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New script – Masonry-Stone

You can turn any shape into a masonry element, whether you want to have a fairly neat edge or give a more rustic look with full stones but more randomly placed on the edges. There are 5 different patterns with 3 different colors each. Furthermore, you can choose to have small, medium, or large stones.

One great feature of this script is that you can select different settings for each run, but if you need to create a series of matching elements, you can edit the script to set those preferences and it will run without asking you all those questions.

Get this script: Masonry-Stone

Want a chance to get this script for free? Head over to this Facebook post and tell us: What kind of shape or title would you turn into a masonry element? A date? A house number? Maybe a word like “HOME” or “STRONG”? (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!

For a sampler, I edited the script to select the same settings for all the characters in a full alphabet and a set of digits. Each character is about 600 pixels high in PNG format so you can use them in any program.

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New script – Shape Mosaic

Turn any photo into a mosaic of repeated shapes instead of simple squares. Choose from a variety of shapes or even create your own for a completely custom result. Each piece keeps the color of the original image, while the shape pattern defines the overall look.

The transparent gaps lets you easily place any background behind it. Try different colors, gradients, or papers to instantly change the style of your mosaic without running the script again.

Get this script in the store: Shape Mosaic

In order to win these picture tubes, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us if you have ever turned a photo into a mosaic (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).

To give you a taste of what you can create, here is a set of mosaic flower elements made with this script. These flowers come with transparent backgrounds, so you can use them on any project and combine them with your favorite papers or textures.

You can use them as they are or experiment by adding shadows, bevels, or even a soft blurred layer underneath for a different effect.

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