Let's get
started. Good luck!
New image 350 X 350 > Transparent.
Foreground to #C9AA7C. Background to #8D6C3F.
Use > Draw a shape.
I picked Hexagon.
In the second 2e tab corners > Flat.
In your
Layer Palet click the
plus sign on layer-2.
Select layer Hexagon.
Right click and select properties.
You got a popup, asking you
which pattern, look for Weave pattern.
Scale 100, 75 or 50%. Angle 0. What you like best. Apply.
Layers > Convert to raster.
Select
the top of your basket.
We will need this later, so cut .
Selections > None.
Effects > 3D effects > Inner bevel.
Save this setting as basket.
Select a small piece at the top and repeat the
inner bevel.
Selections > None
You still have the copy from the top part on the clipboard.
Edit > Paste as new layer
.
Move above the basket.
Selections > All.
Selections > Float.
Selections > Invert.
Selections > Modify > Contract 10.
Hit delete.
Selections > None.
Select the bottom part of the handle and hit delete.
Selections > None.
Move this layer below your basket layer (layer 2).
Arrange against the basket.
With
adjust the width.
Select the left part, close to the basket.
Effects > Geometric effects > Twirl.
Repeat on the other side as well.
Select the top to make a grip.
Effects > Texture effects > Blinds.
Selections > None.
Select layer 2 (blue).
New layer.
Foreground color #008000 background locked.
Or use a pastel, for instance pink.
Shapes > Fireworks 2 > This settings.
Draw some straw bushes , where
you can put your eggs on.
Move first part into place before you draw a second or third bush
Or use a new layer for every bush.
New layer.
Where your handle is attached to your basket, draw another straw
bush.
Arrange this layer to the bottom.
Your basket is finished.
You may put your Easter eggs in now.
When all eggs are in place: Layers > Merge > Merge visible.
Layers > New raster layer.
Draw another straw bush on top of your eggs.
You can add the
Bow if you like.
I used colorize 1 X 75 but change color if you like.
!!!~Tip~!!!
Use another shape too, for a
basket.
You still can follow this tutorial.
You want a round handle?
Read. Explanation below.
Shape Octagon.
Tutorial with choco chicken is on the Easter index.
With round handle.
Choose a shape and follow the
tutorial.
Cut the top of. Inner bevel as before.
Now for the round handle draw the necklace you
have in your shapes. Check retain style and vector.
Click the plus sign and the plus sign of layer Necklace.
Right click bottom layer (color) select properties.
Choose the weave filling.
Image > Flip.
Move this layer
below the basket layer.
Finish your basket, but
don't apply the blinds effect.
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Translation
into English by my dear friend Trudie.
Thanks sweetie! Tutorial
Index
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the top of your basket.
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adjust the width.
