The idea for this tut, came from
Trixie Scraps Designs. I made it for PSP users. I used PSP X3, but can be made in later and earlier versions (if it has the spherize settings).
This is for people who have a working knowledge of PSP.
You can download the template I made
HERE:
Open 1 or more pictures you want to use. For simplicity, I am using 1 picture of my grandson Danny.
Copy and close originals.
Open the template in PSP. Make a copy and close the original.
Make a square selection on the part you want to use and Paste As A New Image. I am using just Danny's face.
Copy this image.
Select the top left square of your template with the magic wand.
Hold down the Shift Key and select all the other squares in the top row.
Add a layer at the top.
Paste Into Selection.
Select None.
You should have this:
Copy this top layer and Paste As New Image.
Make the squares layer active.
Using the Magic Wand select the 1st square of row 2. Hold down the shift key and select all the other squares in that row.
Make the top layer active.
Copy the Image you made of the 1 row of pictures.
Go back to your template and Paste Into Selection.
*Make the squares layer active.
Using the Magic Wand select the 1st square of row 3. Hold down the shift key and select all the other squares in that row.
Make the top layer active.
Paste Into Selection.
Repeat the above steps till all rows are filled. You should have this:
Make the background layer active and change colors or add a paper. Whatever you prefer. I'm going to use the blue in his shirt.
Layers Merge Visible
Add a layer.
Using the selection tool, draw a circle to fill your image. Fill with any color.
Cut and Paste it back in so it is centered.
You can delete the empty layer if it helps you stay organized.
Select Float the circle, Invert Selection.
Make the picture layer active and hit the Delete Key.
You can delete the solid circle layer.
Select Float teh picture layer.
Go to Effects, Geometric Effects, Spherize.
In the drop down menu, select Strong Circle.
Deselect.
You should have a picture sphere!!!
Now you are free to decorate as you wish. I added a rim, shadow to the edge, and I used items from Little Buckaroo Scrap Kit by
Shabby Miss Jenn to mine:
I hope you enjoyed the tutorial and I would love to see what you have done with it.
Hugs,
DeLoris
