All Summer Long

This tutorial was written by me on May 23, 2010 using PSP 9.  All my tutorials assume you have some working knowledge of PSP and/or Animation Shop.

Supplies:

Tube of choice - I'm using the gorgeous art of Ismael Rac.  You can purchase tubes/license at Artistic Minds.

Scrap kit - I'm using a beautiful PTU kit from ScrapsbyjOeswife called "Tequila Sunrise".  Visit her blog to find out where you can purchase this great kit.

Mask of choice

Font of choice - I'm using Glider Girls

To begin open tube and mask in PSP - minimize for now

1.  New image - 700 x 700 white background - c/p Frame 27 as new layer - resize - position in center - click inside frame with magic wand - selections - modify - expand by 5 - c/p Paper 24 as new layer - resize - selections - invert - delete - select none - click inside frame again - c/p your tube as new layer - selections - invert - delete - with eraser tool erase any part of tube hanging below frame - select none - dropshadow frame and tube

2.  C/P 2 flowers of choice as new layers - resize on smaller than the other - position on top left corner of tag - arrange to your liking - merge flowers together - dropshadow - move below tube layer - duplicate - move to bottom right corner of tag - arrange above tube layer

3.  C/P note 4 as new layer - resize - rotate - position on top right corner of tag - dropshadow - c/p pushpin 1 as new layer - resize - position on note - dropshadow

4.  C/P shells of choice as new layers - resize - position on bottom right corner of frame - arrange - dropshadow each layer - c/p umbrella of choice - resize - position below shells - rotate if needed - dropshadow

5.  C/P butterfly of choice as new layer - resize - rotate - position on tag - dropshadow

6.  On white background layer - c/p Paper of choice as new layer - apply mask - merge group - c/p fan of choice as new layer - resize - rotate 90 right - position on tag ( see mine) - duplicate - image - mirror - dropshadow both layers

7.  Close off white background - crop/resize tag - add copyright/license and name - save as .png

Surrender

This tutorials was written by me on May 23, 2010 using PSP 9.  All my tutorials assume you have some working knowledge of PSP and/or Animation Shop.

Supplies:

Tube of choice - I'm using the art of Unholy Vault Designs.  You can purchase tubes/license at MyPSPTubes.

Scrap Kit - I'm using a great PTU True Blood character kit from Majik of Mystee called "Eric".  You can purchase this kit here at Intoxxicated Intentionz.

Mask of choice

Font of choice - I'm using UpDock

This is gonna be an easy tut so let's begin:

Open tube and mask in PSP - minimize for now

1.  New image - 700 x 700 white - c/p Element 26 as new layer - resize if needed - image - rotate 90 left - click inside with magic wand - selections - modify - expand by 3 - c/p Paper 6 as new layer - selections - invert - delete - move below frame layer - select none - merge down - duplicate 2x - move both duplicate below original - on bottom duplicate - image - rotate 20 right - on next duplicate - image - rotate 20 left - dropshadow all 3 layers

2.  C/P Element 5 as new layer - resize - position in center of tag - with magic wand click inside the outer 4 openings - selections - modify - expand by 5 - c/p Paper 12 as new layer - selections - invert - delete - select none

3.  With magic wand - click inside center frame - selections - modify - expand by 5 - c/p Paper 9 as new layer - resize if needed - selections - invert - delete - c/p your tube as new layer - resize - position - delete - select none - dropshadow tube and frame layer

4.  C/P element 15 as new layer - resize - rotate - position on bottom of center frame - dropshadow

5.  C/P Element 3 as new layer - resize - position on bottom right corner of frame - duplicate - resize again - position - dropshadow both layers

6.  C/P Element 24 as new layer - resize - position on tag - dropshadow

7.  C/P Element 33 as new layer - resize - position on top right corner of frame - dropshadow

8.  On white background layer - c/p Paper of choice as new layer - apply mask - merge group - c/p Glitter 2 as new layer - resize - position - duplicate - image - flip 

9.  Close white background - crop/resize tag - add copyright/license and name - save as .png

Dark Promises

This tutorial was written by me on May 23, 2010 using PSP 9.  All my tutorials assume you have some working knowledge of PSP and/or Animation Shop.

Supplies:

2 tubes of choice - I'm using the awesome art of Unholy Vault Designs.  You can purchase tubes/license at MyPSPTubes.

Scrap Kit - I'm using a great PTU kit from DarkMoon's Dreams called "Darling Esme".  You can purchase this great kit here at Enchanted Dreams Boutique.

Template - I'm using Template 12 from Sara of Sara's Scraps.  You can download from her blog here.

Mask of choice

Font of choice - I'm using Endor

To begin open tubes and mask in PSP - minimize - Open template - Shift D - close original - close out copyright layer - new raster layer - floodfill white - send to bottom

1.  On circle 1 - click with magic wand - c/p Paper 9 as new layer - selections - invert - delete - select none - delete original - dropshadow

2.  On circle 2 layer - click with magic wand - c/p Paper 1 as new layer - resize - selections - invert - delete - c/p Dangle 2 as new layer - resize - position over circle - delete - select none - dropshadow dangle and circle layer

3.  On rectangle 1 - click with magic wand - c/p Paper 11 as new layer - resize - selections - invert - delete - select none - dropshadow - repeat for rectangle 2

4.  On Frame Background 1 - click with magic wand - c/p Paper 2 as new layer - resize small - position - selections - invert - delete - c/p one of your tubes as new layer - resize - position - delete - select none - dropshadow tube layer

5.  On Frame 1 - click with magic wand - c/p Paper 8 as new layer - selections - invert - delete - select none - dropshadow frame

6.  C/P Rose 2 as new layer - resize - position over Frame 1 - dropshadow - erase any bits over tube

7.  On Frame Background 2 - click with magic wand - c/p Paper 10 as new layer - selections - invert - delete - c/p your other tube as new layer - resize - delete - select none - dropshadow tube - change properties to luminance(L)

8.  On Frame 2 - click with magic wand - c/p Paper 11 as new layer - selections - invert - delete - select none - dropshadow

9.  C/P Bouquet as new layer - resize - rotate - position on bottom of Frame 2 - dropshadow

10.  C/P candle 1 as new layer - resize - position on tag ( see mine) - dropshadow - duplicate - resize again - position

11.  C/P Flower 4 as new layer - resize - position on tag - dropshadow - c/p diary 1 as new layer - resize - rotate - position on tag - dropshadow ( see my tag for positioning)

12.  C/P feather as new layer - resize - rotate - position over diary - dropshadow - c/p ink as new layer - resize - position over feather - dropshadow

13.  On white floodfill layer - c/p paper of choice as new layer - apply mask - merge group - c/p splatter of choice as new layer - resize - position - duplicate - image - mirror - image - flip

14.  Close of white background - crop/resize tag - add copyright/license and name - save as .png

Summer Flowers

This tutorial was written by me on May 23 using PSP 9.  All my tutorials assume you have some working knowledge of PSP and/or Animation Shop.

Supplies:

2 Tubes of choice - I'm using the cute fairies of Joel Adams.  You can purchase tubes/license at CILM.

Scrap Kit - I'm using a great FTU kit from Nette's Nightowl Works portion of the Seasons In The Sun blogtrain.  Visit her blog to download her part and don't forget to check out the other great parts of this train.

Template - I'm using Template #47 from Sara's Scraps.  Visit her blog to download.

Mask of choice

Font of choice - I'm using AL Delight

To begin open tube and mask in PSP - minimize for now - open template in PSP - ShiftD - close original - image - canvas size - 750 x 550 - new raster layer - floodfill white - send to bottom - close out copyright 

1.  Click rectangle 1 with magic wand - copy/paste Paper 5 as new layer - selections - invert - delete - select none - dropshadow - delete original layer - repeat for other template layers using different papers 

2.  Highlight your frame background layer - selections - select all - float - defloat - c/p first tube as new layer - resize - position on left side of background layer - selections - invert - delete on tube layer - change properties to luminance(l) - mirror your tube - repeat steps for other side of background - dropshadow tube layers.

3.  C/P cherry 2 as new layer - resize - position on right side of frame layer - dropshadow

4.  C/P Flower 2 and Flower 4 as new layers - resize one smaller than the other - position on left side of frame layer - dropshadow

5.  C/P your other tube as new layer - resize - position on tag - dropshadow

6.  C/P dragon 2 as new layer - image - mirror - rotate - resize - position on top left of frame layer - dropshadow

7.  On white floodfill layer - c/p doodle 33 as new layer - resize - position - duplicate - image - mirror - image - flip - merge together - adjust - add/remove noise - add noise 100% - dropshadow

8.  C/P sunflower 3 as new layer - position behind your circle - resizing if needed - dropshadow - duplicate - image - mirror - image - flip - position ( see my tag)

9.  C/P Flower as new layer - resize - position on right side of template ( see my tag) - dropshadow

10.  Back on floodfill layer - c/p paper of choice as new layer - apply mask - merge group - close out white background - crop/resize tag to your preference - add copyright/license and name - save as .png

Curiouser & Curiouser

This tutorial was written by me on May 23, 2010 using PSP 9.  All my tutorials assume you have some working knowledge of PSP and/or Animation Shop.

Supplies:

Tube of choice - I'm using a beautiful cookie poser from Medievil Creations which is included with the kit

Scrap Kit - I'm using a fun and amazing PTU kit from Gothic Witch called "Mad Hatter".  Visit her blog to find out where you can purchase this great kit!!

Mask of choice

Font of choice - I'm using Alice In Wonderland

To begin open up tube or poser and mask in PSP - minimize for now

1.  Open Frame 12 - ShiftD to duplicate - close original - image canvas size - 750 x 600 - new raster layer - send to bottom - floodfill white

2.  Click inside frame with magic wand - c/p Paper 21 as new layer - selections - invert - delete - c/p Paper 55 as new layer - resize - move down inside frame about 1/2 way from top - delete - select none - highlight checkered paper - selections - select all - float - defloat - effects - geometric - perspective vertical default - select none - dropshadow frame

3.  C/P door as new layer - resize - position under frame ( see mine for reference) - dropshadow

4.  C/P falling teacup 1 as new layer - resize - position on left side under frame ( see mine) - dropshadow

5.  Highlight frame layer - C/P vine 1 as new layer - resize - rotate - position on right side of frame - dropshadow

6.  C/P drink me bottles - resize - position on bottom right corner of frame - dropshadow both layers

7.  C/P clock as new layer - resize - position on top left corner of frame - dropshadow

8.  C/P cards as new layer - resize - position on bottom left corner of frame - dropshadow

9.  C/P hat 3 as new layer - resize - position on bottom left corner of frame - dropshadow

10.  C/P your tube as new layer - resize - position on tag - dropshadow

11.  C/P word art of choice as new layer - resize - position above frame - dropshadow

12.  On white background layer - c/p paper of choice - apply mask - merge group - close out white layer - crop/resize tag to your preference - add copyright/license and name - save as .png.

Sweet 'n' Sassy

This tutorial was written by me on May 23, 2010 using PSP 9.  All my tutorials assume some working knowledge of PSP and/or Animation Shop.

Supplies:

Tube of choice - I'm using the beautiful work of Keith Garvey.  You can purchase tubes/license at MyPSPTubes.

Scrap Kit - I'm using a beautiful PTU kit from Alika's Scraps called "Sweet Surprise".  Visit her blog to find out where to purchase this great kit.

Mask of choice

Font of choice - I'm using Mon Amour Script

To begin open tube and mask in PSP - minimize for now - new image 700 x 700 white background

1.  C/P Frame 1 as new layer - resize - click inside with magic wand - selections - modify - expand by 5 - c/p Paper 5 as new layer - resize - invert - delete - select none - click inside frame again - c/p tube as new layer - resize if needed - invert - with eraser tool erase any part of tube hanging outside of frame - select none - dropshadow frame and tube

2.  C/P Flower 6 as new layer - resize - duplicate 2x for a total of 3 - arrange the flowers in a line on the right side of tag ( see mine for reference) - dropshadow each layer 

3.  C/P Frame 6 as new layer - rotate 90 right - resize if needed - position on right side of other frame above flowers - click inside frame openings with magic wand - selections - modify - expand by 5 - c/p Paper 3 as new layer - selections - invert - delete - c/p tube as new layer - position - delete - select none - dropshadow frame and tube layers - change properties on tube to luminance(l) 

4.  C/P Heart String 2 as new layer - resize - position on tag - resize - dropshadow

5.  C/P Flower 2 as new layer - resize - position on bottom left of frame - dropshadow - c/p Flower 1 as new layer - resize - position - dropshadow

6.  C/P Butterfly 1 as new layer - resize - rotate - position on tag - dropshadow

7.  On white background - c/p paper of choice as new layer - apply mask - merge group - close of white background - crop/resize tag - add copyright/license and name - save as .png.

That's it!!  Thank you for trying my tutorial!!

Dark Wedding

This tutorial was written by me on May 23, 2010 using PSP 9.  All my tutorials assume you have some working knowledge of PSP and/or Animation Shop.

Supplies:

Tube of choice - I'm using the awesome art of Dark Yarrow.  You can purchase tubes/license at Dreamscape Imaging.

Scrap Kit - I'm using an amazing PTU kit from Gothic Witch called "Dark Wedding".  Visit her blog to find out where you can purchase this great kit.

Mask of choice

Font of choice - I'm using Black Chancery.

To begin open tube and mask in PSP - minimize for now - New image 700 x 700 white background

1.  C/P frame 10 as new layer - resize - with magic wand click inside each opening - selections - modify - expand by 7 - c/p paper of choice as new layer - invert - delete - c/p close up tube of choice ( you will have to play with the sizing and positioning) - delete - selections - select none - dropshadow tube and frame - merge paper, frame and tube together 

2.  Duplicate your merged layer - image - rotate 20 left - duplicate merge layer again - rotate 20 right - move both rotated layers below main merged image

3.  C/P wedding arch of choice - resize - position on tag - dropshadow

4.  C/P cake of choice - resize - position on the left side of arch - dropshadow

5.  C/P candle of choice - resize - position over cake - dropshadow

6.  C/P gothic veil of choice as new layer - resize - position on the top right of frame - dropshadow

7.  C/P bridal gown of choice - resize - position on the right side of frame - dropshadow - rotate

8.  C/P dark altar - resize - position in the center towards the bottom of tag -  dropshadow

9.  C/P tube as new layer - resize - position - dropshadow

10.  C/P banner of choice - resize - position towards the bottom of altar - dropshadow

11.  On white background - c/p another paper - apply your mask - merge group - crop/resize tag to your preference - add copyright/license and name - save as .png.