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Saturday, August 4, 2012
PTU Gods and Monsters tutorial
Supplies
Kit: The awesome PTU kit Sarcasm by Rissa's Designs available at Artistic Reality Talent
Tube: Bride of Frankenstein Pinup by Justin T. Coons available at Artistic Reality Talent
Mask: Vix_BigMask019 available here, or mask of choice
Template: Template 27 available here
Font: Helena Script or font of choice
Program of choice (this tutorial was written specifically for Photoshop users)
Don't forget to save frequently!
1. Open template, change image size to 72 ppi, 550w x 515h px (Alt+Ctrl+I), then change canvas size to 600x600 px (Alt+Ctrl+C) at 72 ppi.
2. Delete Raster 1 layer.
3. Open RDPP06, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above Raster 2 layer. Create clipping mask. (Right-click layer and select "Create Clipping Mask".)
4. Open tube, copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Create clipping mask. Change blend mode of layer to "Darker Color".
5. Open RDPP01, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above Copy of Raster 2 layer. Create clipping mask.
6. Open tube again, copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Create clipping mask. Change blend mode of layer to "Darker Color".
7. Open RDPP10, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above Copy (3) of Raster 2 layer. Create clipping mask.
8. Open tube again, copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Create clipping mask. Flip layer horizontally (Edit->Transform->Flip Horizontal). Change blend mode of layer to "Darker Color".
9. Open RDPP05, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above Copy (2) of Raster 2 layer. Create clipping mask.
10. Open tube again, copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Create clipping mask. Flip layer horizontally (Edit->Transform->Flip Horizontal). Change blend mode of layer to "Darker Color".
11. Open RDPP08, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above Raster 7 layer. Create clipping mask. Add Noise (Filter->Noise->Add Noise) 15% Monochromatic Gaussian.
12. Duplicate Noise layer and drag it above Raster 5. Create clipping mask
13. Do the same for Copy of Raster 5.
14. Open RDPP08, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above Raster 4 layer. Create clipping mask.
15. Open RDPP09, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above Copy of Raster 4 layer. Create clipping mask.
16. Duplicate layer, drag above Copy (2) of Raster 4 layer. Create clipping mask.
17. Open RDPP06, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above Raster 3 layer. Create clipping mask.
18. Open tube again, copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Create clipping mask. Change blend mode of layer to "Darker Color".
19. Open RDPP08, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above Raster 6 layer. Create clipping mask. Add Noise (Filter->Noise->Add Noise) 15% Monochromatic Gaussian.
20. On the left side, I placed these elements:
RD18, resized 65%, duplicated once (duplicated layer, change blend mode to "Color Dodge")
Resize as desired:
RD24
RD32
RD25
RD17
RD04
RD39
RD19
RD20
RD03
RD12
21. Open tube, copy and paste above previous layer.
22. Duplicate tube layer. Change blend mode to "Overlay" at 50% Opacity.
23. Add name above all other layers. I used Helena Script, size 150 black, 2px f3f2f9 stroke, with Bevel & Emboss.
24. Add wordart.
25. Add drop shadow to all elements if desired.
26. Open RDPP09, resize 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas.
27. Drag previous layer all the way to the bottom of layers. Add mask of choice (I used Vix_BigMask019) to layer {Press "Q" while on layer to enter quickmask selection, copy mask and paste, resize to fit canvas (Ctrl-T and then drag each side to edge of canvas, press enter to accept selection), Press "Q" again, then click on the button at the bottom of the layers that is a rectangle with a circle in the middle. Resize as desired and use eraser tool around edges.
28. Be sure to delete white background layer before saving.
29. Add your watermark, save as .png and you are finished!
*Note* I always save my tags as a .psd file in case I make mistakes and to offer to others.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
FTU Unbreakable tutorial
Supplies
Kit: The lovely FTU kit Goth This by A Taggers Scrap available here
Tube: Zombie Pin Up by Joahannah von Frankenstein available at Artistic Reality Talent
Texture: Broken Glass Textures here
Mask: WSL_Mask363 available here, or mask of choice
Font: Nina Script Demo or font of choice
Program of choice (this tutorial was written specifically for Photoshop users)
Don't forget to save frequently!
1. Open new image 600x600 px (Ctrl+N) at 72 ppi.
2. Open mesh, resize 90% copy and paste to canvas. Change color overlay to black. (Right-click layer and select "Blending Options").
3. Open frame3, resize %, copy and paste to canvas above previous layer.
4. Use Magic Wand Tool and select the inside of the frame.
5. Expand selection by 5px (Select->Modify->Expand). Create new layer and fill selection with white. Deselect selection (Ctrl+D)
6. Drag layer below frame layer.
7. Open paper5, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above square skew 1. Create clipping mask. (Right-click layer and select "Create Clipping Mask".)
8. Open Broken Glass Texture 01.jpg, resize to 902 x 600 px, Copy and paste to canvas. Create clipping mask. Change blend mode to "Hard Light".
9. Open tube close-up, copy and paste to canvas. Create clipping mask. Change blend mode to "Overlay".
10. Open bow3, copy and paste to canvas above frame layer, position as shown.
11. On the right side, I placed these elements:
flower2, resized 75%, duplicated once
rose (erase stem below leaves), duplicated once and rotated
deco2, resized 75%
heart1, resized 75%
flower2, resized 75%, duplicated once
flower1, resized 60%, duplicated once
flower2, resized 60%
12. Open tube, copy and paste above previous layer.
13. Duplicate tube layer, change blend mode to "Soft Light".
14. Add name above all other layers. I used Nina Script Demo, size 80 (or 100 for shorter name) black, with 2px stroke #8e0e3d.
15. Add wordart.
16. Add drop shadow to all elements if desired.
17. Create new layer, flood fill #cf1255. Drag layer to bottom of layers.
18. Open Broken Glass Texture 01.jpg, resize to 902 x 600 px, Copy and paste to canvas above flood filled layer, reposition as desired. Change blend mode to "Hard Light". Merge layer down. (Right-click and select merge down).
19. Add mask of choice (I used WSL_Mask363) to layer {Press "Q" while on layer to enter quickmask selection, copy mask and paste, resize to fit canvas (Ctrl-T and then drag each side to edge of canvas, press enter to accept selection), Press "Q" again, then click on the button at the bottom of the layers that is a rectangle with a circle in the middle. Resize as desired and use eraser tool around edges.
20. Be sure to delete white background layer before saving.
21. Add your watermark, save as .png and you are finished!
*Note* I always save my tags as a .psd file in case I make mistakes and to offer to others.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
PTU Devilish tutorial
Supplies
Kit: The awesome PTU kit Devilish by AmyMarie available at Artistic Reality Talent
Tube: 21-2 Devil Girl red by Martin Abel available at Creative Design Outlet
Mask: WSL_Mask363 available here, or mask of choice
Template: Template 159 available here
Font: Vtks Black or font of choice
Program of choice (this tutorial was written specifically for Photoshop users)
Don't forget to save frequently!
1. Open template, change image size to 550 x 550 px (Alt+Ctrl+I), then change canvas size to 600x600 px (Alt+Ctrl+C) at 72 ppi.
2. Delete info layer.
3. Open pp12, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above square skew 2. Create clipping mask. (Right-click layer and select "Create Clipping Mask".)
4. Open pp9, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above square skew 1. Create clipping mask.
5. Open pp6, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above circle layer. Create clipping mask.
6. Open pp8, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above rectangle solid layer. Create clipping mask.
7. Open pp2, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above rectangle fill layer. Create clipping mask.
8. Open pp3, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above rectangle frame layer. Create clipping mask.
9. Open pp010, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above circle frame fill layer. Create clipping mask.
10. Open tube, copy and paste above previous layer. Create clipping mask. Change blending mode to "Color Dodge".
11. Open pp3, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above circle frame layer. Create clipping mask.
12. On the right side, I placed these elements (below the duplicated tube layer):
MoonWGlow, resized 50%
deadtree
deadleaves, resized 80%
box, resized 50%
candles1, resized 80%
chalicerose, resized 50%
CLAWEDHEART, resized 30%
devilbird, resized 25%
e1, resized 25%
flower5, resized 25%
13. Open tube, copy and paste above previous layer.
14. Add name above all other layers. I used Vtks Black, size 125 black, with 2px stroke #9d0b08.
15. Add wordart.
16. Add drop shadow to all elements if desired.
17. Open pp021, resize 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas.
18. Drag previous layer all the way to the bottom of layers. Add mask of choice (I used WSL_Mask363) to layer {Press "Q" while on layer to enter quickmask selection, copy mask and paste, resize to fit canvas (Ctrl-T and then drag each side to edge of canvas, press enter to accept selection), Press "Q" again, then click on the button at the bottom of the layers that is a rectangle with a circle in the middle. Resize as desired and use eraser tool around edges.
19. Be sure to delete white background layer before saving.
20. Add your watermark, save as .png and you are finished!
*Note* I always save my tags as a .psd file in case I make mistakes and to offer to others.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
PTU Let Freedom Ring forum set tutorial
Supplies
Kit: The beautiful PTU kit Fun at the Beach by Amy Marie available at Artistic Reality Talent
Tube: Made in USA by Ange 10 available at Artistic Reality Talent
Template: Forum Set Template 2 by Me! available here
Wordart: Let Freedom Ring from Patriotic Wordart set
Fonts: Freebooter Script or font of choice
Program of choice (this tutorial was written specifically for Photoshop users)
1. Open THD_ForumSetBanner template, change canvas size to 600 x 350 px (Alt+Ctrl+C).
2. Delete copyright layer.
3. Select remaining layers and move down until frames touch the bottom, your canvas should look like this:
4. Open pp1, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above background layer. Create clipping mask. (Right-click layer and select "Create Clipping Mask".)
5. Open tube, resize as desired, copy and paste to canvas. Create clipping mask, change blend mode to "Overlay". Position on right side.
6. Duplicate layer (Ctrl+J). Move to left side.
7. Open A_LightHouse, resize 75%, copy and paste to canvas. Create clipping mask.
8. I placed these elements on the right side:
A_Fernleaves, resized 75%, duplicated once and flipped horizontally (Edit->Transform->Flip Horizontally)
A_Flower, resized 50%, rotated slightly
A_Starswand
A_LifeAnc, resized 50%
A_Flower, resized 50%
A_Firework2, resized 15%
A_crate, resized 40%
A_BeachBall, resized 40%
9. Merge above layers. Duplicate layer, flip horizontally and position on the left side. Select both layers and create clipping mask.
10. Add name. I used Freebooter Script 55 pt color #181941 with 3px stroke #e40404.
11. Duplicate name layer and change stroke to 1px white.
12. Open wordart, resize 275 x 36. Copy and paste to canvas. Open blending options (Right-click and select "Blending Options") Select color overlay and change color to #181941. Select stroke, 3px #e40404.
13. Duplicate wordart layer and change stroke to 1px white.
14. Merge two layers of wordart.
15. Open tube, resize as desired. Copy and paste to canvas. Position slightly to the left of the middle.
16. Duplicate tube layer and drag above all other layers. Use eraser around the bottom so that tube appears to come out of frame.
17. Duplicate wordart layer and drag above tube layer. Position at bottom of tube.
18. Above frame bg layer, create new layer (Ctrl+N) flood fill with color #181941. Create clipping mask.
18. Open pp010, resize to 600 x 600. Copy and paste to canvas above inner background layer. Create clipping mask.
19. Open pp011, resize to 600 x 600. Copy and paste to canvas above outer background layer. Create clipping mask.
20. Duplicate layer, change blend mode to "Color Dodge". Create clipping mask.
21. Add drop shadow to layers if desired.
22. Add your watermark, save as .png and you are finished with the banner!
Avi (very easy once banner is completed)
1. Open THD_ForumSetAvi Template.
2. Select the following layers above background layer in the banner: paper layer and one of the cluster layers. Merge layers. Copy and paste to Avi above background layer.
3. Resize to fit (Ctrl+T, lock aspect ratio and drag inwards at corner)
4. Select tube layer in the banner. Copy and paste to Avi canvas.
5. Make sure all above layers are below frame layers.
6. Copy layer above frame bg layer of banner, copy and paste above frame bg layer of avi. Create clipping mask.
6. Do the same for inner background layers.
7. Do the same for outer background layers.
8. Add initial, I used Freebooter Script 72 pt color #181941 with 3px stroke #e40404.
9. Duplicate initial layer and change stroke to 1px white.
10. Add your watermark, save as .png and you are finished with the avi!
*Note* I always save my tags as a .psd file in case I make mistakes and to offer to others.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
PTU Summer tutorial
Supplies
Kit: The pretty PTU kit Bottoms Up by Amy Marie available at Artistic Reality Talent
Tube: Sweetheart Adeline by Zlata M available at Pics For Design
Mask: EMB_Mask2_ByElla available at Creative Misfits Creations here, or mask of choice
Template: Collab Tempz1 Temp3_Dwana_Stef available here:
Font: Sverige Script Decorated or font of choice
Program of choice (this tutorial was written specifically for Photoshop users)
Don't forget to save frequently!
1. Open template, change image size to 550 x 471 px (Alt+Ctrl+I), then change canvas size to 600x600 px (Alt+Ctrl+C).
2. Delete copyright layer.
3. Open sun, resize 50% copy and paste above background layer. Position in the upper left.
4. Open BU_PalmTree, resize 50% copy and paste above previous layer. Position on the upper left.
5. Open sandAM12, copy and paste above previous layer, flip vertically (Edit->Transform->Flip Vertical). Position on the bottom.
6. Open pp7, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above back rectangle layer. Create clipping mask. (Right-click layer and select "Create Clipping Mask".)
7. Open pp4, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above small oval left layer. Create clipping mask.
8. Open pp4, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above small oval right layer. Create clipping mask.
9. Open pp3, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above top rectangle layer. Create clipping mask.
10. Open pp3, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above top rectangle layer. Create clipping mask.
11. Open pp022, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above top rectangle layer. Create clipping mask.
12. Create new layer above dotted rectangle layer, flood fill black, then create clipping mask.
13. Create new layer above swirl layer, flood fill #ff1ec1, then create clipping mask.
14. Create new layer above doodle layer, flood fill black, then create clipping mask.
15. Create new layer above large oval layer, flood fill #8b0546, then create clipping mask.
16. Create new layer above tiny wordart layer, flood fill black, then create clipping mask.
17. Open pp012, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above top rectangle layer. Create clipping mask. Should look like this so far:
18. Open tube, copy and paste above previous layer. Resize as desired. Create clipping mask.
19. Duplicate tube layer, do not create clipping mask with this one. Use your eraser tool to erase any part of the tube that hangs over the bottom.
20. On the right side, I placed these elements (below the duplicated tube layer):
BU_Mask2, resized 50%
BU_Crab, resized 25%
21. On the left side, I placed these elements (below the duplicated tube layer):
BU_Surfboard2, resized 80%
BU_Slice1, resized 25%
BU_SkullyLilly3, resized 25%
BU_SkullyLilly2, resized 25%
starfishs, resized 75%
flower, resized 25%
cocktail 1, resized 20%
22. Add name above all other layers. I used Sverige Script Decorated, size 72 #fe1ec0, with 2px stroke white.
23. Add drop shadow to all elements if desired.
24. Open pp021, resize 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas.
25. Drag previous layer all the way to the bottom of layers. Add mask of choice (I used EMB_Mask2_ByElla) to layer {Press "Q" while on layer to enter quickmask selection, copy mask and paste, resize to fit canvas (Ctrl-T and then drag each side to edge of canvas, press enter to accept selection), Press "Q" again, then click on the button at the bottom of the layers that is a rectangle with a circle in the middle. Resize as desired and use eraser tool around edges.
26. Be sure to delete white background layer before saving.
27. Add your watermark, save as .png and you are finished!
*Note* I always save my tags as a .psd file in case I make mistakes and to offer to others.
Monday, June 18, 2012
FTU Death Is Only tutorial
Supplies
Kit: The lovely FTU kit Dark of the Night by Gothic Inspirations available here
Tube: Summer's Dying by Joahannah von Frankenstein available at Artistic Reality Talent
Mask: TBT_MCMask4 by Tonya at Creative Misfits available here, or mask of choice
Template: MV_Template27 by MelissaV available here
Wordart: supplied below
Font: Sverige Script Decorated or font of choice
Program of choice (this tutorial was written specifically for Photoshop users)
Don't forget to save frequently!
1. Open template, change canvas size to 600x600 px (Alt+Ctrl+C).
2. Delete copyright layer.
3. Open Web-GI_DOTN, copy and paste above background layer.
4. Open Paper2Purple-GI_DOTN, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above frame layer. Create clipping mask. (Right-click layer and select "Create Clipping Mask".)
5. Open Paper3Purple-GI_DOTN, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above bottom rectangle layer. Create clipping mask.
6. Open Paper1Purple-GI_DOTN, resize to 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas above top rectangle layer. Create clipping mask.
7. Open tube, copy and paste above previous layer. Change blend mode to Overlay. Resize as desired. Create clipping mask.
8. On the right side, I placed these elements:
RibbonFoldedDark-GI_DOTN, resized 50% and rotated
Leaves-GI_DOTN, resized 50%, duplicated once
Leaves2-GI_DOTN, resized 50%
Flower-GI_DOTN, resized 50%
Geode-GI_DOTN, resized 25%, duplicated once
Flower2-GI_DOTN, resized 30%, duplicated once
FlowerString-GI_DOTN, resized 35%, duplicated once
9. Merge layers in step 8, duplicate and flip horizontally, move to left side, rotate slightly.
Should look like this so far:
10. Open MoonHalfCluster-GI_DOTN, resize 25%, copy and paste to canvas, position in the upper right.
11. Copy and paste tube again, above top line layer. Resize as desired.
12. Add wordart provided here:
13. Add name. I used Sverige Script Decorated, size 50 #833d7f, with 2px stroke black.
14. Add drop shadow to all elements if desired.
15. Open Paper4Purple-GI_DOTN, resize 600 x 600 px, copy and paste to canvas.
16. Drag previous layer all the way to the bottom of layers. Add mask of choice (I used TBT_MCMask4) to layer {Press "Q" while on layer to enter quickmask selection, copy mask and paste, resize to fit canvas (Ctrl-T and then drag each side to edge of canvas, press enter to accept selection), Press "Q" again, then click on the button at the bottom of the layers that is a rectangle with a circle in the middle. Resize as desired.
17. Be sure to delete white background layer before saving.
18. Add your watermark, save as .png and you are finished!
*Note* I always save my tags as a .psd file in case I make mistakes and to offer to others.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
PTU A Gothic Obsession forum set tutorial
Supplies
Kit: The gorgeous PTU kit Gothic Obsessions by Crystal's Creations available at Artistic Reality Talent
Tube: Nana by Virgo available at Pics For Design
Template: Forum Set Template 1 by Me! available here!
Fonts: Angelic War or font of choice
Program of choice (this tutorial was written specifically for Photoshop users)
Don't forget to save frequently! *Note I didn't put how much I resized elements, since you might want to play with the sizes.
1. Open THD_ForumSetBanner template, change canvas size to 599w x 425h px (Alt+Ctrl+C).
2. Delete Info layer.
3. Select remaining layers and down slightly, your canvas should look like this (click to see larger image):
4. Open paper 1, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above blue circle 2. Create clipping mask. (Right-click layer and select "Create Clipping Mask".)
5. Open tube, copy and paste to canvas above previous layer, position on the right side. Create clipping mask. Change blending mode to "Soft Light".
6. Duplicate layer and position on the left side. Flip Horizontally (Edit->Transform->Flip Horizontal). Create clipping mask.
7. Open gothic e24, copy and paste to canvas above Previous layer. Position on the left. Create clipping mask.
8. Duplicate layer and position on the right side. Create clipping mask.
9. On the right side, I placed these elements in this order and resized each as shown. Create clipping mask after each one:
gothic e40, duplicated once
gothic e34, duplicate and select "overlay" blend mode then merge down
Duplicate above layer 3 times
gothic e17, duplicated once
gothic e4
gothic e11
gothic e7, duplcate layer and select "Overlay" blend mode
gothic e9
gothic e40
gothic e27
gothic e35
gothic e28
10. When positioned as desired, merge the layers in step 9.
11. Open gothic e36, copy and paste to canvas. Create clipping mask.
12. Duplicate layer with cluster of elements, flip horizontally and position on the right side.
13. Change the color of the frames if desired. You can use a paper or flood fill a layer and create clipping mask, or you can use a color overlay (in the layer styles).
14. Open tube, resize so it fits canvas, no larger than 420 px in height. Copy and paste to canvas. Position as desired.
15. Add name. I used Angelic War 72 pt black with 2px stroke #780000 (blend mode of stroke set to "Hard Light").
16. Add drop shadow to layers if desired.
17. Add your watermark, save as .png and you are finished with the banner!
Avi (very easy once banner is completed)
1. Open THD_ForumSetAvi Template.
2. Select these layers from the banner: both background layers and one of the clusters.
3. With two background layers selected, resize to fit (Ctrl+T, lock aspect ratio and drag inwards at corner)
4. Select cluster layer and resize as shown (Click for larger view):
5. Open tube again resize as desired and copy and paste to canvas.
6. Make sure all above layers are below frame layers.
7. Add initial, I used Angelic War 85 pt black with 2px stroke #780000.
8. Add your watermark, save as .png and you are finished with the avi!
*Note* I always save my tags as a .psd file in case I make mistakes and to offer to others.
Hope this tutorial was easy to follow, as always, feel free to use the tutorial as a reference and put your own spin to it. Would love to see any results, send to janey0531@gmail.com
Saturday, May 26, 2012
FTU Alice in Zombieland tutorial
Supplies
Tube: Alice in Zombieland by Joahannah von Frankenstein aka Koffin Kandy available at Artistic Reality Talent
Mask: HorsePlay's Pasture Mask 19 available here!
Wordart: Available here!
Font: Sverige Script Decorated or font of choice
Program of choice (this tutorial was written specifically for Photoshop users)
Don't forget to save frequently!
1. Open new image 600 x 600 px.
2. Open DBV Alice in Wonderland element (14), resize 90%. Copy and paste to canvas. Reposition on the right side.
3. Duplicate layer and change blend mode to "Linear Burn".
4. Open DBV_TheWitchesDen_element (52) copy and paste to canvas.
5. Open DBV_TheWitchesDen_element (16), resize 50%. Copy and paste to canvas. Reposition on the right side.
6. Open DBV_TheWitchesDen_element (53), resize 50%. Copy and paste to canvas. Reposition on the right side.
7. Open DBV_TheWitchesDen_element (29), resize 90%. Copy and paste to canvas. Reposition near the bottom.
8. Open DBV_TheWitchesDen_element (49), copy and paste to canvas. Reposition on the right side.
9. Open DBV Alice in Wonderland element (4), copy and paste to canvas. Reposition on the right side.
10. Open DBV Alice in Wonderland element (25), resize 75%. Copy and paste to canvas. Position on the left side.
11. Duplicate layer, change blend mode to "Linear Burn" 50% Opacity. Merge layer down. (Right-click and select "Merge Down")
12. Duplicate layer. Flip horizontally (Edit->Transform->Flip Horizontal). Position on the right side.
13. Open DBV_TheWitchesDen_element (15), resize 60%. Copy and paste to canvas. Position on the right side.
14. Open DBV Alice in Wonderland element (26), resize 50%. Copy and paste to canvas. Position on the left side.
15. Duplicate layer, change blend mode to "Linear Burn" 75% Opacity. Merge layer down.
16. Duplicate layer, position on the right side.
17. Open DBV Alice in Wonderland element (25), resize 75%. Copy and paste to canvas. Position in the middle.
18. Using you Magic Wand tool, click inside the keyhole. Create a new layer and fill the selection with any color.
19. Open DBV Alice in Wonderland paper, resize to 600 x 600 (Alt+Ctrl+I). Copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Create clipping mask. Merge layer down.
20. Open tube, Resize as desired (I resized the full version 40%). Copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Create clipping mask. Flip horizontally. Change blend mode to "Linear Light".
21. Open DBV_TheWitchesDen_element (35), copy and paste to canvas. Place on left side.
22. Duplicate layer, then position on the right side.
23. Use eraser tool to clean up around the edges.
24. Open DBV Alice in Wonderland element (24), resize 50%. Copy and paste to canvas. Position on the bottom right.
25. Open DBV Alice in Wonderland element (15), resize 50%. Copy and paste to canvas. Position on the bottom right.
26. Open DBV Alice in Wonderland element (29), resize 75%. Copy and paste to canvas. Position on the bottom right.
27. Open tube and resize 75%. Copy and paste to canvas above all other layers.
28. Duplicate layer and set blend mode to "Overlay" at 50% Opacity.
29. Open wordart supplied below and paste to upper right of template.
30. Add name. I used Sverige Script Decorated font in black, 72pt, with 2px stroke #638ecb.
31. Add drop shadow to layers if desired.
32. Open paper of choice, I used DBV_TheWitchesDenpapers (5), resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas.
33. Drag previous layer all the way to the bottom. Add mask (I used Mask HorsePlay's Pasture Mask 19) to layer {Press "Q" while on layer to enter quickmask selection, copy mask and paste, resize to fit canvas (Ctrl-T and then drag each side to edge of canvas, press enter to accept selection), Press "Q" again, then click on the button at the bottom of the layers that is a rectangle with a circle in the middle. Resize as desired.
34. Be sure to delete white background layer before saving.
35. Add your watermark, save as .png and you are finished!
*Note* I always save my tags as a .psd file in case I make mistakes and to offer to others.
Full size of wordart just in case you want!
Friday, May 25, 2012
In the Sand extras
Made using gorgeous artwork by Scott See available at Artistic Reality Talent and a beautiful PTU kit by Jackie's Jewels called Toes in the Sand!
Enjoy!
Click to view full sized!
And one for Hookah!
Saturday, May 19, 2012
PTU She Wears Death tutorial
Supplies
Kit: The amazing PTU kit Dark October by Creationz by WitchysHeart available only at ART
Tube: Zombie Girl Pinup-flat by Kitamu Latham-Sampier available at Artistic Reality Talent
Mask: yezmask067 by Yez available here, or mask of choice
Template: PD_Template 37 by Paradise Designs available here
Wordart: Available below!
Font: Docteur Atomic or font of choice
Program of choice (this tutorial was written specifically for Photoshop users)
Don't forget to save frequently!
1. Open template, change image size to 550 x 403 px (Alt+Ctrl+I). Change canvas size to 600x600 px (Alt+Ctrl+C).
2. Delete Raster 8 layer.
3. Open WH-Moon#2, resize 33%. Copy and paste above Background layer.
4. Select all layers except L Square and R Square. Move down until template looks like this (Click to see original size!):
5. Open WH-Fog, resize 75%. Copy and paste to canvas above Moon layer. Position near the top of the canvas.
6. Open WH-Rusted Mesh, copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Rotate 90 degrees to the right (Edit->Transform->Rotate 90-degrees CW). Reposition as desired.
7. Open WH-Paper#3, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above Rectangle layer. Create clipping mask. (Right-click layer and select "Create Clipping Mask".)
8. Open WH-Paper#11, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above R Square layer. Create clipping mask.
9. Duplicate layer (Ctrl-J), drag layer above L Square layer. Create clipping mask.
10. Open tube, copy and paste above previous layer. Position as desired. Create clipping mask. Change blending modes to "Overlay".
11. Open WH-Frame #3, resize 40%. Copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Rotate and postion above left square.
12. Duplicate. Flip horizontally. (Edit->Transform->Flip Horizontal). Position over right square.
13. Open WH-Paper#15, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above Circle layer. Create clipping mask.
14. Open WH-Frame #4, resize 43%. Copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Position over circle layer.
15. Open WH-Paper#10, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above Dotted Circle layer. Create clipping mask.
16. Open WH-MusicNotes#1, resize 75%. Copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Position as shown:
17. Open WH-Paper#5, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above Fat Bar layer. Create clipping mask.
18. Open WH-Paper#12, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above Thin Bar layer. Create clipping mask.
19. Open WH-BarbedWire#1, resize 70%. Copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Position over bar layers.
20. On the right side, I placed these elements:
WH-Tombstone #1 resized 30%
WH-Ivy resized 40%
WH-Rose#3 resized 20%
WH-Tombstone #2 resized 25%
WH-Candle #1 resized 10%
WH-Rose#2 resized 15% duplicated once and copy flipped horizontally
WH-Candle #2 resized 15%
WH-Skull #3 resized 25%
21. On the left side, I placed these elements:
WH-Bass Guitar resized 15%
WH-Guitar resized 15%
WH-MusicNotes#2
22. Open tube and resize 67%. Copy and paste to canvas above all other layers.
23. Duplicate layer and set blend mode to "Overlay" at 50% Opacity.
24. Open wordart supplied below and paste to upper left side of template.
25. Add name. I used Docteur Atomic font in black, 100pt, with 2px stroke #14b00a blend mode (of stroke) "Hard Light".
26. Add drop shadow to layers if desired.
27. Open WH-Paper#6, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas.
28. Drag previous layer all the way to the bottom. Add mask (I used Mask yezmask067 by Yez) to layer {Press "Q" while on layer to enter quickmask selection, copy mask and paste, resize to fit canvas (Ctrl-T and then drag each side to edge of canvas, press enter to accept selection), Press "Q" again, then click on the button at the bottom of the layers that is a rectangle with a circle in the middle. Resize as desired.
29. Be sure to delete white background layer before saving.
30. Add your watermark, save as .png and you are finished!
*Note* I always save my tags as a .psd file in case I make mistakes and to offer to others.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
PTU Gone tutorial
Since it is Mother's Day tomorrow, I decided to make a tag in memory of her!
Supplies
Kit: The amazing PTU kit Death of A Rose by Tragic Scraps available at ART
Tube: Individual Tube 34-1 by Anna Marine available at CDO
Mask: MC_MisfitChoiceMask5 by Melissa from Creative Misfits available here , or mask of choice
Template: Template 220 by Denny available here
Fonts: Mesquite Std and Respective or fonts of choice
Program of choice (this tutorial was written specifically for Photoshop users)
Don't forget to save frequently!
1. Open template, change canvas size to 600 x 600 px (Alt+Ctrl+C). Change resolution to 72 pixels/inch but keep image size 600 x 600 px (Alt+Ctrl+I).
2. Delete Raster 1 and small white shape layers.
3. Select remaining layers and move up slightly, your canvas should look like this (click for larger view):
4. Open Mash Tagback, resize 71%. Copy and paste above back layer. Duplicate (Ctrl +J) 3 times and position in corners.
5. Open Paper 12, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above blue circle 2. Create clipping mask. (Right-click layer and select "Create Clipping Mask".)
6. Duplicate layer twice and drag one above Raster 5 and one above Raster 8. Create clipping mask both times.
7. Open tube, select close-up (layer 4), copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Create clipping mask. Change blending mode to "Hard Light".
8. Open Paper 13, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above white shape 2. Create clipping mask.
9. Paste tube close-up above previous layer, reposition as desired. Create clipping mask. Change blending mode to "Darker Color".
10. Open Paper 16, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above blue rectangle. Create clipping mask.
11. Paste tube close-up above previous layer, reposition as desired. Create clipping mask. Change blending mode to "Hard Light".
12. Open Paper 12, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above black strip. Create clipping mask.
13. Open Feather 1, resize 50%. Copy and paste to canvas above Previous layer. Position in the upper right.
14. Duplicate layer (Ctrl-J). Flip Horizontally (Edit->Transform->Flip Horizontal). Position in the upper left of canvas.
15. Open Ribbon 4, resize 50%. Copy and paste to canvas above Previous layer. Rotate (Ctrl-T) and position on the right side.
16. Duplicate layer (Ctrl-J). Flip Horizontally. Position on the left side and rotate slightly.
17. Open Rose 11, resize 50%. Copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Position on the left side.
18. Open Rose 17, resize 50%. Copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Position on the left side.
19. Open Paper 11, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above light blue shape. Create clipping mask.
20. Paste tube close-up above previous layer, reposition as desired on the right side. Duplicate layer and flip horizontally move to the left side. Create clipping mask with both layers. Change blending mode of both layers to "Hard Light".
21. Open Paper 16, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above light blue shape. Create clipping mask.
Copy and paste layer 1 of tube above previous layer. Reposition as shown. Duplicate layer. Change original layer's opacity to 20% and then change blend mode of the copy to "Vivid Light". Create clipping mask with both layers.
24. I placed these elements (see placement below or on tag) on the
Left side:
Rose Petal Scatter resized 50%
Vine resized 40%
Grave 1 resized 50%
Clock2 resized 50%
Rose 10 resized 35%
Clock 1 resized 50%
Love Potion 1 resized 25%
Lantern 1 resized 50%
Candle 2 resized 40%
Candle Cluster 1 resized 25%
Stash Box resized 25%
Upper right:
Bow 1 resized 30%
25. Open tube (layer 1) and copy and paste to canvas above all other layers.
26. Duplicate layer and set blend mode to "Overlay".
27. Place these elements on the left side as shown:
Candle Book and Rose 1 resized 25%
PockeWatch 25%
28. Create wordart or use premade wordart here:
I used Mesquite Std 72 pt color #3f0e35 with 2px stroke black (blend mode of stroke set to "Linear Dodge Add") and Respective 72 pt black with 2px stroke #541c49 (blend mode of stroke set to "Linear Dodge Add").
29. Add name. I used Respective 125 pt (may need to be smaller depending on length of name) black with 2px stroke #541c49 (blend mode of stroke set to "Linear Dodge Add").
30. If desired add a name and date. For date, I used Mesquite Std 30 pt black with 2px stroke #3f0e35 (blend mode of stroke set to "Linear Dodge Add") and for name I used Respective 85 pt black with 2px stroke #541c49 (blend mode of stroke set to "Linear Dodge Add").
31. Add drop shadow to layers if desired.
32. Open Paper 15, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas.
33. Drag previous layer all the way to the bottom. Add mask (I used Mask MC_MisfitChoiceMask5 by Melissa) to layer {Press "Q" while on layer to enter quickmask selection, copy mask and paste, resize to fit canvas (Ctrl-T and then drag each side to edge of canvas, press enter to accept selection), Press "Q" again, then click on the button at the bottom of the layers that is a rectangle with a circle in the middle. Resize as desired.
34. Be sure to delete background layer before saving.
35. Add your watermark, save as .png and you are finished!
*Note* I always save my tags as a .psd file in case I make mistakes and to offer to others.
Here is the sample without name and date:
Friday, May 11, 2012
FTU Great Minds tutorial
Supplies
Kit: The awesome (now) FTU kit Evil Ann & Andy by Wicked Princess Scraps
Tube: Cortney Zombie by Scott See available at Artistic Reality Talent
Mask: Misfitsmask#4madebyLNM-12 by LindaNM from Creative Misfits available here, or mask of choice
Template: template_1 by Angelique available here
Wordart: supplied below
Font: PR8 Charade or font of choice
Program of choice (this tutorial was written specifically for Photoshop users)
Don't forget to save frequently!
1. Open template, change resolution to 72 pixels/inch and then image size to 550x516 px (Alt+Ctrl+I). Change canvas size to 600x600 px (Alt+Ctrl+C).
2. Open WP_EAA_BLOODSPLATTER, copy and paste above Raster 1 layer. Duplicate (Ctrl +J) 3 times and position in corners.
3. Open WP_EAA_FENCING, resize 70%. Copy and paste above previous layers. Position in the center.
4. Leave Raster 9 and its copy as is.
5. Open WP_EAA_PP10, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above Raster 2. Add noise (Filter->Noise->Add Noise), 30%, Gaussian Distribution, Monochromatic. Create clipping mask. (Right-click layer and select "Create Clipping Mask".)
6. Duplicate layer twice and drag one above Raster 5 and one above Raster 8. Create clipping mask both times.
7. Open WP_EAA_PP11, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above Raster 3. Create clipping mask.
8. Open WP_EAA_TREE, resize 90% Copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Position on the left side of template. Create clipping mask.
9. Duplicate previous layer and drag layer to the top of the template. Use your eraser tool to erase bottom of tree so it appears to come out of the template.
10. Leave Raster 4 as is.
11. Open WP_EAA_PP2, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above Raster 6. Create clipping mask.
12. Open WP_EAA_PP4, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above Raster 10. Create clipping mask.
13. Open tube, copy and paste above previous layer. Duplicate layer. Create clipping mask for both layers. Change blending modes to "Soft Light". Position on opposite sides as desired.
14. Leave Copy of Raster 10 alone.
15. Open WP_EAA_PP1, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas above Raster 7. Create clipping mask.
16. WP_EAA_CEMETARY, copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Duplicate layer and change blending mode to "Overlay". Create clipping mask with both layers.
17. Open tube, copy and paste to canvas above previous layer, reposition as desired. Duplicate layer. Change original layer's opacity to 20% and then change blend mode of the copy to "Vivid Light". Create clipping mask with both layers.
18. On the right side, I placed these elements:
WP_EAA_BLOODYROE resized 20% and duplicate 2 times (along the right side)
WP_EAA_CORNER resized 60% and rotated slightly
WP_EAA_TOMBSTONE resized 35%
WP_EAA_ROPE resized 30%
WP_EAA_AX resized 50%
WP_EAA_B LOODYBOX resized 20%
WP_EAA_BLOODYBOTTLE resized 30%
WP_EAA_BLOODYKEYS resized 15% and flipped horizontally
WP_EAA_SKELOTONHANDSINCAN resized 35%
WP_EAA_BRAIN resized 23% duplicated (with duplicated layer set to "Linear Light" blend mode)
WP_EAA_BLOODYKNIFE resized 35%
WP_EAA_GUN resized 25%
19. Open WP_EAA_BULLETHOLES and resize 11%. Copy and paste to canvas, set to "Hard Light" blend mode and dupicate a few times. Place as desired.
20. Open tube and resize 55%. Copy and paste to canvas above all other layers.
21. Duplicate layer and set blend mode to "Soft Light" at 50% Opacity.
22. Open wordart supplied below (right-click and save) and paste to upper right of template.
23. Add name. I used PR8Charade font in black, 100pt, with 2px stroke #6f0404.
26. Add drop shadow to layers if desired.
27. Open WP_EAA_PP3, resize to 600 x 600 px. Copy and paste to canvas.
28. Drag previous layer all the way to the bottom. Add mask (I used Mask Misfitsmask#4madebyLNM-12 by LindaNM) to layer {Press "Q" while on layer to enter quickmask selection, copy mask and paste, resize to fit canvas (Ctrl-T and then drag each side to edge of canvas, press enter to accept selection), Press "Q" again, then click on the button at the bottom of the layers that is a rectangle with a circle in the middle. Resize as desired.
28. Be sure to delete white background layer before saving.
29. Add your watermark, save as .png and you are finished!
*Note* I always save my tags as a .psd file in case I make mistakes and to offer to others.
Made one for Shani too!
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