I was searching the forum for a tutorial on how to make replacement cards, to pick up any tips, but I could'nt find any. So I made one!
Most of the replacement cards are nude, so only available to platinum members. This is for everyone.
If you prefer to use the originals, or collections created by other members, fair enough! Some members put a lot of time & effort in making cards, they should be applauded! This is'nt about undermining others work, its simply to show you how to be creative!
I use Photoshop CS3, but this tuto uses only VERY basic functions which, hopefully translates to other graphics programmes. I've listed them & posted the icons so a beginner could easily create their own collection.
Use any background, any text font, & any luscious VGHD girl, & see what you can do!

part 2

heres a few I made earlier.
I had to black out the nudey bits.

@jimbo38: Interesting style you have to come up with. Very colourful.

Hi Jimbo, Hope I'm not interrrupting your Flow, but thanks for that info !!
As a Fully Paid Up card carrying coward I have put off attempting to Get a Grip of this Artistic Lark for Far Too Long, and ventured only recently into Paint !! lol. and got fed up when very little happened !!
You've enlightened me already on a number of ***** Icons !!! Ta !!!
Anyway, enough of my Life Story !!
Question:
Unless my Research has been in all the wrong places, why do you suppose Adobe Photoshop, costs an arm and a leg here in the UK, while other countries " Appear " to just pick it up as Basic ???
Maybe I'm Wrong !!!

cheers starryk & DD.

@DD. probably the same reason why everything else is over-priced here, because they're allowed to get away with it! A little more research, I'm sure you'll find it at a "reasonable" price.

@DD: GIMP is a freeware which offers also a big variety of functions.

Yes, Thanks Guys, it Really boils down to a Steadfastly Rigid Combination of cowardice and laziness !!!

And of course, constantly being side-tracked into "other activities". Extreme close-ups of Viki's pixels has that effect, lol

Yeah !! My Wrist Aches Too Much for any Artistry !! folol.

Unfortunately, I now have to go & earn next months subscription! Back in a bit.

hello @jimbo38 very nice work ty.

Thanks Alerte, & thanks for your help.

your welcome @jimbo38 ;-)

ok sorry to butt in off topic but when is this new site going up?

Thanks for all the tips. I sucessfully made my first card using CS2. A couple of things I have found helpful.
When creating cards, keep each element as a layer and save card in "working file" with layers - suggest TIFF format. That way if you want to change anything later it is very simple. This also helps when creating new cards using the same basic srtucture, that way your cards will have a very consistent look and the only real time consuming work is the photos.

por favor en español

@wwonka2002 & necromancer. Cheers (I think)
If you plan to make plenty of cards using the same structure, this site might come in handy for you: http://veerle.duoh.com/blog/comments/creating_a_photoshop_action/
Also, try "Psd tuts" website. Loads of free Photoshop tutorials, you're bound to find something useful. Feel free to post any new card designs or ideas here, the more variety the better.
Here's a few I made a while ago. Not had the time to really play around with the design. I'll re-do them in the new year, see which one works best.
HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!!

Jimbo, I love your design idea, it's more " Airy ", seems like more room, don't normally mess with the cards, like " If it ain't broke, don't break it !! ", but your design has an appealing Arty quality !!

I got some 3d glasses today. So I thought I'd have a go at making a 3d card. This is the latest 2d card I made, so I used the elements from it and "3 deed" them up. Obviously you'll need some glasses to get the effect, but it looks O.K.
I think I'll try and make Jana H's tits pop out of her cards next, LOL.

PHWOOooaaaarrRRRRR !!!

Gronf !! Gronf !!

@Didge.
This 3d lark dont do your eyes any favours, lol.


My 1 and only attempt at posting a gif!!!
Never again!

What Gif ??? lol.

Exactly!! Too bleedin big, wont upload.

this is great info jimbo38 thank you for taking the time and pass some education to all of us, i know i can sure use it and this helps me understand it a bit more,by the illustrations.

Hemmyboy

Thanks Hemmyboy, glad to help.
Hope you show us something different soon.



YYYEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!!
So you can make GIFs in photoshop.

Just a pity the programme wont display them. Maybe something to add to the new version.

@Daregirl, post your avatar here...Go On..I dare you, lol.

Thank You jimbo for the card,I like it very much :)

Also to the nice member who did this one :) Thank You very much.