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Bluebell

2011-12-13T06:18:00.000-08:00

Tag made using Jasc Paint Shop Pro version 9

Supplies needed:

1 tube of choice, with image. I used Janna Prosvirina and Enys Guerro, both tubes can be purchased through Dreamscape Imaging

Fonts: Ventura Regular and Bergell

I am assuming you have a basic working knowledge of psp.

Lets get started.

1. New image 800*800

2. Copy CBJ_ZindyFlutFrm, paste as new layer, image resize 15% (resize all layers unchecked)

3. Copy CBJ_ZindyPlant, paste as new layer, image resize 40%, image rotate, free rotate 60 left

4. Copy image portion of tube paste as new layer, move below #2 and position as you like. Click inside the frame, select modify expand by 5, invert and delete the excess from image

- add drop shadow to frame and merge with image

- rotate free rotate 40 to right

5. Copy tube, paste as new layer, move towards top portion of plant

6. Copy CBJ_ZindyStitches3 paste as new layer, resize 50%, duplicate. With duplicate rotate, free rotate 90 right.

- line up with original stich to make 1/2 of a box, see example.

- duplicate and merge

7. Add elements as you see fit

8. Resize as needed

9. Add copyrights, merge visible

10. Save to offers folder, add name and share

Apologies

2011-11-25T10:07:00.002-08:00

My apologies to all. I hit a financial rough spot and took a two month sabatical from the internet. This sabatical is now over and I am able to resume my activities. Look for a new tut by the end of the week.
xoxo Paully

Sexy Grunge

2011-09-03T17:44:00.001-07:00

Sexy Gurnge Supplies: Tube used Brandy Everett Little Bit Broken used with license from MTAScrap kit: Sexy Grunge by Butterfly Kisses ScrapsFont: Catharsis CargoPlugins: Eyecandy 4000 Gradient Glow I am assuming you have a basic knowledge of paint shop proPlease note that my ideas are mine and mine alone. Lets get started 1. New image 650 x 650, we will resize later 2. Forground light color from tube, background dark color from tube (this will assist in making gradient), foreground color- foreground-background gradient- linear style, angle and repeats 0,inverted checked background color nil 3. Draw rectangle to a size of choice 4. Draw rectangle with foreground black, background null- line style diamond, width 4place this over the first rectangle, change blend mode to soft light and mergeduplicate rename rectangle 1 5. Image rotate free rotate 5 to the lefteffects, mosaic glass; # of columns 72, # of rows 48, glass curvature 9, edge curvature 3, grout width 0, grout diffusion 92 Rename rectangle 2 6. Using your magic wand, select inside of rectangle 1, select modify expand by 3layer new raster layer, copy paper 20 and paste into selection 7. Copy Deco01 paste as new layer, select invert- delete, select nonechange blend mode to burn and merge with paper 20
rename background 8. Duplicate 3 x'sA- original- effects- mosaic antique settings- # of columns 56, # of rows 51, tile diffusion 40, grout width 2, grout diffusion 73 rename back 1
B- 1st copy, same effect, change # of coulumns to 63 rename back 2
C. 2nd copy, same effect, change # of columns to 78
rename back 3
9. Select rectangle 1, eyecandy 4000, gradient glow, thin - width 4, soft corners 25, opacity 100, okadd drop shadow of choice
10. Copy flower string, image resize 50%, paste as new layer, move behind tube- erase excess
rename string
11. Copy rose of choice, move above the white layer change opacity to 70,effects, artistic effects, topography, use default settingseffects, texture effects, blinds- width 3, opacity 100, color white- horizontal checked repeat with vertical checked rename rose 12. Add new layer, flood fill white, send to bottom
rename white
*add additional elements as desired
10. Crop and resize tag as desired
11. Add tube of choice and place in desired location. I have my tube centerd and will add name around it. 12. Add copyright, make sure step 10 is done first.add license number and give credit to scrapper
13. Save as psp image to offers folder 14. Add name
Animation
Open animation shop
1. Hide backs 2 and 3, copy merged, paste as new animation in a.s.
2. Hide backs 1 and 3, copy merged, paste after current frame
3. Hide backs 1 and 2, copy merged, paste after current frame
4. Animation, frame properties, 35, ok
5. View animation
6. Save

Thank you Sweet Mary for trying my tut

Denim Days

2011-09-03T10:04:00.001-07:00

Tube- Example #1 Rossana Castellino-timetraveller

found at Dreamscape Imaging

Example #2 MJBivouac- Valentine Pen found at MyTubedArt

Scrap- Denim Days by KnC Scrapz

Mask- 344 from Insaitable Dreams

I am assuming you have a working knowledge of paint shop pro

Lets get started:

New Image W-650 H 650 w/ transparent background- we will resize later

1. Flood fill white

2. Copy pocket2, paste as new layer, resize by 60%

*pocket layer should be on top

3. Apply the mask, merge group (we may resize later

4. Copy tires, paste as new layer, resize by 60%

(this should be centered in work area)

5. Copy tag2, paste as new layer, resize by 30%

bring below the tires and try to match a bit with smaller tire hole

6. Copy button rope, resize 30%, place in cneter of bow (tag 2)- see examples

7. Copy tube of choice, paste as new layer, rezise 60%

place tube into the bottom tip of tag 2, erase any excess

add drop shadow of choice to tube

8. Copy image of tube used and paste as a new layer

bring layer behind the tires and center area you want displayed in large tire

using your magic wand, select the inside of the larger tire, modify- expand by 5, select invert, click on image and delete.

(all excess should now be removed- select none

9. Copy glitter, paste as new layer, resize 50%

place below tube, barely above the larger tire

10. Resize mask layer to fit your tag ( I resized by 75%)

11. Add drop shadows of choice to your different elements

12. Add additional elements as desired.

13. Hide white layer and merge visible,

crop area to fit tag

resize to your taste- do this BEFORE adding copyright and license information

14. Add copyrights and license number (add thin white gradient glow as needed), give credit to scrapper

15. Save to your offers folder

16. Add font of choice, I used Dystorque BRK for the first tag and Qwigley for the second

Thank you Sweet Mary for trying my tut!

Bright Beauties

2011-08-30T21:46:00.000-07:00

Bright Beauties

Tag made using Jasc Paint Shop Pro version 9

Supplies needed:

CBJ Scraps Color Pop Kits

2 tubes of choice, I used 2 from Tatjana Willms my license is through Dreamscape Imaging

Font: brush-tip Terrence

I am assuming you have a basic working knowledge of psp.

I prefer smaller tags, you are welcome to work in a larger area if you prefer.

Lets get started.

1. New Image 450*450

2. Copy cbj_cpbb_9, paste as new layer

layer, raster layer, new raster layer, flood fill white

Add mask of choice and save group.

3.Copy cbj_cpbb_wpframe, paste as new layer

resize this layer 70% and center

4. Copy cbj_cpbb_leaves, resize 40%, free rotate 45% to the right

duplicate, place behind frame as desired

5. Copy cbj_cpbb_doublerib, resize 30%, move to right of frame

6. Copy cbj_cpbb_flowerbunch, paste as new layer, resize 40%, place along left edge

7.Copy tube of choice, paste as new layer, duplicate, send to bottom

(erase top tube until yours is sitting nicely in frame)

add drop shadow of choice to bottom layer

8. Copy cbj_cpbb_clip and paste as new layer, bring to top if not already there

9. Copy cbj_cpbb_cuteflower, paste as new layer- move to right end of clip

10. Copy cbj_cpbb_button paste as new layer, resize 80% move to top of flower

11. Add copyright, license number and credit to scrapper

12. Save to offers folder, add name and share

Sweet and Sassy

2011-08-21T06:50:00.000-07:00

Sweet and Sassy

Supplies: Tube of Choice- I am using a PUT 100-1 used with a license from CDOScrap kit- Girls of PMTw/S with Grunge and Glitter PortionFont- Lindsay Party Gras

1. open new 750 * 750 we will resize later

2. Click on preset shape tool, eclipse, line style- dash dot, width 2, draw large circl

Pick color from tube for foreground, leave background blank

3. Change color of foreground to black and draw slightly larger circle

place to where they barely touch in the top right corner (see example)

move below dashed circle

effects, eyecandy 4, chrome, outdoor, default settings, ok

4. Copy paper2, paste into larger circle (line syled)

5. Use eraser tool and erase paper 2 from inner circle

6. Merge the two layers together

7. Eyecandy 4000, gradient glow, medium glow, color pink, with of choice, i use 4

8. Open paper11, select eclipse tool, on materials palate foreground blank, background choose the pattern from paper 11, draw a circle to fit inside dotted circle

* does not have to be perfect- move to bottom

9. Using a pixel or small fine print font (I used pixelberry font size8, anti-alias sharp, type the words sweet and sassy, conver to raster, repeat with different color and merge

10. Effects, MuRa's Filter Meister copies, tiling angle,okay

11. Click on layer with paper 11, select all, select float, select invert, click on text layer and hit delete, erase excess as needed

12. Merge visible and resize as desired

13. copy heartelement, paste as new layer, resize to fit inside dashdot, on layers palate change blend mode to overlay

14. Duplicat merged, adjust blur, guasion blur, 6, ok, move to bottom

image resize 110% (just this layer)

effects, distortion, wind from left (or right your choice), 10, ok

15. Effects, texture, mosaic glass, default settings okay, lower opacity to 75%

16. Copy tube, paste as new layer, add drop shadow of choice, I use 2, -2, 75, 5, black

17. copy steelmesh, paste as new layer, resize 50%, send to bottom

18. Add white raster layer to bottom, crop as desired

19. AFTER you have cropped and resized, add copyrights and licnese numbers

give credit to scrapper, save to offers folder

20. add a name and share

Dreamscape Imaging Late Summer Sale

2011-08-16T09:17:00.000-07:00

Dreamscape Imaging have a Late Summer Sale all week long, don't miss out on 50% off everything!

www.dreamscapeimaging.com

Dreamscape Imaging Welcomes Evels-Selena!

2011-08-14T13:14:00.000-07:00

Dreamscape Imaging is happy to tell you we've signed Evels-Selena. Here's a sneak preview of her beautiful art. She will be online within long.

Rendezvous

2011-08-12T13:26:00.000-07:00

Rendezvous

This is a fairly simple tutorial and should be easy to follow.(If not, please let me know) Supplies: Scrap kit used: Grunge and Glitter Midnight RendezvousTube: Flirting with Lumberjacks by Tin used with CDO licenseFont: Fontasia Lets get started: 1. New image: 600*600

2. Copy foilage4 and paste as new layer

duplicate

image mirror

image flip (this is our frame)

once you have positioned as desired, merge together

3. Copy image of choice, paste as new layer

bring below your frame

Select all, select float, select modify, feather, ok, 35, ok,

select invert, delete 6 x's, select none

4. Erase excess from edges around your frame

5. Merge frame together

add drop shadow of choice to frame

6. Hide bottom layer (should be blank)

image resize all layers 65%

unhide bottom layer, make this the active layer, image canvase size 600

7. Copy the clock, paste as new layer, move below image

8. Flood fill bottom layer, white, add mask of choice position as desired

9. Copy tube of choice and position on tag (I resize to fit directly over the image, this way it looks like it is popping out).

10. Crop/resize as desired

11. Add copyright and license information- don't forget to give credit to scrapper (see tag for example)

12. Save to offers folder

13. Add name and share

Thank you for looking...see easy peasy!

Summer Beauty

2011-08-06T15:06:00.000-07:00

Summer Beauty

I am assuming you have a working knowledge of paint shop pro

Supplies:

Template: Fantasy Girl
Scrap: Where the Boat Leaves from Grunge and Glitter

Tube of choice, I used: 4-1 RobertFreeman_Autumn from CDO

Mask of choice

Font of choice, I used: A&S Snapper

Plugins used: Xero, Filters UL, Eye Candy

Lets get started

1. Copy Template- Shift D, close the original

image, resize, 400 pixels, 72dpi, all layers checked (I prefer smaller tags, feel free to make larger)

      merge the copyright layer and wordart layers and delete

2. Copy paper7
     click on layer 4 of template
     using magic wand, select inside (pink square), paste into selections, select none
     effects, xero, soft mood- use default settings
     effects, distortion, wind: from left 15, ok

3. On template, merge layers 2 and 3 (black rectangles)

use magic wand and select both (select one and while holding shift select the other)

     paste into selection (you should still have paper 7 in que- if not copy and paste as above), select none
     effects, filters UL, paper textures, Japanese paper- intensity 84 lightness 87, apply
     add drop shadow of choice, I used a light one- 0, 0, 85, 5, black

4. Copy paper 8
     On template, merge layers 7 and 8 (black circles)
     use magic wand and select both
     paste into selection, select none

effects, inner bevel, settings: bevel 2, width 10, smoothness 25, depth 10, ambience 0, shininess 20, color

white, angle 6, intensity 35, elevation 75

     effect, eye candy 4000, Motion trail: direction 225, length 44.85, taper 6, overal opacity 95, check smear
        color from edges, ok

5. Copy frame 1, paste as new layer, resize 60% and duplicate
     place over each of the pink sparkle circles (layers 5 and 6)
     make it to where the ribbon portions of the circles are not seen
     delete the pink sparkle circles

6. Copy ropeladder, paste as new layer,
     image, rotate, free rotate 30
     delete layer 1 of template (pink slant)
     effects, drop shadow 3, -3, 85, 5, black,ok

7. Copy boat, paste as new layer
     change blend mode (below color palate) to overlay

8. Copy ribbon 2, paste as new layer
     image resize 50%
     image, rotate, free rotate 90 right,
     move below #3

9. Copy paper 7, paste as new layer, arrange send to bottom
     layer, new raster layer, flood fill white, arrange send to bottom
     add mask of choice

10. Copy and paste tube as new layer, arrange send to top, add drop shadow of choice

11. Add additional embelishments as desired

12. Hide bottom layer, merge visible, resize as desired

(do this BEFORE adding copyrights)

13. Place copyrights and any license numbers as well as scrap by: on tag

14. Save to offers folder

15. Add name and share

Forlorn

2011-08-05T08:29:00.000-07:00

Supplies:

Tube of choice: Top Tag: Rossana Castellino-ravenclaw Bottom Tag Robin McQuay-Dancing with Pain- both used with a license from Dreamscape Imaging

Scrap of choice: I am using You Are by Schnegge, also used with a license from Dreamscape Imaging

Font- MonAmourScriptPro

Mask of choice

Lets Begin!

New Image W-550 H 550 w/ transparent background

1. Copy foldedpaper_YouAre_Schnegge, paste as new layer

Image, Rotate, Free Rotate, 90 Left or right, your choice

2. Copy frame01_YouAre_Schnegge, paste as new layer

Image resize, 65%, Do NOT have resize all layers checked

Image rotate, free rotate 90 left (do NOT have rotate all layers checked)

3. Copy border02_YouAre_Schnegge, paste as new layer

Image, resize 65%, position as desired on top of frame

4. Copy bow11_YouAre_Schnegge, paste as new layer
     Image, resize 85%
     Image rotate, free rotate 40 left (do NOT have rotate all layers checked)
     Adjust, sharpness, sharpen more

5. Copy IMAGE that matches or compliments your tube
     paste as new layer, move below frame
     use magic wand- select inside frame
     select modify expand 6,
     click on image, select invert and hit delete key

6. Effects, xero soft mood, use default settings
     effects, xero porcelin, use default settings

7. On frame layer, add drop shadow of choice

      I used 2, -2, 85, 5, black

8. Copy tube, resize as needed, I resized mine 75%
     Add drop shadow of choice (mine 3,-3,85,5 followed by -1,1,85,5)
     Move below border02 (the red one)
     remove excess so tube does NOT go below the ribbon

9. Click on bottom layer, add new layer, flood fill with color of choice from image
     layer, new raster layer, flood fill white
     add mask of choice (resize mask layer as needed)

10. Hide white layer and merge visible,
      resize to your taste- do this BEFORE adding copyright and license information

11. Add any additional touches you wish

12. Add copyrights and license number (add thin white gradient glow as needed), give credit to scrapper

13. Save to your offers folder

14. Add font of choice, I used MonAmourScriptPro

Dreamscape Imaging Welcomes...

2011-08-04T15:03:00.000-07:00

Dreamscape Imaging Proudly Welcomes

Robin McQuay:

http://www.dreamscapeimaging.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_55

Subtle Lovers

2011-08-04T10:43:00.000-07:00

Supplies:

1. A working knowledge of paint shop pro

2. Tube/Image of choice, I am using Eric and Shelly by AnimAEterna w/a license from Dreamscape Imaging

3. Scrap of choice, I am using Schnegge You Are - A freebie addon from Dreamscape Imaging

4. Font of choice, I am using: Angelica

Lets get started

1. New Image 500x 500 you can resize to taste

2. Copy frame_YouAreAddOn_Schnegge, resize 75%, image free rotate 90 degrees left
Use magic wand, select inside frame, modify expand x 6

3. Copy image, layer, new raster layer, paste into selection, select none, move below frame

add drop shadow of choice to frame

4. Copy thorns_YouAreAddOn_Schnegge, paste as new layer, bring to bottom, resize 75% add to left of
frame
5. Copy moon_YouAreAddOn_Schnegge, paste as new layer on top of frame, resize 50, move to just
above the feather. change blend mode to overlay

6. Copy flower02_YouAreAddOn_Schnegge, paste as new layer below the moon, resize 70%

7. Copy tube of choice (should match image), add as new layer, place in desired location

8. Add copyrights and license number

9. Save to offers folder

10. Add a name and share

* I am doing easier tuts as I have been asked

Butterfly dreams

2011-08-04T09:11:00.001-07:00

Supplies

1. A working knowledge of paintshop pro

2. Tube/image set of choice.

I am using Erin Ewer from MyTubedArt

3. Font of choice, I used Angelina

Lets get started

1. New image 500 x 500 (I like to work in smaller spaces, feel free to start larger)

2. Eclipse tool- foreground Duotone Ivory Gradient

angle 45, repeats 10, invert checked style linear

     ok
3. Draw circle that encompasses about 3/4 of your palatte
     Line style solid, width 3, anti-alias checked, Miter limit 15
     convert to raster, duplicate (hide duplicated)
4. Image copy image and paste as new layer behind the cirlce you just made

position as desired

5. Use magic wand, select all, select float, select modify- expand by 2, select invert and hit delete key on

image, select none
6. Effects, artistic effects, topography width 0, density 77, angle 291, color to match image, okay

*feel free to play with different effects

7. Add drop shadow of choice to eclipse

8. Copy tube and paste into desired location, resize as needed, add drop shadow of choice.

*unhide duplicated circle if need be to assist you with erasing portion of tube as needed

***Accessories Feel free to add any accessories to make your tag "pop"

9. Add copyrights and license number, save to offers folder

Sharing Add name and share

Supplies needed:

New Releases from Dreamscape Imaging

2011-08-03T14:31:00.000-07:00

New From Ester Durães:

New From Freya Langford-Sidebottom:

New From Jenga:

New From Rebecca Sinz:

New From Regan Kubecek:

New From Renata Cavanaugh:

New Scrap Kits From Schnegge:

New From Tatjana Willms:

http://www.dreamscapeimaging.com/index.php?main_page=products_new

Update 8.3.11

2011-08-03T09:16:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone! I have not been ignoring the site- promise.

The site was under construction last week

and

I have some tutorials to post, but they have to wait a few weeks as they are part of a contests.

I am currently working on another and will have it posted by the end of today- along with snags.

xoxox

Snags 7.21.11

2011-07-21T18:31:00.001-07:00

New Snags

Creative Elegance

2011-07-21T12:12:00.000-07:00

Tag made using Jasc Paint Shop Pro version 9

Supplies:

Scrap CBJ portion of Chaos Collab kit-grand opening can be found HERE or kit of choice

Tubes: The tube used in the first is example is from Anthony Guerra, I purchased his UL through CILM, which is no longer around, however his tubes can now be purchased from CDO HERE

The tube used in the second example is from Olivia and can be purchased from CDO HERE

Mask of choice- I do not remember where the one I used is from, so I cannot link nor can I supply

Font: Agatha- Moder

I am assuming you have a basic working knowledge of psp.

I prefer smaller tags, you are welcome to work in a larger area if you prefer.

Lets get started.

1. Open new transparent image 550 x 550 pixels (we will resize later)

2. Copy CBJ_ChaosClusterFrame, paste as new layer: Image, resize 35%, (I use weighted average)DO NOT have resize all layers checked, okay

Image, rotate, free rotate, right 90, okay

3. Copy CBJ_ChaosPearls, paste as new layer under the frame, resize 62%

4. Copy tube of choice and paste as new layer (optional add drop shadow, I use 2,-2,85,5).Use eraser tool to remove excess material from tube, should match up with frame (see example)

* I duplicate the original tube and send it below the frame, that way if I mess up I have a back up below the frame

5. Copy CBJ_ChaosCurledRibbonStars, paste as new layer, resize by 80%, rotate left 45%,

place above the frame/under the tube, erase as needed to make it look weaved.

6. Copy CBJ_ChaosFlower5 or element of choice, place behind tube on top of frame in location of choice, resize to fit frame (see example)

7. with CBJ_ChaosPaper11 open, click on eclipse tool, under materieal palate click on background and find the paper in the patters, angle 345, scale 100, ok

draw a circle to fit the frame you are currently NOT using with your tube (see example)

convert to raster, place under frame

8. Copy light colored paper, paste as new layer, send to bottom

layer, new raster layer, flood fill white

use mask of choice and merge group, resize as needed.

9. Add additional elements as disired.

10. Add copyrights and license numbers, save to offers folder

11. Add name and share.

DIGITAL CHAOS GRAND RE-OPENING!!!!

2011-07-18T14:57:00.000-07:00

Digital Chaos is in the middle of their Grand Re-OpeningYou can check them out by clicking the blinkie above

Inner Reflection

2011-07-14T18:59:00.000-07:00

Name: Inner Reflection

Supplies:

Scrap- Willowwoods by Horsedreamn Designs purchased HERE
tube- ScorpionFlower by Ester Durães used with purchased license from Dreamscape Imaging and can be found HERE

Prep work

1. Go through and grab needed supplies from scrap kit and resize

I open each one, image, resize, change resolution to 72dpi and the longest portion (height/width 500 pixels), resize using weighted average (located at bottom)

file, save as and resave over the original sizing.

I do this for all supplies need and minimize.

2.Open fonts needed and minimize, open tube and minimize

Lets get started

1. New image 550x550 pixels, 72dpi, transparent background checked, ok

2. Copy HD_WillowWoods_element13 paste as new layer

3. Copy HD_WilloWoods_element_9, paste as new layer- resize to fit end of ribbon, see example

4. Copy HD_willoWoods_element_46, paste as new layer

5. Copy HD_willowoods_element_15, paste as new layer- resize to fit on top of ribbon, see example

6. Copy HD_willowwoods_element 32, paste as new layer; move below element 15

image, mirror, resize where some of the element sticks out of element 15, erase excess

7. Copy HD_willowwoods_element_23, paste over element 9, change blend mode from Normal to Overlay (under color palate in layers palate)

8. Hide element 23 and the white layer; merge visible

9. Unhide white layer (if you have one and element 23)

10.On the merged layer, selections select all, float, invert (ok), on the layer with element 23 select delete, select none, ok; merge element 9 with merged layer

11.Copy tube, paste as new layer, resize as needed, duplicate, hide duplicated layer

move visible layer to fit with element 9, I had to rotate mine using the raster deform tool to get it to fit

12. Unhide duplicated tube, move below merged layer and to the side until the eye is showing in the circle of element 15

13.With magic wand select inside inner circle of merged layer

selections, modify, expand 6 pixels, ok

selections, invert, on tube layer, hit delete, selections none, ok

14. On copied tube layer (with just eye showing)

effects, plugins, xero, porcelain ok (default settings)

15. On merged layer, effects drop shadow ( I use 1,-1,85,5, black and then the opposite)

16. Copy tube, paste as new layer, send to bottom- but above white layer (if used)

image, resize 70%, DO NOT CLICK resize all layers

17. Selections, select all, selections float, selections modify, feather 35, selections invert, hit delete 2-3 times, selections none, ok; lower opacity to 28

18. If you are using white layer, hide and merge visible

19. Add copyrights and license numbers, give credit to the scrap maker, save to offers folder

20. Add name and share

Burlesque

2011-07-12T08:26:00.000-07:00

Tag made using Jasc Paint Shop Pro version 9

Supplies

Scrap Burlesque kit by CBJ Scraps can be found at Dreamscape Imaging
Frame by thepspdiva download HERE
Tube used in first example is Hollow Pixie- Aries and can be purchased from Dreamscape Imaging
Tube used in the second is example is from Barbara Jensen, and can be purchased HERE
Plugins: Filters UL Paper Textures- Japanese Paper

I am assuming you have a basic working knowledge of psp.
I prefer smaller tags, you are welcome to work in a larger area if you prefer.

Lets get started.

1. Open new transparent image 550 x 550 pixels (we will resize later)

2. Copy textured circles from thepspdiva frames dl, paste as new layer

3. Copy tube of choice and paste as new layer (we want to have an idea of what colors/design to play with.

4. Use eraser tool to remove excess material from tube, should match up with frame (see example)

5. Copy paper of choice, I used CBJ_BurlesquePaper4, paste as new layer

Using magic Wand, click on inner circle of frame, select-modify-expand by 2, select paper, delete

Using magic wand, select outside of circle, modify expand 2, click on paper, delete- select none (you should have the outer 2 layers of circle frame with paper only.

6. Copy CBJ_BurlesqueBottle, paste as new layer, arrange, send to bottom

Click on center circle of frame, select modify expand, 3,select invert, in the bottle layer-delete, select none

Click on bottle layer, effects, plugins, filters UL, Paper Textures, Japanese Paper

7. Copy CBJ_BurlesqueSwirl2, paste as new layer, image resize, 50%, place on frame as desired- erase excess as desired

8. Add elements as disired.

9. Add copyrights and license numbers, save to offers folder

9. Add name and share.

Burlesque

Snags featuring Dark Yarrow from DSI

2011-07-10T19:02:00.000-07:00

REBELLE DOLL's BLOG TRAIN!

2011-07-09T06:05:00.002-07:00

Hi Everyone,

This is my very first attempt at this- so please bear with me.
Below is a preview of my portion for the blog train, followed by examples of tags made with my portion.
A big thank you to Jacqui and Bratty for making them!

You can find the rest of the blog train HERE

Preview

Examples:

Download link HERE

Sleeping Beauty

2011-07-08T21:16:00.000-07:00

Sleeping Beauty
Tutorial written in Paint Shop Pro version 9

Supplies:
Scrap TheOrchid_DarkYarrow
Tube- Fallen Angel by Sherin Moustafa used with License from Dreamscape Imaging
Font Angelica

New Image 500x500- transparent background

1. Copy frame 01, paste as new layer
Image, resize 65% (resize all layers NOT checked)
Move frame to top left hand corner
Image, rotate, free rotate 90 right
Duplicate bring down and over 3 (pixels), down 2(pixels) to the right

2. Copy IvyCluster, paste as new layer
Image, resize 65%
place on the top of the bottom frame

3.Copy ribbion01, paste as new layer
Image, resize 75%
Place on top of Ivy (see my tag for reference)

4.Copy Paper of choice
Use Magic wand to select inside of back frame, select, modify, expand by 6
layer, new raster layer, paste paper into selection, select none
move paper layer behind the frame

*repeat #4 with front frame

5.Copy tube (I used Sherin Moustafa-FallenAngel)
paste as new layer, resize as desired
Add dro shadow, I used 2,-2, 85,5

6. Add additional elements of choice

7. Add copyright and license information

8. Safe to your offers folder and add a name.

**Tutorial can also be done using a FTU kit of choice,

Misc Tags from 7-1-11 thru 7-8-11

2011-07-08T10:42:00.000-07:00

Over the last week, I have made the following tags, if you would like one with your name, please email me at paully.moderator@gmail.com and the tag you want
Thanks for looking.

Rustique

2011-07-08T10:16:00.000-07:00

This tutorial was written using Paint Shop Pro 9 Supplies Needed Tube of choice, I used Garrett Blair 50-2

found at Creative Design Outlet

Scrapkit by Carita- Rustique
Font- brush-tip Terrence from Dafont.com

Lets get Started

New Image W-300 H 500 w/ transparent background

1. copy notepaper3, paste as new layer

Image, Rotate, Free Rotate, 90 Left or right, your choice

Image resize, 75% Do NOT have Resize all layers checked

2. Copy arrow1*, paste as new layer

Image resize, 65%, Do NOT have resize all layers checked

Image flip, move to bottom of note paper

Right click arrow on layer palate, duplicate

send duplicate layer to the bottom (right click, arrange, send to bottom)

3. Copy clothespin3, paste as new layer

position near the top of the arrow on the left side where the arrow and the

noepaper meet

Image, resize 50%, add drop shadow of choice

I use 3,-3,85,5

4. Copy Net, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%, move below pin and above arrow

5. Copy doodle, paste as new layer

Image, resize 75%, move to desired location. (mine is above arrow and net

On your blend mode palate, change blend mode to overlay

erase excess from the bottom as needed.

6. Click on original arrow, using eraser, erase excess from top of notepaper

(its okay if you go over, that is what the duplicated bottom layer is for- cover our over erasures)

7. Copy tube, resize as needed, I resized mine 90%

Add drop shadow of choice (mine 3,-3,85,5 followed by -1,1,85,5)

8. add any additional touches you wish

9. Add copyrights and license number, give credit to scrapper

10. save to your offers folder

11. Add font of choice, I used brush-tipTerrence

Thanks for looking.

Drama Free Word Art and Template

2011-07-05T09:25:00.000-07:00

I made some drama free word art and a template for one of the groups I am in. I am new at this, so bear with me.
Previews

You can find the wordart Here and the template HERE Check out the Taggers Hideaway Blog Here for more drama free additions and information on the yahoo group.

Snags 7-3-11

2011-07-03T13:14:00.000-07:00

Rebelle Doll Designs Blog Hop

2011-06-27T13:06:00.000-07:00

Rebelle Doll Designs has a blog hop going on, click the blinkie to learn more!

Check back here on July 9th for my contribution!

Mojo Template

2011-06-25T21:26:00.000-07:00

I am making mojo tags for folks and and needed a template for one of them today.
So what is a girl to do, but make one.
The template for the tag below can be downloaded after the preview.
Tag:

Preview:

Dowload

Dark Angel- A.C.

2011-06-24T12:53:00.000-07:00

Tag made using Jasc Paint Shop Pro version 9

Supplies needed:

Beautiful Dreamer kit by CBJ Scraps

Tube used in first example is Huachui and can be purchased from MyTubedArt

Tube used in the second is example is Dark Yarrow, my license is through DreamscapeImaging

Font: Rage Italic

Plugins: Filters Unlimited, Eye Candy 4000

I am assuming you have a basic working knowledge of psp.

I prefer smaller tags, you are welcome to work in a larger area if you prefer.

Lets get started.

1. Open new transparent image 750 x 750 pixels (we will resize later)

2. Copy circular frame, I used CBJ_BD_PrettyRoundFrame, image, resize 50% (I use weighted average)

3. Duplicate twice, hide layers, move hidden layers to bottom

4. Copy paper of choice, I used CBJ_BD_Paper8

Use magic wand, select inside frame.

Select all, select float, select modify expand 4,

layer, new raster layer, paste into selection, select none.

Change color to suit tag, per CBJ's TOU this is allowed.

(adjust, hue and saturation, colorize, adjust slide to match tube

*for the Huachui tag, I clicked on the inside of the frame again with my magic wand

select all, modify, expand by 4, layer new raster layer, flood fill with color from tube

select none

Effect, plugins, Filters UL, textures, Japanese papers

Blend mode, overlay, merge with original paper

5. move paper below frame

6. Add drop shadow to frame, I use 2,-2,85,5,black then -2,2,85,5,black

7. Merge frame and paper

8. Unhide one of the hidden frames, pull out just to the side of middle frame (see examples)

Image, rotate, free rotate, 18 degrees right

9. Open CBJ_BD_Star, I chose green

Copy, paste as new layer, bring below second frame.

Use magic wand to select inside frame, modify expand 4

select, invert, click on star, hit delete on keyboard

select none

color star as desired to match tube

add drop shadow on frame and merge

10. Duplicae merged frame

image mirror, place to match, see examples

11. Unhide the last hidden frame, pull out to the side of the frame we just finished

image, rotate, free rotate, 18 degrees right

12. Copy CBJ_BD_HeartFlower or other textured element of choice

Copy, paste as new layer, bring below frame

duplicate and position to fill entire visible area of frame

merge flower layers

Use magic wand to select inside frame, modify expand 4

select, invert, click on flower, hit delete on keyboard

select none

color flower as desired to match tube or leave as is

add drop shadow on frame and merge

13. Duplicate merged frame

image mirror, place to match, see examples

14. Copy CBJ_BD_Lights, paste as new layer, move behind all frames

colorize to match tube, place as desired

duplicate, mirror

15. Copy CBJ_BD_StarTrail, paste as new layer, move behind all frames

duplicate, mirror

*Erase excess from steps 14 and 15 as desired

16. Add additional elements and embellishments as desired

17. Add tube and copyrights, save to offers folder

18. Add name and share

Mojo

2011-06-24T09:38:00.001-07:00

Tag made using Jasc Paint Shop Pro version 9

Supplies needed Mellalica kit by CBJ Scraps

Tube used in first example is Ida Larsen and can be purchased from Dreamscape Imaging

Tube used in the second is example is from PUT, my license is through CILM

however you can purchase the tubes from CreativeDesignOutlet
Font: Viva La Vida

Plugins: Filters UL and EyeCandy 4000 (effects can be made with preloaded effects as well) My wordart HERE
I am assuming you have a basic working knowledge of psp.

I prefer smaller tags, you are welcome to work in a larger area if you prefer.

Lets get started.

1. Open new transparent image 550 x 550 pixels (we will resize later)

2. Copy CBJ_Metallica_BronzeFrame and paste as a new layer

3. Image, resize 50%- resize all layers UNCHECKED (I use weighted average)

4. Copy CBJ_Metlallica_GoldRoundFrame, paste as new layer, resize 20%, place on top of Bronze Frame

5. Change blend mode from Normal to Overlay, merge with Bronze Frame

6. Copy either CBJ_RibbonKnot orCBJ_RibbonKnot2, paste as new layer,

resize 15%, place on frame in location of choice

I used eraser tool to erase at an angle, so it looks like its resting on there naturally.

7. Copy Paper of choice or use the image that matches your tube.

8. Use selection tool, draw out square over frame

layer, new raster layer, paste into selection.

use eraser tool to erase excess as needed.

9. Effects, plugins, Filters UL, Paper Textures, papyrus

*duplicate paper, close visibility, move to bottom

10. Add embellishments of choice

11. Add drop shadow (I use 2,-2,85,5, black followed by 2,-2,5, black)

12. Merge visible

13. Move merged frame to far left of work space

14. Open hidded layer, place next to merged frame

15. Selections, select all, select float

select, modify, feather, click ok, number of pixels 35, ok

select invert, click delete on keyboard 3-5 times

select none

16. Type a mojo poem or copy and paste mine as new layer on feathered piece

17. Effects, plug ins, Eye Candy 4000, gradient glow, color thin, width 5

18. Add tube of choice, copyrights and save to offers folder

19. Add name and share

Eyes

2011-06-21T08:09:00.000-07:00

You should have a basic working knowledge of paint shop pro before attempting this tutorial. This tutorial was made using paint shop pro version 9

Supplies:
Tubes Ralf Straaberg-Are You Suffering - Can be purchased from Dreamscape Imaging
          Jasmine Becket-Griffith-118-1 - Can be purchased from Creative Design Outlet

Scrap Kit- Devil's Advocate by CBJ

Mask #102 from new maskes 6-5-11 Brutal Designs

Font MonAmourScriptPro
Lets get started.

1. New image 500 x 500 transparent background

2. Copy CBJ_Devils_AdvocateJournal, paste as new layer, resize 75%

3. Copy CBJ_Devils_AdvocateFlutter, paste as new layer behind the journal, resize 65%
    add drop shadow of choice. I used 2.-2,85,5, red (#780419)

4. Copy CBJ_Devils_AdvocateFoilage2, paste as a new layer on tope of journal, resize 35%, erase excess
    to your liking.

5. Copy CBJ_Devils_AdvocateDust, paste between foilage and journal

6. Copy CBJ_Devils_AdvocateP14; Using the magic wand, select the bottom layer, select all, layer,
    new raster layer, paste into selection.

7. Keeping the above layer selected, layer new raster layer, flood fill white, select none

8. Layer, load mask from disk, select gemsmask 102, invert transparency, merge group

9. Click on top layer

10. Copy tube, paste as new layer- resize to your liking.

11. Add drop shadow of choice to tube. I used 2,-2,85,5, black then another -2,2,85,5,black

12. Resize as needed to your liking.

13. Add your copyright and save in your offers folder.

14. Add font of choice and share.

*Thank you for bearing with me, I am still new with writing tutorials.

2011-06-20T19:08:00.000-07:00

New Snags using the wonderful scrap kit Devils Advacate from CBJ Scraps

Family Time

2011-06-20T15:05:00.000-07:00

It has been a rough couple of weeks for me. So to help me over my "hump" the husband decided that we could do what I wanted this past weekend. He has a friend visiting from out of town and I thought we could show him some of my favorite things in the Seattle area.
Saturday we went to the Space Needle and Seattle Center. Both were amazing! If you ever go to the Seattle Center and feel you would be tempted to play in the symphonic water, bring a change of clothes and towels. We always do. It saves time and allows us to be free. On Sunday we journeyed to Whidbey Island to tour Ft. Casey and hike to the top of Deception Pass. I am so proud of myself! I did all of that walking and hiking and did not stop or complain once!
If you are interested in seeing the picts, you can find them at the link below
http://public.fotki.com/thepspdiva/seattle/
password: 032404

Today I had an in person interview with a temp agency as well as a phone interview with one of the local hospitals. I am looking forward to bright changes.

Tut Sites I follow

2011-06-05T18:32:00.000-07:00

http://www.oohbabelicious.com/

DSI Snags

2011-06-05T18:29:00.000-07:00

Two new snags,

Snags using CBJ Scraps

2011-05-24T14:20:00.001-07:00

CBJ Goth Addiction

2011-04-03T11:34:00.001-07:00

Putzing around this morning, I made a tag using Creations by Jo's newest Kit, Goth Addiction.
Here is the tag, if you would like one or a stat made with it, just let me know. Available in png and jpeg
xoxo Pauline

*tut to follow

Family 03232011

2011-03-23T11:30:00.000-07:00

Today I am filled with saddness, apprehension and fear. Tonight my son and I will be taking a red eye flight to Atlanta followed by a quick hop to Tampa. We are heading home for the funeral of my young cousin, Sara, who has left us too soon. In all actuality, my heart has been there since DJ called me a week ago, of course things had to be prepared here before our departure. Words cannot explain what is running through my head right now, I am confused and saddended and really not knowing what to say or even think, all I know is I need to be in the one place I have spent the better part of seven years avoiding and that scares the stuffing out of me!

In my efforts to run and hide from my emotions and screwups as a young adult, and I had plenty, I have managed to hurt those that matter most even more. Tomorrow I return to Florida as an accomplished adult who owns her mistakes to be with a family that I love with all of my heart.

Those that know me, know that I am not very good with expressing myself- so I did so the best way I know how- through art. I made the signature tag below using the "Guardian Angel" scrap kit by the talented Schnegge and dedicated it to my cousin, Sara; my Mother, L'aine; and my Grandmother for whom I was named, Pauline. All are my Angels and are missed greatly everyday!

Please pray for the Little Family during this time of loss, confusion and hurt. Also for Matthew and I as we spend the next 24 hours traveling from Washington to Florida and back.

-Pauline aka Paully

*not original post, but close.

Rainbow

2011-03-19T15:26:00.000-07:00

Rainbow

Supplies:
Art used in the above sample; images and tube ©Andrew Sussman.
I have purchased license from MTA to use his Art. Please do not use
his art without a license to do so.

Scrap kit- Symphony by CBJ. You can purchase it in her store.
Please do not use her kit without a license to do so.

This was written in PSP X2 (other versions should work with some

adjustments)

Filters:

Alien Skin Eye Candy 6- gradient glow (optional)
Tube: you will need one tube of your choice

Directions:
1. File- new 500x 50072dpi, Raster background, transparent (we will resize later)

2. Open and minimize supplies needed from scrap
a. CBJ_Symph_RibbonTwirl2
b. CBJ_Symph_GlitterRainbow
c. CBJ_Symph_BirdCage
d. CBJ_Symph_DiamondRainbowCloud

3. Copy and Paste the ribbon as new layer
a. resize 85%

4. Copy and Paste the birdcage
a. resize 35%
b. place on far right side of the ribbon

5. Copy and Paste the rainbow as a new layer
a. resize 25%, rotate with pick tool until the top of the rainbow touches the tip of the birdcage

6. Copy and Paste tube of choice
a. resize as desired
b. move next to birdcage

7. Duplicate tube
a. using your pick tool, click on the middle tab on tube (as highlighted by pick tool)
b. drag down until both tubes are touching
c. lower opacity of this tube to 50%

8. Add drop shadow of chice to ribbon and original tube

9. Copy the cloud and paste as new layer
a. move to top of rainbow
b. lower opacity to 78
*optional- add gradient glow soft white with an radius of 3.

10. Add appropriate copyright information and save.

Thinking of you

2011-03-18T19:58:00.000-07:00

My 15 year old cousin took her life yesterday and I made this tag as I thought of her. I used a scrap from Jo called Serinity that was purchased at DSI and a tube from Katerina Koukiotis, also purchased at DSI. I did not write a tut for this tag, but wanted to show off the amazing art of the scrapper as well as the artist.

Flower March 13, 2011

2011-03-13T22:12:00.005-07:00

Supplies:

1. Art used in the sample above: images by Dan Richards, I have purchased a license through CDO. Please do not use his art without purchasing a license. I used one image.

2. Paint Shop Pro X2, although I am sure this will work with earlier versions

Skill level: Intermediate

Directions:

1. eclipse tool, color of choice in foreground, null in background

     a. draw a small circle, covert to raster
     b. duplicate 5 times, place in circle with sides touching, merge circles (make sure you have the sides of the
         circles touching when you merge, other wise you will not be able to select the inside of the flower)
     c. magic wand, select inside one of the circles, hold shift key and select inside the rest of the circles
     d. select all, select float, select modify expand x1 layer, new raster layer, paste image into selection, select
         none, place images layer below the circles

2. on circles layer, select inside the center where they touch
    a. select all select float, modify expand x1
    b. paste image as new layer, on float layer, select invert, on image layer delete.
        (your image should be a small star filling the inside of the flower)
    c. with that image selected, select all, select float, select feather 35, select inver, delete one time only (this gives it a feathered effect
    d. merge visible

3. layer, new raster layer, pen tool, solid line, width 5

4. warp brush, right twirl, place along line until you are happy with the stem layer

5. new raster layer, pen tool, solid line, width 5;draw freehand, foreground color green (#49502d), background color null draw 1 leaf (its okay if it looks messy, when you let the mouse go, its smooth, align with stem

6. duplicate, mirror, place duplicate on other side of stem

7. layer, new raster layer, pen tool, dot line, width 3, draw freehand, foreground color black, background color null, draw 1 line through leaf, align with stem.

8. duplicate, mirror, place duplicate on other side of stem

9. merge visibe, duplicate

10. hide top layer

11. click on bottom layer
      a. effects, texture effects, mosaic glass with the following settings:
      b. # of columns 61, # of rows 88, glass curvature 26%, edge curvature 71%, grout width 2, grout
          diffusion 2%, okay
     b1 settings with PSP 9: # of columns 55, # of rows 82, glass curvature 61, edge curvature 10, grout
          width 9, grout diffustion 1512 effects, distortion, wind, from left 4, okay

13. unhide top layer

14. using crop tool, crop around flower

15. add copyright and license number

16. save as jpeg or png, your choice

17. add name of recipient/ snag

*Thank you for trying my tut. If you have any questions, comments or concerns-
   email me at paully-1@hotmail.com

Another example is below using the artwork of Sherri Krynack and can be purchased at MTA

Example by Rae- thanks for doing my tut!

Serenity March 13, 2011

2011-03-13T15:31:00.003-07:00

Okay, so here goes nothing...deep breath...smiles

I am a bit rusty, so please bear with me..

Serenity

Art used in the above sample; images and tube ©Karen Koski

I have purchased license from MTA to use her Art.

Please do not use her art without a license to do so.

Scrap kit- Serinity by CBJ. I have purchased a license from DSI to use

her kit.

Please do not use her kit without a license to do so.

Skill level- intermediate

Needed:

This was written in PSP X2 (other versions should work with some

adjustments)

Filters: none

Tube: you will need 3 images and one tube of your choice

Directions:

1. File- new 700 x 700 72dpi, Raster background, transparent (we will resize later)

2.Open and minimize supplies needed from scrap

a. CBJ_SerenityFlowerFrame

b. CBJ_SerenityTripleFrame

c. CBJ_SerenityBag

d. CBJ_SerenityFoliage2

e. CBJ_SerenityHeartTree

f. CBJ_SerinityLantern

g. CBJ_SerinityTree

3. Copy and paste the the triple frame onto blank canvas

a. Image resize, 50%- single layer

b. Image rotate, free rotate 90% right

c. Selection tool

1. draw a rectangle around one of the frames

2. copy one of your images

a. layer, new raster layer, paste into selection

b. your image will be really small, this is ok

3. in your layers, click on frames, sections, invert, click on

image,delete

4. repeat for all three frames

5. bring images below frame, add drop shadow of choice to frames

6. merge down

4. Copy and paste the Flower Frame onto canvas

a. Image resize, 50%- single layer

b. place below triple frames

c. Selection tool

1. draw a rectangle around the frame

2. copy your image of choice

a. layer, new raster layer, paste into selection

b. select none

3. Select frame, add drop shadow of choice

5. Copy tree and paste onto canvas

a. Image resize, 50%- single layer

b. move below the flower frame

c. use move tool to place tree on the left hand side of the

flower

6. Copy and pase the heart tree onto canvas

a. paste as new layer above the flower frame, below the triple frame

b. use move tool to place on left hand edge of flower frame

7. Copy and paste the foliage 2 onto canvas

a. image resize, 50%- single layer

b. move above heart tree, below triple frame

c. place with heart tree as a compliment

8. Copy and paste the bag onto canvas

a. image resize, 40%- single layer

b. move below the flower frame

c. use move tool to align on right side with flowers from frame

9. Copy and paste the lantern onto canvas

a. image, resize, 10%-single layer

b. use move tool and place on ribbon of flower frame

c. duplicate x's 2 and move into position below, staying on ribbon

1. see my tag as a reference

d. magnify tag, erase lantern tip to make it appear to be hanging

on the ribbon

e. add drop shadow of choice to lantern

10. merge all visible layers

a. image, resize 450- all layers

1. I prefer smaller tags, resize yours to your liking,

following all TOU's

b. add tube of choice to compliment tag

11. add appropriate copyright information and save

If you have any questions/comments or concerns,

please email me at paully-1@hotmail.com

Another example is below:

I am back!

2011-03-12T08:59:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I just wanted to say hello and let you know I am ready to get my blog kicking again. Things are finally starting to slow down and get back to normal:) I look forward to adding information about contests, tutorials and showcasing snags I have made for all of you to use:) xoxo Pauline

Friendship

2010-12-12T11:26:00.003-08:00

Supplies Needed:

Working knowledge of psp

Tube of choice, I used is by the artist Fitztown*Veronica* and is called Stardust and Pumpkin

You can purchase the tube from www.mytubedart.com

Font of choice, I am using Natural Script and can be found at www.myfonts.com

Scrap of choice I used Christmas is all around FTU by Malina Design; you can find it on her site http://malinadesign-malina.blogspot.com/

No plugins are used for this tag

Lets begin

Open PSP

File, new 600 x 600, we will resize later

Open, copy and paste frame from Scrap kit (e2)

Open paper of choice, copy

Using your selection tool, create dancing ants around NON tilted square

Layer, new raster layer, paste into selection, select none, move to bottom

Duplicate bottom layer (layer with paper)

Using magic wand, select inside tilted square, select, modify, expand by 2, invert and

delete on copied layer

On the duplicated layer, go to Effects, effects browser, effects, choose effect(s) of choice,

(I like to play around with them) ok

Add elements of choice, once satisfied, add shadows

Add tube and drop shadow of choice

Image, resize, enter size of choice (I use 450 pixels)

*be sure to check resize all layers at this point

Add copyright and license number

Add predominate text

At this point you can save as a .png

I like to add another layer and flood fill with white and save as png

Enjoy!

Xoxo Paully

another example is below:

Thank you so much to Angel for trying my tut!

Star of the Show

2010-06-30T19:24:00.004-07:00

Star of the Show was written using PSP X2 and Jasc Animaton Shop

Materials used tube by Amberly Berendson which can be purchased HERE

Eyecandy 6 Gradient Glow (if you do not have this, play with your drop shadows and colors)

Template made by myself which can be found HERE

Font Selfish

Lets get started

1. Pick a tube with a great image or a tube and image that look good together.

2. Open new image 600x600 (we can resize later)

3. Copy rectangle from template and paste onto new image (adjust hue and saturation to match tube)

4. Use your selection tool to click inside. Select, select all, select modify expand by 5

5. Past image or background of image into selection, select none, move to bottom

6.Effects, EyeCandy 6, gradient glow, find glow to match tag, ok

7. Copy stars from template, paste on top of rectangle layer, add bright white glow

8.Copy wordart from template, past on top of star layer and soft gradient glow

9.Copy tube, past on top of background layer/below stars and wordart layer

10. add drop shadow.

11. add copyright and name, save

You can stop here for a beautiful non animated tag or you can take the following steps to add animation.

12. go to background layer (step 5) duplicate twice

13. 1st layer EC6 Textured noise, overlay intense dot noise

2nd layer use the same plug in, click random seed, ok

3rd layer use the same plug in, click random seed, ok

14. Open animation shop

15. Hide 2nd and 3rd layer; with 1st layer only visible, click copy merged, paste into AS as new image

16. repeat above step hiding the layers as needed until all layers are used, paste into AS after current layer

17. Once you have all 3 layers in AS, click Edit, select all

Amination, frame properties, 35; view animation and save.

Disclaimer: I am very new at writing tuts, please remember to have fun and if you have any questions, please email me at paully-1@hotmail.com

For some reason, I cannot get the animation to show when I post...if you can assist with this, please email me. thanks

"USA" Pride

2010-06-28T18:40:00.003-07:00

Hi! Here is a tutorial I wrote today and hope you all enjoy it.

It is a fairly simple tutorial and please keep in mind that this is new for me:)

For this tutorial you will need a working knowledge of psp as well as an open mind.

I have used a scrapkit called I Love USA by Carita and you can find purchase it HERE.

I have also used 2 photographs (1 regular and 1 feathered) from Hawaiian Cowgirl and you can purchase them HERE

Font is called Showcard

Lets get started.

1.open a new image 600 x 600 (you can resize later)

2.copy the frame and paste as a new layer

3.Paste feathered picture on top of the center frame.

(I used the soften brush to blend the sides into the frame)

4.Use magic wand to click inside the left box of the frame

select, select all, select modify, expand x 4

5. layer, new raster layer, paste into selection

move below framed layer

6. repeat for the right side (before doing this, I mirrored original picture)

***at this point you may need to reposition the feathered layer to make it flow****

7. Select heart element (multicolored in the shape of a heart)

copy/paste below the photo and the frame

Do not resize *soften as needed

8. Select the "USA" word art

copy/paste on top and toward the bottom center of the feathered layer

resize 40%

9. Add drop shadow V -1, H 1, Opacity 80, Blur 3, Color black

10. At this point I adjusted the color of the frame to a light blue (this is optional)

11. Add correct copyright information, resize and save

I hope you enjoyed the tut, if you have any questions, please email me at thepspdiva@gmail.com or paully-1@hotmail.com

xoxo Paully

Looking for assistance

2010-06-14T05:00:00.001-07:00

Hi! I am looking for assistance in jazzing up my blog...it seems so plain jane. If this is something you are interested in, leave a message or email me at paully-1@hotmail.com
Thanks!

Huachui's Beauty/Gorjuss Friends

2010-06-11T17:36:00.004-07:00

Supplies needed:

working knowledge of psp

3-5 tubes of choice

font of choice

1. open psp

2. file new (Ctrl + N) 450 x 450- can be resized later as needed

3. use rectangle preset; white foreground, null background, width 5

make rectangle as large/small as you would like

4. convert to raster

5. copy and paste your tubes into rectangle

6. click inside rectangle, select all, select float, modify 3, select invert, click on each tube and hit

delete

7. merge tube layers

8. click on rectangle layer, select all, select float, modify 4

layer, new layer, flood fill with color of choice, change opacity to about 60, select none, move

below rectangle layer, above tubes layer

9. click on rectangle layer, add drop shadow of choice

10. merge rectangle layer, color layer, tubes layer

11. duplicate

12. on original (bottom); adjust blur gausion blur 2

13. effects, texture, weave (gap 22, width 1, opacity 96, ok)

14. click on duplicated layer (top)

15. resize 96% (make sure resize all layers is NOT checked)

16. merge visible, resize as needed

17. add copyright and save

18. if you have any questions, feel free to post a comment or email me at paully-1@hotmail.com

*on the Gorjuss tag, I softened the back layer

My very first Tutorial- Musicality

2010-05-31T13:56:00.008-07:00

Hi! Here is my very first tutorial using the brilliant artwork on Jeni Burns. You can purchase her tubes at Mistaken Art.

Musicality
1. Open new image 700 x 700 (we will re size later)
2. click on preset shapes, eclipse
Foreground- black, background- null
line style, width 10
draw one large circle, convert to raster
draw a small circle (change width to 5), place in center of large circle, merge
3. click on preset shapes, rectangle
Foreground-null, background black
draw square that is slightly larger than the circles, cover to raster, place below circles
4. use magic wand to click on black square, click add new layer, past image into new layer
5. add bevel of choice
mine: bevel-2, width-5, smoothness-25, depth-5, ambiance-15, shininess-35, angle-315,
color-white, intensity-65, elevation-30
*I would play with this, EC has some nice bevels as well. We want this to look like an album
cover.
6. Add drop shadow of choice.
mine: -3, -3, 75, 5 followed by shadow lab preset
7. Back to your disc (circles)
Use your magic wand to select between the two circles
select, modify, expand by 3
layer, new rater layer, paste your image into layer.
8. Move this layer below the disc layer (circles)
9. You can leave as is or soften to choice
mine: xero, soft mood, default
10. Place drop shadow on disc (circles), merge with image layer
11. Crop and add copyright information
12. Add title of album and tag recipients name

Animation
1. on tag, right click, copy merged
go to Animation Shop (AS) and paste as new selection
2. on tag, click on disc, image, free rotate, 15 right
copy merged, paste into AS after current frame
3. complete step 2 until you have made a full rotation.
4. In AS, edit, select all, animation, frame properties, change this number to 35
5. view animation and save

Thank you for trying my very first tutorial

Mistaken Art Contest

2010-05-29T21:19:00.000-07:00

***posting for my dear friend T!***
©Ella Jeans
Tag Contest!

Ella Jeans - Photo Pack
*FREEBIE*

*Please use an 'F' in Your MtA License Number when creating with these Photos*
*If You Hold Ella's MtA Unlimited License, Please use a "P"*
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RULES
Create a Tag for Ella/Ella Jeans/Extra -or- Snaggable
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Max. Size of Tag: 525 X 525
ANIMATED / NON ANIMATED
.gif/.png/.jpg format Please
Copyright/MTA License Info MUST be Correct and Easy to Read!
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NO LIMIT ON ENTRIES!!!
Email to: contests.mistakenart@gmail.com
SUBJECT: ELLA JEANS ENTRY
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CONTEST CLOSES: MONDAY MAY 31, 2010 @ MIDNIGHT
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Contest will be Judged by ©Ella Jeans & Winners Announced at Her Chat!!
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TUESDAY ~ 1st JUNE 2010
5PM PST * 7PM CST * 8PM EST
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To Enter!!

Hello

2010-05-29T17:34:00.004-07:00

Hi! My name is Paully. I am known in the PSP community as I have been tagging for about 6 years now. About six years ago, my mother passed away and I turned to psp and food for solace. I still love psp and will continue to participate fully as my online family is the best! However, along with my friend and artist, Kat, I am going to embark on a year long journey. Over the next year I have a few goals in which I am going to achieve. This blog is going to document my journeys.

1. Lose enough weight to fit into a bathing suit without looking like a beached whale. (I was healthy not so long ago)
2. Save enough money for my husband to get his pilots license.
3. Improve myself at work
4. Broaden my horizens within the psp world, by learning to make stats, templates, ect

Wish me luck!