NEW ARRIVAL
PSP9 to PSPX9

This tutorial was written by Jemima ~ JUNE 2017
Copyright © 2017 ~ Jemima ~ All rights reserved

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

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No artists or copyright infringement is intended on any of the tubes used in this tutorial.
The tubes were acquired in good faith as to their legality.
If there is a problem, please contact the author and the image/s will be removed.

You will need the following to complete this tutorial

Materials

child-4b.png
kitten-44.png
cream cat.png
IMG_64742.png
perspective.png
pretty girl-348.png
Romantic_Table.png
Fustany-Shamekh.png
flowers_by_kmygraphic.png
Save to a folder on your computer

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Plugins

MEHDI
MuRa's Filter Meister

** PLUGINS_LINKS **
HERE

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REMEMBER TO SAVE OFTEN.
STEP 1 In your MATERIALS PALETTE Load DARK PINK " #a44855 " in your foreground Load LIGHT PINK " #eed5d4 " in your background Then click on the GRADIENT option in your foreground palette Select the "Foreground-background" option using these settings.
STEP 2 Open a new image 700 x 600 Transparent background PSP9: Colour Depth = 16 Million Colors (24bit) PSPX-X9: Colour Depth RGB = 8bits/channel VIEW >>> RULERS Flood fill with GRADIENT EFFECTS >>> PLUGINS >>> Mehdi >>> Sorting Tiles
STEP 3 LAYERS >>> DUPLICATE (Twice) EFFECTS >>> PLUGINS >>> MuRa's Filter Meister >>> Perspective Tiling
STEP 4 EFFECTS >>> REFLECTION EFFECTS >>> ROTATING MIRROR Horizontal Offset = 0 Vertical Offset = n/a Rotation Angle = 180 Edge Mode = Reflect Select your RASTER DEFORM tool Mode = SCALE use default settings PSPX-X9:Select your PICK tool Pull the centre top node down level with the 450 pixel mark on your left ruler Click the RESET RECTANGLE arrow Select the MOVER tool to disengage the DEFORMATION tool (PICK tool) ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN MORE
STEP 5 CLOSE Copy (2) of Raster 1 ACTIVATE Copy of Raster 1 IMAGE >>> RESIZE =85% Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE EFFECTS >>> REFLECTION EFFECTS >>> ROTATING MIRROR Horizontal Offset = 0 Vertical Offset = n/a Rotation Angle = 0 Edge Mode = Reflect Select your RASTER DEFORM tool Mode = SCALE use default settings PSPX-X9:Select your PICK tool Move the centre left node to the right, level with the 100 pixel mark on your top ruler. Move the centre right node to the left, level with the 600 pixel mark on your top ruler. Move the centre top node up, level with the 25 pixel mark on your left ruler. Move the centre bottom node up, level with the 460 pixel mark on your left ruler. Click the RESET RECTANGLE arrow Select the MOVER tool to disengage the DEFORMATION tool (PICK tool)
STEP 6 EFFECTS >>> ILLUMINATION EFFECTS >>> LIGHTS Go through Light Sources 2 to 5 and uncheck "Settings" Open Light Source 1 and enter these settings COLOUR = #c0c0c0 ,
STEP 7 In your LAYER PALETTE change the OPACITY to 80% Change the BLEND MODE to LUMINANCE LAYERS >>> DUPLICATE SAVE YOUR WORK
STEP 8 Open up the perspective 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 tag image and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options. In your LAYER PALETTE change the BLEND MODE to OVERLAY Select your RASTER DEFORM tool Same settings PSPX-X9:Select your PICK tool Move the centre left and right nodes and top and bottom centre nodes level with the edges of the image beneath
STEP 9 Click the RESET RECTANGLE arrow Select the MOVER tool to disengage the DEFORMATION tool (PICK tool) LAYERS >>> DUPLICATE In your LAYER PALETTE change the BLEND MODE to LUMINANCE ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN
STEP 10 EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW Vertical & Horizontal offsets = 1 Colour = BLACK Opacity = 80 Blur = 0.00 ACTIVATE Copy of Raster 1 EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW Vertical & Horizontal offsets = 8 Colour = MAROON #612d34 Opacity = 80 Blur = 10.00 Repeat Drop Shadow effect changing Vertical & Horizontal Offsets to - ( minus ) 8 Click OK OPEN (Top layer) Copy (2) of Raster 1
STEP 11 ACTIVATE Raster 1 Open up the IMG_64742 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 tag image and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options. LAYERS >>> DUPLICATE IMAGE >>> MIRROR LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE DOWN In your LAYER PALETTE change the OPACITY to 80% Change the BLEND MODE to LUMINANCE LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE VISIBLE
STEP 12 SAVE YOUR WORK Open up the Romantic_Table 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 tag image and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options. IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 50% Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN
STEP 13 Open up the Fustany-Shamekh 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 tag image and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options. IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 45% Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET Horizontal Offset = - ( minus ) 34 Vertical Offset = 13 Edge Mode = Transparent,
STEP 14 In your LAYER PALETTE change the OPACITY to 50% Choose your FREEHAND SELECTION TOOL Selection Type = Point to Point Mode = Replace Feather = 1 Smoothing = 5 Antialias = Checked ZOOM IN and select the area shown below ,
STEP 15 EDIT >>> CLEAR DESELECT In your LAYER PALETTE change the OPACITY to 100%
STEP 16 EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW Vertical & Horizontal offsets = - ( minus ) 3 Colour = Black Opacity = 80 Blur = 10.00 ACTIVATE Raster 1 EDIT >>> Repeat Drop Shadow LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE VISIBLE SAVE YOUR WORK
STEP 17 Open up the cream cat 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 tag image and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options. IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 25% Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET Horizontal Offset = 85 Vertical Offset = - ( minus ) 130 Edge Mode = Transparent
STEP 18 EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW Vertical & Horizontal offsets = 15 Colour = Black Opacity = 80 Blur =10.00 Check "Shadow on new layer" Select your RASTER DEFORM tool Mode = SCALE use default settings PSPX-X9:Select your PICK tool Move the centre bottom node up level with the cats' feet. Move the centre top node up to the 370 pixel mark on your left ruler Change the Mode = Free (Shift+Ctrl) Move the top left node to the right level with the 425 pixel mark on your top ruler and the 370 pixel mark on your left ruler .
STEP 18B Click the RESET RECTANGLE arrow Select the MOVER tool to disengage the DEFORMATION tool (PICK tool) ADJUST >>> BLUR >>> GAUSSIAN BLUR Radius = 8.00 ACTIVATE Raster 1 LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE DOWN SAVE YOUR WORK
STEP 19 ,Open up the pretty girl-348 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 tag image and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options. IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 80% Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET Horizontal Offset = 185 Vertical Offset = - ( minus ) 45 Edge Mode = Transparent
STEP 20 EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW Same settings Select your RASTER DEFORM tool Mode = SCALE use default settings PSPX-X9:Select your PICK tool Move the centre bottom node up level with the 550 pixel mark on your left ruler . Move the centre top node down to the 275 pixel mark on your left ruler
STEP 20B Change the Mode = Free (Shift+Ctrl) Move the top left node to the right level with the 500 pixel mark on your top ruler and the 275 pixel mark on your left ruler . Move the centre top node to the right level with the 650 pixel mark on your top ruler and the 275 pixel mark on your left ruler
STEP 21 Click the RESET RECTANGLE arrow Select the MOVER tool to disengage the DEFORMATION tool (PICK tool) ADJUST >>> BLUR >>> GAUSSIAN BLUR Radius = 8.00 ACTIVATE Raster 1 LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE DOWN SAVE YOUR WORK,
STEP 22 Open up the kitten-44 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 tag image and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options. IMAGE >>> MIRROR IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 20% Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET Horizontal Offset = 100 Vertical Offset = 35 Edge Mode = Transparent,
STEP 23 Open up the flowers_by_kmygraphic 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 tag image and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options. IIMAGE >>> RESIZE = 50% Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET Horizontal Offset = - ( minus ) 205 Vertical Offset = - ( minus ) 60 Edge Mode = Transparent,
STEP 24 EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW Same settings Select your RASTER DEFORM tool Mode = SCALE use default settings PSPX-X9:Select your PICK tool Move the centre bottom node up level with the 480 pixel mark on your left ruler . Move the centre top node down to the 350 pixel mark on your left ruler Change the Mode = Free (Shift+Ctrl) Move the top left node to the right level with the 100 pixel mark on your top ruler and the 350 pixel mark on your left ruler .
STEP 25 Click the RESET RECTANGLE arrow Select the MOVER tool to disengage the DEFORMATION tool (PICK tool) ADJUST >>> BLUR >>> GAUSSIAN BLUR Radius = 8.00 ACTIVATE Raster 2 LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE DOWN SAVE YOUR WORK
STEP 26 Open up the child-4b 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 tag image and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options. IIMAGE >>> RESIZE = 40% Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET Horizontal Offset = - ( minus ) 125 Vertical Offset = - ( minus ) 160 Edge Mode = Transparent,,
STEP 27 EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW Same settings Select your RASTER DEFORM tool Mode = SCALE use default settings PSPX-X9:Select your PICK tool Move the centre bottom node up level with the 560 pixel mark on your left ruler . Move the centre top node down to the 420 pixel mark on your left ruler Change the Mode = Free (Shift+Ctrl) Move the top left node to the right level with the 200 pixel mark on your top ruler and the 420 pixel mark on your left ruler
STEP 28 Click the RESET RECTANGLE arrow Select the MOVER tool to disengage the DEFORMATION tool (PICK tool) ADJUST >>> BLUR >>> GAUSSIAN BLUR Radius = 8.00 LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE VISIBLE SAVE YOUR WORK
STEP 29 LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER Flood fill with DARK PINK #a44855 SELECTIONS >>> SELECT ALL SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 8 EDIT >>> CLEAR Flood fill with GRADIENT EFFECTS >>> ARTISTIC EFFECTS >>> HALFTONE ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN MORE
STEP 30 SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 8 EDIT >>> CLEAR Flood fill with DARK PINK #a44855 SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 6 EDIT >>> CLEAR DESELECT
STEP 31 With your MAGIC WAND Mode = ADD (Shift) Match Mode = RGB Value Tolerance = 0 Feather = 0 Antialias = UNchecked Sample Merged = UNCHECKED PSP9 - X9: Check CONTIGUOUS PSPX - X9: There is no " Sample Merged" PSPX - X9: Use all layers = UNChecked, Select the 2 DARK PINK borders
STEP 32 EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW Vertical & Horizontal offsets = 1 Colour = Black Opacity = 100 Blur = 0 UNCHECK "Shadow on new layer") Repeat Drop Shadow effect changing Vertical & Horizontal Offsets to - ( minus ) 1 Click OK EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> INNER BEVEL COLOUR = #eeecec ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN MORE DESELECT
STEP 33 EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW Vertical & Horizontal offsets = 8 Colour = Black Opacity = 55 Blur = 15.00 Repeat Drop Shadow effect changing Vertical & Horizontal Offsets to - ( minus ) 8 Click OK LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE VISIBLE
STEP 34 LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER SELECT your TEXT tool With a font of your choice add your name
STEP 35 LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE ALL (Flatten) Save as .jpg image

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