Thursday, December 30, 2010

*♦*Wild Purple*♦*


For this tutorial, you’ll need a working knowledge of PSP.
I’m using PSP 9 but any version should work.
This tutorial is my own and any resemblance to any other is purely coincidental.
Supplies for this tutorial:
PSP (any version)
Scrap kit of choice.
I’m using the PTU kit: Wicked in Purple by Angel’s Designz.
You can get her kits here: http://angelsdesignz.blogspot.com/
Tube of choice: I’m using the wonderful work of Ismael Rac.
This is a tube you MUST have a license to use.  Don’t use these tubes without a license!
You can find these tubes here: http://xeracx.net/store/
(I got this tube while he was with AMI hence the AMI license.)
Mask: Designs by Vaybs Mask 84 you can find it here: http://designsbyvaybs.blogspot.com/search/label/Masks

Let’s begin!!
Open  new Canvas-900x700 (we crop later)
Use your square tool to draw out a square. Foreground black background null and thickness 20.
Convert this to raster layer.
Use your magic wand to select inside the black part of your square.
Select a paper from your kit-Copy it
Back to your canvas and paste INTO selection.
DO NOT DE SELECT!!
Now go to selection-Modify-select section borders.
-Both sides. -Anti-Alias on. -Border width 3
Now add new raster layer and flood fill the selected area with a color from your kit.
Deselect and add noise of your choice to give it the glittery look.
Merge this layer down.
Now use the raster deform tool to tilt your square to where it looks like a diamond.
Now you add your tube on top of your frame layer.
Duplicate your frame layer and move over top your tube layer.
Erase the parts of the frame covering your tube.
Now select your tube layer and delete any parts hanging out under the frame.
Select the bottom frame layer. Click inside it with your magic wand.
Selections-modify-expand by 3- DO NOT DE SELECT!
Add new raster layer-Flood fill with color from your tube or kit.
Move this below your frame layer.
Go to Effects-Texture effects-Blinds
Width 2- Opacity-57 -OK

Now you can start to add your elements to your tag.
Reside them and position as needed.
Add your drop shadow to each element to give your tag depth.
I used the flower element and the black bow. I re sized , duplicated, and mirrored them to have them match up on both side of my frame.
The heart with wings I re sized and added my drop shadow.

Once you finish adding your elements-Merge visible.
Add new layer and move to the bottom.
Flood fill with a color to match your tag.
Add your mask to this layer.
Merge visible again.
Crop down to re size.
Add your © info and your name.
Save & enjoy your new tag!
Monday, December 27, 2010

Bring on the rain: PTU Tut

For this tutorial, you’ll need a working knowledge of PSP.
I’m using PSP 9 but any version should work.
This tutorial is my own and any resemblance to any other is purely coincidental.
Supplies for this tutorial:
PSP (any version)
Scrap kit of choice.
I’m using the PTU kit: Wicked in teal by Angel’s Designz.
You can get her kits here: http://angelsdesignz.blogspot.com/
Tube of choice: I’m using the wonderful work of Ismael Rac.
This is a tube you MUST have a license to use.  Don’t use these tubes without a license!
You can find these tubes here:  
http://xeracx.net/store/Mask: Designs by Vaybs Mask 89 you can find it here: http://designsbyvaybs.blogspot.com/search/label/Masks

Let’s begin!!
Open a canvas--900*700 (you can crop later)
Use your ellipse tool to make a circle in the center of your canvas.
Foreground black, background null. Width should be about 20.
Convert this to raster layer.
Use your magic wand and click the black part of your circle.
Select a paper from your kit. Edit-Copy
Back to your canvas and paste INTO selection.
Select your tube. Copy & past it into your canvas.
Select your circle layer. Click inside the empty part of your circle with your magic wand.
Selections-Modify-Expand by 3 or 4.
Add new raster layer & flood fill with a color from your tube/kit.
Select none. Move under your circle frame layer.
Duplicate your circle and move this one overtop of your tube layer.
Erase any parts of your circle covering your tube’s face.
Select your tube layer and delete any hanging out under your circle.
Now select the filmstrip element from your kit.
Paste behind all other layers and position.
Duplicate this layer and flip then mirror it.
Select the inside squares of one of your film strips.
Selections-modify-expand by two.
Add new raster layer-flood fill with color to match your kit/tube.
Move below your filmstrip. Duplicate this. Mirror & flip it.
It should be under the other filmstrip (if not just move the layer down until it is)
Add any other elements you want to use . Be sure to add your drop shadows.
After you  are finished adding your elements select a paper from your kit and paste it under all other layers.
Add your mask layer to this.
Resize & add your copyright info as well as any other text you want on your tag.
Save your tag & enjoy!
Saturday, December 25, 2010

A quick note

Just a quick note to all of those that may visit my blog:
I want to wish each of you and your families a very Merry Christmas!
I hope your hearts & homes are filled with love and joy!

After things calm down a bit, look for brand new tutorials and other goodies I plan on having SOON!
Thanks for being followers of my blog & have a fabulous holiday!!
Monday, December 6, 2010

Sleigh Bells Tutorial


For this tutorial, you’ll need a working knowledge of PSP.
I’m using PSP 9 but any version should work.
This tutorial is my own and any resemblance to any other is purely coincidental.
Supplies for this tutorial:
PSP (any version)
Scrap kit of choice.
I’m using the PTU kit: Sleigh Bells by Angel’s Designz.
You can get her kits here: http://angelsdesignz.blogspot.com/
Tube of choice: I’m using the wonderful work of Robert Alvarado.
This is a tube you MUST have a license to use.  Don’t use these tubes without a license!
You can find these tubes here: www.mypsptubes.com
Mask of choice (I forgot which one I used--Any you choose will work though.)
Let’s begin!!
Open a canvas--900*700 (you can crop later)
Select the frame 2 element from your kit.
Copy and paste into your canvas.
Open your tube close-up.
Paste into your canvas overtop of your frame.
Duplicate your frame layer and move this over your tube layer.
Erase any parts covering your tube’s face & arm.
Select a paper from your kit. Copy it.
On the bottom frame layer, se your magic wand and select the inner square where it’s empty.
Selections-modify-expand by 2
-Do NOT deselect!-
Add new raster layer
Edit-paste INTO selection.
Move your paper layer under your last frame layer.
Select a few elements from the kit to use.
Copy them and pate into your canvas.
Resize them if you need to.
Add drop shadows to each one.
I used the beautiful Christmas tree, the white flower and the red garland elements.
As well as the glass ornament element for inside the frame & the white snowflakes for my background..
I also used the Sleigh Bells word art from the kit.
Select another paper from your kit.
Copy and paste under all of your other layers.
This is where you want to apply your mask.
Now is the time to crop your tag down using your selection tool.
Then you can resize .
Add your name/text and don’t forget your copyright info!
Save & you have your new tag!
Thanks for checking out my tutorial!!

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