-Metallic Picture Edges

My newest freebie for you. As you can tell, I love creating metallic/metal items. The set contains 5 different sets of metallic picture edges for taggers. Each set on own layer. Each in PSP 7 & 9 format, and are 300 dpi. The set too small to use for scrapbooking.

The girl in the preview is my beautiful neice Shayla [aka Shay Bug]. This is her cheerleader pose from last year. Isn't she cutie, patootie?

If you'd like to download, just visit the link below.

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-Creating Paper Pattern Overlays [my way]

:: Creating Your Own Paper Pattern Overlays ::

I tried and tried to make pattern overlays.
I thought, "how in the world do they do that?"
I knew how to create a simple pattern, but how do I get that pattern
to be seamless and fill a 12 by 12 paper correctly?
I played and played until I did it my way.
This was the easiest way I have found to do it.
I hope you find this tutorial easy, too.
This tutorial written in Photoshop CS2,
but can be done in PSP, as well.
This tutorial is for the advanced user,
as I have not included screen shots.

Let's Begin!
The first thing we'll be doing is making our own pattern to use.
Open a new 200 by 200 pixel, white, 300 dpi image in Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro,
doesn't matter which one you use, although I prefer Photoshop.
Next choose a brush or shape you would like to make your pattern with.
Make sure your background and foreground colors are set to black or a gray color.
This is so your pattern can be colored, later on.
Also, keep in mind you can reverse,
and instead use a black background with white or gray images, as well.
Create a new raster layer.
Draw your shape or brush as big as you wish it to appear overall.
I think smaller images make better patterns myself.
So sizing is strictly up to the effect you "wish" to create.
Once you get your image drawn, duplicate it.
Move your duplicated shape/brush straight across from it,
or you can stagger it a little, this is up to you, as well.
Images below show what I mean, in either case.


Once you have your duplicated shape/brush
where you want it to be, merge your image visible.
Next, crop out any access background.
Go to edit, Define pattern, give it a name, and yes, save it.
You've just created your pattern.

Now on to the fun part, that is,
checking out what it looks like on a 12 by 12 paper.
Open up a 12 by 12, 300 dpi, transparent image.
Go to edit, and choose fill from the list.
Choose your patterns menu.
Scroll down the list of patterns,the pattern you just created
will be the last one in your pattern menu.
Choose your pattern, and click okay.
Click on your zoom tool, and click on actual pixels.
This will show you how your pattern overlay, looks on a 12 by 12 paper.
If it doesn't look great or doesn't tile correctly, all is not lost,
just mess with your shape/brush image,
and move it around and save as a new pattern.
Once you get it to look how you want, you'll need to save it.
I've created a folder in My Documents for the pattern overlays I've created.
Save it where you want, and make sure you save it as a png file.

There are so many patterns and styles you can create.
Remember, you aren't just limited to using shapes and brushes,
you can use other images, as well.
The main thing is to get them to tile correctly.
Also, if you are making patterns to sell,
remember to use copyright free images,
and things you've created yourself as not to violate any TOU's.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.
If you try it, and found it helpful
would love to hear from you.
Just leave me a comment here in the post, or in my shoutbox.

Huggles, 1 Dizzy Dame

© Dizzy Damez Designz, 2007.

-Color Your Own Circalicious Paper Pattern Overlays

My first set of patterned paper overlays. The set comes with 5 different patterns. Each pattern 12 by 12, 300 dpi, and in png format. This is my first set, so I hope someone can use them. I really enjoyed making them.

To download, please visit the link below...

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Huggles, 1 Dizzy Dame

-Color Your Own Paper Pack Overlays

My newest freebie for you. I'm slowly learning how to create papers, this isn't my strong suit. The set comes in 8 different fiber paper overlays. You can use to color your own, and create your own papers. Each paper 12 by 12, 300 dpi, and saved in jpg format. I hope I saved correctly.

You can also use these commercially if you want. I don't require a link back, but would love to see what you use these for, if you decide to download and use. You can download the paper overlay pack from the link below. Sure hope someone can use them, even though it's my first try creating papers :) Be patient all papers included in the same zip, and may take a few minutes to download.

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-Support the Seagraves Family

I'm looking for anyone interested in putting together
a collaborative kit to help this family.
Also, I need someone who could host the kit on their store,
as I don't own a store as of yet.
The money made for the kit, would be donated to this needy family.
I'm sure they would appreciate your help.
To read about their story, please visit the link below...

www.myspace.com/supporttheseagravesfamily

If interested in helping with this, please email me at: creativewhisper@gmail.com

Huggles, 1 Dizzy Dame

-Round Chrome Embellishment Freebie

My newest freebie for you. I created these last night, and thought I would share. Again, these were created with taggers in mind. Each embellishment in one file on own layer. Each in PSP 7 & 9 Format, and are 300 dpi. Embellishments come in different bright colors. I hope someone can use them.

If you want to download them, please download from the link below....

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-Designer Charm Set

My newest freebie for you. This is my designer charm set. I made this with a couple different uses in mind. You can use the charms seperately, add them to the ribbon clasp I made to go along with it, or add a charm link to make a designer charm with. Also, you can just use the ribbon clasp by itself. Each piece on own layer and in PSP 7 & 9 format. Could easily match my first freebie to you. Each charm is 300 dpi, and was made for regular taggers in mind. The charms themselves come in numerous rich colors for you to choose from.

If you would like to download this freebie, just follow the link below.

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