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I love helping my friends who are starting with PSP.
Any similarity or resemblance to any other tutorial is purely coincidental and unintentional. Pls do not recopy my tutorials anywhere. Many thanks Susan.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Almost time .. The Holiday Train
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We'll have something for everyone come Dec. 1st and with well over 50 designers, this is one blog train you won't want to miss!
http://holiday-train.blogspot.com/
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Elias Happy Holidays Tut
1:55 PM | Posted by
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Feel free to use my tutorial as a guide and
have fun giving it your own spin.
This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP.
Needed Supplies & Filters :
Tube of Choice .. I am using the work of Elias Chatzoudis. This particular tube is part of the MPT Christmas gift to their customers this year and is not available for purchase. Elias has many more gorgeous Christmas tubes. As always you must always have a license to use. Please do not use his work without purchasing through MPT here.
Scrap Kit of Choice .. The scrapkit I have used was also part of the package MPT customers received this year for Christmas and is not available for purchase. Pls feel free to substitute a similar kit you have if you don't have this one.
Mask of Choice .. I haved used WSL_Mask84 Weescotslass which can be downloaded here.
Font of Choice .. I am using Trebuchet MS.
Let's get started !
Open mask in PSP. New raster layer 600x600 & floodfill with white. New raster layer, select all, paste into selection Paper 4.
have fun giving it your own spin.
This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP.
Needed Supplies & Filters :
Tube of Choice .. I am using the work of Elias Chatzoudis. This particular tube is part of the MPT Christmas gift to their customers this year and is not available for purchase. Elias has many more gorgeous Christmas tubes. As always you must always have a license to use. Please do not use his work without purchasing through MPT here.
Scrap Kit of Choice .. The scrapkit I have used was also part of the package MPT customers received this year for Christmas and is not available for purchase. Pls feel free to substitute a similar kit you have if you don't have this one.
Mask of Choice .. I haved used WSL_Mask84 Weescotslass which can be downloaded here.
Font of Choice .. I am using Trebuchet MS.
Let's get started !
Open mask in PSP. New raster layer 600x600 & floodfill with white. New raster layer, select all, paste into selection Paper 4.
New mask layer from image, WSL_84, invert mask data unchecked, and merge group. Resize 105%.
Copy and paste Holly frame 01 and drop shadow. I have used 2/2/40/4 throughout.
Copy and paste Frame 3 & resize 90%.
Using your magic wand or selection tool, select the middle area of your frame. Copy and paste Paper 5, selections invert and hit delete. Select none and drag this layer beneath your frame layer.
Copy and paste Frame 01 and drop shadow.
Copy and paste your tube & duplicate layer. Close off the duplicate layer and drag your original tube layer beneath your red frame layer.
Using your selection tool, select an area similar to this one.
Using your selection tool, select an area similar to this one.
Hit delete & select none.
Open your duplicate tube layer and erase the bottom portion of your tube that is covering the frame. You want it to appear your tube is coming out of the frame.
Copy and paste Pointsettia 1, image rotate left 90, resize 50% & drop shadow. Position bottom corner of your frame. Layer duplicate and mirror.
Copy and paste Wreath bow 1, resize 50% & drop shadow. Position top right hand corner.
Copy and paste Ornament 03, resize 50% & drop shadow. Position hanging from your wreath bow.
Copy and paste Present 01, resize 50% & drop shadow. Position bottom right hand corner.
Copy and paste Candycane 01, resize 50%, drop shadow and rotate right 45. Position just above your present.
Copy and paste Word art 2, resize 75% and position bottom of your frame. I have added the following gradient glow & drop shadow.
X out white background, merge visible.
Open white background, resize to your liking (I used 500x500).
Add copyright & add your name on your ornament. I used Trebuchet MS size 14 white.
Save and you are done.
I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial.
Pls feel free to experiment and use my tutorial as a guide.
Please feel free to send me your results.
I'd love to see what you came up with.
Open white background, resize to your liking (I used 500x500).
Add copyright & add your name on your ornament. I used Trebuchet MS size 14 white.
Save and you are done.
I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial.
Pls feel free to experiment and use my tutorial as a guide.
Please feel free to send me your results.
I'd love to see what you came up with.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Simple Pleasures Tut
1:44 AM | Posted by
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Feel free to use my tutorial as a guide and
have fun giving it your own spin.
This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP.
Needed Supplies & Filters :
Tube of Choice .. I am using the work of Keith Garvey which you must have a license to use. Please do not use his work without purchasing through MPT here.
have fun giving it your own spin.
This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP.
Needed Supplies & Filters :
Tube of Choice .. I am using the work of Keith Garvey which you must have a license to use. Please do not use his work without purchasing through MPT here.
Scrap Kit of Choice .. I have used a gorgeous PTU kit from Cora called Wild Love which be purchased here.
Template of Choice .. I have used a great template from Vix Template #9,
which can be downloaded on her blog here.
which can be downloaded on her blog here.
Mask of Choice .. I haved used WSL_Mask84 Weescotslass which can be downloaded here.
Font of Choice .. I am using Impact.
Let's get started !
Open template and mask in PSP. Duplicate template and close original. Delete copyright and optional tagback layers.
Copy and paste Paper 4. New mask layer from image, WSL_84, invert mask data unchecked, and merge group.
Now we will start filling our template layers. This is the part where you can play with different papers if you are using a scrap kit or different colors but the technique is the same.
Select Square fills layer, select all, float/defloat, copy and paste Paper 7, selections invert and hit delete. Do not deselect. Copy and paste tube of your choice, position and hit delete. Repeat for 2nd frame. Select none. Adjust opacity to 80% for both tube layers. Delete original square fills layer.
Select Square frames layer, select all, float/defloat, new raster layer, copy and paste Paper 9, selections invert, hit delete. Select none. Delete original layer. Add drop shadow. I have used 2/2/40/4 throughout.
Select Copy of rectangle layer, select all, float/defloat, copy and paste Paper 7, selections invert, hit delete. Select none. Delete original layer. I have applied the following textures/blinds.
Copy and paste Diamonds. rotate right 90 and postion above your blinds layer. Add drop shadow and trim ends that are too long. Layer duplicate and flip.
Select Rectangle frame layer, select all, float/defloat, new raster layer, copy and paste Paper 9, selections invert, hit delete. Select none. Delete original layer. Add drop shadow.
Copy and paste Flower 2, resize 30%, drop shadow and position bottom right hand side.
Copy and paste Button 2, resize 65%, drop shadow and position above your flower.
Select Simple word art layer, select all, float/defloat, copy and paste Paper 7, selections invert and hit delete. Select none and delete original layer. I have applied the following gradient glow and then drop shadow.
Select Pleasures word art layer, apply the same gradient glow and drop shadow. Drag both your word art layers to the top of all your layers.
Copy and paste Cherries, resize 50% and drop shadow. Position just below your word art layers so it appears the cherries are dangling.
X out white background, merge visible.
Open white background, resize to your liking (I used 500x500).
Add copyright & add your name. I used Impact size 60 color #b82100. I then added the same gradient glow and drop shadow as before.
Open white background, resize to your liking (I used 500x500).
Add copyright & add your name. I used Impact size 60 color #b82100. I then added the same gradient glow and drop shadow as before.
Save and you are done.
I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial.
Pls feel free to experiment and use my tutorial as a guide.
Please feel free to send me your results.
I'd love to see what you came up with
Pls feel free to experiment and use my tutorial as a guide.
Please feel free to send me your results.
I'd love to see what you came up with
Sunday, November 15, 2009
White Christmas Tut
6:18 PM | Posted by
Shal |
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Feel free to use my tutorial as a guide and
have fun giving it your own spin.
This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP.
Needed Supplies & Filters :
Tube of Choice .. I am using the work of Ismael Rac which you must have a license to use. I am licensed through Artistic Minds Inc. but they are now closed. You can now find Ismael's artwork licensed through his own store. Pls do not use his work without purchasing through here.
have fun giving it your own spin.
This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP.
Needed Supplies & Filters :
Tube of Choice .. I am using the work of Ismael Rac which you must have a license to use. I am licensed through Artistic Minds Inc. but they are now closed. You can now find Ismael's artwork licensed through his own store. Pls do not use his work without purchasing through here.
Scrap Kit of Choice .. I have used a gorgeous FTU Kit from Dite called Christmas Wishes which you can download here.
W ord Art of Choice .. I have used a great word art from Lori, which is available on her blog here.
Mask of Choice .. I haved used WSL_Mask84 Weescotslass which can be downloaded here.
Font of Choice .. I am using Base Christmas
Filters of Choice .. Eye Candy/Gradient Glow and Vanderlee/Snowflakes and Xenofex/Constellation
Let's get started !
Open your mask in PSP. New image 600x600 and floofill with white. New raster layer, select all, copy into selection Paper 2. New mask layer from image, WSL_Mask84, invert mask data unchecked, and merge group. Add the following Constellation settings for a lil extra sparkle.
Copy and paste Frame 3 & resize 75%. Using your magic wand (or your selection tool), select the middle of your frame and selections/modify/expand 3. Copy and paste Paper 6, selections invert and hit delete.
The following elements will all be positioned below your frame layer to create a picture. Copy and paste Tree1, resize 50%, drop shadow and position left hand side. I have used 2/2/40/4 throughout. Copy and paste Fireplace, resize 65%, drop shadow and position on the right hand side. Copy and paste Wreath 1, resize 20%, drop shadow and position above your fireplace. Copy and paste all 3 stockings, resize 20%, drop shadow and position dangling from the fireplace.
X out frame, mask and background layers, merge visible, open all layers. Drop shadow your frame.
Duplicate picture layer twice & rename your layers snow 1-2-3. Using your selection tool, select an area similar to this.
On your first snow layer apply the following Vanderlee/Snowflakes.
Apply the same settings to your next snow layer and randomize. Apply again to your last snow layer hitting and randomize again. If you decide not to animate your tag, then just skip the duplicate twice and snow steps. Select none.
Copy and paste your chosen Tube, drop shadow and position on the right hand side.
Copy and paste Bow 7, resize 50%, drop shadow and position top left hand corner of your frame. Copy and paste Bow 8, resize 40%, drop shadow and position above your other bow. Copy and paste Ornament 3, resize 40%, drop shadow and position just below your bows so it appears to be dangling.
Apply the same settings to your next snow layer and randomize. Apply again to your last snow layer hitting and randomize again. If you decide not to animate your tag, then just skip the duplicate twice and snow steps. Select none.
Copy and paste your chosen Tube, drop shadow and position on the right hand side.
Copy and paste Bow 7, resize 50%, drop shadow and position top left hand corner of your frame. Copy and paste Bow 8, resize 40%, drop shadow and position above your other bow. Copy and paste Ornament 3, resize 40%, drop shadow and position just below your bows so it appears to be dangling.
Copy and paste your chosen Word art. I have added a size 3 fat white gradient glow and drop shadow. Position top left hand side.
At this point if you need to, resize your tag. I have used 500x500. Add your copyright and name. I have used Base Christmas #7d1818 size 72 with the same gradient glow and drop shadow as earlier.
If you are choosing not to animate, then you can save your tag.
To animate, close off Snow Layer 2 & 3 (the lil eye icon in your layer palette), Edit/Copy Merged and paste as new animation in Animation Shop. Close off Snow Layer 1 and open Snow Layer 2, Edit/Copy Merged and paste after current frame in AS. Close off Snow Layer 2 and open Snow Layer 3, Edit/Copy Merged and paste after current frame in AS.
In animation shop, select all, frame properties 25. Save as a gif.
Save and you are done.
I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial.
Pls feel free to experiment and use my tutorial as a guide.
Please feel free to send me your results.
I'd love to see what you came up with.
Blue Love Tut
1:32 AM | Posted by
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Feel free to use my tutorial as a guide and
have fun giving it your own spin.
This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP.
have fun giving it your own spin.
This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP.
Needed Supplies & Filters :
Tube of Choice .. I am using the work of Hannah Disney which you must have a license to use. Please do not use her work without purchasing through My Tag Art here.
Pls note mine is licensed through AMI where her art was previously sold.
Scrap Kit of Choice .. I have used a gorgeous PTU kit from Fi's Fault called Blue Love which can be purchased here.
Mask of Choice .. I haved used WSL_Mask84 Weescotslass which can be downloaded here.
Font of Choice .. I am using Gwendolyn Bold.
Let's get started !
Open mask in PSP. New raster layer 600x600 & floodfill with white. New raster layer, select all, paste into selection Paper 6.
New mask layer from image, WSL_84, invert mask data unchecked, and merge group. Resize 110%.
Copy and paste Frame 2 & resize 80%. Using your magic wand, select the middle of your frame. Selections/modify/expand 3. Copy and paste Paper 1, resize 65%, selections invert and hit delete. Select none. Drag this layer beneath your frame layer. Drop shadow your frame. I have used 2/2/40/4 throughout.
Copy and paste your tube. Depending the tube you are using, you may want to erase the bottom part so it appears your tube is peeking out of the frame.
Copy and paste Flower 2, resize 65%, drop shadow and position on the bottom left of your frame. Layer duplicate and mirror. Copy and paste Flower 1, resize 65%, drop shadow and position just above one of your other blue flowers. Layer duplicate and mirror. Duplicate your first flower and position in the middle of the others. See my image for placement.
Copy and paste Beaded swirl 1 and position just above your mask layer on the top left hand side & drop shadow. Layer duplicate and mirror.
Copy and paste ribbon 4, resize 50% & drop shadow. Position below your flower layers so it appears the ribbon is sticking out. Layer duplicate and mirror. Repeat with ribbon 3. Position the 4 ribbon layers to your liking under your flower layers.
Copy and paste String word art 1, resize 75% twice and drop shadow. Position lower half of your frame so it appears to be hanging from it.
Copy and paste Velvet bow 2, resize 40% and drop shadow. Position so it appears to be holding your word art up. Layer duplicate and mirror.
X out white background, merge visible.
Open white background, resize to your liking (I used 500x500).
Add copyright & add your name. I used Gwendolyn bold size 72 color #46616e. I then added a size 3 fat white gradient glow and drop shadow.
Save and you are done.
I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial.
Add copyright & add your name. I used Gwendolyn bold size 72 color #46616e. I then added a size 3 fat white gradient glow and drop shadow.
Save and you are done.
I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial.
Pls feel free to experiment and use my tutorial as a guide.
Please feel free to send me your results.
I'd love to see what you came up with.
Please feel free to send me your results.
I'd love to see what you came up with.
Fall Falling Fallen Tut
12:54 AM | Posted by
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Feel free to use my tutorial as a guide and
have fun giving it your own spin.
This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP.
Needed Supplies & Filters :
Tube of Choice .. I am using the work of KatNKDA which you must have a license to use. Please do not use her work without purchasing through her store here. I am licensed through Artistic Minds Inc. but they are now closed.
Scrap Kit of Choice .. I have used a gorgeous PTU Kit from KatNKDA called Autumn Fire which was purchased through Artistic Minds Inc. who are now closed. The kit is currently unavailable.
have fun giving it your own spin.
This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP.
Needed Supplies & Filters :
Tube of Choice .. I am using the work of KatNKDA which you must have a license to use. Please do not use her work without purchasing through her store here. I am licensed through Artistic Minds Inc. but they are now closed.
Scrap Kit of Choice .. I have used a gorgeous PTU Kit from KatNKDA called Autumn Fire which was purchased through Artistic Minds Inc. who are now closed. The kit is currently unavailable.
Mask of Choice .. I have used WSL_84 which can be downloaded from weescotslass here.
Word Art of Choice .. I have used a great fall word art from Cupcake Sprinkles, which is available on her blog here.
Font of Choice .. I have used Passions Conflict Rob.
Let's get started !
Open mask in PSP. New raster layer 600x600 & floodfill with white. New raster layer, select all, paste into selection Paper 6.
New mask layer from image, WSL_84, invert mask data unchecked, and merge group.
Copy and paste Frame 3 & resize 50% twice. Using your magic wand, select all the areas in the middle of your frame. Make sure you don't forget any of the lil bity areas. Selections/modify/expand 1. Copy and paste Paper 2, resize 50%, selections invert and hit delete. Select none. Drag this layer beneath your frame layer. Drop shadow your frame. I have used 2/2/40/4 throughout.
Copy and paste Element 14, resize 50% twice, center in your frame and drop shadow.
Copy and paste your tube, resize if necessary and drop shadow.
Copy and paste element 8, resize 50% twice, drop shadow and position on the left hand side of your frame.
Copy and paste Element 20, resize 50% & then 65%, drop shadow and position also on the left hand side of your frame.
Copy and paste Element 23, resize 40% twice, drop shadow and position bottom left hand side of your frame.
Copy and paste Element 6, resize 50% twice, drop shadow and position on the bottom right hand side of your frame.
Copy and paste Element 2, resize 40% twice, image rotate right 15, drop shadow and position above your flower.
Copy and paste your word art, resize 50% & then 85%. I colorized mine from black to #6b1100 & added the following gradient glow and then drop shadow.
X out white background, merge visible.
Open white background, resize to your liking (I used 500x500).
Add copyright & Add your name. I used Passions Conflict Rob 72 color #6b1100 with the same gradient glow and drop shadow as before.
Open white background, resize to your liking (I used 500x500).
Add copyright & Add your name. I used Passions Conflict Rob 72 color #6b1100 with the same gradient glow and drop shadow as before.
Save and you are done.
I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial.
Pls feel free to experiment and use my tutorial as a guide.
Please feel free to send me your results.
I'd love to see what you came up with.
Pls feel free to experiment and use my tutorial as a guide.
Please feel free to send me your results.
I'd love to see what you came up with.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Tuts using my "Wintergreen Wonderland" Kit
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My good friend Cheryl just put together this gorgeous tut using my Wintergreen Wonderland kit. You can find it here. Thanks so much Cheryl .. just gorgeous ! As well she put together this adorable lil tag for my lil man ! Just adorable !
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