This tutorial will show you the steps to create a title
that appears to have been stamped with paint or ink.
1. Begin with your layout in progress.
2. On your layout, create a new vector layer (Layers > New
Vector Layer > OK).
3. Select your Text Tool 
and choose a stamped-look font
such as “Stamp Act” or “CheltPress Trial.” For the example, I have used the
font Stamp Act. Be sure to create as vector.
4. Click on your layout and type in your title.
5. Convert the vector layer to a raster layer (right-click
on Vector layer > Convert to Raster Layer).
6. Click on the Eraser Tool 
and choose a soft eraser such
as Camel Hair or similar. Set the eraser size to a small number (depending on
the size of your title; be sure it is small enough to only erase small areas at
a time) and set the opacity fairly low (10 – 20).
7. Begin erasing small areas of your title, giving it the
effect of the stamp not having enough ink on it, particularly the edges of each
letter and the areas where the font naturally appears distressed.
8. The title in this example overlaps onto the background
paper. Be sure to erase the title along the line of the top paper to give the
appearance of the ink not stamping on the edge of the paper.
9. Notice that the two background papers have texture.
Apply the same texture to your title. (Effects > Texture Effects > Texture).
If the texture does not appear because you have used a dark color for the title,
try experimenting by adjusting the smoothness and ambience of the texture.
10. The same effect can be achieved with brush shapes:
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