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How do I make bubble letters?

It is very simple to make and a cute addition to any layout or graphic. And all you need is Microsoft Paint (which everyone has) to make it!!! Don't believe me? Follow this tutorial on how to make your own custom bubble letters.

Required Programs:
1.Microsoft Paint

Step #1: Your Text

Go to Start > Programs >Accesories > Paint to open your paint program. Open a new blank image in MS paint. In whatever color you want and whatever font your prefer, insert your text. Works best in 8pt font and bolded. I used the color orange and the font style Century Gothic"

orange

Step #2: Zoom in and Edit

Now go to View > Zoom > Large Size. You should now see a close-up of your text. Using the pencil tool, make a black outline of the text 1 pixel thick. Afterwards, go to Colors > Edit Colors... > Define Custom Colors >> and chose a color about 4 shades darker than the original. Click ok. Now use that color to draw a constant line through the middle of the text about 3 pixels thick. It should look something like this:

Step #3: A little more

Once again, go to Colors > Edit Colors... > Define Custom Colors >> but this time choose a color that is about 6 shades darker than the original color. Click ok and then use that color to draw a constand line through the middle of the text 1 pixel thick like this: