Wendy's Mini Tutorials ... PET Subscriber Area

[Wendy]

Due to the length of the list I have had to separate out the Forum Tutorials and the PET Subscriber tutorials ... hope its not too confusing :)

Downloads:

Brush Set ... Heart Brushes (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?p=216150)
Brush Set ... Fairies (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12634)
Brush Set: Anchors and Dolphin (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?p=180187)
Brush Set: Snowflakes (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?p=180187)
Action ... Make an Orb (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?p=144736)
Custom Shapes ... Scrapbooking Tags (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?p=144738)
Custom Shapes ... Deckle Edges (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?p=182285)

Mini tuts PET Subscriber Area:

(Now located in the Subscriber area under Tutorials)

Making a Fold Out Photograph (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_fold_out_photo.php)
Making Window Glass (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_glass.php)
Making a Birthday Card Part 2 (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_birthday_card_pt2.php)
Making a Birthday Card Part 1 (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_birthday_card.php)
Making a Balloon (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_a_balloon.php)
Using Silhouettes to add Impact to an Image (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_silhoutte_to_image.php)
Making a Black & White Portrait (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_blk_wht_potrait.php)
Making an Invitation (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_an_invitation.php)
Making a Record Label (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_a_record_label.php)
Making a Vinyl Record (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_a_record.php)
Making a Gift Bag (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_a_gift_bag.php)
Making a Pencil (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_a_pencil.php)
Making Stained Glass (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_stained_glass.php)
Making a Christmas Menu Card (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_cmascardmenu.php)
Making a Catman (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_catman.php)
Hollow Illusions (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_hollow_illusions.php)
Making Business Cards (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_businesscards.php)
Making a Coloured Photograph Frame (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_coloredphotoframe.php)
Making Folded Fabric Curtains (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_makingcurtains.php)
Baby in a Flower (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_babyflower.php)
Making a Marble Column (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_marblecolumn.php)
Making a Card Display (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_carddisplay.php)
Making Marble (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_makingmarble.php)
Making and Decorating an Easter Egg (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/t_easteregg.php)
Making an Antique Folding Frame (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/t_antique_frame.php)
Making Lined Paper (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/t_lined.php)
Making a Formal Presentation Presentation Background (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/t_presentation.php)
Making a Box (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/t_making_box.php)
Making Adhesive Tape (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_makingtape.php)
Making a Folder (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_makingfolder.php)
Making a Book (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_makingbook.php)
Making a Wax Seal (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_seal.php)
Colourizing a B&W Photograph using Gradient Maps (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_colorbw.php)
Making a Cut Out Template (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_sb_cutouttemp.php)
Making a Metal Frame (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_metalframe.php)
Casting Shadows (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_castingshadows.php)
Making a Postage Stamp (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_postagestamp.php)
Making a Photo Album (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_photoalbum.php)
Replacing a sky using an adjustment layer (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_replacesky.php)
Making a Globe Base (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_globebase.php)
Making a Simple Globe (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_simpleglobe.php)
Making a Complex Spotlight Beam (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_complexspotlight.php)
Making a Simple Spotlight Beam (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_simplespotlight.php)
Make a background using the Pulled Pixel Effect (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_pulledpixel.php)
Using Displacement Maps (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_displacement.php)
Making a Template for displaying photographs (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_displaytemplate.php)
Making a Valentine's Card (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_valentinecard.php)
Saving your own Gradients (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_savegradients.php)
Making Gradients (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_creategradients.php)
Blending two images together using a layer mask (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_blendimages.php)
Using Curves & Gradients to make an image (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_curvesgradient.php)
Using Addon Layer Masks (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_layermask.php)
Adding glitter to a Christmas Bauble (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_glitterbauble.php)
Making a Christmas Bauble (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_christmasbauble.php)
Making a Christmas Card ... No 4 (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_christmascard4.php)
Making a Christmas Card ... No 3 (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_christmascard3.php)
Making a Christmas Card ... No 2 (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_christmascard2.php)
Making a Christmas Card ... No 1 (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_christmascard1.php)
Making Snow (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_makingsnow.php)
Making someone bald (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_bald.php)
Make Graffiti (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_graffiti.php)
Making a Black & White image with one touch of colour (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_onecolor.php)
Make a Polariod (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_polaroid.php)
Montage of many little photographs (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_montage.php)
Raising an image from the background (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_raisingimage.php)
Fun with Faces (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_funfaces.php)
A Portrait Background (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_portraitbackground.php)
Simple Instant Rain (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_simplerain.php)

[Wendy]

If you find any broken links or missing images then just let me know, I have kept backup copies so if need be can just repost them :)

Wendy

[Carbone]

Nice little collections... Maybe I should keep the videos I make as well :-)

Ray

[Wendy]

Ray ... thats a good idea :)

Wendy

[Carbone]

I'm also (one of the zillions of project I have) learning Final Cut Express to put some special effects in videos. I don't know how fast I can learn it. There's a million things to do these days.. My days are too short !! :-D

Ray

[CarolLHB]

Ray-I'm so glad-another Mac user who knows Final Cut Express. I recently bought it as well, and haven't tried it yet, like you, not enough hours in the day... :D

It would be great if you added your tips and tricks, they're always great-the more the merrier!

[shnupita]

Wendy.. congrats on your tuts...

You can now write a book! ;)


Thanx 4 every advice!

[Carbone]

I got Final Cut Express as a gift, last year, when I converted 3 years of the Bad Girls British TV series from VHS to DVD for my brother. After the work was done, I invited them over for dinner (and not the other way around, because my turkey is better then theirs.. funny but true !!), when they came here, they showed me a bag with a big white box in it..

FCE !!! :-)

And, on the internet, I spotted an inexpensive version 1.0 of Motion. Those are the two projects I'm persuing at the present time (including Carrara, but that's over lunch at work, when I can..)

Ray

[CarolLHB]

Well, Ray, if I ever find time to get it out of the box... :lol:

[bwolford]

Wendy the Tut Lady!!! Great list of tuts and thank you so much for doing this!!!

Brice

[billz]

Wendy -

Thank you, thank you, thank you ....

Bill Z

[jvolpe]

Wendy, wow, that is sooo nice of you to post all those tutorials. Thank you, and I'm going to have lots of fun trying them on my pictures.

Janis

[billip]

Hi Wendy

I just discovered these tutorials and just started having a play with the first one, gradients. I noticed a couple of the links to yours and Mike's pictues didn't seem yto connect.

[GaryK]

Hi Bill

I think pixentral is having some probs right now ..as well, some of the threads are old, so some of the links may not work. :)

[virgo1]

Wendy...

Thank you very much. I book marked this thread. You are wonderful. :D

Eva :wink:

[bwolford]

We have Thanksgiving coming up in the US and it's a time when we give thanks for all the small and big blessings in our lives.

I just added Wendy to my blessings list.

Brice

[Wendy]

Brice ...

:) :) :)


Wendy

[bwolford]

Wendy, some time ago you posted a Clouds tutorial. Can't seem to find it now. Looks like it was lost with the new forum. Do you have a link to it? I did a search and found a link you posted that doesn't work...

Don't go to any trouble. If it's handy, pass it along.

Brice

[Wendy]

Hi Brian ...

Oh I can't remember that one ... do you have a link to the link that doesn't work that may jog my memory :)

Wendy

[Photo_Rick]

Thanks for those mini tutorials......they are excellent.

[Diana]

Wendy--add me to your list of thankful admirers. It was such a good idea to group all of your mini tuts in one place. I'm sure this thread is one we'll all be checking upon login to see if there are any new ones. Thanks again.

Diana

[Wendy]

Hi Diana ...

Thank you for the compliment ... :)


Wendy

[Wendy]

If anyone finds any broken links ... please do let me know :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Thanks for letting me know about the broken links ... I have now fixed them :)


Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi everyone ...

I have now added another tut ... please let me know if you find any errors or broken links :)

Thank you

Wendy

[getzrag3@msn.com]

Thanks Wendy, I think I need to feel a cold coming on so I can stay home and play!

[Wendy]

Hi Debra ...

Oh I like that ... hope you enjoy the tuts :)

At the bottom of the list are the very early ones I did and they are fun :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi everyone ...

If you find any broken links then please do let me know ...

Wendy

[bwolford]

Another neat idea from the enlightened one. I too feel photoshop flu coming on!

Brice

[Wendy]

Brice ...

Oh I love photoshop flu ... just think several days of nothing but photoshop :)

Wendy

[getzrag3@msn.com]

oh :eek: I thought It was only a cold but photoshop flu is much worse (not)!;) I might have to stay home more than one day. I'm going to master that darn magic extractor if it kills me!

[kayser]

LOL, I haven't mastered that one either. I've been avoiding it.

[Wendy]

I have added the link to the Orb action into here ... I know its not a tutorial but I wanted to keep all the links together :)

Just send me a pm if you want the action ...

Wendy

[Wendy]

Just added a new tutorial on making a Photo Album.

If anyone finds any problems with it just let me know and I will correct them :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

The information on using the Shear tool has now been updated :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

I have now redone a couple of broken links :)

Wendy

[niecole]

Wow is all I can say...This will be so helpful!!

[Wendy]

Hi there ...

Do let us know if you need help with any tutorial you try out :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Thanks for letting me know about the broken links I have just redone them :)

Wendy

[Dorrie H.]

Wendy,

If I may ask, what broken links are you referring to. And in which tutorials.

I'm assuming you did not change any wording...am I correct?

Dorrie

[Wendy]

Hi Dorrie ...

Its not the words ...

I post the images onto Pixentral and after they have been viewed a certain number of times (not sure how many) then you get a message about the bandwidth having been exceeded for the day and try again the next day. Next day its the same message and its not possible to see the image again.

At that stage someone normally sends me a provate message and I just repost the image again and change the link in the tutorial ...

So if anyone does find a tutorial where the image link doesn't please let me know and I'll sort it out ...

Many thanks
Wendy

[Dorrie H.]

Thank You Wendy for the explanation. Now I won't have to bother you anymore with dumb questions. At least on this subject.:D

Dorrie

[Wendy]

Dorrie ...

There is no such thing as a dumb question :) :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

I have now made some changes to the format of the list and updated the links for the tutorials that have moved into the subscriber area.

If you are already logged on to the subscriber area then the links will take you straight to the tutorials :)

Wendy

[bwolford]

Wendy good to see your great work show up on the web site! This is a testament to your skills AND the first step to your book "Wendy's Wonders: Elements 4 by the Enlightened Elder." Can I get an autographed copy?

Brice

[Bayla]

Wow Wendy!

You've made it to the subscriber area tuts! I'm glad I'm a subscriber!!

Bayla

[w7vp]

Wendy did you ever do a tut on embossing a face into a tree?:confused:

[bwolford]

Do you mean a displacement map? I have one if you want it. It's no Wendy Williams tut, but it works.

Brice

[w7vp]

Is that what it is called Brice? I have seen a face embossed on a tree and that was what I was thinking of.

Bill

[bwolford]

Yes, it's called a displacement map.

Here's a link to my tut. It requires Adobe PDF.

Brice's Displacement Map Tut (http://www.thewolfords.com/DisplacementMapCarving.pdf)

Brice

[Wendy]

I have just reorganised the list ...

Hopefully it all works OK .. let me know if you find anything that doesn't :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

I have now added "Making a Cut Out Template" to the list :)

Wendy

[Dorrie H.]

Oh, Wendy, that looks just great. I have always wanted to do something like that. Now I'll just have to give it a try....Thank You, Thank You. :)

Dorrie

[Wendy]

Hi Dorrie ...

I started a thread about it ... if you do make one then why not post it in the thread :)

Here is the link

http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11533

Wendy

[NRiceDesigns]

Hi Dorrie ...


So if anyone does find a tutorial where the image link doesn't please let me know and I'll sort it out ...

Many thanks
Wendy

Wency, perhaps it's just Pixentral, but I tried the following links today & the links have expired.

Page Curls
http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3605

Shear Filter
http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2682

Complex Signature Brush
http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?t=427

Kaleidoscope
http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1036

[Wendy]

Hi Nita ...

I think it was just a problem on Pixentral ... they all seems to be working again now :)

Thank very for letting me know ... and anytime you see a broken link please do tell me about it ...

Wendy

[Wendy]

Just added a new to tutorial to the list :)

Wendy

[rtronick]

I have now added "Making a Cut Out Template" to the list :)

Wendy

Where do I find "Fransisco's Corners". I'd like to check them out.
Thanks!

Randy T

[kayser]

Hi- They're available on Adobe Studio Exchange. http://share.studio.adobe.com/ Just go there and search on Francisco.

[bwolford]

Wendy, your list is quite long. Which is the new one?

Brice

[Wendy]

I have just added Making a Book to the list :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Updated ... for the Orb Action and the Custom Shape Tags :)

Wendy

[NRiceDesigns]

Thanks for the tags Wendy

[Wendy]

I have now added "Making a Folder" to the list :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

I have now added "Making Adhesive Tape" to the list :)

Wendy

[Benny Pedersen]

I have now added "Making Adhesive Tape" to the list :)

Wendy

Hi Wendy - I have added this thread (post #1) to my Follow Up page (see my signature below)

_

[Wendy]

Hi Benny ...

What a good idea to keep track of things :)

Wendy

[Benny Pedersen]

Hi Benny ...

What a good idea to keep track of things :)

Wendy

Glad you like it :)

I also think that this interesting find you will think:

http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?p=158681#post158681

[Dorrie H.]

Wendy,

Once again Thank You for the Mini Tutorial (Adhesive Tape).

[Wendy]

I have added "Making a Box" to the list ... hope you enjoy it :)

Wendy

[SleeveTugger]

Noticed the box tutorial yesterday, I need some time to try it out.

Thanks Wendy!:)

[jvolpe]

Wendy, thanks for all your many hours spent making these great tuts. I enjoy making them and it's a great learning experience.
Janis :)

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I tried to find an easy way to make a box as people seem to have problems getting the perspective right ... now fingers crossed that people find this way easier to do :)

Wendy
PS ... Thanks Janis .. I really enjoy writing them :)

[peaches]

wendy, I am trying to do your distorting rectangles mini tut but am lost. I am making memory books for my granddaughter's soccer team and would love to use this frame. I know this is asking alot but could you please give me step by step instructions on how to do this. Thank you
sue

[Wendy]

Hi Peaches ...

I have started a new thread for this ... just click on the link below and I will try to help you :)

http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?p=167570#post167570

Wendy

[peaches]

ok, i will do that right away

[NRiceDesigns]

Thanks for another TUT Wendy! I look forward to trying it.

[Wendy]

Hi ..

I have added Making a Formal Presentation Backgound to the tutorial list ... hope that you enjoy it :)

Wendy

[NMarti]

Thanks Wendy. I like this one a lot. Here's one I did of husband and daughter at Busch Gardens and colored the background.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1Ec3L7RUf6ZkcdpHrNHiFKl9D2mgZH1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Ec3L7RUf6ZkcdpHrNHiFKl9D2mgZH1)

[Wendy]

Hi Nancy ...

Oh I like that ... the colours work really well with the effect :)

Wendy

[JEGavlas]

I am trying to follow your photo album tutorial. I got lost on step seven:

7. Then add a layer style to it. Layer Style>Bevel>Sharp Inner Bevel.

I cannot get to this. I go Layer>Layer Style and the only thing that is not greyed out is Hide all effects.

What am I doing wrong?

Joe

[Wendy]

Hi Joe ...

... and welcome to the forum :)

To Add a Layer Style you need to go the the Styles and Effects Pallette ... that should be on your screen over to the right. If not just do Window>Styles and Effects and make sure that it is checked.

Then go to the Styles & Effects Palette ... Select Layer Styles in the first box and then Bevels in the second one.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1t8OJ93TLdhS3RNh9JHCxJEuzpnox_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1t8OJ93TLdhS3RNh9JHCxJEuzpnox)

Wendy :)

[Wendy]

I have updated the list to show the Anchor Brushes and the Snowflake ones :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

I have updated the list to show the Deckle Edge Custom Shape Set :)

Wendy

[TexasRose]

Wendy,

I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate all the time and effort you take to help so many of us... Whether it's creating a wonderful tutorial, or answering questions that any of us asks...

It has made such a difference to me and has helped me feel a bit more creative and knowledgeable about PSE. How very kind of you to be so gracious and helpful.

Thanks again.....and I add you to my Thanksgiving blessings.

[Wendy]

Hi ...

Oh that is so nice of you ... :)

Hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving ...

Wendy

[NRiceDesigns]

Welcome JEGavlis & TexasRose. You're going to love it here. Everyone is so quick to help with any questions we have AND we always have the incredible Wendy!

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Making Lined Paper (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/t_lined.php)

Hope that you enjoy it :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi ..

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Making an Antique Folding Frame (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/t_antique_frame.php)

Hope that you enjoy it :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi ..

I have just updated the list for set of Valentine Heart Brushes

Hope that you enjoy using them :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list ti show a new tutorial Making and Decorating an Easter Egg (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/t_easteregg.php)

Hope that you enjoy it :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi ..

I have just updated the list to show two new tutorials ..

Making a Card Display (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_carddisplay.php) and
Making Marble (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_makingmarble.php)

Wendy :)

[Punkinsmom]

Wendy, has anyone told you lately how much we all appreciate your tuts and guidance? You're awesome!

[grammom]

Oh, thank you so much, Wendy. I've wanted so badly to know how to make a card display. Thank you, thank you, thank you. http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/champion.gif
Today is my dad's birthday. I'll have to practice the tutorial and create something for him.
Much appreciated, Su

[NMarti]

Thanks for this one Wendy. I gave it a try using the valentines I had made. A little off-season but they worked.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1CVK3uOU02CfswTRvxIUh6BXN9O2W0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1CVK3uOU02CfswTRvxIUh6BXN9O2W0)

[Wendy]

Hi ...

Glad that you like the new ones .. and Nancy wow that is just so good !! :)

Wendy

[philpickering]

I have just updated the list ti show a new tutorial Making and Decorating an Easter Egg (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/t_easteregg.php)


Thanks for the tutorial Wendy! :)

I got to play with some new areas (for me) in Photoshop Elements, and after about two dozen attempts I managed to get a half-decent swirl on my egg with the help of my graphics tablet.

Just a few questions, if that's OK with you:

1. The shadow you've done doesn't look as if you've blurred it. Am I right? It looks great as it is, and fits well with the pseudo-illustrative style of the egg.

2. Where did you get the flower custom shape from? The ones that come with Photoshop Elements 5 seem a little over complicated for a chocolate egg.

3. Love the wood texture you've used for the background... did you add some depth-of-field to it by using some blur on it?

Now on to adding a ribbon... ;)

Thanks again,

Phil

[Wendy]

Hi Phil ...

... and welcome to the forum :)

Hey you are just up the road from me ... well not too far away as I am just north of Nuneaton !!

First thing is do let us see your Easter Egg :) ..

The shadow has just the tiniest amount of blur probably not more that 2 or 3 pixels, the funny thing is that shadow in real life are actually are a lot crisper than you think. I just love shadows ...

The flower custom shape is one I made myself ... I use CS2 as well so I can make my own shapes. Sadly you can't do that in Elements ..

... and the wood well that actually is a photograph of a wooden floor. Not quite sure where I picked it up but I do use it a lot :)

Glad that you enjoyed the tut ...

Wendy

[kimh]

Thanks Wendy:D :D
kimh

[Wendy]

hi ...

Just to let you know that I have updated the list (page 1 of this thread) to add a new tutorial, its called Making a Marble Column (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_marblecolumn.php)

You can use any pattern to make it ... but I liked the marble effect from the Making Marble (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_makingmarble.php) tutorial.

Hope you enjoy it :)

Wendy

[msbrad]

Wendy, I am excited to see the new tutorials you've done.
I just need to finish this eclectic class-hw, then on to learn for ME!
m

[CarolR]

Hi, Wendy -- I just saw your images in the mini tutorial - Fun with Gradients. How did you do that? Are you working off of one layer or many layers?

I've given it a try, but I can't get individual areas like you had. Do you have a screen shot of what you did?

They are absolutely stunning!

TIA

[Wendy]

Hi Carol ...

Its a couple of years ago since I did those ... so I don't still have the images.

However each image was simply on one layer ... and its just a case of experimenting with them until you get something you like :)

Wendy

[CarolR]

Thanks, Wendy. I will give it a try. Your directions say white, but it looks like your background is black. Correct?

[Wendy]

Hi Carol ...

When you use the gradient tool set to difference it changes the color of the background each time you do another stroke. The key is changing its mode to difference and then using one of the preset gradients ... :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Baby in a Flower (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_babyflower.php)

Hope that you enjoy it ... and I look forward to seeing your images :)

Wendy

[PennyY]

Wendy - this is a wonderful tutorial. I must do this. Thanks.

[Wendy]

Thanks for letting me know that one of the image links to a tutorial on the forum was broken ... I have now fixed it :)

Wendy :)

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Making Folded Fabric Curtains (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_makingcurtains.php)

Hope that you enjoy it ... and I look forward to seeing your images :)

Wendy

[PennyY]

I love the Fabric Folding tutorial. Worked with it yesterday. So much can be done with this. Thanks Wendy.

[Wendy]

Hi Penny ...

When you have finished do let us see what you made :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Making Making a Coloured Photograph Frame (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_coloredphotoframe.php)

Hope that you enjoy it ... and I look forward to seeing your images :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Making Business Cards (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_businesscards.php)

Hope that you enjoy it ... and I look forward to seeing your cards

Wendy :)

[digital dotty]

Hi Wendy, I'm so new I squeak. So I'm lost in the forum trying to find the tut for Orbs. In your Mimi Tut list I click on it, but then find you refer to Betty's thread, butI can't find that. Can you tell me exactly how to get the Orb Tut? If you can help me then I won't be in "Orb-it" anymore.Thank you so much. digital dotty

[Wendy]

Hi Dotty ...

Oh I really don't know where the original thread was ... I made an action to make the orbs.

You can download that from the Subscribers Atea>downloads section ... then you will be able to orb everything (Its very addictive ) :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Hollow Illusions (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_hollow_illusions.php)

Hope that you enjoy it ... and I look forward to seeing the illisions that you create :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Making a Catman (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_catman.php)

Hope that you enjoy making catmen ... or catwomen :)

Experiment & enjoy ...

Wendy

[amazingmary]

I was trying to access Wendy's tutorials and it only comes up with a screen to log in again as a subscriber- I'm not a subscriber but am logged into the forum- when I tried to go join as a subscriber it states they are no longer taking subscribers as they are discontinuing the newsletters- so how does one get to what is referred to as the subscriber area to see wonderful Wendy's tutorials?? Anyone have any ideas? Thanks ahead for your help!

[ladybug]

amazingmary, you must subscribe to the newsletter to be able to have access to the subscriber area. (note: personally subscribing was the best thing i did all year.) There are many written and video tutorials. As well as Wendys tutorials. The log in for the gallery is not the same as the log in for subscribers. Sorry, but it truely is worth subscribing to.

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I honestly don't know if new people will be able to view the tutorials now ... but hopefully over the next few days we will get clarification of if it is going to be possible :)

Just keep checking and lets see what is said :)

Wendy

[ladybug]

I bet you are correct Wendy, i posted before i read what Matt had to say.

[Pssequimages]

Thank you so much ---for ALL these amazing tuts, these links, and your dedication to building our skills. When you put this all together--you blew me AWAY!!!! More than 32THOUSAND thank you's Wendy!

[Wendy]

Hi ...

What a nice thing to say :) ...

Thank you ..

Wendy

[kimh]

I agree. Wendy there are no words to say how wonderful you have been.
Kimh

[Stoney]

I bet you are correct Wendy, i posted before i read what Matt had to say.
Where do I find what Matt had to say?
Thanks........David

[Wendy]

Hi David ...

Here is a link to the thread:

http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30815

Wendy :)

[kimmer]

Wendy,

I tried to open a few of your mini tuts and got the old page saying that I am not a subscriber.

I am fairly new to forums and may not understand--this Elements Village page, is that the new forum's name? Is the old forum taking a new name?

Is there any way to access these mini tuts if I am not a paid subscriber on the old forum?

As you can see, the brain doesn't always work right and I remain in a state of constant confusion.

Kimmer

[Wendy]

Hi Kimmer ...

Most of my tutorials are in the subscriber area (but a few at the bottom of the list are on the forum) :)

Things here are in a state of change and the newsletter and subscriber area are being discontinued sometime in the first quarter of 2008. So sadly unless you were a subscriber before they closed subscriptions you will not be able to access them.

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Making a Christmas Menu Card (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_cmascardmenu.php)

Hope that you enjoy it ... and I look forward to seeing your menus :)

Wendy

[ladybug]

thanks wendy i will post a done menu when i get the chance. Right now it is off to work.

[ladybug]

wendy thanks for your key chain and metallic ribbon border tutorials. You really are sweet. Thanks a lot. I have learned so many new skills from your tutorials, and tools i never knew i had.

[Mr Drizz]

photoshopelementsuser.com isn't taking any new subscriber :confused:

But the other tut's are excellent.

[Wendy]

Glad that you like them :)

Wendy

[Plummer]

Is there a particular reason why new subscribers aren't being accepted at this point in time?

Emma.

[ladybug]

Emma the newsletter is going to be discontinued that is why they are no longer taking subscribers.

[ladybug]

Wendy i love how easy your instructions are for the key chain i had no idea that holding the shift key down would repeat the link . Here is a picture of mine hope you like it.http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1Mf2om98fxYZjLgTJgPw32UnrwB5R80_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Mf2om98fxYZjLgTJgPw32UnrwB5R80)

[Wendy]

Hey that is fanstic ... well done :)

Wendy

[msbrad]

Great key chain.

Wendy,
I'm excited to "see" the list of tuts on one page (updated). Need to go look into the "Wendy folder" and double check myself...making sure nothing is missing.
m

[Wendy]

Hi Michelle ...

Donlt forget to look at the Scrapbooking ones too:

Here are both links ...


Wendy's Mini Tutorials (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3641)
Wendy's Scrapbooking Mini Tutorials (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?p=88048)

Wendy :)

[ladybug]

I used the shear filter on this one, of course i learned the shear filter from Wendy. Thanks a million.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/16C1yf0qf1Ce23wMvckHEqSCmwjG3Z_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=16C1yf0qf1Ce23wMvckHEqSCmwjG3Z)

[Wendy]

Oh you did really well with that one :)

Wendy

[kimmer]

I checked your list of mini tuts and could not find "key chain and metallic ribbon border tutorials" that some people submitted.

Is it not one of the free ones? Maybe I do not know its correct name?

Is there anyway, now that we can't subscribe, to pay separately for your tutorials?

Thanks again for your help.
kimmer

[Wendy]

Hi ...

That one is in the Scrapbooking Tutorial ... but they are all on the subscriber area ...

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

Wendy

[Kauanoe]

Wendy...

How can a person access your subscription tutorials since Elements is not currently accepting any new subscribers?

Thanks,
Kauanoe

[Wendy]

Hi Kauanoe ..

I'm sorry but its not possible to ... there are the ones at the bottom of the list that are on the forum but those are the only ones available.

Wendy :)

[Plummer]

Emma the newsletter is going to be discontinued that is why they are no longer taking subscribers.
Thanks for the heads up. :)

[CASparky]

Hello Wendy,

Just FYI, the Links in your 'Mini Tuts on the Forum' -
"Making Hair and Beards" do not work.

(Not really sure if there is anything you can do with same?)

Thanks, Lou

[Wendy]

Hi Lou ...

I just tried the links and they worked for me ... but they did take a little while to load.

Hee they are again ...

Here is the link to the hair brushes:

http://www.creativemac.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=19869

Just download them and install them into Elements ..... and here is the link to the hair tutorial ...

http://www.creativemac.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=19756-2

[CASparky]

Thanks Wendy!

I became so engrossed yesterday in clicking and copying I neglected to say Thanks!! They loaded just fine this time.

I also went looking for an upgrade (like Photoshop Elements 5, or even 4), however unless I change Operating Systems, that is not an option.
Guess I'll just have to keep plugging away in 2!!

Thanks Again, Lou

[Wendy]

Hi Lou ...

Oh that is good news, so glad that you were able to follow the link :)

Must admit that PSE2 is still my favourite version ...

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Making Stained Glass (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_stained_glass.php)

Hope that you enjoy it ... and I look forward to seeing your stained glass :)

Wendy

[CASparky]

Hello Wendy,

I figured someone would say.. Thanks!

(Unless I misunderstood the intent?..)


Sorry to say, I was too slow on becoming a subscriber thus I cannot get into the website.

Thanks Anyway, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Lou

[Wendy]

Hi Lou ...

So sorry that you can't try out the tutorial ...

... and I do hope that you and your family have a great Christmas :)

Wendy

[Bayla]

Lou,

Don't worry, a few threads have been started thanking Wendy for this latest tutorial & showcasing their own efforts.

I think it's such a shame that they couldn't allow people to subscribe even for a few months.

In the meantime if you're looking for another excellent Stained Glass tutorial, take a look at Jo's:

http://www.chambersofmyheart.com/myhtml/tutorials01.html

Bayla

[CASparky]

THANKS for the link BAYLA. (Sorry if that is repeat as I am not real familiar with the template.)

I am FAR from the level of even starting on Stain Glass designs.
I am still attempting to understand LEVELS, plus everything else in that area.
I shall use Wendy's Levels mini-tutorial after the Holidays to work on same! She seems to have the knack of explaining various items to those of us so challenged. (After attempting two books on Photoshop Elements, I sort of just plain gave up!!)(Why books are not rated (say 'Beginner' to 'Advanced') is beyond me!!)
Oh I'd love to see some Photoshop Elements video tutorials - even just one! However it seems like those in the business figure it is not worthwhile. (I have ordered the one offering, thus I may see something?)
I cannot however, see combining Imaging and Video in Photoshop Elements? They are two entirely different fields. (I know!, too much rambling!!)
Thanks Again, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
CHEERS, Lou

[jojo99]

Great tut Wendy, I'm printing this out now so I can have a go over the holidays :-)
Jo

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Making a Pencil (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_a_pencil.php)

Hope that you enjoy it ... :)

Wendy

[starkarlis]

Wendy,

I saved your tuts from the elements homepage, but now what do I do with them..how do I get them into elements 5?

Thanks!!:D

[Wendy]

Hi ...

My tutorials are just a set of instructions on how to create things in Elements ... they don't install in it.

Just follow the instructions to make the item :)

Wendy

[starkarlis]

I am sorry to be a TOTAL moron, but when I open the file, it opens my elements 5 and nothing is there. Please spoon feed me info!!

Thanks so much! I love your stuff and lok forward to using it!

[Bayla]

What file are you opening?

Bayla

[starkarlis]

The zip file I downloaded into my documents. Is that correct? Thanks!!

[Bayla]

OK. Let's start at the beginning. You are posting in a thread about Wendy's mini tutorials. That's all they are - tutorials, you just click on them, read them and then follow instructions to make things. They are not zip files, so maybe you are talking about something else and if so, what:confused:

Bayla

EDIT: I suddenly had a thought. Are you perhaps talking about Wendy's downloads in the Subscriber area? They are zip files.

[starkarlis]

Yes you are a genius, thanks for being able to figure out my limited mind:D I downloaded the files from the subscriber website. Please break it down for me the EASIEST way to read and learn how to do this!!

I am so thankful for all of you being so generous w/info!!!

[Bayla]

OK. Next question. What have you downloaded? Brushes or shapes or actions? Also what version of PSE are you using - makes a difference which path you use to place them in Elements.

Bayla

[starkarlis]

I have downloaded all of them from the users page. I just upgraded from 3 to 5.

Thanks

[Bayla]

OK. Let's start with the brushes. If they are zipped you first need to unzip them. They will have an .abr extension. You need to put them in this folder:
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 5.0\Presets\Brushes

Is that clear so far?

Bayla

Did you also download Wendy's Orb action? If so take a look at THIS POST (http://www.elementsvillage.com/forums/showpost.php?p=228988&postcount=5) by Wendy - she explains better than I can how to install it!

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Making a Gift Bag (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_a_gift_bag.php)

Hope that you enjoy it ... and I look forward to seeing your gift bags :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Making a Vinyl Record (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_a_record.php)

Hope that you enjoy it ... :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Making a Record Label (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_a_record_label.php)

Hope that you enjoy it ... :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Making a Black & White Portrait (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_blk_wht_potrait.php)

Hope that you enjoy it ... :)

Wendy

[slolymade]

In Elements 6.0, the background behind the brushes pull down is dark gray and I have a very hard time seeing my brushes. Is there a way I can change the background to light and the brushes to black. I already use large thrumbnail. I just love to scrapbook but I need to see!

[jjvera00]

An option may be to change our setting from Large Thumbnail to Stroke Thumbnail. Then you can at least see how your brush will stroke like in a lighter background compared to a black brush point with a dark background.

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Using Silhouettes to add Impact to an Image (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_silhoutte_to_image.php)

Hope you enjoy it :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I have just updated the list and added a new tutorial Making a Balloon (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_a_balloon.php)

Hope you enjoy it :)

Wendy

[ladybug]

See how you are, now i am really curious. I am excited to have some new stuff to play with . Thanks Wendy

[Wendy]

hi ...

I have just updated the list to show a new tutorial Making a Birthday Card Part 1 (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_making_birthday_card.php)

This show how to make the outside of a card ... part 1 will show how to make the inside.

Hope you enjoy it

Wendy

[chestnutmare]

Thank you so much Wendy!

I truly enjoy your tuts and have learned a lot from them! I am very grateful for you sharing your expertise.

I have always loved making my own cards but have not been able to do it digitally. I am looking forward to doing this tut and then learning how to do the inside. :)

Thanks again,
Mary

[Wendy]

Hi Mary ...

Do let us know how you go on making the card ... next month part 2 will show you how to make the inside of the card :)

Wendy

[LaDonna]

I am a Photoshop elements 5 user. I subscribed to classes for $24.99 which are normally, I think, is a lesson each day for 21 days. I have learned a lot and come to this site from time to time looking for Wendy's list of tutorials. Lately, I have not seen any of the tutorials.
Have the rules changed. Please advised what I have to do get locate some of the tutorials here. Thanks in advance for your help. - LaDona

[Wendy]

Hi LaDonna ...

Most of my tutorials are on the PET subscriber area .. if you are a subscriber you can just logon and then use the list in the first message of these threads to access the tutorials :)

Wendy's Mini Tutorials ... PET Subscriber Area (http://www.elementsvillage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3641)
Wendy's Scrapbooking Mini Tutorials ... PET Subscriber Area (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?p=88048)

there are also a few here on the forum:

Wendy's Min Tutorials ... Village Forum (http://www.elementsvillage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34599)


Hope that helps :)

Wendy

[LaDonna]

I am not a subscriber. I only subscribed to the Retouching on-line course. Great course. I should probably pay for the Layers course. I really like the on-line courses. Each lesson is less than 5 minutes of video. My only wish is that I could take the classes as my own pace and not have to wait until the next day to view a new lesson.

[Wendy]

Hi LaDonna ...

It really is worth subscribing ... not only do you get the 8 newsletters a year but your also get access to the subscriber area and there are over 300 tutorials in there.

So its great value :)

Wendy

[Inspeqtor]

My only wish is that I could take the classes as my own pace and not have to wait until the next day to view a new lesson.

I have not taken any classes yet at KelbyTraining, but my understanding was from reading other threads here at the Village is that you can watch more than one video per day if you wanted to. When the Elements classes were under the PET website, at that time you did have to wait for a new day to watch the next video.

Am I right or wrong on this?????

[riversidema]

On the PET site I have been watching 3-5 videos a day.

[Wendy]

Oh my goodness ... :eek:

Do hope that you are enjoying them :)

Wendy

[Inspeqtor]

On the PET site I have been watching 3-5 videos a day.

If you would like, you can save the videos to your hard drive, or preferably an external hard drive. You can save all the videos or just the ones you would like to save. If you save them all, that will take some time as there are soooo many!

[riversidema]

They are great. I am finally into 2006! Lots of notes taken and sometimes I actually remember how to do what I just saw....
A slow process (the watching) but well worth it. Plus it is just fun to see what Dave Cross is going to do @ the end.

[Wendy]

Oh I love the way he ends his tuts ... sadly in the later ones he stopped doing it :)

Wendy

[chestnutmare]

Hi Mary ...

Do let us know how you go on making the card ... next month part 2 will show you how to make the inside of the card :)

Wendy

Hi Wendy,
Thank you so much for the card tutorial. My hubby asked me if I could make him a card and I was able to make one up real quick. Now, to print it.:)
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/15mGOElI7KAVoLb1fB3ggHeBg7630_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=15mGOElI7KAVoLb1fB3ggHeBg7630)htt p://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1t0fv7RQTHPiYPoLb6akayeDLHquLx0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1t0fv7RQTHPiYPoLb6akayeDLHquLx0)

[Wendy]

Hi Mary ..

Oh that looks great ... I am sure that he will appreciate it :)

Wendy

[ladybug]

I did not find a thread on this so i had to post this. Hope you like this. Wendy you always make things so simple. Although i could not find the option under gradient from foreground to transparent i faked it.(Hope you are feeling better).
Here is my frame.
2945

[ladybug]

Wendy does have a new tutorial in the subscriber area. A fold out frame. I did not see it posted. So i thought i would mention it. Besides i thought you might take a lot and let me know how you like my results in the previous post. :D I know Wendy is under the weather and i did not see it posted so i thought i would be a loud mouth.

[Wendy]

Thanks Judy :)

Here is the link to it:

Making a Fold Out Photograph (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscriber/tutorials/tw_fold_out_photo.php)

Wendy