CT Tutorial for Steampunk Alice and Steam Punk Queen

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

PTU Kit - “Steam Punk Queen” by Marys Designs.  You can find this whimsical steampunk kit for sale at Sensibility Scrapping, Low Budget Scrapping, Sweet-Pinup and Render Art World.

FTU Mask - "Mask 13 – Cloudy" 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 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 to fit the canvas.

Add Frame 4 to the canvas.  Resize to about ¾ the height of the canvas and position in the upper left corner.  Add DS.

Add Paper 9 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.

Add the poser to the canvas and resize so she is slightly taller than the frame.  Mover her on top of the frame layer and position her so it look like she is stepping out of the frame.  Add DS.

Add Frame 3 to the canvas.  Resize to about the same width as Frame 4.  Move the layer below the Paper 9 layer.  Position so it is under the big frame and is slightly hidden by it at the top.  Add DS.

Add Paper 1 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.  This is where the name will go when you are done.

Add Element 15 to the canvas and resize to fit the width of the smaller frame to the right of the gear.  Position over the frame and paper (make sure to leave space for the name on the tag) and add DS.

Add the poser to the canvas as the new top layer.  Resize to fit on the canvas from the skirt up and position to the right of the frame but slightly overlapping it.  Add DS. 

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

Now decorate your tag with any of the Steampunk 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 15
• Element 63
• Element 23
• Element 24
• Element 25
• Element 72
• Element 26
• Element 30
• Element 22
• Element 2
• Element 3
• Element 4
• Element 18
• Element 1 (x3)
• Element 20
• Element 51
• Element 74

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!

Steampunk by Scraps N Pleasure

CT Tags for Berry Applicious featuring the beautiful kit "Steampunk" by Scraps N Pleasure!

This gorgeous PTU tagger size kit is an elegant take on the steampunk theme.  Kit includes 50 elements and 5 papers.  Available for sale at Berry Applicious!

http://berryapplicious.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_393&products_id=8253

Posers used are also available at Berry Applicious!

PTU Bella Steampunk by EricaWilma Sensibility available here.

PTU Katherine by Tiny Dancer Posers available here.

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 PTU Poser Semone

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

 

PTU Kit- “Clockwork” by Drama Bomb Designs.  Available from Spazzd Art or PicsForDesign.

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 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 Element 152 to the canvas.  Resize to fit in the center of the canvas.  Add DS.

Add Element 170 to the canvas below the frame.  Resize to fill the open area of the frame.  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 Element 170 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.  Add DS.  Use the eraser tool to erase any overhang from outside the circle.

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.

• Copies of the Mask layer resized to smaller sizes (x3)
• Element 46
• Element 51
• Element 19 (x2)
• Element 163
• Element 162
• Element 48
• Element 3
• Element 14
• Element 54
• Element 21
• Element 97
• Element 24
• Element 37
• Element 40
• Element 11

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 Sophisticated Steampunk by Kai Kreations

**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 – “Sweet Steam” by The Hunter.  This poser is available for purchase at Scraps N Company.

PTU Kit – “Sophisticated Steampunk” by Kai Kreations.  You can find this sweet steamy kit for sale at Digi Fox’s Studio, Sensibility Scrapping, or Berry Applicious.

FTU Mask  – “Mask 07 - Torn” 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 PS.  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 mask you made above to the canvas and resize to fit the canvas.

Add Element 10 to the canvas and resize to fit the canvas.  Add DS.

Add Paper 6 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 inside the frame above the paper layer.  Once you have it showing the way you want, right click on the close up layer and select “Create Clipping Mask”.  This will trim the close up to fit only on the paper.  Right click on the layer again and select Blending Option, change the Blend Mode to Hard Light to get the faded appearance of the close up.

Add the full length layer of the tube to the left side of the canvas.  Resize to fit the canvas and position so it slightly overlaps 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 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 52
• Element 57
• Element 58
• Element 3
• Element 4
• Element 46
• Element 48 (x2)
• Element 53
• Element 55
• Element 50
• Element 56
• Element 60

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!

New Snaggable FB Cover matching my CT Tag "Steampunky"

Matching FB Cover for the Tutorial featuring PTU Kit "Steampunky" by MistyLynns Creations.

CT Tutorial for PTU Kit Steampunky by MistyLynns 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 Kit- “Steampunky” by MistyLynns Creations.  Available at Pics For Design or Scrap Candy.

PTU Tube  – “23-2” by Amy Matthews.  This tube can be purchased from Creative Design Outlet.

FTU Mask – “Mask 08 - Focus” by Aeval Amore.  This can be downloaded 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 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.

Follow the instructions in this tutorial to combine Paper 02 and the mask.

Once the mask is ready, add the final result to the working canvas and resize to fit.

Add Element 30 to the canvas and resize to fit the width of the canvas.  Position in center and add DS.

Add Paper 04 to canvas.  Resize so that it fits behind the left square in the frame you just added.  Move the paper layer below the frame.

Add the close-up layer of your tube.  Resize so that the portion of the tube you want to display shows in the left square.  Make sure the tube layer is on top of the paper.  Right click on the tube and select “Create Clipping Mask”.  This will hide any part of the tube that extends beyond the paper.  Right click and go into Blending Options.  Change Blend Mode to “Linear Light” to get the light look I used.

Add Paper 12 to canvas.  Resize so that it fits behind the right square in the frame.  Move the paper layer below the frame.

Add the close-up layer of your tube.  Flip it horizontally (Edit > Transform > Flip Horizontal from the menu bar). Resize so that the portion of the tube you want to display shows in the left square.  Make sure the tube layer is on top of the paper.  Right click on the tube and select “Create Clipping Mask”.  This will hide any part of the tube that extends beyond the paper.  Right click and go into Blending Options.  Change Blend Mode to “Overlay” to get the faded look I used.

Add Paper 01 to canvas.  Resize so that it fits behind the right square in the frame.  Move the paper layer below the frame.

Add Element 39 to the canvas and resize so it fits in the middle frame.  Add DS.

Add your tube and resize her to fit the canvas.  Position her so she on the left side in front 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 elements I used from the bottom layers up.

• Element 37
• Element 36
• Element 28
• Element 20
• Element 15
• Element 27
• Element 17
• Element 21
• Element 12
• Element 18

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!

Snaggable Facebook Cover - Match to Steampunk Lover CT Tag

FTU Snaggable Facebook Cover.  Match to the CT Tag tutorial for PTU Kit "Steampunk Lover" by Dance In The Rain.  Tutorial can be found here.

CT Tutorial for Steampunk Lover PTU Kit by Dance In The Rain

**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- “Steampunk Lover” by Dance In The Rain.  Available at Lollipops N Gumdrops, Pics For Design, or Dzines From the Heart.

PTU Tube – “Steampunk Girl 2” by Verymany.  This tube is available at Pics For Design.

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 Frame 5 to the canvas.  Resize to fit the height of the canvas and position in center.  Add DS.

Add Paper 5 to the canvas.  Move the paper layer behind the frame.  Resize to fit behind the frame.  Use the eraser tool to erase any overhang of the paper outside of the frame.

Add the close up layer of your tube to the canvas on top of the Paper layer.  Resize and position so that the close up shows the way you want in the frame.  Right click on the Close-up layer and select “Create clipping mask”.  That will clip the image to the paper so that nothing shows outside the frame.

Add the full view of your tube to the canvas above the frame layer.  Flip the image horizontally (instructions can be found here).  Size to fit the canvas and position so she is standing slightly in front of the frame on the left side.  Add DS.

Add a new layer to the bottom.  Use a watercolor brush and dab around on the canvas to create a background feel.  Apply a gold style to the layer to give it an antique feel.

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 elements I used from the bottom layers up.

• Element 51
• Element 90
• Element 70
• Element 83
• Element 74
• Element 91
• Element 72
• Element 84
• Element 46
• Element 52
• Element 18
• Element 1
• Element 67

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 Contessa by Shining Star Art (Kaci McVay)

**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 – “Contessa” by Shining Star Art (Kaci McVay).  Get this tough poser at The PSP Project: http://www.thepspproject.com/designers-artists/kaci-mcvay/contessa

PTU Kit- “Steampunk Girl” by Graphics of Fantasy.  This kit is available for purchase at Graphics of Fantasy Store:

http://graphic-of-fantasy.de/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36&products_id=125

FTU Mask – “Mask 05 – Dreamscape” by Aeval’s Art.  The mask is available for download on my blog:

http://aevalsart.blogspot.com/2014/05/mask-05-dreamscape.html

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.  Resize to fit the entire canvas.

Add the Mask to the canvas and resize if needed so it is the same size as the working canvas.  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. 

Add Element 77 to the canvas and resize it so it fits in the center of the canvas.  Add DS.

Add Paper 7 to the canvas and resize so that the mirror part of Element 77 is covered.  Position the paper so that the portion of the paper you want to display is showing over the oval area.

Make the Paper 7 layer invisible (click on the eye beside the layer).  Activate the Element 77 layer and use the Quick Selection Tool or the Magic Wand tool to select the entire Oval portion of Element 77.  Invert the selection (Shift + Ctrl + I).  Make the Paper 7 layer visible again and click on the layer to activate it.  Right click on the layer and select “Rasterize Layer” then hit the delete key on your keyboard.  It should delete any of the paper outside of the area you selected in the oval.  Use the eraser tool to touch up the remaining paper if needed.

Add the poser to your canvas.  Resize her to fit the canvas and position her to the left of the frame, slightly overlapping it.  Add DS.

Add Element 76 and drag it below the frame layer.  Resize to fit the canvas and position it on the right side of the canvas so it is slightly behind the frame.  Add DS.

Add Element 62 and resize to whatever size you like.  Position it so that it is in front of the balloon and behind the frame on the right side.  Add DS.

Add Element 80 to the canvas and resize to fit the width of the canvas.  Position toward the bottom behind the poser and over the frame.  Add DS.

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

Now decorate your tag with any of the 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 75 (X8)
• Element 42
• Element 40
• Element 74 (X2)
• Element 69
• Element 59
• Element 54 (X2)
• Element 45
• Element 68
• Element 67
• Element 78
• Element 38
• Element 6

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!

Steampunk Samantha

 I’m writing this tutorial using Photoshop CC.  I am assuming the reader has a basic working knowledge of  the Photoshop program.  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).  J

Supplies I used for this tutorial:

Poser -  Samantha by Disgns by Norella.  It is PTU and can be purchased here.  Make sure you register and receive your license from the website to use this tube.

Kit – Traveller Vip Steampunk by Conchi.  It is PTU and can be purchased  here.

Font – FHA Condensed French.  It is a free font and can be downloaded  here.

Style – Bannana from the Fruit Styles by aleksdi90.  It is a free style pack and can be downloaded here.

Instructions:

Open the folder that has your Kit elements in it.

Open  the PSD file of your tube.

From the kit elements open Travellervipsteampunkdnvintageframe.png  the canvas it opens on will become your working canvas going forward.

If you want to use the tag for profiles on Facebook, you will need to make your canvas square.  Normally I start with a square canvas but in a case where I am letting the base element determine the size I go in and adjust the canvas size using (Alt + Ctrl + C). 

When I look at the canvas size I see that it is set to 787 px X 694 px.  Changing the size of the canvas does not change the size of the elements or the image.  I simply make my canvas a square by changing the Height to 787 px to match the larger width size.  The canvas size screen should look like this:

After you are done changing the Canvas size, go to the Image Size (Alt+Ctrl+I) and change the resolution to 72 Pixels/Inch.

During this tutorial we will be resizing a lot of elements.  It is important to make sure you  do this without distorting them.  Below are general instructions on how to do this:

·         You can resize your elements without distorting them in one of two ways:

o   Hold down Alt + Shift on your keyboard, and use your mouse to select one corner and drag

o   Increase the scale size up in the action bar by the same percentage (100% is the beginning size)

After you have resized it, click the a on the action bar to commit the change to the element.

Refer back to the sizing section if you forget how to do this at any time.

Now back to the design.  Open the papers folder for the kit and add Travellervipsteampunkdnpaper12.jpg  to the picture.  Resize the paper so that it just slight overlaps the center of the frame.   Select the paper layer in your layers sidebar and drag it down so it is below the the frame layer. 

Next bring in your tube.  This is a full size tube so it will be quite a bit larger than your working canvas.  Resize it until it fits in the frame and position her to the left side.  Right click on the tube layer and select Blending Options.  Turn on your Drop Shadow and change the angle until you like the shadow outline (I set mine to 131 degrees).

Now  from the kit, add Travellervipsteampunkdncar.png.  Resize it to fit into the frame.  Drag the car layer down below the tube layer so that Samantha (our tube) is standing in front of the car.

Now add Travellervipsteampunkdnairballoon.png and resize it so that it looks like it is floating in the sky far away.  Position it in the sky where you like it best.  I chose to put mine over the dip in the mountains.

From here you can add whatever other elements you like and resize them and position them as you want.  Below is a list of what I chose to do.  You can choose to use the same ones or experiment with other elements.

·         Add Travellervipsteampunkbutterfly.png from the kit and resize it so it is small enough to perch on the motor block of the car.  You can also put the butterfly elsewhere or leave it out altogether if you don’t like it.

·         Add Travellervipsteampunkdnglitters.png to the bottom of the picture and resize so it fits under the car.  Then move this layer below the car layer.  It now looks like there is gold dust on the road.

·         Add Travellervipsteampunkdnmalete.png to the canvas.  Resize it and position it by the feet of the tube.  Drag the layer up so it is in front of the car.

·         Add Travellervipsteampunkdntank.png to the canvas.  Resize the tank and position it next to the trunk.  Then drag the layer down below the trunk layer so that it looks like the trunk slightly overlaps the tank.

·         Add Travellervipsteampunkdncat.png to your canvas.  Resize it and position it so it is lounging on the top of the trunk next to Samantha.  You may need to drag the cat layer up above the trunk layer.

Once you have all the elements you want in the frame, it is time to think where you want to put the name.  There are several cute “tag” elements in the kit.  I thought it would be fun to use one of those on the bottom of the frame as the base for the name.  I chose Travellervipsteampunkdnlebel.png and resized it to fit my needs.  I even “distorted” this one a bit to make it fit the way I wanted on the frame.

Next I selected my font  (FHA Condensed French) and set it to size 80.  Then I applied the Bannana style to it.  You can choose your own font and style or use these.

Now for the most important part – the copyright!  The proper crediting for this tube is ©Designs By Norella  www.designsbynorella.blogspot.com  PFD_your license #.

Now  Add your name using whatever font and style you like.  I used FHA Condensed French and a style of Bannana (see the link to download both in the supplies above).

The last step is to be sure to add the proper artists copyright and save as a .png file!

Thank you for trying  my tutorial.  If you would like to offer any feedback, please comment on the blog and let me know if you have questions or suggestions to improve the instructions.