Spookalicious
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 wonderful kit Spookalicious by Wicked Creationz Scraps, which you can purchase here.
A font of your choice.
A tube of your choice. I use a commission tube by Célinart PinUp.
Filters/Plugins used: DSB Flux – Spiderweb
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/-1 O/B 53/6.05.
Resizing throughout the tutorial is done with “Resize all Layers” NOT checked.
Open template.
Duplicate.
Delete background & credit layers.
Open tube.
Duplicate.
Close original.
On template.
Rectangle1 & 2 – leave as is, or use Manual Color-Correction to change color.
Open pp4 (or choose color/pattern/gradient of choice).
Copy.
Diamond1 layer.
Selections – Float/Defloat.
Paste into Selection.
Selections – Select none.
Delete original diamond1 layer.
Repeat with diamond2.
Circle1 layer.
Pick color from tube.
Selections – Float/Defloat.
Fill with color (or pattern/gradient) of choice.
Selections – Select none.
Delete original circle1 layer.
Duplicate circle1 layer.
On copy.
Plugins – dsb Flux
Spiderweb with following settings:
Rays: 15
Rings: 15
Merge: 25
Blend Mode – Difference.
Dashes layer.
Pick another color from your tube (or use gradient/pattern).
Selections – Float/Defloat.
Fill with color (or pattern/gradient) of choice.
Selections – Select none.
Delete original dashes layer.
Circle2 layer.
Leave as is, or fill with color/pattern/gradient of choice.
If filled, delete original Circle2 layer.
Pixel word art, leave as is, or fill with color/gradient of choice.
If filled, delete original pixel word art layer.
Circle3 layer.
Leave as is, or fill with color/pattern/gradient of choice.
If filled, delete original Circle3 layer.
Copy & paste tube.
Resize & position to liking in circle3.
On circle3 layer.
Selections – Float/Defloat.
Selections – Invert.
On tube layer.
Hit “delete”.
Selections – Select none.
On tube layer.
Layer mode – Luminance.
Opacity 50%.
Circle3 frame layer.
Pick a color/pattern/gradient of choice.
Selections – Float/Defloat.
Fill with color (or pattern/gradient) of choice.
Selections – Select none.
Delete original Circle3 frame layer.
Repeat with Circle4 and Circle 4 frame layers.
Word art – leave as is, or fill with color/gradient/pattern of choice.
Add your main tube and any elements to liking.
Apply Drop shadow as desired.
Then, it is time to add any further text, copyright information and 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
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