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Step 9:

Ok, that done, click the paths panel and CRTL+click the work path thumbnail to create a selection.

Step 10:

Now make a new layer and SHIFT+F5 and fill with 50% grey.

Step 11:

As before, CRTL+U to give it the color you desire.

Step 12:

Now here’s a good trick: change the blend mode to Overlay. This allows us to see through to the layer below:

Step 13:

To make the pattern repeat, hit ‘V’ for the move tool and ALT+drag the shape up to the top of the canvas. You will see you have created a new layer copy. CRTL+T to enter transform mode and position it like this:

Step 14:

Repeat for the bottom:

Step 15:

So now you have three flowers on three layers. Good. Make sure the top layer is selected in blue, then CRTL+E two times to merge the three layers into one. Now you can repeat the same copying and moving procedure. First to the right:

Step 16:

And then to the left. CRTL+E again to merge these new layers Now we have a pattern that will repeat itself.

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