Adding outlines in PSP

This is the first tutorial I've written so sorry if it doesn't make sense. I wrote it in PSP 9, that's the program I use. I'm sure if you alter things it can work in other versions of PSP as well.

1. Take the image you want to outline. It has to be a cut out. I'm using this one:

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2. Go to selections>select all. Your image will look like this:

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3. Then go to selections>float. Your image should look like this:
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4. Open up a blank image (file>new) and make it the color you want your outline to be. Make sure you make it bigger than your image. I'm using a white one.

5. Go back to your image and copy it (edit>copy) and then paste it as a new image on your blank color. (edit>paste as new selection).

6. Make sure your image is still selected and looks like this:
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7. Go to selections>modify>expand and you'll see this window pop up:
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8. I usually put it between 2 & 4 pixels. This one is at 3. This is what it will look like:
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9. Now all you have to do is copy it (edit > copy) and paste as a new layer onto the image you want to use it on. This is my result:
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And that's it! It's actually really easy.

oh wow thats great cant wait to try it thank you rachel!!!


i will have a go and show you my results!

Coolness, I can't wait to see what you come up with. I'm glad this helped. I was really surprised at how easy this is.

That's a great first tut. I already knew how to do this but someone who like me uses photoshop could go by that as well. It translates well, good job. :-)

I'm glad it translates well. I wasn't sure if it would or not because I don't use Photoshop.

I wasnt so good at the cutting out especially with the hair it just ends up looking messy but doing the outlines is so easy thank you rachel! :D

I did it! :D I always wondered how to do this. Thanks so much for the tutorial :D

Cutting is really hard when you first start, but you get better as you practice more. My first cut out was horrible! The more time you practice, the better it gets, I promise.

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My results :P

It looks good, great job! I really love the blend, btw.

Cool, thanks so much <3 :D

i know what you mean rach, i'll keep trying :D