making papers

[*butterfly*]

Is there a tutorial for making papers?

Ones with stripes or flowers - some type of designs?


I would like to make my own and don't know how...
I can't find anything that is not copywrited to use, if my project does well, it will be sold.

I use PSE 5

thank you

[jojo99]

There was a site posted here a few months back, I used it when we were creating papers and elements for the Scraps Of Pink challenge.
My favourites are such a mess I can't find the link :mad:
Jo

[Diana]

Hi Butterfly,

Here's a link to some instructions for creating a grungy background paper.

http://www.elementsvillage.com/forums/showthread.php?p=327127&postcount2

If you want a more decorative background paper, you can start out similarly. Start with a new blank file at 12" x 12" 300 resolution, white background. Then create a new blank layer above the background layer and start designing. You can use decorative brushes to decorate your background. There are hundreds of brushes for free download. Try some from this list:

http://www.elementsvillage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31800
(Brushes list starts with post #3)

For stripes you can use the Rectangular Marquee to draw out long skinny selections on a blank layer and fill with different colors. Or use the Eliptical Marquee to draw circles to make a polka dot design.

Or use rows of flowers and butterflies as alternate stripes. Find a nice brush design you like, and in the options bar under More Options, you can set spacing. Then you can draw a straight line of the brush design by clicking once at the top of your paper, repositioning your brush at the bottom, then Shift-Click and the brush will draw a straight row of your brush design. Experiment with different spacing until you get the the stripe of your design spaced out nicely.

If you turn on the grid (under Window on the menu) it helps to keep your stripes and designs straight.

You only have to design a section of your paper, then you can repeat the pattern by copying and pasting. For example, after drawing a few stripes, select the striped area with the Rectangular Marquee, then copy and paste the selection and then move the copy into place with the Move tool. You can do the same with a random design in one corner of your paper...drag out a selection around it with the Rectangular Marquee, then copy and paste the sections and drag them into place with the Move tool to complete the design on the remainder of the paper.

An easy way to make multiple copies, after making a copy of your first section, while the Move tool is active, hold the Alt key then drag on the copied section and it will reproduce another copy.

Experiment with a gradient on a layer above a design, then try different layer blend modes in the layers palette to see what effect it has on your design.

Experiment with the different filters in the Filter menu to see what kind of effects you get.

There's an endless amount of different effects to try out to make background papers. And this is a really great way to learn a lot about Elements while you are experimenting. It's great fun.

Oh, and if you get a paper made and want it in a different color, set a new Foreground color chip, then press Ctrl-U for the Hue/Saturation setting, then click the Colorize box. You can then use the sliders to get the exact shade you want.

Another idea: Scan wrapping paper or a piece of fabric to make your background paper, or at least start with a scan, then apply filters or other effects.

Here's a link to a great resource for learning to make your own scrapbooking elements. I have several of Linda's training video CD's. She even has a free newsletter with a lot of tips and goodies.
http://www.scrappersguide.com/store.html

More links to resources:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/university/tutorials/tutorials.shtml#element
http://blog.hummiesworld.com/2007/05/fiber-filters-tutorial-for-making.html
http://everydaydigitalscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-create-your-own-paper-with-tree.html
http://www.scrapsofmind.com/2007/09/12/scrapbooking-techniques-and-tips-blend-your-own-backgrounds/
http://www.peachpit.com/articles/printerfriendly.asp?p=363889&rl=1
http://www.cottagearts.net/tutorial_digital_scrapbooking_basics.html
http://home.zonnet.nl/epragt/tutorials/photoshop/texture/blendingtextures/index.jsp.htm
http://biorust.com/index.php?page=tutorial_detail&tutid=42
http://www.pagesoftheheart.net/artman/publish/printer_637.shtml
http://veredgf.fredfarm.com/tuts/fake_real_txtr/index.html
http://everydaydigitalscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2007/01/how-to-use-photography-to-create-paper.html
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/university/tutorials/tutorials.shtml#element
http://www.escrappers.com/plaid.html
http://www.designwithrenee.com/pse%20tutorial%20paper%20texture.htm
http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/a-tuts/publish/article_712.shtml
http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/a-tuts/publish/article_698.shtml
http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/a-tuts/publish/article_690.shtml
http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/a-tuts/publish/article_692.shtml
http://www.3scrapateers.com/index.php?page=tut27
http://www.webworksite.com/linepattern.shtml
http://www.webworksite.com/vellum.shtml
http://www.webworksite.com/cloning.shtml
http://www.webworksite.com/tornedge.shtml
http://digitalscrapbookingtutorials.wordpress.com/
http://www.mayang.com/textures/ (free photo textures which can be manipulated and used as background papers)

Diana

[*butterfly*]

Thank you so much Diana!! This will be very helpful : )

You gave me a lot of information, I think this will be a great start for me!


Thank you too Wendy!

[Wendy]

Hi ...

If you go into the PET subscriber area you will find several tutorials on how to make scrapbook items :)

Here is the list of the ones I have there:

Wendy's Scrapbooking Mini Tutorials (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?p=88048)

... the ones marked making patterns are patterns for scrapbooking papers :)

Wendy :)

[joele]

hello im hoping you can help me im new here and i cant seem to find out how to post letters to the forum please can you advise me:)

[Diana]

Hi Joele,

It appears you've figured it out. Welcome to the forum.

Butterfly, You're welcome. I would have referred you to Wendy's scrapbooking tutorials but I wasn't sure if you were a subscriber.

Diana

[elwoodsusanm]

Or use rows of flowers and butterflies as alternate stripes. Find a nice brush design you like, and in the options bar under More Options, you can set spacing. Then you can draw a straight line of the brush design by clicking once at the top of your paper, repositioning your brush at the bottom, then Shift-Click and the brush will draw a straight row of your brush design. Experiment with different spacing until you get the the stripe of your design spaced out nicely

I never knew this! Just had a go and found it works horizontal and diagonal as well.:D

[Kathy]

Here is a link to a tutorial on making background papers .....

http://digitalcraftcottage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=421

It is really about experimenting and playing ... just like most things in Elements :).

[jojo99]

I have eventually found the site I wanted to share with you :D
For seemless patterned paper http://www.escrappers.com/seamless.htm
I had great fun with this :)
Jo