Are you waiting for a new release in my store? I am sure you are but due to some technical difficulties related to a store upgrade, it will be delayed somewhat. However, i wanted you to have a SMALL peek at what it will be. This script will create an airbrushed surface with YOUR choice of palette, from 2 to 6 colors. Because of the random feature integrated in the script, you can run it multiple times, and you will never get the same result twice. Once the airbrushing is done, you can add whatever effect you want to it, or use it as is. This is a great way to create background papers for any layout, or to match your kit. 

So, keep an eye on this blog and my facebook fan page to find out when this script will be available to you.

Happy Holidays to all my readers, customers, fellow designers, CT members, and their families.

Thank you all for your support and i hope that your holiday season is the best it can be.

The word “tube” is pretty specific to Paintshop Pro. We can hear PSPers use this word and even some derivatives, like “tubing”, which has nothing to do with going down the river on an inflated tube! All in all a tube is a bit like a sticker that you place with a click of the mouse. That is an ‘”easy” description and does not cover the full potential of this tool.

Tubes can be used in three main ways: 1- as single image to place as often as you want  2- as a series of images that can be placed in randomly  3- a series of images placed directionally. Let’s see them all in a bit more detail.

1- Tubes that are single images

These kinds of images are doing exactly the same thing as if you had a png image, with a transparent background and you placed various copies of it on your work. It can be a star, an angel, a handprint, a toy locomotive, a flower, etc. There is no limit to what can be used as a single image. If you can extract it, you can use it as a tube. Here is an example of several repetitions of a single image tube.500

One thing you can do with tubes that is a bit different than with regular single images is that you can set the step and have the single image repeated and placed evenly along the way, either in a straight line, or when you draw freehand, like this:

and you can also overlap them if you set a smaller step:

 

2a- Tubes as series of images placed randomly

Another characteristic of tubes is the possibility of having several of them together. Some of them can have all different images and get placed, one by one, randomly on each click. Jasc and Corel have included several such tubes with the program. They are often grouped by types, since it makes more sense to have several autumn leaves, or pink buttons, or grass blades when you place them. Here is an example of randomly picked images (each item is placed where i click but they are randomly picked):

The randomness of this type of tube, combined with the adjustable step lets you create elements like this garland (available in my store):

 

2b- Tubes as series of images placed in a continuous manner

The previous uses of tubes are pretty simple and could be done with any set of png images, however, the “tube” tool has more potential when the images are created to be used in a continuous manner. In this case, they tend to create something very different. The individual images are often just part of something and their continuous placement will create something. As an example, here is a rope tube (very versatile tool!). Each of the

The top rope is the “finished” product with the default settings of a step of 1. On the bottom, i changed the step to 35 so you can see how each individual image is slightly different from the previous one so their sequential placement will create something else. Isn’t that neat? That is one of the most powerful characteristics of the PSP tubes.

 

3- Tubes as directional images

Well, this type of tube is my favorite and is, in my opinion, THE most powerful feature of the tubes. How good they will look depends on how many different pictures you have. The tool will place the images according to the angle of movement of the mouse. And the tube file will include many different images, oriented differently. One image will be oriented straight up, the next one will be angled at 5 degree, and the next one at 10 degree and so on. This will allow the pictures to seemingly follow the expected direction for it. Here is an example of a directional tube used:

And that is how all my directional tubes are created to make ropes, chains, tire tracks and zipper teeth!

So, if you didn’t know what tubes were all about, this must help you a bit. If you are a PSP user, play with them. As you can see, tubes are much much more than just transparent png images with a different name! Tubes are fun to use, and so versatile, especially since the tool comes directly with your PSP, and no need to purchase an outside plugin or such.

Have fun with them!!!

 

Yeah…. by COREL!!!! I am not THAT familiar with Facebook and when i saw that new post on my fanpage wall, i had NO idea what that was. I had to ask a friend what it meant. Well, apparently, it means that Corel noticed me! And what THAT means? still no idea. But i assume it is good! I followed the link to check on Corel’s wall page and yeah, there i was.

Now, just in case you feel like going and liking Corel you can get to their page here. If you are a Paintshop Pro user, it might help!

Yup, you saw it right. I joined Facebook. I am still getting used to it as it is a totally new concept for me. I am not familiar with those “social network” sites as i usually dont have time to devote to that. I am too busy coding scripts, and such.

I am sure many of you are already used to Facebook and you know your way around. Just join me and let’s see where it will lead.

Click here to reach my fan page. I wonder how long it takes to reach that 100 fans milestone. Why not help me reach it? Click on the image to find my fan page. See you there!

Digital can be more environmental (especially if you find ways to use your graphics without printing them.

Save 40% on downloads of New Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3. Hurry, sale ends April 22nd. From $45.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are our challenge #8 Layouts. We each had to use opposite colors on the color wheel. I picked green and Diosa picked red.

Aren’t they lovely?

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I am planning on extending the Designer Tools Grab Bag #1 sale. Remember that the individual scripts are worth $18 and you get it for $5 only. That is a great deal.

Here are some unsollicited comments i got from customers who bought this grab bag:

Do you like textures?  I have a script that can create randomly generated knitted texture swatches. I know that some of you might be interested, because you DO have Paintshop Pro to run those scripts. Then maybe you would like to get a feel of what those textures might look up close.

If you dont have PSP, it is not a problem as i also sell a set of 10 different swatches that you can use for layouts, papers, etc.

Click on the preview to download the sampler.

My scripts are available at Do It Digi, Scraphead, Scrapping Whispers and Divine Digital.

The knit swatches are available at Do It Digi, Scraphead, Scrapping Whispers and Divine Digital.

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