[Eggie]

Does anyone use .pat files for backgrounds? What is the difference between using the .pat or the paper? I'm new to this and I had first learned about pattern files then of course was turned on to papers. Is it more beneficial to use paper (.png or .jpg)?

[scrappylibrarian]

Eggie, on Jul 16 2008, 10:46 PM, said:

Does anyone use .pat files for backgrounds? What is the difference between using the .pat or the paper? I'm new to this and I had first learned about pattern files then of course was turned on to papers. Is it more beneficial to use paper (.png or .jpg)?

Hmm, I have never tried using one on its own. The "pat" files are generally installed into your program to be used in conjunction with papers and such. What exactly do you mean using it for a background?

[varanda]

Actually, we do sell .pat files here. You can use them to create a background paper. You can also use ScrapSimple Paper templates (and Photo templates) to create background papers. Hey: go wild---use them all together! Yes, you can! That's how you can create layer, depth and dimension to your own papers.

Install Patterns like any tools. Use different blending modes to change them up. They can be really different. Use them as textures, too.

ScrapSimple Tools - Patterns: Fabric 5401
ScrapSimple Tools - Patterns: Flowers 2101
ScrapSimple Tools - Patterns: Graffiti 1801
ScrapSimple Tools - Patterns: Leaves 2101
ScrapSimple Tools - Patterns: Ornate 2101
ScrapSimple Tools - Patterns: Paint 2101
ScrapSimple Tools - Patterns: Paper 2101
ScrapSimple Tools - Patterns: Textures 2101
ScrapSimple Tools - Patterns: Weeds 2101

Here's eBooklets that show you how to use Patterns (and include patterns to try):
Start to Finish eBooklet - PSE: How to use ScrapSimple Tools: Custom Shapes & Patterns
Start to Finish eBooklet - PSE: Patterns, Blends & Filters, Oh My!
Start to Finish eBooklet - PS: How to use ScrapSimple Tools: Custom Shapes & Patterns

[Eggie]

Oh I need to look at those ebooks. Now how do I add this post to my favorites to keep for future reference? I had seen this somewhere....

[scrappylibrarian]

Eggie, on Jul 17 2008, 03:22 PM, said:

Oh I need to look at those ebooks. Now how do I add this post to my favorites to keep for future reference? I had seen this somewhere....

I am not sure about adding it to favorites, but if you look at the top under options you can subscribe to the topic or print it out.