Tut - Country Cow

Country Cow

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 adorable kit Country Cow by Connie’s Creative Chaos, which you can purchase here.

A font of your choice.

A tube 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 -2/1 O/B 45/5.33.

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

Open a new image, 600x600.

Open CountryFrame3DS, copy&paste, Resize 50%.

Open CountryPaper07, copy.

On image, New Layer, Arrange – Move to Bottom, Paste into Selection, Selection – Select none.

Open your tube, copy&paste, Resize and position to liking inside the frame (erase any parts extending past the frame you don’t want on your finished tag).

Apply Dropshadow.

On frame layer, merge down twice (layer, tube & paper).

Apply Dropshadow.

Open CountryFlowers4rose, copy&paste, Resize 62%, move underneath frame layer.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open CountryBow4rose, copy&paste, Resize 30%, move to the upper right corner of the frame.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open CountrySummer2rose, copy&paste, Resize 27%, move to the bottom of the frame, a bit to the right.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open CountryFlowers2rose, copy&paste, Resize 27%, move to the lower left side of the frame.

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 new LO's - Welcome America

Hi!

I've made 2 new LO's using the wonderful kit Welcome America by Dana's Creative Studio, which you can purchase here.

LO 1



LO 2



Thank you for looking!

XOXOXO,
Dani

Tut - Vintage Angel

Vintage Angel

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 Vintage Angel by P & A Dezigns, which you can purchase here.

A font of your choice.

A tube 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 0/2 O/B 40/6.85.

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

Open a new image, 600x600.

Open frame3, copy&paste, Resize 70%.

Open envelop2, copy&paste, Resize 60%, move on top of frame and use your Selection Tool, Point-to-Point to erase all parts of the envelop you wish to erase.

Alternatively: use the Selection Tool to select the frame, New Layer, underneath frame layer, open paper of choice, copy and on new layer, Paste into Selection, Selection – Select none.

Open butterfly1, copy&paste, Resize 45%, place on top of frame/envelop, Free Rotate – Left – 50 degrees and position towards the upper right side of frame.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open carriage1, copy&paste, Resize 40%, Mirror, position to the lower left side of the frame.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open Chain 3b2, copy&paste, Resize 45%, move underneath Carriage layer, duplicate, place to liking, and use your Selection Tool to erase the parts extending over frame.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open bow11, copy&paste, Resize 30%, Free Rotate – Left – 35 degrees, and position to the right, on top of the chains (or to your liking).

Apply Dropshadow.

Open Cluster2, copy&paste, Resize 35%, move to the upper left corner.

Apply Dropshadow

Open your tube, copy&paste, Resize and position to liking.

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 LO's - Kimberly by Amy's Scrap Place

Hi!

I've also got 2 new LO's made using the cutie kit Kimberly by Amy's Scrap Place, which you can purchase here.

LO 1



LO 2



Thank you for looking!

XOXOXO,
Dani

Tut - Spring Forward

Spring Forward

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 cute kit Spring Foward by KCKits, which you can purchase here.

A font of your choice.

A tube 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 -1/-3 O/B 39/6.73.

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

Open a new image, 600x600.

Open KCKits_SF_tagFrame3, copy&paste, Resize 45%.

With your Magic Wand, click inside the frame (all of the gaps as well), Selections – Modify – Expand by 2.

Open KCKits_SF_TagPaper15, copy.

Back on image, paste into selection, Selection – Select none.

Open your tube, copy&paste, Resize and position to liking. Use your Selection Tool to erase any parts extending outside of the frame.

Apply Dropshadow to the tube.

On frame layer, merge down twice (frame, tube & paper), then apply Dropshadow.

Open KCKits_SF_TagBow6, copy&paste, Resize 55%, position in the upper part of the frame.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open KCKits_SF_TagFlower6, copy&paste, Resize 27%, position on the lower right corner of the frame.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open KCKits_SF_TagFlowerStamp, copy&paste, position on top of the flower.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open KCKits_SF_TagLeaf2, copy&paste, Resize 35%, move underneath first flower layer.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open KCKits_SF_TagPaper25, copy&paste, Resize 20%, Arrange – Move to Bottom.

Apply Dropshadow.

Open KCKits_SF_TagJournal1, copy&paste, Resize 50%, move on top of round tag paper, a bit to the left. Optional: apply a drop shadow.

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

Tut - Shadow Music

Shadow Music

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 Shadow Music by Broken Sky Dezine, which you can purchase here.

A font of your choice.

A tube of your choice.

2 masks –I used WSL 117 and 128, 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 0/2 O/B 47/5.49.

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

Open a new image, 600x600.

Open BSD_frame1, copy&paste, Resize 45%.

Click with your Magic Wand inside the frame, Selections – Modify – Expand by 2.

New layer, underneath frame.

Open BSD_pp6, copy and back to your image, on the new layer, Paste into Selection, Selections – Select none.

Open BSD_fountain, copy&paste, Resize 40%, move towards the lower right corner of the frame.

Open BSD_fence, copy&paste, Resize 72%, move underneath frame layer, to the right.

Open BSD_steppinstones, copy&paste, Resize 45%, move underneath frame layer, and to the bottom left corner of the frame.

Open BSD_Lady Gabrelle, copy&paste, Resize 50%, move to the left corner, on top of the stepping stones.

Open BSD_gardenpiller, copy&paste, Resize 22%, move underneath frame layer, on top of the stepping stones, and to the left side.

Open BSD_butterfly2, copy&paste, Resize 35%, Free Rotate – Right – 23 degrees, place on top of the frame, in the upper right corner.

Open BSD_flower3, copy&paste, Resize 40%, underneath lady layer, move to the left bottom corner.

Open BSD_pp4, copy.

On image, new layer, Arrange – Move to Bottom, Selections – Select All, Paste into Selection, Selections – Select none.

Layers – Load/Save Mask – Load Mask – MaskWSL_117.

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.

Open BSD_pp14, copy.

New layer, on top of previous mask layer, Selections – Select All, Paste into Selection, Selections – Select none.

Layers – Load/Save Mask – Load Mask – MaskWSL_128.

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