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		<title>New Affinity Brushes – Gold Chains 1</title>
		<link>https://creationcassel.com/blog/9499/new-affinity-brushes-gold-chains-1/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cassel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[gold chain brushes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gold chains]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gold frame]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Add a touch of gold to your Affinity projects with these realistic Gold Chains brushes. The collection includes 10 different chain designs, from delicate links to heavier and more decorative styles. Choose the Raster Brushes to draw your chains freehand, or use the Path Brushes to make the chains follow vector lines, curves, and shapes. ... <a title="New Affinity Brushes – Gold Chains 1" class="read-more" href="https://creationcassel.com/blog/9499/new-affinity-brushes-gold-chains-1/" aria-label="Read more about New Affinity Brushes – Gold Chains 1">Read more</a></p>
The post <a href="https://creationcassel.com/blog/9499/new-affinity-brushes-gold-chains-1/">New Affinity Brushes – Gold Chains 1</a> first appeared on <a href="https://creationcassel.com/blog">Creation Cassel</a>.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="isSelectedEnd"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-9500" src="https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cass-GoldChains1-Affinity-Bundle-300x350.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="350" srcset="https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cass-GoldChains1-Affinity-Bundle-300x350.jpg 300w, https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cass-GoldChains1-Affinity-Bundle-129x150.jpg 129w, https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cass-GoldChains1-Affinity-Bundle.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Add a touch of gold to your Affinity projects with these realistic Gold Chains brushes. The collection includes 10 different chain designs, from delicate links to heavier and more decorative styles.</p>
<p>Choose the Raster Brushes to draw your chains freehand, or use the Path Brushes to make the chains follow vector lines, curves, and shapes. Each chain comes with both an Open and a Closed Path Brush, making it easy to decorate anything from simple curves to complete frames and outlines.</p>
<p>Get this bundle in the store: <a href="https://creationcassel.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=22&amp;products_id=1018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gold Chains 1 - AFFINITY Bundle</a></p>
<p>Want a chance to get these brushes for free? Head over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CreationCassel/posts/pfbid02WHH8ppzxssTwGM8zDNkFmbzAMtjxmar85dExZjPCam2gB91mQviFkQPAn1t5CyWrl?__cft__[0]=AZYqZgW6fcmC7TQKEeunss_UJGWl7aVoqPx1KGZ_Z_RYcs8FFoEzmuSYQFH6yVT23CUvkLsxolptFGgx8PsRihaqjhEAQqJTF1Et8Wqg2T4ZW9FLlS9zBJlTDbMBqnPLHWR7AplpD_6V5wXWLBecl6u4&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this Facebook post</a> and tell us how you would likely use gold chains in your projects. Likes and shares are appreciated, but won’t count as entries.) A winner will be announced in next week’s newsletter. If you’re not on the list yet, you can join right here. It’s free, and we only email once a week!</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9501" src="https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cass-GoldChain-Frame-300x350.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="350" srcset="https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cass-GoldChain-Frame-300x350.jpg 300w, https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cass-GoldChain-Frame-129x150.jpg 129w, https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cass-GoldChain-Frame.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />For a sample, I created a frame with two intertwined gold chains. The frame includes shadows to give that realistic 3D effect. The result is in PNG format so you can use it with any program.</p>
<p>You need to be logged in to download this sample. Please log in or register using the links at the top of this page.<br />
</p>The post <a href="https://creationcassel.com/blog/9499/new-affinity-brushes-gold-chains-1/">New Affinity Brushes – Gold Chains 1</a> first appeared on <a href="https://creationcassel.com/blog">Creation Cassel</a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>New Affinity Brushes &#8211; Basic Stitches</title>
		<link>https://creationcassel.com/blog/9429/new-affinity-brushes-basic-stitches/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cassel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:10:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Love the look of stitched embellishments? This week, I've added Basic Stitches for Affinity 3+ in three options to suit the way you work. Choose Raster Brushes for freehand stitching, Path Brushes to add perfectly spaced stitches along vector shapes and curves, or save with the Bundle, which includes both. All 25 stitch designs are ... <a title="New Affinity Brushes &#8211; Basic Stitches" class="read-more" href="https://creationcassel.com/blog/9429/new-affinity-brushes-basic-stitches/" aria-label="Read more about New Affinity Brushes &#8211; Basic Stitches">Read more</a></p>
The post <a href="https://creationcassel.com/blog/9429/new-affinity-brushes-basic-stitches/">New Affinity Brushes – Basic Stitches</a> first appeared on <a href="https://creationcassel.com/blog">Creation Cassel</a>.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="80" data-end="403"><img decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-9430" src="https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cass-BasicStitches-Bundle-300x350.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="350" srcset="https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cass-BasicStitches-Bundle-300x350.jpg 300w, https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cass-BasicStitches-Bundle-129x150.jpg 129w, https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cass-BasicStitches-Bundle.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Love the look of stitched embellishments? This week, I've added <strong data-start="144" data-end="178">Basic Stitches for Affinity 3+</strong> in three options to suit the way you work. Choose <strong data-start="229" data-end="247">Raster Brushes</strong> for freehand stitching, <strong data-start="272" data-end="288">Path Brushes</strong> to add perfectly spaced stitches along vector shapes and curves, or save with the <strong data-start="371" data-end="381">Bundle</strong>, which includes both.</p>
<p data-start="405" data-end="564">All 25 stitch designs are provided in greyscale, so you can easily recolor them to coordinate with any scrapbook page, card, illustration, or creative project.</p>
<p data-start="405" data-end="564">You can also grab <a href="https://creationcassel.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=22&amp;products_id=1004">the complete bundle</a> if you want both sets of brushes.</p>
<p>Want a chance to get this script for free? Head over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CreationCassel/posts/pfbid02Rfg5VRQmJ2bWufjTgGDqfeZvy6fsye6CRwtPEjYr1rbrQvDcjGGxoARZxR6eNQnSl?__cft__[0]=AZaH_YbH9dI79DkkCHZKlMw69saEQciyO1g-z6eauMov0RrPR0qZhjwcVmXr856_k8a8j8R9H0ShI2AarG4uGG5uwgWfGLZw-qKgjNNi7luw8hoU6DU6P64oLjLRWzKn1qs3r8-OfXch3sHCj4T1AVbT&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this Facebook post</a> and tell us how you usually add stitching to your project. (Remember, only comments count. Likes and shares are appreciated, but won’t count as entries.) A winner will be announced in next week’s newsletter. If you’re not on the list yet, you can join right here. It’s free, and we only email once a week!</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9431" src="https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cass-BasicStitches-Affinity-Digits-300x350.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="350" srcset="https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cass-BasicStitches-Affinity-Digits-300x350.jpg 300w, https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cass-BasicStitches-Affinity-Digits-129x150.jpg 129w, https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cass-BasicStitches-Affinity-Digits.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />As a free bonus, you can also download a complete set of <strong data-start="686" data-end="711">stitched digits (0–9)</strong>. Each number is provided in both Affinity and PaintShop Pro formats, with the stitching on a separate layer so you can customize the colors to match any project.</p>
<p>You need to be logged in to download this sample. Please log in or register using the links at the top of this page.<br />
</p>The post <a href="https://creationcassel.com/blog/9429/new-affinity-brushes-basic-stitches/">New Affinity Brushes – Basic Stitches</a> first appeared on <a href="https://creationcassel.com/blog">Creation Cassel</a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>New Affinity Brushes – Sequin Trims</title>
		<link>https://creationcassel.com/blog/9391/new-affinity-brushes-sequin-trims/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cassel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you enjoyed the Sequin Trims for PaintShop Pro, they are now available for Affinity too! This new collection includes Raster Brushes for painting decorative trims freehand, along with matching Path Brushes designed to follow open and closed paths perfectly. Whether you want flowing hand-drawn accents or precise outlines around shapes and frames, these sparkling ... <a title="New Affinity Brushes – Sequin Trims" class="read-more" href="https://creationcassel.com/blog/9391/new-affinity-brushes-sequin-trims/" aria-label="Read more about New Affinity Brushes – Sequin Trims">Read more</a></p>
The post <a href="https://creationcassel.com/blog/9391/new-affinity-brushes-sequin-trims/">New Affinity Brushes – Sequin Trims</a> first appeared on <a href="https://creationcassel.com/blog">Creation Cassel</a>.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="108" data-end="199"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-9392" src="https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cass-SequinTrims-PathBrushes-Affinity-300x350.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="350" srcset="https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cass-SequinTrims-PathBrushes-Affinity-300x350.jpg 300w, https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cass-SequinTrims-PathBrushes-Affinity-129x150.jpg 129w, https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cass-SequinTrims-PathBrushes-Affinity.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />If you enjoyed the Sequin Trims for PaintShop Pro, they are now available for Affinity too!</p>
<p data-start="201" data-end="537">This new collection includes Raster Brushes for painting decorative trims freehand, along with matching Path Brushes designed to follow open and closed paths perfectly. Whether you want flowing hand-drawn accents or precise outlines around shapes and frames, these sparkling trims make it easy to add texture and shine to your projects.</p>
<p data-start="539" data-end="663" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">You can also grab <a href="https://creationcassel.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=22&amp;products_id=997">the complete bundle</a> if you want both brush systems in matching colors for maximum flexibility in Affinity.</p>
<p>In order to win these picture tubes, add a comment on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CreationCassel/posts/pfbid02Q7tEp1bPZ7q3QwN6qSfSthtRQMXLw4tQyAxBwwT6FZj1iMR6xkYr52n3dh6T7dhgl?__cft__[0]=AZYcKFCTU1Lj-oA-CEKSOvykGr6vz8xjxitGsPKeKgM0k8J31IvnG4ZS5CXGV13QbxFHzZDUFDTPxHWgNhUTfySvYg_oUplFzGHzZHeR1eFyZnTojZpIiRW935mrDzVRnpFunZHp7s77oQuK60zm47dO&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this Facebook post</a> telling us how long you have been using Affinity (<strong>remember, add a comment, not just a Like!</strong>) The winner will be announced in the newsletter, next week. Not a subscriber yet? Not a problem. You can <a class="broken_link" href="https://creationcassel.com/blog/subscribe/">register here</a> and it is free (and you only get one email per week).</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9393" src="https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cass-SequinTrims-Frames-300x350.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="350" srcset="https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cass-SequinTrims-Frames-300x350.jpg 300w, https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cass-SequinTrims-Frames-129x150.jpg 129w, https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cass-SequinTrims-Frames.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Using these trims, I created three frames on a closed path. They were exported as PNG files so you can use them in just about any program to showcase photos, or even some journaling or other text.</p>
<p>You need to be logged in to download this sample. Please log in or register using the links at the top of this page.<br />
</p>The post <a href="https://creationcassel.com/blog/9391/new-affinity-brushes-sequin-trims/">New Affinity Brushes – Sequin Trims</a> first appeared on <a href="https://creationcassel.com/blog">Creation Cassel</a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>New Affinity Brushes &#8211; Edge Punches A</title>
		<link>https://creationcassel.com/blog/9316/new-affinity-brushes-edge-punches-a/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cassel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:25:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Edge Punches A brush set for Affinity lets you create decorative cut-out borders using the Eraser tool. Each brush removes pixels instead of painting them, producing clean punched edges similar to traditional craft punches. The set includes ten edge punches with matching corner punches so you can build seamless borders around papers, photos, or ... <a title="New Affinity Brushes &#8211; Edge Punches A" class="read-more" href="https://creationcassel.com/blog/9316/new-affinity-brushes-edge-punches-a/" aria-label="Read more about New Affinity Brushes &#8211; Edge Punches A">Read more</a></p>
The post <a href="https://creationcassel.com/blog/9316/new-affinity-brushes-edge-punches-a/">New Affinity Brushes – Edge Punches A</a> first appeared on <a href="https://creationcassel.com/blog">Creation Cassel</a>.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-9317" src="https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cass-EdgePunchesA-Affinity-300x350.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="350" srcset="https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cass-EdgePunchesA-Affinity-300x350.jpg 300w, https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cass-EdgePunchesA-Affinity-129x150.jpg 129w, https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cass-EdgePunchesA-Affinity.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />The Edge Punches A brush set for Affinity lets you create decorative cut-out borders using the Eraser tool. Each brush removes pixels instead of painting them, producing clean punched edges similar to traditional craft punches. The set includes ten edge punches with matching corner punches so you can build seamless borders around papers, photos, or mats.</p>
<p>Get this in the store: <a href="https://creationcassel.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=22&amp;products_id=986" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Edge Punches A for Affinity</a></p>
<p>In order to win these brushes, add a comment on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CreationCassel/posts/pfbid0AMR1Ugg8nmesce14q2Ezb8ETANNnd5JRcZgFJXuwMYFHstVnuuDG6bwUNGpRg3Pkl?__cft__[0]=AZa9VuUKImt0r7Q8h62S8ShcFbRT_jaoD1jaiSH7klA4HQoB_tfrTL3C0orRFfIKamdvvX79Ut4KQLXRuB0d6KFUzHe-jO7abTBgDpAEgxRTw9EqhtVsjubNYzcLWOLw0qHk56i5sYnSep21BNiR0kBc&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this Facebook post</a> telling us if you have started using Affinity (<strong>remember, add a comment, not just a Like!</strong>) The winner will be announced in the newsletter, next week. Not a subscriber yet? Not a problem. You can <a class="broken_link" href="https://creationcassel.com/blog/subscribe/">register here</a> and it is free (and you only get one email per week).</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9318" src="https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cass-EdgePunches-A-Mat-300x350.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="350" srcset="https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cass-EdgePunches-A-Mat-300x350.jpg 300w, https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cass-EdgePunches-A-Mat-129x150.jpg 129w, https://creationcassel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cass-EdgePunches-A-Mat.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />For a sample, I created a simple mat based on an 8x10 format in greyscale. You can replace this template with any paper you want or colorize it to match your project.</p>
<p>You need to be logged in to download this sample. Please log in or register using the links at the top of this page.<br />
</p>The post <a href="https://creationcassel.com/blog/9316/new-affinity-brushes-edge-punches-a/">New Affinity Brushes – Edge Punches A</a> first appeared on <a href="https://creationcassel.com/blog">Creation Cassel</a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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