I might have overlooked the tut on how to create the vellum that looks **fuzzy** on the edges, not torn... any pointers I am using Psp8.


and like the rest....ribbons, bows and raffia!!


Thanks!

There is a tutorial for creating a torn edge here at this site in the tutorial section. To create the fuzzy edge I have added more to this tutorial and have it posted on my personal site, under links and tutorials. I am resubmitting it to put up here also, just on holidays at the moment and do not have access to my computer. You can do it the way I instruct by using a paint brush along the edge and selecting it then adding texture.

You can also create a simple fuzzy look on the edge by using your eraser tool, and choosing a fuzzy looking brush, then adding a drop shadow. When using the eraser brush choose a large size, so it is easier to select the remainder of the shape to completely erase with the magic wand.

Any questions post another message or email me personally.

Hope this helps.
Sandy

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I would like a tutorial on how to "cut out" a letter from a tag - to create my own stencil tags kwim? I checked in the tutorials on the site and didn't see this...if I'm missing it somewhere just let me know!

Hi Sandy,
I am new to the forum as I have just started using psp8 and although quite farmiliar with version 7 at a bit of a loss at present with this one.
I have just downloaded some beautiful brushes but unfortunately they were for an earlier version. Could you please explain how I could convert them to work in psp8. Also a little tut on how to make brushes for psp would also be really good.... thanks for any help you could give .. kindest regards.. Beth

I would like to know how to make buttons in PSP8. I mean the sort you sew on your clothes. Realistic looking buttons. Anyone know of where I could find a tutorial, or give me some tips on how to accomplish this?

thanks!

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I am relatively new here too. I have PSP8 I am just playing around...getting the feel of it. I really love all the thing I have seen here on this site This is a fantastic site!!! I would love any and all tuts available. Some of the other tut sites I visit the tuts seem to be very long-winded andat times confusing. I seem to have the mosst trouble witih text and all its applicaations, anad getting it to go where I want it to go. Also any information on the arithimatic, and the user defined function That big grid with all those options scare me.
Sorry for being so long-winded
Grannie Sandy

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Here's how I make my buttons...I'm sure there's a shorter way to do it but this works for me.

1. Create a new file: File > New > 500x500 pixels, 72dpi, raster background, transparent > OK

2. Create a new vector layer: Layers > New Vector Layer > OK

3. On the vector layer, you will be creating a circle using the Preset Shape Tool. Choose the circle. Create as vector and AntiAlias should be checked; retain style should be unchecked. Your foreground color should be transparent (no color). Click the background color. Switch the tab to Gradient. Choose the Sunburst style. Click on the dropdown and choose any of the options that include "Duotone" in the style (ex: Duotone dark blue). Click OK.

4. Create the circle: Hold shift key down, drag a circle to fill most of the area.

5. Center the button: Objects > Align > Center in Canvas.

6. Deselect the circle: Selections > Select none.

7. Create a second vector layer.

8. Change the background color from the sunburst gradient to a solid color very different from your circle's color (black or white is fine).

9. Create one of the button holes: Use the Preset Shape Tool to create a circle the size you want your button hole to be (shift then drag). The location doesn't matter at this point...we'll move it later. Do not deselect.

10. Copy the buttonhole: Make sure the vector2 layer is still highlighted and your buttonhole is still selected. Edit > Copy.

11. Create a third vector layer.

12. Edit > Paste > Paste As New Vector Selection. Place it anywhere on your button.

13. Deselect the second buttonhole.

14. Position the buttonholes: Click on the Object Selection Tool then select one of the buttonholes.

15. With the buttonhole selected and using the Object Selection Tool, drag the top buttonhole where you want it to appear. Do not deselect.

16. Align the top buttonhole: Objects > Align > Horiz. Center in Canvas.

17. Repeat with the second buttonhole but this time position it below the top buttonhole.

18. Align the bottom buttonhole: Objects > Align > Horiz. Center in Canvas.

19. Deselect.

20. Convert all the Vector layers to Raster layers: Click once on Vector 1 layer > Right click > Convert to Raster Layer. Repeat for all three vector layers.

21. Click once on Raster 3 Layer which should be one of your buttonhole layers.

22. Using the Magic Wand, highlight the buttonhole only (do not include any of the background).

23. Delete the buttonhole. The buttonhole should be gone but the selection should still be there...DO NOT DESELECT YET!

24. Click once on Raster 2 Layer (which should be your button layer).

25. Delete the selection on your button layer. Deselect.

26. Select the other buttonhole and repeat steps 22-24.

27. Layers > Merge > Merge Visible.

28. You should be able to resize this as needed using the Deform Tool (right click and drag to keep the button's perspective.) Be sure to add a drop shadow. (Try offsets of "0", opacity 72 and blur 10 and color black.) Also, the button can be colorized to suit your layout (Adjust>Hue and Saturation>Colorize).

Here's a LO that shows the results: http://www.scrapbookbytes.com/galler...hp?photo=30205

Hope this helps!
Zee

Can you tell me where I can find this tutorial? I looked at the Tutorial page but don't see this tutorial here on SBB. Thanks!

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