Sunday, June 29, 2014

CT Tutorial for FwTags Creations' Megs Pink Passion

**This tutorial was written using Photoshop CC. I believe the instructions should work with various other versions, but they are not tested on any other version.  This tutorial is my own creation.  Any similarity to any other tutorial is not done purposely or knowingly (aside from the fact that the process is pretty similar in most tutorials).  If you do not know how to do some of the things I mention here (like mirroring an image, adding a drop shadow, resizing elements, etc.), check out my “Tips and Tricks” tutorial. **

Supplies:
PTU Poser – “V4-Meg” by Celtic Bairns.  You can purchase the tube at Berry Applicious

PTU Kit- “Megs Pink Passion” by FwTags Creations.  Available at Berry Applicious

FTU Mask - “Mask 04 - SkyHeart” available for download from my blog.

Abbreviations:
DS – Drop Shadow

Settings I use:
DS Settings - Blend Mode set to Multiply, Opacity set to 75%, Angle set to 120 degrees, Distance 5, Spread 0, Size 5

Ready…..Set….Tag!
Open Paper 4 in a new canvas.  Double click on the layer to unlock it.

Add the Mask to the canvas and resize if needed so it is the same size as the paper.  Then drag the mask layer below the paper layer.

With the mask layer selected, select all (Ctrl + A) and copy the entire canvas (Ctrl + C).  You will see dashed lines surround the canvas. 

Click on the paper layer to activate it, then turn on quick mask (Press the Q key on your keyboard).  The dashed lines will disappear and that is ok.  Next Paste onto the paper (Ctrl + V) and turn your Quick Mask off (Q again). 

You will now see a dotted outline of the mask on your paper.  Press the button on the bottom of layers side bar that is a rectangle with a circle cut out of it.  The mask will now show. 

Right click on the paper layer and select Convert to Smart Image.  This releases just the mask.  The background layer of the mask will become invisible on its own. 

Open a new canvas (Ctrl +N) 700 x 700, transparent background.  This will be referred to as the working canvas in my directions when switching between canvases.

Add the combined mask from above and resize to the fit the canvas.  Make sure this becomes your bottom layer.  It will stay the bottom layer of the tag.

Add Element 71 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the mask.  Position at the bottom of the canvas.

Add Element 50 to the canvas. Resize to fit the previous element and position on top of it.

Add Element 49 to the canvas and resize to fit the width.  Position at the top of the canvas and add DS.

Add Element 16 to the canvas and resize to your liking.  Position so it looks as though the chaise is sitting slightly off center to the right on the floor we created with the elements above.  Add DS.

Add your poser to the canvas on top of all your layers.  Resize her so she fits on the left side of the canvas. Add DS. 

Add Element 59 to the canvas.  Resize so it is big enough to hold the name you want to add to add and position it below the layers for the poser and the chaise and slightly behind both.  Add DS.

Voila!  The focal point of your tag is now created.

Now decorate your tag with any of the elegantly dark elements from the kit.  Resize the elements as you add them so fit the proportions of your tag.  Experiment with rotating them and mirroring them for more variety.  In addition duplicate elements and use multiple times to fill in holes and add more pizzazz.  In this tutorial to indicate when I used more than one of the same element I will add (X#) by the name to indicate how many versions of the element I used. 

Here are all the additional elements I used from the bottom layers up.
  • Element 15 (x2)
  • Element 29
  • Element 14
  • Element 34
  • Element 2
  • Element 11
  • Element 18
  • Element 26
  • Element 27
  • Element 58
  • Element 28

Add your license and copyright info to the tag.

Add name and any other text of choice.

Save as PNG and go share with all your friends!


Thank you for trying my tut! I’d love to see how your tags turn out so if you like what you made, please post a copy here or show me on Facebook!

Saturday, June 28, 2014

CT Tutorial for Mikka and Darkness Falls

**This tutorial was written using Photoshop CC. I believe the instructions should work with various other versions, but they are not tested on any other version.  This tutorial is my own creation.  Any similarity to any other tutorial is not done purposely or knowingly (aside from the fact that the process is pretty similar in most tutorials).  If you do not know how to do some of the things I mention here (like mirroring an image, adding a drop shadow, resizing elements, etc.), check out my “Tips and Tricks” tutorial. **

Supplies:
PTU Poser – “Mikka” by Designs By Norella.  You can purchase the tube at Design by Norella store

PTU Kit- “Darkness Falls” by Whispy's D'zines.  Available at any of the following stores: Dzines From the Heart, Treasured Scraps,  Mystical Scraps,  and Whisprd Designz.

FTU Mask - “Mask 13 – Cloudy” available for download from my blog.

 

Abbreviations:
DS – Drop Shadow

Settings I use:
DS Settings - Blend Mode set to Multiply, Opacity set to 75%, Angle set to 120 degrees, Distance 5, Spread 0, Size 5

Ready…..Set….Tag!
Open Paper 2 in a new canvas.  Double click on the layer to unlock it.

Add the Mask to the canvas and resize if needed so it is the same size as the paper.  Then drag the mask layer below the paper layer.

With the mask layer selected, select all (Ctrl + A) and copy the entire canvas (Ctrl + C).  You will see dashed lines surround the canvas. 

Click on the paper layer to activate it, then turn on quick mask (Press the Q key on your keyboard).  The dashed lines will disappear and that is ok.  Next Paste onto the paper (Ctrl + V) and turn your Quick Mask off (Q again). 

You will now see a dotted outline of the mask on your paper.  Press the button on the bottom of layers side bar that is a rectangle with a circle cut out of it.  The mask will now show. 

Right click on the paper layer and select Convert to Smart Image.  This releases just the mask.  The background layer of the mask will become invisible on its own. 

Open a new canvas (Ctrl +N) 700 x 700, transparent background.  This will be referred to as the working canvas in my directions when switching between canvases.

Add the combined mask from above and resize to the fit the canvas.  Make sure this becomes your bottom layer.  It will stay the bottom layer of the tag.

Add Element 22 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the mask.  Position at the bottom of the canvas.  Add DS.

Add Element 27 to the canvas. Resize to fit the open space of Element 22.  Add DS.

Add your poser to the canvas on top of all your layers.  Resize her so she fits on the left side of the canvas. Add DS. 

Switch to the PSD file of your tube. Use the Rectangular Marquee Tool to draw a box around the head area of the poser.  Copy (Ctrl + C) the selection and return to your working canvas.

On your working canvas make sure the paper layer is selected then paste (Ctrl + V) the copied selection.  Resize the selection so that the head fits to your satisfaction in the left upper corner of the canvas.  Add DS.

Voila!  The focal point of your tag is now created.

Now decorate your tag with any of the elegantly dark elements from the kit.  Resize the elements as you add them so fit the proportions of your tag.  Experiment with rotating them and mirroring them for more variety.  In addition duplicate elements and use multiple times to fill in holes and add more pizzazz.  In this tutorial to indicate when I used more than one of the same element I will add (X#) by the name to indicate how many versions of the element I used. 

Here are all the additional elements I used from the bottom layers up.

Element 9
Element 17
Element 18
Element 4 (x2)
Element 5 (x2)
Element 6
Element 13
Element 16
Element 15

Add your license and copyright info to the tag.

Add name and any other text of choice.

Save as PNG and go share with all your friends!

Thank you for trying my tut! I’d love to see how your tags turn out so if you like what you made, please post a copy here or show me on Facebook!

Mask 13 - Cloudy


Just another cloud mask...I didn't like the way any of my current ones showed up in a tag I was making so I made this one...lol...Enjoy!


Thursday, June 26, 2014

CT Tutorial for America and Stars N Stripes


**This tutorial was written using Photoshop CC. I believe the instructions should work with various other versions, but they are not tested on any other version.  This tutorial is my own creation.  Any similarity to any other tutorial is not done purposely or knowingly (aside from the fact that the process is pretty similar in most tutorials).  If you do not know how to do some of the things I mention here (like mirroring an image, adding a drop shadow, resizing elements, etc.), check out my “Tips and Tricks” tutorial. **

Supplies:
PTU Poser – “America” by Designs By Norella.  You can purchase the tube at Design by Norella store

PTU Kit- “Stars N Stripes” by Crystals Creations.  Available at any of the following stores: Dzines From the Heart, Pimp My Tags w/ Scraps, Scrap Candy, Treasured Scraps, Twilight Scraps, Whisprd Designz, and Scrapping Dollars.

 

Abbreviations:
DS – Drop Shadow

Settings I use:
DS Settings - Blend Mode set to Multiply, Opacity set to 75%, Angle set to 120 degrees, Distance 5, Spread 0, Size 5

Ready…..Set….Tag!
Open Paper 7 in a new canvas.  Double click on the layer to unlock it.

Add the Mask to the canvas and resize if needed so it is the same size as the paper.  Then drag the mask layer below the paper layer.

With the mask layer selected, select all (Ctrl + A) and copy the entire canvas (Ctrl + C).  You will see dashed lines surround the canvas. 

Click on the paper layer to activate it, then turn on quick mask (Press the Q key on your keyboard).  The dashed lines will disappear and that is ok.  Next Paste onto the paper (Ctrl + V) and turn your Quick Mask off (Q again). 

You will now see a dotted outline of the mask on your paper.  Press the button on the bottom of layers side bar that is a rectangle with a circle cut out of it.  The mask will now show. 

Right click on the paper layer and select Convert to Smart Image.  This releases just the mask.  The background layer of the mask will become invisible on its own. 

Open a new canvas (Ctrl +N) 700 x 700, transparent background.  This will be referred to as the working canvas in my directions when switching between canvases.

Add the combined mask from above and resize to the fit the canvas.  Make sure this becomes your bottom layer.  It will stay the bottom layer of the tag.

Add Element 40 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the canvas.  Position at the bottom of the canvas.  Add DS.

Add Element 30 to the canvas behind the layer for Element 40. Resize to fit the canvas above the word art. Position in center.  Add DS.

Add Paper 5 to the canvas.  Resize to fit behind the frame so that the entire opening has the paper behind it.

Add your poser to the canvas on top of all your layers.  Resize her so she fits on the left side of the canvas standing on top of the word Stars. Add DS. 

Switch to the PSD file of your tube. Use the Rectangular Marquee Tool to draw a box around the head area of the poser.  Copy (Ctrl + C) the selection and return to your working canvas.

On your working canvas make sure the paper layer is selected then paste (Ctrl + V) the copied selection.  Resize the selection so that the head fits to your satisfaction in the center of the frame.  Use the Eraser tool to erase any overhang of the pasted layer.  Use the menu to open the Filter Gallery (Filter > Filter Gallery).  Select the Film Grain Artistic Filter.  Set Grain to 6, Highlight Area to 3, and Intensity to 7.  This creates the film posterish effect.

Voila!  The focal point of your tag is now created.

Now decorate your tag with any of the patriotic elements from the kit.  Resize the elements as you add them so fit the proportions of your tag.  Experiment with rotating them and mirroring them for more variety.  In addition duplicate elements and use multiple times to fill in holes and add more pizzazz.  In this tutorial to indicate when I used more than one of the same element I will add (X#) by the name to indicate how many versions of the element I used. 

Here are all the additional elements I used from the bottom layers up.
  • Element 35 (x2)
  • Element 10 (x2)
  • Element 7
  • Element 29
  • Element 27 (x2)
  • Element 39
  • Element 26
  • Element 25
  • Element 23
  • Element 22
  • Element 32
  • Element 38
  • Element 36

Add your license and copyright info to the tag.

Add name and any other text of choice.

Save as PNG and go share with all your friends!

Thank you for trying my tut! I’d love to see how your tags turn out so if you like what you made, please post a copy here or show me on Facebook!

Monday, June 23, 2014

CT Tags for PTU poser pack Bonnie1 at Berry Applicious


Two new CT Tags featuring the cute little posers "Bonnie1".  This pack comes with all 5 posers shown above as separate png files.  CU/PU ok!  Come check out these little darlings as well as many other great quality digital products at Berry Applicious.

Sunday, June 22, 2014

CT Tutorial for PTU The Joker


**This tutorial was written using Photoshop CC. I believe the instructions should work with various other versions, but they are not tested on any other version.  This tutorial is my own creation.  Any similarity to any other tutorial is not done purposely or knowingly (aside from the fact that the process is pretty similar in most tutorials).  If you do not know how to do some of the things I mention here (like mirroring an image, adding a drop shadow, resizing elements, etc.), check out my “Tips and Tricks” tutorial. **

Supplies:
PTU Poser – “The Joker In Red” by Carolann Creations.  You can purchase the tube at Berry Applicious Store.

PTU Kit- “Medieval” by Dzines by Melz.  You can purchase this fairytale kit at PicsForDesign.com.

FTU Mask -“Mask 02 – Fluffy sky” available for download from my blog.

Abbreviations:
DS – Drop Shadow

Settings I use:
DS Settings - Blend Mode set to Multiply, Opacity set to 75%, Angle set to 120 degrees, Distance 5, Spread 0, Size 5

Ready…..Set….Tag!
Open Paper 7 in a new canvas.  Double click on the layer to unlock it.

Add the Mask to the canvas and resize if needed so it is the same size as the paper.  Then drag the mask layer below the paper layer.

With the mask layer selected, select all (Ctrl + A) and copy the entire canvas (Ctrl + C).  You will see dashed lines surround the canvas. 

Click on the paper layer to activate it, then turn on quick mask (Press the Q key on your keyboard).  The dashed lines will disappear and that is ok.  Next Paste onto the paper (Ctrl + V) and turn your Quick Mask off (Q again). 

You will now see a dotted outline of the mask on your paper.  Press the button on the bottom of layers side bar that is a rectangle with a circle cut out of it.  The mask will now show. 

Right click on the paper layer and select Convert to Smart Image.  This releases just the mask.  The background layer of the mask will become invisible on its own. 

Open a new canvas (Ctrl +N) 700 x 700, transparent background.  This will be referred to as the working canvas in my directions when switching between canvases.

Add the combined mask from above and resize to the fit the canvas.  Make sure this becomes your bottom layer.  It will stay the bottom layer of the tag.

Add Element Moon to the canvas.  Resize to about 250% and position in the upper left corner.  Add DS.

Add Element Castle to the canvas.  Resize to fit the height of the canvas and position on the left side.  Add DS.

Add Element Castle Tower 1 to the canvas.  Resize to fit proportionally with the Castle and position on the right side of the castle.

Add Element Stone Arch to the canvas and resize to fit the widths of the canvas.  Add DS.  Position at the bottom of the canvas.

Add Element Moss Steps 2 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the arch.  Position in the middle of the arch so the steps appear to be coming from the middle of the arch.  Add DS.

Add your poser to the canvas.  Resize her so she can fit comfortably on the steps.  Position so she appears to be perched on one of the upper steps.  Add DS.

Voila!  The focal point of your tag is now created.

Now decorate your tag with any of the beautiful oriental elements from the kit.  Resize the elements as you add them so fit the proportions of your tag.  Experiment with rotating them and mirroring them for more variety.  In addition duplicate elements and use multiple times to fill in holes and add more pizzazz.  In this tutorial to indicate when I used more than one of the same element I will add (X#) by the name to indicate how many versions of the element I used. 

Here are all the additional elements I used from the bottom layers up.

  • Gate
  • Vine3
  • Vine1
  • Fire Décor
  • Forest Décor (x2)
Add your license and copyright info to the tag.

Add name and any other text of choice.

Save as PNG and go share with all your friends!

Thank you for trying my tut! I’d love to see how your tags turn out so if you like what you made, please post a copy here or show me on Facebook!

CT Tutorial for PTU The Joker is Pink


**This tutorial was written using Photoshop CC. I believe the instructions should work with various other versions, but they are not tested on any other version.  This tutorial is my own creation.  Any similarity to any other tutorial is not done purposely or knowingly (aside from the fact that the process is pretty similar in most tutorials).  If you do not know how to do some of the things I mention here (like mirroring an image, adding a drop shadow, resizing elements, etc.), check out my “Tips and Tricks” tutorial. **

Supplies:
PTU Poser – “The Joker is Pink” by Carolann Creations.  You can purchase the tube at Berry Applicious Store.

FTU Kit- “Faery Whispers” by Scraps by Randy's Sin.  You can download this whimsical kit here.

FTU Mask - “Mask 10 - Flames” available for download from my blog.

Abbreviations:
DS – Drop Shadow

Settings I use:
DS Settings - Blend Mode set to Multiply, Opacity set to 75%, Angle set to 120 degrees, Distance 5, Spread 0, Size 5

Ready…..Set….Tag!
Open Paper 11 in a new canvas.  Double click on the layer to unlock it.

Add the Mask to the canvas and resize if needed so it is the same size as the paper.  Then drag the mask layer below the paper layer.

With the mask layer selected, select all (Ctrl + A) and copy the entire canvas (Ctrl + C).  You will see dashed lines surround the canvas. 

Click on the paper layer to activate it, then turn on quick mask (Press the Q key on your keyboard).  The dashed lines will disappear and that is ok.  Next Paste onto the paper (Ctrl + V) and turn your Quick Mask off (Q again). 

You will now see a dotted outline of the mask on your paper.  Press the button on the bottom of layers side bar that is a rectangle with a circle cut out of it.  The mask will now show. 

Right click on the paper layer and select Convert to Smart Image.  This releases just the mask.  The background layer of the mask will become invisible on its own. 

Open a new canvas (Ctrl +N) 700 x 700, transparent background.  This will be referred to as the working canvas in my directions when switching between canvases.

Add the combined mask from above and resize to the fit the canvas.  Make sure this becomes your bottom layer.  It will stay the bottom layer of the tag.

Add Element Grass5 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the mask area and position toward the bottom of the mask area.  Add DS.

Add Element Arch to the canvas.  Resize to fit on the canvas with the bottom of the arch resting on the grass.  Position in center and Add DS.

Add Element Grass6 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the other grass patch.  Position at the bottom in front of the base of the arch.  The arch should now be sandwiched between the two grass elements.  Add DS.

Add your poser to the left of the arch and resize her to fit on the canvas.  Position her so it looks as though she is leaning against the arch.

Switch to the Poser psd canvas. Use the Rectangular Marquee Tool to draw a box around the top half of the poser in the psd file.  Copy (Ctrl + C) the selection and return to your working canvas.

On your working canvas, make sure you have the mask layer selected and paste (Ctrl + V) the copied selection.  Flip the pasted layer horizontally (from the menu bar: Edit > Transform > Flip Horizontal).  Resize to fit inside the arch opening and position in center.  Right click on the layer and select Blending Options.  Change the Blend Mode to “Hard Light”.

Voila!  The focal point of your tag is now created.

Now decorate your tag with any of the beautiful oriental elements from the kit.  Resize the elements as you add them so fit the proportions of your tag.  Experiment with rotating them and mirroring them for more variety.  In addition duplicate elements and use multiple times to fill in holes and add more pizzazz.  In this tutorial to indicate when I used more than one of the same element I will add (X#) by the name to indicate how many versions of the element I used. 

Here are all the elements I used from the bottom layers up.
  • Glittertrail1
  • Cloud1
  • Cloud2
  • Planter1 (x2)
  • Sun1
  • Toadstools1
  • Mouse1
  • Heartflowers1
  • Gazingball1 (x2)
  • Flower6
  • Fairybells1
  • Ferns_Queen_Annes_Lace1
  • Bird3
  • Butterfly2

Add your license and copyright info to the tag.

Add name and any other text of choice.

Save as PNG and go share with all your friends!


Thank you for trying my tut! I’d love to see how your tags turn out so if you like what you made, please post a copy here or show me on Facebook!

Saturday, June 21, 2014

CT Tutorial for River and A Lil Goth


**This tutorial was written using Photoshop CC. I believe the instructions should work with various other versions, but they are not tested on any other version.  This tutorial is my own creation.  Any similarity to any other tutorial is not done purposely or knowingly (aside from the fact that the process is pretty similar in most tutorials).  If you do not know how to do some of the things I mention here (like mirroring an image, adding a drop shadow, resizing elements, etc.), check out my “Tips and Tricks” tutorial. **

Supplies:
PTU Poser – “River” by English Rose Designs.  You can purchase this elegant beauty at her store, English Rose Designs.

PTU Kit- “A Lil Goth” by MellieBeans.  You can purchase this kit at Scraps N Company.

FTU Mask – “Mask 11 – Blurry” by Aeval Amore.  You can download the mask on my blog, Aeval’s Art.

 
Abbreviations:
DS – Drop Shadow

Settings I use:
DS Settings - Blend Mode set to Multiply, Opacity set to 75%, Angle set to 120 degrees, Distance 5, Spread 0, Size 5

Ready…..Set….Tag!
Open Paper 08 in a new canvas.  Double click on the layer to unlock it.

Add the Mask to the canvas and resize if needed so it is the same size as the paper.  Then drag the mask layer below the paper layer.

With the mask layer selected, select all (Ctrl + A) and copy the entire canvas (Ctrl + C).  You will see dashed lines surround the canvas. 

Click on the paper layer to activate it, then turn on quick mask (Press the Q key on your keyboard).  The dashed lines will disappear and that is ok.  Next Paste onto the paper (Ctrl + V) and turn your Quick Mask off (Q again). 

You will now see a dotted outline of the mask on your paper.  Press the button on the bottom of layers side bar that is a rectangle with a circle cut out of it.  The mask will now show. 

Right click on the paper layer and select Convert to Smart Image.  This releases just the mask.  The background layer of the mask will become invisible on its own.

Open a new canvas (Ctrl +N) 700 x 700, transparent background.  This will be referred to as the working canvas in my directions when switching between canvases.

Add the paper/mask combination from above to the working canvas.  Resize to fit the canvas.

Add Element 02 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the height of the canvas.  Position on the left side of the canvas.  Add DS. Duplicate the layer and flip the copy layer horizontally (Edit > Transform > Flip Horizontal).  Move the flipped layer to the right side of the canvas.  Use the eraser tool to erase the overlapping of the copy on the original element layer.

Add Element 36 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the canvas.  Position at the bottom of the canvas.  Add DS.

Add Element 50 to the canvas.  Resize to take up most of the upper left corner.  Add DS.

Add Element 32 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the canvas.  Add DS.  Position at the bottom of the canvas.

Add Frame 04 to the canvas.  Resize to take up most of the center of the canvas.  Position it off center to the right side of the canvas.  Add DS.

Add Paper 11 to the canvas and move it below the frame layer.  Resize the paper so that it completely covers the open space of the frame.  Use the eraser tool to erase any paper that is outside of the frame.

Open the poser in another canvas.  Use the marquee tool and draw a rectangle around the head and shoulders of the poser.  Copy (Ctrl + C) the poser head and switch back to the working canvas.  Make sure the Paper 11 layer is selected and Paste (Ctrl + V) the poser head onto the paper.  Resize to fit in the frame.  If necessary use the Eraser tool to erase any part of the poser head layer which does not fit under the frame. Add DS.

Add the full size poser to the canvas.  Resize her so she fits on the canvas and position her on the left side of the frame.  Add DS.

Voila!  The focal point of your tag is now created.

Now decorate your tag with any of the beautiful elements from the kit.  Resize the elements as you add them so fit the proportions of your tag.  Experiment with rotating them and mirroring them for more variety.  In addition duplicate elements and use multiple times to fill in holes and add more pizzazz.  In this tutorial to indicate when I used more than one of the same element I will add (X#) by the name to indicate how many versions of the element I used. 

Here are all the additional elements I used from the bottom layers up.

  • Element 49
  • Element 47
  • Element 41
  • Element 46
  • Element 45
  • Element 43
  • Element 42
  • Element 26
  • Element 15
  • Element 10
  • Element 29 (x2)
  • Element 08
  • Element 07
  • Element 35
  • Element 34
Add your license and copyright info to the tag.

Add name and any other text of choice.

Save as PNG file.

Thank you for trying my tut! I’d love to see how your tags turn out so if you like what you made, please post a copy here or show me on Facebook!

Thursday, June 19, 2014

CT Tutorial for Definitely Girlie, Definitely by MellieBeans

**This tutorial was written using Photoshop CC. I believe the instructions should work with various other versions, but they are not tested on any other version.  This tutorial is my own creation.  Any similarity to any other tutorial is not done purposely or knowingly (aside from the fact that the process is pretty similar in most tutorials).  If you do not know how to do some of the things I mention here (like mirroring an image, adding a drop shadow, resizing elements, etc.), check out my “Tips and Tricks” tutorial. **

Supplies:
PTU Tube – “April” by Zlata_M.  This multilayered tube is available at Zlata_M Art Shop.

PTU Kit – “Definitely Girlie, Definitely” by MellieBeans.  You can find this patriotic kits for sale at PicsForDesign.com.

FTU Mask – “Mask 04 – SkyHeart” by Aeval Amore.  You can download this FTU mask from my blog, Aeval’s Art.

Abbreviations:
DS – Drop Shadow

Settings I use:
DS Settings - Blend Mode set to Multiply, Opacity set to 75%, Angle set to 120 degrees, Distance 5, Spread 0, Size 5

Ready…..Set….Tag!
Open Paper 8 in a new canvas.  Double click on the layer to unlock it.

Add the Mask to the canvas and resize if needed so it is the same size as the paper.  Then drag the mask layer below the paper layer.

With the mask layer selected, select all (Ctrl + A) and copy the entire canvas (Ctrl + C).  You will see dashed lines surround the canvas. 

Click on the paper layer to activate it, then turn on quick mask (Press the Q key on your keyboard).  The dashed lines will disappear and that is ok.  Next Paste onto the paper (Ctrl + V) and turn your Quick Mask off (Q again). 

You will now see a dotted outline of the mask on your paper.  Press the button on the bottom of layers side bar that is a rectangle with a circle cut out of it.  The mask will now show. 

Right click on the paper layer and select Convert to Smart Image.  This releases just the mask.  The background layer of the mask will become invisible on its own. 

Open a new canvas (Ctrl +N) 700 x 700, transparent background.  This will be referred to as the working canvas in my directions when switching between canvases.

Add the combined paper and mask from above to the canvas.  Resize to fit the canvas.

Add Element 17 to the canvas.  Resize to fit about 75% of the canvas.  Position slightly off center of the canvas toward the right side.  Add DS.

Add your tube to the canvas. Resize to fit the canvas.  Position her slightly in front of the heart and add DS.

Voila!  The focal point of your tag is now created.

Now decorate your tag with any of the beautiful elements from the kit.  Resize the elements as you add them to fit the proportions of your tag.  Experiment with rotating them and mirroring them for more variety.  In addition duplicate elements and use multiple times to fill in holes and add more pizzazz.  In this tutorial to indicate when I used more than one of the same element I will add (X#) by the name to indicate how many versions of the element I used. 

Here are all the elements I used around the heart and tube.
  • Element 09
  • Element 38
  • Element 40
  • Element 14
  • Element 43
  • Element 48
  • Element 42
  • Element 50
  • Element 02
  • Cluster 01

Add your license and copyright info to the tag.

Add name and any other text of choice.

Save as PNG and go share with all your friends!


Thank you for trying my tut! I’d love to see how your tags turn out so if you like what you made, please post a copy here or show me on Facebook!

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

PTU CT Tutorial for Jeanne and Lake Days

**This tutorial was written using Photoshop CC. I believe the instructions should work with various other versions, but they are not tested on any other version.  This tutorial is my own creation.  Any similarity to any other tutorial is not done purposely or knowingly (aside from the fact that the process is pretty similar in most tutorials).  If you do not know how to do some of the things I mention here (like mirroring an image, adding a drop shadow, resizing elements, etc.), check out my “Tips and Tricks” tutorial. **

Supplies:
PTU Tube – “Jeanne” by Designs by Norella.  This beautiful tube can be purchased at the artist's store Designs by Norella.

PTU Kit- “Lake Days” by Michelle’s Myths.  You can buy this beautiful kit at PicsForDesign.

FTU Mask – “Mask 08 – Focus” by Aeval Amore.  You can download the mask from my blog, Aeval’s Art.

 

Abbreviations:
DS – Drop Shadow

Settings I use:
DS Settings - Blend Mode set to Multiply, Opacity set to 75%, Angle set to 120 degrees, Distance 5, Spread 0, Size 5

Ready…..Set….Tag!
Open Paper 6 in a new canvas.  Double click on the layer to unlock it.

Add the Mask to the canvas and resize if needed so it is the same size as the paper.  Then drag the mask layer below the paper layer.

With the mask layer selected, select all (Ctrl + A) and copy the entire canvas (Ctrl + C).  You will see dashed lines surround the canvas. 

Click on the paper layer to activate it, then turn on quick mask (Press the Q key on your keyboard).  The dashed lines will disappear and that is ok.  Next Paste onto the paper (Ctrl + V) and turn your Quick Mask off (Q again). 

You will now see a dotted outline of the mask on your paper.  Press the button on the bottom of layers side bar that is a rectangle with a circle cut out of it.  The mask will now show. 

Right click on the paper layer and select Convert to Smart Image.  This releases just the mask.  The background layer of the mask will become invisible on its own. 

Open a new canvas (Ctrl +N) 700 x 700, transparent background.  This will be referred to as the working canvas in my directions when switching between canvases.

Add the combined paper and mask from above to the canvas.  Resize to fit the canvas.

Add Element 28 to the canvas and resize to fit the width of the canvas.  Position at the bottom of the canvas.  Add DS.

Add your tube.  Resize her to fit on the canvas.  Move the tube layer below the grass layer. Position her on the left side so it looks like she is kneeling in the grass. 

Add Element 91 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the grass.  Move the water layer below the tube layer and position the water so that it is even with the grass and looks like a lake in the background.

Add Element 29 to the canvas below the lake layer.  Resize to fit the width of the other grass layer.  Position it so that it looks like grass rising above the opposite side of the lake.  Duplicate the layer and move the copy layer below the original and position it so it is slightly above the original grass.

Add Element 36 to the canvas and position on the left side behind the poser’s feet to fill in the gap between the grass banks.  Duplicate the layer and move the duplicated layer to the other side and fill the gap there.

Add another Element 28 to the canvas and position it in front of the bottom grass.  Resize it so it fills in any spot where you want more fullness.

Voila!  The focal point of your tag is now created.

Now decorate your tag with any of the fun elements from the kit.  Resize the elements as you add them so they fit the proportions of your tag.  Experiment with rotating them and mirroring them for more variety.  In addition duplicate elements and use multiple times to fill in holes and add more pizzazz.  In this tutorial to indicate when I used more than one of the same element I will add (X#) by the name to indicate how many versions of the element I used. 

Here are the additional elements I used from the bottom layers up.

  • Element 23
  • Element 24
  • Element 73
  • Element 96
  • Element 98 (x 2)
  • Element 37 (x 2)
  • Element 14
  • Element 26
  • Element 4
  • Element 5
  • Element 7
  • Element 41
  • Element 57
  • Element 27
Add your license and copyright info to the tag.

Add name and any other text of choice.

Save as PNG and go share with all your friends!

Thank you for trying my tut! I’d love to see how your tags turn out so if you like what you made, please post a copy here or show me on Facebook!

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

PTU Tutorial featuring Isabella and Refreshing Summer


**This tutorial was written using Photoshop CC. I believe the instructions should work with various other versions, but they are not tested on any other version.  This tutorial is my own creation.  Any similarity to any other tutorial is not done purposely or knowingly (aside from the fact that the process is pretty similar in most tutorials).  If you do not know how to do some of the things I mention here (like mirroring an image, adding a drop shadow, resizing elements, etc.), check out my “Tips and Tricks” tutorial. **

Supplies:
PTU Tube – “Isabella” by Ishika Chowdhury.  This tube is available in 5 different colors all in one file at Mystical Scraps.

PTU Kit – “My Tropical Beach” by Crystals Creations.  You can find this summery kit for sale at D’zines from the Heart.

 


Abbreviations:
DS – Drop Shadow

Settings I use:
DS Settings - Blend Mode set to Multiply, Opacity set to 75%, Angle set to 120 degrees, Distance 5, Spread 0, Size 5

Ready…..Set….Tag!
Open a new canvas (Ctrl +N) 700 x 700, transparent background.  This will be referred to as the working canvas in my directions when switching between canvases.

Add Paper 9 to the canvas and resize to fit entire canvas.

Add Element 44 to the canvas and resize to fit the width of the canvas.  Position the element at the bottom of the canvas.

Add your tube to the canvas.  Resize to fit and position her so it looks like she is laying on the sand at the bottom of the ocean.

Add Element 43 to the canvas and resize to fit the width.  Move the seaweed layer below the sand layer

Add Element 73 to the canvas and resize to your liking and position the bubbles behind the mermaid.

Add Element 14 to the canvas and duplicate.  Spread the two layers apart so it looks like two schools of fish swimming by.

Add Element 14 to the canvas and make sure the frame layer is below the mermaid layer.  Position the frame so the bottom of the frame is hidden by the mermaid’s body.

Add Paper 1 to the canvas.  Move it below the frame layer.  Resize it to completely fill the open frame.  User the eraser tool to erase any overhand of the paper outside the frame.  Right click on the paper layer and select “Blending Options” change the Blend Mode to Overlay.  This makes the paper semi-transparent.

Add Element 62 to the canvas.  Resize to a largish size.  And position in the upper right corner area.

Switch to the tube psd canvas. Use the Rectangular Marquee Tool to draw a box around the head of the poser in the psd file.  Copy (Ctrl + C) the selection and return to your working canvas.

On your working canvas make sure Element 62 layer is selected then paste (Ctrl + V) the copied selection.  Resize to fit the bubble.  Use the eraser tool to get rid of any bits outside the bubble.

Duplicate Element 62 and move the duplicated layer on top of the tube head layer so there is a bubble below the head and on top.  Select all three layers and right click on one of the layers and select “Link Layers”.  This will keep them locked together so if you move one of them the others will move with it.

Voila!  The focal point of your tag is now created.

Now decorate your tag with any of the beautiful elements from the kit.  Resize the elements as you add them to fit the proportions of your tag.  Experiment with rotating them and mirroring them for more variety.  In addition duplicate elements and use multiple times to fill in holes and add more pizzazz.  In this tutorial to indicate when I used more than one of the same element I will add (X#) by the name to indicate how many versions of the element I used. 

Here are all the elements I used from the bottom layers.

  • Element 48
  • Element 19 (x 10)
  • Element 83
  • Element 72
  • Element 26
  • Element 6 (x 3)
  • Element 8
  • Element 84
  • Element 70
At this point save your tag as a png file.  Open the png file in PS and run the Z(Burnt Edges) action.

After it is done. Add your license and copyright info to the tag.

Add name and any other text of choice.

Save as PNG and go share with all your friends!

Thank you for trying my tut! I’d love to see how your tags turn out so if you like what you made, please post a copy here or show me on Facebook!