CT Tutorial for Golden Fairies and Golden Birdsong

**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 – “Golden Fairies” by Carolann Creations.  You can purchase these golden beauties at Berry Applicious.

PTU Kit- “Golden Birdsong” by FwTags Creations.  You can purchase this kit at Berry Applicious Store, Scraps n Company,  Mischief Designz, Digi Fox’s Studio,  and Sensibility Scrapping.

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 5 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 44 to the canvas.  Resize to fit most of the canvas.  Add DS.  Position toward the left side of the canvas.

Add Element 57 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the base of the gazebo.  Position so it overlaps the bottom of the gazebo.  Add DS.

Add Element 45 to the canvas.  Position the grass in front of the gazebo so that the bottom portion is slightly below the grass.  Add DS.

Add Element 61 to the canvas.  Resize so it is big enough to hold the name you want to include on the tag and position in the middle of the canvas at the bottom. 

Add Element 26 to the canvas.  Resize so that it is the same height roughly as the board.  Position at the left end of the board slightly overlapping it.  Duplicate the element and move the duplicate to the right side of the board.

Add the full size poser to the canvas.  Resize her so she fits on the canvas.  Add DS.  Position her on the right side of the canvas so she looks as though she is flying above the grass.

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.  Fill in any areas of the canvas that you don’t like the way the pieces go together. 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 45
• Element 67
• Element 33
• Element 41
• Element 13
• Element 37 (x2)
• Element 42
• Element 43
• Element 34 (x4)
• Element 24
• Element 25
• Element 33 (x2)
• Element 14
• Element 4

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!

CT Tutorial for Dannia & Peacock Dance

**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 – “Dannia” by English Rose Designs.  You can purchase this elegant beauty at her store, English Rose Designs.

PTU Kit- “Peacock Dance” by FwTags Creations.  You can purchase this kit at Berry Applicious Store, Scraps n Company,  Mischief Designz, Digi Fox’s Studio,  and Sensibility Scrapping

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

Add Element 71 to the canvas.  Position toward the top of the tag overlapping the mask.

Open the poser in another canvas.  Use the marquee tool and draw a rectangle around the top half of the poser.  Copy (Ctrl + C) the poser head and switch back to the working canvas.  Paste (Ctrl + V) the poser onto the paper.  Resize to fit on the left side of the canvas.  Right click on the poser layer and select Blending Options.  Change the Blend Mode to Linear Light and apply.

Add Element 50 to the canvas.  Resize to fill the bottom portion.  Position in the middle of the canvas at the bottom overlapping the poser layer you added.

Add Element 25 to the canvas and resize to fit the width of the water.  Mover the grass layer below the water layer and position the grass at the back of the water so it looks like a bank on the far side. Don’t worry if it doesn’t look great at this point.  We will fill in the gaps and cover the parts that fit together well.

Add Element 32 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the canvas.  Add DS.  Make sure the brick layer is on top of the water layer.  The brick layer should cover part of the water layer.

Add Element 26 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the canvas.  Position on top of the brick layer.  This should create a grass line between the bricks and the water.

Add Element 7 to the canvas and resize to fit the width of the canvas.  Move the fence layer below the grass layer.  Position so it looks like the fence is behind the grass but in front of the water.  Add DS.

Add Element 56 to the canvas.  Resize so it is big enough to fit your poser on.  Position in the right bottom corner on the bricks.  Add DS.

Add the full size poser to the canvas.  Resize her so she fits on the bench.  Add DS.

Add Element 2 to the canvas.  Resize to your liking and position in the empty space on the left hand side.  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.  Fill in any areas of the canvas that you don’t like the way the pieces go together. 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 38
• Element 48
• Element 68
• Element 30
• Element 3
• Element 8
• Element 61
• Element 66
• Element 67
• Element 28
• Element 23
• Element 4
• Element 55
• Element 15 (x2)
• Element 9
• Element 5

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!

CT Tutorial for "Rainbow" PTU Kit by FwTags Creations

**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 – “Rainbow” by Danny Lee.  You can purchase the tube at Scraps N Company

PTU Kit- “Rainbow” by FwTags Creations.  Available at Scraps n Company.

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 1 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 Frame 1 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the canvas and center it on your mask.  Add DS.

Add Paper 4 to the canvas. Resize to fit over the opening in the frame in the element above.  Move the paper layer below the frame.  Use the eraser tool to erase any overhang of the paper showing outside of the frame.

Add the Close Up layer of the tube.  Resize to fit from the bottom of the frame to the head extending outside of the frame.  Duplicate the layer and move the duplicate layer above the frame layer.  Select both layers of the close up and then right click on one of them.  Select “Link Layers”.  Add DS to the bottom close up layer. Right click on the layer and select “Create Clipping Mask”.  This will trim the close up to fit only on the paper.  Select the close up layer above the frame.  Use the eraser tool to erase any portion of the layer that is overhanging the frame where you don’t want it to.

Add Element 13 to the canvas and resize to your liking.  Add DS. Make sure it is above the frame layer.  Position on the left side of the canvas at the bottom.

Add Element 35 to the canvas and resize to your liking.  Add DS.  Position on the right side of the canvas at the bottom.

Add Element 38 to the canvas and resize to fit between the flower and the dog.  Add DS.

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

Now decorate your tag with any of the gloriously girly 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.

• Element 9 (x2)
• Element 11
• Element 7
• Element 50 (x2)
• Element 15 (x2)
• Element 17 (x2)
• Element 16
• Element 29
• Element 10
• Element 12 (x2)
• Element 42
• Element 27 (x3)
• Element 44
• Element 47
• Element 48
• Element 36
• Element 43

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 Jacinta Dreams by FwTags Creations

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

PTU Kit- “Jacinta Dreams” by FwTags Creations is exclusively available at BerryApplicious Store.

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

Add Element 52 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the canvas.  Position in the center  so that the curtain ends up pooled on top of the rug.  Add DS.

Add Element 8.  Resize to your liking and position on the left side of the canvas above the rug.  Add DS.

Add Element 51.  Resize to your liking and position on the right side of the canvas across from the chair.  Add DS.

Click on the curtain layer to select it.  Add Element 49 and resize to fit the width of the curtain.  This will be where the name for the tag goes later.  Position it so it is slightly behind the fireplace.  Add DS.

Add your poser.  Resize her so she fits on the canvas and position her so she appears to be sitting on the rug in front of the chair.  Add DS.    

Click on the Mask layer to make it the active layer.  Add Paper 1 to the canvas.  Resize it so it fits the width of the canvas.  Using the Rectangular Marquee Tool draw a rectangle from the top of the paper to right above the bottom of the fireplace.  Right click on the paper layer and select Rasterize.  Press the delete button.  This will delete all the paper except a small section at the bottom making it look as though it is a floor.

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

Now decorate your tag with any of the glamorous 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 57 (x2)
• Element 56
• Element 63
• Element 62
• Element 58
• Element 43
• Element 40

 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 Steampunk Seduction by FwTags Creations

**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 – “Steampunk Girl” by Verymany.  You can purchase the tube at PicsForDesign.com

PTU Kit- “Steampunk Seduction” by FwTags Creations.  Available at Berry Applicious Store, Scraps n Company,  Mischief Designz, Digi Fox’s Studio,  and Sensibility Scrapping.

FTU Mask - “Mask 03 - Jagged” 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 1 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 Frame 5 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the canvas and center it on your mask.  Add DS.

Make sure you have the mask layer select and then add the close up of your tube.  Resize the selection so that the head fits to your satisfaction in the center of the frame.  Add DS.  Use the eraser tool to erase any overhang from outside the frame.  Right click on the Close up layer and select “Blending Options”, change the Blend Mode to Multiply.

Add Element 51 to the canvas above the frame and resize so that it is big enough to hold the name you want to add to the tag.  Position on the left side slightly overlapping the oval part of the frame.

Add Element 27 to the canvas and resize to fit nicely in the upper left corner, slightly overlapping the frame.  Add DS.

Add Element 1 to the canvas and resize to fit on the left side from below the top heart of Element 27 to the bottom.  Add DS.

Add Element 3 to the canvas and position in the bottom right corner by the bird cage.  Add DS.

Add Element 4 to the canvas and resize to fit in the upper right portion of the canvas to your liking.  Add DS.

Add Element 11 to the canvas and resize so it fits in the open space in the bottom right area of the tag.  Add DS.

Add your main tube layer to the canvas on top of all your layers.  Resize her so she fits on the right side of the canvas in front of the bicycle. Add DS. 

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 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!

CT Tutorial for Dragon Tamer and Oriental Discovery

**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 – “Dragon Tamer” by Carolann Creations.  You can purchase the tube at Mischief Designz.

PTU Kit- “Oriental Discovery” by FwTags Creations.  Available at Berry Applicious Store, Scraps n Company,  Mischief Designz, DigiFox’s Studio,  and SensibilityScrapping.

FTU Mask - “Mask 06 - Fireball” 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 3 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 51 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the mask area and position toward the bottom of the mask area.

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 paste (Ctrl + V) the copied selection.  Flip the pasted layer horizontally (from the menu bar: Edit > Transform > Flip Horizontal).  Resize to fit the mask area and position in center.  Right click on the layer and select Blending Options.  Change the Blend Mode to “Linear Dodge (Add)”.

Add Element 7 to the canvas and resize to fit canvas.  Position at the bottom of the mask area.

Add Element 45 to the canvas and resize to fit canvas.  Add DS.

Add Element 6 to the canvas and resize to fit the height of the canvas.  Add DS.

Add Element 35 to the canvas. Resize and position on top of the brick in front of the archway.

Duplicate the layer with Element 45 and drag up to the top.  Use the eraser tool to erase a portion of the element to form a soft edge between the grass and the bricks.

Add your poser to the canvas.  Resize her so she fits on the left side of the canvas.  Position her so it looks as though she is kneeling in front of the arch on the bricks.  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 elements I used from the bottom layers up.

• Element 10
• Element 66
• Element 3 (x2)
• Element 44 (x2)
• Element 9 (x2)
• Element 24
• Element 71
• Element 34
• Element 8

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 featuring Classy Tropical Getaway and Summer Grrl

**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- “Classy Tropical Getaway” by FwTags Creations.  Available at Berry Applicious Store, Scraps n Company,  Mischief Designz, Digi Fox’s Studio,  and Sensibility Scrapping.

PTU Poser – “Summer Grrl” by Shining Star Art (Kaci McVay).  You can purchase the poser at The PSP Project.

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 5 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the entire canvas.

Add Element 3 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the canvas.  Add DS.

Add Element 1 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the canvas and position just in front of the pool.

Add Element 48 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the width of the canvas.  Position to line up with the middle stripe on the cement tiles.

Add Element 5 to the canvas.  Resize to your liking and position in the lower left corner.  Duplicate layer and position the duplicate layer in the right corner.  Leave the brown pattern strip of the brown tile floor showing.

Add Element 16 to the canvas.  Resize to fit on the wall on the right side of the entry.  Add DS.

Add Element 68 to the canvas.  Resize to fit in the left corner on the sand.  Add DS.

Add your tube and resize to fit on the canvas.  Positioned on the left side of the canvas under the umbrella.  Add DS.  To get the tanner look, duplicate the tube.  Right click on the duplicate layer and Clear Layer Style.  From the menu Select Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur.  Change the Radius to 2.0 pixels and click OK.  Right click on the layer and Select Blending Options.  Change the Blend Mode to Soft Light.

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

Now decorate your tag with any of the elegant 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.

• Element 18
• Element 42
• Element 37
• Element 64
• Element 39
• Element 38
• Element 14
• Element 8
• Element 9
• Element 10
• Element 54
• Element 53
• Element 36
• Element 11
• Element 33
• Element 19
• Element 2
• Element 17
• Element 20
• Element 47

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!