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~ Super Sunday Special ~


"Using Brushes" Tutorial

 * SSS *

05-25-08
"Using Brushes" Tutorial
By LadyFox

This week's SSS is practice working with the settings for brushes and using them to make a greeting card using the Brush Variance palette. Our COW moderator found this several months ago and suggested that it might be a good Super Sunday Special. Thanks, Steph. I enjoyed it and think our members will, too.
 
According to the author, the tut was done with PSP 9, but can be done with version 8 or higher.
 
The tutorial is found here:
 
I learned a great deal from this and believe you will, too. We did some work with brushes a couple of years ago (tuts listed on the PSP Archives page, URL below), but these two tuts cover material that is very different from that which we used then.
 
At left is the image made using the brush as suggested. Then below is one of the cards as suggested.

If you have any problems, simply reply to this email.

Huggies,
Carol
SSS Moderator
~ Challenge of the Week ~

"Oh You Beautiful Thing" Tutorial

 * COW *

05-26-08
"Oh You Beautiful Thing" Tutorial
By Vix

NOTE: This tutorial is *not* for beginners! Please be aware that this tutorial writer also uses adult images in other tutorials she provides. The tutorial writer assumes you know your way around PSP and Animation Shop. Please read this email in its entirety for important tips and keep it until you are done with the tut. You'll be glad you did!

I do not know what version of Paint Shop Pro the writer used but I believe it can be done in any version. There are no supplies provided. I am sure you can find tubes and things to make this uniquely yours! The pretty lady tube is one our own Anna Marie did.

I resized my work in Paint Shop Pro. I also resized my animation by 75% to ensure that it would meet the guidelines for our group. Please remember, your image should be no larger than 170kb. This will ensure that your email sent to the group will be under the 250kb limit. I am looking forward to seeing your creations! If you need help, please email me.

You will find the tutorial at Oh You Beautiful Thing tutorial or
http://www.freewebs.com/vixpsp/ohyoubeautifulthing.htm

Steph
COW Moderator
~ Tags on Tuesday ~

"Panel Stripes Tag" Tutorial

* TOT *

05-27-08
"Panel Stripes Tag" Tutorial
By Sweetest Harmony

I hope you will enjoy this very simple tag this week that I have selected. You will need to download one plug-in called Tramage -Tow The Line ... the link provided was a little confusing to follow so I found an easier site to navigate to download the program, you can get it here:
http://www.heavendream.de/tuts/filter.php - just scroll down to TRAMAGE and it will download the set.

This is a very easy tutorial to follow, with clear instructions, but if you do get stuck, please contact me by hitting reply to this message and we can chat off list. Please remember to let me know what version of PSP you are using when asking for help.

Have fun !

Tutorial is found here http://www.sweetestharmony.com/Boooo/panelstripes/panelstripes.html

Hugs,
Gina
TOT Moderator
~ Beginner ~
"Making Icing" Tutorial

* Beginner *

05-28-08
"Making Icing" Tutorial
By Monica Wallek

Have you ever wished that you could make some icing to put on a pretty cake or cookies? Well this week we're going to do just that. You can use either brushes or preset shapes. My example has one of each. It's a very simple tut and I'm sure you'll all come up with some fabulous ways to use it.
 
You'll find the tut here:
 
I'm really looking forward to seeing your results!
 
If you have any questions just let me know and I'll be happy to help you!

Take care,
Di-ana :-)
Beginner Moderator
~ Intermediate ~
"God's Eye Yarn Art" Tutorial

* Intermediate *

05-28-08
"God's Eye Yarn Art" Tutorial
By Whisper

This is a bit of a different tut, and I learned a bunch, so hope you do too. Please feel free to use your own color choices, etc. This tutorial uses the rope tube (I believe this is native in all versions), colorizing, deform/warp tools, resizing and no outside filters.
 
Please read these hints, they may save you a lot of frustration. 1. The tut is written in version 9 I believe because of the use of the deform tool, which is different in newer versions of PSP. I don't use these versions enough to be up on them, but if you don't know where they are, or are using version 7 or 8, simply use resize to obtain the same results, although you may need to sharpen. One of these were done that way, and my resize amounts were orange=91%, yellow=82%, green=74%, aqua=67%, blue=61%, purple=55% and each needed to be moved a smidge to align them properly. 2. If you use another wood pattern, you may need to change the color from white in the inner bevel step to obtain the results you're looking for. 3. Once you've gotten your image to be greyscaled, do yourself a favor and duplicate the image and save it for future use...then you can easily recolor the "yarns". If you have any questions or need help, just reply to this email. Whatever you do, play and make it yours. We all look forward to the different interpretations. You'll find the tutorial at God's Eye Yarn Art Tutorial by Whisper.

Happy PSPing!
Suzie (aka LafnSuziC)
Intermediate Moderator
~ Friday Framing Fun ~
"Ivory Beach Frame" Tutorial

*Friday Framing Fun (FFF)*

05-30-08
"Ivory Beach Frame" Tutorial
By Trudie

The FFF this week is a beautiful frame tut with lots of possibilities. Two free filters are used, Eye Candy 3 and Simple Filters, both of which Trudie provides.
 
If using your own image, resize it so that it's no larger than 366 pixels on the longest side, before you begin the tutorial. Take a look at the image the author provides in her supplies to see what size she started with.

Resize
 
I hope you have fun doing this tut, and as always, let me know if you run into any problems or have questions.
 
For anyone not experienced with installing filters or resizing images, please go here for additional help........or email me : )
 
You can find the Ivory Beach Frame tut here or

- Have questions? Reply to this email -

Hugs, Frannie : )
FFF - MOW Moderator
~ Scrappin' Saturday ~
"Scalloped Edges" Tutorial

*Scrappin' Saturday*

05-31-08
"Scalloped Edges" Tutorial
By Grace

Now I know you are gonna love this tutorial on how to make your own scalloped edges ... A tutorial written by our own Grace....There is one outside filter, MuRa's Filter Meister, which she supplies....The version of PSP makes a little difference in the settings, I found....but you can adjust them to what you want....Whatever you do, have fun with it....and should you run into a problem....don't hesitate to "reply" to this mail and I will try to help you out.
 
The tutorial can be found here:

Susi
SS Moderator
~ Blends ~

"Color Me With Texture" Tutorial

*Blends*

05-31-08
"Color Me With Texture" Tutorial
By Ginny

Please thoroughly read then save this email for reference. When posting results, put BLENDS in Subject Line...Thanks!

This week's BLENDS offering is by former EZ Member/Moderator Ginny at Bunny's Attic and uses Plugin Eye Candy (EC) 3.1 - she supplies the link if you do not already have it. Remember that the link for that version is also found on the PSPMadeEZ website (the Past Tutorial Archives page).
 
TIPS:
Ginny supplies a texture background, font, and several images (or you can use a TOW or other tube of your own choosing). She gives instructions in Step 2 under the section "If you are using your own tube". She has plenty of screenshots and tips and this blend can be done in all versions. Since I've done this tutorial several times, I used another of Ginny's textures for my sample. 
      
Please take your time, thoroughly reading tutorial, and have fun! I look forward to your creations. God bless...Diana
 
THIS WEEK'S BLEND TUT:
Color Me With Texture by Ginny:

God bless... Diana
Blends Moderator
~ Special ~

"Easy Peasy Freesy Glass" Tutorial

*FOM*

05-08
"Easy Peasy Freesy Glass" Tutorial
By Katriona

Each month a different MOD will provide a download link to a new font. You can do anything you wish with this font, apply different effects that you've learned in the past or use one of your own creative effects. You may even decide to try the tutorial or effect that the MOD uses, it's your choice. The only rule is that you must use the font(s) we provide and follow PSPMadeEZ's posting guidelines.
 
Please thoroughly read and save this mail for reference. When posting results, put FOM in Subject Line...Thanks!

2 FONTS FOR YOUR FOM POST:

You'll notice there are 2 fonts in Nick's Shangri-La download. You can use either the regular or the small caps version. For my sample text I used ShangriLaNF with a 2px stroke and font size 100. For the other font's buttons I used a 2px stroke and font size 150. Val has about 70 different buttons to choose from in her font. Some have transparent areas where neither a stroke or fill color will appear.
 
Shangri-La Font by Nick Curtis - ShangriLaNF; file name SHANLN_.TTF. or ShangriLaNFSmallCaps; file name SHANLNC_.TTF:
 
Button (dingbat) Font by Val Meadows
MeadowsStudio Buttons; file name MeadowsStudio Buttons.ttf:
 
FONT OF THE MONTH - FEATURED TUT:
This is a simple tut using an inner bevel and Eye Candy 3.1 Glass. Take your time, thoroughly reading tutorial, and have fun. Looking forward to your creations...God bless, Diana
 
Easy Peasy Freesy Glass by Katriona:

Hugs, Diana
May FOM Moderator
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