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New products – Lined Papers

January 20, 2021February 22, 2013 by Cassel

Do you see those Photoshop styles everywhere and wish you could use them in Paintshop Pro? This time, I created a set of 9 lined paper seamless tiles that you can use as you wish from the Material palette, but it also has 9 sculpture presets that you can use to apply to a solid color shape (any shape) with predetermined settings (that is why they are preset, right?)

Since the tiles are seamless, you can use them to floodfill any shape of any size. Of course, you can manipulate them further by adding some writing, doodling, stains, creases, tears, and more. You can colorize them to tint them in a color to match your photo, your layout or your kit.

The patterns and the presets are inside folders and if you save the whole folders (instead of the individual files), you will have them all neatly sorted and available inside a Category you can pick in the Presets or the Material. No more need to scroll endlessly, especially if you have lots of those in your resources.

Although they are not in .asl format, Photoshop users can easily convert the patterns which are simply in jpg format.

You can get this set of 9 patterns and presets in my store: Creation Cassel.

If you want a chance to get this set for free, hop over to the Happy Place in this thread and tell me what else than writing on, would you use lined papers in a layout. I will pick a winner on Monday night.

This week, as a sample for this product, i am offering you one tile with one preset (for PSP) and one full size page for everyone else (of course, PSP users can still use it). Do you remember that time when dark papers were popular and kids would use gel pens in neon colors to write on them? Now you can do the same. The tile and the presets work exactly as the lined paper tiles above.

Jennifer had fun playing with this paper sample and added some doodling.

If you are curious to know how the ripped edge was made, i can tell you my secret: it is a font. I used the RippedEdge font that you can use to create any paper edge that will look ripped from a spiral binding, whether it is from the top or the side. You can find that font in my store HERE.

Do you want to do the same? Simply click on the preview to start downloading the tile, the preset and the full page.

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Did you miss my post last week? Probably, because i skipped last week. Why? Because i felt bad not to have a freebie for you to download. Last week, i released a tool-script that will open, duplicate, save the duplicate with a new name (adding –copy to its name) and closing the original. All that, so that the Auto-save function can actually save your work and spare your original from accidental auto-save. It is still available in the store and it is FREE.

Of course, you can do the same steps manually, but you want to do something else than those tedious technical tasks, don’t you? In addition, if you bind the script and add the icon on your menu bar, you can get the whole process in ONE click. That beats doing it manually doesn’t it?

New script – Lined Border

January 20, 2021February 8, 2013 by Cassel

A lined border around the edge or slightly inside the edge of an element can add a touch of definition or elegance. It is fairly easy to do manually if you have only one or two to do, but if you are in love with borders, or if you want to create an outline on several elements of your layout or kit, you will want to get this script to speed up the process and let you play around more.

This script for Paintshop Pro allows you to add a variety of outlines, with different thickness, with different spacing from the edge, with sharp or rounded corners, in single and double too.

Each line is added based on the size of the element, so you dont have to calculate anything. But of course, if you need a precise measure, you can always use the custom value.

Even better, if you plan on using this script on a series of elements, like an alpha, or a set of tags, cards, strips, and more, you can edit the script itself and run it while skipping most of the dialogue windows. That makes the whole process so much faster.

Each line is left on a separate layer, so you can play with the end result even more. Add a bevel and shadow and you can turn that outline into icing on a cookie. Change the blend mode and you get a subtle outline on an element. Run the script several times on the same shape with different settings and move the outlines slightly off center for a dynamic look. The sky is the limit.

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

As usual, there is a random draw in the DST forum where you can add your name, tell me what elements you could use this script with and i will pick a winner on Monday night. Check out this thread now and post. Even if you already bought the script, you can still win! And if you already bought it, tell us how you like it and even better, show us something you did. We always love to see how creatively different people can use the same script.

This script was a suggestion from Kimeric Kreations. Kim often uses borders on her elements. It adds a great finishing touch and sometimes, that border is barely visible, yet it is there! Since she was the one who suggested this script idea, she also was the first one to “play” with it. She ended up creating several fun elements using various options of the script and customized the end result for a great look.

This set of samples includes various elements and trust me, they ALL have a lined border (even the hearts!). All the elements are in PNG format and range in size from 400 pixels (for the heart) to a 3600 pixels wide border.

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Thanks Kim for this great freebie.

(shh… this freebie will match a future kit from Kimeric Kreations. Keep an eye on her store in the next weeks).

new script – Paper Cutout 2

September 1, 2018February 1, 2013 by Cassel

When i was a kid, i used to take papers of different size and fold them to then cut out along the folds. I was making “snowflakes”, even though they were usually not folded in 6. We had that activity in arts and crafts class pretty well every year. I learned that regular writing papers were not square so i always had to cut off a piece to make my craft (what a waste).

Whether you want to use lined paper to simulate those school projects (not done in art classes) or really plain colored construction papers, or using a patterned paper from a kit, there is no limit.

Start with any paper, and run the script It will take care of the not-so-square papers, it will fold it (or pretend) according to what you ask, and you will have the chance to cut out any design you want, with any tool you like. Use the eraser tool or the selection tool. That is up to you.

Cut sections along the “folds” or the outer edge, or snip the center (you surely did that when you made your “snowflakes”). Once you are done, the script will unfold your piece and reveal the whole design (you might be surprised too). And furthermore, it will add creases to your masterpiece exactly where it WAS folded for a more realistic look. The creases are on a separate layer so you can tweak their opacity depending on the color or pattern of your paper.

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

And if you want a chance to win it, check out this thread, and tell me what theme would work well with this script. I will be back on Monday to announce a winner.

I used a couple of “school” papers to cut some more “snowflakes”. But in fact, they dont look like snowflakes at all. If you are crafty, you can surely create some very intricate designs and turn those “snowflakes” into doilies! These two elements are about 900 pixels wide in png format. They don’t match only “kid” kits!

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News from the Campus

We had the draw on Sunday night for a free registration to LOAD213. Andrea was our winner, and she already started her month-long challenge. She said she loved the idea of a challenge as it will give her a little more incentive to scrap. Even more, i asked her to keep us updated on her activities and she already did her first layout, and we are the first of the month! I guess she is right on track!

Did you register for LOAD213? How are you doing with it?

Photo-Graphic with PSP

We will have our monthly live presentation on Sunday (it should be right before the SuperBowl for those of you who are fans). There is still time to register. We will look at how we can turn a regular photo into something else: a watercolor piece, a cartoon, a sketch, and maybe more (time permitting).

Sunday, Feb 3rd, at 5pm Eastern Time zone.

New script – Sprayed

January 20, 2021January 25, 2013 by Cassel

Did you ever use fake snow in the windows to create snowflake or other Christmas decorations? With this script, you will be able to create more than designs with fake snow in a can! Use any shape or even text and have that design either sprayed inside or outside.

You can use this script to create a discrete name, or a date. Make a frame, or a journaling spot. Use a single color or a gradient for a stunning effect. Use the initial shape back with the sprayed design for something even more original.

You can get this script in my store, at Creation Cassel.

If you want a chance to win this script, check out this thread in the DST forum and add your name AND a specific use you can think of for this script. Be creative. I am sure you can use this in many original ways!

Since we are close the February, the month when lots of people will either celebrate Valentine Day, or simply take pictures or make layouts about their loved ones, I created these three elements that are love related. They are in PNG format, so just about anyone can use them.

In these elements, you can see how the initial shape (although they were filled), were used to get only a thin outline to be combined with the sprayed area.

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New Script – Multiple Dots

August 4, 2018January 18, 2013 by Cassel

Do you like polkadot patterns, but want to have something more than the single dot? Here is a script that will give you the option to create layered concentric dots in random colors picked from the palette you chose.

You can create a singe dot pattern (with two colors), or a 2 x 2 design where all four dots are using the same colors, or a 2 x 2 design where all the dots are randomly colored. The end result is obviously seamless so you can use the tiles as a pattern in your Paintshop Pro. Use them straight or at a 45 degree angle for a different look.

Each tile ends up with all the dots on separate unmerged layers, so you can also replace one dot by something else, or add a shadow, or a texture to each layer independently.

Use bold or subtle colors to match your kit or your photo. Add an extra design in the middle of the smaller dots.

You can get this script in my store, at Creation Cassel. It is on sale at 25% off until MONDAY NIGHT (this is in response to those who mentioned that due to the time zones, they tend to miss the sale price when it ended on Sunday night while the newsletter was released on Sunday morning).

As usual, there is also a random draw in the forum where you can win this script. Check out this thread, and just add a comment to the thread (i am not asking much this time). I will be back on Monday night with the name of a winner.

This week, I didn’t create a freebie for you, but someone else did. I asked Bernadette to test run this script and she got inspired in using this script in a totally different way that i expected! She used it to create a paper; that is the typical use for it, but she also used the dots separately and made a wordart, and some elements too. You can download her freebie mini-kit by clicking on the preview.

Thanks Bernadette.

If you want to look at a matching kit, she has it in her store here.

News in the Campus

Are you familiar with LOAD (Layout A Day)? If you ever participated in the past, you will want to register again, right? If you never participated, it is a great time to start.

The the inspiration and nudge to complete one layout a day for the whole month of February (it only has 28 days!). Whether you are a traditional paper scrapper, or a digital scrapper, you can join in the fun and with the title of SCRAPHAPPIER, what else than fun can you expect?

There is a little contest on the Campus where you can WIN your registration: either you win a registration or you win a refund of your registration if you already paid for it. Since the places are limited and the number of seats is quickly dwindling, you might want to secure yours now.

If you want to register now, go for it: REGISTER NOW.

Then, head over to the Campus and add a comment to the LOAD post. If you participated in previous LOAD events, tell us what you liked about it. If you never participated, tell us why you would like to join. I will draw for a winner on January 27th, 2013. Tell your friends too!

ENTER THE DRAW

Plastic Pocket Pages

January 20, 2021January 11, 2013 by Cassel

Whether you are into a Project Life mood, or doing a Project 365, or even just trying to add many photos to layouts, these plastic pocket pages can be a very versatile way of presenting your creations.

These 4 pages are FULL size so you can use one of those pages and cover the whole standard layout, or you can resize it down to cover only part of your page or you can crop it to use only one or two rows of pockets.

These pages have that simulated “stitching” between the pockets, and a cutout at the top of each pocket. The plastic is made to look like thick texture.

This set also includes a template for the cards or photos that would fit in the basic pockets. Use that template to create your own journaling cards, to cut decorative papers or trim your photos to size.

You can get this set of 4 pages in my store at Creation Cassel.

As usual, i have also a giveaway for you. Hop over to the DST Happy Place thread HERE and add your name to the thread telling me what you would be using those pages for. Are you into a Project Life group? A P365? Anything else? I will be back on Monday night with the name of a winner.

As a sampler, i created a set of template cards with the days of the week cut out of the small base card. I also added a set of colored cards too. You can use them just like that or add the date on the card or even some journaling. That is all up to you. These cards are a perfect match to the Plastic Pocket Pages available in the store, but you can also use them on their own if you prefer.

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Remember to show me what you do with those!

New script–Scattered tubes

February 25, 2017January 4, 2013 by Cassel

I am sure you have used the picture tubes in Paintshop Pro and loved how easy it is to add 10, 20, 50 flowers just by clicking on your project. Click, one flower, click, one flower, and so on. However, did you ever clicked happily for dozens of times only to realize that a few flowers are too close to the edge, or you ended up with too many pink flowers grouped together and find yourself having to restart from the beginning since all the flowers were on a single layer and you could not move one separately? I have! I always wished the tubes were on individual layers, but to do that, it would become cumbersome and not as quick anymore.

That is where this script comes in. You choose the tube you want to use, and the script will scatter multiple instances of the tube (or from a series of tubes) and add them on individual layers. And to avoid having to work further with 50 layers, they are also grouped so you can collapse the group and have a manageable layer palette where all those 50 layers only look like one, while still letting you move individual tubes, remove some, resize others, rotate a few, and more.

You can grab this time saving script in my store at Creation Cassel.

And as usual, you have a chance to get this script free if you win the RAK in this thread. What kind of tube would you like to scatter yet still have the option to move them around individually or edit them one by one? The winner will be announced on Monday night.

As the new year is here, do you want to make a great conversation starter at home? Gather your 2012 photos and use this word album to place them. Add only photos or some anecdotes too. Use the same pages and flip them so you can get a reverse too. Print them. Collate them. Bind them. It can also be a great gift.

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Photoshop and Photoshop Element user, i didn’t forget you. I had a script for PSP a while ago that would automatically split double pages into single pages. Well, after popular demand, i got this script for you too.

This is a SCRIPT but for PS and PSE. It will either split perfectly in the center, OR it will cut the page with an extra 3/8 of an inch. This gives a total of 3/4 inch that you can play with when you print your page in a book so that the center will not eat up some of your page. This amount of overlap is not necessarily a standard “bleed” but a space for you to manoeuvre depending on the printer’s specs.

The fun part about this script is that it cuts the pages but also saves them without you having to type in anything! That is called automation!

You can grab this time-saving script in my store : Creation Cassel.

New Script – Snowflakes

January 20, 2021December 28, 2012 by Cassel

Whether you want to embellish a Christmas photo, or create a winter theme kit, this script will allow you to create an infinite number of 6 points snowflakes. Every design will be different, just like real snowflakes. The random feature incorporated into the script is the key part of the creation of unique snowflakes.

You can create up to 15 snowflakes in one run of the script. Some snowflakes will be great, others might not suit you. This is totally random.

Once you have a snowflake created, you can change its color, add a texture, or even run it through a filter of your choice.

Each snowflake will be created in white on a black background so you can see better.

Use the same one with different effects, or collect several different ones. Sting them, tie them, cluster them.

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

There is also a random draw that can allow you to win this script. Check out this thread and add your name to it.

As a sampler, I created 4 snowflakes. You get the basic snowflake shapes in addition to matching snowflakes that have some textures added to them. They are all in PNG format, so you can use them in almost any program.

Use the colored snowflakes as is or you can change the color. Or you can use the basic white flakes and apply your favorite effect. Use Eye Candy or SBP if you want.

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Breaking news

Just letting you know that i will be opening a new store on January 1st. I am excited to have another place to showcase my products and to work alongside other designers. Although i love my own store, it can also be a lonely place at times.

So, keep an eye on this blog, and my newsletter!

New script – Flat Paper Preview

December 3, 2022December 14, 2012 by Cassel

Designers often use a stacked arrangement for their papers in kit previews since most of them are identifiable easily with only a portion of the whole paper, but other designers have papers that are more like photos, scenic backgrounds, paintings, or incorporate some hand made designs that differ from one paper to the other. In those instances, having all the papers stacked up, and showing only an edge would not showcase the beauty of the whole papers. Designers then want to have the papers placed side by side so the viewer can see the whole image.

Creating those previews will require the designer to resize the papers, and align them on previews. With just a few papers, it might not be too long but if one has a dozen papers, or more as in a collab kit, this can become quite tedious.

The script will do all the calculations, resizing, copying, pasting and aligning the papers. Save a lot of time because YOU dont have to open the papers one by one. YOU dont have to edit the script to find the papers. YOU dont have to bog down your PSP by having 12 full size papers open at the same time. YOU dont have to measure the size needed for the number of papers you want per preview. YOU dont have to align them all to look perfect. The script does all that work for YOU.

You can have the papers in 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, or 6x6 arrangement and if you have more papers than will fit in one preview, the script will know and create multiple previews. If you have fewer papers than what can fit in the arrangement you picked, you will have empty spots and you can move the papers around. The script will place guidelines to help you move the papers and keep them aligned perfectly, without any difficulty. Each paper will be on a separate layer AND renamed to match the filename. This will help you identify which paper is which.

This script can also be used to display QP and templates if you have several to showcase!

You can grab this fantastic time-saver script in my store: Creation Cassel

As usual, you have the opportunity to win this script by posting in the Happy Place RAK thread HERE. Tell me if you ever used a side-by-side paper arrangement before. I will be back on Monday night with the name of a winner.

Since this week script is a tool, i chose to offer you some Christmas Gift tags made using the Ribbon Tag trees submitted by the users of the Ribbon Tag Tree script during our contest last month.

I used two of the trees submitted by Dianne. One was made with organza ribbons (i think she created the organza ribbons from scratch from a tutorial in the Element Creation Tutorials class of the Scrapbook Campus).

The other tree was made with straight rows of tubes: bead tube and garland.

The last tree was made using recolored version of a single extracted ribbon.

Use those tags on presents to put the name of the recipient of your gift, place them at the table with the name of the guests, etc. Each tag is a png image 600x300 pixels.

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Ribbon Tree winner–Congratulations to Eileen

December 8, 2012 by Cassel

Thank you to all those who voted for their favorite ribbon tree in last week’s contest.

I am pleased to announce that the entry #5 is a winner by grabbing a whopping 46% of the popular vote.

This #5 entry was submitted by Eileen, a regular customer of the store, and also a student of the Campus.

As the winner of this contest, Eileen earned herself a $15 coupon for the store. In addition, everyone else who submitted entries got a $3 coupon.

If you want to create your own unique ribbon tree, you can do so using the same script that Eileen used, the Ribbon Tag Tree script.

With this great ribbon tree, I created a fun printable holiday card. This card has no text so you can use it in any language, and add whatever title you want. You can also add a handwritten note inside for your loved ones, your friends, or anyone else you want to send good wishes to.

You can grab it on the store Facebook fan page, under the Fan Freebie tab. Of course, you need to “like” that page.

Already a fan of the Creation Cassel? Just head over to this page.

Not a fan yet? Go to the same page, and “like” us.

And send your friends over too! You dont know what else will be in that freebie page!