[photoshopping]

Hi there,

This is a photo I took over the weekend. To get this effect simply go to filter - sketch - note paper and adjust the balance (using Photoshop). Try this with the other options as well, the stamp and torn edges filter can have good effects depending on the photo and background in the photo. Also note the color that you start with, which is normally black and white. If you change the color, it also changes the effect you get.

It can also work on scriptures very nicely, especially if you increase the grain - like this:

The script used here is Bickham, which has an open-type option. This means that you can change the artistic effect - on the character window click on the little down button and alter as you wish, the whole thing or letter for letter - so cool!
Happy photoshopping! [think there must be a word like this, I just used it twice :)]