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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.
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.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
PTU Summertime tutorial
Supplies
Kit: The gorgeous PTU kit Tropical Paradise by Karra's Kreative Korner
Tube: Ashley by Ellie Milk available at Pics For Design
Mask: ddspar10 by Sharon available here, or mask of choice
Template: BP_template19 by BeckyP available here
Font: Helena Script ES 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 ppi and resize to 475 x 475 px (Alt+Ctrl+I). Change canvas size to 600 x 600 px (Alt+Ctrl+C).
2. Delete the credits, sun and all flower layers.
3. Open KK_net, resize 75%, copy and paste to canvas above white background layer. Position on the right side.
4. Open KK_sand, copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Position at the bottom of canvas.
5. Open KK_sun, resize 50%, copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Position in the top left.
6. Delete lg.light gray circle, shadow, circle 2bg, circle 2, shadow and circle 1 bg layers. (everything from previous layer up to circle 1 layer.
7. Open kkpaper4, copy and paste to canvas above circle 1 layer. Create clipping mask (right-click layer and select "Create Clipping Mask").
8. Open KK_tall grass, resize 50%, copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Position in the top left.
9. Open KK_frame1, resize 75%, copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Position over circle.
10. Open KK_fern, resize 75%, copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Position on right side.
11. Open kkpaper7, copy and paste to canvas above raster 1 layer. Create clipping mask (right-click layer and select "Create Clipping Mask").
12. Paste tube close-up above previous layer, reposition and resize as desired. Create clipping mask. Change blending mode to "Pin Light".
13. Delete shadow, frame bg and frame layers.
14. Open KK_frame4, resize 60%, copy and paste to canvas above previous layer. Position on right side and rotate to cover Raster 1 layer.
15. On the left side, I placed these elements:
KK_palm tree1, resized 75%
KK_tiki table, resized 50%
KK_cocktail, resized 15%
16. On the right side, I placed these elements:
KK_flower branch, resized 50%
KK_hibiscus2, resized 35%
KK_hibiscus1, resized 30%
KK_flower1, resized 15%
KK_flower4, resized 25%
KK_grapes, resized 25%
KK_pineapple, resized 25%
KK_coconut, resized 20%
17. Open KK_sparkles, resize 75%, flip image horizontally. Copy and paste to canvas, reposition as desired.
18. Select all the layers of the wordart and reposition as shown.
19. Paste full version of desired tube to canvas above Sparkles layer. Resized and position as desired.
20. Open kkpaper1, copy and paste to canvas above Summer layer. Create clipping mask.
21. Open kkpaper11, copy and paste to canvas above Time layer. Create clipping mask.
22. Add name. I used Helena Script ES 125 pt (may need to be smaller depending on length of name) #fef441 with 2px stroke #66d7ee.
23. Add drop shadow to layers if desired.
24. Open kkpaper1, copy and paste to canvas.
25. Drag previous layer all the way to the bottom. Add mask (I used ddspar10 by Sharon) 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.
26. Be sure to delete background layer before saving.
27. Add your watermark, save as .png and you are finished!
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 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.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
PTU Sweet As Honey tutorial
Supplies
Kit: The cute PTU kit Summer Buzz by Karra's Kreative Korner , available exclusively at Artistic Reality Talent
Tube: Tasty Treat by Barbara Jensen available here
Mask: WSL_Mask289 available here, or mask of choice
Template: BeMine by Scarlet available at Creative Misfits Creations (scroll down until you see Scarlet's name!)
Wordart: supplied below
Font: Lemondrop 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 550x550 px (Alt+Ctrl+I). Change canvas size to 600x600 px (Alt+Ctrl+C).
2. Delete the following 6 layers:
My
beats for you
Layer 1
BeMine text
be mine - be mine... copy 2
be mine - be mine... copy
3. Remove layer fx from remaining layers (drag effects to trash bin icon at bottom of layers.)
4. Move the bottom 2 layers down slightly. Then move the top 4 layers to the right slightly as shown (click to see full size):
5. Open KKpaper11, copy and paste to canvas above frame layer. Create clipping mask. (Right-click layer and select "Create Clipping Mask".)
6. Open KKpaper2, copy and paste to canvas above rectangle layer. Create clipping mask.
7. Open KK_netting, copy and paste above previous layer. (I added drop shadow to mine while I was working so it was visible).
8. Open KKpaper7, copy and paste to canvas above large square layer. Create clipping mask.
9. Delete the frame layer that is below the large square layer.
10. Open KK_frame1, resize 75%. Copy and paste above previous layers. Rotate slightly counter-clockwise and position so that it covers large square layer.
12. Delete the frame layer below the circle layer.
13, Open KKpaper12, copy and paste to canvas above circle layer. Create clipping mask.
14. Open KK_frame3, resize 50%. Copy and paste above previous layer. Position so that it frames the circle layer.
15. Open KKpaper11, copy and paste to canvas above frame layer (below small square layer). Create clipping mask.
16. Open tube (I used orange and black layers since the orange is close to the colors of the kit), change blend mode to "Hard Light", then create clipping mask.
17. Open KKpaper2, copy and paste to canvas above small square layer. Create clipping mask.
18. Copy and paste tube again above previous layer. Resize as desired. Erase any part of the tube that hangs below the template.
19. Duplicate layer. Change blending mode of duplicated layer to "Screen" with 60% Opacity.
20. On the left side, I placed these elements:
KK_ribbon3, resized 50% duplicated once and placed around the left side and bottom of green frame
KK_leaf1, resized 50%, duplicated once
KK_heart flower, resized 50%
KK_leaf2, resized 40%, duplicated once
KK_leaf1, resized 30%, duplicated once
and
KK_wired heart, resized 80% (place across bottom)
KK_bow1, resized 40% (place on the upper right side)
21. On the left side, place these elements:
KK_honeycomb1, resized 35%, duplicated once
KK_charm, resized 40%, duplicated once
KK_bird house, resized 50%
KK_bee trail1, resized 80%
KK_button2, resized , duplicated once
KK_flower1, resized , duplicated once
KK_honey dish, resized 40%
KK_bee2, resized 15%
KK_wordart1, resized 80%, with a brown Color Overlay (in Blending Options)
22. Add wordart provided here (right-click and save):
23. Add name. I used Lemondrop size 72 #fcc537 with 2px stroke #4c2408.
24. Add drop shadow to all elements if desired.
25. Open KKpaper5, copy and paste to canvas.
26. Drag previous layer all the way to the bottom of layers. Add mask of choice (I used WSL_Mask289) 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.
27. Be sure to delete white background layer before saving.
28. 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, March 23, 2012
PTU Born A Rebel tutorial
Supplies
Kit: The rockin' PTU kit Friends Are Forever: Gin by Karra's Kreative Korner
Tube: Tube of choice (I used an exclusive tube by Ismael Rac available only at Creative Misfits forum)
Mask: MakeAMaskRock2MF01Slow2010 by Sabine from Creative Misfits, or mask of choice
Template: Temp_1 by Ella available from Creative Misfits
Wordart: Rebel4 wordart by me (Jane) avalable from Creative Misfits, or any wordart of choice
Font: Feathergraphy Decoration or font of choice
Program of choice (this tutorial was written specifically for Photoshop users)
Filter: Eye Candy Carve
Don't forget to save frequently!
1. Open template, change image size to 550x550 px (Alt+Ctrl+I). Change canvas size to 600x600 px (Alt+Ctrl+C).
2. Delete info and layer.
3. Open KK_star scatter, copy and paste above BG layer. Position in the upper left. Duplicate (Ctrl +J) and position in the bottom right.
4. Open KK_wire fence, copy and paste above previous layers.
5. Open KKpaper7, copy and paste to canvas above Dark Star Mask. Create clipping mask (right click on paper layer and select "Create Clipping Mask".)
6. Open KKpaper4, copy and paste to canvas above Light Star Mask. Create clipping mask.
7. Open KKpaper10, copy and paste to canvas above Back Bracket. Create clipping mask.
8. Open KKpaper8, copy and paste to canvas above Swag Stars. Create clipping mask.
9. Right click layer and select "Merge Down". Right-click again and select "Blending Options". Check the "Bevel and Emboss" box.
10. Open KKpaper6, copy and paste to canvas above Front Bracket. Create clipping mask.
11. Open KK_skyline, resize 75% and copy and paste to canvas. Create clipping mask.
12. Open tube of choice, resize as desired and copy and paste to canvas. Change blend mode to "Darken" and reposition to the right side of the Bracket. Create clipping mask.
13. Select all of the top 4 layers (the ones we haven't done yet) and reposition further down on the canvas as shown below.
14. Open KKpaper10, copy and paste to canvas above Big Rectangle. Create clipping mask.
15. Open KKpaper2, copy and paste to canvas above Small Rectangle. Create clipping mask.
16. Open tube of choice, resize as desired. Copy and paste to canvas. Duplicate layer and change blend mode to "Overlay". Select both layers and create clipping mask.
17. Duplicate both layers and erase the bottom of the tube on both layers so that it appears to come out of the rectangle.
18. Leave dots layer as is.
19. Open KKpaper4, copy and paste to canvas above lft Star. Create clipping mask. Reposition slightly down and to the right
20. Place the following elements on the left side of the template as shown in this order:
KK_skull resized 35%
KK_music notes
KK_amp resized 50%
KK_speaker resized 50% (flipped horizontally)
KK_ticket stub resized 25%, duplicated once and rotated slightly (Ctrl+T, then drag outside of box in a clockwise motion.)
KK_guitar resized 50%
KK_sneaker resized 25%
21. Delete rt Star layer.
22. Open wordart. Resize 75%. Copy and paste to canvas, reposition at the bottom of the template. Right-click and select "Blending Options". Check Outer Glow and change color to #c00400.
23. Merge layer down. Use filter Eye Candy Carve with default settings.
24. Adjust hue/saturation to match color of tag. I used Hue: +49, Saturation +100, Lightness -37. Create Clipping Mask so that only wordart is changed.
25. Add name. I used Feathergraphy Decoration font 100 pt red to match tag and stroke 2 black. Use filter Eye Candy Carve again.
26. Add drop shadow to all layers except tube layers.
27. Add new layer, flood fill with black and drag layer all the way to the bottom. Add mask (I used Mask MakeAMaskRock2MF01Slow2010 by Sabine) 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 if needed.
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.
:) Hope this was easy enough to understand and follow. Any questions or comments are welcome!
Jane
Thursday, March 8, 2012
PTU Rainbow Forum Set
Supplies
Kit: The awesome PTU kit Aren't I Lucky? by Karra's Kreative Korner
Tube: "For Good Luck" by Alehandra_Vanhek, available for purchase at PFD, please do not use without a valid license
Template: STPDay-Tem4bylovey'12 and STPDay-AvatarTemp-lovey'12 available here: http://loveysshack.blogspot.com/2012/02/st-patricks-day-temps.html
Font: Mael or font of choice
Program of choice (this tutorial was written specifically for Photoshop users)
Don't forget to save frequently! I hope the screenshots help, this is my first time using them in a tutorial!
1. Open template, change canvas size to 550x300 px (Alt+Ctrl+C). Select all layers and reposition so that layers touch bottom of canvas.
2. Delete creditlayer.
3. Open KKpaper2, copy and paste above gradbkgr layer. Create clipping mask (right click on paper layer and select "Create Clipping Mask".)
4. Delete the following layers: band2, band1, dotsdown, bottomband, topband, dotsacross, cloverbk-2, CloverFrame-2.
5. Open tube, copy and paste above paper and create clipping mask. Change blend mode to overlay.
6. Select cloverbk-1 and CloverFrame-1 layers, move down slightly so that clover is not visible above rest of template.
7. Select cloverbk-1 layer, copy and paste tube above this layer and create clipping mask. Change blend mode to color burn.
8. Select CloverFrame-1 layer. Open KKpaper6, resize 60%. Copy and paste above layer and create clipping mask.
9. Delete smclovers and f2 layers.
10. Place the following elements in the bottom left corner as shown in this order:
KK_clover1 resized 25%, duplicated a few times
KK_button2 resized 25%, duplicated once
KK_button1 resized 20%, duplicated once
KK_flower2 resized 20%
KK_flower3 resized 25%, duplicate twice
KK_flower1 resized 25%
KK_flower2 resized 20%, duplicated once
KK_flower3 resized 25%
11. Place the following elements in the bottom right corner as shown in this order:
KK_gold coins resized 40%
KK_rainbow resized 65% (this will be in the upper right)
KK_sparkles resized 50%
KK_pot of gold resized 40%
12. Change blend mode of Rainbow layer to Pin Light with 75% Opacity. Use Rectangular marquee tool to select part of rainbow that shows above template and delete.
13. Copy and paste tube resized as desired above the pot of gold layer. Duplicate and drag layer above all other layers. Erase bottom of this layer so that the frame shows.
14. Duplicate this layer, change blend mode to Hard Light with 50% Opacity. Do the same for the other tube layer that is below the frame.
15. Open KK_wordart3, resize 50%. Copy and paste in lower right corner below f3 layer.
16. Open KK_string, resize 90%. Copy and paste to canvas and position along top of template.
17. Duplicate string layer and drag layer above f1 layer. Erase part of the string that covers the right side of frame.
18. Open KKpaper11, copy and paste above f3 layer and create clipping mask.
19. Open KKpaper13, copy and paste above f1 layer and create clipping mask.
20. Add name. I used Mael font 36 pt (48 pt for first letter), bevel and emboss, and stroke 2 white with one letter per layer in different colors to match the tag.
21. Add drop shadow to all layers except sparkles layer, tube layers, f1 layer and ribbon layers.
22. Be sure to delete white background layer before saving.
23. Add your watermark, save as .png and you are finished with the banner.
Avatar
1. Open avatar template.
2. Delete creditlayer, cloverbk and cloverframe layers.
3. Open KKpaper2, copy and paste above gradbk layer. Create clipping mask (right click on paper layer and select "Create Clipping Mask".)
4. Open tube , resize as desired. Copy and paste to canvas and change blend mode to overlay
5. Place the following elements in the bottom left corner as shown in this order:
KK_clover1 resized 20%, duplicated once
KK_button2 resized 25%
KK_flower3 resized 15%
KK_flower2 resized 20%
KK_flower3 resized 15%
KK_flower1 resized 20%
KK_flower2 resized 20%, duplicated once
KK_flower3 resized 15%
6. Place the following elements in the bottom right corner as shown in this order:
KK_rainbow resized 50% (this will be in the upper right)
KK_sparkles resized 40%
KK_pot of gold resized 30%
7. Change blend mode of Rainbow layer to Pin Light with 75% Opacity. Use Rectangular marquee tool to select part of rainbow that shows above template and delete.
8. Copy and paste tube resized as desired above the pot of gold layer. Duplicate and drag layer above all other layers. Erase bottom of this layer so that the frame shows.
9. Duplicate this layer, change blend mode to Hard Light with 50% Opacity. Do the same for the other tube layer that is below the frame.
10. Open KKpaper11, copy and paste above f2 layer and create clipping mask.
11. Open KKpaper13, copy and paste above f1 layer and create clipping mask.
12. Add initial. I used Mael font 36 pt bevel and emboss, and stroke 2 white.
13. Add drop shadow to all layers except sparkles layer, tube layers, f1 layers.
14. Add your watermark, save as .png and you are finished with the avatar.
*Note* I always save my tags as a .psd file in case I make mistakes and to offer to others.
:) Hope this was easy enough to understand and follow. Any questions or comments are welcome!
Jane
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