CT Tags for "Irena" by Designs by Norella

"Irena" by Designs by Norella is part of of the fabulous "Anti-Valentine" bundle available here. All 4 posers for only $5!

Irena is also available as a solo poser here.

 Don't miss this PTU Gothic beauty!

I paired Irena with the dark and lovely PTU kit "Gothic Love" by Kai Kreations

For my second tag, I paired Irena with another dark and lovely PTU Kit "Tainted Love" by  FwTags Creations

Come check out Ivy and all the other beautiful work at

Designs by Norella

CT Tutorial for Permelia and The Soul Keeper

**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 – “Permelia” by Designs By Norella.  You can purchase the tube at the Designs by Norella store

PTU Kit - “The Soul Keeper” by MarieL-Designs.  Available at Scrappin Dollars and Scraps & Co.

FTU Mask - "Mask 07 - Torn" by Aeval Amore.  Available for download 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 14 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 47 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the canvas and position in the center.  Add DS

Add Element 6 to the canvas. Resize to fit the width of the canvas and position at the bottom of the canvas.  Add DS.

Add Frame 2 to the canvas.  Resize to about ¾ the width of the canvas and position in the center.  Add DS.

Add Paper 15 to the canvas.  Resize to fit over the opening in the frame.  Move the paper layer below the frame.  Use the eraser tool to erase any overhang of the paper showing outside of the frame.

Open the poser in another canvas.  Use the marquee tool and draw a rectangle around the head of the poser.  Copy the poser and switch back to the working canvas.  Paste the poser onto the canvas. Make sure the poser is above the paper and below the frame.  Resize the head to fit in the frame the way you want it displayed and then right click on the layer and select “Create Clipping Mask”.  This will hide any part of the head not on top of the paper below it.  Add DS.

Add the full poser to the canvas.  Resize to fit the canvas and position on the left side of the canvas.  Add DS.

Add Element 1 to the canvas.  Resize to your liking and position in front of the full length poser at the bottom.  Add DS.

Add Element 3 to the canvas.  Position in the center of the canvas at the bottom.  Add DS.

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

Now decorate your tag with any of the dark 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 additional elements I used from the bottom layers up.

• Element 46
• Element 29
• Element 33
• Element 20
• Element 16
• Element 17

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 Nightborne and The Soul Keeper plus Bonus FB Cover

**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 – “Nightborne” by English Rose Designs.  You can purchase this Halloween cutie at her store, English Rose Designs.

PTU Kit - “The Soul Keeper” by MarieL-Designs.  Available at Scrappin Dollars ,  and Scraps & Co.

FTU Mask - "Mask 06 – Fireball” by Aeval Amore.  Available 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 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 paper/mask combination from above to the working canvas.  Resize so that the width is a little more than half the width of the canvas.   Position on the right hand side at the top.  Right click on the layer and select “Duplicate Layer” and click OK.  Move the duplicated layer to the left side of the canvas.  The two masks should overlap.

Add Element 68 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the canvas and position at the top of the tag.  Duplicate this layer as well.  Using the Menu Bar select Edit > Transform > Flip Horizontal to flip the element horizontally.  This will create a bit more coverage at the bottom of the tag.

Add Element 20 to the canvas.  Resize to your liking and position on the left hand side above the road.  The element should fill the area from the road to the top of the canvas on the left side.  Add DS.

Add Element 55 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the canvas.  Position in front of the previous element so the moon shows above the scary house.  Add DS.

Add Element 62 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the canvas.  Position in the center of the canvas.  Change the Opacity of the layer to 81%.  Duplicate the layer and move the duplicated layer above the original one to fill in the gap at the top.  The two layers will overlap.

Add Element 58 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the canvas.  Position on the road in front of everything else.  Leave about ¼ of the canvas showing at the bottom as a floor.  Add DS.

Add the full poser to the canvas.  Resize to fit the canvas and position on the left side of the canvas.  Add DS. 

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

Now decorate your tag with any of the dark 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 additional elements I used from the bottom layers up.

• Element 66
• Element 67
• Element 74
• Element 99
• Element 21
• Element 32
• Element 1
• Element 3
• Element 13
• Element 16

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 Lenith

**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 – “Lenith” by English Rose Designs.  You can purchase this killer creation at her store, English Rose Designs.

FTU Kit - “Horror Whorez” by Digicats (and Dogs).  Available for download from Digicats (and Dogs) blog.

FTU Mask - "Mask 13 - Cloudy” 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 19 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 Spooky Eyes to the canvas and resize to fit the width of the mask.  Position at the top of the canvas.  Right click on the layer and select “Blending Options”.  Change the Blend Mode to “Soft Light” and click OK.  This causes the glowing eyes to look a little bit more realistic.

Add Wall02 to the canvas and resize to fit the width of the mask.  Position toward the bottom of the tap and add DS.

Add Cloud to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the mask and position in front of the wall.

Add Wolf03 to the canvas. Resize to your liking and position in front of the wall.  Add DS.

Add the full poser to the canvas.  Resize to fit and position to the right of the canvas.  Add DS. 

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

Now decorate your tag with any of the horror themed 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.

• Lightning02
• Lightning01
• Spooky Tree
• Chalice
• Weeds03
• Weeds02
• Weeds01
• Skull02

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 Kit Dark Queen by Michelle's Myths

**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 Kit- “Dark Queen” by Michelle’s Myths.  You can buy this beautiful kit at PicsForDesign or Scrap Candy.

PTU Tube – “17-1 Medusa” by Gaetano DiFalco.  This tube was purchased from Creative Design Outlet, but the artist is now retired.  However, this kit will match many other tubes available at your favorite stores. 

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 Element 36 and resize to fit the entire canvas.  Position at the bottom of the canvas.  Add DS.

Add Element 32 and resize to fit the entire canvas.  Position slightly overlapping Element 36 layer.  Add DS.

Add Element 2 to the canvas and resize to fit the upper portion of the canvas. Add DS.

Add Element 82 to the canvas and position in the upper left corner of the canvas.  Add DS.

Add Element 16 to the canvas.  Resize to fit on top of the grass area you created.  Add DS.

Add Element 103 to the canvas. Resize to fit the width of Element 16.  Position so it looks like green flames dancing in front of the structure.

Add Element 108 to the canvas.  Resize to the fit the canvas.  Position to the left of the structure so it slightly overlaps it.  Add DS.

Add the full tube to the canvas.  Resize to fit and position in the middle of the flames.  Add DS.

Add Element 110 to the canvas. Resize to fit the width of the canvas and position at the bottom of the canvas.  It should appear that the Medusa is rising above the brush.  Add DS.

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

Now decorate your tag with any of the dark and daring 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 all the elements I used from the bottom layers up.

• Element 70
• Element 64
• Element 100 (x2)
• Element 92
• Element 76
• Element 75
• Element 37 (x2)
• Element 28 (x2)
• Element 59
• Element 33
• Element 81
• Element 104
• Element 45 (x2)
• Element 56

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!