You can convert a photo into a painting made with text patterns with this script.
The script will do all the work for you and paint using extracts from Alice in Wonderland. However, you can also use a different pattern or set of patterns (you could edit the script, to use multiple text patterns). You can use a page of binary code, or a love letter. You just have to make sure that you save your patterns in png format so it will give the wanted result.
Once done, you can also change the color of the final result.
Get it in the store: Text painting
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As a sampler, I created some gradient digits, from white to red, and ran the Text Painting script on them. I chose to keep the original colors so you have something other than grey. Of course, you can always colorize those digits with a different color if you prefer.
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If you were to work with traditional paper scrapbooking or craft, you would likely be looking for some corner punches to embellish your papers, frames or tags. These brushes can be used in the exact same way (without wasted paper). You can use them as brushes to IMPRINT corners, but you can also use them with the Eraser tool to PUNCH them and cut them out of the paper.
As a sampler, I created this fun frame. I started with a black square, and rotated it 45 degrees. Then, I used the Eraser tool to create the fun cutout, and then, trimmed the rest of the square to shape the frame.
Although you can probably create a simple shadow from any text and delete the center, doing the same thing with overlapping characters is much more convoluted.
As a sampler, I created these 7 days of the week. I created them in black so you can colorize them to match your project. As you see, they are also in a curved arrangement. I did that by moving the letters, one by one, before completing the script. Doesn't that give an interesting result?
These slats are going to be evenly distributed without the trouble of measuring them all. They will overlap also evenly.
Get this slats frame for your photos. The file is about 4000 pixels wide so you can resize it to suit your photo. Although it has vertical slats, you can rotate it if your photo is vertical. Just add your photo inside the mask layer to showcase your photo through the frame.
If you want to add your own photo, design or text to a Christmas ornament, it could look pretty flat as it would not have the expected curved distortion of a real ornament. This script, however, will do that for you, on any photo, design or text of your choice.
As a sampler, I created a set of red balls with gold digits on them. It will be perfect to add a year, a date or an anniversary. Each ball is about 1800 pixels so you can size it down to the dimensions you need.
Pompom trims might be fun to add to a project, but how do you get the right color, the right length of trim and the right direction? Finding a ready-made trim might save time if you find that perfect element, but otherwise, why not use these picture tubes and draw them with your cursor, wherever you want?
As a sampler, I used the grey trim, along a vector path (using the VectorTube script) and then colorized it with a rainbow gradient. The whole trim is 4000 pixels long so you can choose only a segment if you don't want to use it all.
You can now create a pretty custom angel for your holiday decorations.
As a sampler, I created five angels with lacy wings. That should give you variety to use them in just about any project.
Do you want to embellish your holiday cards and projects with something unique? These Christmas balls can be generated randomly but with your choice of colors. Although not all design combinations might be to your liking, you can simply keep the ones you like and discard the others. And if you want more, run the script again.
As a sampler, I ran the script using a yellow background for the balls and a single red color for the design. You get 6 different designs to use in your holiday projects.
You might want to wrap your own ribbon around your own frame or picture, but how do you do that? This is when you need this script. It will use any straight ribbon you want (opaque, patterned, lace, directional) and the script will arrange the pieces in a way that will look like it is wrapping around something.
As a sampler, I am offering you this lace ribbon. I didn't include the shadows so you can add your own, as needed. The whole arrangement is a little bit wider than 2600 pixels so you can resize it to what you need and trim the edges if necessary.
Do you like the idea of creating your own complex seamless pattern? Do you want to make sure elements are not overlapping? Do you want a balanced distribution of the elements? Do you want to avoid too many blue buttons grouped together? It is sometimes hard to get that balance while making sure that the pattern is really seamless and does not show visible gaps.
As a free sample, I created this seamless "tile" from holiday picture tubes and this script. The tile is 1500x1500 pixels so you can resize it however you want, and you can add your own background color for different results.
