DarkMoon's Dream Tutorials

Tut - Pieces of Autumn

2011-10-26T13:20:00.000-05:00

Pieces of Autumn

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 gorgeous kit Pieces of Autumn by Gemini Creationz. Check out here blog to find stores she sells in here.

A font of your choice.

A tube of your choice. I used the beautiful tube Suits Me by Barbara Jensen, which you can purchase at Scraps N Crap here.

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 -1/3 O/B 44/5.05.

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

Open new image.

600 x 600 px, 72 dpi.

Open gemini_piecesofautumn_paperframe.

Copy & paste.

Resize 55%.

Open your tube.

Copy & paste.

Duplicate twice.

Resize & position to liking in frame sections.

Magic Wand.

Click inside each frame section.

Selections – Modify – Expand by 3.

Selections – Invert.

On tube layers – hit “delete”.

Keep selection.

Selections – Invert.

Open gemini_piecesofautumn_p7.

Copy.

New layer.

Arrange – Send to Bottom.

Paste into Selection.

Selections – Select none.

Merge visible.

Open gemini_piecesofautumn_foliagenuts.

Copy & paste.

Resize 30%.

Mirror.

Arrange – Send to Bottom.

Position to the bottom left.

Open gemini_piecesofautumn_glitterscatter.

Copy & paste.

Resize 95%.

Arrange – Send to Bottom.

Open gemini_piecesofautumn_doodleswirl2.

Copy & paste.

Resize 35%.

Arrange – Send to Bottom.

Position towards upper left.

Open gemini_piecesofautumn_chickenwire.

Copy & paste.

Resize 35%.

Arrange – Send to Bottom.

Duplicate.

Original, move to the left.

Duplicate.

Free Rotate – Right – 29 degrees.

Move a bit further to the right.

Open gemini_piecesofautumn_bird.

Copy & paste.

Resize 27%.

Position a bit above upper right frame.

Open gemini_piecesofautumn_fallbranch2.

Copy & paste.

Resize 25%.

Position to the right.

Open gemini_piecesofautumn_button1.

Copy & paste.

Resize 25%.

Duplicate twice.

Original, position to the bottom right.

First duplicate.

Free Rotate – Left – 26 degrees.

Position to the upper left.

Second duplicate.

Free Rotate – Right – 18 degrees.

Move underneath frame layer.

Position in upper right.

Open gemini_piecesofautumn_string.

Copy & paste.

Resize 25%.

Position upper center-right.

Where center and right frame join.

Open gemini_piecesofautumn_flower2.

Copy & paste.

Resize 15%.

Position upper right corner.

Open gemini_piecesofautumn_butterfly.

Copy & paste.

Resize 25%.

Position in upper left.

Open gemini_piecesofautumn_ribbon4.

Copy & paste.

Resize 25%.

Position to the left, on top of button.

Open gemini_piecesofautumn_leaftag.

Copy & paste.

Resize 50%.

Free Rotate – Right – 6 degrees.

Position to the left, under button.

Apply Dropshadow as desired.

Add any further text, copyright information and watermark to the graphic.

Always double-check size of your final tag to make sure you are within TOU of the tube licensing company / artist who’s tube you are using.

Merge visible.

Crop or use Selection Tool – Layer Opaque, Image – Crop to Selection.

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 fill with your color of choice.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

XOXOXO,

Dani

Too Cute To Spook

2011-10-25T07:40:00.000-05:00

Too Cute To Spook

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 fabulous kit 2 Cute 2 Spook by Tasha’s Playground. You can find a list of stores she sells in on her blog here.

A font of your choice.

A tube of your choice.

No filters required.

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 Drop Shadow throughout the tutorial remains the same: V/H 2/3 O/B 55/5.20.

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

Open new image 600 x 600.

Open frame 3.

Copy & paste.

Resize 50%.

Open paper7.

Copy.

On frame layer.

Magic Wand.

Click inside frame.

Selections – Modify – Expand by 2.

Bottom layer.

(ought to be empty, if not

New Layer)

Paste into Selection.

Selections – Select none.

Merge visible.

Open Mesh.

Copy & paste.

Resize 55%.

Below frame layer.

Duplicate twice.

Position to liking.

Merge all three mesh layers.

Open House 3.

Copy & paste.

Resize 65%.

Position to the right.

(Underneath frame layer)

Open bats.

Copy & paste.

On top of frame layer.

Resize 25%.

Upper right.

Star2.

Copy & paste.

Resize 25%.

To the right.

Open Bow5.

Copy & paste.

Resize 55%.

Upper left.

Open Ribbon.

Copy & paste.

Resize 35%.

Under bow layer.

Position left.

Open Brad4.

Copy & paste.

Resize 25%.

On top of bow layer.

Center on bow.

Open Web2.

Copy & paste.

Resize 40%.

To the right, a bit towards the top.

Open Cauldron.

Copy & paste.

Resize 40%.

To the lower right.

Open Pumpkin.

Resize 35%.

To the lower right.

Underneath cauldron layer.

Duplicate pumpkin.

Resize 75%.

On top of pumpkin layer.

A bit to the right.

Open tube.

Copy & paste.

Resize & position 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

2 Tags - Naughty Pumpkin

2011-10-16T16:06:00.000-05:00

Made 2 tags using Treasures by Terry's awesome kit Naughty Pumpkin, which you can purchase at The Scrappin Divaz Designz.

Thank you for looking!

XOXOXO,

Dani

Tut - Peaches N Pink

2011-10-15T17:54:00.001-05:00

Peaches N 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 Peaches N Pink by Grand Designs Posers (this is a full size kit), which you can purchase here.

A font of your choice.

A tube of your choice. I used the beautiful Poser provided with the kit, made by Sarah, aka Grand Designs Posers.

No filters required.

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 41/6.55.

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

Open new image 600 x 600 px.

Open Hearts.

Resize 25%.

Open Paper10.

Copy.

Magic Wand.

Click inside three frame sections (left / center / right).

Selections – Modify – Expand by 3.

Bottom layer.

(Should be empty, if not

New Layer

Arrange – Send to Bottom).

Paste into Selection.

Keep Selection.

New layer.

Effects – Cutout:

Vertical & Horizontal: 5

Opacity: 15

Blur: 12.33

Shadow Color: Black

No Fill color.

Selections – Select none.

Merge visible.

Open Flower 8.

Copy & paste.

Resize 17%.

Arrange – Send to Bottom.

Position center, top, a little to the right.

Duplicate flower.

Mirror.

Flip.

Position lower left.

On frame layer.

Open Flower 3.

Copy & paste.

Resize 20%.

Lower right.

Open Butterfly bow 2.

Copy & paste.

Resize 20%.

Upper left.

Open Dragon Fly 4.

Copy & paste.

Resize 10 %.

Upper right.

Open Patchwork Teddy.

Copy & paste.

Resize 15%.

Lower right.

Open GDP_Dorothyset1c.

Copy & paste.

Resize 15%.

Lower left.

Apply Dropshadow 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

Tut - Autumn Vineyard

2011-10-15T12:38:00.000-05:00

Autumn Vineyard

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 fabulous kit Autumn Vineyard by P&A Dezigns. Find a list of stores she sells at on her blog.

A font of your choice.

A tube of your choice. I used Suits Me by Barbara Jensen, which is an exclusive you can purchase at Scraps N Crap.

1 tag template –I used TracyF.Designz-AutumnTemplate7, created by Tracy, which you can download here.

No filters required.

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/-3 O/B 48/5.78.

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

Open template.

Duplicate.

Close original.

Delete copyright information layer.

dottedcircle layer.

Selections – Float/Defloat.

New layer.

Fill with color/gradient/pattern of choice.

Selections – Select none.

Delete original dottedcircle layer.

Circle layer.

Selections – Float/Defloat.

Open Paper9 and copy.

On template.

New layer.

Paste into Selection.

Selections – Select none.

Delete original Circle layer.

Dotted Circle layer.

Selections – Float/Defloat.

New layer.

Fill with color/gradient/pattern of choice.

Selections – Select none.

Delete original Dotted Circle layer.

Rectangle layer.

Selections – Float/Defloat.

Open Paper6 and copy.

On template.

New layer.

Paste into Selection.

Selections – Select none.

Delete original Rectangle layer.

Open your tube.

Copy & paste.

Resize & position to liking.

On Rectangle layer.

DottedCircle layer.

Selections – Float/Defloat.

Selections – Invert.

On tube layer.

Hit ‘delete’.

Selections – Select none.

Delete original DottedCircle layer.

Optional:

Paste your tube more than once.

Resize & position to liking.

Repeat previous steps (selections)

Frame layer.

Selections – Float/Defloat.

New layer.

Fill with color/gradient/pattern of choice.

Selections – Select none.

Delete original Frame layer.

Close dotted Circle, Circle and DottedCircle layers.

On frame layer.

Merge visible.

Make all layers visible again.

Open Paper1.

Copy & paste.

Resize 70%

Strip1 layer.

Selections – Float/Defloat.

Selections – Invert.

On Paper1 layer.

Hit “delete”.

Selections – Select none.

Delete original Strip1 layer.

Open Paper2.

Copy & paste.

Resize 75%.

Strip2 layer.

Selections – Float/Defloat.

Selections – Invert.

On Paper2 layer.

Hit “delete”.

Selections – Select none.

Delete original Strip2 layer.

On text layer.

Selections – Float/Defloat.

Open Paper10 and copy.

On template.

New layer.

Paste into Selection.

Selections – Select Selection Borders.

Both Sides

Border Width: 2

Anti-Alias checked.

New layer.

Fill with color/gradient/pattern of choice.

Selections – Select none.

Delete original text layer.

Merge two text layers.

(Text & border)

Open tube again.

Copy & paste.

Resize & position to liking.

Add any further 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

Tut - All Hallow's Eve

2011-10-13T20:00:00.000-05:00

All Hallow’s Eve

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 fabulous kit All Hallow’s Eve by JTsDesigns, which you can purchase at Enchanted Dreams Boutique.

A font of your choice.

A tube of your choice. I used a commission tube by Célinart Pinup. You can find her tubes at Scraps And The City.

No filters required.

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 Drop Shadow throughout the tutorial remains the same: V/H 2/-1 O/B 44/5.44.

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

Open new image.

600 x 600, 72 dpi.

Open JTsDesignsAHE_CircleStarzTS.

Copy & paste.

Resize 85%.

Open JTsDesignsAHE_ScrollHeartTS, 85%.

Copy & paste.

Resize 85%.

Open JTsDesignsAHE_Heart1TS.

Copy & paste.

Resize 55%.

Open JTsDesignsAHE_Frame3TS.

Copy & paste.

Resize 65%.

Open JTsDesignsAHE_BougainvilleTS.

Copy & paste.

Resize 35%.

Move to the left.

Open your tube.

Copy & paste.

Resize and position to liking.

Open JTsDesignsAHE_Flowers2TS.

Copy & paste.

Resize 45%.

Move to the bottom.

Open JTsDesignsAHE_Lace2TS.

Copy & paste.

Resize 25%.

Move to the right.

Open JTsDesignsAHE_Bow1TS.

Copy & paste.

Resize 35%.

Move to the top right.

Optional:

You may have to erase some parts of the tube if it’s extending past the flowers.

Move the stars and scroll heart a little bit.

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

Tut - 2 Cute 2 Spook

2011-10-13T11:50:00.000-05:00

2 Cute 2 Spook

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 fabulous kit 2 Cute 2 Spook by Mystical Illusionz, find a list of stores she sells in on her blog.

A font of your choice.

A tube of your choice. I used Little Emo Witch by Michi Art, which you can purchase at Scrap N Crap.

No filters required.

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 1/3 O/B 33/6.03.

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

Open new image.

600 x 600, 72 dpi.

Open MIZ_quadframe.

Copy & paste.

Resize 65%.

Open MIZ_paper03, copy.

Magic Wand, on frame layer.

Click inside first and third frame from left.

Selections – Modify – Expand by 2.

Bottom layer.

(Or new layer, under frame layer).

Paste into Selection.

Selections – Select none.

Open MIZ_paper13.

Copy & paste.

Resize 15%.

Duplicate.

First copy, second frame.

Second copy, fourth frame.

Magic Wand.

Click inside the second and fourth frame.

Selections – Modify – Expand by 2.

Invert.

On first paper copy layer hit “delete”.

Repeat for second paper copy.

Selections – Select none.

Open your tube.

Copy & paste.

Duplicate 3 times.

Resize & position to liking in each frame section.

On frame layer.

Magic Wand.

Click inside each frame section.

Selections – Modify – Expand by 2.

Invert.

On each tube layer, hit “delete”.

Selections – Select none.

Merge visible.

Open MIZ_candycorn.

Copy & paste.

Resize 25%.

Position under frame layer to the right.

Open MIZ_candy1.

Copy & paste.

Resize 15%.

Duplicate.

First copy, bottom left.

Second copy, upper left.

Open MIZ_spookwordart.

Copy & paste.

On top of frame layer.

Resize 40%.

Position bottom right.

Open MIZ_orangebow.

Resize 25%.

Position between on ‘gap’ between first and second frame from left.

Open MIZ_skull.

Resize 8%.

Top of bow.

Open MIZ_spider2.

Resize 20%.

Bottom right, on top of word art.

Open MIZ_bat2.

Copy & paste.

Resize 25%.

Duplicate.

First copy, upper right.

Second copy, upper left.

On second copy.

Free Rotate – Left – 15 degrees.

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

Tut - Halloween Time

2011-10-10T19:34:00.000-05:00

Halloween Time

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 Halloween Time by Stef’s Scrapkits, which you can purchase here.

A font of your choice.

A tube of your choice. I used Little Emo Witch by Michi Art.

1 tag template – I used KDHal1, created by Dees’Sign Depot. You can find it, and many more awesome tag templates here on her blog.

Filters/Plugins – dsb Flux - Blast.

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/-3 O/B 37/5.63.

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

Open your template.

Duplicate.

Close original.

On template, delete background and info layers.

Purple Circle layer.

Selections – Float/Defloat.

Fill with color, gradient or paper of choice.

Keep selection.

Duplicate layer.

Plugins – dsb flux – Blast.

With the following settings:

Right – Absolute 86 checked

Repeat but change direction to

Left – Absolute 86 checked.

Selections – Select none.

Delete Purple Circle layer.

On duplicated layer.

Layer Blend Mode – Exclusion

(or to liking, depending on fill used)

Dotted Circle layer.

Selections – Float/Defloat.

Leave as is, or fill with color/gradient/pattern of choice.

Selections – Select none.

Delete original Dotted Circle layer.

Bottom orange bar layer.

Selections – Float/Defloat.

Leave as is, or fill with color/gradient/pattern of choice.

Selections – Select none.

Delete original Bottom orange bar layer.

Repeat with Top orange bar layer.

Center purple rectangle layer.

Selections – Float/Defloat.

Leave as is, or fill with color/gradient/pattern of choice.

Selections – Select none.

Delete original Center purple rectangle layer.

Center dotted rectangle layer.

Selections – Float/Defloat.

Leave as is, or fill with color/gradient/pattern of choice.

Selections – Select none.

Delete original Center dotted rectangle layer.

Repeat with right purple rectangle, left purple rectangle and dotted rectangle layers.

Overlay layer.

Leave as is, or fill with color/gradient/pattern of choice.

Polaroids layer.

Either leave as is or

Magic Wand.

Click inside purple area.

Selections – Modify – Expand 2.

New layer.

Fill with color/gradient/pattern of choice.

Keep selections.

New layer.

Effects – Cutout:

Vertical: 3

Horizontal: 3

Opacity: 15

Blur: 5.55

Shadow color: black (or choice)

Fill interior with color unchecked

Keep selection.

Open tube.

Copy & paste.

Resize and position to liking in left Polaroid.

Selections – Invert.

Hit “delete”.

Selections – Invert.

Paste tube one more time.

Resize and position to liking in right Polaroid.

Selections – Invert.

Hit “delete”.

Selections – Select none.

Wordart white & black layers.

Either leave them as is, or fill them with color/gradient/pattern of choice.

Add any further elements as desired.

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

Tut - Spookalicious

2011-10-09T15:52:00.000-05:00

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.

1 tag template – I used SS-Halloween temp, created by Tasha’s Playground. You can find it here.

Filters/Plugins used: DSB Flux – Spiderweb

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

Tag - Lil Spooks

2011-10-06T20:07:00.000-05:00

Just showing off two tags I made using Lil Spooks by KristiW - it's a beautiful, wee bit of a whimsical kit, perfect for Halloween creations. :)

Thank you for looking!

XOXOXO,

Dani