Monday 7 November 2011

My Tutorials


Romantic Rock Chick





any similarity
to another tutorial is strictly coincidental
please do not copy  my  work or claim as your own

supplies:
scrap kit : ftu romantic rock chick
made by me :o)
you can download the kit on my blog HERE

tube is PTU © Keith Garvey
you can purchase tubes HERE

filters:
xero / radience/porcelain/mistifier
Mura's meister / copies

Lets begin :o)

open a new raster layer 1000x1000
this is large but we will resize later
open a element from the kit
copy and paste onto your work area as a new layer
effects Mura's meister
with setting below

this is now your frame
open your tube (mine didn't have a close up  so i made my own )
if you have a close up then add that and drag below your frame layer
if like me your have to make your tube much bigger
go to image /re-size and change to 120%
this should make your tube much bigger

move your tube layer where you like it
remove any of the tube showing around the frame layer
once you are satisfied with your tube you will see parts of the tube  covered by the frame layer
making sure the tube layer is active go to selections/select all/selections/float/selections/defloat
you will now see marching ants around your tube layer
i erased the  parts from the frame layer only where i wanted the tube to show  as shown below

as you can see i left the marching ants  on so you could see how i deleted the frame where i wanted it
once you have erased the area you want your tube to show through
duplicate your  tube layer , on original tube layer  make it highlighted
effects /xero / porcelain with  the settings below

on your copy layer effects/plug in /xero/mistifier with settings below

staying with copy tube layer
effects/plugins/xero/radience with settings below


on your copy tube lower the opacity with the slide bar to 40%

go to the scrap kit you are using and choose  a few elements that you like
( remember its not set in stone you can add as many as you like)
once you have copy and pasted and placed your elements where you want them
add a drop shadow to  all of the elements as shown below


now add your artist url and  copyright and if you need one for your tube  your licence number
make sure you place it where it wont detract from the tag but is clearly seen
find a nice font  and type your name
add the same  drop shadow  (i did mine twice)
and then layers merge /merge visible
save as a png if you don't want a background or a jpg if you don't mind a background
that's it  your done
hope you enjoyed this tutorial :o)




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Babe

any similarity 
to another tutorial is strictly coincidental
please do not copy  my  work or claim as your own 

supplies:
scrap kit : PTU Vintage valentine 
by Kimmilicious Kreationz
you can purchase the kit HERE

tube is PTU © Keith Garvey
you can purchase tubes HERE

filters:
penta.com / color dot
xero / radience/porcelein/mistifier


let's get started :o)
to do this  tag you will need a large  work area for now
file/ new/raster layer
1000x1000
image canvas size 

i know this is very large but we will resize at the end 
open and find a nice paper from your kit
copy/paste as new layer 
pre set shape find a nice shape that you like
foreground white background null
making the width 60 draw out your preset shape 
layers convert to raster layer 
selections /select all
selections/select float
selections /defloat
selections invert 
highlight your paper layer 
and hit delete on your keyboard
delete the preset shape  layer and on your paper layer duplicate
effects/cut out with settings below
right click your cutout layer and merge/merge down

find a contrasting paper  and paste below your frame layer  you just made 
you can either use the deform tool to  fit it into the  frame or  use image resize 
find two flowers from the kit and place them on the left of the frame
resize if needed  ( i resized by 40%)
resizing  each element place them where you most like them around the frame 
once this is completed  choose your tube and  highlight the layer below  your original shape  layer
paste your tube 
if  needed then again resize i( i resized mine by 70%)
selections/ select all/ selections float/selections defloat
now highlight your frame layer and erase where it is covering the top of the tube
duplicate tube layer on original tube layer effects/plugins/xero / porcelein 
using setting below

on copy tube layer  effects/plugins/xero
mistifier with settings below

again on copy tube , effects plug ins / xero / radience with setting below


now on copy tube layer  change opacity to 50%
now its complete add a shadow as shown below  on each layer  except the paper layer and copy tube layer

add your  copyright and url of  artist and licence number if you have one
layers merge /merge visible
duplicate merged  layer 
on original merged layer : image / resize/resize by 90%
on copy merged layer : image / resize/resize by 85%
on the original layer  adjust/blur gaussian blur 21.00
effects /plugins/penta.com colourdot settings below

add your name  and merge visible 
resize  by 75%
thats it your done hope you enjoyed this tutorial :o)


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Christmas Card



This tutorial was written by me 
any similarity 
to another tutorial is strictly coincidental
please do not copy  my  work or claim as your own 

supplies :
Scrap Kit  Bello -  Christmas Gold 
by bello Scarto

at heartbeatz creationz 
you can ppurchase the kit Here

the Tube i used  is by 
© Wenke Ruehl (Sirina's Box)
you can purchase  the  pack of tubes  Here
or purchase them   Here

let's get started :o)
to do this  tag you will need a large  work area for now
file/ new/raster layer
800 x800
image canvas size 
change width too 1200
and height to 950
i know this is very large but we will resize at the end 
open and find a nice paper from your kit
copy/paste as new layer 
pre set shape find a nice shape that you like
foreground white background null
making the width 30 draw out your preset shape 
layers convert to raster layer 
selections /select all
selections/select float
selections /defloat
selections invert 
highlight your paper layer 
and hit delete on your keyboard
this will be your card frame
effects plug in  eyecandy 5 impact/  glass 
with settings below


open a new contrasting  paper and  copy paste as new layer 
using your deform tool 
resize the paper
at side and top and bottom
if any shows over the frame use  your eraser
and carefully erase any of the paper showing 
find two nice elements 
and resize by 50 %
on your first element  copy paste and put on the  center top of your frame 
duplicate the element  twice and then  drag under the first element 
image rotate  on first copy element  20% right 
on second copy element  image rotate 20% left
i used a paper bell and a Christmas bauble
  see preview for placement 
on top of the  element  copy paste your second element  resizing  to fit
add a drop shadow  of your choice to all elements 
layers merge /merge visible
duplicate your merged layer 
drag your copy layer to the right of the original 
using your deform tool 
on the right layer 
holding the ctrl button drag your right side of your  frame up slightly
this makes it look like it is  angled 
duplicate  this layer 
image / mirror
find a nice  colour for your txt and a christmassy font 
on your  left layer right a message 
( i wrote from our house to your's on mine )
layers convert to raster layer 
again use the deform tool and  ctrl drag on left side of words slightly 
so they look like they are  angled also
add a drop shadow of choice to your text 
layers  merge merge down  on left frame
repeat  this again with another message on the right frame 
changing  instructions from left to right 
in your centre frame add your tube 
resize to fit 
add a drop shadow of choice to  make your tube stand out
you can now add a few more elements
until you like the way your tag looks
layers merge / merge visible
add your copyright and url of artist and your name 
merge /merge visible
resize your tag work area to  width 500
the height should automatically fit 
duplicate your  layer 
on copy layer  add a slight drop shadow
on your original adjust blur gaussian blur by 20
plug in penta.com /jeans 
use default settings
merge /merge visible 
save as png 
and your done i hope you enjoyed this tutorial



Emo Beauty


this tutorial was written by me 
any similarity 
to another tutorial is strictly coincidental
please do not copy  my  work or claim as your own 


supplies:
ptu kit Punk rock Fun 
by Amy Marie 
you  can find her Here 
you can purchase the kit  Here
ptu  tube  by ©anna marine 
you can purchase here 


lets get started 

open a new raster layer 900x900
(we will resize later )
open your tube
right click copy 
paste into new work area 
highlight bottom (empty) layer 
open your  scrap kit 
and choose the elements you want 
and frame if you wish to use one
open all in  psp and  minimise until needed 
using your background element  or frame 
copy paste as new layer 
i used an element but decided to put a paper behind it 
(frame only )
find a nice contrasting paper 
and drag below the frame 
click inside the frame 
selections select all
selections modify
expand by 12
selections /invert hit delete on your keyboard
(using large element )
if your element  needs a background 
choose a nice contrasting paper 
copy paste as new layer 
using erasure tool carefully erase any 
of the paper you do not  need 
if you wish you can add another element  inside 
i used the  wire effect from  AmyMarie's kit
now find and place your element's
until you are satisfied with  what you see
(see preview for  idea's)
add a drop shadow to your tube and 
any elements you wish to make stand out
layers /merge/merge visible
duplicate your merged layer 
on copy layer 
image resize by 85
on original layer 
image /resize by 90
all layers unchecked
on original layer 
adjust/blur /gaussian blur by 20
layers/merge/merge visible
layers/new raster layer 
using a paper or flood fill with a contrasting colour 
layers /load save mask
choose a mask  that will enhance your image
click ok
in layer palette right click mask layer and merge/merge group
resize your mask layer by 80%
on mask layer 
duplicate 
x out your  image layer 
and on  your  first mask layer drag a little
up to the right 
on copy mask layer 
drag a little bottom left
add your  copyright of artist and url
add your name 
layers merge /merge visible
image  resize  choose pixel instead of percent
and make your image to the size you wish 
all layers checked 
that's it your done 
hope you enjoyed this tutorial




Steam Punk Princess

(beginner tutorial)





this  tutorial was written by me
any similarity 
to another tutorial 
is strictly coincidental


i used the art work of 
© Cris Ortega
you can view her work here


supplies :
tube of choice 
font of choice
my scrap kit  Here
steam punk mini


lets get started 


open your kit and find your frame of choice from the kit
go back to your kit and choose a paper 
open  it and copy /paste as new layer into frame work area
drag below your frame layer
highlight your  frame layer in your palette
using your magic wand tool
click inside your frame 
selections/modify/expand by 8 
selections / invert 
highlight your  paper layer 
and hit delete on your keyboard 
open your tube of choice and  copy /paste as new layer
drag your tube layer below your frame layer
on your tube layer 
selections /select all
selections/ float/select defloat
highlight your  frame layer 
and using your  eraser tool erase any of the frame
 hiding your tube at sides or top
add a drop shadow of choice to your tube 
using  elements build up and around your  frame
by copy paste as new layer 
once you are happy with your  elements and the way the tag looks
layers/merge/merge visible
duplicate your merged layer 
on  copy merged layer 
image resize by 85%
on original layer  
image /resize by 90%
on  original layer  go to adjust
blur/gaussian blur 
put setting to 30
on copy layer 
adjust sharpness/sharpen  default setting
on copy layer  put a  drop shadow 
of your choice 
layers/merge /merge visible
add new raster layer 
drag below merged layer
selections /select all
choose a  paper or a dark colour from your tube 
if paper paste into selection 
if colour  using paint pot tool fill
layers /load save mask 
find a mask you like 
and load it 
layer palette
right click mask layer /merge group
layers/merge merge visible
add the  copyright and name of  artist for your tube
add artist url
add your name 
add a drop shadow of choice 


merge /merge visible 
that's it your done 
hope you enjoyed this tutorial 







Steam Punk Christmas


This tutorial is mine
any similarities to another tutorial 
are strictly  coincidental

supplies :
scrap kit of choice 
i used the generous freebie kit 
from Heartbeat Creationz
you can find it  HERE
tube of choice
mask of choice


filters:
eye candy 5 impact 
glass
eye candy 400
gradient glow
penta.com 
colour dot


lets get started 
( this part for those using bello_ steam punk new year kit )

find a  nice paper of choice
using your rectangle pre set shape 
x out your forground /fill  colour in colour palette
draw a rectangle to the size you need 
this is to make a frame 
layer palette convert to raster layer 
selections /select all/selection flot/selection defloat
selections /invert
right click paper background layer / convert to raster layer 
with  paper layer hit delete on your keyboard 
you can now delete the  rectangle layer 
selections /select none
effects plug in eyecandy impact / glass
with settings below



click ok
using some elements from your kit  place them on the edge of the frame you just made 
(see preview )

(for everyone )

open your tube and copy 
paste as new layer in your  frame working area 
drag your tube  below the frame layer 
if  the tube is way to large  resize so that it fits inside the frame but the bottom nd top of tube are slightly hidden
on tube layer  selections 
select float
selections select defloat
highlight frame layer 
and using erasure tool
erase the part of the frame  where it hides the top of the tube only 
add a drop shadow to your tube 
as shown below



you can  now add a few more elements to your  tag if you wish 
layers  /merge visible
add a new raster layer 
flood fill with a dark colour from your  tube
layers load save mask
find your mask and load it 
right click  mask layer in layer palette and merge group
add new raster layer 
flood fill with  light colour from tube 
and repeat  above steps for mask
image rotate / free rotate 45 right
on your  frame /tube layer 
duplicate 
on original layer 
image resize 90%
on copy layer 
image resize 85%
all layers unchecked

on original layer 
adjust /blur /gaussian blur 30
effects penta.com /colour dot
with settings below



add your copyright  and  url of artist 
effects  eyecandy 4000
gradient glow with settings below





add your name 
again eyecandy 4000
gradient glow same settings 
repeat last instruction again on  your name 
add a drop shadow as above 
layers merge / merge visible
resize if you like smaller tags 
and save as png 

hope you liked this tutorial