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New picture tubes – Decorative Icing 3

August 3, 2023 by Cassel

Decorative Icing picture tubes for PaintShop Pro You can draw any design in one of the 20 picture tubes of icing. You can hand draw any design or use one of the included four preset shapes as paths. Or you can use your own vector work to create a custom path, and then use the VectorTube script to add the icing evenly.

Create frames, highlights, shapes, or even text.

Get these tubes in the store: Decorative Icing 3

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For a sample, I created two phrases (with separate words) that you can use for any summer project. Arrange the words as you want, since they are individual files in PNG format. No shadow is included so you can add your own.

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New tubes – Wool 2

May 18, 2023 by Cassel

Although you might sometimes want to have some neat and soft wool strands, other times, you might want something shaggier, and more irregular. This is what you need.

This set of 12 picture tubes, in 12 different colors, allows you to add shaggy edges anywhere you want, in any length and shape you need.

Draw freehand or along a set edge using the VectorTube script.

Get this set of picture tubes: Wool 2

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As a sampler, I created a set of white shaggy digits. You can colorize them if you want to match other colors in your project. Each digit is about 500 pixels high.

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New Picture Tubes – Colored Pearls

April 13, 2023 by Cassel

You can create gold and silver chains with various picture tubes available in the store, and now, you can add colored pearls to your jewelry box.

You get 12 sets of pearls, and each set includes 20 slightly different images so that a string of pearls won't be just multiple copies of the exact same image. Place them manually with your cursor or use the VectorTube script to place them precisely along a vector path.

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For a sampler, I created a set of digits using the red pearls. Each digit is about 550 pixels high, so you can resize them as needed.

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New picture tubes – Skyline 2

November 5, 2022November 4, 2022 by Cassel

Sometimes, a random skyline is what you need for a background, but how do you make one without using the same one over and over again? This set of picture tubes will randomly place different elements for you and you can colorize them however you want, or leave them black.

You get three sets: one for the country, one for the small town, and one for the big city.

Get them in the store: Skyline Picture tubes 2

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For a sampler, I created a multi-level city skyline in greyscale. You can simply colorize it to suit your project and then, use it in the background. Adjust the opacity if you want it faint and discrete.

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New picture tubes – Gold Chains #2

September 2, 2022 by Cassel

I released the first set of gold chain picture tubes over 10 years ago and they were VERY popular especially since those were totally new among the PSP tools. Today, I created another series of gold chains picture tubes. Those are mostly double-links chains.

You can "draw" with them with your cursor however long you want them and in any free-form shapes. If you want to add them precisely along a specific path, you can use the VectorTube script, available in the store too.

Get these tubes in the store: Gold Chains #2

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As a sampler, I created a vector shape with wavy edges and ran the VectorTube script to place the gold chains neatly along that edge. For the double frame, I used the same method to create two "matching" shapes and then used the interlacing technique to give the frame that twisted appearance.

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New tubes – Netting C

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 by Cassel

To create a nautical project, using netting is a common element. Recently, we had some netting picture tubes that you could use to embellish your project. This time around, the netting is variegated, giving the whole project a different look.

You get 10 different colors of picture tubes and they are seamless so if you need a net that is taller than 700 pixels, simply duplicate your layer and move it to align it up or down.

Get them in the store: Netting C

(and yes, the Netting B is missing; I was working on another set, but chose to change to a variegated set for now. Don't worry, the Netting B will be released, in the future)

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As a sampler, I created a wood frame (using a script) and added three layers of netting. I distorted them irregularly, and deleted what was extending outside of the frame. I then added some seashells from the 2019 picture tubes.

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New tubes – Netting

June 17, 2022 by Cassel

Whether you want to create a nautical project or find a way to have a different type of background, you can use these picture tubes. They are completely seamless so you can juxtapose them on top of each other to make a tall net. Then, you can use the Warp Mesh, or the Deformation map to give some movement to the net. Finally, add elements to your page, whether they are beach elements or photos you will attach with clothespins.

Get these tubes: Netting

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For a sampler, I created a full-size 3600x3600 image with a neutral color netting. You can erase some parts, you can use the Warp Brush, or Deformation map to make waves, etc. It is a png format so you can add whatever background you want, or even thread ribbons, vines or other elements through the mesh.

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New Picture Tube – Braided Ribbons

May 20, 2022 by Cassel

If you ever braided ribbons in the past, you know that they could make for a nice long element that can then be used in various shapes. This is the same that you can do with PaintShop Pro and this set of picture tubes.

The set includes 10 colors plus a grey one that you can colorize if the base colors are not what you need.

Draw with your cursor or use the VectorTube script to place them perfectly along a path.

Get these tubes: Braided Ribbons

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As a sampler, I just made a basic oval shape and using the VectorTube script, added some green braided ribbon. I added a ribbon bow (which is from Digitalscrapbook.com) and colorized it to match the ribbons (it was light blue initially).

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New tubes – Vines 1

May 6, 2022 by Cassel

How about some climbing vines in the background for your next spring or summer project? These picture tubes will partially cover a wall of your choice, with vines. You can change the step to make it bushier if you prefer.

You also get some individual leaves so you can draw your own vines, around windows or other elements. They match the larger vines in size, colors and textures.

Get them in the store: Vines 1

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For a sampler, I created a lattice frame where I added two vines. I created a path with the Pen tool, where I wanted the vines to go and ran the VectorTube script to place all the leaves perfectly on the path. I repeated the process with a green vine and the pink one.

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