Here's what makes it really work.....

Step 6:  While staying in PSP, hit the Alt > Prt Scr (print screen) keys at the same time.  Now in your PSP menu, select Edit > Paste > Paste as New Image.  Your new screen should look like the one below....hey, wait a minute!  Just scroll down to the next step, everything will be OK.

 

Step 7:  Let's get rid of that other grid.  Select View > Grid.  Make sure the grid button is up.  Your screen will now be rid of the other unwanted grid.

 

Step 8:  Working with this image at full size can be very confusing because you will have duplicate menu bars. 

Select your crop tool  and let's make this image a little easier to work with.

Step 9:  Select your crop tool   and let's crop out all the excess space.  Remember, your finished image should be 200 x 200 pixels.  Keep an eye on the numbers in the left hand corner when cropping, the numbers in parentheses (### x ###) to the right of the equal sign (=) is the size of your crop.  Also on the very edge of your image, the crop guidelines often change color, giving you a hint where the edge is.
 
 

Save your finished tile as a .gif .  Because it's only 2 colors, you can compress the file very nicely.  Now it's ready for your desktop, webpage, or graphic application.

VARIATIONS FOR YOUR FINISHED TILE: 

1.  Alter the layer transparency of the finished tile for a lighter effect. 
2.  Using magic wand selection tool, select the grid and a a light shadow for a slightly dimensional effect.

Experiment and most of all, have fun :)

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