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New tubes – Skyline

January 13, 2021August 11, 2017 by Cassel

Skyline picture tubes for Paintshop Pro These are picture tubes. Each set has 26 different "building" silhouette, and there are 3 sets: one for residential buildings, one for commercial buildings and one for industrial buildings (so you have a total of 78 buildings!)

Since they are picture tubes, you can simply drag your cursor along whatever path you want to place your buildings, and that's it. Adjust the scale if you want larger/smaller buildings.

All the windows are empty but you can easily fill them up by painting behind.

Get them in the store: Skyline Picture tubes

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us what is the tube set you are most likely to use first (remember, add a comment, not just a Like!) The winner will be announced in the newsletter, next week. Not a subscriber yet? Not a problem. You can register here and it is free (and you only get one email per week).

In order to get a closer look at these tubes, I created 3 "borders", one with each tube set.

Change the brightness to turn them to grey, colorize (or paint) them. If you want more than one row, duplicate one and flip it around; it will look like a different set completely. Layer them as you wish.

Each border is 3600 pixels long so you can use them on a full-size project.

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New script – Chevrons 2

January 13, 2021August 4, 2017 by Cassel

You might already be familiar with the script to create neat and regular chevrons, but sometimes, you might want something a little different, a little less regular.

This script is exactly what you need to create your next paper. It will use any color you want from your palette or the image you are working with, and will create up to 25 tiles with different chevrons. EVERY tile will be different because of the random feature integrated. The spacing will be different, the thickness of the lines, the length, and the colors.

Keep the tiles that interest you and discard those you don't like.

Get this script in the store: Chevrons 2

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us if you prefer regular or irregular chevrons patterns (remember, add a comment, not just a Like!) The winner will be announced in the newsletter, next week. Not a subscriber yet? Not a problem. You can register here and it is free (and you only get one email per week).

Since I didn't know what were your favorite colors, I created three tiles with chevron patterns in black, white and grey. They would be quite easy to colorize to your liking and match your current project.

These tiles are seamless so you can turn them into papers or elements of any size. You can rotate them as you wish, although a rotation of 0, 45 or 90 would likely be the best options but you can still play around with other angles.

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New script – Building Blocks

January 13, 2021July 28, 2017 by Cassel

Do you like to play with building blocks? Does it bring back memories of your childhood?

Now you can create fun elements made of blocks to match your project. And you can use any color you want, unlike the traditional limited colors that building blocks come in.

Although it is preferable to have very simple shapes with very few details, you can still give it a shot with other designs.

Get this script in the store: Building Blocks

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us if you still play with building blocks (remember, add a comment, not just a Like!) The winner will be announced in the newsletter, next week. Not a subscriber yet? Not a problem. You can register here and it is free (and you only get one email per week).

As a sample, I created two simple frames made out of blocks.

They are about 2000 x 1500 pixels and in PNG format so they can be used in most graphic programs.

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New script – Custom Kit Frames

January 13, 2021July 21, 2017 by Cassel

Now, you can create a series of frames of different sizes using several papers you have on hand. This is perfect if you want to create frames to go along with your kit, but it can also be an interesting tool to give you some frames that you can use on your own layout using the colors of your project.

You can generate plain frames or add an inner mat of the color you want (hopefully to match the papers you selected).

Keep the frames you like and discard the others. Create up to 15 frames in a single execution.

Get this script in the store: Custom Kit Frames

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us if you prefer frames with or without an inner mat (remember, add a comment, not just a Like!) The winner will be announced in the newsletter, next week. Not a subscriber yet? Not a problem. You can register here and it is free (and you only get one email per week).

This week, I am offering you 10 frames I made for the preview. It uses papers from the kit Fine Print from Marisa Lerin. This kit is free to download, so if you want some matching frames, papers and elements, check it out here.

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New script – Bingo Cards

January 13, 2021July 14, 2017 by Cassel

If you have a project about game night or bingo winners, you might want to add some bingo cards to your layout, but usually, you will find some pretty ordinary cards that won't necessarily match the colors or style you are using.

This script allows you to create some custom cards with your choice of colors and fonts, and you can even tweak them even more at the end since everything is left on separate layers.

This script includes a random function for each number so it generates "playable" cards that you can also customize with a theme and print out to play at the next birthday party, or family/friends gathering.

Get it in the store: Bingo Cards

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us what is your favorite type of game (remember, add a comment, not just a Like!) The winner will be announced in the newsletter, next week. Not a subscriber yet? Not a problem. You can register here and it is free (and you only get one email per week).

As a freebie for this week, I created 5 matching cards so you can actually print them out and use them to play. Laminate them so you can keep them for later.

I customized these cards in a few ways: I replaced the background paper by a water texture image (read the instructions and you will see that it is NOT possible to select a photo as a background during the running of the script), and I removed the colored area where the numbers are so you only see the numbers and the grid. It is ok since the black is contrasting enough for the cards to be usable.

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New script – Chocolate

January 13, 2021July 7, 2017 by Cassel

If you like chocolate, here is your chance to get a sweet treat for your next graphic project. Whether you like white chocolate, milk chocolate or dark chocolate, you are in luck!

Now, with a script, you can turn any shape into a solid piece of chocolate. If you want to be fancier, you can use a black and white design and get an embossed chocolate piece.

And to add to the joy of the taste buds, you can add a decorative drizzle of chocolate of any color.

Get this script in the store: Chocolate.

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us what is your favorite type of chocolate (remember, add a comment, not just a Like!) The winner will be announced in the newsletter, next week. Not a subscriber yet? Not a problem. You can register here and it is free (and you only get one email per week).

For a sample of this script, I used a few summer themed elements and ran the script with a milk chocolate flavor.
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Happy Canada150

July 1, 2017June 30, 2017 by Cassel

As part of the celebrations of Canada150 (yes, on July 1st, 2017, Canada is turning 150 years old), several promotions are available to you, in the store and the Campus. Here they are.

Treasure hunt in the store

There are 13 gems hidden in the description of 13 products in the store. Find them to fill in a puzzle, and get a chance to win one of the five $30 coupons for the store.

Download the base of the puzzle HERE.

Here are the clues to find your gems:

If you loop this ribbon, you can even add an eyelet
You don’t need a curling iron to get this effect
Do you want to go on a date?
Cookie Monster is around!
ABC’s can be put on a string if you want
If you get third place, you don’t get gold
Let the two of you tie the knot together
Let’s split it in half
Brr... it’s cold out here (yes, it can be cold in Canada, in winter)
Time to throw confetti to celebrate Canada150!
It is still cold, and they are everywhere
Sitting between a rock and a hard place
Make sure you have it on your car!

Hint: you can use the search function in the store!

Special sale in the store

Since Canada turned 150 years old, I thought of giving you 15.0% discount on everything in the store, but then, I thought that Canada has 2 official languages, so I will offer you twice that discount, so everything will be 30% off from July 1st to July 4th.

Trial offer of the DIAMOND membership

If you are a customer of the store, you likely know that the Campus is somewhat linked to it as it is where you can learn to either create your own elements or how to use what you have, in a creative manner.

Do you wish you knew what was included in that membership? What types of tutorials are in there? or even how much is available to DIAMOND members?

There is a special offer only for FOUR DAYS ONLY. Check out the details.

Puzzle in the Campus

Yes, there is another activity in the Campus, and there are also great prizes to be won.

You have to find the missing 10 pieces of a puzzle in order to enter into the draw for great prizes.

There is more than $150 in prizes to be won. To learn more about the Campus celebrations, check it out here.

FREE ebooks

If you want to get 202 tips and tricks to work with Paintshop Pro, my two Kindle books are FREE between July 1st and July 4th. Get them here (click on the previews):

And remember that you DON'T NEED a Kindle to read Kindle books. You can download the free app from Amazon to read them on your computer.

If it is not free when you go to Amazon, you might be just a bit early or too late. Beware of time zones!

Happy Canada Day

(even if you are not Canadian!)

New script – Custom Kit Bottle Caps

January 14, 2021June 23, 2017 by Cassel

Although bottle caps might be a little thick for a traditional paper layout, you can layer as many as you can in a digital layout! But you don't have to use a boring, plain or typical bottle caps since you can now create them with a touch of your favorite papers, from any kit.

You can create them plain if you want, but you can add a paper center from any paper you like, even from a kit you are working on.

Get this script: Custom Kit Bottle Caps

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Since some celebrations are coming in the next 7-10 days, why not get ready? I created TWO freebies for you.

I created some basic papers in the red/white and blue/white/red colors and generated a ton of bottle caps using those papers and some basic colors for the base. I have to admit that I cheated a bit by creating the white base (which is not done directly in the script).

You can choose one set of twelve bottle caps or the other, or you can also choose to get both of them!

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New script – Precious

January 14, 2021June 17, 2017 by Cassel

If you want some precious metal elements, you can create them with this script. It will take just about any shape and outline it in gold, silver or bronze, and then, will fill it with crystal in the color you choose (you can even pick a gradient for a great effect too).

The script will give great results for individual elements that are about 300-500 pixels in size but you can still play around with it with other sizes.

Get this script in the store: Precious

As a sampler, I created this cute flower. The freebie includes the flower with the stem and leaves but also the flower alone.

The full flower is about 850 pixels in height and in PNG format so you can use it in various settings. Make sure you do NOT flip or mirror it as the bevelling will look odd on your project.

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New script – Custom Clips

January 14, 2021June 9, 2017 by Cassel

Do you want to rely on the ready-made clips you can find with set colors, or design or create your own that you can customize with any color, gradient or pattern, any text, font or design that would perfectly match your kit, your layout or your graphic project?

This script will now let you create a clip that is exactly what you want for the project you want to complete.

Get that script in the store: Custom clips

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us what word/message you would like to write with this script (remember, add a comment, not just a Like!) The winner will be announced in the newsletter, next week. Not a subscriber yet? Not a problem. You can register here and it is free (and you only get one email per week).

For a sample of this script, I created a set of digits in a nice aqua color for the summer that is coming up (at least for the Northern Hemisphere). You can now write the date of your next vacation or family gathering.

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Treasure hunt in the store

Special sale in the store

Trial offer of the DIAMOND membership

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FREE ebooks

Happy Canada Day

(even if you are not Canadian!)

Puzzle in the Campus