Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Autumn Leaves
This tag was put together using my own imagination. Any resemblance to any other tag or tutorial is purely coincidental.
Supplies Needed:
Tube of choice- I am using tubes from the scrapkit
Scrapkit is a beautiful creation of Mellie Beans called Autumn Spice
You can find it here
Thanks Mellie for allowing me to use this kit
Font of choice
Mask of choice
I am using PSP9 (any version will work)
Some working knowledge of psp is needed to complete this tutorial.
Let’s begin:
Open new canvas
700x700
We can crop later if needed
Open wrap frame 1
Paste as new layer
Resize by 80%
Grab your magic wand and click inside the frame
Selections-modify by 3
Paste paper 7 as new layer
Selections-invert-hit delete on your keyboard
Move paper layer beneath the frame layer
With the marching ants still active
Open scarecrow 2 and resize by 80%
Paste as new layer
Duplicate layer
Move duplicated layer to top of layers
Close off duplicated layer
Make sure the original scarecrow layer is selected
Hit delete once you have your tube centered
Deselect
Unhide duplicate layer
Use the eraser to erase any of the tube sticking out at the bottom of the frame.
See my tag for reference if needed.
Open gold doodle 2, resize by 50%
Paste as a new layer and move to bottom of layers
Position as you wish or see mine for reference.
Duplicate and mirror image
Open pumpkin from kit
Resize by 50%
Paste as new layer
Position as you wish or see mine for reference.
Add any other elements you would like to add from the kit.
You can use mine as a guide or just go with your own creative juices
Once you have all your elements in place
Copy and paste a paper of choice from kit
Move to bottom layer but above the background.
Apply mask of choice, merge group.
Add proper copyrights
Merge all and save as a Png for best quality.
Thank you for trying my tutorial!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Just Gorjuss
This tag was put together using my own imagination. Any resemblance to any other tag or tutorial is purely coincidental.
Supplies needed:
Tube of choice- I am using a Gorjuss tube by Suzanne Woolcott
You can purchase her art here
Scrap kit is called Mediterranean Dawn
A beautiful kit by Athena Designs
You can purchase it here
Font of choice- I am using Leaf 1 font
Mask of choice
Plugins Used - Optional
Eye candy-Gradient Glow
dsb flux-bright noise
Now that you have your supplies,let’s begin
Open new canvas, white background
Resize canvas to 700x700
We can crop later
Open multiframe 2
Selections-select all-float-defloat
Paste paper 6 as new layer
Selections-invert-hit delete on your keyboard
Select none
This should have changed your frame color
Delete raster 1 in layers
Grab your magic wand and click inside each frame
Make sure your marching ants are in the cracks also
Selects-modify-expand by 5
Paste paper 16 as new layer
Selections –invert-delete
Move layer beneath frame
Select none
Go back and apply gradient glow of choice to frame
Add drop shadow to frame
Open your tube and paste as new layer
Center it in the middle frame
Make sure it is on top of all layers
Open flower 19 and paste as new layer
Poistion to the right of the frame
See mine for reference
Move beneath your tube layer
Duplicate layer
Image mirror
Open the palm tree from the kit
Paste as new layer and move down in the layers
It should be behind the tube and the flowers
Add any other elements from the kit that you would like.
Open mask –minimize
Copy and paste paper 5 as new layer
Move it to the bottom but above the background layer
Apply mask
Merge group
Add your copyright and license
Crop if needed.
If you do not wish to animate then you can merge layers
Save as PNG for best quality
Continue for animation
Animation:
Duplicate your frame layer which should be raster 2-
Duplicate twice- you should have 3 layers
Close of the 2 duplicated layers and make sure your raster 2 is highlighted
Open your dsb flux-bright noise plugin and click on mix once
Click ok
Close off that layer and open the next one.
Highlight the duplicated layer and repeat the bright noise only this time click on mix twice.
Click ok.
Now close that layer back off and move to the 3rd layer- follow same as but click on mix 3 times.
Once you have all 3 of your layers done follow here very carefully
Open your animation shop
Go back to psp and close off the 2 duplicated layers and highlight raster 2
Go to edit and COPY MERGED
Paste into animation shop as new animation
Go back to psp and hide that layer and unhide the next one-copy merged and go back to Animation shop and paste AFTER CURRENT FRAME
Go back to psp and hide that layer and unhide the last duplicated layer
copy merged and go back to Animation shop and paste AFTER CURRENT FRAME
Click on animation tab to see animation.
Save and you’re done.
Thanks for trying my tutorial.
Monday, August 24, 2009
A Pretty Face
This tag was put together using my own imagination. Any resemblance to any other tag or tutorial is purely coincidental.
Supplies needed:
Tube of choice- I am using the art of Jamie Kidd
You can purchase it here
A close up will work best for this tutorial.
Please do not use without proper license.
Scrapkit I am using is from Mellie Beans
You can purchase this fabulous kit called Coral Confusion here
Font of choice
Mask of choice
Plugins- Optional
Eye candy-Gradient Glow
Xenofex 2- Constellation
Mura Meisters-Copies
Let’s begin
Open new canvas- 700x700
We can crop later
Open frame 2 from kit and paste as new layer onto your canvas
Pretty isn’t it?
Grab your magic wand and click inside the middle of the frame
Selections-modify-expand by 3
Paste paper 6 as new layer
Selections –invert-hit delete on keyboard.
Move layer beneath frame layer but
DO NOT DESELECT YET
Open tube of choice, a close up will work best
Copy and paste center frame
Position to where it looks best and
Hit delete once again on your keyboard
Now you may deselect.
Open glitter frame 1
Paste as new layer and resize by 90%
Move to top of layers
Open flower 7 from kit and paste as new layer
Resize by 30%
Open Staple flower 2
Paste as new layer
Resize by 40%
Place over the flower you just did
Open Sachet 2 and paste as new layer
Resize by 40%
Apply Mura Meisters Copies with the following settings
Move layer to bottom above the background layer
Resize layer if needed so that the edges stick out behind your frame
Choose your frame layer (raster 1 on mine)
Apply Xenofex Constellation with the following settings
Add any other elements from the kit you wish
Copy and paste paper of choice, move to bottom of layer palette
Apply mask of choice-merge group.
Add proper license and copyrights
Crop to preference
Merge all and save as PNG for best quality
Thank you for trying my tut.
Sweet Sixteen
This tag was put together using my own imagination. Any resemblance to any other tag or tutorial is purely coincidental.
Supplies needed:
Tube of choice: I am using a Jamie Kidd tube
You can purchase it here
Scrap kit is by BitsNBobs
It is called Fantasia and it is a beautiful kit.
You can purchase it here
Template #2 by me
Find it here
Font of choice
Plugins (Optional)
Gradient glow
I am using PSP9 ( any version will work)
Some working knowledge of psp is needed to complete this tutorial!
Let’s get started:
Open template #2 and delete watermark layer and sparkle layer
Highlight the circle layer
Selections-select all-float-defloat
Paste paper 4 as a new layer
Selections-invert-hit delete on keyboard
DO NOT DESELECT YET
Open and paste light ray 1 as new layer
Position (see my tag for reference ) and hit delete once again
Select-none
Highlight the circle layer
Selections-select all-float-defloat
Paste paper 1 as new layer
Selections-invert and hit delete
Select none and delete the original frame layer in your layer palette
So the same as above for the dotted circle using the same paper.
Highlight the doodle layer
Selections-select all-float-defloat
Paste paper 7 as new layer
Selections –invert-delete
Select none
Copy and paste your tube and center
Copy and paste frame 1 as new layer
Resize by 80% and move layer to bottom but above the background
Add any other elements from the kit that you would like.
There are some great things in that kit to use.
See my tag for reference if you’d like.
Add copyrights and license .
Merge all and save as a PNG or best quality.
Thank you for trying my tutorial!
Saturday, August 22, 2009
She Dreams
This tag was put together using my own imagination. Any resemblance to any other tag or tutorial is purely coincidental.
Supplies needed:
Tube of choice
I am using the work of Nicole Brune
You can purchase it here
I am using the kickass kit from BitsnBobs
You can purchase it here
Font of choice
Plugins (Optional)
Gradient glow
I am using PSP9 ( any version will work)
Some working knowledge of psp is needed to complete this tutorial.
Let’s begin:
Open new canvas 700x7oo
We can crop later
Flood fill white
Open bubble 3 in kit and paste as new layer on your white canvas
Open tube you are using and place on the bubble and center of it.
Open Ivy 3 and resize by 50%
Paste as new layer and position to the bottom right.
See mine for reference
Move raster under the tube layer in your layer palette
Duplicate layer and image-mirror
Add drop shadow of choice
Open element 5 which is green ivy
Resize by 50% and place under the pink ivy
See mine for reference
Duplicate layer and image-mirror
Add drop shadow
Open frame 1 and paste as new layer
Move layer to bottom just above the background layer
Open lace doodle 3
Paste as new layer
Image-Rotate to the right 15
Move layer above the background layer and below the frame layer
Add any other elements from kit you would like to.
Add copyright and license if applicable.
Merge all layers and save as PNG for best quality.
Thank you for trying my tutorial.
Fairy Tale
This tag was put together using my own imagination. Any resemblance to any other tag or tutorial is purely coincidental.
Supplies Needed:
Tube of choice: I am using an Elias Chatzoudis tube and his work can be purchased here
The scrapkit I am using is a ptu kit and let me tell you
This kit is awesome! It’s called Cinderella by Addictive Pleasures
You can purchase it here
Template #46 by Melissaz Creationz
You can find it here
Thank you Melissa for a great template
Font of choice- I used Aubergine
Plugins (Optional)
Gradient glow
I am using PSP9
Some working knowledge of psp is needed to complete this tutorial.
Let’s begin
:
Open template and delete credit layer and delete floral brushes also. We will use the ones that came with the kit.
Highlight bottom shape in your layers
Selections-select all –float –defloat
Paste paper 12 as new layer
Selections- invert-delete on keyboard
Select none
Delete original bottom shape layer
Optional:
Add gradient glow white
Add gradient glow pink to match your layer
Choose your rectangle layer
Selections-select all –float –defloat
Paste paper 11 as new layer
Selections- invert-delete on keyboard
Select none
Delete original rectangle layer
Choose your rectangle frame
Selections-select all –float –defloat
Paste paper 3 as new layer
Selections- invert-delete on keyboard
Select none
Add white gradient glow and optional drop shadow
Delete original rectangle frame layer
Choose fairy trail 1
Selections-select all –float –defloat
Paste paper 11 as new layer
Selections- invert-delete on keyboard
Select none
Delete original fairy trail 1 layer
Repeat these steps for each fairy trail layer
Paste castle from kit as new layer
Resize by 30 %
Position as wanted, see mine for reference.
Paste tube as new layer and position
If you are using the same one as I am
I resized it by 80%
Add any other elements from this awesome kit that you would like to.
Add your copyright and license
Crop if needed
Merge all and you’re done.
Thanks for trying my tutorial.
I would love to see your results!
Southern Pride
Friday, August 21, 2009
Lovey Dovey
This tag was put together using my own imagination. Any resemblance to any other tag or tutorial is purely coincidental.
Supplies Needed:
Tube of choice
I am using Elias Chatzoudis
You can purchase his work here
I am using the sensational scrapkit called Lovey Dovey
It is created by April and you can purchase it here
Thank you for a wonderful kit April.
Font of choice
Mask of choice
Plugins (Optional)
Gradient glow
Dsb Flux-Bright Noise
I am using PSP9
Some working knowledge of psp is needed to complete this tutorial.
Now that you have all your supplies, let’s begin:
Open blank canvas 600x600
Background white
We can crop later if needed!
Open tube and minimize for now.
Grab your eclipse tool
Background null
Foreground #f037d1
Create on vector checked- line width 6
Draw a circle as big or small as you like
Use mine for reference.
Make sure your tool is set on circle not oval.
Convert circle to raster layer
Take your magic wand and click inside the circle
Selections-modify-expand by 3
Paste paper 2 as new layer
Selections-invert-hit delete on your keyboard
Move paper layer below the frame layer in your layer palette.
Select none.
Paste tube as a new layer
Make sure tube is on top layer in layer palette
Add drop shadow of choice to tube
Add any other elements to tag from kit that you would like.
You can see my tag for reference.
Crop to size preferred
Add copyrights and licenses if applicable.
If you do not wish to animated you may merge your layers
And save as a PNG for best quality.
Animation:
Duplicate your frame layer which should be raster 2-
Duplicate twice- you should have 3 layers
Close of the 2 duplicated layers and make sure your raster 2 is highlighted
Open your dsb flux-bright noise plugin and click on mix once
Click ok
Close off that layer and open the next one.
Highlight the duplicated layer and repeat the bright noise only this time click on mix twice.
Click ok.
Now close that layer back off and move to the 3rd layer- follow same as but click on mix 3 times.
Once you have all 3 of your layers done follow here very carefully
Open your animation shop
Go back to psp and close off the 2 duplicated layers and highlight raster 2
Go to edit and COPY MERGED
Paste into animation shop as new animation
Go back to psp and hide that layer and unhide the next one-copy merged and go back to Animation shop and paste AFTER CURRENT FRAME
Go back to psp and hide that layer and unhide the last duplicated layer
copy merged and go back to Animation shop and paste AFTER CURRENT FRAME
Click on animation tab to see animation.
Save and you’re done.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Purplicious
This tag was put together using my own imagination. Any resemblance to any other tag or tutorial is purely coincidental.
Supplies Needed:
Tube of choice- I am using an Elias Chatzoudis tube which can be purchased here
Please do not use his work without a license.
I used the ptu scrapkit by Mellie-it is called
Glamorous- You can find it here
Beautiful work Mellie-thank you!
Font of choice- I will be using Easy Street EPS
Plugins- Optional
Dsb Flux-Bright Noise
Eye Candy 5- Gradient Glow
I am using PSP9
Some working knowledge of psp is needed to complete this tutorial.
Lets Begin:
Open new canvas 600x600
We can crop later if needed.
Background white
Open frame 7 from kit
Paste on canvas as new layer
Resize by 60%
With your magic wand , click inside frame
Selections-modify-expand by 3
Paste paper 16 as new layer
Selections-invert-hit delete on keyboard.
Select none
Add white gradient glow to frame
Add drop shadow of choice.
Add your tube of choice- if using the same one as I am , resize by 80%
Paste and position as you would like.
Add drop shadow to tube
Add any other elements from kit you would like to.
Adding drop shadows to each one.
Add word art if you’d like
Copyrights and license if needed
Crop if needed.
If you do not wish to animate you can merge all layers and save as a PNG for best quality.
Animation:
Duplicate your frame layer which should be raster 1-
Duplicate twice- you should have 3 layers
Close of the 2 duplicated layers and make sure your raster 1 is highlighted
Open your dsb flux-bright noise plugin and click on mix once
Click ok
Close off that layer and open the next one.
Highlight the duplicated layer and repeat the bright noise only this time click on mix twice.
Click ok.
Now close that layer back off and move to the 3rd layer- follow same as but click on mix 3 times.
Once you have all 3 of your layers done follow here very carefully
Open your animation shop
Go back to psp and close off the 2 duplicated layers and highlight raster 2
Go to edit and COPY MERGED
Paste into animation shop as new animation
Go back to psp and hide that layer and unhide the next one-copy merged and go back to Animation shop and paste AFTER CURRENT FRAME
Go back to psp and hide that layer and unhide the last duplicated layer
copy merged and go back to Animation shop and paste AFTER CURRENT FRAME
Click on animation tab to see animation.
Save and you’re done.
Thanks for trying my tut!
Tag By Angel
Friday, August 14, 2009
Evergreen
This tag was put together using my own imagination. Any resemblance to any other tag or tutorial is purely coincidental.
Supplies Needed:
Tube of choice- I am using an Elias Chatzoudis tube which can be purchased here
Please do not use his work without a license.
I am using the wonderful scrapkit called My Comforter made by Mellie
You can purchase this fabulous kit here
Template #3 by SueEllen
You can download it here
Font of choice- I am using Heather
Plugins- Optional
Dsb Flux-Bright Noise
Eye Candy 5- Gradient Glow
I am using PSP9
Some working knowledge of psp is needed to complete this tutorial.
Lets Begin:
Open template and resize canvas to 700x700
We can crop later!
On your template delete credit layer
Highlight your circle layer in the layers palette
Selections-select all-float-defloat
Paste paper 11 from kit as a new layer
Selections-Invert-hit delete on keyboard
Select none
Delete original circle layer from layers
Highlight circle frame
Follow same as above but this time paste paper 5
Apply gradient glow of choice to this layer
Highlight the stars layer
Selections-select all-float-defloat
Paste paper 7 as new layer
Selections-Invert-hit delete on keyboard
Select none
Apply gradient glow as you did above!
Highlight doodle 1
Selections-select all-float-defloat
Paste paper 5
Selections-Invert-hit delete on keyboard
Select none
Apply gradient glow of choice
Delete original doodle layer
Open tube of choice and paste as new layer on your canvas
Move tube layer to top in layers if needed.
Add any other elements from the scrap kit to make your tag look as you wish.
Add any word art you’d like and the correct copyright information.
Crop if needed.
If you do not wish to animate you can merge all layers and save as a PNG for best quality.
Animation:
Duplicate your doodle 1 layer which should be raster 4-
Duplicate twice- you should have 3 layers
Close of the 2 duplicated layers and make sure your raster 4 is highlighted
Open your dsb flux-bright noise plugin and click on mix once
Click ok
Close off that layer and open the next one.
Highlight the duplicated layer and repeat the bright noise only this time click on mix twice.
Click ok.
Now close that layer back off and move to the 3rd layer- follow same as but click on mix 3 times.
Once you have all 3 of your layers done follow here very carefully
Open your animation shop
Go back to psp and close off the 2 duplicated layers and highlight raster 2
Go to edit and COPY MERGED
Paste into animation shop as new animation
Go back to psp and hide that layer and unhide the next one-copy merged and go back to Animation shop and paste AFTER CURRENT FRAME
Go back to psp and hide that layer and unhide the last duplicated layer
copy merged and go back to Animation shop and paste AFTER CURRENT FRAME
Click on animation tab to see animation.
Save and you’re done.
Thank you for trying my tutorial.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
I Love IceCream
This tag was put together using my own imagination. Any resemblance to any other tag or tutorial is purely coincidental.
Supplies Needed:
Paintshop pro 9
Animation shop
I am using a tube of Elias Chatzoudis-I love his work!
The tube is called I like it and you can purchase it here
Please do not use without proper license.
The scrapkit is called Ice Cream Delight and it is a fabulous freebie from
Scraps Dimensions
Thank you !
Plugin used-dsb flux-bright noise
Font of choice
Opitional plugins-Graident Glow
I used Jasc Paintshop Pro 9 but it can be done using any version.
Some basic knowledge of psp is needed.
Ok now you have your supplies let’s get started:
Open new canvas-600x600-we can crop later if needed.
Open ice cream frame from kit
Resize by 50% twice and then again by 80%
Copy and paste onto new canvas
Grab your magic wand and select inside the frame
Paste paper 6 as new layer –selections-invert and hit delete on your keyboard
Select none
Move paper layer below frame layer
Open tube of choice –resize if needed
Paste as new layer and postion as youd like.
See mine for reference.
Add drop shadow of choice.
Open ice cream truck from kit
Resize by 20%
Paste as a new layer and position in any way youd like
See my tag for reference.
Add any other elements youd like to your tag!
Add any copyrights and license and also any word art youd like.
Crop if youd like.
If you do not wish to animate-save as PNG for best quality.
Animation:
Duplicate your paper 2 background which should be raster 2-
Duplicate twice- you should have 3 layers
Close of the 2 duplicated layers and make sure your raster 2 is highlighted
Open your dsb flux-bright noise plugin and click on mix once
Click ok
Close off that layer and open the next one.
Highlight the dupilicated layer and repeat the bright noise only this time click on mix twice.
Click ok.
Now close that layer back off and move to the 3rd layer- follow same as but click on mix 3 times.
Once you have all 3 of your layers done follow here very carefully
Open your animation shop
Go back to psp and close off the 2 duplicated layers and highlight raster 2
Go to edit and COPY MERGED
Paste into animation shop as new animation
Go back to psp and hide that layer and unhide the next one-copy merged and go back to Animation shop and paste AFTER CURRENT FRAME
Go back to psp and hide that layer and unhide the last duplicated layer
copy merged and go back to Animation shop and paste AFTER CURRENT FRAME
Click on animation tab to see animation.
Save and youre done
Hope this was not too complicated for you to understand.
As always thank you for doing my tut and if youd like to send me what you have done I would be happy to look at it
Devilsadvocate1488@yahoo.com
Sunday, August 9, 2009
New template by Harley
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Betty Davis Eyes
Supplies needed:
Tube of choice- I am using the great work of Jamie Kidd
You can purchase it here
Please do not use without proper license.
Template #2 by me and you can download it here
Freebie scrapkit called Chocolate Covered Mints by Tasha at Tantalizing Designz
Thanks Tasha
Mask of choice
Font of choice
Optional plugins-Gradient Glow
Sparkle Brushes
Now let’s begin:
Open template #1 and delete credit layer and also the dotted circle layer
Highlight circle layer-selections-select all-float-defloat
Paste paper #11 from kit as new layer
Selections-invert-delete on keyboard
DO NOT DESELECT
Open tube of choice and place as desired
See mine for reference if needed
Hit delete on keyboard
Deselect
Highlight the circle frame layer
Selections-select all-float-defloat
Paste paper #6 as new layer
Selections-invert-delete
Delete original circle frame layer
Add gradient glow of choice
I used white.
Add drop shadow of choice.
Highlight sparkles layer and follow same directions as above
Then again with doodle layer.
Add new raster layer, flood fill with color that matches tube
Move layer just above background in layers
Apply mask of choice and merge group.
Add gradient glow(optional)
Add any other elements from scrapkit that you would like.
Add any word art or names.
Add proper copyrights and credits.
Merge all layers and you are done!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Very first template
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Black Widow
Tube of choice- I am using the amazing work of Jose A Cano
Template #12 by the talented Tracy and it can be found here
Once again I am using a wonderful freebie kit by KatNDKA
Optional plugins-Gradient Glow
I am using the font called Evanescent
I am using Jasc Paintshop Pro 9 but any version can be used
Some knowledge of program is required to do this tut!
Now that you have all your supplies gathered ,let's begin
Open template 12 and delete credit layers.
Resize canvas to 650x650-we can crop later.
Choose circle 1-add a gradient glow that matches your tube with the following settings
Repeat gradient glow once more.
Choose circle 2-selections-select all
Float-defloat
Paste paper 3 from scrapkit
Selections-invert-delete on keyboard
Select none
Choose film strip layer
Selections-select allFloat-Defloat
Paste paper 4 as new layer
Selections-invert-delete on keyboard
Select none
Add gradient glow with same settings as above-changing colors of glow if you'd like.Add drop shadow of your choice.
Choose square 1 in layers
Grab your magic wand and click inside square 1
Selections-modify-expand by 6
Choose paper of choice from scrapkit
Paste as a new layer-selections-invert-hit delete on keyboard
DO NOT DESELECT YET
Choose a part of your tube and put it in the square-hit delete on keyboard
Now you can deselect
Do the same as above for the other 2 squares.
See my tag for reference if needed.
Place your tube on top of film strip as shown in my tag.
Add drop shadow of choice.
Now you can decorate using some of the beautiful elements in the scrapkit or you can leave it as it is.
Add any word art you'd like
Add proper copyrights to your tag.
Merge-flatten all.
Crop to size you like.
Enjoy!
I hope you enjoyed this tut-I am still learning as I go and I would love to see what you did -please send your results to devilsadvocate1488@yahoo.com
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Purple Passion
This tag was created using the wonderful scrapkit called Purplelicious by Tasha and you can find that kit here...Tantalizing Designz
Thanks Tasha for another awesome kit.