"Fall"

You will need
PSP
(I used PSP 9, but it should work with all versions.)
Download supplies here.
namesuppressed Plaid Lite
Filters Unlimited 2


Save the fall leaf tube in your PSP tubes if you don't have some
there already. (Hint there are some great tubes in there that come
with PSP. Check them out.)

Open the fall graphic in PSP. Duplicate 2 times and then close the original.
Minimize one copy.
Be sure to save often or set auto save at 5 or less minutes.
(File > Preferences > Autosave Settings)

Making Backgrounds/Papers 

With the remaining copy of the graphic resize to 350 X 350 pixels. 
Resample using Bicubic, Lock aspect ratio not checked
Resize all layers checked.

Windows - duplicate 2 times for a total of 3 square images.

With first image: Effects > Plugins > namesuppressed > Plaid Lite.
play with the numbers on the first line until you find a plaid you like.
Effects > Plugins >Filters unlimited > Edges, square > square edge 13
Set aside for now.

With second image: Effects > Image Effects > Seamless tile at default.
Effects - Reflection Effects > Pattern > Click on the dice until you find a
pattern you want to use. 
Effects > Plugins >Filters unlimited > Edges, square > square edge 9
Set aside for now.

With the third image: Effects > Image Effects > Seamless tile at default. 
Effects - Reflection Effects > Kaleidoscope. find a pattern and color you like.
Effects - Reflection Effects > Pattern > Click on the dice until you find a
pattern that will compliment your graphic and scrap tag.

Making the Scrap Tag/Header
Open a New Image 600 X 425. (Main Image)
Foreground color #F0C592, Background color #C49074
Set the foreground box to gradient Angel 90, repeats 80, Linear
Flood fill the main image with the gradient. How do you like
that cardboard look?

Copy the plaid image and Paste as a new layer onto the main image.
With the move tool, move it toward the left. Image > Rotate Image >
Free Rotate 10 degrees left. 

Copy 2nd image and Paste as a new layer onto the main image.
With the move tool, move it toward the right. Image > Rotate Image >
Free Rotate 10 degrees right.. 

Copy 3rd image and Paste as a new layer onto the main image.
Image > Resize > to 85% all layers checked.
Leave it in the middle.  Image > Rotate Image >Free Rotate 45 degrees left. 

Maximize the other copy of the graphic you chose. With the selection
tool set to "Square" select a portion of the image you like. Copy and paste
as a new image. Image > resize > to 85% 
Image > Picture Frame - Corners Album Frame outside the image, & Frame canvas checked.
Layers > Merge > Merge All (flatten)
Copy this image and paste as a new layer onto your main image.
Effects - Plugins > MuRa's Meister > Copies

Let's add some elements
I suggest you open a new transparent image about 350 X 350.
Then using your PSP tube tool, find the Autumn Leaves scale 100
and add some leaves to the image. Place each on a new layer.
You can then select and place where you want them. 
You could even colorize them if you need to.

Copy and paste some leaves on your scrap Main image. 
Each on a different layer. Add a drop shadow to each.

Resize the pumpkin101_sbs to 85% four times.
Copy and paste as a new layer onto the main image.
(I made this pumpkin from a tutorial several years ago.
I was once know as sunbonetsue. sbs)

Make a staple. Set your foreground color to pattern.
Find a silver pattern. Use the pen tool set on Vector
and the width of the solid line to 4. Put a slight inner
bevel on it to make it look more real. (The inner bevel should be the one you use for tubes.)

Layer > New Raster Layer>

Use your selection tool to draw a 25pixel rectangle from 
right to left at the top of your main image. Flood fill with
a color from your background. 
Effects > Texture Effects > Blinds W=2; O= 100; light from left top checked;
using a contrasting color. 
In your layer palette drag this layer down to just above Raster 1.
Apply a drop shadow.

Layer > New Raster Layer
Use a "fat" font and a nice pattern and add "Fall" down the left side.

Make sure the top layer is highlighted.
Layer > New Raster Layer
Add your mark.
Layers > Merge > Merge All (flatten)

Image >add border 1 symmetric black
Image >10 symmetric white. Select this border with your magic wand.
Flood fill with one of your patterns.

Add other or different elements to suit your taste. This is just
suggestions. Hopefully you have learned some new things.
After all, that's what it's all about. 

Export through the JPEG optimizer and save.

Background for IncrediLetter.
Use components from your scrappy header to create a background.

This tutorial is just a guide. What you do with it is your choice.
Please do not make changes and then claim it as your own.
It is strictly the results of my playing in PSP and using techniques
I have learn through lessons and experimentation. Any resemblance
to another tutorial written by another is purely coincidental.

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