Perform the same actions you did above to convert the text to shapes (except for the Compound Path part - this is only used if we are doing multiple objects at once).
Holding the shift key keeps the letters from becoming distorted - aka: "uniform scaling")
Type out the words "RED" "BLUE" and "GREEN," using the font IMPACT and stretch them out (Select all words, hold shift, and then grab a corner to re-scale them.
We will title this "Clipping Mask Colors"
Create a new Adobe Illustrator Document.
Go to menu and select “Clipping Mask” and then select “Make.”.
Select both the “TEXT” compound object and the Jellybean image.
Select the converted text and go to the menu item “Object” then select “Compound Path” and then select “Make.
Ungroup the text shapes by going to the menu and selecting “Object” and then “Ungroup”.
Right click on the text and select “Create Outlines.” This converts the editable text into actual shapesĮxample of TEXT on top of Jellybean imageĮxample of converted TEXT (which is now shapes) on top of Jellybean image.
Stretch the image of the jellybeans so that it extends past the actual overall size of the text itself.
Make sure the text uses the IMPACT font and set the font size to 310pt.
Create a new text layer and type the word “TEXT” (The text should be on top of the jellybean image).
Copy and then paste it into Adobe Illustrator.
#Paste in vinyl master pro not correct size windows#
Use the Windows “Snip” tool to capture the image.Find an image of some jellybeans (use Google images).Create a new document that is 8.5" x 11" (paper size).Create a new folder in your Graphic Design folder and title it "Photo Clipping Mask".