 10
Color> Light
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Step 16
Layers> Promote Background Layer
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Step 17
Image> Canvas Size 1700 (or your preferred width) x 450
Placement RIGHT center
Add 30 to the right border
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Step 18
Layers> New Raster Layer
Layers> Arrange> Move Down
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Step 19
Flood Fill with your dark color
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Step 20
Adjust> Add/Remove Noise> Gaussian 8% Monochrome Checked
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Step 21
Effects> Plugins> Toadies> Weaver
Settings:
Cell Width = 40
Cell Height = 50
Cell Edges On/Off = 175
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Step 22
Layers> Merge> Merge Visible
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Step 23
Edit> Paste As a New Layer (Your Tube)
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Step 24
Move your tube to the left side and arrange to your liking
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Step 25
Effects> 3D Effects> Drop Shadow
Settings:
Vertical/Horizontal 0
Opacity 35
Blur 15
Color Black
(or use a drop shadow to your liking)
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*DO NOT add a drop shadow to a misted tube
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Step 26
Layers> New Raster Layer
Add your watermark and any accents you choose at this point
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Step 27
File> Export 20-25% JPG Optimizer and save
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Run Through Letter Creator and you have a new stationery
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Thank you for trying my tutorial. I do hope you had fun. I would love to see your results.
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Please link back to:
And
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A very special thanks to my awesome friends for testing this tutorial for me. They are:
Jan - Daelman's Designs,
Jan?- Krayolapxlartist,
Karen - Syberangel Designs, Barbara, Beryl and Ferne
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