(10-28-2017, 04:30 PM)Blighty Wrote: Hi Lori17. Welcome to Gimp Forum.
Yes, Gimp can do that quite easily
But Gimp is different from Photoshop, so there will be learning curve. The end result is the same, but the workflow to get there is different.
For that image I would start from scratch. Get an image of a wood panel and another image of a heart shape. Then use the heart image to cut the wood panel to a heart shape. After that, add text, photos, images on layers above the wood. Easy for an experienced Gimp user, but for a first time Gimp user there will be a learning curve.
Not a tutorial, just a quick demo to show what can be done.
Image of wood panel with a heart shape in another layer.
https://imgur.com/a/t43cH
Wood panel cut to heart shape.
https://imgur.com/a/S2mDy
Use of cut-outs and drop shadows to create 3D effect.
https://imgur.com/a/S0kBa
Small bevel added to edges.
https://imgur.com/a/M9QVM
thanks for your reply blighty
I know that Gimp is not the same as PS but I was told it is a good alternative.
i just hoped the flow of work would be more similar.
so if effect I need to put layer upon layer to achieve the affect I want. correct?
thanks for the links for examples. i will work with that and see how I do.
hmmmm that may be bit too much work for the time I need to get this done.
tho i like the idea and the looks of this app and will learn how to use it to its fullest.
is there a downloadable manual I could get and peruse at my leisure?