Creating Leaf Text ~ PSP 7

Note:This effect works best using a fat font ~ I used Poster Bodini BT

• Create a new image 300 x 100/ background color= white
• Create a new layer
• Click on the text tool
• Select the text tool
• Click on the new layer
• From the text dialog box select the following:
  • Name = Poster Bodini Bt (or another fat font of your choice)
  • Size = 48
  • Kerning = check the auto kern box
  • Leading = 0
  • Select Standard Text
  • Click on the black arrow under Styles/Fill and select Pattern
  • Click on Fill and from the pattern dialog box select Leaf
  • Create as a floating/alias text
  • Type your text in the box and click OK
  
• Select Effects/3D/Inner Bevel
• Use the Pillow Bevel and adjust the intensity to 65 - click ok
  
• Select Effects/3D Effects/Drop Shadow
• Select Vertical = 3/ Horizontal = 3/ Opacity = 61/ Blur= 2.5/ Color = Black
• To add the spades - click on the tubes tool/Garden Tools/ Scale = 26
• Add a new layer and click until you find the spade
• Select Image/Rotate/Left/Free/20
• Add a small drop shadow to the spade
• Select Edit/Copy
• Select Edit/Paste as New Layer
• Select Edit/Mirror
• Add additional text in brown on new layers