My Birdhouse


This was written using PSP8 but will work just
as well in earlier versions.
The tools may be in different places though !!
 

Open a new transparent image W100 x H115

Set your paintbrush at size 1 colour #6F4B33

Follow the chart below to complete the outline of
the birdhouse



The colours used are just a guideline
Please feel free to use your own !


Click in the roof of the birdhouse with your magic wand.
Floodfill with #CC2302

Float and then apply this cutout

Vertical 0
Horizontal 0
Opacity 96
Blur 8.0
Colour #4F210B

Click in the roof of the chimney with your magic wand
Apply the same colour as before
Float then apply the same cutout, changing the blur to 3.0
 
Click in the main house with your magic wand
and floodfill with #F7E2AE
 
Float then apply this cutout

Vertical 0
Horizontal 0
Opacity 96
Blur 14.0
Colour #8C1E08


Apply the same colour and cutout to the chimney,
but change the blur to 4.0

Select the heart with your magic wand and
floodfill with #E73201
 
Keep selected and apply your lighten/darken tool
with the opacity set at about 66.
 
 
Select the window in the birdhouse and
floodfill with #5D5D5D
 
Use your lighten/darken tool to make the
center of the window lighter
(set the opacity at around 66 again)
 
Select the wooden table and
floodfill with #855039
 
Float then apply this cutout
Vertical 0
Horizontal 0
Opacity 96
Blur 6.0
Colour #4F210B
 
Voila ... You are finished and have your
own birdhouse !!!
 
Add some birds or other embelishments
 
Here's mine !!