Making Orbs ...

[Wendy]

A few of us were talking about making Orbs so I thought that I would start a thread about them.

Making basic Orbs is actually quite easy ... all you do is:

First crop your image square
Then do Filter>Distort>Polar Co-ordinates (Polar to Rectangular)
Next flip the image Horizontally
Then flip it Vertically
... and finally do Filter>Distort>Polar Co-ordinates (Rectangular to Polar)

... and there is your orb .. :eek:

You can then use the elliptical marquee to make a circle the same size as your central orb, then Invert the Selection, delete the excess and add a plain background. There are all sorts of possibilities ... and they make great embellishments for scrapbooking :)

Just experiment ... try flipping the orb and play with the blending modes ... it really is fun to do and you can get some totally unexpected results from images.

Here is one I did using a flower ...

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1mE4jepuKrM6GbKtZMhDFMVHIX7If0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1mE4jepuKrM6GbKtZMhDFMVHIX7If0)

Look forward to seeing some of your orbs :)

Wendy

[NMarti]

Wendy
I love doing the orbs. I think folks would be very creative here with them. Let's give it a shot everyone and see what you come up with.
Here are a couple from photos of quilts I took at a quilt show.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1VPxKVVlKglAubKmPiqzhL9IrQMo0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1VPxKVVlKglAubKmPiqzhL9IrQMo0) and http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/13Q2MzAEprNSKb19hZyft0IT2PeoBT_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=13Q2MzAEprNSKb19hZyft0IT2PeoBT)

[patk]

This was fun. Here is mine: http://www.scrappersguide.com/forums/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5168&cat=500&ppuser=556

[Penny]

Wendy - thanks for starting this thread. I am working on mine. Will post when done.

[scrappi06]

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1JJZksRPkwzoQgJYVAf7NEZCnNqcW_thumb.gif (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1JJZksRPkwzoQgJYVAf7NEZCnNqcW)

My orb was made from a picture of snow. Wendy you are such a good teacher and thanks for sharing your knowledge.

http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1JJZksRPkwzoQgJYVAf7NEZCnNqcW

[Christine]

Here is a Christmas one

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1smBmpGaWrBclarAeyDrWuRbl9PCN_thumb.png (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1smBmpGaWrBclarAeyDrWuRbl9PCN)

[Kay]

Okay, I'm trying to resist being drawn into the orb craze again; the last time it happened, I was seeing circles in my sleep!! Here's my project that resulted from the last craze- you'll see why I don't want to do any more!!!
(I love the ones you guys are doing- I have a very similar snow one that I love for winter projects!!)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1xKGalEU9tsFmeOcYWPHGijZKK4LX_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1xKGalEU9tsFmeOcYWPHGijZKK4LX)

[Wendy]

Oh Kay ...

That really is the most amazing orb quilt ever ... its just wonderful :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

I love everyones orbs ... they have all turned out really well ... :)

One of the great things about making them is they are just so much fun to make and you really can't tell which images make good ones until you have tried them.

They really are addictive :eek:

OK I made another one ...

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1xBQl17Wxz5dEFOai6PVsdFNpNcc_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1xBQl17Wxz5dEFOai6PVsdFNpNcc)

Wendy :)

[Penny]

I did it:cool: - mine is from a picture of a large dandelion. This is neat. Thanks Wendy. If it doesn't appear to be correct, please let me know what I might be doing wrong.:)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1nOwhXSgoUhaha3WaIj3l5PLrCQO1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1nOwhXSgoUhaha3WaIj3l5PLrCQO1)

[Penny]

I love everyones orbs ... they have all turned out really well ... :)

One of the great things about making them is they are just so much fun to make and you really can't tell which images make good ones until you have tried them.

They really are addictive :eek:

OK I made another one ...

Wendy :)

Hey Wendy - this is from your WBWT #10 Letter Tag isn't it. Neat!:D

[NMarti]

Ok - I'll add another one too. This one is actually a suspension bridge near where I live.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1sm25nDbJqoLFbZqzOLMbpITTGBq_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1sm25nDbJqoLFbZqzOLMbpITTGBq)

[Kay]

Nancy- I love that one! I hadn't thought of doing bridges. ANd I'm going to try to not go looking through my pictures...:o

[Penny]

Okay - I did another one - must get some work done! This is small in size and also 300 dpi. I tried redoing to make it larger in size but could not duplicate what I had done yesterday. I am thinking about making it into a Stick Pin for the exchange - need to do something around the edge.

This is a sunset from our back yard. I really liked the way it turned out. Just looks like you are walking into the sunset.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1AyJPZtpweev6nnjVEDUYAJ4PsDYtP1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1AyJPZtpweev6nnjVEDUYAJ4PsDYtP1)

[NMarti]

Thanks Kay.
Now - how about Christmas tree ornaments? This is all from scratch and using orbs that I've made. They don't show up to big but you get the idea.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1vXZEqPeeGOaLpKCagU0qbQiCTVRG_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1vXZEqPeeGOaLpKCagU0qbQiCTVRG)

[Penny]

Wow Nancy that is neat!:D

[mimi46]

Thank you so much Wendy. I couldnt resist and tried a few myself.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/10e5I6Qgoxn7Ve7Gz131znUpWY05N_thumb.jpg
http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1l12GAvBcoP7CKoka0fnuTG4l9Qc6
I guess I need to search on how to post pictures :)

[mimi46]

Nancy, WOW! That is really great.
Penny, Vey beautiful!
Everyones is really nice. This is tons of fun.

[Penny]

Thank you so much Wendy. I couldnt resist and tried a few myself.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/10e5I6Qgoxn7Ve7Gz131znUpWY05N_thumb.jpg
http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1l12GAvBcoP7CKoka0fnuTG4l9Qc6
I guess I need to search on how to post pictures :)

mimi46 - just wanted to let you know that your first link only takes you to a thumbnail view. Sure would like to see the larger view. What was your image in the second link? Looks like a flower. Neat looking.

[mimi46]

Hi Penny, They are both done from flowers.
I am going to try again:
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1XKL9JVbEwGcg8G1mh4b85XLjAXVE_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1XKL9JVbEwGcg8G1mh4b85XLjAXVE)
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1l12GAvBcoP7CKoka0fnuTG4l9Qc6_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1l12GAvBcoP7CKoka0fnuTG4l9Qc6)

[Sarah]

Wendy, Thank you so much! This is so much fun. I love seeing everyone's orbs. It's amazing what spectacular results you can get with just a few steps. Thanks again and here is mine: (one of many, I am sure)http://www.scrappersguide.com/forums/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5173&cat=500

[estherf]

Wow, I can see why your dreamed orbs! What a great way to display them. Thanks for letting us see this creation.

[estherf]

This looks so delicate! What could be wrong? Nothing.

[estherf]

What a beautiful idea! You really put a lot of detail into this card.

[Wendy]

Wow ...

All those orbs :eek:

Scrappi ... The snow orb turned out so delicate and its really pretty.

Christine .... Yours looks so Christmassy ... what did you use as an original image ??

Penny ... I love the dandelion it looks like its made of glass :eek: and that sunset rocks !!

Nancy ... Do I see a flip in your suspension bridge ?? and what a great idea using orbs as tree baubles. I must try that :)

Mimi ... They are really pretty ... flowers make great baubles. I'll try and dig out some instructions for posting to pixentral so that you can do a larger view.

Sarah ... Now that will make a great Christmas card ... I just can't work out what you used as an original image, but its very effective.

Hope I didn't miss anyones orb out :)


Wendy

[Christine]

Wendy, I used a photo of my 3 boys in front of a Christmas tree wearing santa hats. Then I did the Kaleidoscope then the orb. I think my avatar is the same thing except I used a photo of one of my boys.

[Wendy]

Hi Christine ...

What a great idea ... it worked really well :)

Wendy

[NMarti]

Wendy
You are very observant. I did the original orb then duplicated it and rotated the layer 180 degrees and changed the blend mode to overlay. Then I merged the two layers, duplicated again and rotated 90 degrees this time. I then changed the blend mode to overlay and merged again so I have 4 rotations merged together. I then added a glass bevel from Jodi's missing styles for Elements.

Kay - the quilt has always been my favorite. It is just beautiful.

Everyone is doing such a great job on the orbs. They are quite fun and very addictive.

[tzigane70]

Here are 3 from me just click the pic (or link )to go to the download site.
water
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1OFC4qaF1BE7BzKh4jlByoZovwfi3_thumb.png (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1OFC4qaF1BE7BzKh4jlByoZovwfi3)

wood
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1lnmtexNsOSq2sGLuq3w6wqNNhaj1_thumb.png (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1lnmtexNsOSq2sGLuq3w6wqNNhaj1)

grass
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1Pt4ikdMom0kBRUSvGzhWKx8uOTR5N1_thumb.png (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Pt4ikdMom0kBRUSvGzhWKx8uOTR5N1)

thanks for the tut.

[Sarah]

Tzigane70, These are beautiful. The first one looks like crystal. Years ago we used to make paperweights with a liquid resin, I forget what it was called, but these remind me of those. Very creative to use the natural elements.

[Franny]

Thanks, Wendy,
I am putting this in my notes.

[Sarah]

I guess I'll need to ask how I get a thumbnail of my picture from Pixentral in here. I tried to copy and paste the code at the bottom but it didn't work. Anyway, I used a portion of this tree for my orb. Thanks, Sarah http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1uZ3jP4ByBMeq1EK0pSlFczT97rBM

[Parker]

Penny I love the dandelion orb, thanks for letting us know what you used. Nancy your Christmas card is outstanding, what a great idea to use orbs for ornaments. Everyone who has posted an orb, I am soooo impressed, they are all beautiful.

I was thinking, wouldn't it be a great idea if when posting an orb, we could also post the original photo. That way it would give us an idea of what works well for something we would like to create.

Christine How do you do a Kaleidoscope. I really am new to this!!!

[letdolphin]

Oh this is fun .. I used this paper I made with the burn tool
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1XFXgqdbLxWolWgT1j3qJNaLKxwj3_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1XFXgqdbLxWolWgT1j3qJNaLKxwj3)
to make this
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1LI5AvLzvosoJBX8k1V0LSk5Ok5h52_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1LI5AvLzvosoJBX8k1V0LSk5Ok5h52)

[Penny]

Parker - great idea on posting the pictures also. Here are mine.

Dandelion Picture:
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1kTVHC5BZAlXD125qLR6Ivk7WQc6zt0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1kTVHC5BZAlXD125qLR6Ivk7WQc6zt0)

Dandelion Orb:
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1nOwhXSgoUhaha3WaIj3l5PLrCQO1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1nOwhXSgoUhaha3WaIj3l5PLrCQO1)


Sunset Picture:
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1xhL4DfkMvGfzi3FFy4AEWo6ZKaa0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1xhL4DfkMvGfzi3FFy4AEWo6ZKaa0)

Sunset Orb:
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1AyJPZtpweev6nnjVEDUYAJ4PsDYtP1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1AyJPZtpweev6nnjVEDUYAJ4PsDYtP1)

[Sissy]

Oh wow. These orbs are so fantastic. I'm absolutely ill with myself though. I made about four orbs back when Wendy first posted in the threads about the pins, and now I can't find where I filed them. How frustrating. I'll keep looking.

[Winterfox]

I tried this. Had a little trouble getting the marquee tool working, but finally figured it out. The orb is in my gallery at: http://www.scrappersguide.com/forums/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5182&cat=500
The pic is of a white male peacock.
Carol

[Sissy]

Here's my first one:

http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1u3uOR1syrhl7hZTA6kfaAR20Dtg21

And my second:
http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1T8eMDObpawF7UC9c40t2MZZoNGb1

I know, I'm sick, sick; but I just couldn't help myself. Can you identify this one?? Look closely at my avatar!

http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1ThOeIqCumgbRGsCqSIZgI6tqiBPyg0

[netite]

Alright, Wendy, I don't know whether to thank you or be mad at you. I can see how this could become rather addicting. I choose to thank you for your instructions for making these orbs. Here is my first one. It is from some fall leaves. Way too much fun anticipating the results. I don't have time for this!!!! LOL

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1w0fWBlPJT4c7ItL4xMjd5qPZZeys90_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1w0fWBlPJT4c7ItL4xMjd5qPZZeys90)

[Sissy]

I've finally figured out how to get my pictures into the post rather than giving you a link. Here's my orbs:

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1T8eMDObpawF7UC9c40t2MZZoNGb1_thumb.jpg

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1u3uOR1syrhl7hZTA6kfaAR20Dtg21_thumb.jpg

Now remember, the devil made me do it!
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1ThOeIqCumgbRGsCqSIZgI6tqiBPyg0_thumb.jpg

[netite]

Okay, one more then I am off to bed. LOL Thanks again, Wendy.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1GzrihutjmJdKhoRc09xQ8eRAWfa_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1GzrihutjmJdKhoRc09xQ8eRAWfa)

[Wendy]

Wow there are Orbs everywhere now :eek: and what a great collection !!

Tzigane ... Very nice ... I think that my favourite is Wood that has a beautiful sheen.

Sarah ... Great idea using the tree ... now I understand.

Carol ... That worked so well and it has such a delicate look to it.

Sissy ... What lovely orbs !! and nice work on the backgrounds. Oh I did have to laugh at your Avatar :eek:

Annette ... Everytime the subject of orbs comes up I say that I am not going to make another one. Then I always do :) :) You did some really good ones !!

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi ...

I said that I would do some information about resizing when using Pixentral ... and I have eventually got round to it :)

I have found that these sizes work well ...

First resize your image using "save for web"
Set the longest side to 750 pixels and click on Apply
then adjust the quality slider until the image is around 150K.
and save it with a new name.

then go to
http://www.pixentral.com/index.php

Follow the instructions on the site and then when your image is uploaded copy the URL from just below the image (the one marked forums) and paste it into a message here :)

Hope this helps :)

Wendy

[smith]

Where do I go to install Orb Action for elements? I used the link http://www.caveofice.org/~grant/Challenge/Tools/HowtTo.html from Wendy but it won't come up and starts with caveofice.org and then I don't know where to go. The only link I see is Photo Challenge /grant and I can't get in. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
smith

[Wendy]

Hi ..

If you are using PSE2, PSE3, PSE4 ... or any version of Photoshop then it installs very similar to this:

http://www.cavesofice.org/~grant/Challenge/Tools/HowtTo.html

(I think the link must have become a little corrupt)

Using PSE5 then I think its better to make a shortcut, leave it on your desktop and then use it whenever you need to install actions. So here are some instructions for that:

First make sure that the "Show hidden folders and files" option is turned on in Windows. Then create a Shortcut on the desk top to:

C: Documents and Settings>All Users>Application Data>Adobe>Photoshop Elements>5.0>Photo Creations>Special Effects>Photo Effects

To install an action just create a new folder (if you need to), pop the .atn file (or files) in it and then drop the folder on the shortcut ... restart Elements and the action then shows up in Special Effects>Photo Effects.

Hope this helps :)

Wendy

[Christine]

Penny

Christine How do you do a Kaleidoscope. I really am new to this!!!

Parker .. it is a plug in download from Mehdi and can be found here http://www.mehdiplugins.com/

I also wanted to say Nice to see you over at PET !! :D

[smith]

Thank You Wendy! I now have Wendy's Orb in my effects pallette. When you get the correct information and follow the steps, it works!
Much appreciated.
smith

[Wendy]

Hi ...

Do hope that you enjoy using it :)

... and look forward to seeing more of your orbs ...

Wendy

[troush]

Wendy,

I personally blame you. This was my 3rd or 4th attempt. I really didn't like the others. I liked this one because I almost have the illusion of glass around the leaves.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1AxTsGROfQM2D0tuSXbAkeNyKT9CM_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1AxTsGROfQM2D0tuSXbAkeNyKT9CM)

-Trish

[NMarti]

Trish
You have Jodi's styles don't you? Try the clear bevel set #3, no 7 in the set I think and it will give a beautiful effect of glass. The blue one I posted earlier that was the suspension bridge has that bevel over it. It sort of looks like a black star but when you apply it wonderful things happen.

[sueboop]

When there is a post stating there has been a LO or an orb or whatever done, if there is no link, I can never figure out how to see the project. There is nothing in the message for me to figure this out, and since I am new to all of this, I am just totally stumped. Would appreciate any help you can give me.

Thanks
Sue

[Wendy]

Hi Trish ...

I know ... its impossible to do just one orb :D :D

Oh it is nice though ... love that effect :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi Sue ...

A lot of the images are actually in the messages themselves ... so you should be able to see the images.

One thought is that they are posted on Pixentral ... and if Pixentral is running slow then you may have to wait a few moments before they appear.

Do let us know if you can see them next time you look :)

Wendy

[sueboop]

I think you are the one who tried to help me before.

Netite (I think) posted this.
Okay, one more then I am off to bed. LOL Thanks again, Wendy.

Is there a message in there? There are no pictures. I just don't get it. I would love to see what you are all talking about, but I haven't figured it out.

Thanks for trying. I would appreciate your help.

[Parker]

Christine Thanks for the link to the Kaleidoscope plugin and for saying Hi to me! I'm happy I joined here - just trying to figure out how I can spend more hours on scrapbooking! There are so many fun things to do I am discovering.

[tzigane70]

Sueboop

I think the pic in under the statement. click on the picture it is the link to the download.
Hope this helps

Okay, one more then I am off to bed. LOL Thanks again, Wendy.
so click the pic.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1GzrihutjmJdKhoRc09xQ8eRAWfa_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1GzrihutjmJdKhoRc09xQ8eRAWfa)

[troush]

Trish
You have Jodi's styles don't you? Try the clear bevel set #3, no 7 in the set I think and it will give a beautiful effect of glass. The blue one I posted earlier that was the suspension bridge has that bevel over it. It sort of looks like a black star but when you apply it wonderful things happen.

Nancy,

'Fraid I don't have Jodi's styles. I'm hoping to get a gift certificate from my folks for Christmas so I can subscibe to PET (my husband doesn't want to pay for a subscription web site - I know it's more, but I have to convince him). Maybe I'll sneak in her styles, too - I'm seriously considering it.

My mother-in-law is getting me Linda's Volume 2 CD. Between this and homeschooling, I'm waaaay to busy!

No more orbs for me today... Dinner, 3 kids to put to bed. Maybe I'll have time to download today's WBWT tonight!

-Trish

[sueboop]

Sueboop

I think the pic in under the statement. click on the picture it is the link to the download.
Hope this helps

Thanks for responding, but there is no picture under the statement. I have nothing to click on. All I have are words. It is that way in a lot of the posts. Is there something I might need to change in settings, if there are settings in this forum?

[Sissy]

So where are Jodi's styles? I went to PET and then to downloads, but the only download I see by Jodi is for frames. Are these styles still available?

Thanks.

[troush]

So where are Jodi's styles? I went to PET and then to downloads, but the only download I see by Jodi is for frames. Are these styles still available?

Thanks.

Sissy,

You can PM her over at PET - I think she was selling them on e-bay. Try searching there too.

-Trish

[estherf]

I've played with the orbs all day and it is hard to say which is my favorite. This is a clematis seed pod.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1KlFRZ4YoP1AUoSU0ElY8Y2BWXvezS0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1KlFRZ4YoP1AUoSU0ElY8Y2BWXvezS0)

This is the orb I made. I made the background with gradients. This is lots of fun, too. Ask how.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/122oqj8gzAs0GZm7K9UpooulHx6Bf91_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=122oqj8gzAs0GZm7K9UpooulHx6Bf91)

Here is another of my favorites. I extracted an asian lily, made an orb, and inserted a background from one of my gradient images.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1Mqe1yxlYa66u21PLvyebguDv4svOi0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Mqe1yxlYa66u21PLvyebguDv4svOi0)


http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1q8MuOue7TIQtM2CQ9Q5K3DfImNanH0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1q8MuOue7TIQtM2CQ9Q5K3DfImNanH0)

[Winterfox]

All of these orbs are gorgous! I plan to try a few more later.
Thank you, Wendy!

[Sissy]

Just couldn't resist doing one more.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1sJRzXF4SgZPPdLIeuZrO3DCYT8hbu1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1sJRzXF4SgZPPdLIeuZrO3DCYT8hbu1)

[Wendy]

Sissy ... Oh I love that one !!

Es ... I can't choose either I think that they are both gorgeous :)

Wendy

[Margeeo]

Ok thought I would give the orb a try. There are some very interesting orbs.Its amazing what you can come up with.

Marge

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1PfUdOe1tgofO805TFJZcsTXSQq54f1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1PfUdOe1tgofO805TFJZcsTXSQq54f1)

[NMarti]

Esther, Sissy and all - those are really great! Okay Esther - HOW? :D

[Wendy]

Hi Marge ..

Wow thats a new twist to orbs :eek: ... its beautiful !!.

How did you do that ?? :)

Wendy

[Christine]

I couldn't resist! I was showing my Father in Law some of my work and and came up with this orb :D

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1B6NP31fBOppxEpoyDo2wS6mBsBw811_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1B6NP31fBOppxEpoyDo2wS6mBsBw811)

[Bayla]

Oh my, this was soooo addictive! I think I missed this when you posted it on the PET forum as I was away.
Here's a couple I made (out of about fifteen:eek: )

the first one was from a sky picture:

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1IcHtyaXZ1O5HEEysBgrHyYaFiakRG1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1IcHtyaXZ1O5HEEysBgrHyYaFiakRG1)

and this was a platter of salad at my son's wedding!!:

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1qrayoM0muBE2inUduLiUggrxOJl0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1qrayoM0muBE2inUduLiUggrxOJl0)

Bayla

[Wendy]

Christine ... Did you orb that twice :eek: ... it looks cool.

Bayla ... Nice orbs ... but orbing your sons wedding breakfast :eek: Looks like it was a beautiful salad

This is one of the fun things about orb ... you can never predict how they will turn out :)

[Christine]

Wendy, Yes, I orbed it twice but I don't usually get the cool effect around the edges that this one has! Usually it just looks like a cutout. This one turned out so neat!

[Margeeo]

Wendy this is what it looked like at first.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1FovR2a0YvQNCiqVfPsCB3NQ5IJL80_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1FovR2a0YvQNCiqVfPsCB3NQ5IJL80)



Started with snowflake crystal using your Orb effect . Did not like the look. Using
The Elliptical Marquee Tool selected the outer circle then added another selection ( ctrl J ) to new layer.Applied a style ( Deke Glass , Blue Glass). Added flower , which was red but turned blue when added to the orb.. Much to my surprise. Turned of the background layer and there it was.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1AFicpPS9n60oXR8nsfJqNrvGmzfB_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1AFicpPS9n60oXR8nsfJqNrvGmzfB)



Added some snowflakes using a filter by VanderLee . When I saved it for the web it added the white background. It all just happened by mistake. Also added a drop shadow.
This is what makes Elements so much fun.
Thanks Wendy for all that you do. All the Orbs really look great.

Marge

[Wendy]

Marge ...

Oh my goodness ... what a surprise that must have been :eek:

It certainly looks beautiful :)

Wendy

[sueboop]

This was taken from one of the later posts:
Wendy this is what it looked like at first.





Started with snowflake crystal using your Orb effect . Did not like the look. Using
The Elliptical Marquee Tool selected the outer circle then added another selection ( ctrl J ) to new layer.Applied a style ( Deke Glass , Blue Glass). Added flower , which was red but turned blue when added to the orb.. Much to my surprise. Turned of the background layer and there it was.





Added some snowflakes using a filter by VanderLee . When I saved it for the web it added the white background. It all just happened by mistake. Also added a drop shadow.
This is what makes Elements so much fun.
Thanks Wendy for all that you do. All the Orbs really look great."

See all that blank space in there. That is all I see, too. Now, when I originally started to respond (I canceled that), I did the Quote Reply key and that brought up URL websites but no link. What do I need to do to see what everyone else seems to see. Is it because I have Zone Alarm on. If so, then why do some come through and some don't?

[estherf]

We have Wendy to thanks for this idea. January 2005 thread at PET:

1. File>New ... 7inches x 7 inches, 72 pixels/inch, mode RGB, contents white.

2. Select the gradient tool plus any gradient you like ... but simple two tone colour ones do seem to work best. (Don't use black and white)

3. Start of with the Linear Gradient.

4. Set the mode to difference ... and paint!!

5. Now admire the amazing effects ...

6. Try changing to diamond gradient ... experiment and ENJOY!!!

Thanks Wendy!!:D

[Wendy]

Hi Sue ...

I honestly don't know why you are not seeing the images and being a Mac user I don't know what Zone Alarm is. :confused:

You may be seeing the ones that are posted in the galleries here and not the ones that are posted on Pixentral.

Which browser are you using ??

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi Es ...

Oh so thats how you did your backgrounds ... I love playing with difference gradients :eek: :eek:

Wendy

[sueboop]

Wendy,
I am using Netscape. Maybe I should try IE. What do you think?


I just went into IE and it is the same thing.

Zone Alarm is a security system (firewall) on my computer.

[Franny]

Here is my first orb. I have really enjoyed playing with this technique.
thanks Wendy.

URL=http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1O7VCPOQxazE7yK9QoXA4rRsQKy1]http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1O7VCPOQxazE7yK9QoXA4rRsQKy1_thumb.jpg[/URL]

[Penny]

Here is my first orb. I have really enjoyed playing with this technique.
thanks Wendy.

URL=http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1O7VCPOQxazE7yK9QoXA4rRsQKy1]http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1O7VCPOQxazE7yK9QoXA4rRsQKy1_thumb.jpg[/URL]


Franny - your link appears to not be working. Love your orb.

I think this is what Franny's link should be - looks like your thumbnail has broken the link.
http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1O7VCPOQxazE7yK9QoXA4rRsQKy1

[Franny]

Okay - - - Thanks Penny - I still do not have this whole thing figured out.

[Franny]

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1O7VCPOQxazE7yK9QoXA4rRsQKy1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1O7VCPOQxazE7yK9QoXA4rRsQKy1)

Another try

[Bayla]

Or for a clickable link:


http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1O7VCPOQxazE7yK9QoXA4rRsQKy1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1O7VCPOQxazE7yK9QoXA4rRsQKy1)

Bayla

PS. What a gorgeous orb!

Edit: You worked it out yourself....I think you originally missed off the first bracket - try triple clicking on the url next time, it highlights the link without missing anything off.

[Penny]

You got it Franny!:D

[Wendy]

Hi Franny ...

That is so pretty ... what was your starting image ?? :)

Wendy

[Franny]

The start image was a Delaware sunset. I used it in a bookmarker in the members gallery. I will try to link it here in a minute.

[Wendy]

Hi Sue ...

Oh my goodness I really don't know what to suggest next ... perhaps if you try it without Zone Alarm and see if you can see them then :confused:

Anyone else any ideas ??

Wendy

[Franny]

http://www.scrappersguide.com/forums/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=4996&cat=500&ppuser=2606

Here it is Wendy.

[Franny]

Thanks Bayla, I sure will try triple clicking.

[Wendy]

Franny ...

What beautiful sunsets ... :)

Wendy

[sueboop]

Thanks Wendy for your help.

I tried using IE and that did not work. I just turned off my Zone Alarm and was able to see the orbs. When I turned it back on, they were gone. Does anyone know how to work around a problem like that? I want to keep my computer secure. I use it for work from time to time and I can afford to have it crash on me.


I'm back. I kept messing around with Zone Alarm and was able to adjust some settings relating to this website and now I can see the orbs. Thanks for being so patient with me. It was really frustrating.

Sue

[Franny]

Yes they are Wendy. When my neighbor sent them to me I thought they were too beautiful to just sit in my email.

[Wendy]

Hi Sue ...

Oh that is just great news ... now you can look at all the orbs :)

Wendy

[sueboop]

Yes, now I can see everything. I had banners blocked for this website and that must have been the problem all along. Thanks

[ADesignGallery]

Now - how about Christmas tree ornaments?

Spectacular! I think this has to be my fav Christmas card yet b/c I'm an ORB ADDICT.:cool: There! I admitted it! How euphoric it is to get it off my chest. I'm giddy with excitement & I must go make more orbs. Thanks Wendy, for starting a thread that will keep me up all night! Once you start you just can't stop - it's like kaleidoscoping. Which reminds me... what's better than orbing? Orbing a Kaleidoscope!

Where did you find that beautiful Christmas tree shape Nancy?

[NMarti]

Nita
It's good to see you admitting your problem - that's the first step.:D

My name is Nancy and I'm also an orb addict. :eek: Remember my Orb Galaxy? Or how about my Orb Mouse Meltdown?:D

Nita
I made the tree. I followed Wendy's advice and made a brush first, then used it in varying sizes to make the tree. Threw away a lot of strokes till I was happy, I also used two colors for a little variety. I did it on a transparent background so the "sky" would show through like a real tree.

[Sissy]

Marge,

Your orb looks like beautiful, fine china. Beautiful.

[Priss]

Okay, I'm trying to resist being drawn into the orb craze again; the last time it happened, I was seeing circles in my sleep!! Here's my project that resulted from the last craze- you'll see why I don't want to do any more!!!
(I love the ones you guys are doing- I have a very similar snow one that I love for winter projects!!)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1xKGalEU9tsFmeOcYWPHGijZKK4LX_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1xKGalEU9tsFmeOcYWPHGijZKK4LX)


OH HOW GORGEOUS! I can imagine seeing these orbs in your sleep. What a huge project--What did you do with the Quilt?

[ADesignGallery]

FEEDING MY HABIT...

[/URL]http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1qmK80m4cPbMI4wwsdajyWLyaB0Za_thumb.jpg (http://www.scrappersguide.com/forums/%5BURL=http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1qmK80m4cPbMI4wwsdajyWLyaB0Za%5D% 5BIMG%5Dhttp://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1qmK80m4cPbMI4wwsdajyWLyaB0Za_thumb.jpg%5B/IMG%5D%5B/URL%5D)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1ud6IKdTJ8csqjUrgyUYUItcruriYZ_thumb.jpg (http://www.scrappersguide.com/forums/%5BURL=http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1ud6IKdTJ8csqjUrgyUYUItcruriYZ%5D %5BIMG%5Dhttp://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1ud6IKdTJ8csqjUrgyUYUItcruriYZ_thumb.jpg%5B/IMG%5D%5B/URL%5D)

[URL="http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1mnoRJsKtgl94e2VUBCEh4IEZ1Td01"]http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1mnoRJsKtgl94e2VUBCEh4IEZ1Td01_thumb.jpg (http://www.scrappersguide.com/forums/%5BURL=http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1mnoRJsKtgl94e2VUBCEh4IEZ1Td01%5D %5BIMG%5Dhttp://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1mnoRJsKtgl94e2VUBCEh4IEZ1Td01_thumb.jpg%5B/IMG%5D%5B/URL%5D)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/17DBhZoXFy8Jr7MEnH3TK76Ozj1eC1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=17DBhZoXFy8Jr7MEnH3TK76Ozj1eC1)

[ADesignGallery]

[/URL][URL="http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1TIsbINw9ttOebAfmdgzBuCUq3yg741"]http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1TIsbINw9ttOebAfmdgzBuCUq3yg741_thumb.jpg (http://www.scrappersguide.com/forums/%5BURL=http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1TIsbINw9ttOebAfmdgzBuCUq3yg741%5 D%5BIMG%5Dhttp://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1TIsbINw9ttOebAfmdgzBuCUq3yg741_thumb.jpg%5B/IMG%5D%5B/URL%5D)

[NMarti]

Here ya go Nita - feast away!
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1xJtTl8m48tbkrDkawYl0dOu7a1DUe1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1xJtTl8m48tbkrDkawYl0dOu7a1DUe1) or this http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/13zcZWJblIaQM7VabvTe4Iuvws3f0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=13zcZWJblIaQM7VabvTe4Iuvws3f0)

[Robyn]

I've just come across this thread........and of course I'm one of the original orb addicts......just can't help myself. There are some absolutely gorgeous orbs that have been posted in this thread........love that dandelion one.........well all of them really! :)

This is one that PET people would be familiar with, but I thought members here might like to see what you can do with orbs. I've still got some other variations in my gallery at PET if anyone is interested in having a look.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1E2zbJfPdU0lPSNpjeYeMgNW2OnA5_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1E2zbJfPdU0lPSNpjeYeMgNW2OnA5)

[ADesignGallery]

Nancy - LOVE the galaxy! What a great idea!

Robyn - I'll never forget that your beautiful image from PET!! Thanks for posting it here for the SG friends to enjoy.

[chris.orrell]

I've finally figured out how to get my pictures into the post rather than giving you a link. Here's my orbs:

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1T8eMDObpawF7UC9c40t2MZZoNGb1_thumb.jpg

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1u3uOR1syrhl7hZTA6kfaAR20Dtg21_thumb.jpg

Now remember, the devil made me do it!
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1ThOeIqCumgbRGsCqSIZgI6tqiBPyg0_thumb.jpg

love the one of you!!!!

[Christine]

Robyn, that is my very favorite orb of all time :)

[Franny]

Robyn - You are good!

[Robyn]

Thank you Christine and Franny. I very much appreciate your comments. :)

[Franny]

that is a pretty on Wendy

[Franny]

Lets see if this works

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1tB9P7CDKIj2PFqEyoQXHj3OvxUV0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1tB9P7CDKIj2PFqEyoQXHj3OvxUV0)

[troush]

Okay. I got the kaliedescope plugin installed. http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1zIR5SmAFzuaYYBEtvi31xqDPhs5x_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1zIR5SmAFzuaYYBEtvi31xqDPhs5x) is the original.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1PI3pgPvTe9S3QV74YHxNd8PxBFmgh_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1PI3pgPvTe9S3QV74YHxNd8PxBFmgh)
is my orb.

-Trish

[Franny]

Troush,
I love the blue the sky put in. Pretty

[jmckiss]

I did a bunch early in the year, but here's a new one from autumn leaves

original

http://www.chambersofmyheart.com/elements/autumn_6566.jpg

and orb 3 times with a 90 degree rotation each time, playing with blend modes, adding a twirl on the top layer, and adding an inner glow to the top layer

http://www.chambersofmyheart.com/elements/autumn_6566orb.jpg

[Wendy]

Trish ... Nice one, I looks great :)

Jo ... Yours looks just like a marble. Its beautiful !!

Wendy

[Parker]

Robyn that is so incredible! Looks like we could use a tutorial on how to do this type of variation. I have no idea how you did this but it is amazing.

[Penny]

This orb was made from a picture of icicles hanging from our water fountain. Sure was cold in Albuquerque last night. Midwest and East Coast here comes the snow and cold weather. This looks like glass.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1B9JiGKm0xMNFGS3PCp2H7DftbKSH_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1B9JiGKm0xMNFGS3PCp2H7DftbKSH)

[Franny]

This is off the subject but exactly what is an overlay?
I don't find anything in CS2 that says that. Is it only in Elements?
I know this is really elementary, but I need to clarify that term.
thanks

[Priss]

This is off the subject but exactly what is an overlay?
I don't find anything in CS2 that says that. Is it only in Elements?
I know this is really elementary, but I need to clarify that term.
thanks

An overlay is often a transparent layer, Franny, that has been reduced in opacity, (or contains scattered things--like snowflakes, spots of color or such).
You slide your photo layer under a layer that is see-through, and that's what an overlay is. Sometimes kits you buy contain overlays, and what these are --are layers that can be placed over something in your layout and you see through them. I used a "Fairy Dust" overlay on THIS LAYOUT (http://www.scrappersguide.com/forums/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5366&cat=500) Look carefully at this layout, and see the little white spots on it? Those scattered dots are actually the top most layer of this project. And all that's on that transparent layer is some brushwork of scattered spots. Sometimes they're sheer and opaque like gauze (opacity of the layer controlled), and sometimes they are scattered tiny elements like they are here, where there is no opacity change, but where the the points of interest are few and far between. If you take a brush and "scatter" it---on a blank layer--you've created an overlay!

Does this help explain what an overlay is?

[Penny]

Priss - if I understand what you are saying - then you can make your own overlays in CS2. I was glad Franny asked the question. I really like your layout that you pointed to.

[Priss]

Priss - if I understand what you are saying - then you can make your own overlays in CS2. I was glad Franny asked the question. I really like your layout that you pointed to.

YUP--fancy name, perhaps, but easy easy easy to do! TECHNICALLY--when you reduced the opacity of that "type" layer in one of the WBWT's, you created an overlay of the type. Now if you saved that "blank" layer that had a cloud on it or a bit of sheer painting on it, or a scattering of butterflies, etc all by itself as a png or a psd file, you'll have made an overlay.

[Penny]

Thanks Priss - that is what I thought. Glad I have saved my WBWTs in PSDs along with the JPEGs.:D

[Wendy]

Priss ...

The layout is just lovely ... it looks really special :)

Wendy

[Franny]

Priss,

Thanks you so much for clarifying overlays. I feel like I am good to go now.
that is a beautiful example!!!!!!!!

[Franny]

Jo,

I really like your orb. I am going to use your recipe and see if I can get one as smooth.

[Sissy]

YUP--fancy name, perhaps, but easy easy easy to do! TECHNICALLY--when you reduced the opacity of that "type" layer in one of the WBWT's, you created an overlay of the type. Now if you saved that "blank" layer that had a cloud on it or a bit of sheer painting on it, or a scattering of butterflies, etc all by itself as a png or a psd file, you'll have made an overlay.

So, how do I save this "blank" layer? Do I create a new document and copy it from the original and paste it into the new document?

Thanks.

[Franny]

Good question Sissy. I don't know if you can save just one layer in a document or not. I guess if you did it would be a new document.

[Franny]

Sissy, I just made an overlay. I just reduced the opacity on one layer. unchecked all of the other layers and saved as png. there, I had my overlay.

[Gwen]

How did I miss this thread! You gals do wonderful work and I am itching to get my hands on this but the husband is brushing his teeth for bed...argh....thanks, Wendy for sharing your stuff! Night....Gwen

[Wendy]

Hi ...

Yes you can save just one transparent layer ... you just need to save it using a format that supports transparency .. Psd, Png, Tiff etc :) :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Hi Gwen ...

Look forward to seeing some of your orbs when you get time to make them :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Ok then here is a slight variation on Orbs ...

Image 1 is my original ... I was playing around with moving the camera whilst taking a photograph. Its a fibre optic christmas decoration.

Image 2 ... I orbed it

Image 3 ... I used the elliptical marque and made a circle the size of the orb then copied it to its own layer, created a layer below it and filled it with black.

Image 4 ... Duplicated the orb on its own layer, rotated the duplicate 90 degrees and changed the blend mode of that layer to screen.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/14I9OW4XBrKd4PHDQPMa3pLPYpfH_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=14I9OW4XBrKd4PHDQPMa3pLPYpfH)

I left the images quite large so that you could see them ... just click on the thumbnail and then scroll across and down to see all 4.

... Finally I duplicated the layer again and rotated it 180 degrees, gave it a new background and this is the final result :)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1Zlo1WnLTp0q6TNKPyMIeh5Ub5FNUC_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Zlo1WnLTp0q6TNKPyMIeh5Ub5FNUC)

I was thinking that it may make a nice pin. :)

Wendy

[Franny]

Here is my latest orb.
It is made from the backside of Casey's feather and that is Casey in the frame.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/11zsTxB7K6RGeu5gIYTWIEbRMKN8Yq0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=11zsTxB7K6RGeu5gIYTWIEbRMKN8Yq0)

[Penny]

Wendy - love what you did in your finally step. Will have to try this. Thanks for showing us all the steps you did.

[Wendy]

Hi Penny ...

I am now working on making a kit out of it ... I made a brush from the orb and am using that to make papers :) :)

I will post it when I have finished it :)

Wendy

[Franny]

Wendy,
that is a good idea of making the background a color to match the orb.
thanks
franny

[Wendy]

Franny ...

Oh that is different ... neat idea :)

Wendy

[Penny]

Hi Penny ...

I am now working on making a kit out of it ... I made a brush from the orb and am using that to make papers :) :)

I will post it when I have finished it :)

Wendy

Great - will be looking for it.

[Sarah]

Wow, Wendy! That is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing how you created it.

[Sissy]

Here is my latest orb.
It is made from the backside of Casey's feather and that is Casey in the frame.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/11zsTxB7K6RGeu5gIYTWIEbRMKN8Yq0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=11zsTxB7K6RGeu5gIYTWIEbRMKN8Yq0)

Franny, this is great. How very clever!

Thanks for the input on saving the layer to make an overlay. I'll have to try that.

[tirzam]

Oh my, what beautiful baubles. When I read about painting with the gradient and difference setting I just had to try it. The brush used was one of Wendy's snowflakes (thanks Wendy, I love these so much I think I'll still be using them in July.)
The Paper
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1Q0GtB1LVxDbzcmc0UQQn9q2e5t8_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Q0GtB1LVxDbzcmc0UQQn9q2e5t8)
The Orb
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/13nIWPCKE1QnSWv36EnuDDR62KqQy5_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=13nIWPCKE1QnSWv36EnuDDR62KqQy5)

Will be downloading the kalidoscope later and adding another addiction to the list.:D

[Wendy]

Oh Wow that looks just gorgeous !! Its so pretty ...

Glad you like the brushes :)

Wendy

[estherf]

Hi, I downloaded the kaleidoscope and put it where everyone said it should be put in the V5 software. I looked and looked for it in the filter palettes on the right-hand side of the editor screen. It never appeared! Then I read a thread on PET that explained that it would be in the drop-down list of filters at the top of the screen! Was I ever suprised! Well, I've spent more time on those and then turning them into orbs! I really can't decide which kaleidoscope or orb to post. They are all so beautiful!

[Grammy]

I came across this thread earlier this evening and was amazed with all the orbs everyone has done; they are all so beautiful!!
I finally decided to give it a try but it has turned out evil looking...hard to believe the picture I used was a Xmas tree. I used the liquify filter, a few swirls and this is the result.
Christmas tree:
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1pTE4MU9guH6VYu3CcbapACXP9AxB1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1pTE4MU9guH6VYu3CcbapACXP9AxB1)

My 1st orb:
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/19mXzCGNuq5Zj1KT20Mazio3gZwHit_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=19mXzCGNuq5Zj1KT20Mazio3gZwHit)

Thank you so much Wendy, this is lots of fun.

Lynn

[Margeeo]

OK one more orb. Just to much fun. Really a lot of great orbs to view.

Marge


http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/169WZ1ebsMG1RlyrD0JOTMkq8Oz91_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=169WZ1ebsMG1RlyrD0JOTMkq8Oz91)

[Wendy]

Es ... Why not post them all. I love seeing things people have made :)

Lynn ... Oh wow that is just beautiful !!

Marge ... Very nice effect ... its made a beautiful orb :)

I'm working on making a scrapbooking kit from one of mine ... I'll post it when I have finished it ...

Wendy

[estherf]

Here is my latest effort from
original http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1npMIV25JJRKILQL8SYYlE8aiKjHZ1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1npMIV25JJRKILQL8SYYlE8aiKjHZ1)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1r9yCMTipGOSIXJQjprvAZfKMOzJ8D0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1r9yCMTipGOSIXJQjprvAZfKMOzJ8D0)
kaleidoscope


http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1iJOK99YMQlCotYd8i43btIusUqUD1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1iJOK99YMQlCotYd8i43btIusUqUD1)
orb


I admit I'm addicted!

[estherf]

Okay here's another one
originalhttp://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1auasZ0Dd6MQRner67NkbyukbasrO1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1auasZ0Dd6MQRner67NkbyukbasrO1)

orbhttp://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1HXHaqFNoE9y7TTFwUQPxYqGFgNShl_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1HXHaqFNoE9y7TTFwUQPxYqGFgNShl)

I've got to stop having so much fun!

[Wendy]

Hi Es ...

Did we forget to mention just how addictive it is :eek: :D :D

You did some great ones ... I especially like the last one :)

Wendy

[estherf]

I heard that story floating around, but didn't think it meant me! :eek:

I really did like the last one because from something so thorny came a delightful delicate image that you could see down into the center. It's a mystery!

[Wendy]

Well I eventually got round to making a kis using the orb I made earlier ..

Here is a link to layout I did using it http://www.scrappersguide.com/forums/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5500

and here is a link to the kit http://www.scrappersguide.com/forums/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5499

I made one of the papers from the orb itself then made a brush from the orb ... I used the orb brush to make the other four papers then cut the frames and flowers out of the papers.

First time I ever tried that :D :D

Wendy

[Bayla]

Wendy,

Stunning! You are just so talented!

I've only just got into making orbs....it will be interesting to find one I like enough to make into a brush and paper. Another one to file away for that elusive day when I have more time....
Bayla

[Grammy]

Wendy, the kit you made is stunning. What a great job you did on it. Beautiful lo too!

Lynn

[Penny]

Wendy - your kit beautiful. Wish I had that talent!:cool:

[Penny]

All of you are having tons of fun! :D I will have to do more orbs next week. Trying to decorate for Christmas. We have too much stuff to put up.

[Franny]

Wendy, That is a beautiful kit. You are so talented.

[ADesignGallery]

Kaleidoscopes / Orbs

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Nothing fancy, just examples of the range of designs you get from one image. When/if I make any of them into ornaments or brads I would apply either the plastic or glass filter.

[ADesignGallery]

Wendy, your kit is lovely!

I'm enjoying viewing everyone's wonderful orbs & kaleidoscopes. There are so many ways they can be used. Thanks so much for sharing!

[Parker]

Wendy you never fail to amaze me. Your kit is exceptional. You have so much talent. I just can't believe how many things you can do in a day! I'm still practicing last week WBWT! They say slow and steady wins the race, but I don't know, I think I am being left in the dust. :eek:

[estherf]

What a great idea for a wreath! I'll have to try that.

[karen donnybrook]

Wendy,

Your lay out is absolutely beautiful.


Nita,

I love the way you have shown all the different images from the same original.

Karen :)

[SumScrapper]

Wendy,
I just took a look at your kit made from the orbs. Wow, it is beautiful! Now I think I've become more interested in this talk on orbs. Wasn't paying much attention to it really because their was so many other things I've got to learn....but seeing your kit has added this on the list of things to learn. Thanks for sharing.

[Wendy]

Hi ...

Glad that you like the kit ... I really wanted to show that are all sorts of possibilities for using orbs omce you have made them (and they are such fun to make as well)

The kit was quite easy to make ... just a brush from the orb which I used very large scale on one of the papers and small scale in a pattern on another. Then a H&S layer on both of those to make the alternative colours ... The colours just came from a lowered opacity image of the orb and I though they were perfect for a summbner wedding :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Nita ...

Oh those are beautiful ... and some great ideas for scrapbooking :)

Wendy

[jmckiss]

Nita, using Mehdi's Weaver was a neat idea. I like the texture! And your wreath is another neat-a idea! :) (pun intended)

[Wendy]

Jo ...

Oh that did make me laugh :D :D

Wendy

[SumScrapper]

hey, thanks for sharing how you did that effect. I'll have to try it out. Thanks.

[tirzam]

Wendy - great kit, and inspiration for trying it out myself.

Nita - Wow - They're all great but I love the weaver and tile effects ones.

[pegpowell]

I don't know if I know how to do this. Let's see what happens.

http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=13SXYt914tug373Bwu2jNH0LEWBGy10

[Wendy]

Hi ...

Oh that is so pretty ... what did you use as an original image ??

Wendy

[Sissy]

I don't know if I know how to do this. Let's see what happens.

http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=13SXYt914tug373Bwu2jNH0LEWBGy10

How beautiful. This would make a gorgeous Christmas bulb.

[pegpowell]

I just made a green background page and put the red tile shapes on it. Then I played with the kaleidoscope tool and the weave tool and the orb. There were several nice results. I don't know how to get the thumbnail in the post, though.

[Wendy]

Hi ...

The best way is to make a copy of your image and then resize it to say 750 max on the longest side and around 150K file size (that means that it all shows on the Pixentral page) and resave it with a new name.

Then just upload as normal but copy the URL fro below the image the one marked forums ... then paste it into your message :)

Wendy

[estherf]

Since I couldn't see it all, I am putting a smaller version here. You are right, it would make a great Christmas tree bulb.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/13SXYt914tug373Bwu2jNH0LEWBGy10_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=13SXYt914tug373Bwu2jNH0LEWBGy10)

[pegpowell]

http://http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Kk4Lp8yV3LmCALh5N2i7nwunaxI][IMG]http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1Kk4Lp8yV3LmCALh5N2i7nwunaxI_thumb.jpg

[SumScrapper]

Pegpowell, this is beautiful!. I like it alot.

[Wendy]

Hi Peg ...

Oh wow that is just so pretty ... what did you use for the original image ??

Part of your link was missing so it wasn't possible to look at the larger image ... so I'll repost it :)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1Kk4Lp8yV3LmCALh5N2i7nwunaxI_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Kk4Lp8yV3LmCALh5N2i7nwunaxI)

Wendy

[pegpowell]

It was a white and red flower with a large yellow center. Being horticulturally challenged, I can't tell you what it was-not a rose or daisy...

I spent the day making 8 different patterns and using them to make gift tags for a little gift. This is just way too much fun.

Now if I can just figure out how to post things correctly...

[karen donnybrook]

Peg,

That is beautiful - well done. You will get the hang of posting images using Pixentral, believe me.

Karen :)

[Franny]

Peg
Very pretty.

[Franny]

Just made this orb from my Christmas Card.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1Y1tt1XQqcsTBvkSfCnlvfNQLV2LE_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Y1tt1XQqcsTBvkSfCnlvfNQLV2LE)

[karen donnybrook]

Franny,

That is just lovely.

Karen :)

[Wendy]

Hi Peg ...

I think that you just missed a small part of the URL when you copied it ... its fairly easy to do that.

Ummm ... I have done it quite a few times myself :)

Wendy

[Wendy]

Franny ...

Oh I love the orb ... neat effect !! :)

Wendy

[ADesignGallery]

They're all so lovely! Thanks to everyone for sharing!!

[Sarah]

I've been wanting to ask but just haven't had time. Gradiant painting was mentioned in this thread and I was wondering if someone would explain this in more detail? I've seen some beautiful designs but when I try it I don't get anything except muddied colors. What do you mean when you say "just paint"? Do you just click and drag? Do you change colors? It sounds like it should be easy but I don't seem to be doing something right. Thanks.

[Wendy]

Hi Sarah ...

Could you just let me know which message number the painting was mentioned in and then I will take a look at it for you and see if I can help ... :)

Wendy

[Sarah]

Hi Wendy,
It's #75. Also, I've been wanting to ask you, where do you find semi-transparent brushes? Thanks for all your help. Sarah

[Wendy]

Hi Sarah ...

The key to this is to set the mode of the gradient tool to difference and then drag the first gradient across the whole of the screen.

After that you just do little short stroke ... some larger ones to and watch the colours change.

Just choose a two colour gradient from any of the sets .. :)

The semi transparents brush ... not as easy to find but there is a least one in the default set ... (leaves) and its quite easy to make your own too.

When you define a brush black will be solid and shades of gray make semmi transparent areas :)

Wendy

[Sarah]

Thanks, Wendy.