Tut - Autumn Vineyard

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.

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/-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 - My Secret Garden

My Secret Garden

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 My Secret Garden by P&A Dezigns, you can find links to the stores she’s selling in on her blog here.

A font of your choice.

A tube of your choice. I used the gorgeous artwork of Jay Trembly, which you can purchase here.

1 mask –I used Template 40, created by Rosey’s Tag Temps which you can download from her blog 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 2/1 O/B 42/5.99.

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

Open your template.

Duplicate.

Close original.

Open Paper16, copy.

Fill Raster 1 with the paper.

Open your tube, c/p.

Duplicate, position & resize to liking.

Change layer mode to Soft Light (or one of your choice).

Raster 7, Selections – Float/Defloat.

On first tube layer2.

Selections – Invert.

Hit Delete.

(Repeat if you duplicated your tube more than once like I did).

Selections – Select none.

Pick a color or another paper.

Fill Raster 5 with the color or paper.

Repeat with layers 4 and 3.

Copy your tube one more time.

Resize & position to liking.

Add any further elements and effects to liking.

Add 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

New Tut - Sweet Treats Of Life

Sweet Treats Of Life

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 Sweet Treats Of Life by P&A Dezigns. Check out her blog to find the stores she's selling in..

A font of your choice.

A tube of your choice. I used the fabulous artwork of Jay Trembly, which you can purchase at SATC here.

1 tag template – I used Missy Tag Template 33, created by Missy aka Divine Intentions . You can find it, and many more awesome tag templates here on her blog.

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 22/5.75.

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

Open your template and tube, duplicate both, close the originals.

On the template, delete the copyright and background layers.

Pick a color or paper, fill the large circle with it

Choose another color or paper, and fill the small circle with it.

Apply Drop shadow to the small circle.

Choose a color or paper, and fill the frame background with it.

Choose a color or paper, and fill the hearts with it.

Choose a color or paper, and fill the frame with it.

Copy&paste your tube, duplicate as many times as you like, Resize and position under the frame layer to liking.

Optional: apply a cutout.

Once your satisfied with the results, close out (eye icon) the large and small circle, Merge visible.

Apply a Drop shadow to the frame.

Add any further elements and/or tube(s) you like.

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