Christmas & New Year Card

Using AKVIS Neon you can convert a digital photo into a sparkling greeting card that helps you create a festive atmosphere and get into the Christmas spirit.

This example was created using AKVIS Neon and AKVIS ArtSuite plugins as well the graphic editor AliveColors.

Follow the steps to create a Christmas & New Year card:

• Step 1. Open an image in AliveColors.
  
  Source Photo
• Step 2. Use the Text tool to add a congratulatory inscription.
  
  Adding a Congratulatory Inscription

  Merge the text and the background layers.

• Step 3. Add a frame to a picture using the AKVIS ArtSuite plugin (command Effects -> AKVIS -> ArtSuite).

  Select Spray from the list of the frames and adjust the parameters to your taste.

  
  AKVIS ArtSuite Plugin

  Click on the button to apply the result and return to the image editor.

• Step 4. Transform the image into a neon drawing. Call the AKVIS Neon plugin (command Effects -> AKVIS -> Neon).

  You can either use one of the presets, or adjust the settings manually.

  
  AKVIS Neon Plugin

  Press the button to edit the whole picture.

• Step 5. You can use the History Brush tool to weaken the lighting effect.

  For example, edit the inscription to make it more readable.

  
  Using History Brush

  To apply the result press .

Send warm holiday greetings to your friends and family! They will likely appreciate all the creativity that you put into the heartfelt handmade greeting card.

Christmas & New Year Card
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