~Shadow's Tutorials~

Innocent Valentine

2012-01-05T16:05:00.004-05:00

Innocent Valentine

This tutorial was written by me for those who
Have a basic working knowledge of PSP. I am using
PSP 9, but you can use any version you like.
Any resemblance or similarity between this or any other
Tutorial is purely coincidental and accidental.

First let’s gather our materials.
You will need a tube or tubes of choice.
I am using the wonderful artwork of
Tatyana Haustova which can be be HERE
You must have a license to use this work.
If you decide to use more than one tube please follow all artist TOU’s

We will be making a frame ourselves so that will be under
Your preset shapes.
We will need 2 background patterns and a mask of choice.
I am using Heart Mask by Vicky from Creative Misfits Designs which can be found HERE

Plug-ins needed are Eye Candy 3 Inner Bevel and the rest
Come standard with PSP.

Now that we have our supplies let’s begin.

1. Start by opening your chosen tube in PSP
2. Open a New Canvas 750 width x 350 height
Color null Minimize this for later use.
3. Open another New Canvas 250 x 250 color null
4. On your color pallet make your fill color Null, and your stroke color a medium or dark color from your tube, line width 10.
5. On the smaller canvas we created using your preset shapes, elipse
Make a circle nearly edge to edge on all sides, center in canvas.
6. Go to layers, Convert to raster Layer.
7. Now the fun stuff, go to your plug-ins and select Eye Candy 3: Inner Bevel with the following settings:

8. Now Copy your ring frame and paste as a new layer on the larger canvas.
9. Go to Layers, duplicate. Do this three times so that you have four rings.
10. Arrange these rings across your canvas from the left edge to right edge
Just below the top edge of your canvas. Allowing just a little overlap from ring to ring.
11.Once you have the rings set the way you want them copy and paste your tube as a new layer.
12. Move your tube below the ring layer, now duplicate your tube
So that you have four copies, one for each ring.
13. Position the tube and copies below each ring as you see fit.

The following steps will be repeated on each ring and it’s corresponding tube layer.
14. On your ring layer using your magic wand, click inside the ring.
15. Got to selections, Modify, Expand Selection by 5
16. Under the tube layer create new raster layer, now flood fill with
A color or pattern of choice. I am using black
16. Now back to selections, Invert Selection
17. On your tube layer click delete.
18. Choose Selections, Select none
19. Reduce the opacity of you tube layer to about 15%
20. On the ring layer add a drop shadow of choice. I am using
H-3, V-3, Opacity 40, blur 8, color light to med pink/purple

This will leave you with a framed portion of your tube inside each ring.

21. Close out your background layer, then go to layers, merge, merge visible.
22. On your merged layer go to Image, Resize, make sure all layers is NOT checked resize by 85% then Position closer to the top edge of your canvas leaving a little room above
23. Select your back ground layer and create new raster layer
24. Go to selections, select all, then flood fill with a darker color from your tube.
25. Back to selections, select none
26. Now we go to layers, and depending on if you saved you mask to the mask folder or not you will either go to Load Save Mask and load Mask from Disk, or if you did not save it to the Mask folder then open the mask in PSP and select create New Mask Layer from image.
27. Go to layers, merge, merge group.

Depending on the tube you have chosen to work with you may be able to make some adjustments to the next few steps. The tube I am using has a solid edge to it so I will be framing the edges to keep it from looking chopped off. If you wish to frame out your entire image go to the next step, or if you want to create as a floating PNG image skip to step 33.

28. Make your top layer active then create new raster layer.
29. Go to selections, select all, and then flood fill with a color of your choice. I am using the same color I used for my mask layer.
30. Go to selections, Modify, Contract by 10 then click delete. This will leave a frame around the outside of your image.
31. Go to Effects, Eye Candy 3 and use the same inner bevel you used on your ring frames.
32. Select your background layer and flood fill with a light color of choice. I’m using white.
33. Copy and paste your tube as a new layer. Resize and position as desired.
If you did the framed version make sure your tube layer is under the frame layer.
34. Add Drop shadow of choice. I am using H-3, V-3, Opacity 85, Blur 3, Color Black
35. Now how you merge and save depends on if you did the framed version or if you did the unframed version with the intention of saving as a PNG.
For the framed version go to Layers, Merge, Merge All Flatten.
For the PNG Version go to Layers, Merge, Merge Visible.
36. Add the artist copyright and credit information per Artist TOU’s
37. At this point you are ready to save as a blank tag, or just go ahead and add your name using a font that you feel matches the concept of the tag and your tube. Don’t forget to merge again using the same type of merge you did previously before you save and you are finished!

I hope you found this tutorial enjoyable and easy to follow.
Please feel free to share your results by emailing to KelticShadow@aol.com

Guardian Spirit

2011-12-09T16:22:00.011-05:00

This tutorial is written by me for those
who have a basic knowledge of PSP. Any similarity to
another tutorial is completely coincidental and accidental.

To begin we will need the following supplies:

1. A tube of choice preferably with a close up layer included
I am using the ass kicking artwork
of Freya Langford-Sidebottom which can be purchased HERE
2. a background image or gradient of choice
I am using the background layer of my chosen tube
3. Two masks of choice I am using WSL_Mask126 and WSL_Mask133
by weescotslass creations which can both be found HERE
you can find the download link on the right side of the page

4. And of course you need a font of choice
There is no need to search for filters or plug ins as
those used are all found in PSP

Now that we have gathered our supplies let's rock this thing!

1. Open a blank canvas 700 x 700 transparent
2. Create new raster layer
3. Go to selections, select all
4. Paste your image "into selection"
or flood fill with your chosen gradient
5. Selections, select none
6. Go to Layers, if you saved your mask to PSP
files go to Load/Save Mask, Load Mask from Disk
and select your chosen mask. If you did not save the mask
to your files then you'll need to open it as
an image in PSP, go to layers, create new mask layer, create
from image.
7. Go to layers, merge, merge group
8. Duplicate you mask layer
9. Make sure Copy layer is selected and go
to Adjust, Blur, Radial Blur
with the following settings:

10. Go to Layers, Merge, Merge Down
11. Copy and paste your tube as a new layer resize
and position as desired
12. Add drop shadow of choice. I used V3, H3, Opacity 85, Blur 5
13. Copy and paste your close up layer as a new layer, now
on your layer pallet drag this below your tube layer and position
as you see fit
14. Add your second mask to the close up layer
15. Go to layers, merge, merge group
16. Reduce the opacity of this layer to about 35%
17. On your layer pallet close out your background layer or if
you intend to save as a PNG instead of JPEG then just delete layer
18. Go to layers, merge, merge visible
19. Now go to Image, Resize, make sure "All Layers" is
NOT checked and resize to 80%
20. Back to Image, Resize, "All Layers" checked, resize to 400 x 400
21. Add artist copyright info, your watermark, and name.
22. If saving as a PNG go to layers, merge, merge visible.
If saving as a JPEG make sure your background layer
is visible, and merge, merge all flatten
23. Share you finished tag, and enjoy!

I truly hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Below shows my results
using a gradient instead of an image.

Checkered Christmas

2011-12-08T02:53:00.006-05:00

This tutorial was written by me for those
who have a basic knowledge of PSP. Any similarities
to another tutorial are purely accidental and coincidental.

To begin you will need my checkered pattern
right click and save from below:

A tube of Choice I am using the wonderful work
of Charles Bristow which does require a license for use, and
may be purchased HERE.
FTU Scrap Kit called Freebie_Xmas Candy Cane
by Lacarolita's Designs can be found HERE
Mask by Melissaz Creationz found HERE
I'm using MC_Mask2
and of course a font of choice I'm using Santas Sleigh
No real plug ins used, just drop shadow a few times

Now that we have gathered our supplies and material
we are ready to begin:

1. Open your tube, and my check pattern in PSP
2. Create a new Canvas 700 x 700 transparent
3. create new raster layer and flood fill with pattern using
the checkered pattern provided.
4. (this step varies depending on if you saved the
masks to you PSP folder or not) If you did then go to
Layers, Load/Save Mask, Load Mask from Disk, and select
MC_Mask2 settings are:

If you did not save the mask to your PSP folder then please
open mask MC_Mask2 in PSP go to Layers, New Mask Layer, From Image
and select you MC_Mask2 image
5. Open Candy Cane Sleigh from the scrap kit, resize as you see fit
and paste as new layer on your image. Add a drop shadow of choice
I used V3, H3, Opacity 85, Blur 7, Color Black
6. Copy and paste any filler elements of choice from the scrap kit
I chose the Candy Cane Presents, add the same drop shadow as before
7. Now add your tube. Resize and position as needed
add a drop shadow, I used V3, H3, Opacity 80, Blur 3, Color Black
8. Close out visibility on you background layer, go to
layers, merge, merge visible
9. Now go to Image, Resize, make sure that "all layers" is
checked, and resize your image to 400 x 400
10. Here you can choose to delete your background layer, or
merge all flatten which will change your background to white.
11. Add artist copyright information and Name and your finished!

Thank you for taking the time to attempt this tutorial. I hope you enjoyed
it and are happy with your creation.

~Eirinn Go Party!~

2009-02-27T08:39:00.004-05:00

~Eirinn go Party!!~

This tutorial was written by me on 2-26-2009 for
those with a basic knowledge of PSP.
Written in PSP X should be easily followed in all versions.
Any resemblance to another tutorial is
purely coincidental and unintentional.

To complete this tutorial you will need the following:

1 Tube of choice. I am using the artwork
of Kieth Garvey which can be purchased HERE

St. Patty's Party Scrap kit by Childress Imaging.
You can purchase the kit HERE

Now that we have our materials together let's begin!

1. Open new canvas 600 width x 700 height

2. Go to selections select all.

3. Copy a paper of choice and paste into selection for your background.

4. Create new raster layer, then copy a frame of choice and paste into
selection. This will be your tag frame.

5. Go to selections, select none.

You should now have something like this:

6. Find a frame of choice, now copy and paste as new layer.

7. Using your magic wand tool. feather 1, tolerance 10 click inside your frame.

8. Go to selections. modify, expand by 10

9. Using a second paper of choice create new raster layer, copy
your paper, and paste into selection. now move this layer beneath your frame.

10. Copy your tube and paste as new layer.

11. Position your tube as desired over your frame. Add a drop shadow
I used 3h x 3v, color black, opacity 100.

12. Duplicate your tube layer and move the duplicate under
your frame layer.

13. Back to your original tube layer. Using your eraser tool remove the
bottom edge of the tube so that it looks like the
tube is behind the frame. ( this should give the effect
of the tube stepping or leaning out of the frame)

14. Close out your original background and frame layers, then go to layers
merge, merge visible. Now make your background
and frame layers visible again.

You should have something like this now:

15. Select your tube and frame layer, go to image, resize,
resize by 80% and move toward the top until happy.

16. Add you decorations and elements of choice.

17. Go to layers, merge, merge all

18. Resize by 70 %

19. Add artist watermark, name, and your watermark if you use one.

You're done!!

Thank you for taking the time to complete this tutorial.
Please feel free to share the link with anyone else you think may enjoy it.

Valentine Fighter

2009-01-10T23:59:00.002-05:00

Valentine Fighter

This tutorial was written by Shadow on 1-10-2009 intended
for those with a basic understanding of PSP.
Any Resemblance to another tutorial is purely
coincidental and unintentional.
This tutorial was written in PSP X, but should be able
to be completed in all versions.

To complete this tutorial you will need
1 paper of choice, more if you wish
I am using a paper from a set called
"Let's Get Grungy" created by Childress Imaging
which can be purchased HERE
1 Tube of choice.
I am using the wonderful art of
Ted Hammond which can be
purchased HERE
1 Mask The one I am using is WSL_Mask273
which you can find HERE
And of course a font of choice

Now that we have our supplies together let's get started.

1. Open new canvas 600 x 600 fill black ( or any color that suites you )

2. Copy and paste your paper as a new layer

3. Go to Layers, Load/Save Mask, and add your Mask Layer

4. Go to layers, Merge, Merge Group

5. Open your tube now copy and paste as a new layer.
Resize and position as desired

6. Add any accents you wish.

7. Go to layers, Merge, Merge all

8. Now resize by 70 % finished image will be 420 x 420

9. Add your name, artist information, and your watermark if you use one.

Save and your done!!
A short and simple tutorial to start the year.
Thank you for taking the time to attempt this simplistic
tutorial. I hope you enjoyed it.

~Winter Wonderland~

2008-11-24T17:55:00.007-05:00

~Winter Wonderland~

This tutorial was written by me on 11-24-2008, and
is intended for those who has a basic knowledge
of PSP. Any resemblance to another tutorial is strictly
coincidental and unintentional.

To complete this tutorial you will need the following:

1 Mask I am using Vix_ChristmasMask5 which can be found HERE

3 photos of your choice
I am using scenery pictures of Winter in Yosemite

taken by a personal friend and her husband.
To find a large variety of scenic photos check HERE

All effects come standard with PSP

Now that we have our supplies gathered we are ready to get started!

1. Open a new canvas 700 x 600 fill white

2. Create new raster layer

3. Go to preset Shapes You can use any shape you like
I used star 7 line width 7 foreground and stroke any color you choose
I used 080bf2 and fill color null create as vector size and position
as desired, then go to layers, merge, merge down

4. Using you magic wand tool click inside your frame.

5. Go to selections, modify, expand by 4
Selections invert

6. Open one of the images you picked now copy and paste as new layer.
Move beneath your frame layer and press delete
( you may have to resize and position your image for desired portion to be seen )
Selections, select none.

7. Using your magic wand on your frame layer select your frame.
Go to selections, modify, contract by 2

8. Using the airbrush tool with the following settings:
size: 30, hardness: 10, step: 27, density: 45, thickness: 100, opacity: 50, blend mode: Overlay
using a lighter color than your frame put random lines over the frame
to look like dust or snow I used c1e5e5

9. Go to Selections, Select none.Now go to layers
Merge, Merge down and add a drop shadow of choice to your frame.

10. Make your
white background invisible, then merge, merge visible.
you can reopen your white layer now.

you should now have something like this:

10. Again to your preset shapes tool. This time using a rectangle
or square with a foreground and stroke of 5 fill null. Same colors as used for first frame
again create as vector. rotate and position toward the top left corner of the original
frame try to avoid covering the first image if possible.
then convert to raster layer.

11. Repeat steps 4 through 9 for your new frame.
then close out your background and original frame layers go to layers,
merge, merge visible.
Now reopen your other layers again.

12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 for a third and final frame, but
move this one to the lower right corner of your original frame.

Now you should be here:

13. Select your background layer, then create new raster layer.

14. Using your fill tool flood fill this layer with a color that compliments
your images and the mask you have chosen to use.
I filled with 8dbbf2

15. Go to layers, Load/save mask, Load mask from disk
go to layers, merge, merge group
( if you chose to use the Vix_ChristmasMask5 as I did you may need to
reposition in order to see the wording. )

16. Now go to layers, merge, merge all.

17. Resize by 70%

18. Add your name, artist information, and your personal watermark if you use one.

You're done!!!
Thank you for attempting this tutorial.
I hope you enjoyed it.

~Thanksgiving Window~

2008-11-08T20:35:00.003-05:00

~Thanksgiving Window~

This tutorial was written by me on 11-9-2008.
It is intended for those with a basic general knowledge
of PSP and looking for a tutorial that can be
as simplistic or as complicated as those completing it
choose to do. Any resemblance to another
tutorial is purely coincidental and unintentional.

In order to complete this tutorial, you
will need to first complete the tutorials for both boy and girl
Thanksgiving Bears as well as The Turkey by Vicki. These can be found HERE
Upon completion of these tutorials you will have the two tubes
needed to complete this one, or you can use a tube or tubes
of your choice, but please remember to follow artist TOU's.

You will also need a scenic photo of choice, something that
shows a field or forest scenery is preferred.

A mask of choice. I have found that in my opinion
this tutorial works best with a mask that looks like a window of sorts.
I am using WSL169 from Wee Scots Lass which can be found HERE

Now that we have all of our supplies we are ready to begin.
Since this is such a simplistic tutorial there will be no screen shots.

1. Complete the tutorials from Vicki or open the tube or tubes
you have chosen to use.

2. Open new canvas 800 x 600 and fill white.

3. Go to selections, select all.

4. Create new raster layer.

5. Go to selections, modify, contract by 30.

6. Open your scenery / landscape, copy and paste into selection.

7. Selections, select none.

8. Create mask layer using your mask of choice
be sure to check fit to layer. I used WSL 169

9. Layers, Merge, Merge group.

10. Place your bears and Turkey, or the tube/tubes that you choose
as desired.

11. Layers, Merge, Merge all

12. Resize by 70%

13. Add new raster layer, add your name and any artist information

14. Layers, Merge, Merge all.

You're done!!!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and if you attempted Vicki's tutorials
in order to complete I hope you had fun
with those as well.

~Autumn Fantasies~

2008-10-31T11:21:00.007-04:00

This tutorial was written by me on 10-31-08, and
is intended for those with at least a
general knowledge of PSP. Any resemblance
to another tutorial is completely accidental
and unintentional.

To complete this tutorial you will need the following:

A tube of choice I am using the wonderful work of
Deacon Black which can be purchased HERE

A scrap kit of choice I am using Autumn Harvest from
Scraps by Storm which can be purchased HERE or HERE

Once we have gathered all of the items we have chosen
to work with it is time to begin.

1. Open new canvas 600 x 600 fill white.

2. Copy and paste a frame from your chosen kit.

3. Using your magic wand click inside your frame, then go to
selections, modify, expand by 10

4. Create new raster layer. Open a paper from your kit or one of choice
then copy and paste into selection. Now move this layer beneath your frame.
Selections, select none.

5. Go to effects, texture effects, texture. And choose a texture you like
to give your paper a more worn look.

6. Let's go back to your frame layer.
Add a drop shadow of choice. Mine is V & H 4 Blur 3 Opacity 100

you should have something similar to this at this point

7. Open your tube, copy and paste as new layer. Resize and position as desired.
If a little of the top of your top rises over the frame no problem.

8. Duplicate your tube layer, move the original layer beneath your frame.
make sure you use your eraser tool to remove anything that goes
below the bottom edge of your frame.

9. Go to adjust, blur, Gaussian blur radius 10.
Now add the same drop shadow used on your frame.

10. Duplicate this tube layer, and move the top copy above your frame below
the unadjusted tube.

11. Select your unadjusted tube layer and go to layers, merge, merge down.
This will combine the unadjusted tube layer with the copy of your blurred tube.

12. Using your eraser tool remove the lower portions of the tube to expose the
bottom of your frame. This should give the effect of your tube sitting in a window
with the lower portion inside and the upper portion outside.

At this point you should have something like this.

13. Now add any decorations or embellishments that you want.

14. Resize by 70%. Add artist copyright information, your watermarks or taggers mark,

15. Add name go to layers merge, merge all and you're finished!!

Thank you for taking the time to try this tutorial.
I hope you enjoyed it.

~Window to Paradise~

2008-10-20T21:41:00.008-04:00

~Window To Paradise~

This tutorial was written by me on 10-20-2008.
It is meant to be an easy tag for any experience
level including beginners. Any resemblance to another
tutorial is strictly coincidental and unintentional.

To complete this tut you will need the following:

Leafy Overlays pack from I Got Lucky Skraps which
can be purchased HERE or HERE

Autmumn Harvest Scrap kit, and Neon Halloween Scrap kit
from Scraps by Storm these can be purchased HERE or HERE

A stock photo of choice. I suggest using a nice beach scenery.

Everything comes with any version of PSP.

Now that we have gathered our supplies... Let's get started!!

1. Open new canvas 600 x 600 fill white

2. Go to Effects, Texture Effects, Texture
now choice whichever texture you prefer

3. Open sbs_autumnharvestmetalframe1
Copy and paste as new layer

4. Using your magic wand tool click inside of your frame.

5. Go to selections, Modify, Expand by 10

6. Add new raster layer

7. Open your iglskraps_leafyflower_overlay at this time
Copy and paste into selection

8. Now move your overlay layer beneath your frame.
You can play with effect if you like. I added an inner bevel

you should now have something that looks like this:

9. Now open your chosen scenery
Copy and paste as new layer

10. Move your scenic layer beneath your overlay layer

11. Go to selections, Invert, now press delete.

Look you now have a picture window!!

12. Now it's time to add some elements ( or decorations if you prefer)
The flowers I am using were custom made using colors or my choice
However if you would like to use a similar flower
you can find it in the Neon Halloween Kit by Scraps by Storm
Don't forget word art over your window if you so choose.

13. Once you have decorated to your liking go to layers, merge, merge all.

14. Go to Image, add borders, border with 10 symetrical, choose a color
that compliments your tag. I am using green.

15. Now using your magic wand click on your border. Tolerance 10 feather 0

16. Go to effects, 3 D effects, Inner Bevel. Use a bevel of your choice
to give your frame a glass or metal look / feel to it.

17. Resize and add watermark and name and your done!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and thank you again for giving it a try.
Below is a second version of mine without the word art.

~Think Pink~

2008-10-05T01:01:00.006-04:00

~Think Pink~

This tutorial was written by me on 10-5-2008 using
PSP X, and intended for those with a basic
knowledge of PSP. Any resemblance to another tutorial
is merely coincidental and unintended.

To complete this tutorial you will need the following:

I'm a survivor Scrap Kit by Kimmie's Kreations
this is a PTU kit that can be purchased HERE

At least one tube of choice.
I've done two versions
One with the Artwork of Scott Blair
which can be purchased HERE

Another using the Artwork of Keith Garvy
which can be purchased HERE

Once we have our supplies together we are ready to go!

1. Open new Canvas 600 x 600 transparent

2. Create new raster layer

3. Go to selections, select all

4. Open one of the Survivor frames of your choice
Copy and paste into selection.
If you choose a grunge frame you may choose to move
your frame around a bit to center due to the drop shadow
on the piece from the kit.

5. Go to selections, Modify, Contract by 15

6. Create new raster layer and move beneath your frame layer

7. Open a Survivor paper of choice
Copy and paste into selection

8. Selections select none

you should have something similar to this

9. Now copy and paste your tube as a new layer
Resize and position as desired

10. Add a drop shadow off choice
I used V & H 5, Opacity 100, blur 3 color black

11. Choose a Survivor element or piece of Survivor Wire Word Art
and decorate as you see fit

12. Add same drop shadow as before reducing opacity to 80

13. Go to Layers, merge, merge all

14. Resize by 70%

15. Now add artist information, watermarks, and name.

Congratulations you're finished!!

Thank you for taking the time to Think Pink with me.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.

~Spooktacular~

2008-10-04T00:58:00.005-04:00

~Spooktacular~

This tutorial was written by me on 10-04-2008.
It is intended for those with a basic knowledge of PSP.
Any resemblance to another tutorial is strictly
coincidental and unintentional. Mine was done using
PSP X but should be able to be completed in any version.

To complete this tutorial you will need the following:

The Spooktacular Scrap kit by Kimmie's Kreations
this is a Pay To Use kit that can be purchased HERE

One mask of choice

At least one tube of choice
I am using the Excellent artwork of Brian Rood
which can be purchased HERE

Now that we have our supplies, we
are ready to begin.

1. Open a new canvas 600 x 600

2. Add new raster layer

3. Go to selections, Select All

4. Open one of the papers from the Spooktaculer kit
Copy and paste into selection.

5. Create new Raster Layer everything should still be selected

6. Open another of the Spooktacular papers that compliments
your first paper as well as your tube. Again Copy and paste into selection

7. Go to selections, Select None

8. Now it's time to ad your mask layer either by going layers
load mask from disk, or if your more comfortable create mask from image.
Either way you will need to fit to canvas, Invert data so that top paper forms a
frame around the bottom paper.

9. Once you have settled on a mask and are happy with the appearance
go to layers, merge, merge group.

You should have something similar to this:

10. It is now time to pick a Spooktacular frame.
Copy and paste as new layer.

11. Using your magic wand click anywhere outside of the frame.

12. Go to selections, invert. Back to selections, modify, contract by 15.

13. Create new raster layer, and move
beneath your frame layer

14. Open a third Spooktacular paper
Again copy and paste into selection

15. Go to selections, Select None

16. Open the tube you have selected to use.
Copy and paste as new layer. Now resize and position beneath frame layer
so it appears like a photograph

17. Add a drop shadow. I used V & H 5 Opacity 100 blur 3 color black

18. Close out your paper and mask layers,
go to layers, merge, merge visible.

You should now have something similar to below

19. This is your jump off point. It's decoration time.
Pick as few or as many elements as you like and decorate your tag.

20. Go to layers, merge, merge all

21. Resize your image by 70%

22. Now pick a Spooktacular Tombstone
resize and position as desired.

23. Add your name to the tombstone

24. Now add artist information and your marks
and congratulations your done, all you have left to do
is Save it!!

Thank you for taking the time to try this tutorial.
I hope you enjoyed it.

~Chocolate Fantasy~

2008-09-30T22:17:00.007-04:00

~Chocolate Fantasy~

This tutorial was written by me on 9-30-2008.
I used PSP X but any version should work fine.
Any resemblance to another tutorial is
unintentional, and strictly coincidental.

For this tutorial you will need the following:

Chocolate Heaven Scrap Kit by Incognito's Scrapz
This is a pay to use kit which can be purchased HERE

Any tube of choice. I am using the Dazzling artwork of
Mark Yanko which can be purchased HERE

One Mask of choice

And of Course as with any tag to make you need a font.

Once we have all of our supplies we are ready to begin.

1. Open new canvas 600 x 600 transparent.

2. Create new raster layer.
Go to selections, select all.

3. Open one of the Chocolate Heaven Papers, copy, then paste into selection.

4. Create new raster layer. Choose second paper, copy, and paste into selection.

5. Selections, Select none.

6. Now go to layers, load/save mask, load mask from disk.
Depending on the papers and mask you chose you may wish to invert mask data.

7. Go to Layers, Merge, Merge group.

You should have something similar to this by now.

8. Now add a drop shadow to your group layer.
I used H & W 3 blur 8 opacity 80

9. Let's now add our tube as a new layer.
Resize and position as desired.
Add same drop shadow as before.

10. Now it's time to add a few elements.
I chose the Cherry because I wanted to add a more sensuous effect
to what I was working on. You may decide you want a more
romantic approach and use the glitter filled heart. Or something else entirely.

11. Add a ribbon, resize and position as desired.

We should now have something similar to this.

12. If you want an effect of chocolate running over, or smeared over your tube now
is the time to add it. I used a teardrop preset shape, and the warp mesh tool
in order to add chocolate streaks running over my tube.

13. Layers, merge, merge all.

14. Now we need to adjust our resolution to comply with
Most PTU tube TOU's. ( Especially if like me your using something from CILM )
Go to Image Resize Change Resolution to 72 Pixel/Inch
Resize to 70 %

15. Now add Artist information, your marks, and Name.

You're finished!!!!

~Simple Treat~

2008-09-25T17:11:00.006-04:00

~Simple Treat~

This tutorial was written by me on 9-25-2008 using PSP X
intended for those with a basic working knowledge of Paint Shop Pro.
Any resemblance or similarities to other tutorials
are merely coincidental and unintentional.

To complete this tutorial you will need the following:

Monti's Halloween Scrap Kit which is a Free to use kit
that can be found HERE Please be sure to read her TOU's.

One tube of choice. I am using the awesome artwork of
Mark Yanko which you can purchase HERE

Now that we have our supplies we are ready to begin.

1. Open New Canvas 600 x 600 transparent.

2. Create new raters layer. Go to selections, select all.

3. Open one of the Frames provided in the Scrap Kit
I am Using Black Tarantula. Copy and paste into selection.
Selections, select none.

4. Add a drop shadow on your frame layer. I used V 3, H 3, Opacity 100, and blur 3.

5. Using your magic wand tool, tolerance 10, feather 0,
click on the inside of your frame.

6. Go to Selections, modify, expand by 35 this should put your marching
ants about half way into the frame like so.

7. Open one of the papers provided, ( I am using the Purple Bats Paper )
Paste as new layer, and move beneath your frame layer.

8. Go to selections, Invert, press delete. Selections, select none

You should now have something that looks similar to this.

9. Copy and paste your tube as a new layer. Resize and position as desired.
Then move between your paper layer and your frame layer.
Now add a drop shadow to your tube using the same settings as before.

10. Add any decorations or elements that you choose at this time.

11. Layers, Merge, Merge all

11. Resize by 70 %, add your artist information,and your marks.
Add your name and your finished.

Thank you for taking the time to follow
my tutorial. I hope it was easy enough, and you enjoyed it.

~Dayglow Roller~

2008-09-22T01:11:00.002-04:00

Dayglow Roller

This tutorial was written by me on 9-21-2008

Any similarities to another tutorial is purely coincidence and unintentional.

Materials needed are:

Dayglow Dayz Scrap Kit by Scraps by Storm
this is a Pay To Use kit which can be purchased HERE
One tube of choice, I'm using the Awesome Artwork of Ted Hammond
which is Pay To Use and can be purchased HERE
Eye Candy 3 Inner Bevel

Once we have selected our tube and prepared
the Sbs_Dayglow Dayz Kit we're ready to begin

1. Open new canvas 600 x 600 transparent

2. Open the sbs_DD square glitter frame of your choice
now copy and paste as new layer

3. Using your magic wand tolerance 10, feather 0, click inside your frame
go to selections, modify, expand by 10

5. Open one of the sbs_DD papers of choice I used Striped Paper1
copy and paste as new layer and move beneath your frame.
Now go to selections, Invert, and hit delete. Select None

6. Back to your Square frame layer using your magic wand same settings as before
once again click inside your frame.

7. Create new raster layer then open one of the sbs_DD Star frames
copy and paste into selection. Selections, select none.

7. Go to effects, Eye Candy 3 Inner bevel
Bevel width 12, Bevel Shape Rounded, Smoothness 9, Shadow depth 10
Brightness 90, Sharpness 40, Direction 134, Inclination 67

By now you should have something that looks like this

8. Using your magic wand, again same settings as before, click
inside your star frame. Go selections, modify, expand by 10, selections, invert.

9. Open another of the sbs_DD papers and paste as new layer
move the paper beneath your star frame, delete. Selections, select none.

10. Back to your star frame, add a drop shadow as you see fit.
I used V & H 3 Blur 3, and Color Black

11. Now add your tube as new layer, resize and position as desired.
Add drop shadow same settings as used on star frame.

12. Depending on the tube you chose you may want to add a few additional
elements from the Dayglow Dayz kit to compliment this is of course
completely optional. I added a knotted ribbon to mine.

13. Merge all flatten, resize as desired. Add Artist information, watermark and name.

Congratulations you've completed your tag!

~Harvested Buccaneer~

2008-09-21T22:06:00.001-04:00

~Harvested Buccaneer~

This tutorial was written by me on 09-19-2008
Any similarity to another tutorial
is completely coincidental, and fully unintentional.

This tutorial was written using PSP X, but should be easy to follow
no matter what version you are using.
Materials you will need are as follows:
1 tube of choice
I am using the wonderful work of Mark Yanko
which can be purchased here or direct to his art here
1 font of choice
Autumn Harvest Scrap kit from: Scraps by Storm
this is a PTU Scrap Kit that can be purchased here

Once you have all your materials you will be ready to begin.

1. Open new canvas 600 x 600 fill white

2. Open sbs_autumnharvestwrappedframe of choice
paste as new layer and resize to 130 percent
be sure that all layers is not checked

3. Now let's paste your tube as new layer

move under your frame layer
resize and position as desired add drop shadow.

I used V & H 3 and Blur 3 Opacity 100% color 000000

You should now have something similar to this

4. Now using your magic wand on the same layer as your frame
click anywhere outside your frame this will place marching ants surrounding your frame.

5. Go to selections and invert selection

6. Selections modify, contract by 5

7. Add new raster layer and move beneath your frame and tube layers

8. Choose one of the sbs_autumnharvest papers and copy

9. With your empty raster layer selected insert into selection

10. Selections, select none

We should now be to a point that we have something that looks like this

11. Now it's time to decorate! Select the sbs_autumnharvestfloral piece
that best compliments your image as completed to this point
and paste as new layer. Now position across the bottom edge of your frame.
Add the same drop shadow used on your tube layer.

12. Select one of the sbs_autumnharvestbottlecaps paste as new layer
and move to lower right hand corner again add drop shadow as before

13. Select one of the sbs_autumnharvestbutterflies paste as new layer
resize to achieve desired size and place toward top right corner of frame
adding a drop shadow here is completely up to you I used the same as previously used

14. Now we pick one of the sbs_autumnharvestbeadedbutterflies to paste as new layer

15. Go to Image, flip, now resize as desired back to image, rotate, free rotate
I used rotate right, free 30 degrees.
Place the beaded butterfly in the lower left corner over the floral

16. Pick one of the sbs_autumnharvestbows that you feel compliments everything else
and paste as new layer. resize and rotate as desired to place over top left corner of your frame.

17. Go to merge, merge all flatten, and resize all layers.
I use 70% this gives us a finished size of 420 x 420
adjust as you see fit.

18. Now add your artist information, taggers watermark, and name.

We're done!!!
The one below is a variation done with different elements from Scraps By Storm
and again the Awesome work of Mark Yanko!!

~Spiral Love~

2008-09-21T15:16:00.001-04:00

~Spiral Love~

This tutorial was written by me on 09-17-2008, and any similarities
to others are merely coincidental.
This tutorial was written using Corel PSP X and Jasc Animation Shop 3

To complete this tutorial you will need one tube of choice,
I am using the awesome artwork of Mark Yanko
which you can purchase here Creative Image Licensing and Management ,
or direct to his page here Mark Yanko Images and Tubes ,
one preset shape or tubed accent of choice,
one paper or pattern of choice, one mask of choice,
font of choice, and Mura Meister Copies plug in.

Now that you have chosen your tube or tubes
and preset shapes or accents we are ready to begin.

1. Open new canvas 600 x 600 fill with pattern or paper of choice

2. Create new raster layer and fill with color that compliments tube

3. Add mask layer ( may need to invert mask, once happy with Mask merge group )

4. Add tube of choice and position as desired
(yes this can include moving beneath your mask layer if you left that possibility open by inverting your mask )

By now you should have something that looks like this...

5. Create new raster layer and place preset shape, go to objects, align, center in canvas now
go to layers merge down
( if using an accent instead of a preset shape just paste as new layer )

6. Move your shape or accent layer beneath your tube layer

7. Go to Effects, Plug ins Mura Meister Copies, Spiral
( we will call this layer spiral )

You should now have something that looks like this

8. Duplicate your Spiral Layer and go to Image Rotate, Free Rotate, Right 15
( be certain that the all layers box is not checked )
( this layer will be Spiral 2 )

9. Duplicate This layer and repeat rotate
( this layer will be Spiral 3 )

10. Resize all layers.. I use 70 % as this will give a finished size of 420 x 420

11. It is now time to add artist © and your license number if using a licensed artist
as well as your watermark if you choose to do so

12. Add new raster layer above all other layers and add name

13. Open Animation Shop

14. Make Spiral 2 and 3 invisible

15. Copy Merged then go over to Animation Shop and paste as new Animation

16. Go back to PSP Close out ( make invisible) Spiral and make visible Spiral 2

17. Again Copy Merged and go back to Animation Shop this time right click on the previous
image and select paste after current frame

18. Back to PSP close out Spiral 2 and make visible Spiral 3

19. Once More Copy merged and back to Animation Shop paste after current frame

20. You may want to play with frame properties to achieve the speed and effect you desire
( I used 15 for this one ) otherwise just save as .gif and you're done!!!

~Tunnel Vision~

2008-09-21T15:03:00.001-04:00

Tunnel Vision

This tutorial was created by Shadow on 03-28-2007. any similarities to other
tutorials are purely accidental.

What you'll need. A background tube such as a misted landscape,
and a second tube of choice. I am using the Artwork of
Jay Trembly which can be purchased HERE
All effects are included with PSP so no need to search for filters or plug-ins,
and of course you need a font of your choice. As the supplies needed are
simple enough I will not be including any with this tutorial.

1. Open both tubes in PSP

2. Create a new image 500 by 500 transparent

3. create new raster layer flood fill this layer with a
dark color from your background tube

4. create new raster layer and flood fill with a lighter color from your
background tube

5. go to layers, new mask layer, from image, select your background tube
the drop down options bar source luminance, make sure that invert
mask data is not checked.

6. effects, distortion effects, ripple with these settings( horizontal 50, vertical 50
amplitude 10, wavelength 40, edge mode color black)

select layers, layer merge, merge group

7. select background tube, copy and then once again select your image paste as
new layer ( you may have to resize your tube layer, I used 80% )
you should have something similar to this

8. now select your second tube/ foreground tube copy and paste as new
layer then position were you feel it looks best

9. effects, 3D effects, drop shadow ( vertical 3, horizontal 3
opacity 50, blur 10, color... find what you think works best )

10. ( this step optional) go to image, picture frame, and select a frame that
works for you

11. Resize as desired add your watermark and text then merge all
flatten, and we're done...

Thank you for attempting this my first ever tutorial I hope you
found this tutorial easy to follow and fun to do