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This week, I found an old layout I made for ... a challenge. So I will challenge you too. I want a layout that will help us know you better. Your layout needs: Two photos of you (an older one and a newer one) 10 attributes/qualities to describe you (I know, that is always hard) Some brushwork Incorporate your favorite color so it will be all about YOU! So, what will you create? Here is the old layout that is the base for this challenge.

You could have to resize the image so the edge of the photo is passed the edge of the mask. Another way would be to tweak the mask by erasing that area with a soft brush tip.

B = Beer (yeah, that was an easy one!)

Let's talk about legends and superstitions. Do you know of any? Let's chat, just for the fun of it.

It took me a few seconds to analyze that image as I initially "saw" the tiger fighting with another creature!! Wonderful photo.

See if you can adjust other settings for your pen/tablet for Hover, touch, double-touch, etc. And also if your pen has a button. For me, the pen has one and clicking on it while dragging the pen on the tablet allows me to scroll on a web page or drag something. Different devices have different settings, so maybe there is something that you have not explored yet??

In March, the theme is ST-PATRICKS DAY. Do you have pictures or stories surrounding St-Patrick's Day? Is that even something you celebrate? If so, how? Share your stories in pictures or in words. Add stories to those photos but you know that you can also tell stories without photos! Let's go! Post your project in the gallery.

In March, our monthly theme is St Patrick's DAY. What do we know about Irish folklore? About four-leaf clovers? and pot of gold? Or maybe other traditions we tend to associate with St-Patrick's Day? Let's find words that start with each letter of the alphabet, on that theme. I think it might be a bit more challenging than usual, but you always surprise me! Let's go!

It is a new month and new projects. Show off what you are working on in March, be it a scrapbook page, a collage, a tutorial, or anything else you want. We are curious and want to see, learn, and get inspired. These threads are quickly becoming a fantastic source of inspiration, support, and friendship. Keep them coming! Remember to size down your image to about 600x600 pixels and save in jpg format before posting it. Here are a few guidelines for everyone: when you post a project, give as much information on your sources or techniques used. It will help others who are curious and would like to do the same. if someone uses something that you like on their page, ask where they got it. Sometimes, you can go get it too and it will be better quality than trying to extract it (as it would have been resized to post in the forum anyways). if it is something that they did from scratch, ask how they did it. It would be so helpful to everyone! if you like a photo and would like to “play with it”, ALWAYS ask permission. Sometimes, there are some limitations and the person is not allowed to let others use it. Don’t get them in trouble. Usually, people are happy to say yes (if they can) when you ask politely. And if you get permission, you might get a better-quality image than the resized image anyways.

Actually, although the functionality is present in PSP, it is not readily available outside of a script. That is why I coded this one. It is FREE and will mirror or flip all the layers. in one click.

Are there some uses that still feel difficult to do with the tablet? I know I use it for everything EXCEPT one video game (that i have now installed on my laptop only). I uses it while surfing the net, replying to these posts, editing videos, working on text documents, coding with Notepad, working on my emails, editing and working on the site, etc.

The script will only work on LAYERED images, not flat ones like you did.

There is an article (if you want it printed) on the blog: https://scrapbookcampus.com/2015/12/creating-a-layered-template-from-a-flat-image/

On my desktop, I don't have a mouse plugged in so I do EVERYTHING with the tablet. On my laptop, I still have the mouse (I hate the touch pad), but occasionally, if I am away for a long period, I will bring my tablet. And working with PSP, it is so much more precise than a mouse!!!

Learning scrapbooking is often done with practice, looking around for inspiration and trying to recreate projects we admire. This challenge will give you an opportunity to personalize a project while trying to "copy" another one. Of course, you will change the title, the text, and the photos, but you will want to try to replicate the arrangements and some of the effects you see. It is a challenge but in the end, you will learn more about scrapbooking and your PaintShop Pro. Here is a simple layout you will want to "scraplift". And if you want more information on "scraplifting", check out this article.

Very different. In the settings, you set ONE angle. In the Brush Variance, it will "vary" so if you set it to about 100%, the rotation will be all over the place. You can always review the two classes on Brush Variance palette.

I wonder how it would have looked if you had used the Rotation jitter in the Brush Variance palette to brush that mask all round the edges?? Did you try?

@Hank SobahIt is with experimentation that you can discover what replicates reality, what you like, what you don't like, etc. Keep experimenting! @sharon thompsonThere are some classes on the inside that plays and explains the Brush Variance palette. Have a peek. Once you understand the settings, you will be more comfortable playing with them. @Donna SilliaThe placement of the photos makes me smile as it seems like he is he really spotting her! @MoniqueN.Yes, adjusting the size of the pattern is something that depends on every project. And yes, one little checkmark can throw off a tool like the Fill tool! Doing great with creating your own masks, and you can see how it can be customized to the photos! @Anja PelzerYou can see the different effects with the blurred mask and unblurred. Two ways to address future masks. @Mary SolaasDid you try using the music picture tubes from the Campus? Colors of papers are changing often, right? @Harmony BirchBetter late than never. Once you start to understand how masks work, you will see that you will likely create masks more often. Some scrappers tend to have their own preferences. If you like to add frames, go for it! @Marie-Claire Great layout and Poncho is always so photogenic! @Karen BorgmannYou are very patient and you will tame that PSP!!! You will win! @Alice DanielGlad to see you managed the plaid tutorial! The tutorials will be left available to all until the end of month, so if you have not had time to complete your projects, you might want to take a look over the weekend as the month is winding down.

Did you have a long weekend this week? Did you do anything interesting this weekend? Let's chat!

@Mary SolaasThat kaleidoscope pattern is really toned down and it creates a great effect instead of being overpowering. Making a silhouette is a great way to handle bad colors and such too (not that yours had that issue). @Donna SilliaUsing masks is also a way to "extract" elements. In fact, it would be a similar technique that is explained in this blog post. @GabrielaGreat colorful layout with those butterflies. The superposition of three different sizes of polkadot gives a really interesting effect! @Julie MagerkaThose "incomplete frames" are popular and so easy to make. @Hank SobahYou can always answer the question the way you did. Or you can highlight the question, and you will have the option to "quote", which would create a post with my question and you can answer to it. You are having fun with AI effects? You created that lino pattern with non-monochrome settings. That looks really nice. @TonimarieBeautiful mask. I am glad you are getting the hang of it. @Susan EwartThe choice of a gradient is a great decision. Sometimes, we have to go to plan B when we start a project. And for the Pick tool, it is a known "bug". Typically, it happens if you used a keyboard shortcut before, like Ctrl-C, or Ctrl-D. But other times, it seems random. That burnt edge is a really nice addition and you did it quite well too. @Karen BorgmannGreat start. Better late than never! @Marie-ClaireTo create the interlacing frames along with the shadows, the trick is to add the shadows on the same layer as the individual frames. That way, the shadows would follow. If you have the shadows on separate layers, it is still workable, but you just have to repeat the same steps (with the same selection) to the shadow layers. @MoniqueN.As mentioned by Corrie, it is possible that the Pick tool changed mode. It is an annoying behavior! @Rene MarkerThat is quite an interesting font! Thanks for sharing the name. @Anne LampWas that text on a path or individual words you just rotated? I am glad to see that you are starting with the lino pattern and working with it to create something different. It is not always easy to "plan" the end result of that technique. @Bonnie BallentineWhen you post an image, don't you still have the same options on the bottom right of the field to add another image? @sharon thompson You will see that if you change details like the scale of a polkadot, it might give a very different result. And changes in colors, blend modes, etc. can also make the pattern less powerful. And yes, all the comments, from me and other participants is a big part of these workshops. Isn't this a great community? @Corrie KinkelThe Disolve blend mode is quite different from the others as it is based on the Opacity level. I guess it is different from how we expect colors to be adjusted by blend modes, but you found a grea way to use it. @Ann SeeberThat triple frame is such a delicate additional detail. Great effect. @Gerry LandrethIs that a multi-layered font? @cindy harris Is it possible you clicked on the wrong blue button? Those pages are often made to be confusing. @Sue ThomasYou surely know how the tutorials are meant to be integrated and customized! As users get comfortable with the techniques, that is when we see the most variations. @Lesley MapleDid you happen to use a solid color overlay? It looks like it and it seems like it has been accidentally shifted down (see a little gap on the top). That happens to me often when I want to move one element and a different layer is activated. Although this is officially the last day of the workshop, the tutorials will stay available for another week for anyone who needs to catch up. Of course, DIAMOND members do have a permanent access. If you want to join as a DIAMOND member, head over to this page. All the tutorials for the different background papers are part of the membership and we have dozens of other patterns tutorials. And remember to fill out the survey!

@Gabriela Those little gems are perfect details to match the pattern on the frogs. Maybe if you filled the text in black, it would be a bit easier to read? Great choice for the custom mask outline! @Sue Thomas Great background! Using overlays can generate such unique effects and you are obviously having fun with them. Great masks using the vectorpaint! @Susan EwartThat nice doodle frame is quite cute but do you know how easy it is? Check this tutorial for doodle/scribbled outline and apply the same technique to frames. It is clear that you are getting more comfortable with PSP. You are already integrating various lessons from different tutorials and master classes (blending, overlays, etc.) And it will only get easier with more practice. @Ann SeeberA compression setting of 72 is very high. I tend to keep mine between 20 and 30! Are you otherwise having too large files? It is good on your layout with rings that you didn't add a "traditional" shadow on the bird as it would then have looked like a sticker. This is one situation where not adding a shadow is the right choice. @Hank SobahIt looks like you were playing with some overlays. Am I correct? @Donna SilliaYes, I think these last shadows are more appropriate. When you used the script, were the skis horizontal or did you rotate them to add to the layout? The extraction you did was well done. And yes, the smaller "tiles" in that color really match well a desert scene. @sharon thompsonFor the text on path, there is "almost" a shortcut: make the path, then make the text separately, highlight both and go to Object > Fit text to path. Otherwise, check this article. And then, maybe these little tips could help too. @Marie-ClaireIs it possible that you had merged all the frames before adding the shadow? The 3D effect would be more obvious if the shadows were added before the merge as they could shadow the frames individually. And I am not tired of seeing Poncho! @Lesley MapleFor the brushes, if you were to make them smaller, they would blend in more into the mask instead of looking like standalone, and then you would have an easier time concentrating the photo into a limited area of the mask. @Bonnie BallentineGlad to see you catching up. Yes, plaids can be overpowering, and sometimes, it depends on what section of the image you are using. Some areas will have more contrasting colors and will show brightly, while other sections will have more subtle colors. Knowing that in advance, you can select areas to give more of the look you want, but you can also play with overlays, blend modes and opacity. They are all fair game! You know, it is so much fun to see your friends, page after page. It feels like we know them by now! @Corrie KinkelOn that "sponge" layout, I almost thought you made a brush out of that specific fungi, which is something one could do! It matches so well. @Ron Welcome back. I hope you are doing ok now. Speaking of translation, I once translated a tutorial, from French to English and uploaded online. A while later, I stumbled upon a translation of the English tutorial, back into French, and the instructions were hilarious!!! I know Google translate might not be good with technical terms but this was a gem!!! If you are ever stuck on a word, just ask. We have members speaking various languages who would be happy to help. I'll hunt down an old document with translated PSP terms. I'll put that on my to-do list. @Linda J WalkerDon't stress yourself. You probably learn details as you watch the videos, even if you don't do it immediately. We know that other things do happen. Unfortunately, PSP is not always the priority. @Anja PelzerThat is a very interesting scalloped frame. Did you do it from scratch? I love that multiple frame. The shading is perfect too. You had great brushes to create the edge of your mask.

Remember that you can always tweak a mask by brushing some black or white in strategic places, so you can always have the "perfect" mask at your fingertips.

The Campus is the perfect place to learn more about photo editing, various techniques, or PSP in general. This challenge will give you an opportunity to practice some of those techniques or use some tools. This time, the Tut/Tech Challenge will be to create a seamless tile. This might be a simple technique, but it is extremely versatile and can be used in so many ways, with so many designs. It will be a great way to practice this technique. Show us what you learned.