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Tut #4

 

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Big Picture Behind Bars
Members Tutorial
?
By ? April Hunt (ACFC)
April 3rd, 2010
?
?
Written for?PSP X
?
Skill Level = Intermediate
?
Needed??
Graphic?of your choice
*Rectangle shaped pictures work best*
?
Template:
ACFC Big Picture Behind Bars?Template
()
?
Pattern:
ACFC Cloudy Pattern
()
?
Preparation
Open your Template
in your PSP and minimize
?
Open your Pattern
in your PSP and minimize
??
Notes
Do Not Share this tutorial!
It is for PAID MEMBERS only
?
All settings will remain
the same unless specified
??
Okay Let's Get Started!!
?
Header
?
1. File > Open
Your graphic
?
2. Window >?Duplicate (Shift?+ D)
Close original??
?
3. Dropper Tool
Left click on your?graphic to?pick?a Dark
color for your Foreground
Right click on your?graphic to pick a
Medium/Light?color
for your Background
?
4. Image >?Resize
Settings:

Resample using?= Smart Size

Lock aspect ratio?= Checked

Resize all layers?= Checked?

Width?= No more than?550 Pixels

Height?= No more than?550 Pixels

?

*Optional

5. Adjust > Sharpness > Sharpen

?

6. Edit > Copy

(your graphic)

?

7. Activate your

ACFC?Big Picture?Behind Bars?Template

(you may choose to

duplicate this if you want to?use

the tutorial again)

?
8. Layers Palette
Activate your?Top Layer
(Credits)
?
9. Layers > Delete
?
10. Layers Palette
Activate your?Bars Layer
(Top layer)
?
11. Selections > Select All
?
12. Selections > Float
?
13. Selections > Defloat
?
14. Edit > Paste Into Selection
(your graphic)
?
15. Selections > Select None
?
16. Layers Palette
Activate your Bottom Layer
(Background)
?
17. Selections > Select All
?
18. Edit > Paste Into Selection
(your graphic)
?
19. Selections > Select None
?
20. Image > Mirror
*You may choose to do this step
on your Bars layer instead*
Choose which way looks best
with your graphic
?
21. Activate your ACFC Cloudy Pattern
(you may choose to duplicate this
pattern if you wish to use the
tutorial again)
?
22. Adjust > Color Balance >
Manual Color Correction
Settings:
Manual target color = Checked
Freehand selection = Unchecked
Colors:
Source = #828282
Target = Background color
?
23. Materials Palette
Change your Foreground to the
Pattern we just colorized
Settings:
Angle = 0
Scale = 100
Texture = Unchecked
?
24. Activate your Working Canvas
(Header)
?
25. Layers Palette
Activate your Top Layer
(Bars)
?
26. Effects > Texture Effects >
Blinds
Settings:
Width = 2
Opacity = 15
Color = Background or White
Horizontal = Unchecked
Light from left/top = Checked
?
27. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
Settings:
Vertical?& Horizontal = 0
Opacity = 60
Blur = 15.00
Color = Black
Shadow on new layer =?Unchecked?
?
28. Layers Palette
Activate your Background Layer
(Bottom layer)
?
29. Layers > New Raster Layer
(this should be your Middle layer now)
?
30.?Flood Fill Tool
Settings:

Match mode?= None

Use all layers?= Not checked

Blend mode?= Normal

Opacity?= 100
Left click to fill with your Pattern
?
31. Layers Palette
Lower the Opacity to @ 15 - 20
*Whichever looks best with your
graphic choice*
?
32. Layers > Merge > Merge Visible
?
33. Selections > Select All
?
34. Selections > Modify > Contract
Settings:
Number of pixels = 10
?
35. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
?
36. Selections > Select None
?
37. Image > Canvas Size
Settings:
Lock aspect ratio = Unchecked
Width = 750 Pixels
Height =?600 Pixels
Placement = Center
?
38. Effects > 3D Effects?> Drop Shadow
?
39. Selection Tool > Custom Selection
Settings:
Top = 0
Left = 0
Right = 125
Bottom = 600
?
40. Edit > Copy
?
41. Edit > Paste As New Image
(minimize for our Side Border)
?
42. Selections > Select None
(on your header canvas)
?
*Optional
43. Add any text and a
drop shadow to your text
if you choose
?
44. Layers > New Raster Layer
?
45. Add your Watermark
?
46. Layers > Merge > Merge Visible
?
*Optional
47. Image > Resize
Settings:
Width = 700 Pixels
Height = Will self adjust
?
*Optional
48. Crop Tool
You may choose to snap crop to
Layer Opaque to get rid of any
empty space around your header
?
49. File > Export > PNG Optimizer
Settings:
Colors Tab:
16.7 Million Colors (24 Bit)
Transparency Tab:
Alpha channel transparency and
Existing image or layer transparency
Gamma Tab:
Gamma = 45455
Format Tab:
Non-Interlaced
Download Times Tab:
Just leave these numbers as-is
OK
?
Save:
Name your Header Image and
press Save
?
??
Side Border
?
1. Activate your

Side Border Image

we just minimized

?

2. Image > Mirror

?

3. Image > Resize

Settings:

Width = Will self adjust

Height = 400 Pixels

?

*Optional

4. Adjust > Sharpness > Sharpen

?

5. Image > Canvas Size

Settings:
Width = 2000 Pixels (or your choice)
Height =?400 Pixels
Placement = Center Left
?
6.?Layers > New Raster Layer
?
7. Layers > Arrange > Send to Bottom
?
8. Flood Fill Tool

Left click to fill with your Pattern
?
9. Layers > New Raster Layer
?
10. Flood Fill Tool
Fill with your choice of Background
or Foreground color
?
11. Layers Palette
Lower opacity of this layer to
a text friendly amount
?
12. Layers > Merge > Merge Down
?
13. Effects > Image Effects >
Seamless Tiling
Settings:
Default
?
14.?File >?Export > JPEG Optimizer
Settings:
Set Compression value to @ 20-25
OK
?

You are now done!
?
Have fun with your new stationery!
??
This is a MEMBERS ONLY SITE Tutorial
Remember to link it back to
With the Wording ACFC Members Only Tutorial
Do not share this tutorial with anyone!
This tutorial is for PAID members only!
Anyone caught sharing them will be removed
from the members site without refund!
?
Letter Creator Tips!
* Place your Side Border in your
Body
Left Margin set to?= 250-300
* Place your?Header in the Header
(Center Frame)
*HINT* Use drop down box and choose PNG
*In the Footer remember to add a link
back to this tutorial so others can try it!?
?
Thank you for trying my tutorial.
All ideas are my own.
Any similarity to any other tutorials
is purely coincidental and unintentional.
No Copyright infringements intended.
I do not claim any graphics
or tubes as my own unless noted.???????????
?
A BIG thank you to my
wonderful testers at
ACFC Members Site Testers!!
And they are:
?
You may contact me at
?
If you know someone who might
enjoy these tutorials and the Members Site
advantages--I am offering Gift Certificates
More information at
?
Thank you and God bless
April (ACFC)
?
?



?

acfcmembersitebackground11.jpg
ACFC Big Picture Behind Bars Template.pspimage
ACFC Cloudy Pattern.jpg

Tut #3

 

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?
Barb Heart?SB
Members Tutorial
?
By ? April Hunt (ACFC)
May 25th, 2010
?
Written for?PSP X
?
Skill Level = Advanced Beginner
?
Needed????
Tube?of your choice
?
Accent Tubes (optional)
?
Pattern:
ACFC?Barb Heart?Pattern
()
?
Template:
ACFC?Barb Heart?SB?Template
()
??
Preparation
Open the ACFC Pattern
in your PSP and Minimize
?
Open the ACFC Template
in your PSP and Minimize
?
Open any Accents in PSP and
minimize
??
Notes
Do Not Share this tutorial!
It is for PAID MEMBERS only
?
All settings will remain
the same unless specified
??
Okay Let's Get Started!!
?
?
1. File > Open
Your Tube
?
2. Window >?Duplicate (Shift?+ D)
Close original
?
3. Dropper Tool
Left click on?your tube to?pick?a
Dark/Medium color?for?your Foreground
Right click to pick a Light
color for your Background
?
4. Image >?Resize
Settings:

Resample using?= Smart Size

Lock aspect ratio?= Checked

Resize all layers?= Checked?

Width?= No more than?250 Pixels

Height?= No more than?370 Pixels

?

*Optional

Adjust > Sharpness > Sharpen

?

5. Edit > Copy

(your tube)

?

6. Activate your

ACFC?Barb Heart?Pattern

(you may choose to duplicate this
pattern if you wish to use the
tutorial again)
?

7. Adjust > Color Balance >

Manual Color Correction
Settings:
Manual target color = Checked
Freehand selection = Unchecked
Colors:
Source = #c0c0c0
Target =?Background
?
8. Materials Palette
Change your Foreground to the
Pattern we just colorized
Settings:
Angle = 0
Scale = 100
Texture = Unchecked
?
9. Activate your

ACFC?Barb Heart SB Template

(you may choose to duplicate this
template if you wish to use the
tutorial again)
??
10. Layers Palette
Activate your?Top Layer
(Credits)
?
11. Layers > Delete
??
12. Adjust > Color Balance >
Manual Color Correction
Settings:
Colors:
Source = #808080 or #c0c0c0
(choose which one looks best)
Target =?Foreground
?
13. Layers > New Raster Layer
?
14. Layers > Arrange > Send to Bottom
?
15. Flood Fill Tool
Settings:

Match mode?= None

Use all layers?= Not checked

Blend mode?= Normal

Opacity?= 100

Left?click to fill with Pattern
?
16. Image > Add Borders
Settings:
Symmetric = Unchecked
Top = 0
Left = 2
Right = 2
Bottom = 0
Color = Foreground
?
17. Image > Add Borders
Settings:
Color = Background
?
18. Image > Add Borders
Settings:
Left = 0
Right = 3
Color = Foreground
?
19. Image > Add Borders
Settings:
Color = Background
?
20. Image > Add Borders
Settings:
Right = 2
Color = Foreground
?
21. Layers > Promote Background Layer
?
22.?Image > Canvas Size
Settings:
Lock aspect ratio = NOT Checked
Width =?2000 Pixels (Or your choice)
Height = 400 Pixels
Placement =?Center Left
?
23. Layers > New Raster Layer
?
24. Layers > Arrange > Send to Bottom
?
25. Flood Fill Tool

Left?click to fill with Pattern
?
26. Layers > New Raster Layer
?
27. Flood Fill Tool
Right click to fill?with your Background
color
?
28. Layers Palette
Lower opacity to a text friendly
amount
We want to clearly see the Pattern
below--yet keep it text friendly
?
29. Layers > Merge > Merge Visible
?
30. Edit > Paste As New Layer
(your tube)
?
31. Move Tool
Arrange to your liking on the
Left side
?
32. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
Settings:
Vertical?& Horizontal = 0
Opacity = 60
Blur = 8.00
Color = Black
Shadow on new layer =?Unchecked
*Do not add a drop shadow
to a misted tube*
?

?*Optional

33. Add any Accents now

(Arrange as you choose &?add a
drop shadow if you choose)
?
34. Layers > Merge > Merge Visible
?
*Optional
35. Add any text and a
drop shadow to your text
if you choose
?
36. Layers > New Raster Layer
?
37. Add your Watermark
?
38. File >?Export > JPEG Optimizer
Settings:
Set Compression value to @ 20-25
OK
??
Letter Creator Tips!!
In Body
Image Position = Top Left
Margins:
Left?= (set left margin so text starts to
the right of the image on your side border)
*In the Footer remember to add a link
back to this tutorial so others can try it!
?
You are now done!
Have fun with your new stationery!
?
This is a MEMBERS ONLY SITE Tutorial
Remember to link it back to
With the Wording ACFC Members Only Tutorial
Do not share this tutorial with anyone!
This tutorial is for PAID members only!
Anyone caught sharing them will be removed
from the members site without refund!
?
Thank you for trying my tutorial.
All ideas are my own.
Any similarity to any other tutorials
is purely coincidental and unintentional.
No Copyright infringements intended.
I do not claim any graphics
or tubes as my own unless noted.
Tube in Example Purchased & by
Trina Clark ??
?
Want to share your results of this tutorial
or any of my other Member's Tutorials?
Join my *NEW* ACFC Sharing Results Group
You can share the stat's/Letters you create
using my tutorials with other members
Join
?????
A BIG thank you to my
Trusted friends and testers?
And they are:
?
You may contact me at
?
If you know someone who might
enjoy these tutorials and the Members Site
advantages--I am offering Gift Certificates
More information at
Come drop by ACFC Shop for more deals!
?
Thank you and God bless
April (ACFC)



acfcmembersitebackground111.jpg
ACFC Barb Heart SB Template.pspimage
ACFC Barb Heart Pattern.jpg

Tut #2

 

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3D Almost Members Tutorial
?
By ? April Hunt (ACFC)
June 20th, 2010
?
?
Written using PSP Pro X3
But should work well in all versions
?
Skill Level = Intermediate
?
Needed??
Tube of your choice
?
Accent tubes (Optional)
?
Template(s):
ACFC?3D Almost Template
ACFC 3D Almost SB Template
()
?
?
Preparation
Open your ACFC Template(s) in
your PSP and Minimize
??
Open any Accent tubes in your
PSP and Minimize
?
Notes
Do Not Share this tutorial!
It is for PAID MEMBERS only
?
All settings will remain
the same unless specified
??
Okay Let's Get Started!!
?
Header
?
1. File > Open
Your tube
?
2. Window >?Duplicate (Shift?+ D)
Close original??
?
3. Dropper Tool
Left?click and choose a Medium/Dark
color for your Foreground
Right?click and choose a Medium/Light
color for your Background
?
4. Image >?Resize
Settings:

Resample using?= Smart Size

Lock aspect ratio?= Checked

Resize all layers?= Checked?

Width?= No more than 450 Pixels

Height?= No more than?400 Pixels

?

*Optional

5. Adjust > Sharpness > Sharpen

?

6. Edit > Copy

(your tube)

?

7. Activate your

ACFC?3D Almost Template

(you may choose to duplicate this
template?if you wish to use the
tutorial again)
?
8. Layers Palette
Activate your Credits Layer
(Top)
?
9. Layers > Delete
?
10. Adjust > Color Balance >
Manual Color Correction
Settings:
Manual target color = Checked
Freehand selection = Unchecked
Colors:
Source = #8e8e8e or #808080
(Choose which one you like best)
Target =?Foreground
?
11. Edit > Paste As New Layer
(your tube)
?
12. Move Tool
Arrange your tube to your liking
**you may choose to resize your
tube more or less to your liking
now**
?
13. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
Settings:
Vertical?& Horizontal = 0
Opacity = 65
Blur = 15.00
Color = Black
Shadow on new layer =?Unchecked
*Do not add a drop shadow
to a misted tube*
?
*Optional
14. Add any Accents at this
time and any drop shadow
of your choice
?
*Optional
15. Add any?Text at this
time and any drop shadow
of your choice
?
16. Layers > New Raster Layer
?
17. Layers > Arrange > Send to Bottom
?
18. Flood Fill Tool
Settings:

Match mode?= None

Use all layers?= Not checked

Blend mode?= Normal

Opacity?= 100

Right click to fill with Background

color

?

19. Adjust?> Add/Remove Noise >

Add Noise

Settings:

Gaussian = Checked

Noise = 7 %

Monochrome = Checked

?

20. Layers > New Raster Layer

?

21. Add your Watermark and/or Artist credits

?

22. File >?Export > JPEG Optimizer

Settings:
Set Compression value to @ 20-25
OK
??

?

Side Border
?
1. Activate your

ACFC?3D Almost SB Template

(you may choose to duplicate this
template?if you wish to use the
tutorial again)
?
2. Adjust > Color Balance >
Manual Color Correction
?
3. Image > Canvas Size
Settings:
Width =?2000 Pixels (or your choice)
Height =?400 Pixels
Placement = Center Left
?
4.?Layers > New Raster Layer
?
5. Layers > Arrange > Send to Bottom
?
6.?Flood Fill Tool

Right click to fill with Background
color
?
7. Adjust?> Add/Remove Noise >

Add Noise

?
8. Layers > Merge > Merge Visible
?
*Optional
9. Add any Accents at this
time and any drop shadow
of your choice
?

10. File >?Export > JPEG Optimizer

?

You are now done!
?
Have fun with your new stationery!
??
This is a MEMBERS ONLY SITE Tutorial
Remember to link it back to
With the Wording ACFC Members Only Tutorial
Do not share this tutorial with anyone!
This tutorial is for PAID members only!
Anyone caught sharing them will be removed
from the members site without refund!
?
Letter Creator Tips!
* Place your Side Border in your
Body
Left Margin set to?250-300
* Place your?Header in the Header
(Center Frame)
*In the Footer remember to add a link
back to this tutorial so others can try it!
?
Thank you for trying my tutorial.
All ideas are my own.
Any similarity to any other tutorials
is purely coincidental and unintentional.
No Copyright infringements intended.
I do not claim any graphics
or tubes as my own unless noted.?
Tube in Example Purchased and
by Tooshtoosh
?
?
Want to share your results of this tutorial
or any of my other Member's Tutorials?
Join my *NEW* ACFC Sharing Results Group
You can share the stat's/Letters you create
using my tutorials with other members
Join
???????????
A BIG thank you to my
Trusted friends and testers?
And they are:
?
You may contact me at
?
If you know someone who might
enjoy these tutorials and the Members Site
advantages--I am offering Gift Certificates
More information at
Come drop by ACFC Shop for more deals!
?
Thank you and God bless
April (ACFC)
?



ACFCBackground1111.jpg
ACFC 3D Almost Template.pspimage
ACFC 3D Almost SB Template.pspimage

Tut #1

 

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Common Boxes?SB
Members Tutorial
?
By ? April Hunt (ACFC)
May 28th, 2010
?
?
Written for?PSP X
?
Skill Level = Intermediate
?
Needed??
Graphic of your choice
*Square graphics will work best*
?
Template:
ACFC?Common Boxes?SB
()
?
Plugins:
Fantastic Machines - Paint Engine
() or ()
?
Preparation
Install the filter, if necessary
?
Open your ACFC Template in
your PSP and Minimize
?
Notes
Do Not Share this tutorial!
It is for PAID MEMBERS only
?
All settings will remain
the same unless specified
??
Okay Let's Get Started!!
?
Lets Go!
?
1. File > Open
Your graphic
?
2. Window >?Duplicate (Shift?+ D)
Close original??
?
3. Dropper Tool
Left click on your?graphic to?pick?a Dark
color for your Foreground
Right click on your?graphic to pick a
Medium/Light?color for your Background
?
4. Image >?Resize
Settings:

Resample using?= Smart Size

Lock aspect ratio?= Checked

Resize all layers?= Checked?

Width?= No more than?350 Pixels

Height?= No more than?350 Pixels

?

*Optional

Adjust > Sharpness > Sharpen

?

5. Edit > Copy

(and minimize your

graphic for later use)

?

6. File >?New > New Image

Settings:
Width?=?200 Pixels
Height?=?200 Pixels
Image Characteristics =
Raster Background
Color = Transparent checked
?
7. Selections > Select All
?
8. Edit > Paste Into Selection
(your graphic)
?
9. Selections > Select None
?
10. Adjust > Blur > Gaussian Blur
Settings:
Radius = 10
?
11. Effects > Image Effects >
Seamless Tiling
Settings:
Default
?
12. Effects > Plugins > Fantastic Machines >
PaintEngine
Settings:
Brush:
Push Intensity = .39
Lighten = .8
Bias = -.25 (minus)
Pull Intensity = .77
Lighten = .2
Bias = .32
Effect:
Amount = 1.59
Wrap Edges = Unchecked
Stroke:
Type = Slope
Input = Unchecked
Line = Unchecked
Length = 23
Radiate = 1.12
Motion Angle = 144
Curl = 143
Operation Angle = 62
Curl = -152 (minus)
Direction Channel = R
(You may choose to Save as: Common Boxes
for use another time)
?
13. Effects > Image Effects >
Seamless Tiling

?

14. Materials Palette
Change your Background to the
Pattern we just made
Settings:
Angle = 0
Scale = 100
Texture = Unchecked

?

15. Activate your

ACFC Common Boxes SB Template

(you may choose to duplicate this
template if you wish to use the
tutorial again)

?

16. Layers Palette

Activate your?Top Layer
(Credits)
?
17. Layers > Delete
?
18. Activate your Bottom Layer
(Bottom Bar)
?
19. Adjust > Color Balance >
Manual Color Correction
Settings:
Manual target color = Checked
Freehand selection = Unchecked
Colors:
Source = #c0c0c0
Target =?Foreground
?
20. Selections > Select All
?
21. Selections > Float
?
22. Selections > Defloat
?
23. Selections > Modify > Contract
Settings:
Number of pixels = 7
?
24. Flood Fill Tool
Settings:

Match mode?= None

Use all layers?= Not checked

Blend mode?= Normal

Opacity?= 100

Right click to fill with your

Background Pattern

**NOTE-You will have to

click on the right side

to fill and on the left side

to fill**

?
25. Selections > Select None
?
26. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
Settings:
Vertical?& Horizontal = 0
Opacity = 80
Blur = 15.00
Color = Black
Shadow on new layer =?Unchecked?
?
27. Effects > Image Effects >
Seamless Tiling
Settings:
Edge?= Checked
Vertical = Checked
Width (%) = 51
Transition = 50
?
28. Effects > Image Effects >
Seamless Tiling
Settings:
Mirror?= Checked
Vertical offset(%) = 0
?
29. Layers Palette
Activate your Top Bar Layer
(Second layer from the top)
?
30. Adjust > Color Balance >
Manual Color Correction
?
31. Magic Wand Tool
Settings:
Mode = Replace
Match Mode = RGB Value
Tolerance = 1
Use all layers = Unchecked
Contiguous = Checked
Feather = 0
Anti-alias = Checked
Outside = Selected
Select the inside area of this
bar
?
32. Flood Fill Tool
Right click to fill with your
Background Pattern
?
33. Selections > Select None
?
34. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
?
35. Effects > Image Effects >
Seamless Tiling
?
36. Effects > Image Effects >
Seamless Tiling
Settings:
Edge = Checked
?
37. Layers Palette
Activate your Bottom Box Layer
(Second layer from the bottom)
?
38. Adjust > Color Balance >
Manual Color Correction
?
39. Magic Wand Tool
Select the inside of this Bottom Box
?
40. Layers > New Raster Layer
?
41. Edit > Paste Into Selection
(your graphic)
?
42. Selections > Select None
?
43. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
?
44. Layers > Merge > Merge Down
?
45. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
?
46. Layers Palette
Activate your Top Layer
(Top Box)
?
47.?Adjust > Color Balance >
Manual Color Correction
?
48. Magic Wand Tool
Select the inside of this Top Box
?
49. Layers > New Raster Layer
?
50. Edit > Paste Into Selection
(your graphic)
?
51. Selections > Select None
?
52. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
?
53. Layers > Merge > Merge Down
?
54. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
?
55. Layers > Merge > Merge Visible
?
56. Image > Canvas Size
Settings:
Lock aspect ratio = Unchecked
Width = 2000 Pixels (or your choice)
Height =?400 Pixels
Placement = Center Left

?

57. Effects > Image Effects >

Seamless Tiling
Settings:
Mirror?= Checked

?

58. Layers > New Raster Layer

?

59. Layers > Arrange > Send to Bottom

?

60. Selections > Select All

?

61. Edit > Paste Into Selection

(your graphic)

?

62. Selections > Select None

?

63. Adjust > Blur > Gaussian Blur

Settings:
Radius = 20
?
64. Effects > Plugins > Fantastic Machines >
PaintEngine
?
65. Effects > Image Effects >
Seamless Tiling
?
66. Effects > Image Effects >
Seamless Tiling
Settings:
Edge = Checked
?
67. Layers > New Raster Layer
?
68. Materials Palette
Change your Background back
to Color
?
69. Flood Fill Tool

Fill with your choice of

Background or Foreground

color

?

70. Layers Palette

Lower Opacity to a text friendly
amount
(I used 55)
??

?*Optional

Add any text and a

drop shadow to your text
if you choose
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71. Layers > Merge > Merge Visible?

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72. Layers > New Raster Layer

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73. Add your Watermark and/or Artist credits

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74.?File >?Export > JPEG Optimizer
Settings:
Set Compression value to @ 20-25
OK
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Image Position = Top Left
Margins:
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All ideas are my own.
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My Try At Tut #2

 

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Tut By
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Tut By
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MY AI CREATION
Tut By
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Tut By
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Hello Again,
Another fun one to do.
Hugs,
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Font Used: SpringTime
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My Try At Tut #2

 

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Hello All,
Here's my try at Tut #2
This is fun and wasy to do.
Hugs,
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Font Used: Spring Font
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Feedback SB
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My Groups:
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Tut By
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Tut #5

 

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Embossed Embroidery Tutorial
By?Simple Elegance Designs

font is springtime sunshine

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Pastel Watering Can

 

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Dots and Bars and Things?Tutorial
By?Simple Elegance Designs

font is dc cherry

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Drink to Me Tutorial
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Tut #1

 

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The Sponge SB?Tut
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Template ? Elaine's Artistry
Vintage tube?(no ? infringement intended)
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Written by Elaine (?Elaine's Artistry)
May 2022?
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This tutorial is my own creation.
Any resemblance to any other
tutorial is unintentional and
coincidental.
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Tip: If using my templates for tags you may resize
and add borders if you like.
I do require a credit on your tag for the
template.
DO NOT COVER UP OR ERASE MY WATER MARK
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Written for PSP 9 but should work in
other versions of PSP with minor adjustments.?
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Skill Level:
Intermediate

Supplies Needed:
Tube/mist?of your choice
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Template -?sponge_templatea.pspimage
(Available Here?and )
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Plugin:
Simple - Quick Tile
(Availabe )
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Preparation:
Install plugin if needed in your plugin folder.
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Open the?sponge_templatea.pspimage in PSP.
Minimize for now.
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Performance Notes:
For users of PSP X and higher:
If your Manual Color Correction icon
is not visible on your toolbar you
may wish to do the following to place
the icon on your toolbar for future use:
View > Customize
In left pane scroll down and left
click on All Commands.
In the right-hand pane scroll until
you find Manual Color Correction.
Click and drag it to where you want it
on your toolbar.
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All settings will remain the same unless
otherwise stated.
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Let's have some fun.........:)
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1.? File > Open
Open?tube/mist?of your choice
in PSP.
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2.? Window > Duplicate (Shift+D)
Close original.
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3.? Image > Resize
Settings:
Resample using = Smart Size
Lock aspect ratio = Checked
Resize all layers = Checked
Width = Will self-adjust
Height = 365 pixels or less
*Note: We will be able to resize again
later in the tut if need be.
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4.? Adjust > Sharpness > Unsharp Mask
Settings:
Radius = 5.00
Strength = 10
Clipping = 5
Luminance only = Unchecked
(If needed)
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5.? Dropper Tool
Left click and select a light color
for the Foreground color.
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Right click and select a med. dark
color for the Background color.
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Very important tip:
When selecting colors, it is important
to?select colors that coordinate,
a light and darker shade from same color?
are recommended for a neat looking letter.
Also, with the font when adding text etc. if using
a dark background then select a light color
or dark color on light background.
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6.? Edit > Copy
Minimize your?tube for now.
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7.? Activate the?sponge_templatea.pspimage
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8.? Window > Duplicate (Shift + D)
Close original.
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9.? Layers Palette
Highlight (Activate) Raster?4
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10. Layers > Delete
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11.?Layers Palette
Highlight (Activate) Raster 1

12. Manual Color Correction
Settings:
Preset target color = Unchecked
Manual target color = Checked
Freehand selection = Unchecked
Source = #c0c0c0
Target = Your Background (dark) color
*Note: In PSP version 9 and lower it
will be
Adjust > Color Balance > Manual
Color Correction.
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13.?Layers Palette
Highlight (Activate) Raster 2
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14. Manual Color Correction
Settings:
Source?= #808080
Target = Your Foreground (light) color
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15.?Layers Palette
Highlight (Activate) Raster 3
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16. Manual Color Correction
Settings:
Source = #c0c0c0
Target = Your Foreground (light) color
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17. Effects > Texture Effects > Blinds
Settings:
Width = 4
Opacity = 34
Color = Your Background (dark) color
Horizontal = Unchecked
Light from left/top = Checked?

18. Edit > Paste > Paste As New Layer
(Your Tube)
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19. Move Tool
Move your Tube to the position
as desired.
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****Optional
You may resize your tube again
and sharpen if needed. If you resize:
Image > Resize
Settings:
Width & Height = as desired
Use the percentage option and
Resize and move to your liking.
Resize all layers = Unchecked
*Note - You may also choose to use
your Raster Deform Tool to resize.
If used be sure to click the Pan Tool
Icon immediately afterwards to
deactivate the Raster Deform Tool
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*Note: If using a mist skip steps?20 and 21.
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20. Effects > 3D Effects > Inner Bevel
Settings:
Bevel = #2
Width = 8
Smoothness = 0
Depth = 2
Ambience = 10
Shininess = 0
Color = White
Angle = 315
Intensity = 30
Elevation = 50
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21. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
Settings:
Vertical =?0
Horizontal = 0
Opacity = 78
Blur = 12.00
Color = Black
Shadow on?new layer = Unchecked
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22. Highlight Raster 1
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23. Edit > Copy
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24. Edit > Paste > Paste As New Image
(This will be your background pattern.)
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25. Crop Tool
Settings:
Width = 300
Height = 300
Click on check mark
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26.?Effects > Plugins > Simple > Quick Tile
Minimize for now.
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27. Activate your?SB image
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28. Layers > Merge > Merge Visible
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29. Materials Palette
Change your Background to the pattern we made
Settings:
Angle = 0
Scale = 100
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30. Image > Canvas Size
Settings:
Width = 3000 pixels (or your choice)
Height = 400 pixels
Placement = Left middle arrow
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31.?Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
Settings:
Vertical =?3
Horizontal = 6
Opacity = 40
Blur = 12.00
Color = Black
Shadow on?new layer = Checked
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32.?Effects > Image Effects > Seamless Tiling
Settings:
Edge = Checked
Vertical = Checked
Width = 50
Transition = 50
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33. Layers > New Raster Layer
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34. Layers > Arrange > Send to Bottom
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35. Flood Fill Tool
Right click to fill layer with your pattern
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36. Layers > New Raster Layer
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37. Flood Fill Tool
Left click to fill with your Foreground (light) color
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38. Material Palette
Lower Opacity so your background is
text-friendly.
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39.?Layers > New Raster Layer
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40. Layers > Arrange > Bring to Top

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41. Add your Watermark and credits.?
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42. File > Export > JPEG Optimizer
Settings:
Set compression value to 15-20
or to your preferred compression.
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That's it...You can now assemble in LC.
Thank you for trying my tutorial.
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I hope you enjoyed doing my tutorial.
If you have any questions or if you'd like to
share your results you can email me at
netsoffaith@...
Please include my name Elaine's Artistry as
Author and Tutorial name on your credits.
Please link any creations made from this tutorial
back to:

and
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"Thank You" to the wonderful people
who take their time to test my tutorials.
I very much appreciate them for
all they do to help me.
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Rosie, JanetB, Rae, Sheri, and Gayl
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Please feel free to share my tutorials but they are
not to be uploaded to any website group file sections
or storage site without my express written
permission.
Please do not script or translate my tutorials
without my express written permission.
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sponge_templatea.pspimage

Tut #2

 

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Feedback SB Tut?
Tube Artist unknown
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Written by Elaine (?Elaine's Artistry)
April 2022?
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This tutorial is my own creation.
Any resemblance to any other
tutorial is unintentional and
coincidental.
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Written for PSP 9 but should work in
other versions of PSP with minor adjustments.?
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Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced

Supplies Needed:
Tube/mist?of your choice
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Texture - Pattyf56_text_05_g
(Available Here?and )
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Accents/Elements (optional)
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Plugin:
MuRa's Meister - Copies
(Available )
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Preparation:
Install plugin, if needed
Save Texture to your PSP Texture Folder.
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Notes:
This tutorial assumes you have a working
knowledge of PSP.
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All settings will remain the same unless
otherwise stated.
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?Let's have some fun.......:)
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1.? File > Open
Open your?tube/mist
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2.? Windows > Duplicate (Shift+D)
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3.? Image > Resize
Settings:
Resample using =?Bicubic
Lock aspect ratio =?Checked
Resize all layers =?Checked
Width =?will self?-?adjust
Height =?No greater than?385 pixels
*Note we can resize this again later if need be.
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4.? Adjust > Sharpness > Unsharp Mask
Settings:
Radius = 5.00
Strength =?10
Clipping = 5
Luminance only = Unchecked
(If needed)
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5.? Dropper Tool:
Left click and select a?very light color
for your Foreground color.
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Right click and select a?dark color for your Background.
*Note: Be sure your two colors have
contrast.?
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6.? Edit > Copy
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7.? Minimize your tube
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8.? File > New Image
Settings:
Width?=?400
Height =?400
Raster Background
Transparent
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9. ?Flood Fill Tool
Settings:
Match Mode?=?RGB Value
Use all layers = Unchecked
Tolerance =?0
Blend Mode?=?Normal
Opacity?=?100
Right?click to fill with Background (dark) color.
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10. Layers > New Raster Layer
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11. Selection Tool > Custom selection
Settings:
Top = 0
Left = 20
Right = 40
Bottom = 400
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12. Flood Fill Tool
Left to fill with your Foreground (light) color
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13. Selections > Select None
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14. Effects > 3D Effects > Inner Bevel
Settings:
Bevel = 2
Width = 8
Smoothness = 0
Depth = 2
Ambience = 10
Shininess = 0
Color = White
Angle = 315
Intensity = 30
Elevation = 50
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15.??Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow

Settings:

Vertical = 0

Horizontal = 0

Opacity = 60

Blur = 4.00

Color = Black

Shadow on new layer = Unchecked

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16. Effects > Plugins > MuRa's Meister > Copies

Settings:

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17. Layers > Duplicate

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18. Image > Mirror

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19. Layers > Merge > Merge Down

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20. Effects > Image Effects > Seamless Tiling

Settings:

Edge?= Checked

Vertical = Checked

Width = 22

Transition = 37

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21.?Highlight Raster 1

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22. Effects > Texture Effects > Texture

Settings:

Pattyf56_text_05_g

Size = 25

Smoothness = 0

Depth = 1

Ambience = 10

Shininess = 0

Color = White

Angle = 315

Intensity = 50

Elevation = 30

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23. Edit > Paste > Paste As New Layer

(Your tube)

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24. Layers > Arrange > Bring to Top

****Optional
You may resize your tube again
and sharpen if needed. If you resize:
Image > Resize
Settings:
Width & Height = as desired
Use the percentage option and
Resize and move to your liking.
Resize all layers = Unchecked
*Note - You may also choose to use
your Raster Deform Tool to resize.
If used be sure to click the Pan Tool
Icon immediately afterwards to
deactivate the Raster Deform Tool

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25. Effects > 3D Effects > Inner Bevel

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26. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow

Settings:

Opacity = 70

Blur = 12.00

Shadow on new layer = Unchecked

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27. Move Tool

Move tube to your desired position

I put mine in center and down toward bottom.

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28. Layers > Merge> Merge Visible

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29. Image > Canvas Size

Settings:
Width = 3000 pixels (or your choice)
Height = 400 pixels
Placement = Left middle arrow
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30. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
Settings:
Horizontal = 6
Opacity = 45
Shadow on new layer = Checked
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31.?Effects > Image Effects > Seamless Tiling
Settings:
Width = 50
Transition = 50
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32. Layers > New Raster Layer
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33. Layers > Arrange > Send to Bottom
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34. Flood Fill Tool
Right?click to fill with Background (dark) color
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35. Effects > Texture Effects?> Texture?
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36. Layers > New Raster Layer
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37. Flood Fill Tool
Left?click to fill with Foreground (light)
color.
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38. Layers Palette
Lower Opacity to around 40 or 50.
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39.?Layers > New Raster Layer
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40. Layers > Arrange > Bring to Top

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41. Add your Watermark and credits.?
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42. File > Export > JPEG Optimizer
Settings:
Set compression value to 15-20
or to your preferred compression.
?
That's it...You can now assemble in LC.
Thank you for trying my tutorial.
?
I hope you enjoyed doing my tutorial.
If you have any questions or if you'd like to
share your results you can email me at
netsoffaith@...
Please include my name Elaine's Artistry as
Author and Tutorial name on your credits.
Please link any creations made from this tutorial
back to:

and
???

"Thank You" to the wonderful people
who take their time to test my tutorials.
I very much appreciate them for
all they do to help me.
?
Gayl, JanetB, Beck, Francine, Rosie,
Sheri and Rae
?
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Please feel free to share my tutorials but they are
not to be uploaded to any website group file sections
or storage site without my express written
permission.
Please do not script or translate my tutorials
without my express written permission.
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dove_bkgd_ea1.jpg
pattyf56_text_05_g.jpg

Tut #3

 

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Mask All Over SB Tut
Vintage Tube artist unknown?
Mask artist unknown
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Written by Elaine (?Elaine's Artistry)
April 2022
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This tutorial is my own creation.
Any resemblance to any other
tutorial is unintentional and
coincidental.
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Written for PSP 9 but should work in
other versions of PSP with minor adjustments.?
?
Skill Level:
Intermediate

Supplies Needed:
Tube/mist?of your choice
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Mask - 436x433dc
(Available Here?and )
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Preparation:
Save the?mask in your PSP?Mask Folder
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All settings will remain the same unless
otherwise stated.
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Okay ...Time to create.........:)
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1.? File > Open
Open?tube/mist?of your choice
in PSP.
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2.? Window > Duplicate (Shift+D)
Close original.
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3.? Image > Resize
Settings:
Resample using = Smart Size
Lock aspect ratio = Checked
Resize all layers = Checked
Width = Will self adjust
Height =?350 pixels or less
*Note: We will be able to resize again
later in the tut if need be.
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4.? Adjust > Sharpness > Unsharp Mask
Settings:
Radius = 5.00
Strength = 10
Clipping = 5
Luminance only = Unchecked
(If needed)
?
5.? Dropper Tool
Left click and select a light color
for the Foreground color.
?
Right click and select a med. dark
color for the Background color.
?
Very important tip:
When selecting colors, it is important
to?select colors that coordinate,
a light and darker shade from same color?
are recommended for a neat looking letter.
Also, with the font when adding text etc. if using
a dark background then select a light color
or dark color on light background.
?
6.? Edit > Copy
Minimize your?tube for now.
?
1.? File > New Image
Settings:
Width?=?400
Height =?400
Raster Background
Transparent
?
2.? Flood Fill Tool
Settings:
Match Mode?=?RGB Value
Use all layers = Unchecked
Tolerance =?0
Blend Mode?=?Normal
Opacity?=?100
Right?click to fill with Background (dark) color.
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3.? Layers > New Raster Layer
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4.? Flood Fill Tool
Left click to fill with your Foreground (light) color.
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5.? Layers >?Load/Save Mask > Load Mask From Disk
Settings:
Mask = 436x433dc
Source luminance - Checked
Fit to layer = Checked
Invert transparency = Unchecked
Hide all mask = Checked
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6.? Adjust > Sharpness > Sharpen?
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7.? Layers > Merge > Merge Group
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8.? Layers > New Raster Layer
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9.? Selection Tool > Custom selection
Settings:
Top = 0
Left = 10
Right = 30
Bottom = 400
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10. Flood Fill Tool
Right click to fill with Background (dark)
color
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11. Effects > 3D Effects > Inner Bevel
Settings:
Bevel = #2
Width = 8
Smoothness = 0
Depth = 2
Ambience = 10
Shininess = 0
Color = White
Angle = 315
Intensity = 30
Elevation = 50
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12. Selections > Select None
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13. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
Settings:
Vertical = -4 (minus)
Horizontal = 4
Opacity = 30
Blur = 8.00
Color = Black
Shadow on?new layer = Unchecked
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14. Repeat Drop Shadow
Settings:
Vertical =?4
Horizontal = -4 (minus)
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15. Effects > Image Effects > Seamless Tiling
Settings:
Edge = Checked
Vertical = Checked
Width = 50
Transition = 50
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16. Layers > Duplicate
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17. Image > Mirror
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18.?Edit > Paste > Paste As New Layer
(Your Tube)
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19. Move Tool
Move your Tube to the position
as desired.
?
****Optional
You may resize your tube again
and sharpen if needed. If you resize:
Image > Resize
Settings:
Width & Height = as desired
Use the percentage option and
Resize and move to your liking.
Resize all layers = Unchecked
*Note - You may also choose to use
your Raster Deform Tool to resize.
If used be sure to click the Pan Tool
Icon immediately afterwards to
deactivate the Raster Deform Tool
?
20.?Effects > 3D Effects > Inner Bevel
Settings:
Bevel = #2
Width = 8
Smoothness = 0
Depth = 2
Ambience = 10
Shininess = 0
Color = White
Angle = 315
Intensity = 30
Elevation = 50
?
21. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
Settings:
Vertical =?0
Horizontal = 0
Opacity = 68
Blur = 8.00
Color = Black
Shadow on?new layer = Unchecked
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****Optional
You may add any accents/elements or text at this time.
Be sure to add Bevels and
Drop Shadow of your choice.
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22. Layers > Merge > Merge Visible??
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23. Image > Canvas Size
Settings:
Width = 3000 pixels (or your choice)
Height = 400 pixels
Placement = Left middle arrow
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24. Layers > New Raster Layer
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25. Layers > Arrange > Send to Bottom
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26. Flood Fill Tool
Right?click to fill with your Background
(dark) color.
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27. Layers > New Raster Layer
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28. Flood Fill Tool
Left click to fill with your Foreground
(light) color
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29.?Layers >?Load/Save Mask > Load Mask From Disk
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30. Layers > Merge > Merge Group
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31. Effects > Edge Effects > Enhance
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32. Effects > Image Effects > Seamless Tiling
Settings:
Edge = Checked
Vertical = Checked
Width = 50
Transition = 50
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33. Layers > New Raster Layer
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34. Flood Fill Tool
Flood fill with either of your colors and lower opacity so it is text-friendly
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35. Activate (highlight) top layer
Should be Merged layer.
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36. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
Settings:
Vertical = 0
Horizontal = 6
Opacity = 30
Blur = 12
Shadow on new layer = Checked
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37.?Effects > Image Effects > Seamless Tiling
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38.? Layers > New Raster Layer
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39.?Layers > Arrange > Bring To Top
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40. Add your Watermark and credits.?
?
41. File > Export > JPEG Optimizer
Settings:
Set compression value to 15-20
or to your preferred compression.
?
That's it...You can now assemble in LC.
Thank you for trying my tutorial.
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I hope you enjoyed doing my tutorial.
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