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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

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us what element you would create 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).

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!

You need to be logged in to download these samples. You can either login, or register on the top of this page.

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.

You need to be logged in to download this sample. You can either login, or register on the top of this page.

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.

You need to be logged in to download this sample. You can either login, or register on the top of this page.

New script – Beads Art

January 14, 2021June 2, 2017 by Cassel

It can be fun to convert a simple clipart into a beaded element to add to a themed layout. You can do that with this script which will convert ANY image into a set of beads, all fused together.

Although you can use a full image or a photo, you will get more drastic results with brightly colored clipart or designs. Also, make sure you don't have fine lines like thin legs, antenna, hair, stems, etc. because they will just disappear. If necessary, remove those fine elements and just add them afterward, to the beaded result.

Get this script in the store: Beads Art

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us what clipart would you like to turn into a beaded element (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 little taste of summer (at least for the Northern Hemisphere), I made these 4 adorable critters in beads art for you. Each of them is about 1000 pixels in size so you can easily size them down to suit your layout.
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New script – Hamburger

January 15, 2021May 26, 2017 by Cassel

How would you like a nice juicy burger on your next graphic project page? What if you could have that hamburger in any shape you want, whether it is a square, a star or even a letter?

Now you can get just that with this script as it will turn any shape into a grilled burger. With the randomness integrated into the code, you will always get a different burger with every run of the script, even with the same starting shape.

What will you grill?

Get this script in the store: Hamburger

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us what shape you would turn into a burger (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 sampler, I created some fun digits that you can use to date your next barbecue pictures.

Each digit is about 600 pixels in height so you can easily size it down if needed to suit your project. It also includes a hyphen to make it easier to write dates.
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New script – Datestamp #5

January 15, 2021May 20, 2017 by Cassel

Are you always looking for original ways to add a date or other elements like a name or a location or even a special sentiment? This datestamp will be perfect for that unique look.

You can choose any color, any font, and any text. Since everything is left in unmerged layers, you can even change the colors of some elements, or add various designs in the center.

A great addition to all the other datestamp scripts available in the store.

Get this Datestamp #5

In order to win this set of tubes, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us what you would write using 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).

As a sampler, i created 7 simple datestamps, each with a day of the week. It is up to you if you want to add a date in the center, or a photo, or anything else.

Although they are all in black, you can easily color them using this technique.

Each one is 600x400 pixels and in PNG format.

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New script – Slot Machine Alpha

January 14, 2021May 13, 2017 by Cassel

This script will let you write name, titles, quotes or dates as if you were playing slot machines. It could also resemble those clock displays that rotate. Whatever effect you want to get, you can create it with this script.

You can write anything you want, using any font you want. The script will calculate the maximum width needed for any particular font (you know how the W tend to be quite wide!). You can choose any color, light on dark or dark on light. The script will also add some cutout so you can use these display on any paper without having to actually cut them out.

Get this script: Slot Machine Alpha script

In order to win this set of tubes, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us what word you would write using 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).

As a sampler, I created 4 displays with the years 2015-2018. It might be a great way to date your layouts that you made in the last few years, or to date what you dream to accomplish next year.

They are in PNG format, so they can be used in various other graphic programs.
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New tubes – Chicken Wire

January 14, 2021May 6, 2017 by Cassel

If you want to create a rustic design, either as a background or an element, chicken wires might give you just that look.

You can use ready-made chicken wire pictures or vector designs, but here is a great tube that you can shape however you want, with just a draw of your cursor. Make it straight or not so straight, depending on what you want.

You get 12 different "colors" of wires with this set, so you can be even more creative than with regular ordinary wire.

Get this set in the store: Chicken Wire tubes.

In order to win this set of tubes, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us of one creative way you can think to use chicken wires in a digital project (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 sampler, i created this frame (using the Wooden Frame script) and added some wires behind it. I thought that you could possibly add some clothespins and attach various photos or objects, but you could also have a photo placed behind, or even cut the wires and make it even more "rustic".

It is a png format so it could be used in various graphic programs.

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New script – Ribbon Factory

January 18, 2021April 29, 2017 by Cassel

Do you like to use ribbons in your projects? Straight ribbons are easy to find, right? Not always. In fact, it is possible to get some greyscale ribbons and colorize them to match your project, but some colors are quite hard to get right (like the yellows). In addition, the ribbons you get would always be the exact same kind, with the same size, same shape, same light/dark areas, etc.

This script was requested by DeLoris who wanted some simple basic ribbons but with the ability to create several of them at once. I just thought it would be best to also add some randomization so that each ribbon created will be slightly different from the next one, even if you are using the same color palette.

You can generate up to 20 ribbons with a single run of the script. You can choose the thickness of the ribbons, from 100 to 300 pixels. Each ribbon will be 4000 pixels so you will be able to use them across your page, even at an angle!

Get this script in the store: Ribbon Factory

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post (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).

I went a little crazy with the freebie, this week. I found a fun color palette that seemed nice for a spring theme (sorry for our Aussie friends who are heading toward winter, but spring will be back in 6 months!).

I created 25 ribbons for you, using the different colors, different size, and the script generated all those ribbons (that makes for an unusually large file).

They are all 4000 pixels long so you can use them in many ways.

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Treasure hunt in the store

Special sale in the store

Trial offer of the DIAMOND membership

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Happy Canada Day

(even if you are not Canadian!)

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