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New script – Colored Edge

August 4, 2018October 14, 2011 by Cassel

In just a couple of clicks in your Paintshop Pro, you can add a colored and textured edge to ANY shape, of ANY size and you choose the color and the width of the border. Whether you want to add a colored edge to an alpha, a preset shape, or even a cut up photo, this script will make it a breeze.

The script will create TWO colored edge layers and leave them unmerged. Once the script is finished, you can merge the layers, or play with the opacity, the blend mode or simply separate them to use only the edges without the base shape. Perfect to add a little detail directly onto a photo, or on your background paper to include some journaling.

You can get this script in my store: CreationCassel

If you want a chance to win this script for free, just go add your name to this thread in the DST forum, and tell me what you can think you could use this script for. I will be back on Monday night to announce a winner.

I know, you also want to have a peek at the result of this script by downloading a free sample, right? Well, I cannot disappoint you, can I? So here is your sampler. It is a set of digits in greyscale, layered in PSD format. You can easily recolor each layer separately, merge them or use them separately too. This set is CU.

You need to be logged in to download this sample. You can either login, or register on the top of this page.

News from the Campus

The PSPX4 special is still in effect, but hurry as it is only until Sunday, Oct 16th! Get PSPX4 FULL version, downloadable or boxed for $39.99. This is a HUGE deal as it is 50% of the regular price. Hurry and grab it while you can.

Get PSPX4 for $39.99

(although i am an affiliate for Corel, this special is NOT through my affiliate link)

Did you have a look at the Webinar on Shadows? It is available for viewing for free. We showed tips for flat shadows, lifted shadows, cluster shadows and fantasy shadows. See what Carolyn said about the Webinar on shadows:

Cassel,
Thanks so much for posting your webinar on shadows in PSP. I learned a whole lot! I know that this will help my layouts as well as the presentation of my kits. Thanks!
I look forward to future webinars Unfortunately, I won't be able to join them live if they are held on Sundays. However, I can still learn from them by viewing them online. Thanks again for these great resources!!
Carolyn S. Ritter

So what are you waiting for? There are 2 webinars available already. They are FREE. Check Webinar on Shadows And while you are there, you might as well register for NEXT Webinar. It will be on changing photos from day to evening/night and from summer to autumn/winter. Just like magic! And you can use ANY version of PSP.

Finally, The Basic Scrap Course with PSP is still on special and registration at the special price, with the special bonuses will only be until Sunday, October 16th. The registration will give you access to 12 units, 36 lessons, 45 video tutorials, with matching handouts you can download. And all that for unlimited access. Your registration will not run out after 6 months. It will not run out after you view all the videos. You can keep referring to them forever, with NO additional fee. Registration this weekend will give you a coupon for $5 from Mariscrap, 26 layered templates, 50 sketches, and a chance to win a copy of the DVD Slideshow Builder Pro to create fantastic slideshows with your photos or layouts. Perfect to prepare Holiday presents ahead of time!

Register Now for the Basic Scrap Course with PSP

New Tubes – Chain beads

February 26, 2017October 7, 2011 by Cassel

How about some metal beads to create necklaces, bracelets, frames, or any other element you can think of using “ball chain”look? You can now do it with those great Paintshop Pro Picture tubes. These sets of beads are not going to make a boring row of totally identical beads, but they incorporate some slight differences in the beads so it looks more realistic. You have some gold beads, silver beads, brass beads, and more. You can place them one by one by simply clicking here and there and everywhere. You can “draw” with them as they will follow your mouse movement as if you were drawing a line. Or you can also place them evenly along a vector path you could have drawn with your favorite tool. Use the Pen tool to create a base “thread”, and then use the Vector Tube script to place the beads along that path, for a great free flowing chain look.

Use the default settings, or change the size or the step for a different and custom look.

You can get these tubes in my store : Creation Cassel.

And how about a chance to win them all? Check this thread in the DST forum. Tell me what is your favourite set of beads and you might with them all.

Time for a nice little freebie. I created those chains for you to incorporate into your layouts. There are 2 long chains and 2 small ones. The small ones can easily be used to attach a tag or other elements. They are in PNG format, so they should be useable in most graphic program.

You need to be logged in to download this sample. You can either login, or register on the top of this page.

News from the Campus

Last week, we had a webinar on using shadows. The most fun part was to show how to use layered shadows in clusters to make a fantastic end result. Most participants commented on that technique that was new to them. The webinar was recorded and should be available soon (hopefully this weekend), in the Webinar section of the Campus. It will be accessible to all registered members of the Campus (registration is free). The next Webinar will be organized this weekend, so you keep an eye on that page.

Did you want to register for the Basic Scrap Course? Did you postpone that decision? You might want to keep a close watch on the Campus as there will be another promotion coming up soon. You might want to join our many other members in the classroom. I can see several members having a blast with what they learn with the tutorials.

Big special for Paintshop Pro X4

Corel is having a big promotion for a limited time only. You can get a FULL version of PSPX4 for $39.99. We are not talking only update, but a complete version (the update is the same price too). This promotion is only until October 16. And if you have an old version of PSP, there is NO NEED to upgrade since you can run both versions side by side; you can get the newest tools and features, and still use the interface you are used to. And yes, you can have multiple versions installed on the same machine: i have versions 8, 9, X, X1, X2, X3 and X4 installed at the same time (occasionally, i even RUN 2 or 3 simultaneously when i am testing scripts).

Get PSPX4 for $39.99

(although i am an affiliate for Corel, this special is NOT through my affiliate link)

Knot #2 script

September 13, 2024January 23, 2009 by Cassel

This script will give you the opportunity to use your own ribbon to create a knot, or if you want to start from scratch, you will get prompted to provide your choice of color/sgradients/patterns
to make a 3600 pixels long ribbon. So you can end up with ONE ribbon and ONE matching knot to embellish your page or complete your kit. At the end of script you will also have the choice of merging all the layers or leave them only linked in case you want to insert decorative element inside the knot.

This script has been tested with versions 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.

As usual, this script is available at all my stores and it is 25% until Sunday, Jan 25th.

See what Guyloup did with this script.

Multiple photo split – New script

September 13, 2024January 18, 2009 by Cassel

This new script will allow you to cut any photo into pieces for an interesting layout. You will have many options. You can have each small pieces with or without a border. If you want a border, you have three thickness to choose from AND you obviously get to choose the color too. Although white is kind of standard in color choice, you can pick ANY color, or even a gradient or a pattern for a really original effect. Once the photo is split into pieces, you can have each one only moved, or rotated, or a combinaison of both. More choices than that too as you can have the pieces left flat on the page or slightly curved. Each run of the script will give a different result even if you use the same settings; that is because there is a randomized function built into that script. Check them out in my stores.

Folded photo scripts

September 13, 2024October 26, 2008 by Cassel

Do you like the look of folded photos? These two scripts will allow you to fold any image or photo either in two or in four. Maybe you are the kind of person who likes neat folds? You can get just that. The script can fold perfectly centered, either horizontally or vertically, as you choose. But maybe you want a bit of a wilder look, grungy maybe? Or maybe you want to simulate a careless folding? This is also possible as the script can generate a random rotation and placement of the folds. Run the script 10 times and you will get 10 different folds.

There are two scripts: one for single fold, and one for double fold.

Folded Photo #1

Folded Photo #2

Here is a page made by Guyloup, using both scripts:

Stamp it !

September 13, 2024October 20, 2008 by Cassel

Did you ever dream of being famous enough to see your face printed on a stamp? Or maybe you want to commemorate a specific event? Well, you can do just that with this script. And not only one stamp, but a whole sheet of stamps too! You can have a sheet of 4, or a sheet of 64, and just about anything in between. What do you think of that idea? If you like the idea, you can check out any of my stores as it is available at Creation Cassel.

See what Guyloup has made with that script. Isn't that neat? And after you have a whole sheet of stamps, you can cut out a number of them and create a very original presentation.

Plaid pattern maker

September 13, 2024October 18, 2008 by Cassel

I just released a new script to create plaid patterns using your favorite photo. The script will generate up to 10 different tiles using parts of your photo. That insures that all the tiles are perfectly coordinated with your photo. Of course, you can also use an existing paper and create plaids from its colors. You can then use those tiles as a floodfill material. They look great with a 45 degree angle! And if you are curious, you can also run the script multiple times with the same photo. It is unlikely that you will get twice the same pattern. A great tool to help designers to complete their kits with plaid pattern. As usual, this new release is on sale at $3.75 for the weekend, so you have until Sunday night to get it at that price.

And here is a page made by Guyloup using this script: