Lisa's Stuff

Chrome Bride - PTU

2012-01-25T08:14:00.000-08:00

I am using the art of DiMary which you can find HERE
This is an Exclusive tube so please make sure you have the correct licence to use it
I am using the PTU Scrapkit by Heppy called Red Chrome Fantasy and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 26 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of your canvas
Open Element 23 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position at the top of the frame
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Modify by 4 and open Paper 5 on your canvas
Resize by 60 - Sharpen - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open your tube as a new layer
Position in the frame - When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and the tube layer under the frame
Unhide your duplicated tube and use your eraser tool to erase the overhanging part

Open Element 28 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and then by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom left of the frame
Open Element 9 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 15 and Sharpen
Position on the right of the frame - Duplicate and position below
See my tag for placement
When happy - Duplicate and position on the left - Merge Down
Move under the tube layer
Open Element 14 and paste on your canvas
Image - Resize by 50 and Sharpen - Position on the left
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge down when happy
Move to the bottom
Open Paper 10 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge group
Add drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers - Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Gothic Taylor - PTU

2012-01-25T07:55:00.000-08:00

I am using an Exclusive tube by Arthur Crowe
This isnt for sale but you can find his other art HERE
I am using the PTU Scrapkiy Black Romantic by Heppy which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 8 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of your canvas
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Modify by 5 and paste Paper 3 on your canvas
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open Element 15 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom of the frame
Duplicate and position at the top
See my tag for placement - Merge Down when happy
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and the element layer under the frame

Open your tube as a new layer
Position in the centre of your canvas
Open Element 9 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 20 and Sharpen
Position on the right of the frame
Open Element 14 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 - Sharpen and position on the previous layer
See my tag for placement
Open Paper 7 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Add drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Apply your correct licence number and copyright information
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Rock Angel - PTU

2012-01-16T03:56:00.001-08:00

I am using the art of Arthur Crowe which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU Scrapkit Don't Call Me Emo by Jay aka Bello Scarto and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 10 and paste as a new layer
Image - Resize by 225 and Sharpen More
Grab your magic wand and click inside the frame
Modify by 6 - Open Paper 4 and paste as a new layer
Position in the frame
When happy - Selections - Invert - Keep Selected
Open your tube as a new layer
Position in the frame - When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move both the paper and tube layer under the frame
Unhide your duplicated tube and using your eraser tool - Erase the bottom bit of the tube

Open Element 16 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the frame
Open Element 8 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 45 and Sharpen
Position on the right of the frame
Duplicate twice more and position under the original heart
See my tag for placements
When happy - Merge Down all 3 heart layers
Open Element 4 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Send to the bottom and move to the top
Open Paper 8 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge group
Add drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Love - PTU

2012-01-16T03:18:00.000-08:00

I am using the art of KT Bryan, i purchased this when she was at CDO, she isn't selling anywhere else at the moment
I am using the PTU Scrapkit Valentine Love by HF-Projekte which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Porcelain - Default (Set blue to 0)

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of your canvas
Grab your magic wand - Click inside and modify by 6
Open Paper 7 and paste as a new layer
I moved the paper up so the black pattern was showing
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None

Open Element 35 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Image - Rotate - Free Rotate - Left 35 - Position on the top left of the frame
Open Element 13 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 55 and Sharpen
Send to the bottom and position

Open your tube as a new layer and position on the right of the frame
Open Element 31 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 25 and Sharpen
Position in the middle of the frame next to your tube
See my tag for placement
Apply Xero - Porcelain at the settings above
Open Paper 9 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group - Add drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Add your correct copyright and licence information
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Gothic Candy - PTU

2012-01-10T03:31:00.000-08:00

I am using the art of Lix which you can find HERE

I am using the gorgeous PTU Scrapkit Hot Candy by CCO which you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Xero - Radiance - 128, 50, 128, 67

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen - Position in the centre of your canvas
Selections - Modify - Expand by 5
Open Paper 5 - Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position in the frame - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open a close up of your tube - Position on the left hand side of the frame
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and tube layers under the frame
Lower the opacity to 65

Open Element 11 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the top left of the canvas
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Rotate - Free Rotate - Left 90 - Merge Down
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Image - Flip - Position on the frame and merge down when happy
See my tag for placement
Open Element 22 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 45 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom left corner of the frame
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Flip - Merge down when happy
Click inside the frame with your magic wand and modify by 5
Open your tube as a new layer
Position on the right hand side of the frame - Layers - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select none and move the tube under the frame
Unhide the duplicated tube and using your eraser tool - Erase the bottom overhanging parts of the tube
Apply Xero Radiance at the settings above to both the tube layers

Open Paper 6 and paste as a new layer
Move to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Add correct copyright and licence information - Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Hard Candy - PTU

2012-01-10T02:54:00.000-08:00

I am using the art of Arthur Crowe which you can find HERE
I am using the gorgeous PTU Scrapkit Hot Candy by CCO which was made to match the tube, and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xenofex - Constellation - Default - Keep original image checked
Xero - Radiance - 128, 50, 128, 43

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 1 and paste as a new layer
Image - Rotate - Free Rotate - 90 Left - Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of your frame
Click inside with your magic wand - Modify by 5
Open Paper 7 and paste as a new layer
Position in the frame - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open a close up tube onto your canvas
Position in the frame - When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and tube layers under the frame
Change the Blend Mode of the tube to Luminance

Open Element 13 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right corner of the frame
Open Element 14 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 25 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the previous layer
Open Element 17 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 20 and Sharpen
Position underneath the previous layer and move to the right
Layers - Duplicate - Resize by 80 and position to the left of the original
See my tag for placement
Open Element 21 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen - Send to the bottom
Open your main tube as a new layer
Position to the left of the frame - Apply Radiance at the settings above

Open Paper 1 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and resize by 80 - Sharpen
Apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Layers - Duplicate - Resize by 80
Selections - Select all - Float - Defloat - Layers - New Raster - Floodfill with a colour that matches your tube - Select None
Delete the duplicated mask layer - Merge the two mask layers together
Apply Xenofex Constellation at the settings above
Add drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers - Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Dark Valentine - PTU

2012-01-10T01:42:00.000-08:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU Scrapkit Black Romantic by HF-Projekte and you can find that HERE
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Alien Skin Xenofex - Sparkle - Default and remember to check the keep original image

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 8 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen - Position in the centre of your canvas
Click inside with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 3
Open Paper 6 and paste as a new layer - Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position in the frame - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open your tube and position in the centre of the frame
Duplicate when happy with positioning
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and tube layer under the frame
Apply Xenofex Sparkle to the paper layer
Unhide your duplicated tube and using your eraser tool - Erase the bottom overhanging part of the tube

Open Element 10 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 35 and Sharpen
Position on the right hand side of the frame
Open Element 20 and paste as a new layer
Image - Mirror - Image - Resize by 35 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the frame
Open Element 16 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position to the top left of the frame
Move to the bottom when happy with the positioning
Open Element 5 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Send to the bottom and arrange to your liking
Apply drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers - Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Pink Fae - FTU

2012-01-09T06:19:00.000-08:00

I am using another gorgeous Exclusive tube by Arthur Crowe
You can find Arthur's other artwork HERE
I am using the FTU Scrapkit Sweet Dreams by Twinky and
you can find this HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Doodle Frame 2 and paste as a new layer
Image - Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of your canvas
Click inside all parts of the frame using your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 6 - Open Paper 17 and paste as a new layer
Position in the frame - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open your tube as a new layer
Resize if necessary and position in the frame
When happy - Layers - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move both the paper and tube layers under the frame
Unhide your duplicated tube and erase the overhanging parts

Open Element 5 and paste as a new layer
Image - Resize by 20 and Sharpen
Position next to the flower on the left hand side of the frame
Layers - Duplicate - Position next to the original - Merge Down
Layers - Duplicate twice - Image - Mirror and position on the right hand side
The other duplicate - Move to the top of the frame
Merge Down when happy
Open Butterfly 2 and paste on your canvas
Image - Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the top right hand corner of the frame
Using your deform tool - Angle it to fit the frame - See my tag for placement
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Open Wordart 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the top left hand of the frame

Open Paper 18 as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Duplicate and resize by 80
Selections - Select all - Float - Defloat - New Raster Layer
Floodfill with white - Select None
Delete the copied original mask layer
Apply drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Add correct copyright and licence numbers - Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Candy Girl - PTU

2012-01-09T04:29:00.000-08:00

I am using the gorgeous Exclusive tube by Arthur Crowe
You can find Arthur's other artwork HERE
I am using the PTU Scrapkit Smooches by CCO which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Radiance - 173, 203, 21, 85

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 42 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 110% - Sharpen - Position in the centre
Grab your magic wand and click inside the frame
Modify by 3 - Open Paper 15 onto your canvas - Position in the frame - I mirrored mine
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open your tube onto your canvas
Resizing if necessary - Position in the centre of the frame
When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete on the tube layer - Select None
Move both the paper and tube layer under the frame
Unhide the duplicated tube and making sure its the top layer
Grab your eraser tool and erase the overhanging parts of the tube
Apply Xero Radiance to both the tube layers at the settings above

Open Element 78 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the top left of the heart frame
Using your deform tool - Angle it so it fits the frame
See my tag for placement - When Happy
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down - Move under the tube layer
Open Element 59 and paste as a new layer
Position above the paper layer and move to the right of the frame
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Modify by 3 - Selections - Invert - Press Delete - Select None
Open Element 76 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Image - Rotate - 45 - Left - Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Position and Merge Down
Open Element 79 and paste as a new layer
Image - Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the lolly sticks - See my tag for placement
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - When happy - Merge Down
Grab your eraser tool and erase the bottom of the lolly sticks

Open Paper 18 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom - Apply a mask of Choice
Merge Group - Apply drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Add your correct copyright and licence information - Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Happy New Year Tag

2011-12-29T05:15:00.000-08:00

A new Show Off tag using the PTU Scrapkit Happy New Year by BiBi and you can find that HERE

I am using an exclusive tube by Lady Mishka

A Great contest thats been held, come check it out!

2011-12-26T04:15:00.000-08:00

If you head over to ABCreations Digi Scrap Blog, you can check out the contest she is holding, you wont be disappointed! Below is the link to her blog:

http://anmariebowdencreations.blogspot.com/

Sweet Gangsta - PTU

2011-12-20T11:55:00.001-08:00

I am using the Exclusive Commission tube by FourXsDesigns, this tube is not for sale but you can find her other tubes HERE
I am using the Exclusive scrapkit by EFF Designs aka Bossy called Sweet Gangsta, this is also not for sale but you can find her other Scrapkits HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Frame as a new layer and copy and paste on your canvas
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position slightly off centre to the top
Grab your magic wand and click inside your frame
Selections - Modify - Expand by 4
Open Red Pink Texture Paper onto your canvas
Position in the frame - Open a close up of your tube and paste in the frame
Open the City and paste as a new layer
Position where you like in the frame
Open Sparkle and paste on your canvas
Position on the left of the frame
When happy with positioning - Selections - Invert - Press delete on all the layers
Move the layers under the frame and change the blend mode of the close up tube to Darken

Open the Wheels as a new layer
Position on the bottom of your tag
Open Aces and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position under the car - See my tag for placement
Open Wordart and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen - I colourised mine to match my tag
Position at the top of the frame
Open your tube as a new layer
Position to the right of the tag - Resizing if necessary
Open Red Grunge Paper as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Add drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Add your correct copyright and licence information
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Kiss me at Midnight - PTU

2011-12-20T11:19:00.000-08:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU Scrapkit Kiss me at Midnight by Bibi and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero Radiance - 128, 50, 128, 35
Eye Candy - Gradient Glow - 3 White

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 41 and paste as a new layer
Position at the bottom of your tag
Open Element 17 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen - Position on the right of the tag
Apply Gradient Glow at the settings above
Open Wordart 1 and paste as a new layer
Place under the previous layer and using your deform tool
Angle it so it fits the City Scape - See my tag for placement
Open Element 63 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen - I also colourised mine to match my tag
Position under the word art and to the right of the City Scape
Open Element 37 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Also position under the wordart and place to the far right of the tag
Open Element 26 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen - Position in the middle of your city scape
See my tag for placement

Open your tube as a new layer
Position under the City Scape and move to the right
Open Element 14 and paste as a new layer
Move to the bottom and position
Open Paper 8 as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Open a close up tube
Position in the mask - When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Merge Group
Open Element 10 and paste as a new layer
Position to the top of the canvas and move under the main tube
Apply drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Apply your correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Hopeful Wishes - PTU

2011-12-20T03:29:00.000-08:00

I am using the art of Dark Yarrow which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU kit Hopes and Dreams by Janice aka Scrappers Delight and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero Porcelain - Default ( Set Blue to 0)
Xero - Radiance - 128, 50, 128, 124

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 56 and paste as a new layer
Position in the centre of your canvas
Click inside all of the frames with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 5
Open Paper 7 as a new layer
Position in the frame - When happy - Selections - Invert - Keep Selected
Open a close up of your tube - Position in the frame
Duplicate and position again - When happy
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None - Merge the 2 tube layers down
Move the paper and tube layers under your frame
Change the blend mode of the tubes to Luminance
Apply Xero Porcelain to the frame at the settings above
I used the sparkles from the tube and placed them over the tubes and moved them under the frame
Open Element 6 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of your frame

Open your tube as a new layer
Position on the left of the frame
I also used the circle element from the tube aswell
Apply Xero Radiance to your tube at the settings above
Open Element 17 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen - Position on the right of your tag
Open Element 83 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Position at the bottom of your tag and move under the tube and the previous layer
Open Element 47 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen - Send to the bottom and position
Open Element 5 and paste as a new layer - Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Using your deform tool - Angle it to the right - When happy - Send to under the frame layer

Open Paper 8 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Add drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers - Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Dreams - PTU

2011-12-19T06:31:00.000-08:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU kit Hopes and Dreams by Janice aka Scrapper's Delights which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Radiance - 128, 50, 128, 112
Eye Candy - Gradient Glow

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 53 and paste on your canvas
Position in the centre
Click inside with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 4
Open Paper 5 and paste as a new layer
Position in the frame - Resizing if necessary
Open a close up of your tube as a new layer
Position in the frame - Resizing if needed
Open Element 22 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and position over the top of the close - up tube
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete on all 3 layers - Select None
Move all 3 layers under the frame layer
Change the Blend Mode of your tube to Screen

Open your tube as a new layer
Position to the left of the frame
Resize if needed - Apply Xero Radiance at the settings above
Open Element 20 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the frame and move under the tube
Open Element 2 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position in the top middle of the frame
Move under the tube - Apply Gradient Glow and select a dark colour from your tag
I also applied an inner bevel - Play around and see what looks best for you

Open Element 82 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the tag - Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror
Position to the far right - Merge Down and send to the bottom
Open Element 59 and paste as a new layer
Image - Rotate - Free Rotate - 90 - Left
Image - Flip - Image - Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Send to the bottom and position under the tube so it looks as if she is sitting on it

Open Paper 10 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Add drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Add your correct copyright and licence information
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Another new Scrapkit!

2011-12-17T10:05:00.001-08:00

Hi again! I have a New Years kit out and you can find it HERE

New PTU Christmas Kit

2011-12-17T04:19:00.000-08:00

I've got a brand new Christmas Kit out in stores, you can find it HERE

Don't forget to check out the other items in the store, scripts, templates and even more kits!

Sugar Plum Dreams - PTU

2011-12-13T02:27:00.000-08:00

I am using the art of Jessica Dougherty which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU Scrapkit Sugar Plum Dreams by Jenn and Sam aka CCO which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 77 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Grab your magic wand and click inside the frame - Modify by 6
Open Paper 4 and paste as a new layer
Position in the frames - When happy -Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open a close up of your tube
Duplicate - Image - Mirror
Paste the original tube in one of your frames
Grab your duplicated tube and position in the other frame - Merge Down when happy
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and the tube layers under your frame

Open Element and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Image - Mirror - Position on the bottom left of the tag
Open Element 24 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position in the bottom middle of the bed
Open Element 2 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the tag
Open Element 35 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the tag
Open Element 39 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position in the middle right of the frame and move under the cupcake tree
See my tag for placement
Open Element 18 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position next to the candy canes
Open Element 64 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 50 and Sharpen - Position above the bed and move under it
Open Element 4 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the top frame and to the left - Move under the previous layer

Open Paper 14 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group - Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible - Add correct copyright and licence numbers - Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Done

Naughty Gift - PTU

2011-12-13T02:14:00.000-08:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU Naughty Gift HD Plus Pack which you can find HERE with the tube included
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open the Cluster Frame into PSP
Image - Resize by 90 - Sharpen
Click inside with your magic wand
Open Paper 3 and paste as a new layer
Position in the frame - Resizing if necessary
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open a close up of the tube you are using
Position in the frame - Duplicate the tube and position around the frame
When happy - Merge the tube layers down - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and tube layers under the frame
Change the Blend mode of the tube layers to Luminance Legacy

Click inside the frame again with your magic wand
Open your tube and position in the frame
Duplicate and hide for now
Making sure you are on the original tube layer
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move under the frame - Unhide the duplicated tube layer
Grab your eraser tool and erase the overhanging parts of the tube at the bottom

Open Element 6 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the frame and move under the tube
Duplicate - Resize by 80 - Sharpen - Position next to the original and move down - Merge Down
Open Element 5 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position next to the presents

Open Paper 4 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Apply drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers - Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Happy Christmas - PTU

2011-12-11T00:55:00.001-08:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find that HERE
I am using the PTU HD Plus Pack Happy Xmas and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open Cluster Frame into PSP
Image - Canvas Size - 800 x 700 - Centre
Click inside with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 6
Open Paper 5 and paste as a new layer
Position in the frame - Resizing if necessary
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open a close up of your tube
Paste as a new layer - Position in the frame
Go back to your close up tube layer
Image - Mirror - Paste in your frame on the other side
Position - When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Merge the 2 close up tube layers together
Change the blend mode to Lighten
Move the paper and close up layers under the frame

Click inside the frame again with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 6
Open your tube as a new layer
Position in the frame
When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move under the frame
Un hide the duplicated layer and using your eraser tool - Erase the overhanging parts of the tube

Open Element 8 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 35 and Sharpen
Position on the top left of the frame
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down when happy
Open Paper 2 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Remember to delete the drop shadow around the middle of the original tube
Merge Visible
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Christmas Dreams - PTU

2011-12-05T06:02:00.001-08:00

I am using the art of Rachel Anderson and you can find it at CDO
I am using the PTU Scrapkit Back to December by Jenn and Sam aka CCO and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Radiance - Default and set Beauty to 18

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position in the centre - Grab your magic wand and click inside the frame
Make sure you click in all parts
Selections - Modify - Expand by 4
Open Paper 2 and paste as a new layer
Position in the frame - Resizing if necessary
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open Element 36 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position at the top of the frame
Open Element 32 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the frame
Open Element 42 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and position on the left over the tree
Selections - Invert - Delete on all 3 layers
Move them all under the frame

Click inside the frame with your magic wand and modify by 4
Open your tube as a new layer
Position on the right of the frame
Layers - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Move under the frame
Un-hide your duplicated tube and using your eraser tool - erase the bottom overhanging part of the tube
Open Element 35 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and position at the bottom of the frame
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the tube and snow layers under the frame - making sure your duplicated tube is under the snow but over the top of the frame
Open Element 8 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 20 and Sharpen
Position on the left side of the frame

Open Paper 3 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Add drop shadows to your layers
Merge all visible
Add the correct copyright and your licence number
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

A VeryMany Christmas - PTU

2011-12-05T05:33:00.000-08:00

I am using the art of VeryMany and you can find this HERE
I am using the PTU Scrapkit by Jay aka Bello Scarto and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero Porcelain - Default (Set Blue to 0)

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 4 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the canvas
Open Element 13 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the top of the tree
Open Elements 1, 2 and 3 onto your canvas
Resize by 30 and position them on the tree
When happy - Merge the 4 ornament layers down
Apply Xero Porcelain at the settings above

Open Element 14 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the right of the tree - Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Position on the right of the tree
Merge down those 2 layers
Open Element 8 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen - Image - Mirror
Position in the middle of the previous layer
Open Element 12 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on top of the snowman - See my tag for placement
Open your tube as a new layer
Resize if necessary
Position on the right of the tag

Open Paper 6 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Open Paper 7 and paste as a new layer
Move to above the mask layer
Apply a mask of choice and merge group
Add drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible - Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

HoHoHo - PTU

2011-12-03T05:32:00.000-08:00

I am using the art of PinUpToons and you can find them HERE

I am using the gorgeous PTU Christmas Kit Mini by Jenn and Sam aka CCO and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Frame 1 and paste as a new layer
Image - Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of your canvas
Grab your magic wand and click inside the frame
Selections - Modify - Expand by 4
Open Paper 2 onto your canvas
Position in the frame
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open Element 1 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 70 and Sharpen - Position to the right of the frame
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move both the paper and the house layer under the frame
Open Element 16 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the frame

Open Element and paste as a new layer
Image - Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the frame
Open Element 3 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position next to the previous layer
Open your tube and paste on your canvas
Position to the left of the tag
Open WA1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 45 and Sharpen
Position to the top right of the frame
Open Element 6 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and move to the left
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down

Open Paper 9 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group - Add drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible - Add your correct copyright and licence information
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Candy Kiss - PTU

2011-11-30T08:33:00.000-08:00

I am using the PTU art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the Kandy Kat HD Plus Pack that was made for the tube and you can find that HERE
Font of Choice

Open the Candy Kisses Template onto your canvas
Press Shift - D to duplicate and hide the original
Delete Raster 7
Click on Raster 5 and Select all - Float - Defloat
Open Paper 3 and paste onto your canvas
Position in the wording and when happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete Raster 5
Still on that layer - Select all - Float - Defloat - Modify by 3 and floodfill with a colour of your choice
Merge those layers together
Click on Raster 3 - Repeat the above steps and floodfill with the same colour as before and merge down
Open Element 29 and paste as a new layer
Position on the bottom right of the canvas and resize by 90 - Sharpen
Close out your lips layer and position the tree behind the word layer
Open Image 23 and paste as a new layer
Position by 80 and Sharpen
Position below the candy cane and wording on the left hand side
Erase the bottom bit of the glass
Open Element 26 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position on top of the kisses wording
Click inside the main semi circle with your magic wand
Selections - Invert - Open your close up of your tube and position in the frame
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete and lower the opacity to 80
Open your main tube and paste in the centre of your tag
Resize the kiss layer by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the tag
Apply drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Add correct copyright and licence numbers - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Night Out - PTU

2011-11-28T06:11:00.001-08:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU kit Take me Out by Jenn and Sam aka CCO, this is an exclusive kit made for Ismael's store and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - UltraViolet - Colourisation 58 - Saturation 94
Leave the rest at Default
Eye Candy - Gradient Glow - Grey - 3

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 24 and paste as a new layer
Position on the left of the canvas
Resize by 80 and Sharpen - Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Move Down and merge together
Open a close up of your tube and paste on your canvas
Send to the bottom
Position and when happy - Use your eraser tool and erase the tubes that are on the outside of the drapes
Open Element 4 and paste as a new layer
Send below the drapes and position on the left
Open Element 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Position under the drape layer and move to the bottom
Open Element 34 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the canvas
Open Element 39 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the tag
Open Element 5 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the top right of the drapes
Duplicate twice more and position down the drape
Merge together and apply Gradient Glow at the settings above

Open Paper 3 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Change the blend mode of the close up tube to Luminance Legacy
Open your main tube and paste on your canvas
Position to the left and apply UltraViolet at the settings above
Add drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible - apply correct copyright and licence numbers - Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Christmas Haunts - PTU

2011-11-24T11:37:00.000-08:00

I am using the art of Maxine Gadd which you can find HERE
I am using the gorgeous PTU Scrapkit by Jay aka Bello Scarto called Christmas Gold and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 23 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and Sharpen - Position in the centre
Using your magic wand - Click inside the centre and modify by 5
Open Paper 5 and paste as a new layer
Position - When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open a close up of your tube - Resizing and mirroring if necessary
Place inside the frame - When happy
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None - Move both layers underneath the frame
Change the blend mode of the Close Up tube to Multiply

Open Element 4 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the frame
Open your main tube and paste on the canvas
Move to the left side - See my tag for placement
Open Element 9 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 - Sharpen
Position onthe bottom of the tube
Open Element 11 and paste as a new layer
Image - Mirror - Image - Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Using your deform tool - Angle it round the frame
See my tag for placement
Open Element 5 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position on the right of the frame - Erase the top of the loop
Open Element 47 and paste as a new layer
Position on the top left - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge together and move to the bottom
Open Paper 3 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Add drop shadows to your layers - Merge layers visible
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

New FTU Cluster Frame - Christmas

2011-11-23T07:06:00.000-08:00

New FTU Cluster using Hungry Hill's PTU Scrapkit Candy Crimbo which you can find HERE

The link to download is HERE

Garv's Rocker - PTU

2011-11-21T06:26:00.000-08:00

I am using the art of Keith Garvey which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU Scrapkit Hard Rock by Amy Marie and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Eye Candy - Gradient Glow - White - 3

Open a new image 700x700
Open Frame Cir 1 and paste as a new layer
Image - Mirror - Grab your magic wand and click inside
Modify by 10 and open Paper 12 onto your canvas
Position and when happy -Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open a close up of your tube and position in the frame
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move both layers under the frame
I didnt change the opacity or add any filters to this tube but you can to suit your needs
Open Disco Ball Chain 2 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the frame - Erase the overhanging links
Open Drumset and paste as a new layer
Image - Mirror - Resize by 65 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the frame
See my tag for placement
Open Guitar 4 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the tag on top of the drumset
Open Music NoteBar 2 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 85 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom of the tag and move under the guitar layer
Apply Eye Candy at the settings above
Open Discoball 4 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and move to the top right of the tag

Open your main tube and paste on your canvas
Position on the right of the tag
Open Paper 2 on your canvas
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group - Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible - Add correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Pink Christmas - PTU

2011-11-19T07:57:00.000-08:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the gorgeous kit Sugar Plum Dreams by Jenn and Sam, and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Radiance - 128,50,128,35

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 75 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 85 and Sharpen
Position and colorise your frame if you need to
Click inside the frames with your magic wand
Modify by 4
Open Paper 17 and paste as a new layer
Position in the frame
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open a close up of your tube and position in the top frame
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move both layers under the frame
Duplicate - Image - Mirror the close up tube and position in the bottom frame
Merge the 2 close up layers together
Open your tube and position on the right of the tag
Apply Xero Radiance at the settings above

Open Element 68 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Move under the tube layer and position where the frames join
See my tag for placement
Open Element 53 and paste as a new layer
Image - Mirror - Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position on the top frame corner
Open Element 8 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Move under the candle layer and using your deform tool - angle it to the left
Open Paper 3 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group - Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible - Add correct copyright and licence numbers - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Ozzy - PTU

2011-11-17T03:02:00.000-08:00

This is for everyone out there who has a child and/or knows a child with autism and the aim is to increase awareness and to help with researching the causes, prevention, treatment and possible cure for Autism. The tube has been made using a picture of Ozzy.

I am using the Scrap Candy Store Autism Awareness Collab Kit and the exclusive Ozzy tube by Lady Mishka which is no longer available
Thank you so much Lady Mishka for kindly donating this gorgeous tube, it's a perfect likeness :)
PLEASE NOTE: 100% of sales from the kit and the tube is being donated to the
Autism Speaks Foundation
And a special thanks to Jenn, Sam and Bossy who have contributed their talents and came up with this amazing kit!
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero Radiance - 128,50,128,43
Eye Candy - Gradient Glow - White - 4

Open a new image 700x700
Open Paper 6 and paste as a new layer
Open Element 22 and paste as a new layer
Position towards the top and resize by 90 - Sharpen
Open Element 27 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position on the top right
Open Element 90 and paste as a new layer
Position to the left and resize by 80 - Sharpen
Open Element 73 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position in the middle of the heart of the tree
Open Element 74 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the top of the tree
See my tag for placement
Apply Gradient Glow at the settings above
Open Element 14 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 110 and position on the bottom right of the tag
Move under the tree layer
Open your tube and paste on your canvas
Position so he is sitting on the bench
Resize if necessary and apply Xero Radiance at the settings above
Open Element 62 and paste as a new layer
Image - Mirror - Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the left of ozzy and the bench
Open Element 58 and paste as a new layer
Position at the bottom - Duplicate
On the original erase some of the grass on the bench
Open Element 93 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 - Sharpen and position on the bottom left of the tag
Open Element 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 - Sharpen
Mirror and position between the snail and the bench

Add drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible - Image - Add Borders - 5 - Black
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Fun Max - PTU

2011-11-15T03:23:00.001-08:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU HD Plus Pack Xmax by Kim which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 6 and paste as a new layer
Position near the bottom and resize by 90 and Sharpen
Click inside all 4 squares with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 3
Open Paper 3 and paste as a new layer
Position in the frame
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Copy and paste the middle sized tube on your canvas
Position in the first frame
Duplicate 3 more times until you fill the boxes and when happy
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Hide the paper and frame layer and merge visible
Unhide the layers - Move both the layers under the frame
Lower the opacity of the tube to 80
Open a close up of your tube
Send to the bottom and position in the centre

Open Element 8 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and resize by 110
Open Element 12 and paste as a new layer
Send to below the close up tube layer
Position where you think looks best
Open Element 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the tag - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge down
Move below the tube layer
Open Paper 5 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - merge group
Add drop shadows to your layers - Merge visible
Add correct copyright and licence numbers - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Cute Christmas - PTU

2011-11-15T02:57:00.000-08:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU HD Plus Pack Cute Xmas made by Heidi which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero Radiance - 128, 50, 128, 57

Open a new image 700x700
Open Cluster Frame and paste as a new layer
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 4
Open Paper 4 on your canvas
Position in the centre of your frame
When happy - Selections - Invert - Keep Selected
Open a close up of your tube
Position in the frame
Open your tube and paste as a new layer
Position to the right of the frame
When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the close up and paper under the frame
Lower the opacity of the close up tube to 74
Unhide the duplicated tube and erase the bottom part
Apply Xero Radiance at the settings above to both tube layers
Open Ornament 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the frame
Erase some of the hook
Open Paper 2 on your canvas
Apply a mask of Choice - Merge Group
Add drop shadows to your layers - Merge visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Fairy Looking - FTU

2011-11-15T02:35:00.000-08:00

I am using the PTU art of Lisa Victoria which you can find HERE
I am using the FTU kit Magical Fea by Ali, this is no longer available
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Porcelain - Default (Set blue to 0)

Open a new image 700x700
Open Frame 7 and paste as a new layer
Position in the centre of your canvas
Apply Xero Porcelain at the settings above
Grab your magic wand and select inside the frame
Selections - Modify - Expand by 6
Open the tube you are using and position in the frame
When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None - Move under the frame
Unhide the duplicated tube and using your eraser tool erase the overhanging parts of the tube
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 6
Open Paper 19 and paste as a new layer
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper layer to the bottom
Adjust - Add/Remove Noise - Uniform - Noise 10 - Monochrome Checked

Open Flower Branch 2 and paste as a new layer
Image - Mirror - Image - Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position to above the paper layer and to the right
See my tag for placement
Open Diamant 20 and paste as a new layer
Send above the paper layer
Position to the right
Duplicate twice and move them to where you think looks best
Merge down and using your eraser tool - Erase the overhanging top and bottom parts of the diamant

Open Paper 24 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group - Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible - Apply correct copyright - Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Goth Girl - PTU

2011-11-11T05:56:00.000-08:00

I am using the PTU kit Hug Me I'm Emo by Cindy aka Scrapping With Lil Ole Me and you can find that HERE
I am using the Exclusive tube Goth Girl by AlfaDesire and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters used:
Xero Radiance - 128, 50, 128, 103

Open a new image 700x700
Open Fireplace and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Position in the centre
Open Bling Strand 2 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position to the top right of the fireplace
I colourised mine and erase any overhanging parts
Open Wire Doodle and paste as a new layer
Image - Flip - Image - Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position on the top of the fireplace and colourise
Open Butterfly 2 and paste as a new layer
Colourise and resize by 30 - Sharpen
Angle it slightly to fit the top rght corner
See my tag for placement
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Position on the left
When happy - Merge these layers down
Open Scounce and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the fireplace
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down - Colourise

Open your tube and position on your canvas
Resizing if necessary
Position to the left of the tag and apply Xero Radiance at the settings above
Open Paper 17 and paste on your canvas
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group - Apply drop shadows to your layers
Add correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Dead Girls Dream - PTU

2011-11-06T09:29:00.000-08:00

I am using the Exclusive tube by DiMary and you can find that HERE
I am using the PTU Scrapkit Lady of Pleasure by Jay aka Bello Scarto which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Porcelain - Default (set blue to 0)

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 33 and paste as a new layer
Position in the centre of your canvas
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 5
Open Paper 1 and paste as a new layer
Position in the frame - When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open Element 17 and paste as a new layer
Position in the centre of the frame - Resizing if necessary
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected - Move under the frame
Open a close up of your tube and position in the frame - Resizing if necessary
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper, doodle and tube layers under the frame
Change the blend mode of the tube to Screen

Open Element 3 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the top right hand corner of the frame
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Apply Xero Porcelain at the settings above
Open Element 29 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the top middle of the frame
Apply Xero Porcelain at the settings above
Open Element 24 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the left middle of the frame
Apply Xero Porcelain at the settings above
Open Element 10 and paste as a new layer - Image - Mirror
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the frame
Open Element 36 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen - Image - Mirror
Position under the previous layer and move to the right
Duplicate - Image - Mirror
Position the white labelled bottle onto the original layer and merge down
See my tag for placement

Open your tube as a new layer
Position on the right of the frame
Use your selection tool to erase the overhanging parts of the tube
Open Paper 10 as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group - Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge layers visible - Add correct copyright and licence numbers - Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Sexy Christmas - PTU

2011-11-05T12:29:00.001-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU Scrapkit Holly In Snow by the very talented Jenn and Sam and you can find that HERE
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 51 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 90 - Sharpen and position in the centre
Open Element 96 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the top left of the fireplace
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge down when happy
Open Element 62 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Duplicate - Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position them on the pearls on the fireplace
Merge down when happy
Open Element 87 and paste as a new layer
Image - Mirror - Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the top left of the fireplace

Open Element 65 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom left of the frame
Open Element 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position next to the previous element
Open your tube and paste as a new layer
Position to the right of the fireplace
Open Element 94 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the top of the fireplace
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge visible - Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Jenna's Party - PTU

2011-11-05T12:24:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU Scrapkit Poison by Jenn and Sam and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Porcelain - Default settings (set blue to 0)

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 2 and paste as a new layer
Image - Rotate - Free Rotate - Right 90
Image - Resize by 65 and Sharpen
Position in the centre
I colorised mine to match my tube
Using your magic wand - Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 5
Open Paper 11 and paste as a new layer
Position in the frame - When happy -Selections - Invert - Keep Selected
Open Element 10 and paste on your canvas
Image - Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position in the frame - When happy -Selections - Invert - Keep Selected
Open Element 33 and colorise - Paste on your canvas
Position to the right - Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position in the bottom right hand corner of the frame
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - When happy with positioning
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and candle layers under the frame

Open Element 16 and paste as a new layer
Again i colourised - Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position in the top centre of the frame
Apply Xero Porcelain at the settings above
Open Element 23 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom left of the frame
Duplicate - Resize by 80 - Position next to the original - Merge Down
Open your tube and paste as a new layer
Position in the centre
Open Paper 15 as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Add drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible - Add correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Black n Pink - PTU

2011-11-02T09:44:00.000-07:00

I am using an Exclusive tube by Di Mary which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU kit PolkaDot Blast by Kairina Kat Kreations which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 58 on to your canvas
Position in the centre of your canvas
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 10
Open Paper 21 and paste as a new layer
Position - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open the tube you are using and resize if necessary
Duplicate and hide for now
Position in the frame
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the tube layer under the frame layer

Open Element 59 and paste as a new layer
Position on the top of the layers
See my tag for placement
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Selections - Modify by 10 and Open Paper 26 onto your canvas
When happy with positioning - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move under the frame
Un - hide the duplicated tube and move to the top
Erase the bottom half of the tube and match it up with the pink frame
See my tag for placement

Open Element 93 and Paste on your canvas
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the top left of the frames
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Duplicate - Image - Flip
Merge these flower layers together
Open Element 89 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Image - Rotate - Free Rotate - 90 Left
Position on the left of the frame
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Open Paper 20 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group - Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Layers together
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Autumn - PTU

2011-10-30T10:42:00.001-07:00

I am using the PTU art of Katherine Barber which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU Scrapkit Autumn Days by Rieka which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Eye Candy - Gradient Glow - 3 - Yellow

Open a new image 700x700
Open Frame 1 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Position in the centre
I colourised mine to match my tube
Click inside all 3 frames with your magic wand
Press and Hold Shift to click in all 3 at the same time
Selections - Modify - Expand by 5
Open Paper 4 as a new layer
Position - When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open the tube you are using and position in the frames
Duplicate and hide for now
When happy with the positioning - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and tube layer under the frame layer
Unhide the duplicated tube layer and move under the original tube
Change the blend mode to Dodge

Open Flower 4 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and position towards the top
Duplicate - Position below the original and move down - Merge Down
Open Wordart 3 and paste as a new layer
Image - Rotate - Free Rotate - 90 Left
Position on the left side of the frame
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Image - Flip
Position on the right hand side and merge down
Apply Gradient Glow at the settings above

Open Paper 5 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group - Apply drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers - Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Tag Show Off

2011-10-25T13:13:00.001-07:00

This is a tag i made using the gorgeous art of Ismael Rac and the BCA Mega Pack PTU Scrapkit and Tubes which you can find HERE

Fight Like a Girl - PTU

2011-10-25T12:33:00.001-07:00

This is a tutorial for all you women out there
Please be Hands On and check your boobs every month!

I am using the Scrap Candy Store BCA Collab Kit and the exclusive BCA tube by VeryMany
which you can purchase only at the Scrap CandyStore HERE
PLEASE NOTE: 100% of sales from the kit and the tube is being donated to the
National Breast Cancer Foundation
Thank you Ann and Alex for donating this Gorgeous tube to this collab!!!
And a special thanks to Jenn, Sam and Bossy who have contributed their talents and came up with this amazing kit!
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Eye Candy - Gradient Glow - White - 3

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 39 and Paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Position in the centre
Click inside the frame with your magic wand - Modify by 5
Open Paper 26 and Paste as a new layer
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open the close up tube and Mirror
Paste on your canvas and position in the frame
Resize if necessary - When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move both the paper and tube layer under the frame layer
Open the tube and paste onto your canvas
Position to the right of the frame
When happy - Layers - Duplicate and hide for now
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 4
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None - Move under the frame
Unhide the duplicate and using your eraser tool - erase the overhanging parts of the tube

Open Element 33 and Paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 - Sharpen
Position towards the top
Apply Gradient Glow at the settings above
Open Element 78 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the frame
Image - Mirror - Position and when happy - Merge Down
Move under the tube layer
Open Element 25 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom left of the frame
Open Element 61 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Image - Mirror - Position next to the aerosol and move underneath
Open Element 68 and Paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the tag
Open Element 5 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position next to the nail polish

Open Paper 28 and Paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Apply drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible - Add Correct Copyright and Licence Numbers
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Heavenly Angel - PTU

2011-10-25T12:00:00.001-07:00

I am using the art of Anna Marine which you can find HERE
Please do not use this art unless you have the correct licence to do so!
I am using the PTU kit My Angel by Rieka which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Radiance - 128, 70, 128, 97
Xero - Porcelain - Default (set blue to 0)

Open a new image 700x700
Open Paper 9 and paste as a new layer
Apply a mask of choice and merge group
Open Scattered Foil Rings and paste onto your canvas
Position in the centre of your masked paper layer
Open Fluffy Heart 1 and paste as a new layer
Position in the centre of your previous layer
Open Tree and paste as a new layer
Position on the left side of the tag
See my tag for placement
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror
Merge Visible these layers when happy
Apply Xero - Porcelain twice at the settings above

Open Sparkle 2 and paste as a new layer
Position over the previous layers
Open your tube onto your canvas
Position in the centre of the tree layers
Apply Xero - Radiance at the settings above
Open Candle and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom left of the tag
Duplicate - resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position next to the original and merge together
Lighten using your psp tools
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Position and when happy merge down
Open Glitter Trail and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Position at the bottom of your tag above all the layers
Open Flower 2 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on top of the trail on the left hand side
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Position next to the original and move down - merge down
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge down when happy

Add drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible - Apply correct copyright and licence numbers - Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Spooky Chick - PTU

2011-10-25T11:11:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ching-Chou Kuik which you can find HERE
Please do not use this art unless you have the correct licence to do so!
I am using the PTU kit Fire Burn Cauldron Bubble by Jay aka Bello Scarto which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Porcelain - Default (Set Blue to 0)

Open a new image 700x700
Copy and paste your tube as a new layer on your canvas
Apply a rounded mask of choice and merge group
Open Element 1 and paste as a new layer
Send below the tube layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Open Element 15 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the roof on the right hand side
See my tag for placement

Open Element 8 and paste as a new layer
Send to below the tube layer and arrange until you are happy
Open Element 6 and paste as a new layer
Image - Mirror - Image - Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the tag
Open Element 7 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Image - Mirror - Position on the bottom left of the tag
Apply Xero Porcelain at the settings above
Open Element 28 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position on top of her hat
I changed the colour to one that suited the tag

Open Paper 4 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply another round edged mask of choice
Merge Group - Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge visible - Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

An Award!

2011-10-25T10:27:00.001-07:00

I have been given this award by Tasha and Bossy
Thank you!

This award is for the Beautiful Women (and Men)

who grace us with their talents

in the Tagger Community.

The intent of this award is to pass it on

to the Designer, Tagger, or Artist

who has inspired you with their endless talent

and who has touched your heart.

There are many out there.

Let's see how far we can pass this on.

♥HERE'S TO ALL YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!♥

Jenn and Sam - Creative Candyland

Iris - Buzzy's Hive
SONYA - Devious Desires
Vicky - Vixens Playground
Anne - Foxys Designs

Witchy Max - PTU

2011-10-10T12:04:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using CCO's part of the Witches of Xeracx Exclusive Collab which is no longer available, it was a LE Halloween Collab
Im Using Vaybs's Halloween Mask which you can find HERE
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Alien Skin Xenofex 2 Lightning
Arrange the 2 black markers to where you think looks best

Opan a new image 700x700
Open Paper 6 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Apply Vaybs's mask and merge group
Position in the centre of your canvas
Apply Alien Skin Xenofex Lightning
Open Element 9 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position on the right of the mask
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror
When happy - Merge Down
Open Element 8 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the tree on the left hand side
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - When happy - Merge Down
Open Element 5 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and then by 90 - Sharpen
Position on the top right hand side of the mask
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - When happy - Merge Down

Open your tube and paste as a new layer
Position in the middle of the tag
Add dorp shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Apply your correct copyright and licence information
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Witch Sexy - PTU

2011-10-10T11:36:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU Gothic Horror Scrapkit which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Radiance - 128, 50, 128, 37

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 30 and paste as a new layer
Position in the centre
Open Element 60 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 75 and Sharpen
Position below the gates and move to the left
See my tag for placement
Open Element 29 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position below the gates on the right hand side
Position - When happy - Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
See my tag for placement

Open Element 49 and paste as a new layer
Position on the left of the gates and resize by 60 - Sharpen
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror
Position and merge down when happy
Open Element 73 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on top of the previous layer and position
Layers - Duplicate and move to the right side of the gate
When happy - Merge Down
Open Element 68 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on top of the red swirl and use your deform tool to angle it
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - merge down
Open Element 74 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 25 and Sharpen
Position at the top right of your tag and angle a little

Open your tube as a new layer
Position in the centre and apply Xero Radiance at the settings above
Open Paper 19 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Send to the bottom and position so you can see the words through the gate
Apply a mask of choice and merge group
Add drop shadows to your layers - merge visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Goth Witch - PTU

2011-10-10T10:26:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using my PTU Halloween Night Scrapkit which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Eye Candy - Glass - Default and change the glass colour to purple

Open a new image 700x700
Open Frame 3 and paste as a new layer
Image - Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position on the top right of the canvas
Apply Eye Candy - Glass at the settings above
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Modify by 6 and open Paper 5 as a new layer
Position in the frame - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open a close up of your tube - I mirrored mine
Position in the frame - When happy -Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and tube layers under the frame
Change the blend mode of the tube to Luminance Legacy

Open your main tube and paste on your canvas
Position on the left of the tag
Open Barbwire Heart 2 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the top of the frame near the tube
Open Ghost Pop and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the top right of the frame
I erased some of the stick
Open Skull Candle 1 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position in the right middle side of the frame
Open Batpop and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the frame and erase the overhanging stick
Open Cauldron and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Image - Mirror - Position on the bottom right of the frame above the batpop
Open Black Cat and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position next to the tube

Open Paper 6 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge group
Add drop shadows to your layers
Merge visible - Add your copyright and licence information - Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

A new tut by Stef using my part of the Witches of Xeracx Collab Kit

2011-10-10T09:43:00.000-07:00

Hiya! I stumbles upon this gorgeous tut by Stef using my part of the huge collab kit Witches of Xeracx which you can find HERE

You can find the tut HERE and the preview to the tut is below :)

Spike - PTU

2011-10-10T06:35:00.000-07:00

I am using Spike, an exclusive tube by Marek and you can find that HERE
I am using the PTU kit Sin Eater by Jay aka Bello Scarto which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Radiance - 128, 50, 128, 85
Eye Candy - Gradient Glow - Grey - 3

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 38 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 110 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of the canvas
Click inside with your magic wand - Selections - Modify by 3
Open Paper 9 and paste as a new layer
Position - When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open the close up - Image - Mirror
Paste on your canvas - Position - Resizing if needed
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and tube layer under the frame
Change the blend mode to your tube to screen and lower the opacity to about 70

Open your tube as a new layer
Resize if needed and position to the left of the frame
Apply Xero - Radiance at the settings above
Open Element 37 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position at the top of the frame next to your tube
Using your deform tool, angle it so it fits the frame
Apply Gradient Glow at the settings above
Open Element 22 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the frame
Erase some of the twig over the close up tube
Open Element 35 and paste as a new layer
Image - Mirror and Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the tag on the branch
Open Element 18 and paste as a new layer
Move to the top and then send to the bottom
Open Paper 2 as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge Group

Add drop shadows to your layers
Merge all layers visible - Add your correct copyright and licence information
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Cute and Sweet - PTU

2011-10-04T03:47:00.001-07:00

I am using the art of Nicholas Garton aka GartArt PinUps which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU kit by Rieka called Girlylicious which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero Radiance - 128, 30, 128, 35
Eye Candy - Gradient Glow - Pink 3

Open a new image 700x700
Open Frame 2 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Position in the centre
Using your magic wand - Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Modify by 4 - Open Paper 1 and paste as a new layer
When happy with positioning - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open Sparkle 2 and paste as a new layer
Position - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open the tube you are using and paste as a new layer
Position in the frame - When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move down the paper, sparkle and tube layers under the frame
Unhide the duplicated tube and using your eraser tool - Erase any parts from the tube that you wish

Open Crown on your canvas
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Position on the top of the frame
Apply Gradient Glow at the settings above
Open Radio and paste as a new layer
Position under the tube and bring to the bottom
Resizing by 80 and Sharpen
See my tag for placement
Open Bottle and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Position on the right of the tag
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Duplicate - Resize by 80 - Sharpen - Position next to the original and merge down
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Position
When happy - Merge the bottle layers down

Open Paper 3 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group
Apply drop shadows to your layers - Merge Layers Visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Lady Pumpkin - PTU

2011-10-03T06:39:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE - the pumpkins used are ones from his tube
I am using Lady Pumpkin Tagger Kit which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 2 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 75 and Sharpen
Position in the centre
Click inside with your magic wand
Modify by 4 and Paste Paper 11 on your canvas
Position - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open Element 8 on your canvas
Position in the frame - When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open a close up tube onto your canvas
Position and when happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper, sparkles and the tube layer under the frame
Change the blend mode on the tube to Luminance Legacy

Open Element 3 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 60 and position on the top right of the frame
Using your deform tool - Angle it so it fits the frame
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Duplicate again - Using your deform tool, angle it so it fits the top of the frame
Merge these layers together
Open Element 16 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the frame
Open your tube and paste on your canvas
I positioned the pumpkins around the tube

Open Paper 12 on your canvas
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Visible - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Pumpkins and Candy - PTU

2011-10-03T06:19:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Vicki Yeager which you can find HERE
I am using Wilma's part of the HUGE collab Pumpkins and Candy by the awesome designers of Heartbeatz Creationz and you can find that HERE
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Eye Candy - Gradient Glow - 3 - Orange and Black

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 3 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 - Sharpen
Position in the centre
Click inside with your magic wand
Modify by 4
Open Paper 10 on your canvas
Position - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move under the frame layer
Open Element 23 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the frame
Duplicate twice and move along the bottom of the frame

Open the tube you are using and paste on your canvas
In the tube ive used there is a larger ghost which i have selected - Pasted on my canvas
Image - Mirror and Positioned on the right of the tube
See my tag for placement
Open Element 34 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 45 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom left of the tube
Apply Gradient Glow at the black settings above
Open Element 4 and paste on your canvas
Image - Mirror - Position on the right of the tag
Image - Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Send to below the tube layer
Apply Gradient Glow at the orange settings above

Add drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers - Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Cute Halloween - PTU

2011-10-03T06:03:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using Cindy's aka Scrappin with lil ole me's part of the HUGE collab Pumpkins and Candy by the awesome designers of Heartbeatz Creationz and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Alien Skin Xenofex - Constellation - Default and click on Keep Original Image

Open a new image 700x700
Open KandyKorn Frame and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position in the centre
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 7
Open Paper 7 and paste as a new layer - Position
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open the tube you are using and position in the frame
When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and tube layers under the frame
Unhide the duplicated tube - Using your eraser tool - Erase the overhanging parts of the tube
Apply Constellation to the paper layer at the settings above

Open Bat and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the top left of the frame
Using your deform tool, angle it to the left a little
See my tag for placement
Open Doodle and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position to the right of the tag
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Send to the bottom of your tag

Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible - Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Spooky Halloween - PTU

2011-10-02T01:13:00.001-07:00

I am using the art of Anna Marine which you can find HERE
I am using Rebel Dezign's Designz part of the HUGE collab Pumpkins and Candy by the awesome designers of Heartbeatz Creationz and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new layer 700x700
Open Element 8 and paste as a new layer
Position in the centre of your canvas
I colourised mine to match my tube
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Modify by 3
Open Paper 5 and paste as a new layer
Position - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move under the frame
Open Element 22 and paste as a new layer
Position under the frame on the right hand side - Duplicate
Image - Mirror - Position - Merge Down
I colourised mine to match my tube
Open Element 29 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Move under the frame and position at the top left
I colourised mine

Open your tube as a new layer
Position in the centre of the frame
Open Element 25 and paste as a new layer
Place at the bottom left of the tube
Resize by 80 - Sharpen - Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Position and Merge Down
Open Element 2 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Colourise and move to the far left of your tag
Duplicate - Resize by 80 - Sharpen - Position next to the original
Colourise again - Merge Down - Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down

Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Max Witch - PTU

2011-10-02T00:54:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using Red Butterfly's Designz part of the HUGE collab Pumpkins and Candy by the awesome designers of Heartbeatz Creationz and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 2 and paste as a new layer
Position in the centre
Open Element 14 and paste as a new layer
Image - Resize by 60 - Sharpen
Image - Rotate - Free Rotate - 45 Right
Position in the centre of the canvas
Open Element 18 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the orange frame

Click inside the orange frame with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 3
Open Paper 8 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Position - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move under the frame
Click on the Pink Frame - Repeat the above steps using Paper 9
Click inside Paper 9 with your magic wand and modify by 3
Open the tube you are using and position in the frame
When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete on the tube layer
Unhide your duplicate and erase the overhanging bits of the tube

Click inside the pink frame
Modify by 3 - Paste Element 7 into the frame
Duplicate and move below the original
See my tag for placement
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Open Element 24 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
I colourised mine to match my tag
Position on the bottom right of the tag
Open Element 3 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the cauldron
Duplicate - Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Image - Mirror - Position on the left of the original

Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible - Apply copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Rieka's 50% off Sale :)

2011-10-01T09:40:00.000-07:00

Blog HERE and Store HERE

Treat or Trick - PTU

2011-09-29T04:06:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Lollipop Labs which i purchased at MyTagArt and you can now find her HERE
I am using Puddicat Design's part of the HUGE collab Pumpkins and Candy by the awesome designers of Heartbeatz Creationz and you can find that HERE - Free with a $10 Purchase :)
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Eye Candy Gradient Glow - Orange - 3
Xero - Radiance - 128, 50, 128, 45

Open a new layer 700x700
Open Frame 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
I colourised mine to match my tube
Click inside with your magic wand
Modify by 4 and Open Paper 3 as a new layer
Position so you can see the witch in the top left of the frame
Resize and Sharpen if necessary
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move under the frame
Open Spookytown 1 and paste as a new layer
Position at the bottom of the frame
I colourised mine to match my tag

Open Tree 1 and paste as a new layer
Image - Mirror
Position to the right of the tag
See my tag for placement
When happy - Move under the town layer
Erase any roots that may be showing through the bottom
Apply Gradient Glow at the settings above
Open Bat 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Move to the top left of the frame
Using your deform tool, move it until you are happy

Open your tube as a new layer
Position on the right of the tag
Apply Xero Radiance at the settings above
Open CatnPumpkin 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position to the left of the tube
Open Paper 2 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and colourise
Apply a mask of choice - Merge Group - Apply drop shadows to your layes
Merge Visible - Add your correct copyright and licence information
Merge all - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Sexy Witch - PTU

2011-09-29T03:44:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using Bossy's part of the collab Witches of Xeracx which you can no longer find in the store, it was a limited edition collab kit for Halloween
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Haunted House and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position to the bottom left of the canvas
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Open Frame 3 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and resize by 60 - Sharpen
Position in the centre
Click inside with your magic wand
Modify by 5
Open Paper 1 on your canvas
Selections -Invert - Delete - Select None
Move under the frame
Making sure the paper is your active layer
Open tree on your canvas
Position to the right of the frame
Open moon on your canvas
I colourised mine to match my tag
Paste on your canvas and resize by 80 - Sharpen
Send to below the house layer and position on the top left of the frame

Open your tube and paste as a new layer
Position in the centre of your tag
Open Paper 10 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group - Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible - Apply correct copyright and licence info
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Witchy Emo - PTU

2011-09-28T03:19:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using my part of the collab Witches of Xeracx which is no longer available, it was a LE Collab kit for Halloween
2 Masks of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Paper 7 onto your canvas
Apply a mask of Choice - Merge Group
Open Paper 3 onto your canvas
Apply a different mask of Choice - Merge Group
Open your tube onto your canvas
Position - When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Apply the same mask as before to your tube
Merge Group
Unhide the duplicated one and erase parts of your tube so its not so square at the bottom

Open Element 13 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Position on the top left of the tag
Open Element 30 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Place on the left of the tag underneath the moon layer
Open Element 15 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the tube
Open Element 7 and paste as a new layer
Image - Mirror
Position on the mask layer under the element and tube layers
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Change the blend mode to Luminance Legacy
Open Element 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position next to the cauldron
Layers - Duplicate - Resize by 80 and Sharpen - Position next to the original
Open Element 14 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the cauldron
Open Element 10 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 - Sharpen - Image - Mirror
Position behind the tube layers
Open Element 8 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the right of the tube
Layers - Duplicte - Resize by 80 - Sharpen
Position next to the original

Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Sweet Lolly - PTU

2011-09-28T03:03:00.001-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the fabby HD Pack that has been made to match the tube, these packs are made by Jenn and Sam, you can find the HD Pack HERE and more awesome stuff by the 2 ladies HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Frame and paste as a new layer
Position on the right of your canvas
Click inside the centre with your magic wand
Modify by 4
Open Paper 2 and paste as a new layer
Position - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open a close up of your tube and position
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move both layers under the frame

Open Element 3 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Position under the frame and to the left
Open your tube and paste on your canvas
Position on the left of the tag
Open Element 1 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position on the right of your tag
Open Element 5 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position in front of the candles

Using the colours from your tube - Create a gradient
Layers - New Raster Layer - Floodfill with your gradient
Apply a mask of choice and merge group
Send to the bottom
Open Element 2 and paste as a new layer above the mask
Position and duplicate and move to the top
Erase any bits that are over the mask
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Halloween Tease - PTU

2011-09-28T02:47:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using P&A Dezign's part of the HUGE collab Pumpkins and Candy by the awesome designers of Heartbeatz Creationz and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Radiance - 128, 30, 128, 37

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 10 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Position just above the centre
Open Element 27 and paste as a new layer
Using your deform tool - Angle it to the right a bit
Send under the fence
See my tag for placement
Open the tube you are using and paste as a new layer
Position so she is lying on the coffin
Apply Xero Radiance at the settings above
Open Element 6 and paste as a new layer
Image - Mirror - Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on top of the pumpkin

Open Paper 3 as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

2 Show Off Tags by Vicky : )

2011-09-26T12:08:00.000-07:00

Vicky has made a gorgeous tag and a gorgeous forum set for me using my new PTU kit Halloween Night which you can find HERE

You can find more of Vicky's tags and tuts on her blog HERE

Halloween Treats - PTU

2011-09-26T06:54:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Lollipop Labs Studios which i purchased when she was at MyTagArt, you can now find her HERE
I am using Lysira's part of the HUGE collab Pumpkins and Candy by the awesome designers of Heartbeatz Creationz and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Frame 3 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of your canvas
Grab your magic wand and select inside the middle
Modify by 3 - Open Paper 2 on your canvas
I colourised mine to match my tube
Position and resize if necessary
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open Fence and paste on your canvas
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position towards the bottom of the frame
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open Ghost - Image - Mirror
Paste as a new layer
Position under the frame on the left hand side
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the layers under the frame

Open Spooky Tree and paste as a new layer
Position on the left of the canvas
Resize by 90 - Sharpen
Place under the frame
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Position on top of the frame
Open the tube you are using
Position on the right of the tag
Open Bag 1 and paste as a new layer
I colourised mine
Resize by 40 - Position on the left of the tag
Open Pumpkin 2 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the right of the bag
Layers- Duplicate - Image - Resize by 80 and Sharpen - Position next to the original

Open Paper 3 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group
Layers - Duplicate - Resize by 90 and colourise
Add drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visbible
Apply Correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Halloween Witch - PTU

2011-09-26T06:33:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Nicholas Garton aka GartArtPinUps which you can find HERE
I am using Laura's Designz part of the HUGE collab Pumpkins and Candy by the awesome designers of Heartbeatz Creationz and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 10 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position in the centre
Open Element 34 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Position over the orange frame
Click inside the purple frame with your magic wand
Modify by 3 - Copy and Paste Paper 1 as a new layer
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None - Move under the frame
Click inside the orange frame with your magic wand
Modify by 3 and paste Paper 3 as a new layer
Position - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move under the frame
Effects - Texture Effects - Blinds - Width 5 - Opacity 11 - Black - Horizontal
Open Element 38 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Duplicate about 6 times and position inside the purple paper
Merge them down when happy

Open Element 4 and paste as a new layer
Image - Mirror - Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom left of the frame
Open Element 12 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position along the bottom of the frames
Duplicate and position next to the original
See my tag for placement
Merge the candy layers Down
Open Element 13 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the cat on the left of the tag
Open Element 19 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the right of the tag

Open your tube as a new layer
Position in the centre - resizing if necessary
Open Element 17 and paste as a new layer
Image - Mirror - Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the right of the frames
Using your deform tool - angle it so it goes along with the frame
Open Element 43 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Using your deform tool - angle it to the left so it fits the frame

Open Paper 4 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group - Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Add correct copyright and licence numbers - Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Fall Days - PTU

2011-09-21T06:31:00.001-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU kit Autumn Days by Rieka, i purchased this from her store which has closed down but you can find her HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Frame 2 onto your canvas and paste as a new layer
Image - Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of your canvas
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 3
Open Paper 6 as a new layer
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open the tube you are using and paste on your canvas
Position in the frame
When Happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None - Move both the tube and paper layer underneath the frame
Unhide your duplicated tube and using your eraser tool - Erase the bottom part of the tube

Open Fence and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position towards the bottom left of the frame
See my tag for placement
Open Squirrel and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the right side of the fence
Open Pumpkins and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Image - Mirror - Position under the fence on the left hand side
Duplicate and position next to the original
Open WordArt 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the fence
Open Twig 1 and paste as a new layer
Image - Rotate - Free Rotate - 90 Right
Image - Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position behind the pumpkins - Duplicate and position on the right behind the squirrel

Open Paper 15 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Add drop shadows to your layers - Merge Visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Pretty Witchy - PTU

2011-09-19T08:11:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Sue Miller which i purchased whenshe was at MyTagArt and you can now find her HERE
I am using Dark Kat Kreationz part of the HUGE collab Pumpkins and Candy by the awesome designers of Heartbeatz Creationz and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 32 and paste on your canvas
Position in the centre of your canvas
Click inside with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 4
Open Paper 5 on your canvas Position inside the frame
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open your tube and paste as a new layer
Position - When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move both the paper and tube layer under your frame
Unhide the duplicated tube
Use your eraser tool to erase the overhanging bits of the tube

Open Element 19 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and sharpen
Send to above the paper layer
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Using your eraser tool, erase the roots of the trees
Open Element 16 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Image - Mirror - Position on the bottom left of the frame
Open Element 23 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the gravestone
Duplicate - Place next to the original and move down

Open Paper 1 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge together
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Visible - Save as a png - Add your name - Done

Halloween Bite - PTU

2011-09-19T08:01:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Steve Baier which you can find HERE
I am using Emjay's part of the HUGE collab Pumpkins and Candy by the awesome designers of Heartbeatz Creationz and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Eye Candy - Gradient Glow - Orange and Black - 3

Open a new image 700x700
Open your image and paste on your canvas
Apply a mask of choice - A square sided one works best
Merge Group
I duplicated mine 3 times - I merged the original and the 1st duplicate
On the 3rd duplicate - i changed the blend mode to Darken

Open Element 29 and paste as a new layer
Image - Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the top of the masked tube layer
Duplicate and position at the bottom
Duplicate - Again - Image - Rotate - Free Rotate - 90 Left
Position on the left of the masked tube layer
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Position on the right
Merge these layers together

Open Element 6 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the top right of the tag
Apply Radiance - Black at the settings above
Open Element 5 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the top left of the tag
Apply Radiance - orange at the settings above
Open Element 12 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
I colourised mine to match my tag
Position on the bottom left of the tag
Layers -Duplicate - Image - Resize by 80 - Sharpen
Position next to the original
Merge Down - Apply Radiance - Orange at the settings above
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Position - Merge the candle layers together

Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Apply your correct copyright and licence information
Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Gothic Lisa - PTU

2011-09-19T06:52:00.001-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the fabby HD Plus Pack that has been made to match the tube, you can find it HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Eye Candy Gradient Glow - 3, black and grey
VM Natural - Sparkle - Default

Open the template onto your canvas
Shift - D to duplicate
Erase Layers 4,5 and 6
Image - Canvas Size - 700x700 - Making sure its in the centre
Open your tube as a new layer
Position on the right of the template
Click on Raster 14 and using your magic wand
Click inside and open a close up of your tube
Paste on your canvas and position
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Change the blend mode of the close up to Luminance Legacy
Making sure Raster 14 is your active layer
Adjust - Add/Remove Noise - Add Noise - Gaussian - Mono checked - 30

Open Element 4 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the top left of the frame
Apply Gradient Glow at the settings above
Click on Raster 7
Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat - Modify by 3
Open Paper 2 and paste as a new layer
Position - Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat - Select None
Delete Raster 7

Open Element 3 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 - Sharpen
Image - Mirror
Position on the left of Raster 9
Apply Gradient Glow at the settings above - grey
Apply VM Natural to Raster's 2 and 3
Open Element 2 and paste as new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position around the template and merge the layers together

Add drop shadows to your layers
Merge layers visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Rieka Rafita $1 Dollar Sale!

2011-09-19T06:42:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Rieka is having a Dollar sale on all her retired kits, go n grab yourself a bargain!

Get them on HERE

Dark Lady - PTU

2011-09-16T23:59:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using DGD's part of the HUGE collab Pumpkins and Candy by the awesome designers of Heartbeatz Creationz and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Radiance - 128, 50, 128, 30

Open a new image - 700x700
Open Frame and paste as a new layer
Position in the centre and resize by 80 - Sharpen
Position to the top left of your canvas
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat - Selections - Modify -Expand by 4
Open a close up of your tube
Position in the frame
When happy -Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move under the frame layer

Open Ghost and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Using your deform tool - Angle it to the right
Position on the top left of the frame
See my tag for placement
Open 3 Circle Frame and paste on your canvas
Image - Rotate - 90 - Right
Move to the bottom of the black frame
I colourised mine to match my tag
Selections - Select All - Float -Defloat
Selections - Modify - Expand by 5
Choose a dark colour from your tube - Add a new raster layer
Floodfill - Select None

Making sure the red frame is your active layer
Click inside each hole
Selections - Select All - Float -Defloat
Selections - Modify -Expand by 3
Open Paper 9 on your canvas
Position - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Position a close up of your tube in all 3
When happy -Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Merge the tube layers together and move both layers under the frames
I colourised the Paper to match my tag
Change the blend mode of the tubes to Lighten

Open your tube as a new layer
Position on top of the red frame - Resize if necessary
Apply Xero - Radiance at the settings above
Open Paper 4 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom
Image - Resize by 120
Apply a mask of choice
Merge group
Move so its mainly under the black frame
Change the blend mode of the close up tube to Luminance Legacy

Open Spiderweb and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 - Sharpen
Position on the bottom left of the black frame
Using your deform tool, angle it so it fits on the frame
Open Bow and paste as a new layer
Image - Rotate -Free Rotate - 90 Right
Position on the left of the red frame
Open Paper 7 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom - Resize by 120
Apply a mask of choice - merge group
Apply dropshadows to your layers
Merge layers visible - Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge again - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again -Done

Pumpkin Smile - PTU

2011-09-13T12:56:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Sue Miller which i purchased when she was at MyTagArt and you can now find her HERE
I am using Debs Design's part of the HUGE collab Pumpkins and Candy by the awesome designers of Heartbeatz Creationz and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open Frame 1 and paste as a new layer
Position in the centre of your canvas
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Modify by 4
Open Paper 1 and paste on your canvas
Position - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open your tube on your canvas
Position in the frame - When happy
Layers - Duplicate - Hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the original tube and paper layer under the frame
Un hide the duplicated tube
Grab your eraser tool and erase the overhanging parts of the tube

Open Candy 1 on your canvas
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the middle left of the frame
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Open Swirl 1 and paste on your canvas
Send to the bottom and position on the right of the canvas
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Open SpiderWeb 2 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 40 - Sharpen
Position under the bow on the left of the canvas
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Open Cat and paste on your canvas
Resize by 80 - Sharpen
Mirror and position on the left of your canvas
Open Ghost Pumpkin and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of your canvas

Open Paper 9 and paste on your canvas
I colourised mine to match my tag
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge layers visible - Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Halloween Stare - PTU

2011-09-13T11:58:00.001-07:00

I am using the art of Vicki Yeager which you can find HERE
I am using Creation by Sanie's part of the HUGE collab Pumpkins and Candy by the awesome designers of Heartbeatz Creationz and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Radiance - 128, 50, 128, 35
Xero - Porcelain - Default (set blue to 0)

Open a new image 700x700
Open Frame 2 on to your canvas
Resize by 90 - Sharpen
I colourised mine to match my tube
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 3
Open Paper 10 and paste on your canvas
Position - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open Halloween Candy 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position on the middle of the left side of the frame
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move both the paper and Candy layers under the frame
I colourised the left Candy to match my tag

Open Haunted House 1 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Position on the right hand side of the frame
See my tag for placement
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Open Cat and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the right of the frame on the house
See my tag for placement
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror
I colorised the left cat - Merge Down
Apply Xero Porcelain at the settings above
Open Pumkin 1 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the right side of the tag
Duplicate - Image - Mirror
I colourised the left pumkin
Merge Down
Apply Xero Porcelain at the settings above

Open Word and paste as a new layer
I colourised it to match my tag
Position on the top of the frame
Open your tube onto your canvas
Resize if necessary
Position in the middle of the frame
Apply Xero Radiance at the settings above
Open Paper 3 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

New tut with my FTU Scrapkit

2011-09-13T11:53:00.000-07:00

This is a gorgeous tut made by Cathy aka LadyHawwk Designs

This is called Spry Devil which you can find HERE

And the link to my kit is HERE

Thank you Cathy!!

Fright Night - PTU

2011-09-12T10:43:00.001-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the fabby HD Pack that has been made to match the tube, these packs are made by Jenn and Sam, you can find the HD Pack HERE and more awesome stuff by the 2 ladies HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Frame and paste on your canvas
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of your canvas
Clicn inside with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 4
Open Paper 4 on your canvas
Image - Resize by 70 - Sharpen - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Open Mask and paste on your canvas
Position in the frame
Image - Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of the frame

Open Sweet 1 and paste on your canvas
Image - Resize by 50 and then by 70 - Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the frame
Duplicate and move above the original
Open Bow 2 and paste on your canvas
Image - Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Image - Mirror - Position on the right of the frame
Move under the sweet layers
Layers - Duplicate - Image - Mirror
Merge Down

Open Bow and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position at the top of the frame
Open Spooky Cuppy and paste as a new layer
Image - Resize by 40 and then by 70 - Sharpen
Position on the bottom of the canvas
Duplicate - Resize by 80
Move to the right slightly
See my tag for placement
Open Lantern on your canvas
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position between the Cuppie layers
Duplicate and position between the sweets and the cuppy
Erase some of the chain to fit your tag
See my tag for placement

Open Paper 2 on your canvas
Send to the bottom - Apply a mask of choice
Merge Group
Add drop shadows to your layers
Merge layers visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge layers visible - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Halloween Siren - PTU

2011-09-12T09:25:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using Jay's aka Bello Scarto's part of the HUGE collab Pumpkins and Candy by the awesome designers of Heartbeatz Creationz and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 33 on your canvas
Position in the centre
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Modify by 3
Open Paper 3 on your canvas
Position inside the frame
When happy with positioning
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open a close up of your tube
Position in the frame and When Happy
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move both the tube and paper layer underneath the frame
Apply Blinds to the paper layer

Open your main tube on your canvas
Position to the left - See my tag for placement
Open Element 38 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Image - Mirror and position on the top right of the frame
Duplicate and position and Duplicate again
Use the deform tool to angle it where you think looks best
Open Element 17 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position under the tube on the right hand side

Open Element 1 (spider) and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 40 - Sharpen - Position on the top of the frame
Open Element 34 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Image - Mirror - Position on the right side of the Cauldron making sure its under the tube layer
Open Element 27 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 30 - Sharpen
Position under the tube and place on left of the Cauldron - See my tag for placement
Open Element 35 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 - Sharpen
Send below the tube and position on the left hand side of the frame

Open Paper 1 and paste on your canvas
Position at the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group
Apply a drop shadow to your layers
Merge layers visible
Apply your correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down
Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done!

Walk like an Egyptian - PTU

2011-09-09T12:50:00.001-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the fabby HD Pack that has been made to match the tube, these packs are made by Jenn and Sam, you can find the HD Pack HERE and more awesome stuff by the 2 ladies HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Frame onto your canvas
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of your canvas
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Modify by 3 and Open Paper 3 on your canvas
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open a close up of your tube and paste as a new layer
Position and when happy
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move both layers under the frame
Change the blend mode of the close up to Luminance Legacy

Open Element 4 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 80, Sharpen and position on the bottom of the frame
Open Element 5 and paste as a new layer
Repeat the above steps and position under Element 4 on the left side of the tag
Open Element 2 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the top right of the frame
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Open Element 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom left of the frame

Open the full length layer tube and paste on your canvas
Position on the right of the tag
Apply Xero - Porcelain - Default - Blue set on 0
Open Paper 1 on your canvas
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge group - Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge all Visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge again - Save as a png - Add your name - Done

Hot Pirate - PTU

2011-09-09T12:47:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the fabby HD Pack that has been made to match the tube, these packs are made by Jenn and Sam, you can find the HD Pack HERE and more awesome stuff by the 2 ladies HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open the Template on your canvas
Shift - D to duplicate and close the original
Delete the Copyright layer and Raster 5
Click on Raster 8 - Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat
Open Paper 1 and paste as a new layer
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete Raster 8
Click on Raster 7 - Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat
Open Paper 2 and paste as a new layer
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete Raster 7
Open Element 6 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position in the centre - See my tag for placement

Click on Raster 6 - Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat
Open Paper 3 and paste as a new layer
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete Raster 6
Click on Raster 3 - Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat
Open Paper 1 and paste as a new layer
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete Raster 3
Click on Raster 4 - Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat
Open Paper 1 and paste as a new layer
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open a close up of your tube and position in the frame
Back on the original close up tube
Image - Paste on your canvas and position in the other frame
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Make sure the tube and paper layers are under the frame
Delete Raster 4 and change the blend mode of the tubes to Luminance

Open Element 7 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 30 and then by 40 - Sharpen
Position on the right corner of the frame
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Click on Raster 1 - Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat
Open Paper 1 and paste as a new layer
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete Raster 1
Using your deform tool - make the frame a little thicker
Click on Raster 2 - Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat
Open Paper 2 and paste as a new layer
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete Raster 2
Open Element 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the right of the tag
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Open your main tube and paste as a new layer
Move under the bottom rectangle frame

Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down - Save as a png - Add your name - Save again - Done

Yummy Devil - PTU

2011-09-09T12:40:00.000-07:00

New PTU tut - Trick or Treat

2011-09-06T10:09:00.001-07:00

I am using the art of Barbara Jensen, this is an exclusive tube for SATC which you can find HERE
You can find more of Barbara's art HERE
I am using Lynne's aka Baby Cakes Scraps part of the HUGE collab Pumpkins and Candy by the awesome designers of Heartbeatz Creationz and you can find that HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Copy and paste Web Frame on your canvas
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position in the centre
Using your selections tool
Draw around the frame
Open Paper 6 and paste on your canvas
Position inside the frame
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open the tube you are using
Position in the frame - When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move both the paper and tube layer under the frame
Un hide the duplicate and erase the overhanging parts of the tube

Open Punkin and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom right of the frame
Open Sign and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position on the left side of the canvas
Open Stacked and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 and position on the sign
See my tag for placement
Open Label 2 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 35 and Sharpen
Image - Rotate - Free Rotate - 90 right
Position on the top left of the frame
Open Label as a new layer
Resize as above
Rotate - But this time Rotate to the left
Position on the top right side of the frame
I colourised mine to match my tube
Open bow 2 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of the right side of the frame

Open Paper 5 and paste on your canvas
Position at the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge layers visible
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down
Save as a png
Add your name - Save again - Done

New tut by Heidi using my Scrapkit!

2011-09-06T06:44:00.000-07:00

This is a gorgeous tut by Heidi using my Only Darkness Remains PTU Scrapkit which you can find HERE

HERE is the link to the tut

Thanks so much Heidi!!

New PTU tut - I Love Pirates

2011-09-06T06:28:00.001-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU Scrapkit Pearl of the Caribbean Megakit by Hungry Hill which you can find HERE
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Radiance - 128, 50, 128, 76
Eye Candy - Gradient Glow - Default and colours of your choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Frame - Skulls on your canvas
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of your canvas
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 4
Open Paper 12 and paste on your canvas
Position in the frame
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open a close up of your tube
I mirrored mine
Position in the frame
When happy - Repeat steps as before and Select None
Move both layers underneath the frame layer

Open Driftwood and paste on your canvas
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom left of the frame
See my tag for placement
Duplicate and position next to the original
Duplicate again and repeat steps as before
Merge the 3 Driftwood layers together

Open Cache and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the right of the tag
Open Astrolabe and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position to the left of the Cache
Open Parrot 2 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the right of the Cache
See my tag for placements

Open your tube on your Canvas
Position on the left of the frame
Apply Xero Radiance at the settings above
Open Mother of Pearl tiny trim and paste on your canvas
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position on the middle right of the frame
Open WordArt 1 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position at the top of your tag
Open WordArt 2 and paste on your canvas
Repeat the above steps and move below the 1st wordart
When happy - merge down
Apply Gradient Glow twice using colours from your tag at the settings above
Open Map Mask on your canvas
Send to the bottom
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down - Save as a png
Add your name - Save again - Done

Flame - PTU

2011-09-05T07:15:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the fabby HD Pack that has been made to match the tube, these packs are made by Jenn and Sam, you can find the HD Pack HERE and more awesome stuff by the 2 ladies HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Radiance - 128, 50, 128, 75

Open a new image 700x700
Open the Frame on your canvas
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Open the tube on your canvas
Paste on the frame and position on the left hand side
Duplicate and hide for now
Apply a round mask of choice to the tube
Merge Group - Unhide the duplicated tube
Erase the legs of the tube so they look rounded

Click inside the 4 frames with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 4
Paste a close up of your tube on the canvas
Position where you like
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete -Select None - Move under the frame layer

Open Element 3 and paste as a new layer
Position towards the right of the frame
Move under the frame
Resize by 90 - Sharpen
Using your eraser tool, erase a little off the bottom right of the candle
Open Element 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 - Position in the centre
Move under the frame - I erased the pointy bit off the flame
Click inside all 4 frames with your magic wand
Modify by 4
Open Paper 4 and paste as a new layer
Position - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move under the frame and close up tube layers
Change the blend mode of the close up tube layers to

Open Paper 1 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Send to the bottom and Apply a mask of choice
Merge Group
Apply Radiance to the tube and the frame layers at the settings above
Apply a drop shadow to your layers
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Visible
Save as a png
Add your name
Save again - Done

Tag or Trick - PTU

2011-09-05T06:40:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using Bluebird's Part of the HUGE Collab Pumpkins and Candy by the designers of Heartbeatz Creationz which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Cybia - Imboss Works - Hard Glass - Default
Gregs Factory Output Volume 2 - Spotlight - Default

Open a new image 700x700
Copy and Paste Frame 1 on your canvas
Position in the centre
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Modify by 3
Open Paper 4 on your canvas
Paste and position in the frame
I moved it up so i could see the pumpkins through
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open the tube you are using and paste on your canvas
Position in the frame
When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and the tube layer under the frame
Unhide the duplicated tube and grab your eraser tool
Erase the bottom part of the tube

Open Ribbons
Using your selection tool
Draw around one of the ribbons
Edit - Cut - Paste on your working canvas
Position at the top and re size by 80 - Sharpen
Duplicate and position on the bottom of the frame
See my tag for placement
Erase any overhanging parts
Select None on the Ribbons and repeat the above steps
This time, rotate by 90 to either left or right
Position on the left side of the frame
Re size by 80 - Sharpen
Duplicate and position on the right
Erase any overhanging parts

Open JackOLanterns
Using your selection tool
Set on Freehand Selection
Draw around the pumpkin you would like to use
Edit - Cut
Paste on your working canvas
Position to the bottom right of the frame
Select None on the JackOLanterns and repeat, choosing another pumpkin to use
Paste on your working canvas and position on the bottom left of the frame

Open Lollies and repeating the above steps
Draw around and cut and paste them to your working canvas
Position where you think looks best
Open Paper 7 and paste on your canvas
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png
Add your name - Save again - Done

New Cluster Frame - FTU

2011-09-04T07:33:00.001-07:00

A new FTU Cluster Frame using the gorgeous PTU Scrapkit Pearl of the Caribbean by Hungry Hill which you can find HERE

The link to download is HERE

Spider Beauty -PTU

2011-09-04T01:13:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the fabby HD Pack that has been made to match the tube, these packs are made by Jenn and Sam, you can find the HD Pack HERE and more awesome stuff by the 2 ladies HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Eye Candy - Gradient Glow - Orange - 3
Xero - Radiance - 128, 50, 128, 45

Open a new image 700x700
Open Frame on your canvas
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Position in the centre
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat
Open Paper 5 on your canvas
Position - When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open the tube you are using and paste in the frame
When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and the tube layer underneath the frame
Unhide the duplicated tube - Grab the eraser tool and erase the overhanging parts of the tube
Apply Radiance to both tube layers at the settings above

Open Element 4 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 45 and Sharpen
Position in the middle of the left side of the frame
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Apply Gradient Glow at the settings above
Open Element 2 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on top of the bow on the left hand side
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down
Open Element 3 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 20 and Sharpen
Position to the bottom of the frame
Using the deform tool - Angle it to the right
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down

Open a close up of your tube and paste on your canvas
Position to the left and send to the bottom
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Move under the original - Merge Down
Apply a circle mask of choice - Merge Group
Open Paper 4 on your canvas
Send to the bottom
Apply the same mask as before
Merge Group
Apply Drop Shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Apply your correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png
Add your name - Save again - Done

Meadow Fun - PTU

2011-09-02T12:11:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the gorgeous PTU scrapkit In the Meadow by Hungry Hill which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Vine Frame on your canvas
Resize by 80 and position in the centre
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 4
Open Paper 2 on your canvas
Position in the frame
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected - Move under the frame
Open Bridge and Paste on your canvas
Resize by 55 and Sharpen
Position under the frame and to the left
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected - Move under the frame
Open Sparkles and paste as a new layer
Position above the Bridge layer
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open the tube you are using and position on the right of the frame
When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move under the frame
Unhide the duplicate - Making sure its at the top
Grab your eraser tool and erase the overhanging parts

Open Heartfall and paste on your canvas
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Send to the bottom
Open Bug onto your canvas
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the left of the frame
Open Paper 8 on your canvas
Send to the bottom and Apply a mask of choice
Merge Group
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Add your copyright and licence numbers
Merge again
Save as a png
Add your name
Save again - Done

Witchy Attitude - PTU

2011-09-01T08:18:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the fabby HD Pack that has been made to match the tube, these packs are made by Jenn and Sam, you can find the HD Pack HERE and more awesome stuff by the 2 ladies HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Radiance - 128,50,128,73

Open your template and paste on your canvas
Shift - D to duplicate
Delete Raster 8 and 9
Open Paper 3 in PSP
Click on Raster 4
Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat - Paste Paper 3 on your canvas
Position - When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete Raster 4
Open Paper 5 into PSP
Click on Raster 6
Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat - Paste Paper 5 on your canvas
Position - When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete Raster 6

Open Paper 4 into PSP
Click on Raster 3
Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat - Paste Paper 4 on your canvas
Position - When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete Raster 3
Layers Duplicate - Image - Resize by 80 and position where Raster 7 is
When happy - Delete Raster 7
Click on Raster 5
Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat
Layers - New Raster Layer
Floodfill with a colour of your choosing
Keep Selected
Open a close up tube and position in the box
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete Raster 5 and change the Blend mode of the close up to Luminance

Open the main tube on your canvas
Position on the right hand side of the tag resizing if needed
Apply Radiance at the settings above
Open Element 3 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the right of the tube
Open Element 4 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 45 and Sharpen
Position on the top left of the tag
Open Element 2 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position under the cat on the right hand side

Open Paper 3 on your canvas
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png
Add your name - Save again - Done!

Angelic - PTU

2011-08-31T07:48:00.001-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU kit Our Lil Angel by Foxy's Designs which is no longer available
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Radiance - 128,50,128,79
Eye Candy 4 - Gradient Glow - Default on white

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 33 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 75 and Sharpen
Position in the centre
Click inside with your magic wand
Modify by 4
Open Paper 4 on your canvas
Resize by 90 - Sharpen
Position in the frame
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open the tube you are using and paste on your canvas
Position - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and tube layer under the frame
Unhide the duplicated tube layer
Using your eraser tool erase the bottom part of the tube
Apply Radiance to the 2 tube layers at the settings above

Open Element 9 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Position at the bottom on the right hand side
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Position - Merge Down
Open Element 15 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position under the cloud on the right hand side
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Position - Merge Down
Open Element 4 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 55 and Sharpen
Place underneath the heart layer and using your deform tool - angle it slightly to the right
Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Position - Merge Down
Open Element 30 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the top right of the frame
Duplicate and Position on the left of the frame
Open Element 31 on your canvas
Repeat the above steps for Element 30 but resize by a furthur 80
Merge the 4 star layers together
Apply Gradient Glow at the settings above
Open Element 8 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and position above the mask layer

Open Paper 10 on your canvas
Send to the bottom
Apply a mask of choice - Merge Group
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Visible and Save as a png
Add your name - Save again - Done

New Cluster Frame - FTU

2011-08-27T12:49:00.000-07:00

I made a FTU Cluster using elements from Hungry Hill's In the Meadow kit which you can find HERE

The link to download is HERE

Strawberry Power - PTU

2011-08-27T08:35:00.001-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the fabby HD Pack that has been made to match the tube, these packs are made by Jenn and Sam, you can find the HD Pack HERE and more awesome stuff by the 2 ladies HERE
Font of Choice

Open the template as a new layer
Shuft - D to Duplicate and Delete the original
Delete Rasters 6, 7, 8, 9 and 5
Click on Raster 2
Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat
Selections - Modify by3
Copy and Paste Image 5 on your canvas
Position - When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete Raster 2
Using your rectangle tool
Foreground checked - Background - A red to match your tag
Draw out a rectangle that reaches from one side of the paper to the other
See my tag for placement
When happy - Convert to Raster

Open the tube on your canvas
Resize if needed
Position behind the rectangle you have just drawn out
Open Image 5 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Send to above Raster 3
Position to the left a little bit
Open Image 6 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Send to above the balloon layer and position to the right a little bit
Duplicate the balloons layer and send to above the bottle
Image - Mirror and position
Open Image 1 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Move under the tube layer and position to the left of the tag
See my tag for placements

Open Image 7 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 60 and Sharpen
Move under the tube layer and position to the right of the tag
Open Image 2 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position under the tube and to the right
See my tag for placements

Apply Drop Shadows to your layers
Merge visible
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png
Add your name Save again
Done!

Jailbird - PTU

2011-08-27T07:45:00.000-07:00

Sweet Candy - PTU

2011-08-26T12:55:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Jamie Kidd, i purchased this when she was at CILM but you can now find her HERE
I am using the PTU kit Hard Candy by CCO which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Xero - Radiance - 100
Xero - Fritillary - Default

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 27 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of your canvas
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Modify by 8
Open Paper 1 and paste on your canvas
Position - When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open your tube as a new layer
Position - When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and tube layers under the frame
Apply Fritillary to your paper layer
Unhide the duplicated tube
Erase the overhanging parts of the tube

Open Element 37 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 and Sharpen
Position on the top right of the frame
Open Element 30 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom left of the frame
Open Element 34 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 45 and Sharpen
Using your deform tool Move so it fits on the frame
See my tag for placement

Open Paper 5 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 90 and Sharpen
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group
Duplicate the mask layer
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Apply correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Down - Save as a png
Add your name - Done!

New Cluster Frame - FTU

2011-08-26T07:39:00.000-07:00

A new FTU Cluster Frame using Elements from Jenn n Sam's Hard Candy PTU kit which you can find HERE

The link to download is HERE

Thank you for looking!

Mojo Keeper - PTU

2011-08-24T12:07:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the fabby HD Pack that has been made to match the tube, these packs are made by Jenn and Sam, you can find the HD Pack HERE and more awesome stuff by the 2 ladies HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Frame on your canvas and resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of the canvas
Click inside the frame with your magic wand
Selections - Modify - Expand by 3
Open Paper 4 and paste as a new layer
Position in the frame
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move under the frame layer
Open your tube as a new layer
Position on the right hand side of the frame

Open Element 7 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 - Sharpen
Position under the tube layer and move to the left of the frame
See my tag for placement
Open Element 4 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of the frame
Open Element 3 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 30 - Sharpen
Position on the right hand side of the frame
Open Paper 1 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge group - I duplicated mine
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge Visible
Apply correct copyright and licence information
Merge visible
Save as a png
Add ya name
Save again and done!

Devilish - PTU

2011-08-24T09:53:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the fabby HD Pack that has been made to match the tube, these packs are made by Jenn and Sam, you can find the HD Pack HERE and more awesome stuff by the 2 ladies HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Eye Candy - Gradient Glow
White - 3 - on the skullcandle, cherry and wording
Black Halo - 3 - on the tube

Open a new image 700x700
Open the frame on your canvas
Resize by 80 and Sharpen
Position in the centre of your canvas
Click inside both parts of the frame with your magic wand
Modify by 3
Open Paper 2 as a new layer
Position - When Happy
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open a close up of your tube on your canvas
Position in the left frame
Duplicate and position in the right frame
When happy merge the tube layers together
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move the paper and tube layers under the frame
Set the blend mode of the tubes to Luminance

Open Element 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position on the left side of the frame
Duplicate and place on the right
When happy with positioning - Merge these 2 layers down
Apply Gradient Glow at the settings above
Open Element 6 on your canvas
Image - Mirror - Resize by 35 and Sharpen
Move below the skull candle on the right hand side
Apply Gradient Glow at the settings above

Using your Text Tool
Click on the frame and add a saying of choice or the one i used
Using your deform tool, position so it fits in the frame
Apply Gradient Glow at the settings above

Open your tube as a new layer
Position in the centre of the frame
Apply Gradient Glow at the settings above
Open Paper 1 and paste on your canvas
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge group
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge layers visible
Add correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge Visible
Save as a png
Add ya name
Save again and you are done!

The Lady is a Vamp - PTU

2011-08-24T07:34:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the fabby HD Pack that has been made to match the tube, these packs are made by Jenn and Sam, you can find the HD Pack HERE and more awesome stuff by the 2 ladies HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Mura Meister - Copies - Tiling - Line - Tile - Normal - Everything else default

Open the template onto your canvas
Shift - D to Duplicate and close the original
Image - Canvas Size - 700x700 and make sure centre is checked
Erase Raster 2
Open the tube and paste on your canvas
Position in the centre of the template
Click on Bat 1 - Image - Rotate - Free Rotate - Right 25
Click on the Rectangle layer
Using a font of choice
Write out the words The lady is a Vamp
When happy
Apply Mura Meister Copies at the settings above
Click inside the rectangle with your magic wand
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Change the blend mode to Color (L) on the word layer

Click inside the Frame with your magic wand
Modify by 3
Open a close up of your tube and position in the left hand side of the frame
Duplicate and position on the right hand side - Move under the first close up layer
When happy - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Merge the close up layers together - Move under the frame and the word layer
Open Element 12 on your canvas
Send to the bottom and position
Open Element 6 and paste on your canvas
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Position on the bottom left hand side of the tag

Click on circle
Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat
Open Paper 1 and paste on your canvas
Position - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete Circle layer
Grab your magic wand and click on the Fat and Thin Rectangle layers
Selections - Modify - Expand by 1
Open Paper 3 on your canvas
Position - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete the Fat and Thin Layers
Click on the stars layer
Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat
Get a foreground backround gradient that matches your tag
Make a new raster layer
Floodfill with the gradient
Delete the stars layer

Click on the frame layer
Grab your magic wand and click inside the white bit of the frame
Modify by 1
Open Paper 9 and paste on your canvas
Position - Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete the frame layer

Open Paper 2 and paste on your canvas
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group
Add drop shadows to your layers
Merge all visible
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Merge again
Save as a png
Add your name
Save again and youre done!

Cheer-ful - PTU

2011-08-22T13:04:00.000-07:00

Alice's Wonderland - PTU

2011-08-22T10:46:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Irmino Pin-Oops! Which you can find HERE
This is a freebie image!
I am using the PTU kit Futterwacken by Bello Scarto which you can find HERE
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 16 and paste as a new layer
Image - Rotate - Free Rotate - Right - 45
I colorised mine to match my tube
Position in the centre
Grab your magic wand and click inside of the frame
Selections - Modify - Expand by 3
Open Paper 9 and paste on your canvas
Position in the frame - When happy
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move under the frame layer

Open Element 17 and paste as a new layer
Position in the centre of the canvas
I colorised mine to match my tube
Grab your magic wand and click inside of the frame
Selections - Modify - Expand by 3
Open Paper 6 and paste on your canvas
Position in the frame - When happy
Selections - Invert - Delete - Keep Selected
Open the tube you are using and paste on your canvas
Position in the top frame
When happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete on the tube layer - Select None
Move both the paper and the tube layer under the frame
Unhide the duplicated tube and using your eraser tool, erase any overhanging parts of the tube
Change the opacity of the paper layer to about 35
Making sure the paper is the active layer
Open Element 53 and paste as a new layer
Position in the red part of the tag
Duplicate and reposition
Erase any stars that go over the frame

Open Element 26 and paste as a new layer
Position to the right of the tag
When happy - Duplicate - Image - Mirror
Merge Down
Open Element 34 and paste as a new layer
Position on the bottom of the frames
See my tag for placement
Open Element 42 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Image - Mirror and place on top of one of the cards

Making sure the rotated frame is the active layer
Copy and Paste Element 54 on your canvas
Position so it goes around the cup of tea in the tubes hands
Open Paper 5 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge group
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge visible
Add your correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png
Add your name Save again
Done!

RockStar - PTU

2011-08-22T07:57:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which you can find HERE
I am using the PTU School of Rock HD Pack which you can find HERE
Font of Choice

Filters Used:
Eye Candy - Glass - Default settings, Set Glass Colour to White
Eye Candy - Gradient Glow - Default - Colours Black and White

Open the Template as a new layer
Shift - D to Duplicate
Close the Original
Make Raster 2 the active layer
Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat
Copy and Paste Paper 2 as a new layer
Selections - Invert - Delete
Keep Selected
Open the tube you are using and paste on your canvas
Position - When Happy - Duplicate and hide for now
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Move both the paper and the tube layer underneath the original Raster 2
Delete Raster 2
Unhide the duplicated tube and using your eraser tool, erase any overhanging parts of the tube

Click on Raster 4 and resize by 30 - Sharpen
Duplicate twice and position near the bottom of the tube
See my tag for placement

Click on Raster 3
Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat
Copy and Paste Paper 1 as a new layer
Position - When Happy
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete Raster 3
Repeat the last steps for Raster 6
When finished Delete Raster 6
Apply Gradient Glow to both of these layers - on Black

Click on Raster 5
Selections - Select All - Float - Defloat
Copy and Paste Paper 3 as a new layer
Position - When Happy
Selections - Invert - Delete - Select None
Delete Raster 5
Apply Gradient Glow using White

Open Element 1 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 50 and Sharpen
Position in the bottom Star
Open Element 3 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 60 - Sharpen
Image - Rotate - Free Rotate - 35 Right
Position on the middle star
Open Element 4 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 70 and Sharpen
Image - Rotate - Free Rotate - 20 Right
Position on the top of the tag
See my tag for placement

Click on Raster 7
Using the selection tool
Draw around 'a rockstar'
Edit - Cut
Paste as a new layer
Arrange the wording to suit your tag
Apply Eye Candy Glass to them
When happy with everything
Drop Shadow your layers
Merge all Visible
Add correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png
Add your name
Save again
Done!

Emo Terror-Tude - PTU

2011-08-12T03:30:00.000-07:00

I am using the art of Ismael Rac which can be found HERE
I am using the gorgeous PTU kit Sweet Terror by CCO which can be found HERE
Have a look around, theres scripts, temps and freebies!
Mask of Choice
Font of Choice

Open a new image 700x700
Open Element 2 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Resize by 90 and sharpen
Position in the centre of your canvas
Open Element 27 and paste as a new layer on your canvas
Send to the bottom and position

Open the tube you are using
Position in the centre of your canvas
Open Element 16 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and sharpen
Position on the left side of the tube
Move under the tube layer

Open Element 12 and paste as a new layer
Image - Resize by 40 and Sharpen
Position on the left hand side of the frame in the middle
When happy - Duplicate - Image - Mirror - Merge Down

Open Element 64 and paste as a new layer
Resize by 40 and then by 80 - Sharpen
Position under the tube on the right hand side of the frame
Open Element 25 and paste as a new layer
Image - Resize by 30 and sharpen
Position under the tube layer and place in the gap
See my tag for placement

Open Paper 9 and paste as a new layer
Send to the bottom and apply a mask of choice
Merge Group
Apply drop shadows to your layers
Merge layers visible
Apply your correct copyright and licence numbers
Save as a png
Add your name
Save again
Done!