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New script – Alpha Separator

January 19, 2021July 12, 2013 by Cassel

A couple of weeks ago, Lynn emailed me asking for a script to help her quickly create “cards” with letters as she needed individual letters to write words and phrases on cakes (yes, she does that, and it is pretty!). Nothing was available to meet her needs, even in the store, so i proceeded to code this script.

This is clearly a tool script that will split all the letters in a word (or a phrase), into separate images. It will create all the images the same size (matching the biggest letter of the text) and giving you options to add a background if you want, choose a different size, move the letters off the center (where they would be placed by default), or resize the letters too. One particularity of this script is that it will keep the characters in a vector format, allowing you to start with a small font, and choose a large size image to put them and the letters will be sized up without any distortion. And they are left on unmerged layers so you can tweak them further if you wish.

If you want to make an alpha to match a particular kit, use one paper from the kit to write the text in the first place and it will be separated with that paper. A fast way to create a simple alpha.

You can get this time saving script in the store: Creation Cassel.

cass-FileTab-sample-Days Since you probably don’t need another alpha from me, and since this is a tool script, it is a bit harder to make a sample from it. So i thought of an older script of mine that might help you if you are doing a Project 365, or if you just like to add a fun way to date your layouts. These are file tabs, like you would see in a binder to divide sections. Each tab has a day of the week on it and it also includes a blank white tab, in case you want to add something else to your layout, than a day (maybe a date? maybe a week number?)

Each tab is translucent so you can place it on the edge of a paper, or a frame or a photo and the design will show through.

What would you use the blank tab for?

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New script – Brad Factory

January 19, 2021July 5, 2013 by Cassel

This is the fastest and easiest way to create a lot of perfectly matching brads.

The script will use any paper you want (you can use 1, 2, 3 or more) and pick a random section of it to create the brad. You will always get a different result (especially if you have some kind of design in the paper) because of the random feature integrated.

But you don’t choose only the papers. You can choose the size, the shape, the finish, the border, the thickness of the border, and its finish.

You can even choose to add your own texture later using another program or plugin (like Eye Candy, or Super Blade Pro for example).

At the end, everything is left in unmerged layers so you can either tweak the settings a bit yourself, use the layers in other projects, or insert decorative elements (think of a little flower!) inside the acrylic.

And you can create 50 brads in a single run of the script. How much easier can it get?

Grab this time saving script in my store: Creation Cassel

Now is your chance to win this fun script. Add your name to this thread in the DST forum, and one winner will be announced on Monday night. Do you prefer round or square brads?

cass-BradFactory-sample-digits One great advantage of this script is how it leaves all the layers intact, allowing you to tweak or use them in different ways. That is what i did with this sample. I ran the script on several papers i had (see the preview) and chose a simple, neutral one, with acrylic finish and i turned it into a set of digits but just adding the characters below the acrylic layer. It was soooooo easy.

Being white with silver border, they should be quite versatile and you could use them in many projects.

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If you want the matching alpha, it will be available to all the newsletter subscribers, so if you have not yet subscribed, there is still time as the newsletter goes out on Sunday morning (my time, Atlantic time). Just enter your name and email on the left column here and it will be done! But hurry!

Quick news from the Campus

There will be a live presentation on Sunday, July 7th.

The topic: Many Shades of Grey

You can still register HERE.

Remember, it is free!

New script – Eyelet #3

January 20, 2021June 28, 2013 by Cassel

Eyelet laces are so diverse that I thought there would not be any problem in adding another eyelet script, with some different designs and combinations.

This script will use a 4 petal flower (instead of the 5 petal one, from last week), and the edge has a different shape. You can have one or two rows of flowers, which will be alternating if you choose a second row. And you can add another “edge” above the flowers, and it will be aligned perfectly, depending on whether you have a single or double row of flowers. You can even have both “edges” with no flower at all, and add your own gems or designs in the space created with them.

As for the previous eyelet script, you can add designs on the top, the bottom or both edges in the same run.

Use those designs on ribbon (you just choose the color of the embroidery, but you can use an actual ribbon to add the embroidery on it, create your own ribbon, etc.

You can grab this fun script in my store: Creation Cassel

If you want to add your name to the RAK thread in here, go for it. You have a chance to win this script and be on your way to add eyelets to all your projects.

cass-Eyelet3-sample-frame How about a little sample of what this script can do? I ran the script on a long piece of textured solid color to create a ribbon. I did the same thing twice, to get a top and a bottom edge with proper bevelling (NEVER flip or mirror an element that has been shadowed or bevelled). Then, using a copy of the ribbons, i applied a different bevel angle before merging and rotating the copies to make the vertical edges of the frame. Then, it was just a matter of applying a mitered corner technique to align and cut the corners correctly. What do you think of it?

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Father’s Day Card Contest–Winners announced

June 27, 2013 by Cassel

Thank you all for participating in either submitting a card for the contest or voting to determine the winner.

Congratulations to Mary who created the winning card which was this one.

This card got 58% of the public vote, so it was obvious that everyone loved it. Mary earned herself a coupon worth $15

Then, thanks to Corel, we also had a random draw of a copy of Paintshop Pro X5, and the winner was Sgt Ynot. He was really happy to win as he was considering purchasing that version of PSP since he was working with version X4.

Keep in touch and keep an eye on this blog (or the newsletter) so you know when the next contest comes up.

See you around and again, congratulations to the winners!

New script – Eyelet #2

July 1, 2014June 21, 2013 by Cassel

A long time ago, one script was added in the store to create a basic eyelet design using Paintshop Pro. This time, not only you get ribbon, but you can choose many more options and the script is also responsive to offer you choices based on the size of your starting image.

You get 3 embroidered designs: the edge, the eyelets and the flowers. Each will be on a different layer and can be combined. You can have an edge and eyelets, and edge and flower, or an edge and eyelets and flowers. You can have the design on the top, on the bottom or on both edges. If the image/ribbon is thick enough, you can have the row of flowers doubled, if not, it will be single and centered.

You can use any straight and boring ribbon, or you can create your own using a strip of paper or a solid color with a texture.

Once the “ribbon” is done, it is up to you to use it as you wish. Make it into a frame, sew it to another element, ruffle it, tie it or knot it (with another script). Since the embroidered designs are left on separate layers, you can adjust the colors. And if you ran this script on a piece of paper, you can even remove the embroidery and just pretend you punched the paper!

You can grab this fun and creative script in my store at Creation Cassel.

If you want a chance to win this script, you can add your name to this thread in the DST forum and tell me how you could use this script BESIDE making a ribbon. Let’s be creative! I’ll be back on Monday with the name of a winner.

cass-Eyelet2-sample I know it is a bit American holiday coming up (I see that in the numerous 4th of July), but I also know that not everybody is American, so I figured I could create some basic eyelet edges for everyone, in basic colors. This sampler will give you 5 different eyelets in 4000 pixels each.

Being more than the traditional 3600 pixels in length, you can use them at an angle and still go across a standard scrapbook page. You can also make frames out of them.

Available for FREE when you register to our mailing list HERE.

Father’s Day Card Contest – You vote!

June 17, 2013 by Cassel

Although there were not many entries in the contest (i am sure everyone was busy celebrating with their Dad), those that were sent are beautiful!!!

Now it is time for you, the public, to vote.

The system only allows you to vote ONCE (it makes it more fair, don’t you think?)

Check out all the entries, and scroll down to the poll.

The winners will be announced Sunday, June 23rd.

Click on the thumbnails to see a larger version.

A big thanks to all those who sent their entries.

It is now, time to vote. You have a say in who will win the $15 coupon to the store.

At the end of the poll, a random draw will be done to determine who will win the copy of PSP X5.

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Although you do not have to disclose your vote (you can if you want), if you want to add specific comments or praises about some cards, simply type in the comment box below and indicate who it is for; I will point the creator to this post.

New Script – Vector Separator

January 20, 2021June 14, 2013 by Cassel

Did you attend the live presentation on Texting Again with PSP? We looked at how easy it was to split a word into individual letters to manipulate them separately. Someone asked a great question about adding shadows to those individual letters, and at the time, i didn’t know how to do it easily. I knew there was a way to split them but it was tedious and not convenient.

In order to accomplish what was asked, i coded this script. Not only will this script convert each letter into a shape, but it will also split them into individual vector layers that can then be manipulated at will and even converted to raster to add more effects, like shadows, textures, distortion, etc.

And if you have several vector objects (text, shape, path), and want to move them, rotate them, or otherwise manipulate them, the script can also split them into individual vector layers. This is perfect to create wordart.

You can get this time saving tool in my store atCreation Cassel.

There is also a thread HERE, where you can add your name and ANSWER the question to enter into a random draw. I will be back on Monday night with the name of a winner.

cass-SubwayArt-DAD

For this week’s freebie, with Father’s Day just around the corner, I thought of making a wordart for DAD. Using the Vector Separator, i was able to add all the words and phrases to one vector layer and then split them for easier manipulation.

You can use this wordart to make a frame, to overlay on a photo, or just print it and frame it.

The whole design is about 1800 x 1800 pixels and in png format so it can be used with just about any graphic program.

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New script – Chalk Texture

January 20, 2021June 8, 2013 by Cassel

There are various “styles” available for Photoshop users to create a chalk texture, but this script will work for Paintshop Pro users and will turn ANY design, shape or text, in any color, in a chalk project.

You can add various options to your project, including smudges (aren’t those common on a chalkboard?), and outline, and you can even decide on the thickness of the outline, the amount of smudge and the size of the texture. This means you don’t have to rely on a small texture for a large project, or a large texture on a small project.

Despite the options available to the user, the script will still add a little randomness so that each run will be somewhat different than the others. You can take advantage of this feature to run the script on different layers and it will look like it was drawn by hand.

You can get this fun texture script in my store: Creation Cassel.

Do you want this script for free? Of course you do. You can just add your name to this thread in the DST forum and tell me what else than a school theme you could use this script for.

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As a sample, this week, I am presenting you with 4 journaling cards that you can use in various ways on your projects. Use them vertically or horizontally.

Each card is dark grey, 1200x900 pixels with rounded corners.

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Father’s Day Card Contest

June 1, 2013 by Cassel

Father’s Day Contest

Whether you have purchased the Card & Envelope script, or not, you can enter this contest. You just have to create a fun Father’s Day card with matching envelope. It’s that easy.

If you have the script on hand, you can obviously create a card with a different size or shape. If not, use the template HERE. It is available for free and is layered so you can use it even if you are using PS or PSE.

Each PERSON entering the contest will get a $3 coupon to the store. You can enter as many times as you want (but you still get only one coupon).

Enter by emailing me a preview of the card and envelope at cassel AT creationcassel DOT com.

Entries will be accepted until June 9th. After that, the entries will be posted for a public voting, and the winning card will bring an additional $15 coupon to its creator.

Be creative. Add unique designs, borders, layers, texture. Have designs on the flap of the envelope, add some cutout to the card, etc. Get your entries in. The more cards you have in the contest, the better your chances are. And tell your friends to enter too!

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