FTU - Angel

I wrote this tutorial and any resemblance to another is purely coincidental.

This tutorial was written for those with a working knowledge of PSP

Supplies:

I used the absolutely stunning artwork of Jessica Dougherty, she is a PTU artist and you can obtain a license and this tube at the new Creative Design Outlet HERE

I am using a gorgeous freebie mini kit called Angel from Candy's Treats, 
which you can download HERE

Mask of choice, I am using WSL Mask 60, which you can download HERE

Font of choice, I am using Angelican Text, which you can download HERE

Effects:

Eye Candy 4000, Gradient Glow

Eye Candy 4000, HSB Noise

Xenofex 2, Constellation (Optional)

Okay, Let's Get Started!!

Download your mask and put it in your masks folder in PSP 

Download your font and put it in your Fonts folder in Windows

Open a new image in PSP, 700x700

Floodfill white

Copy and Paste paper 6 from the kit as a new layer

Layers, Load/Save Mask, Locate WSL Mask 60, Apply, Merge Group

Layers, Duplicate, Merge together

Effects, Blinds, White, 7, 72, Horizontal

Copy and paste the ct-Lace element as a new layer, Resize by 110%

Set your background to color of choice (I used a silver gradient) 

and your foreground to null

Using your Preset tool, draw out a large circle

Objects, Align, Center in Canvas

Layers, Convert to Raster Layer

Set your background to a color from the kit or your tube

and leave your foreground on null

Draw out another circle just inside your larger one

See my tag for reference

Objects, Align, Center in Canvas

Layers, Convert to Raster Layer

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Effects, Eye Candy 4000, HSB Noise, 2, 30, 10, 0, 175, 200,

Smoothe Lumps, Seamless Tile checked, 477

DO NOT DESELECT YET!!

Copy and paste a close up of your tube as a new layer, postion to the right of circle

Selections, Invert, hit delete on your keyboard

Deselect

Lower the opacity of this layer to around 30-40, whatever looks best to you

Copy and paste your main tube as a new layer

Postion to the left side of your circle

Copy and paste the ct cloud from the kit as a new layer

Position near the bottom of your circle, see my tag for reference

Copy and paste ct Flowers as a new layer, postion over cloud to the left

duplicate, image, mirror, align to your preference

Merge these two layers together

Copy and paste the ct Angel wordart as a new layer

Postion over flowers, see my tag for reference

Drop shadow your tube, lace, flowers and wordart layers with drop shadow of choice

Add your name, copyright and tag info

Hide your bottom white background layer

Crop Tool, Merged Opaque (Top Right of Toolbar), Apply (click checkmark)

This will crop the excess off your tag

Unhide your white background layer, Activate it, Selections

Float, Defloat, Modify, Select Selection Borders, Inside, 3, Anti-Alias Checked

Layers, New Raster Layer, Layers, Arrange, Move To Top

Floodfill with the same color you used for your circle

Layers, Merge Visible

If you do not wish to animate, save as a png file and you are done

Animation:

Layers, Duplicate 2 times for a total of 3 layers

On the Top Layer, Effects, Xenofex 2 Constellation, Settings, Low Density Stars

2, 85, 4, 0, 61, 35, Angle 45, Keep Original Image checked, 9609, Apply

Repeat for other 2 layers, making sure to hit the random seed 

button a couple of times on each layer

Copy and Paste the First Layer into Animation Shop as a new animation

Back to PSP, copy and paste the second layer into AS after current frame

Back to PSP, copy and paste the third layer into AS after current frame

Edit, Propagate paste checked, Select ALL

If you wish to resize, (I resized mine to 550), Animation, Resize, 550

Default frame properties, View animation, if happy, save as a gif file and you are done!!

Thank you for trying my tutorial!!

If you make a tag with it, please email it to me to show off in my Gallery

My email is under Contact Me link under the blog banner

FTU - Sweet Valentine

I wrote this tutorial on 01/09/11 any resemblance to another tutorial is purely coincidental.

This tutorial was written for those with a working knowledge of PSP.

Supplies:

I am using the gorgeous artwork of PTU artist Barbara Jensen, this is a free tube offered on her site, which you can get HERE

I am using a beautiful PTU now FTU Valentine's kit from Vaybs, which you can download HERE

Mask of choice, I am using Heart Burst by EssexGirl, which you can download HERE

Font of choice, I am using Eight Fifteen which you can download HERE

Effects: 

Eye Candy 4000, Gradient Glow - (Optional)

Xero, Fritillary

Xero, Improver (Optional)

AAA Frames, Foto Frame (Optional)

Okay, Let's begin

Download and save your mask to your masks folder in PSP.

In PSP, Open a new 800x800 transparent canvas, we can resize later.

Floodfill white

Copy and paste Paper 4 from the kit as a new layer

Layers, Load/Save Mask, Load Mask from disc, locate your Heart Burst mask, 
invert checked, apply, Merge Group

Copy and paste you heart frame from the kit as a new layer

Using your magic wand, click inside the heart frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 4

Layers, New Raster Layer, floodfill with the same color as your mask layer

Do Not Deselect yet!!

Move this layer below your frame layer

Copy and paste your tube or a close up of your tube as a new layer,

If using the same tube, position to the left of your frame, Selections, Invert Selection, 
Hit Delete on your keyboard

Deselect

Layers, Duplicate, Image, Mirror

Merge these two tube layers together

Effects, Zero, Radiance, default settings, lower your opacity to around 30-40 

Copy and paste your main tube as a new layer below your frame, add a drop shadow of choice

Layers, Duplicate, move this layer above your frame, hide this layer for now

Activate your frame layer again, using your magic wand, click inside your frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 4

Activate your original tube layer that is still open, Selections, Invert, 
hit delete on your keyboard

Deselect

Unhide the copy of your tube, erase any excess of your tube on the frame or below it.

Copy and paste your heart string element (7) from the kit as a new layer, 

postion underneath your frame on the left, see my tag for reference

Layers, Duplicate layer, Image, Mirror

Merge these two layers together

Add any other elements from the kit that you want on your tag

Copy and paste your choice of wordart as a new layer, position at the bottom of your frame

I added a faint white gradient glow to my wordart to make it stand out more (optional)

Activate your Frame background layer

Layers, Duplicate for a total of 3 layers

On the top layer, Xero, Fritillary 20, 30, 10, 10

On the second layer, Xero, Fritillary 20, 30, 10, 20

On the third layer, Xero, Fritillary 20, 30, 10, 30

Add your name, copyright and tag info

Animation:

Hide the bottom two layers of your Frame background

Activate any layer that is not hidden

Layers, Merge, Merge Visible

Effects, Xero, Improver, default settings

Effects, AAA Frames, Foto Frame, 

16, 0, 0, 0, 10-20(depending on preference), 0, 0, 100

Edit, Copy and paste into Animation Shop as a new animation

Back in PSP, Edit undo Foto Frame, Edit undo Improver, Edit undo Merge Visible

Hide your top frame background layer and unhide the second (middle) layer

Repeat steps same as before and then copy and paste into AS after current frame

Back in PSP, Edit undo Foto Frame, Edit undo Improver, Edit undo Merge Visible

Hide your second (middle) frame background layer and unhide your bottom layer

Repeat same steps as before and Copy and paste into AS after current frame

In Animation Shop, Edit, Select All, Propagate Paste checked

Animation, Frame Properties, 17

Animation, Resize animation, 600

Animation, View animation

If happy save as a gif file and you are finished!!

I hope you enjoyed trying my tutorial!

Don't forget to send me your results so I can show them off in my Gallery.

You can find my email information under Contact Me at the top of the blog.

Happy New Year 2011!!!

Hello everyone! I am sorry that I haven't posted a new tutorial in a bit but the holidays have been very busy for me. I promise to get a new one up for you this week! I hope everyone had a safe and happy New Year!! I hope that this new year brings each of you closer to having your dreams come true!! 


Please remember that if you make a tag with one of my tutorials, I would love to be able to post it in my Tag Gallery, just click on Contact me and my email address is there. 

FTU TUTORIAL - SANTA BABY

I wrote this tutorial for those with a working knowledge of PSP

Any resemblance to another tutorial is purely coincidental

Supplies:

Template "Misfit Xmas Template3" by Vaybs, which you can download HERE

Absolutely gorgeous FTU kit "Silent Night" by Vaybs, which you can download HERE

Tube of Choice, I chose a tube by Scott Blair, which requires a license to use

You can purchase the tube and a license HERE

Font of Choice for Name, I chose Chocolate Box, which you can download HERE

Effects:

Xenofex 2, Constellation

DSB Flux, Bright Noise

Eye Candy 5 Nature, Fire (Optional)

Okay, Let's Get Started

Open up Vaybs' Misfit Xmas Template3 in PSP

Image, Canvas size 800x600 (we will resize later)

Delete Credits layer (Raster 9)

Activate your Raster 1 layer and floodfill white

Activate your Raster 2 layer, Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Copy and paste a paper of choice from the kit as a new layer

Selections, Invert, hit delete on your keyboard, Deselect

Delete the original Raster 2 layer

Activate your Raster 3 layer and do the same steps as you did to Raster 2,

choosing another paper this time.

Copy and paste Element 1 (Christmas Tree) from the kit as a new layer, Resize

positioning above the circle layer but below the 3 square frame layers

See my tag for reference

Copy and paste a ribbon of choice from the kit as a new layer, Resize

position along the bottom of the template

See my tag for reference

Copy and paste element 22 as a new layer, Resize, Image, Rotate, Free Rotate, left, 90 

position along the top of your template, you can erase any overhang of the stem

Copy and paste a candle of choice from the kit, Resize and duplicate for a total of two

position above the ribbon on top of the Christmas tree base on each side, Merge candles together

see my tag for reference

Copy and paste a snowflake of choice as a new layer, Resize, I chose the gold one 

I also duplicated the snowflake several times and resized some of them, 

positon to your liking

Copy and paste element 76 from the kit as a new layer, Resize, duplicate 3 times

postion these along the top of your template, merge these layers together and 

move below all your template layers

Activate your Raster 4 layer, using your magic wand, click inside your first frame

Copy and paste your tube as a new layer, postion over selection, Selections, Invert, 

hit delete on your keyboard, deselect

Using your magic wand again, click inside your last frame, repeat above steps,

making sure to mirror your tube before pasteing it as a new layer

Using your magic wand one more time, click inside your center frame, 

copy and paste your tube as a new layer again, if you are using the same or similar tube as mine,

position the chest area of your tube in selection, Selections, Invert, Delete, Deselect

Copy and paste any other elements from the kit that you want to use, Resizing if needed

Activate your Raster 6 wordart layer and move it up slightly, see my tag for reference

Activate your Raster 7 wordart layer and move it down to the bottom of your Tree,

see my tag for reference

Merge these two wordarts layer together, duplicate and merge both layers together

Copy and paste your main tube of choice and postion to the right of your template

see my tag for reference

Drop shadow of choice your tube and all elements, including template layers

Add your copyright/tag info

Hide your Raster 1 background layer, Crop Tool, Merged Opaque, click checkmark

Unhide your Raster 1 layer

If you do not wishe to animate, Layers, Merge, Merge Visible, Copy and paste into AS

Resize to 600 and you are finished

If you wish to Animate, keep reading....

Animation:

If you used the chest part of your tube in the center frame,

Activate that layer, Duplicate 2 times for a total of 3 layers

Activate your top layer

Using your Warp Brush on the side toolbar, right twirl, 75, 0, 100, 25

position the circle selection over the left side of her chest, click mouse twice,

Move your warp brush over to the right side of her chest, 

click on left twirl on your top toolbar, click mouse once,

Activate your bottom chest layer, (your warp brush will say it needs to apply

again, click ok..this will give you two clicks on this side too

Now, on your bottom chest layer, repeat the above steps again, only do the left twirl

on the left side of her chest and the right twirl on the left side

Leave the middle chest layer alone..it needs to stay stationary...lol

Activate your Christmas Tree layer, using your magic wand, click inside your Star topper

making sure to select all the star, Layers, Duplicate 2 times for a total of 3 layers

Do not Deselect yet!! 

Activate your top tree layer

Effects, DSB Flux, Bright Noise, 32, Mix, Apply

Activate your middle tree layer, repeat Bright Noise 2 times

Activate your bottom tree layer, repeat Bright Noise 3 times

Deselect

Activate your main tube layer

If you are using the same tube, using your freehand selection (lasso) tool, 

carefully draw a line around her jeweled waist belt, if you didnt use the same tube

but have a tube with a necklace or thick earrings you can do this step as well

When you have carefully encircled your jewelry, 

Layers, Duplicate 2 times for a total of 3 layers

Activate your top layer, Effects, Xenofex 2, Constellation, 

Glimmer, 3, 25, 10, 0, 100, 75, 45 rotation, keep original image checked, Apply

Activate your middle layer and repeat Constellation, but this time click random seed 

Activate your bottom layer and repeat Constellaton hitting random seed again 

If you wish you can also activate your candles layers

use your magic wand to select the snowflake in center, duplicate 2 times for 3 layers

and repeat Constellation steps for the same effect on them

See my tag for reference

If you wish to add animated fire to your candles...

Activate your candles layer, using your magic wand, click on the flame of each candle

make sure all the flame is selected

Layers, Duplicate 2 times for a total of 3 layers

Activate your top layer, Effects, Eye Candy 5 Nature, Fire, Settings on Small Candle, 

41, 78, 0, 10, 25, 100, 20, Start from bottom, Apply

Activate your middle layer, apply same setting hitting the random seed button

Activate your bottom layer, apply same setting hitting the random seed button again

Deselect, Activate your Raster 1 layer

Hide the middle and bottom layers of your chest image (if used), your Christmas Tree, 

your jewelry, and candles

Edit, Copy Merged and paste into Animation Shop as a new animation

Back in PSP, unhide your middle animation layers and hide all the top ones

Edit, Copy Merged and paste into Animation Shop after current frame

Back in PSP, unhide your bottom animation layers and hide your middle ones

Edit, Copy Merged and paste into Animation Shop after current frame

Edit, Propagate Paste checked, Select All

Animation, Resize animation, 600

Animation, Frame Properties, 20

Animation, View animation, if happy save a gif file and your are done!

You can play around with the speed of the animation to whatever looks best to you

Thank you for trying my tutorial

and remember if you make a tag

with any of my tutorials

Click on the Contact Me link

and email it to me to show off!!

FTU TUTORIAL - DEAR SANTA

I wrote this tutorial for those with a working knowledge of PSP 

Any resemblance to any other tutorial is purely coincidental

Supplies:

My Xmas_Template01, which you can download HERE

Gorgeous freebie kit, A Tagger's Christmas by Bel Vidotti, 

which you can download HERE

You can get Bel's new kits from the new blog HERE, 

but the old kits are not posted or linked to the new blog.

Tube of choice, I am using one by Daniel Esparza, which requires a license from CDO.

You can purchase the tube and license HERE

Mask of choice

Font of choice, I used Santa's Sleigh and Eight Fifteen

Effects:

Eye Candy 4000, Gradient Glow

Okay, Lets Get Started!

Open my Xmas Template_01 in PSP. 

Delete the credits layer

Activate your background layer

Layers, New Raster Layer, Floodfill with any color from your tube

Layers, Load/Save Mask, Apply Mask of choice, Merge Group

Adjust, Blur, Gaussian Blur, 10

Effects, Texture Effects, Blinds, Horizontal, 7, 72, white

Activate your circle layer, Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Copy and paste a paper of choice from the kit, 

Selections, Invert, hit delete on your keyboard, Deselect

Delete the original circle layer

Activate your Black Rectangle layer, Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Copy and paste a paper of choice from the kit, 

Selections, Invert, hit delete on your keyboard, Deselect

Delete the original Blk Rectangle layer

Activate your Green Rectangle layer, Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Copy and paste a paper of choice from the kit, 

Selections, Invert, hit delete on your keyboard, Deselect

Move this layer down a bit on your tag, see my tag for reference

Delete the original Green Rectangle layer

Activate your circle layer again, copy and paste the wreath from the kit to surround the circle

Copy and paste a candy cane of choice from the kit, position on the left of the verticle rectangle

see my tag for reference, Layers, Duplicate, Image, Mirror, position where you want it

See my tag for reference

Copy and paste a bow of choice and position at the top of your verticle rectangle,

making sure not to cover your wordart, you can move the wordart down a bit if necessary

Activate your wordart layer, Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Layers, New Raster Layer, Floodfill with a color of choice from your tube, Deselect

Effects, 3D Effects, Inner Bevel, default settings

Effects, Eye Candy 4000, Gradient Glow, Fat, color white, 3,25,100, Apply

Activate your vertical rectangle layer, Copy and paste the string of lights from the kit

Make sure they are under the bottom horizontal rectangle 

and only the top strings of lights are visible

See my tag for reference

Copy and paste tube of choice as a new layer, position on the right of your tag, see my tag for reference

Drop shadow your tube and elements with a drop shadow of choice

Add your copyright/tag info

Hide your background layer, Crop tool, Snag Crop Rectangle, Merged Opague 

and click the checkmark on top tool bar.

This will get all the excess space off your tag. 

Unhide the background layer, Layers, Merge, Merge Visible

If you do not wish to animate, save as a png file and you are done!

Animation:

Using your magic wand select the all the lights that are visible on your tag, 

Mode, Add, RGB value, Tolerance 15, Feather 0

Layers, Duplicate for a total of 3 layers

On the top layer, Adjust, Brightness & Contrast, 50, 0, Deselect

Activate your second layer of lights

Using your magic wand, select all the red lights that are visible on your tag, same setting as before

Adjust, Brightness & Contrast, same settings as before, Deselect

Activate your bottom layer of lights

Using your magic wand, select all the green lights that are visible on your tag, same settings as before

Adjust, Brightness & Contrast, same settings as before, Deselect

Hide your bottom two lights layers, Activate your top layer of lights

Edit, Copy Merged, paste into Animation Shop as a new animation

Back in PSP, hide your top layer of lights and unhide your second layer, Activate this layer

Edit, Copy Merged, paste into Animation Shop after current frame

Back in PSP, hide your second layer of lights and unhide your bottom layer, Activate this layer

Edit, Copy Merged, paste into Animation Shop after current frame

Edit, Propagate Paste checked, Select All

Animation, Resize animation (if desired) 600

Animation, Frame properties at default 10

View animation, if happy, save as a gif file and you are finished!

I hope you enjoyed my tutorial, if you make a tag with it, 

please send it to me so that I can show it off here!!

Thanks for trying my tutorial!!

S4U_Xmas_Template01

Download HERE