Friday, February 27, 2015
PTU Tutorial ~ Cherry Bomb + Freebie Snags!
**This tutorial is my own creation, from my own imagination. Any similarities are completely coincidental!**
This tutorial was written in PSP9, but should easily transfer to other versions!
Supplies:
Kit: I'm using the super fun, retro kit "Cherry Bomb" by Pink Paradox Productions. You can pick up this awesome kit from her store, HERE.
Tube: I'm using the beautiful tube "Mysterious Lady" by Roman Zaric. This is a Pay To Use tube and you must have a license to use his artwork. You can find his amazing work HERE.
Mask: I'm using Rocked by Rachel's mask Mask_Set14_1. You can find this mask at her blog HERE.
Font: I'm using the font Riesling, which can be found HERE.
Plugins: Eye Candy 6 : Gradient Glow (optional for text)
Ready? Let's get started!
Be sure to add a drop shadow of your choice to your elements. I'm using 2, -2, 78, 7.98, color Black.
Open a new canvas 650x650 with a transparent background.
From the kit, copy Cherry Bomb (74) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 80%
Using your Magic Wand, click outside of the heart.
Selections > Modify > Expand > 5
From the kit, copy Cherry Bomb Paper (7) and paste as a new layer on your canvas.
Move this layer under the heart.
DELETE.
Selections > Select None
From the kit, copy Cherry Bomb (94) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 65%.
From the kit, copy Cherry Bomb (54) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 45%.
From the kit, copy Cherry Bomb (53) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 40%.
From the kit, copy Cherry Bomb (56) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 40%.
From the kit, copy Cherry Bomb (55) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 55%.
From the kit, copy Cherry Bomb (20) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 35%.
From the kit, copy Cherry Bomb (69) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 35%.
From the kit, copy Cherry Bomb (59) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 30%.
From the kit, copy Cherry Bomb (9) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 25%.
From the kit, copy Cherry Bomb (16) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 20%.
From the kit, copy Cherry Bomb Paper (1) and paste as a new layer on your canvas.
Apply your mask.
Layers > Merge > Merge Group.
For the font, I used a #ae0c0c for the BG and FG is null, font size 72, stroke width of 0.
I then applied Eye Candy 6: Gradient Glow with these settings:
Apply a drop shadow to your font (and your elements if you haven't done it so far).
Add your proper copyright.
Layers > Merge > Merge Visible.
Save as a PNG and you're done!
Now for those snags!!
Monday, February 23, 2015
PTU Tutorial ~ Cindi's Lilac Dream + Free Snags!
**This tutorial is my own creation, from my own imagination. Any similarities are completely coincidental!**
This tutorial was written in PSP9, but should easily translate for other versions.
Supplies:
Kit: I'm using the beautiful kit "Cindi's Lilac Dream" by Jackie's Jewels. You can pick up this amazing kit of 84 Elements and 13 papers from Jackie's store Pimpin' PSPers Warehouse.
Tube: I'm using the tube "Paris" by Alex Prihodko that can be purchased from PFD HERE. You need a license to use this tube.
Masks: I'm using two different masks for this tag. MPM_Mask06 by Millie, which you can find HERE and RR_MaskSet6_2 by Rachel, which you can find HERE.
Plugins: These are optional for the font only:
Eye Candy 4000: HSB Noise
Eye Candy 4000: HSB Noise
Eye Candy 4000: Gradient Glow
Font: I'm using the font "A Gentle Touch" which you can find HERE.
Ready? Let's get started!
Remember to add a drop shadow to your elements along the way! I used 2, -2, 80, 7.98, color Black!
Open a new canvas, 650x650, transparent background.
From the kit, copy JJS_71 and paste as a new layer on your canvas.
From the kit, copy JJS_65 and paste as a new layer on your
canvas. Resize 75%
Move to the left side of your canvas.
Duplicate
Image > Mirror
From the kit, copy JJS_68 and paste as a new layer.
From the kit, copy JJS_60 and paste as a new layer on your
canvas. Resize 65%
From the kit, copy JJS_63 and paste as a new layer on your
canvas. Resize 40%
From the kit, copy JJS_8 and paste as a new layer on your
canvas. Resize 30%
From the kit, copy JJS_72 and paste as a new layer on your
canvas. Resize 50%
Move to the left side of your canvas.
Duplicate
Image > Mirror
From the kit, copy JJS_71 and paste as a new layer on your
canvas. Resize 45%
Move to the left side of the canvas, in front of the fence.
Duplicate
Image > Mirror
From the kit, copy JJS_79 and paste as a new layer on your
canvas. Resize 30%
From the kit, copy JJS_16 and paste as a new layer on your
canvas. Resize 60%
From the kit, copy JJS_46 and paste as a new layer on your
canvas. Resize 45%
From the kit, copy JJS_78 and paste as a new layer on your
canvas. Resize 30%
From the kit, copy JJS_28 and paste as a new layer on your
canvas. Resize 40%
From the kit, copy JJS_69 and paste as a new layer on your
canvas. Resize 40%
Duplicate
Resize 85%
From the kit, copy JJS_62 and paste as a new layer on your
canvas. Resize 30%
From the kit, copy JJS_15 and paste as a new layer on your
canvas. Resize 55%
Open PPJJS9. Shift + D to duplicate it. Close out the original. Resize the duplicate 72%. Copy and paste as a new layer. Layers > Arrange > Send to Bottom.
Apply MPM_Mask06.
Open PPJJS13. Shift + D to duplicate it. Close out the original. Resize the duplicate 81%. Capy and paste as a new layer. Layers > Arrange > Send to Bottom.
Apply RR_MaskSet_6_2.
For the name, I used the "A Gentle Touch" font at size 72, stroke width of 0.
FG: #d0c3d9
BG: #8f8498
(The FG is for the Gradient Glow)
Type your name and apply the following Inner Bevel:
In Eye Candy 4000, apply HSB Noise with these settings:
Now apply Eye Candy 4000: Gradient Glow with these settings:
Apply your desired drop shadow.
Add your copyright information.
Layers > Merge > Merge Visible.
Save as a PNG and you're done!
Now on to those snags!!
Sunday, February 15, 2015
PTU Tutorial ~ Broken Inside + Free Snags!!
**This tutorial is my own creation, from my own imagination. Any similarities are completely coincidental!**
This tutorial was written in PSP9, but should easily convert to other versions!
Supplies:
Kit: I'm using the gorgeous kit "Broken Inside" by Drea's Creations. You can pick up this amazing kit of 143 elements and 26 papers at any of Drea's stores: Heart Beatz Creationz, Pimpin' PSPers Warehouse or Tiny Turtle Designs for the amazing price of only $1.00!
Tube: I'm using the amazing artwork ©Ismael Rac, called Bad Kitty. You can find this tube in his store HERE. Please do not use his work without the proper license!
Masks: I used some masks from Millie's PSP Madness. I used MPM_Mask 87, which you can find HERE and MPM_Mask 98, which you can find HERE.
Font: I used the font Burton's Dreams, which you can find HERE.
Plugins: Eye Candy 4000 Glass & Gradient Glow.
Ready? Let's go!
Open a new canvas, 650x650, transparent background.
From the kit, copy DC_143 and paste as a new layer. Resize 55%.
Using your magic wand, click inside of each frame.
From the kit, copy DC_Paper1 and paste as a new layer.
Selections > Invert
DELETE
Apply a drop shadow of your choice to the frame. I used 2, -2, 80, 8.00.
From the kit, copy DC_91 and paste as a new layer. Resize 55%.
Apply a drop shadow of your choice.
From the kit, copy DC_85 and paste as a new layer. Resize 45%.
Apply a drop shadow of your choice.
Image > Rotate > Left > 10
From the kit, copy DC_59 and paste as a new layer. Resize 35%.
Apply a drop shadow of your choice.
From the kit, copy DC_102 and paste as a new layer. Resize 80%.
Apply a drop shadow of your choice.
From the kit, copy DC_79 and paste as a new layer. Resize 50%.
Apply a drop shadow of your choice.
Duplicate
Image > Mirror
From the kit, copy DC_70 and paste as a new layer. Resize 25%.
Apply a drop shadow of your choice.
Adjust > Sharpeness > Sharpen
Duplicate
From the kit, copy DC_43 and paste as a new layer. Resize 40%.
Apply a drop shadow of your choice.
From the kit, copy DC_52 and paste as a new layer. Resize 35%.
Apply a drop shadow of your choice.
From the kit, copy DC_46 and paste as a new layer. Resize 40%.
Apply a drop shadow of your choice.
From the kit, copy DC_63 and paste as a new layer. Resize 70%.
Apply a drop shadow of your choice.
From the kit, copy DC_24 and paste as a new layer. Resize 20%.
Apply a drop shadow of your choice.
Duplicate. Re-size 80%. Apply a drop shadow of your choice.
Duplicate again and re-size 80%.
From the kit, copy DC_6 and paste as a new layer. Resize 20%.
Apply a drop shadow of your choice.
Paste From the kit, copy DC_Paper 18 as a new layer and
apply MPM_Mask 87.
Paste From the kit, copy DC_Paper 21 as a new layer and
apply MPM_Mask 98.
For the font, I used these settings:
With FG: #bc96e8
BG: #2b0557
Convert to a Raster Layer.
Selections > Select All > Float > Defloat
Selects > Modify > Contract > 1
Apply Eye Candy 4000 Glass with these settings:
Now, from the kit, open DC_83 and Shift + D to duplicate it. Re-Size 50%. Copy and paste as a new layer. Move this over your font, like so:
You don't want it to completely cover the font, just a little bit!
Selections > Invert.
Delete.
Selections > Select None
Layers > Merge > Merge Down
Apply Eye Candy 4000 Gradient Glow with these settings:
Apply a drop shadow of your choice. For the font, I used 2, -2, 80, 4.00, color Black.
Layers > Merge > Merge Visible.
Save as a PNG and you're done!
Now for those snags! :)
Saturday, February 14, 2015
PTU Tutorial (Slight AC) ~ Dark Desires + Freebie Snags!
**This tutorial is my own creation, from my own imagination. Any similarities are completely coincidental!**
This tutorial was written in PSP9, but should easily convert to other versions.
Supplies
Kit: I'm using the very fun kit Dark Desires by Pink Paradox Productions. You can pick up this wonderful kit of 150 elements, 15 frames and 45 papers from her store HERE.
Tube: I'm using the beautiful artwork ©Arthur Crowe, Beauty Gift which you can buy from his store HERE. A license is required to use this tube.
Template: I'm using the template Sis_Tagger_Temp5 from the Scrap It Studio. You can pick this template up HERE.
Mask: I am using the mask Vintage Mosaic by Rocked by Rachel. You can pick up this mask HERE.
Font: I'm using the Font "Always Beside You" which can be found HERE.
Plugins:
Alien Skin Eye Candy 6: Gradient Glow (optional for the font).
Ready? Let's get started!
Open the template in PSP and Shift + D to duplicate it. Close the original. Delete the background layer.
Image > Canvas Size > 650x650.
For each layer of the template, you will need to go: Selections > Select All > Float > Defloat. Once you've pasted the paper you've chosen, you will need to: Selections > Invert and then hit the Delete key. Then delete the original layer in the template.
The papers I used were:
Dark Desires Papers (51) for Top Left Oval and Bottom Right Oval
Dark Desires Papers (3) for Top Bar and Bottom Bar
Dark Desires Papers (43) for Left Mat and Right Mat
Dark Desires Papers (16) for Left Frame and Right Frame
Dark Desires Papers (4) for Center Box
Dark Desires Papers (8) for Doodle
From the kit, copy Dark Desires (148) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 50%.
From the kit, copy Dark Desires (43) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 45%.
From the kit, copy Dark Desires (95) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 35%.
Paste your tube as a new layer and re-size as needed.
Place your tube in the middle of the rope coil.
Select the layer with the rope coil. Selections > Select All > Float >
Defloat.
Select your tube layer and lower the opacity to where you
can see the rope through the tube.
Use your eraser tool to erase parts of the tube to give the
appearance that the tube is bound in the rope.
Duplicate your tube and move it under the rope coil. This will make the drop shadow more natural.
From the kit, copy Dark Desires (71) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 20%.
From the kit, copy Dark Desires (72) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 15%.
From the kit, copy Dark Desires (24) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 25%.
From the kit, copy Dark Desires (33) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 30%.
From the kit, copy Dark Desires (34) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 30%.
From the kit, copy Dark Desires (36) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 28%.
From the kit, copy Dark Desires (41) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 20%.
From the kit, copy Dark Desires (38) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 65%.
Image > Rotate > Right > 35
From the kit, copy Dark Desires (21) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 20%.
From the kit, copy Dark Desires (85) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 20%.
From the kit, copy Dark Desires (39) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 20%.
From the kit, copy Dark Desires (80) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 45%.
Using your eraser tool, erase a small part of the circle to
give the appearance the heart is hanging from the doodle.
From the kit, copy Dark Desires Papers (51)
Apply Mask
From the kit, copy Dark Desires Papers (27)
Apply Mask
Resize black mask layer 90%.
Image > Rotate > Left > 20
Add the copyright information for your tube.
For the text, apply Inner Bevel with these settings:
Then apply the Gradient Glow with the following:
Apply a desired drop shadow to all of your elements, tube and template pieces. I used 2, -2, 80, 7.00.
Layers > Merge > Merge Visible.
Save as a PNG and you're done!
Now for those snags!
Monday, February 9, 2015
PTU Tutorial ~ Mardi Gras Party +FREEBIE Snags!
**This tutorial is my own creation, from my own imagination. Any similarities are completely coincidental!**
Tutorial written using PSP9, but should easily convert to other versions!
Supplies
Scrap Kit: I am using the vibrant, fun kit "Mardi Gras Party" from Pink Paradox Productions. You can pick up this awesome kit of 170 Elements, 20 Frames & 50 Papers HERE.
Tube: I'm using the beautiful artwork of VeryMany, called "Mask." You can pick up this gorgeous, multi-layered tube HERE. Please do not use this artwork without the proper license.
Mask: I am using MPM_Mask14 from Millie's PSP Madness. You can find this mask HERE.
Font: Keeping with the Mardi Gras theme, I used the font "Bourbon" which you can find HERE.
Plugins: Eye Candy 4000: Glass and Eye Candy 4000: Gradient Glow (optional for text)
Ready? Let's get started!
Remember to add a Drop Shadow as you go. My settings were 2, -2, 80, 7.
Open a new canvas, 650x650, transparent background.
From the kit, copy Mardi Gras Frames (33) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 50%.
From the kit, copy Mardi Gras Frames (3) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 55%.
From the kit, copy Mardi Gras Papers (53) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 60%.
From the kit, copy Mardi Gras (68) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 40%.
Duplicate > Mirror
From the kit, copy Mardi Gras (75) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 35%.
From the kit, copy Mardi Gras (67) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 25%.
Mirror
From the kit, copy Mardi Gras (11) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 35%.
From the kit, copy Mardi Gras (10) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 30%.
From the kit, copy Mardi Gras (62) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 30%.
From the kit, copy Mardi Gras (32) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 30%.
From the kit, copy Mardi Gras (84) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 25%.
From the kit, copy Mardi Gras (69) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 35%.
From the kit, copy Mardi Gras (61) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 30%.
From the kit, copy Mardi Gras (19) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 25%.
From the kit, copy Mardi Gras (184) and paste as a new layer
on your canvas. Resize 50%.
Duplicate
Move duplicate down to have some space between the two
layers.
Layers > Merge > Merge Down
Move this layer below your tube layer.
Selections > Select All > Float > Defloat
Paste From the kit, copy Mardi Gras Papers (33) as a new layer. Selections > Invert > DELETE. Delete the original merged layer (the black music
scale) .
From the kit, copy Mardi Gras Papers (6) and paste as a new
layer on your canvas. Resize 65%
Layers > Arrange > Send to Bottom
Apply your mask.
Layers > Merge > Merge Group
For the font, I used Bourbon at size 72, 0.0 stroke.
FG: #7b327b
BG: #42b693
Apply Eye Candy 4000: Glass with these settings:
Selections > Select All > Float > Defloat.
Selections > Modify > Expand > 2.
Layers > New Raster Layer.
Move this layer down below the font layer.
Floodfill with the Foreground color.
Apply Eye Candy 4000: Gradient Glow with these settings:
Select the first (top, blue) font layer and apply the gradient glow again.
Add a drop shadow of your choice to the bottom font layer.
Add your copyright and license information.
Layers > Merge > Merge Visible.
Save as a PNG and you're done!
Now for those snags!
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