Julie has been with us since 2019, but joined as a DIAMOND member in 2022. She loves to participate in our various activities, workshops, and challenges. You probably saw her post in the forum already! Let's discover more about our fellow Canadian member.
Corel PaintShop Pro
Create a plaid from a photo
Plaids are very versatile and come in many colors and designs. If you want a plaid to accent a photo you have, you can simply use that photo as a starting point. And with a single photo, you can also generate many different plaids, so enjoy the process.
Troubleshooting – My Text tool is not working
Many projects in PaintShop Pro will include text, but occasionally, the tool does not seem to do what you want, or the text you work hard is causing issues. Let's look at some problems that can come up with the Text tool.
How to miter lace corners
When you create a rectangular frame, you might want a mitered corner. If you use paper, ribbons, or wood elements, it is fairly easy to create a mitered corner. However, if you are using an intricate lace, it adds a level of difficulty. Let's see how you can create your own mitered corner from lace elements.
Save time with Quickscripts
When you have to repeat the same steps over and over again in a project, you could record and save a script. In fact, scripts are great time-savers. However, sometimes, you don't need a "full" script but only a few commands, and maybe just for a current project. What can you do? You can use "Quickscripts".
Gold Star – Susan
Today, we will meet a very active member of our community. Susan has been with us for over 3 years now and she loves photography!
How to create your own calendar
One frequent project that PaintShop Pro users will create is a calendar. Although you can create them by using pre-made templates for each month, you can also make them from scratch. Let's look at how you can create the months with the dates, and then, reuse them for every page of your calendar.
Create your own sunburst template
Sunbursts are commonly used in scrapbooking as a way to put the focus on specific content. It could be a story or a photo and the rays will typically converge toward that element. You can create your own sunburst template and customize it to suit your project.
How to create a postmark
Are you looking to add a creative touch to your designs? Postmarks can be used either with a postage stamp or just as is, a bit like you would get on a passport. There are different kinds to that you can create, and you have so many choices. We'll look at the process of creating a traditional postmark and then some variations.
The Text and Shape Cutter Tool
With version X7, Corel added the Text and Shape Cutter tool. Although one can easily cut a photo to fit a particular shape or text, this tool makes the process simpler. Let's see how you can use this tool in your project.