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New script – Quick Waves

December 6, 2024 by Cassel

Wavy edges can add a delicate effect to any element. You can create small or big waves, on one edge, two opposite edges, or even all four edges at once.

The benefit of this script is that the ends of the wave will always be perfectly aligned with the ends of the element. No more "half-cut" waves on one end.

Will you use it on tags, mats, frames, photos, papers, ribbons, or something else?

Get it in the store: Quick Waves

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For a sampler, I created two simple frames for you to showcase your favorite photos. One is vertical and one is horizontal. The difference is in the slight bevel added to give that 3D effect.

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New Brushes – Punches B

February 9, 2024 by Cassel

This set of brushes will allow you to paint or cut intricate designs in the middle of a paper (or a photo). Create cutouts away from the edges and corners.

You can also use the UNerase function to re-add paper where the punches would otherwise remove it. You can then customize the designs even further.

You get 10 different designs, mostly using diamonds and squares.

Get these punches in the store: Punches B

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As a sample, I created a set of greyscale bookmarks with a central cutout and one with cutouts on the ends. One has a heart shape punched out, while the others are blank for you to add anything else you want. The design can even be cut from actual paper/cardstock using a cutting machine. You can colorize these strips any way you want. Each "bookmark" is 600x3000 pixels long and can also be used as an element on your next project.

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New Brushes – Punches A

September 1, 2023 by Cassel

This set of brushes will allow you to paint or cut intricate designs in the middle of a paper (or a photo). Create cutouts away from the edges and corners.

You can also use the UNerase function to re-add paper where the punches would otherwise remove it. You can then customize the designs even further.

You get 10 different designs, mostly using circles and curves.

Get these punches in the store: Punches A

As a sample, I created a set of greyscale bookmarks with a central cutout. One has the year 2023 cut out of it, while the other is blank for you to add anything else you want. The design can even be cut from actual paper/cardstock using a cutting machine. You can colorize these strips any way you want. Each "bookmark" is 600x3000 pixels long and can also be used as an element on your next project.

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New Brushes – Edge Punches C

July 7, 2023 by Cassel

This is the third of the series of edge punches. Just like the punches you would get to cut out the edges of traditional paper products, you can use the Eraser tool to cut out of the edge of your digital element.

Use it on frames, photos, papers, tags, cards, etc. Some of them (not all) are suitable for a cutting machine. Some will be more useful in the digital format only.

Each edge punch has a matching corner punch that can be used alone or with the edge.

Get these brushes in the store: Edge Punches C

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us if you use similar "punches" to cut out edges (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 template for a greeting card. It is simply in png format so it can be used in any program. If you have a cutting machine, you can cut this card for a unique effect, once you have customized and printed it.

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New script – Offset Cutout

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 by Cassel

In order to create a depth effect, you can use several cutouts in decreasing sizes along with large shadows. But doing it by hand can be tedious, which is why I created this script.

Starting with any vector shape, it will create all those layers for you. You can have them all centered but if you want a different effect, tell the script where you want the offsets to go and everything will be done for you.

In the end, you will have a layered template that you can customize with colors, patterns, or papers of your choice.

Get it in the store: Offset Cutout

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us if you have tried to create offset cutouts 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 sampler, I created a template for a folded card, 2100x3000 pixels with a round cutout. You can use it as a folded card by keeping it in full size of you can just use the bottom part to make it into a postcard, or a framed image.

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New brushes – Edge Punches B

February 10, 2023 by Cassel

In paper crafting, punches are popular to create a decorative edge on papers, frames, photos, etc. With PaintShop Pro, you can create a similar effect by using the Eraser tool with special brush tips.

This is a set of 10 different brush tips to cut out the edges of a paper, but you also get matching corner brushes so you can create a continuous cutout.

Get these punches in the store: Edge Punches B

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us if you have any of the other punches from the store (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).

As a sampler, I created two tags with different colors but I also include the template for each of them so you can create your own in the color that will suit your project. Then, simply add texture, bevel or decorations to them.

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New script – Cutout Edges

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021 by Cassel

In paper scrapbooking, we often see some fancy outlines, likely made using a cutting machine. The designs can be simple or intricates and with contrasting backing, it gives a great look.

Now, you can do the same thing with PSP and your digital project using this script. You can choose the thickness or the color (or both) of the outline and it will be based on any element on the active layer, whether it is a raster or a vector. Furthermore, the base and the outline will be on separate layers leaving you more options to tweak them. And even better, some shadows will be added, also on a separate layer. Everything will be linked but unmerged so you can move things around or change them as needed.

Get this script in the store: Cutout Edges

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling whether you ever tried to replicate this paper cutout effect with PSP (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 am including some summer-themed elements all in layers. You can change the colors of the cutout or the background if you want to match them to your own project.

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