STEP 1
Open up the abstract-586946x image in your PSP workspace and minimize
Open a new image 800 x 600
Transparent background
PSPX - X2: Colour Depth = 8bits/channel
PSPX3-PSP2018: Colour Depth RGB = 8bits/channel
Flood fill with PURPLE #584675
LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER
Flood fill with LIGHT PURPLE #a885d9
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STEP 2
LAYERS >>> NEW MASK LAYER >>> FROM IMAGE
SOURCE WINDOW =
abstract-586946.jpg |
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STEP 3
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE GROUP
In your LAYER PALETTE change the
BLEND MODE to SCREEN
LAYERS >>> DUPLICATE
CLOSE
Group - Raster 2
EFFECTS >>> GEOMETRIC EFFECTS >>> CIRCLE
Edge Mode = Transparent
EFFECTS >>> REFLECTION EFFECTS >>> ROTATING MIRROR
Horizontal Offset = 0
Vertical Offset = n/a
Rotation angle = 180
Edge Mode = Reflect |
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STEP 4
LAYERS >>> DUPLICATE
PSP9 - PSPX3: IMAGE >>> FLIP
PSPX4 - PSPX7: Use script available for download at top of page.
(Higher versions follow your version's method)
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE DOWN
IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 90%
Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED
Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE
Check "Lock aspect ratio"
SAVE YOUR WORK |
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STEP 5
OPEN & ACTIVATE Group - Raster 2
In your LAYER PALETTE change the
BLEND MODE to MULTIPLY
EFFECTS >>> EDGE EFFECTS >>> ENHANCE MORE
LAYERS >>> DUPLICATE
PSP9 - PSPX3: IMAGE >>> FLIP
PSPX4 - PSPX7: Use script available for download at top of page.
(Higher versions follow your version's method) |
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STEP 6
ACTIVATE the top layer Copy of Group - Raster 2
VIEW >>> RULERS
Choose your SELECTION TOOL
Selection Type = Ellipse
Mode = Replace
Feather = 2
Antialias = Checked
Position your cursor at 400 pixel mark on your top ruler
and 300 pixel mark on your left ruler.
Pull your cursor down level with the 524 pixel mark on your left ruler
and the 570 pixel mark on your top ruler
and release. |
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STEP 7
EDIT >>> CLEAR
ACTIVATE (2nd top layer) Copy of Group - Raster 2
EDIT >>> CLEAR
ACTIVATE Group - Raster 2
EDIT >>> CLEAR
ACTIVATE Raster 1
EDIT >>> CLEAR
DESELECT |
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STEP 8
ACTIVATE the top layer Copy of Group - Raster 2
LAYERS >>> DUPLICATE
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE DOWN
SAVE YOUR WORK
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STEP 9
In your LAYER PALETTE
change the Blend Modes as indicated
below
ACTIVATE (2nd top layer) Copy of Group - Raster 2
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE DOWN |
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STEP 10
EFFECTS >>> REFLECTION EFFECTS >>> ROTATING MIRROR
Horizontal Offset = 0
Vertical Offset = n/a
Rotation angle = 180
Edge Mode =Reflect
ACTIVATE Copy of Group - Raster 2
In your LAYER PALETTE change the BLEND MODE to BURN
ACTIVATE Group - Raster 2
IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 90%
Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED
Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE
Check "Lock aspect ratio" |
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STEP 11
With your MAGIC WAND
Mode = Replace
Match Mode = RGB Value
Tolerance = 0
Feather = 0
Antialias = UNchecked
Sample Merged = UNCHECKED
PSP9 - PSP2018: Check CONTIGUOUS
PSPX - PSP2018: There is no " Sample Merged"
PSPX - PSP2018: Use all layers = UNChecked
Select the area indicated. |
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STEP 12
SELECTIONS >>> INVERT
LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER
Flood fill with LIGHT PURPLE #a885d9
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 3
EDIT >>> CLEAR
Flood fill with PURPLE #584675
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 3
EDIT >>> CLEAR
Flood fill with LIGHT PURPLE #a885d9
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 3
EDIT >>> CLEAR
DESELECT
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN MORE
SAVE YOUR WORK
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STEP 13
ACTIVATE Copy of Group - Raster 2
With your MAGIC WAND
Mode = Replace
Match Mode = RGB Value
Tolerance = 0
Feather = 2
Antialias = Checked
Sample Merged = UNCHECKED
PSP9 - PSP2018: Check CONTIGUOUS
PSPX - PSP2018: There is no " Sample Merged"
PSPX - PSP2018: Use all layers = UNChecked
PSP9 - PSP2018: ANTIALIAS = Outside
Select the CENTRE transparent area
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> EXPAND = 4 |
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STEP 14
LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER
Flood fill with LIGHT PURPLE #a885d9
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 3
EDIT >>> CLEAR
Flood fill with PURPLE #584675
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 3
EDIT >>> CLEAR
Flood fill with LIGHT PURPLE #a885d9
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 3
EDIT >>> CLEAR
DESELECT
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN MORE
SAVE YOUR WORK |
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STEP 15
ACTIVATE Raster 2
With your MAGIC WAND
Mode = Replace
Match Mode = RGB Value
Tolerance = 0
Feather = 0
Antialias = UNchecked
Sample Merged = UNCHECKED
PSP9 - PSP2018: Check CONTIGUOUS
PSPX - PSP2018: There is no " Sample Merged"
PSPX - PSP2018: Use all layers = UNChecked
Select the area indicated.
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STEP 16
ACTIVATE Raster 1
EFFECTS >>> ARTISTIC EFFECTS >>> HALF TONE
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STEP 17
EFFECTS >>> EDGE EFFECTS >>> ENHANCE
DESELECT |
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STEP 18
ACTIVATE Raster 2
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW
Vertical & Horizontal offsets = 4
Colour = Black
Opacity = 70
Blur = 10.00
Repeat Drop Shadow effect changing
Vertical & Horizontal Offsets to - ( minus ) 4
Click OK |
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STEP 19
ACTIVATE Raster 3
With your MAGIC WAND
Mode = Replace
Match Mode = RGB Value
Tolerance = 0
Feather = 3
Antialias = Checked
Sample Merged = UNCHECKED
PSP9 - PSP2018: Check CONTIGUOUS
PSPX - PSP2018: There is no " Sample Merged"
PSPX - PSP2018: Use all layers = UNChecked
PX - PSP2018: Use all layers = UNChecked
PSP9 - PSP2018: ANTIALIAS = Outside
Select the CENTRE transparent area |
STEP 20
ACTIVATE Group - Raster 2
EDIT >>> CLEAR
LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER
LAYERS >>> ARRANGE >>> MOVE DOWN
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> EXPAND = 6
SELECTIONS >>> INVERT
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW
Vertical & Horizontal offsets = 6
Colour = Black
Opacity = 80
Blur = 10.00
Repeat Drop Shadow effect changing
Vertical & Horizontal Offsets to - ( minus ) 6
Click OK
DESELECT
SAVE YOUR WORK |
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STEP 21
ACTIVATE Raster 3
Open up the peacock-border2 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 = 75%
Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED
Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE
Check "Lock aspect ratio"
EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET
Horizontal Offset = - ( minus ) 185
Vertical Offset = - ( minus ) 75
Edge Mode = Transparent, |
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STEP 22
LAYERS >>> DUPLICATE
PSP9 - PSPX3: IMAGE >>> MIRROR
PSPX4 - PSPX7: Use script available for download at top of page.
(Higher versions follow your version's method)
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE DOWN
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW
Vertical & Horizontal offsets = 4
Colour = Black
Opacity = 75
Blur =10.00
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE VISIBLE
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STEP 23
LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER
SELECTIONS >>> SELECT ALL
Flood fill with LIGHT PURPLE #a885d9
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 3
EDIT >>> CLEAR
Flood fill with PURPLE #584675
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 3
EDIT >>> CLEAR
Flood fill with LIGHT PURPLE #a885d9
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 3
EDIT >>> CLEAR
DO NOT
DESELECT
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STEP 24
SELECTIONS >>> INVERT
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW
Vertical & Horizontal offsets = 4
Colour = Black
Opacity = 75
Blur =10.00
Repeat Drop Shadow effect changing
Vertical & Horizontal Offsets to - ( minus ) 4
Click OK
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN MORE
DESELECT
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE VISIBLE
Save as .pspimage image
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STEP 25
Open up the sky-picture-4 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.
Select your RASTER DEFORM tool
Mode = SCALE
use default settings
PSPX-PSP2018:Select your PICK tool
Move the centre left node level with the 200 pixel mark
on your top ruler.
Move the centre right node level with the 600 pixel mark
on your top ruler. |
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STEP 26
Click the RESET RECTANGLE arrow
Select your MOVER tool to disengage
the Deformation / Pick tool
LAYERS >>> ARRANGE >>> MOVE DOWN
ADJUST >>> HUE & SATURATION >>> COLORIZE
Hue = 197
Saturation = 119
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STEP 27
Open up the warbler 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 = 70%
Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED
Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE
Check "Lock aspect ratio"
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE VISIBLE |
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STEP 28
LAYERS >> NEW RASTER LAYER
Select your TEXT TOOL
with font and settings of your choice
add your name
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STEP 29
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE ALL (Flatten)
Save as .jpg image
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