ORIENTAL
PSP8 to X2

This tutorial was written by Jemima ~ 2007
Copyright © 2007 ~ Jemima ~ All rights reserved

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This was created using PSP9 but can be adapted for other versions of PSP.

You will need the following to complete this tutorial

Materials
LEFT CLICK >>> SAVE
JF_dot_template40.psp
dandelion_by_kakacik.jpg
PatryMists_BeautifulOrientalMorning.psp
JF_Elements10.psp
cy_orientalgirlinpink_2005.pspimage
JF_Borders.psp
Save to a folder on your computer

005_verloop6-ca.jpg
Save to your PSP Patterns folder

Plugins

** EYE CANDY3 **

http://www.pircnet.com/downloads.html



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Open your images in PSP and minimize

Open a new image 600 x 450
Transparent background
PSPX: Colour Depth = 8bits/channel

Flood fill with FAWN "
#bcaa90 "

LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER

Flood fill with DARK FAWN "
#605748 "

EFFECTS >>> TEXTURE EFFECTS >>> BLINDS
COLOUR = WHITE



EFFECTS >>> REFLECTION EFFECTS >>> KALEIDOSCOPE



IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 80%
Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED

EFFECTS >>> EDGE EFFECTS >>> ENHANCE


With your MAGIC WAND
Mode = Replace
Match Mode = RGB Value
Tolerance = 0
Feather = 0
Antialias = UNchecked
Sample Merged = UNCHECKED
PSP9-X2: Check CONTIGUOUS
PSPX-X2: There is no " Sample Merged"

PSPX-X2: Use all layers = UNChecked


and while depressing your SHIFT KEY... Select the OUTER filled sections



Flood fill with DARK FAWN



EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> INNER BEVEL





EFFECTS >>> EDGE EFFECTS >>> ENHANCE
DESELECT

EFFECTS >>> PLUGINS >>> EYE CANDY 3 >>> DROP SHADOW



LAYERS >>> DUPLICATE

ADJUST >>> HUE & SATURATION >>> COLORIZE



CLOSE Copy of Raster 2

ACTIVATE RASTER 2

Reposition the first image to the top right corner with your MOVER tool



OPEN & ACTIVATE Copy of Raster 2

Drag this image to the right with your MOVER TOOL




In your MATERIALS PALETTE
Load the '
JF_dot_template40.psp ' pattern in your background
using the settings below.



ACTIVATE RASTER 2

LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER

Flood fill with the 'dot' pattern



ACTIVATE Copy of Raster 2

LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER

Choose your SELECTION TOOL then click on the CUSTOM SELECTION symbol



Open up the
dandelion_by_kakacik.jpg image in your PSP workspace

Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options

Right click on the Title Bar of your new tag image
and select PASTE INTO SELECTION from the options.

ADJUST >>> COLOUR BALANCE >>> NEGATIVE IMAGE
PSPX - X2: IMAGE >>> NEGATIVE IMAGE

In your LAYER PALETTE change the BLEND MODE to HARD LIGHT

EFFECTS >>> EDGE EFFECTS >>> ENHANCE

DESELECT



LAYERS >>> DUPLICATE

EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> PAGE CURL
EDGE MODE COLOUR =
#808080





ACTIVATE RASTER 4

EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> PAGE CURL
EDGE MODE COLOUR =
#808080





Open up the
PatryMists_BeautifulOrientalMorning.psp image in your PSP workspace

Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options

Right click on the Title Bar of your new tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.

IMAGE >>> MIRROR

Reposition with your MOVER tool



ACTIVATE Copy of Raster 4

LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER

Open up the
JF_Elements10.psp image in your PSP workspace
Activate the MERGED layer

Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options

Right click on the Title Bar of your new tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW SELECTION from the options.

Reposition with your MOVER tool



DESELECT

With your MAGIC WAND
Same settings.. Select the CENTRE transparent area



LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER

Flood fill with FAWN

EFFECTS >>> TEXTURE EFFECTS >>> BLINDS
COLOUR = BLACK



In your LAYER PALETTE change the OPACITY to 50%
Change the BLEND MODE to SCREEN



EFFECTS >>> EDGE EFFECTS >>> ENHANCE
DESELECT

Open up the
cy_orientalgirlinpink_2005.pspimage image in your PSP workspace

Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options

Right click on the Title Bar of your new tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.

IMAGE >>> MIRROR

IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 67%
Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED

Reposition with your MOVER tool



ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN

EFFECTS >>> PLUGINS >>> EYE CANDY 3 >>> PERSPECTIVE SHADOW







Open up the
JF_Borders.psp image in your PSP workspace
Select the OUTER BORDER layer

Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options

Right click on the Title Bar of your new tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.

Choose your SELECTION TOOL
Selection Type = Rectangle
Mode = Replace
Feather = 0
Antialias = Checked

Draw a rectangle around the outside of the border,
then click inside the border to select the image.



In your MATERIALS PALETTE
Load the '
005_verloop6-ca.jpg ' pattern in your foreground



Select your AIRBRUSH tool

Fill the selected border with the gold pattern

EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW
Vertical & Horizontal offsets = 1
Colour = Black
Opacity = 85
Blur = 0

Repeat Drop Shadow effect changing
Vertical & Horizontal Offsets to - ( minus ) 1
Click OK

DESELECT

EFFECTS >>> EDGE EFFECTS >>> ENHANCE

EFFECTS >>> PLUGINS >>> EYE CANDY 3 >>> DROP SHADOW



LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE ALL (Flatten)

Save as .jpg image


TESTERS RESULTS

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