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Affinity scripts – Duplicate Image and Mitered Corner Frame

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Affinity Scripts Are Here!

With the release of Affinity 3.3, scripting is now available, and that opens up a whole new range of possibilities. Of course, I couldn't resist experimenting with it!

If you have used my PaintShop Pro scripts before, you already know how useful a script can be for taking a repetitive or sometimes tedious process and doing much of the work for you. Affinity scripting is still very new, but I have already been busy exploring what can be done with it.

And instead of introducing this new category with just one script, I decided to start with two!

Duplicate Image – FREE Affinity Script

The first script is a simple utility that I am offering for free. Duplicate Image does exactly what its name suggests: it creates a duplicate of your current image so you can continue working on a copy while leaving the original untouched.

It is a simple script, but it is also a great way to try scripting in Affinity for the first time. You can download it, install it, and see how scripts work without having to purchase anything.

Get this script in the store: Duplicate Image

Mitered Corner Frame

For the second script, let's do something a little more creative!

Have you ever had a ribbon, lace, paper strip, fabric trim, or other straight element that you wished you could turn into a frame? Creating the four sides isn't difficult, but getting those corners to meet neatly can take a little more work.

The Mitered Corner Frame script does that work for you.

Start with your straight element, choose the dimensions you want, and the script creates the four sides with neatly mitered corners. That means the same ribbon or trim can be used to create frames of different sizes to suit your photos, scrapbook pages, cards, and other projects.

And because you start with your own element, you are not limited to one particular frame style. A ribbon can give you one look, lace another, and a textured or patterned strip something completely different.

You can find the Mitered Corner Frame script in the store.

Want a chance to get this script for free? Head over to this Facebook post and tell us what other PSP scripts from the store you would like to see converted for Affinity. 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!

For a sample, I ran this script in Affinity to generate these two frames. They are in PNG format so you can use them in any program.

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More Affinity Scripts to Come

These are the first Affinity scripts to appear in the Creation Cassel store, but they certainly won't be the last. I have already been experimenting with other ideas and have more scripts in various stages of development.

Affinity scripting is brand new, so I am learning what is possible right along with everyone else. It will be interesting to see how the scripting capabilities develop over time, and what new tools we can create with them.

For now, you have one free script to experiment with and one that can start doing some of the work for you right away.

 

 

New script – Watercolor 3

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This script creates soft, layered watercolor effects with gentle washes and subtle blending. Each run produces a unique, painterly result from any selected area of your photo.

It will use the colors along the path you draw. Every run will yield a different result with the randomness integrated in the brush imprints.

Get this script in the store: Watercolor 3

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling if you have ever used a watercolor effect on a photo (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).

Although the script is meant to create an effect directly from your photos, you can also use the brushes included, to create various effects. I made a mask using some of those brushes. It is a layered mask so you just have to put your favorite photo under the mask and adjust its placement.

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New script – Paper Tree 3

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Create a fun layered paper tree with your favorite designs!

This script builds each branch one at a time with randomly chosen variations, so every tree is truly unique. Select your preferred edge style, the degree of “droopiness,” optional rotations, and highlights, then let your papers do the rest.

Everything remains unmerged so you can decorate your tree afterward—add glitter, lights, ornaments, or anything you like!

Get it in the store: Paper Tree 3

Want a chance to win this script? Add a comment on this Facebook post telling us what you would hold with this string tie (Remember, comments count — not Likes!). A winner will be announced in next week’s newsletter. Not subscribed yet? Sign up here — it’s free, and we only send one email per week.

For a sampler, I am offering you two trees, using the same papers. One is decorated with gold glitters while the other one is "plain" for you to decorate the way you want.

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New script – Random Brush Print 2

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Turn your favorite brushes into fun patterned papers without having to stamp them one by one. With this script, you can now fill a full-size page automatically using any brush tips you choose — up to three different ones at a time.

You decide how large each brush will be, how many colors you want to use, and whether those colors are applied by row, etc.
Add a bit of rotation, some size variation, or adjust the line spacing to get the perfect balance between order and spontaneity.

Every combination gives a completely different look — from neat and elegant to lively and playful. It’s a fun and easy way to create unique digital papers right inside PaintShop Pro, perfect for scrapbook pages, greeting cards, and backgrounds for any project.

Get this script: Random Brush Print 2

Want a chance to win this script? Add a comment on this Facebook post telling us what brush prints you would like to use to create your papers (Remember, comments count — not Likes!). A winner will be announced in next week’s newsletter. Not subscribed yet? Sign up here — it’s free, and we only send one email per week.

For a sample, I give you a png version of the fall leaves that you can use with any background color you want. Perfect for those cozy themed photos.

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New script – Tinted Silhouette

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This tinted silhouette effect is perfect to create striking accents from any photo, whether you want to highlight a single subject or layer several for a more dynamic composition. You can apply a solid tint, use gradients for colorful variations, or repeat the script with multiple colors to build creative overlays.

Choose a version optimized for light or dark backgrounds, or generate both and pick the one that fits your project best. Combine different silhouettes, adjust blend modes, and experiment with endless effects.

Get this script: Tinted Silhouette

Want a chance to win this script? Add a comment on this Facebook post telling us what subject you would consider using to create such effect (Remember, comments count — not Likes!). A winner will be announced in next week’s newsletter. Not subscribed yet? Sign up here — it’s free, and we only send one email per week.

This week, as a sampler, I'm offering you these flower silhouettes in PNG format. They come in pink but you can easily recolor them as needed for your project.

Try layering them together, adjusting blend modes, or filling them with gradients to create unique bouquets or borders on your scrapbook pages.

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New script – Citrus

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Freshen Up Your Pages with Citrus Elements

Looking for a playful way to bring bright, fresh energy to your titles or embellishments? The Citrus script for PaintShop Pro transforms any shape — raster or vector — into a juicy citrus fruit! Choose from orange, lemon, lime, or grapefruit, each with realistic textures and a randomly added stem and leaf for a natural finish. For lemons and limes, the script even adds authentic elongations on the top and bottom for extra detail.

Whether you want to create custom alphas, bold word art, decorative accents, or fun layout elements, this script makes it easy to add a zesty twist to your projects. Bold fonts and shapes give the best results — so get creative and make your pages pop!

Get this script in the store: Citrus

Want a chance to get this script for free? Head over to this Facebook post and tell us what shape or title would you turn into a citrus element? A sunny word like FUN or SUMMER? Maybe a heart, a star, or your initials? (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!

To give you a taste of what this script can create, here’s a fun set of digits from 0 to 9, styled as bright yellow lemons!
They’re perfect for adding dates, ages, or numbers to your summer layouts. Each digit is 800 pixels high and saved in PNG format, ready to add and recolor as you wish.

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New Brushes – Easter Punches

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By popular demand, another set of punches has been created, this time with an Easter theme! This collection includes 12 designs, featuring corner punches, edge punches, and individual elements like eggs, chicks, and flowers.

Since they are brushes, you can use them as punches with the Eraser tool or as regular brushes with the Brush tool.

Get these in the store: Easter Punches

In order to win these punches, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us if you have other of my punches (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 samples, I created three bookmarks for you. I used those punches as brush imprints instead of cutout. Add a word or a quote in the center to suit your project.

To download this sample, just click HERE

New font – Decorative Stitches 3

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You can get various stitching in any size and color you want, and along any path you want. You can even combine different characters to get a unique effect.

Use these stitches to decorate any element, edge, tags, and more.

Get this set: Decorative Stitches 3

To win this product, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us if you have used any stitching fonts before (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, I created a rectangular frame in separate layers for you to colorize. Each component of the frame can be colorized differently.

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New script – Strawberry

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You can have fun this summer with titles and shapes. You can use the Watermelon but now you can turn your shape into a fresh strawberry, complete with a stem.

You can write titles, or add details in various shapes (hearts, stars, teardrop, etc.).

Even if you start with the exact same shape, you will always get a slightly different result.

Get this script in the store: Strawberry

To win this product, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us how you like your strawberries (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 sampler, I created a full alphabet (A to Z) in uppercase and ten digits (0-9). Everything is in PNG format so it can be used in most program. Each strawberry is about 600 pixels high.

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New script – Photo Corners

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Photo corners are probably one of the most traditional ways to fasten a photo to a page. With the digital era, those fasteners were not long NEEDED,  but we can still pretend we use them.

They are fairly easy to make but using a script will speed up the process and allow you to generate several sets (yes, with four corners) very quickly. Use any color palette and the script will combine the colors, the shapes, and the designs for those corners.

Keep the ones you like and discard the others.

Get this script: Photo Corners

To win this product, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us if you ever used photo corners in a layout (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 sampler, I used the color palette from the June bog train on DigitalScrapbook.com. You get 6 sets of corners. They are available in .PspImage format (where the four corners are on separate layers) and in PNG format (where you will have to cut them out separately).

Check out the other resources available in this blog train.

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