Quick Christmas Wreath

by Norma Armstrong
Skill Level: Easy
Materials needed: PI 7 & Spruce Leaf Stamp
Description: This tutorial shows you how to create a Chrismas wreath using the paint on edges technique.
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Create a new image, 400 x 400 is okay. Then create a new path outline circle. I'm using 200x200 pixels for this sample.
snapshot2a.gif Now select the stamp tool. Pick a tube, such as a spruce leaf stamp. Choose the following settings for this example.
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snapshot3.gif Now select Effect - Paint on Edges (Shift+P) from the menu. You should have something like this. You may wish to go back and choose the angular setting from the stamp menu (3rd option under Order) for a less random appearance, and redo Paint on edges.
snapshot4.jpg You may wish to lighten the wreath at this moment if it looks too dark for you. Select all the objects and group them. Then lighten by selecting Format - Hue & Saturation. A setting of 20 lightness is good. You may wish ungroup and move the leaves around if you wish.
snapshot5.jpg Finally add any decorations you wish. I added the Bells shape from the Object Libraries - Image Library in Easy Pallette (Press the F2 Key to bring it up easily). I also created some ornaments using the different settings from the Material Attribute Gallery.

Copyright © 2002 Norma Armstrong
Do not take these tutorials and sell or redistribute them as part of any collection, or claim that they are your own work. But any image you create using these tutorials listed on these pages, is yours to do with what you like. While I am thankful for links back to my site, they are not required.
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