Herself’s Webtools

Gimp Text is straight forward. Select the text button from the Gimp tools and click on your image in the top left spot you want the text located. A text editor will open and you can type your text there. On the Gimp tools you’ll see text selection tools for fonts, size, color and more. Select and set these up before entering your text on the image. Once you have your text on your image, close the popup window. If you need to move your text click on the move tool ( looks like a 4 way tire changing iron in top right of Gimp tools in image above ) and you can drag your text box about.

Paint is just what you would expect. Click on the paint bucket; you can then choose your options. When you click back on your image the area inside of the outline will be filled.

Gimp blend is great for creating 3d backgrounds for your website or blog. Click on the Gradient box under mode to select a gradient. There are several included with Gimp. You can adjust the mode ( same modes as in layers ) and change the shape. Once you’ve made your choices click on your image drag and click again. The line you create tells Gimp where to start and end the pattern.

You Tube Tutorial, Gimp text tool