Nef's Sanded Paper Tute for PSP9

I have been scrapbooking for quite awhile, and enjoy making my own graphics. I decided to offer my steps that I've discovered, in case anyone else is interested in them. This EZ PSP9 tutorial explains how I create the 'sanded' or distressed paper look that I use in my scrapbooking. It works well on tags, shapes, papers, backgrounds, etc. This tute assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP. I hope you enjoy!.....Nef

STEPS

EXAMPLE

1. Open the image you wish to sand.

2. Set foreground color to #EED0A2 and using Flood Fill tool, paint your graphic.

3. Go to Effects>Texture>Texture>Canvas Simple.
Settings: Size=100%; Smoothness=0; Depth=3; Ambience=9 Shininess=20; Color=#F3EBEB; Angle=135; Intensity=42; Elevation=40. Click 'Okay.'

4. Change your foreground color to #C09A85.
5. Select Floodfill tool...settings: RGB value; Tolerance=14 to 16; Blend Mode=Normal; Opacity=100%.
6. Click on the texture several times until you get the amount of 'sanding' you desire. Play with the tolerance between 14 and 16.

6. To change colors, while still preserving the tan 'sanded' area, go to Adjust>Color Balance>Color Balance and play with the settings to achieve the desired color.
7.Keep the "Midtones" button checked.
8. In my example, I used the settings of -50; 27; and 19.

Here is a finished example, using this technique.......

The above graphic is offered in the Scrapbook Graphics section of my site.

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