Tut - In The Moment

In The Moment

This tutorial is my own creation and based on my own ideas. Any and all similarities with any other tutorial is purely coincidental.

Please do not upload to or offer this tutorial on any other site without asking me first. Thank you.

Material you will need:

PaintshopPro – I’m using PSP X2, but you should be able to follow the tutorial in any version.

A scrap kit – I used the awesome kit In The Moment by JT’s Design, which you can purchase here.

A font of your choice.

4 tubes of your choice.

No filters required.

Now, let’s get started. It might be helpful if you choose the elements you wish to use beforehand, and open them up in PSP prior to starting the tutorial. That way, you have them handy when following each step.

Also, you don’t have to slavishly follow each positioning nor setting – play and experiment a bit, especially if you use different elements.

If you are unsure how to position an element, refer back to my sample tag.

I do assume you have at least some to moderate experience and understanding of PSP.

The DropShadow throughout the tutorial remains the same: V/H -3/2 O/B 33/6.45.

Resizing throughout the tutorial is done with “Resize all Layers” NOT checked.

Open a new image, 500x650, transparent background.

Open JTD_ITM_Frame2, copy&paste, Resize 40% and move a little to the left.

Open JTD_ITM_Paper3, copy.

With your Magic Wand, click inside the uppermost frame section.

New layer, move underneath frame layer, Selections – Modify – Expand by 2.

On new layer, paste into selection, Selections – Select none.

Open JTD_ITM_Paper9, copy & repeat the previous steps, but paste it into the central frame this time.

Open JTD_ITM_Paper5, copy & repeat previous steps, but paste this one into the bottom frame.

Open your first tube, copy&paste, Resize to liking, move underneath frame layer and position in the top frame.

If the tube is larger than the frame, click with your Magic Wand inside the frame, Selections – Modify – Expand by 2, Selections – Invert and on tube layer hit “delete”, Selections – Select none.

Repeat these steps with the two other tubes.

Highlight frame layer and merge down 6 times (frame, three tube and three paper layers).

Apply Dropshadow.

Open JTD_ITM_Frame1, copy&paste, Resize 35%, move underneath first frame layer.

Open JTD_ITM_Paper2, copy.

New layer, move underneath oval frame.

With your Magic Wand, click inside the oval frame, Selections – Modify – Expand by 2.

On new layer, paste into selection, Selections – Select none.

Open your fourth tube, copy&paste, Resize to liking, move underneath oval frame and position to liking.

Highlight oval frame, merge down twice (oval frame, tube and paper).

Apply Dropshadow.

Open JTD_ITM_Curtain2, copy&paste, Resize 25%, move on top of oval frame, to the left.

Optional: I erased top part of the curtain that was extending over the oval frame.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open JTD_ITM_FlowerDoodle1, copy&paste, Resize 40%, move to the right edge of the oval frame.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open JTD_ITM_HeartRing, copy&paste, Resize 65%, move under oval frame layer, center.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open JTD_ITM_Sunflower3, copy&paste, Resize 40%, move underneath oval frame layer, into the bottom right corner.

Duplicate, Mirror, Flip and move to the upper left corner.

Apply Dropshadow to both sunflowers.

Open JTD_ITM_Doillie2, copy&paste, Arrange – Send To Bottom and move to the left upper corner.

Duplicate, and move to the bottom right corner.

Optional: I erased part of the second doillie that was overlapping with the first.

Optional: I applied a Dropshadow to both Doilies.

Open JTD_ITM_Paper12, copy&paste, Resize 40%, Free Rotate – Left – 6 degrees, move on top of doillies layers, to the left.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open JTD_ITM_Paper17, copy&paste, Resize 35%, Free Rotate – Right – 13 degrees, move on top of the first paper, and position it to the right.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open JTD_ITM_CornerBloom2, copy&paste, Resize 50%, Free Rotate – Left – 60 degrees, move underneath first frame layer, to the bottom and left side.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open JTD_ITM_Hummingbird, copy&paste, Resize 40%, Arrange – Bring to Top, and position to the right upper part.

Apply Dropshadow.

Now, the next step is to add any further text, copyright information and your watermark to the graphic.

Feel free to merge all layers visible and then resize to your liking or crop the image.

If you prefer a transparent background, save your tag in PNG format.

Otherwise, if you select the JPG, it will automatically add a white background.

Should you care for a different colored background:

New layer, arrange, send to bottom, and floodfill with your color of choice.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

XOXOXO,

Dani

2 Layouts - It's A Girl Thing

Hello!

And I've made 2 more layouts. This time, I used the wonderful kit It's A Girl Thing by Kimberly Schlehan Designs, which you can purchase here.

Layout 1



Layout 2



Poserart used was made by me.
Thank you for looking!

Hugs,
Dani

Tut - Charmed

Charmed

This tutorial is my own creation and based on my own ideas. Any and all similarities with any other tutorial is purely coincidental.

Please do not upload to or offer this tutorial on any other site without asking me first. Thank you.

Material you will need:

PaintshopPro – I’m using PSP X2, but you should be able to follow the tutorial in any version.

A scrap kit – I used the beautiful kit Charmed (especially if you’re a fan of the series) by Cazie Designs, which you can purchase here.

A font of your choice.

Either 1 tube or 3 tubes of your choice.

Plugin: Eye Candy 3.1.

Now, let’s get started. It might be helpful if you choose the elements you wish to use beforehand, and open them up in PSP prior to starting the tutorial. That way, you have them handy when following each step.

Also, you don’t have to slavishly follow each positioning nor setting – play and experiment a bit, especially if you use different elements.

If you are unsure how to position an element, refer back to my sample tag.

I do assume you have at least some to moderate experience and understanding of PSP.

The DropShadow throughout the tutorial remains the same: V/H -2/1 O/B 37/6.44.

Resizing throughout the tutorial is done with “Resize all Layers” NOT checked.

Open a new image, 650x500, transparent background.

Open Charmed_Tripple Frame.3, copy&paste, Resize 45 %.

Open charmed_paper1, copy.

On frame layer, click with your Magic Wand inside all 3 section of the frame, Selections – Modify – Expand by 2.

New layer, under frame layer, paste into selection, Selections – Select none.

Open the first of your tubes, copy&paste, move underneath frame, into the left section of the frame, Resize and position to liking.

On frame layer, click with your Magic Wand inside the left section of the frame, Selections – Modify – Expand by 2, Selections – Invert.

On first tube layer, hit “Delete”, Selections – Select none.

Repeat with your second tube, positioning it in the center section.

Repeat with your third tube, positioning it in the right section.

On frame layer, merge down 4 times (frame, 3 tube layers and paper layer).

Apply Dropshadow.

Open tree, copy&paste, Resize 15%, move underneath frame layer, to the left, and a bit up.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open BOS 2, copy&paste, Resize 13%, Free Rotate – Left – 3 degrees, move underneath frame layer, on top of the tree layer, center it, but slightly to the right.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open moon, copy&paste, Resize 5%, move underneath frame layer.

Note: I have not applied a Dropshadow to the moon, but feel free to do so.

Open pentagram2, copy&paste, Resize 8%, Free Rotate – Left – 22 degrees, move on top of BOS layer, to the left upper edge of frame.

Duplicate, Mirror, and move to the bottom and to the right.

Apply Dropshadow to both pentagrams.

Open batwings1, copy&paste, Resize 10%, Free Rotate – Left – 40 degrees, move underneath frame layer, into the upper left corner.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open bookstand1, copy&paste, Resize 20%, on top of frame layer and move to the left side of the frame.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open spider1, copy&paste, Resize 12%, Free Rotate – Right – 17 degrees, on top of bookstand.

Open broom1, copy&paste, Resize 25%, Mirror, Free Rotate – Left – 4 degrees, move on top of frame, on the left upper edge.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open beads, copy&paste, Resize 6%, on top of frame layer, a bit to the left, above the broom.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open bow2, copy&paste, Resize 6%, on top of bead layer, position it over the right ‘gap’ between the center and right frame sections.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open web1, copy&paste, Resize 10%, on top of frame layer, and move into the right upper corner.

Optional: I erased part of the web.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open potion bottle 3, copy&paste, Resize 12%, on top of frame, to the right side of the frame.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open candle, copy&paste, Resize 20%, move on top of frame, position over ‘gap’ between the left and center frame.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open charmed_paper3, copy&paste, Resize 25%, Free Rotate – Left – 24 degrees, Arrange – Send to bottom, use Deformation Tool to ‘squeeze’ it to your liking.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open charmed_paper6, copy&paste, Resize 25%, move on top of first paper layer, somewhat center it, use Deformation Tool to ‘fit’ to liking.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open charmed_paper4, copy&paste, Resize 25%, move on top of second paper layer, position to the right, use Deformation Tool to ‘fit’ to liking.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open charmed_paper2, copy&pase, Resize 30%, Arrange – Send to bottom, center, use Deformation Tool to ‘fit’ to liking.

With your Magic Wand, click outside the last paper, Selections – Modify – Feather – 10, and hit “delete” twice (or as many times as you like), Selections – Select none.

Pick a color from your tube, and write down the Hex or RGB code.

Effects – EyeCandy 3.1 – Glow – 10 / 55, Medium - click in the color selection box, and enter your code.

Now, the next step is to add any further text, copyright information and your watermark to the graphic.

Feel free to merge all layers visible and then resize to your liking or crop the image.

If you prefer a transparent background, save your tag in PNG format.

Otherwise, if you select the JPG, it will automatically add a white background.

Should you care for a different colored background:

New layer, arrange, send to bottom, and floodfill with your color of choice.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

XOXOXO,

Dani

2 Layouts - Floral Fancy by P4DSD

Hi!

And 2 more new layouts. This time, I used the fabulous kit Floral Fancy by P4DSD. You can purchase the kit here.

Layout 1



Layout 2



She also has a QP Freebie on her blog (make sure to leave some love while your there!).

Thanks for looking!

XOXOXO,
Dani

Layouts - Peachy Keen by KnC

Hi everyone!

I made two new layouts using the beautiful kit Peachy Keen by KnC, which you can purchase here.

Please click on the image to see the fullsize layout.

Layout 1



Layout 2



Thank you for looking!

XOXOX,
Dani

PS: Poserartwork used was mad by me

Tut - Fantasies in Pink

Fantasies in Pink

This tutorial is my own creation and based on my own ideas. Any and all similarities with any other tutorial is purely coincidental.

Please do not upload to or offer this tutorial on any other site without asking me first. Thank you.

Material you will need:

PaintshopPro – I’m using PSP X2, but you should be able to follow the tutorial in any version.

A scrap kit – I used the beautiful kit Fantasies in Pink by Mystical Illusionz, which you can purchase here.

A font of your choice.

A tube of your choice.

A mask –I used WSL 257, created by Weescotslass, which is included in the material. Check out her blog here for further masks.

No filters required.

You can get the material here.

Now, let’s get started. It might be helpful if you choose the elements you wish to use beforehand, and open them up in PSP prior to starting the tutorial. That way, you have them handy when following each step.

Also, you don’t have to slavishly follow each positioning nor setting – play and experiment a bit, especially if you use different elements.

If you are unsure how to position an element, refer back to my sample tag.

I do assume you have at least some to moderate experience and understanding of PSP.

The DropShadow throughout the tutorial remains the same: V/H 2/0 O/B 38/5.85.

Resizing throughout the tutorial is done with “Resize all Layers” NOT checked.

Open a new image, 650x600, transparent background.

Open MIZ_pl_candyframes2, copy&paste, Resize 50%.

Open MIZ_pl_PP24, copy.

New layer, move underneath frame layer.

With your Magic Wand, click in the left side of the frame, Selections – Modify – Expand 2.

On new layer, paste into selection, Selections – Select none.

Open MIZ_pl_PP6, copy.

New layer, move underneath frame layer.

With your Magic Wand, click in the right side of the frame, Selections – Modify – Expand 2.

On new layer, paste into selection, Selections – Select none.

Highlight frame layer, merge down twice (frame and two papers).

Apply Dropshadow.

Open MIZ_pl_diamondovalframe1, copy&paste, Resize 35%, move on top of first frame.

Use your Selection Tool – Ellipse, and draw an ellipse about the size of the diamond frame.

New layer, move underneath diamond frame.

Open MIZ_pl_PP25, copy.

On new layer, paste into selection, Selections – Select none.

Highlight diamond frame, merge down once.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open MIZ_pl_frame1, copy&paste, Resize 33% and Arrange – Send to bottom.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open MIZ_pl_3mushroom4, copy&paste, Resize 35%, move on top of frames, to the bottom right corner.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open MIZ_pl_cookie5, copy&paste, Resize 55%, position to liking.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open MIZ_pl_butterfly4, copy&paste, Resize 47%, Free Rotate – Left – 23 degrees.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open MIZ_pl_flowerflurry1, copy&paste, Resize 50%, Arrange – Send to bottom, move to the right side.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open MIZ_pl_rose2, copy&paste, Resize 40%, move underneath frame layers, and to the bottom left.

Duplicate, and move a bit further to the bottom and right.

Apply Dropshadow to both.

Open MIZ_pl_sequin3, copy&paste, Resize 55%, move underneath frame layers (on top of the rose layers).

Duplicate twice, and place one a bit up to the left, and one a bit down to the right.

Apply Dropshadow to all three.

Open MIZ_pl_sparkles1, copy&paste, Resize 70%, move on top of frames, but underneath faery and butterfly, position to liking.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open MIZ_pl_cloud1, copy&paste, Resize 60%, Arrange – Send to bottom, move to upper right corner.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open MIZ_pl_transcloud4, copy&paste, Resize 60%, move on top of the circle beaded frame, in the upper right corner.

New Layer, Arrange – Send to Bottom.

Open MIZ_pl_PP8, copy.

On New Layer, Selections – Select All – paste into selection.

Layers – Load/Save Mask – Load Mask – MaskWSL_257.

Fit to layer, show all masks, source luminance checked; invert transparency NOT checked.

Merge group.

Optional: resize mask or use your Deformation Tool, if necessary, to tweek your mask layers to your liking and/or lower the opacity.

Now, the next step is to add any further text, copyright information and your watermark to the graphic.

Feel free to merge all layers visible and then resize to your liking or crop the image.

If you prefer a transparent background, save your tag in PNG format.

Otherwise, if you select the JPG, it will automatically add a white background.

Should you care for a different colored background:

New layer, arrange, send to bottom, and floodfill with your color of choice.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

XOXOXO,

Dani