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New script – Stretched Pixels

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A great way to showcase a particular subject can be to add a colorful circle based on the image colors. The advantage of this script is that you won't be limited to a straight rectangular section to select the colors. In fact, you will be able to draw over the image where are the most colorful section you want to use.

Once the script has completed, you will have three circles generated from the exact section you have selected. You can use either one or more than one circle and place it/them behind your subject. It will obviously give a better result if your subject is isolated, but you can also use the circles creatively.

Get this script: Stretched Pixels

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us if you have ever tried to create a circular stretched pixel effect (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, since this script relies heavily on your own photo, I decided to create a set of sprinkles picture tubes for your Valentine photos, or any other project you want to create. One set is using shades of pink, the other uses shades of red.

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New script – Radial Shape

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Creating a radial design might be fairly easy using the kaleidoscope command, but that does not give you all the flexibility of ajusting the colors, using asymmetrical shapes, or getting perfectly sized rings. This can only be done with careful and tedious calculations.

Luckily, a script can do all that in a fraction of the time and with more precision than you could. You can get something original and use it in many ways.

Get this script: Radial Shape

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us what kind of shapes you would like to use with this script (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 basic design with hearts (perfect for Valentine Day). It is black but with the Locked Transparency, you can change its color and you can use gradients too. If you want to use it as a mask, you can do that too.

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New script – Gradient Text

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Selecting individual colors per character is tedious at best and inconvenient in other situations, but with this script, you can choose a gradient and it will sample colors evenly on that gradient based on the length of the longest string of text.

You can have as many lines of text you want, any font, and any gradient for the base. Once the script has completed, you will be left with separate lines of text that can still be editable. You can change the text, the font, the colors, the kerning, the stroke, etc. You can also convert the text to character shapes and manipulate the characters however you want.

Get this script: Gradient Text

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling if you have often used different colors for individual letters in a word or a phrase (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).

Get a taste of the the script with this free set of four seasonal word art designs! Each piece is created using a unique gradient to match the vibe of spring, summer, fall, and winter. These high-quality PNG files with transparent backgrounds are perfect for your digital or print projects!

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New script – Watercolor 2

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If you like the watercolor look, you could convert most photos into a piece of art.

With this script, you can select any area of the photo and it will create a watercolor project for you. Every run of the script will yield a slightly different result. At the end, you can tweak the different layers if you want.

You can also use the included brushes for various other projects.

Get this script: Watercolor 2

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).

For a sampler, I used the brushes included in the zip file to create a mask that you can use to showcase a photo of your choice. The file is available in .pspimage and .psd formats.

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New script – Scallop Pattern 5

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Although you can create scallop patterns with a set number of colors or gradients, you can get a lot more different patterns when they are based on a photo. In fact, this script works similarly to the Plaid Maker script: it will pick a random segment of the photo and turn it into a seamless scallop pattern.

You can generate up to 20 tiles in one run and every tile will be different.

Get this script in the store: Scallop Pattern 5

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us if you use scallop patterns in projects (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 few samplers, I used a winter photo from Unsplash and generated many tiles. I kept the best eight tiles. Once you have filled your page with the seamless tiles, you can apply various effects to make the design sharper or more subtle.

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New script – Wrinkled Ribbon

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And you can now have some flat ribbons that are not so flat anymore.

You can add wrinkles to them to make your ribbon different than their flat counterpart. Each run of the script will yield a different set of wrinkles. You can also choose how wrinkled you want it and where you want the wrinkles to go.

Get this in the store: Wrinkled Ribbon

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling how you would use a wrinkled ribbon (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 some flat ribbons from CU files, and ran the script twice on each so you have three matching ribbon for each of the four starting ribbons.

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New script – Paper Tree 2

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Stylized trees are a perfect addition to your scrapbook pages, cards, and posters, and now you can create them effortlessly with this script! Every run generates a unique tree design, using the papers you’ve opened in your workspace. No two trees will ever be the same!

The best part? Each section of the tree is left on a separate layer, giving you complete freedom to tweak the design. Replace some pieces with photos, adjust colors, or even turn sections into mask groups for extra creativity.

How will you use these beautiful paper trees? As festive embellishments, striking focal points, or part of a seasonal layout? The possibilities are endless!

Get it in the store: Paper Tree 2

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us how you would decorate your paper tree (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 one tree using a single paper (notice that there are some variations if lightness in different sections). All the sections are left unmerged so you can tweak them, replace them with other papers, or even with photos.

The file is a PSD format for most users to be able to use.

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New script – Layered Shapes

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You can create fun layered shapes for tags, decorations, clusters, etc. You choose the shape and the papers to use. You then let the script combine everything to create up to 15 different layered shapes.

Since everything is left unmerged, you can tweak the result as needed. You can use the central part to add names, locations, dates, or anything else.

Get this in the store: Layered Shapes

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us what shape you would love to turn into layered elements (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 samplers, I created 12 layered tags using the paper kit Merry & Bright from Marisa Lerin. Each shape is left in individual layers so you can tweak them as needed.

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New script – Sprinkles Maker

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When you shop in a store, you can often find sprinkles in different colors. It is the same in the Creation Cassel store, where you can purchase sprinkles in single colors. However, sometimes, you want to have multiple colors combined for a particular theme, or color palette.

This is the script you will need to create your own picture tubes that will perfectly fit with your photo or project. Choose up to 6 colors and the script will create the picture tube set for you, in just a few seconds.

Get it in the store: Sprinkles Maker

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us what colors you would want in a set of sprinkles (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 two sets if picture tubes for the holidays. One with Christmas colors and one with Hanukkah colors. Of course, you can use those sprinkles with other projects, even if not related to the holidays at all.

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New script – Word in Grid

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It is quite tedious to create a grid of letters to spell out a word, but this script will create it for you, in just a few seconds. And once your template is done, it is up to you to customize it, and replace the various elements with your favorite colors, papers, photos, etc.

You can use a single word, a name, a short phrase, or a date. Beware that the longer the text, the harder it becomes to read it! But you can let your creativity shine!

Once the template is completed, it is up to you to customize each component.

Get this script: Word In Grid

In order to win this script, add a comment on this Facebook post telling us the first word/phrase you would want in a grid format (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 considered the two main holidays coming in December so you can use these templates to either showcase photos, or add to a greeting card (you would have to resize it then). Each template is 3000x3000 pixels in .pspimage format.

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