My First Combo Creation

[mljrbg]

Even though this took me all evening to do I'm finally happy with it. I even combined a couple of things!! I like the overlay a lot.

Mary Lou

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1hCreapY7qae4RUAVTExyRL42kC_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1hCreapY7qae4RUAVTExyRL42kC)

[Sepiana]

Hi Mary Lou,

I really like this. Well done! I love the way the door looks (I'm crazy about wood textures.)

What did you combine to get this effect? I seem to recognize only one tutorial. It looks like it took a fair amount of work.

[Diana]

Mary Lou, that looks really nice. Sort of a color sketch effect.

Diana

[kevq]

Mary Lou,
nice effect, really like it.
Kev.

[billz]

Very, very nice Mary Lou!!:)

Bill

[Martha]

You really did a good job with your photo!
Martha

[JulieM]

Very nice! Doors and windows are some of my favorite subjects... :)

[mljrbg]

Sepiana, here is what I did. I always mean to write down what I am doing but then I add this and delete this and on and on and so it doesn't get written down. Since I still am having problems with the stained glass, I recreated this. I started out using the tut in our new Elements Magazine, From Photo to Coloring Book (on pg. 7). I strayed at Step 5 and did my own thing. Please let me know if you have any questions. You can PM me if you want.

Have fun. Hope it works!!

Open photo and make 1 copy>turn off background.
Choose Enhance>Convert to BW>Select Newspaper. Adjust sliders to liking>OK. (I adjusted contrast up)
Choose Enhance>Unsharp Mask. Enter 100% in the amount field, 2 for radius and 0 for threshold. (For more contrast run Unsharp Mask once or twice more Ctl F)
Choose Filter menu>Stylize>Find Edges. (Should look like sketch now)

I did my own thing starting at Step 5.
Create New Layer and use brush to change background. (My background was white with a lot of black flecks. The brush took away most of the black flecks.)
Merge layer down (should be on top of photo copy)>Overlay.
Adjustment layer>make necessary adjustments.
Choose Brush>clean up background more if desired.

I cropped my picture>made a new layer>used Wendy’s Deckle Edge Brush>added my picture>made a new layer>added color and used that for bottom layer.

[mljrbg]

Thanks everyone for your nice comments. I was very excited when I finished it and couldn't believe that I even added some of my own steps!!

Mary Lou

[Joe M]

Very nice Mary Lou. You are really taking this to the next step now. I bet we see some amazing things in the next few months.

[Sepiana]

Hi Mary Lou,

Thanks for the prompt reply. I copied/pasted the instructions and can't wait to try them out. Something new! By the way, are you referring to the latest issue of the Newsletter? I haven't received it yet. I wonder when I'm going to get it .

[mljrbg]

Thanks Joe, I appreciate your kind words and encouragement. I really enjoy PSE and of course this forum!! It has kind of...taken over my life!!

Mary Lou

[mljrbg]

Sepiana, I got my new issue last week. Hope you get yours soon. Let me know how the tut goes.

Mary Lou

[Jancy]

Mary Lou that came out wonderful--Good work!

[vawitt]

It looks great! love the colors and the special touches you added.

~Val

[mljrbg]

Thanks Jancy and Val for your nice comments. It was a learning experience and fun as well.

ML

[tpatand]

I'm trying to make a photo look like a coloring book picture, one that someone could fill in...does anyone know how to do that?

[Sepiana]

Hi tpatand, welcome aboard!

Here's a thread (http://www.elementsvillage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47073&highlight=coloring+book) on this topic. If you need any further help, just post back.

[pacfam]

Mary Lou, your hard work was so worthwhile! This is so nice! Would make a lovely card. Good going!

[Martha]

That really looks great, Mary Lou. I like it!!
Martha