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Monday, February 24, 2014

Supplies:
Kit- Gothic Rose by Gimptastic Scraps. Visit Amy's blog here for info on where you can get this stunning kit.
Tube- I'm using the beautiful work of Rossana Castellino. I purchased this tube from Dreamscape Imaging which is now closed down. You can get her work from CDO now.
Mask- Mask 13 by  Brutal Designs here
Font- Renny Hybrid
Photoshop CS5 or program of choice
I'm on a Mac, so when I use Command you may need to use Ctrl

Here we go :)

Command+N to open a new canvas 650x650, transparent background. 
Place frame 4 in center of canvas. Place paper 2 below frame.
W to activate magic wand. Click inside each open part of the frame.
Select>Modify>Expand by 5px. Select>Inverse. Hit delete on paper. Select>Deselect.
Add elements from the kit to your tag.
From bottom to top I used:
Moon
birds
cloud
pot
umbrella
lawn
clock
deco 1
cup
deco 2
rock
poison
sconce
wall
rose 2
unicorn
skull
Add tube and drop shadows.
Now let's get our mask ready! Open your mask on a new canvas.
Add a new layer above it, and flood fill with color of choice, 
or use a paper from kit .
Make sure your mask layer is activated and Command+A to Select All, Command+C to Copy.
Activate the paper layer, hit Q to turn on Quick Mask mode.
Command+V to paste the mask..it should now be tinted red.
Hit Q to turn off Quick Mask mode and there should now be marching ants on your canvas.
Hit the Add Layer Mask button at the bottom of the layer palette (rectangle with the circle in it)
Right click- convert to smart object
Right click- Rasterize layer
Drag completed mask to your tag canvas as the bottom layer
Resize it if needed.

With your Rectangular Marquee Tool (m), draw out a selection around the entire
tag, just slight smaller than the canvas. Image>Crop.
This will get rid of any stray pixels or drop shadows you don't see.
Image>Trim>Top Left Pixel Corner to remove the excess space.
Add your license and copyright info to the tag.
Add name and any other text of choice.
Merge, save as PNG and enjoy :)

Thank you for trying my tut! If you have any questions or would like to show me your results, feel free to email me (bananas_68@yahoo.com) or friend me on facebook (badge on left of blog)!!

Supplies:
Kit- Silverado by A Taggers Scrap. Visit Jo's blog here to find where you can pick up this beauty!
Tube- I'm using a bonus tube by Zlata Ma. You can find her regular tubes available for purchase at Pics For Design here
Mask of choice
Font- So Lonely
Photoshop CS 5 or program of choice
I'm on a Mac, so when I use Command you may need to use Ctrl

Here we go :)

Command+N to open a new canvas, 650x650, transparent background.
Open frame 5 and place to the left of canvas.
Place paper 17 below frame. 
W to activate magic wand. Click inside frame. Select>Modify>Expand by 5px.
Select>Inverse. Hit delete on paper layer. Select>Deselect.
Add close up of tube above paper. Right click tube and Create Clipping Mask.
Shift+Command+U to desaturate tube. Change blend  mode to Overlay, opacity 45%.
Command+J to duplicate. Re-clip tube to paper.
Place main tube kind of to the right of frame. 
Add elements to tag from kit. 
I used:
heart 2
scatter
swirl
heart
flowers 4
scatter 2
bow 2
pendant
perfume bottle
corner
flower
metal leaves
flowers 3
flower 6
flower 2
flower 3
buckets
jewel
dragonfly
beads
candle
charm
Now let's get our mask ready! Open your mask on a new canvas.
Add a new layer above it, and flood fill with color of choice, 
or use a paper from kit .
Make sure your mask layer is activated and Command+A to Select All, Command+C to Copy.
Activate the paper layer, hit Q to turn on Quick Mask mode.
Command+V to paste the mask..it should now be tinted red.
Hit Q to turn off Quick Mask mode and there should now be marching ants on your canvas.
Hit the Add Layer Mask button at the bottom of the layer palette (rectangle with the circle in it)
Right click- convert to smart object
Right click- Rasterize layer
Drag completed mask to your tag canvas as the bottom layer
Resize it if needed.

With your Rectangular Marquee Tool (m), draw out a selection around the entire
tag, just slight smaller than the canvas. Image>Crop.
This will get rid of any stray pixels or drop shadows you don't see.
Image>Trim>Top Left Pixel Corner to remove the excess space.
Add your license and copyright info to the tag.
Add name and any other text of choice.
Merge, save as PNG and enjoy :)

Thank you for trying my tut! If you have any questions or would like to show me your results, feel free to email me (bananas_68@yahoo.com) or friend me on facebook (badge on left of blog)!!
Sunday, February 2, 2014

Supplies:
Kit- With This Ring by A Taggers Scrap. This beautiful kit is perfect for Valentine's Day, Weddings, Anniversaries, or just to display your love! Visit Jo's blog here for where you can get it.
Tube- Bride by Alex Prihodko here at PicsForDesign. 
Mask of choice
Font of choice
Photoshop CS5 or program of choice
I'm on a Mac so when I use Command you may need to use Ctrl

Here we go :)

Command+N to open a new canvas 650x650.
Add arch to right side of canvas. 
Place frame 9 in bottom left.
From bottom to top add the following elements from the kit:
(refer to my tag for placement)
Cmd+T to open Free Transform and resize elements
Edit>Transform>Flip to mirror elements
veil 2
wordart 1
fan
background
doves 2
 pendant 2
bow 1
heart 2
lamp
flower 1
cake 1
tag 2
ring cushion
flower 7
leaf 1
flowers 1
jewelry 2
bow 3
birdcage
couple
teddy
flower 11
flowers 3
invitation
flower 10
rings
Now let's get our mask ready! Open your mask on a new canvas.
Add a new layer above it, and flood fill with color of choice, 
or use a paper from kit .
Make sure your mask layer is activated and Command+A to Select All, Command+C to Copy.
Activate the paper layer, hit Q to turn on Quick Mask mode.
Command+V to paste the mask..it should now be tinted red.
Hit Q to turn off Quick Mask mode and there should now be marching ants on your canvas.
Hit the Add Layer Mask button at the bottom of the layer palette (rectangle with the circle in it)
Right click- convert to smart object
Right click- Rasterize layer
Drag completed mask to your tag canvas as the bottom layer
Resize it if needed.

With your Rectangular Marquee Tool (m), draw out a selection around the entire
tag, just slight smaller than the canvas. Image>Crop.
This will get rid of any stray pixels or drop shadows you don't see.
Image>Trim>Top Left Pixel Corner to remove the excess space.
Add your license and copyright info to the tag.
Add name and any other text of choice.
Merge, save as PNG and enjoy :)

Thank you for trying my tut! If you have any questions or would like to show me your results, feel free to email me (bananas_68@yahoo.com) or friend me on facebook (badge on left of blog)!!
Monday, January 27, 2014
Supplies:
Kit- Fabulous Fall by Gimptastic Scraps. The colors and elements in this kit make it great for year round use!! Head over to her blog here for more info.
Tube- I'm using the work of Arthur Crowe here
Mask- I'm using one called WynterMasks17..but I can't remember the blog I got it from. If this is yours or you know where it came from please let me know so I can credit it correctly!
Font- Euphoria Script
Photoshop CS5 or program of choice
I'm on a Mac so when I use command you may need to use ctrl

Here we go :)

Open a new canvas 650x650
Add Frame 5 to canvas. Place paper 10 under it. With magic wand tool (w), click inside the frame. 
Select>Modify>Expand by 5px. Select>Inverse. Hit Delete on the paper layer. Select>Deselect.
Add a close up of your tube to the right, above your paper. Right click tube layer and Create Clipping Mask. Play with the blend mode and opacity of the tube. I chose Overlay, 62%.
Add frame 1 to left of frame 5. Place paper 9 below it and trim it using the steps above. 
Add tube and elements from kit. Refer to my tag for placement, or just do your own thing :)
Use Layer Styles to add drop shadows to elements.
Use Free Transform to resize (command+T, hold Shift or click the chain link to maintain aspect ration)
From bottom to top I used:
flourish
smear
paper flower
pillow
bracket
star
wa2
fairy
wreath
bow
scatter
book
flower2 
button
hinge 2
berries
flower 4
ball 
bucket
rolled paper
mushroom
gem

Now let's get our mask ready! Open your mask on a new canvas.
Add a new layer above it, and flood fill with color of choice, 
or use a paper from kit . I used paper 8.
Make sure your mask layer is activated and Command+A to Select All, Command+C to Copy.
Activate the paper layer, hit Q to turn on Quick Mask mode.
Command+V to paste the mask..it should now be tinted red.
Hit Q to turn off Quick Mask mode and there should now be marching ants on your canvas.
Hit the Add Layer Mask button at the bottom of the layer palette (rectangle with the circle in it)
Right click- convert to smart object
Right click- Rasterize layer
Drag completed mask to your tag canvas as the bottom layer
Resize it if needed.

With your Rectangular Marquee Tool (m), draw out a selection around the entire
tag, just slight smaller than the canvas. Image>Crop.
This will get rid of any stray pixels or drop shadows you don't see.
Image>Trim>Top Left Pixel Corner to remove the excess space.
Add your license and copyright info to the tag.
Add name and any other text of choice.
Merge, save as PNG and enjoy :)

Thank you for trying my tut! If you have any questions or would like to show me your results, feel free to email me (bananas_68@yahoo.com) or friend me on facebook (badge on left of blog)!!


And here is an extra tag I made with the kit. This uses the amazing work of Barbara Jensen which you can purchase from her shop here

Saturday, January 18, 2014
Supplies:
Kit- Sweet Love by A Taggers Scrap. This cute Valentine's Day kit has great elements and papers that can be used all year long! Visit Jo's blog here to find where to get it.

Tube- I'm using the adorable art of Suzanne Woolcott. Her Gorjuss girls are no long available for purchase as tubes, but you can find products featuring her work here

Mask- Vix_BigMask017 which you can grab from Vix's blog here

Font- Mr.Leopolde
Photoshop CS5 or program of choice
I'm on a Mac, so when I use Command yyou may need to use Ctrl

Here we go :)
Command+N to open a new canvas, 650x650, transparent background.
Add frame 3 to canvas. Place Paper 1 behind it. Using the magic wand tool, click inside the frame. 
Select>Modify>Expand by 5 px. Select>Inverse. Hit Delete on the paper layer. Deselect.
From bottom to top add the following elements:
(refer to my tag for placement)
clock
door
hearts 2
balloons
hearts 5 
bracket
butterfly
string 2
sparkles
flower 2
heart 3
leaf
lace piece
wordart 3
flower 8
pendant
love letter
button 3
pebble
flower 4
lantern
flower 1
flower 9
button 2
Add your tube of choice. 
Add drop shadows to your elements and tube by double clicking the layers to bring up Layer Styles.


Now let's get our mask ready! Open your mask on a new canvas.
Add a new layer above it, and flood fill with color of choice, 
or use a paper from kit . I used paper 8.
Make sure your mask layer is activated and Command+A to Select All, Command+C to Copy.
Activate the paper layer, hit Q to turn on Quick Mask mode.
Command+V to paste the mask..it should now be tinted red.
Hit Q to turn off Quick Mask mode and there should now be marching ants on your canvas.
Hit the Add Layer Mask button at the bottom of the layer palette (rectangle with the circle in it)
Right click- convert to smart object
Right click- Rasterize layer
Drag completed mask to your tag canvas as the bottom layer
Resize it if needed.

With your Rectangular Marquee Tool (m), draw out a selection around the entire
tag, just slight smaller than the canvas. Image>Crop.
This will get rid of any stray pixels or drop shadows you don't see.
Image>Trim>Top Left Pixel Corner to remove the excess space.
Add your license and copyright info to the tag.
Add name and any other text of choice.
Merge, save as PNG and enjoy :)

Thank you for trying my tut! If you have any questions or would like to show me your results, feel free to email me (bananas_68@yahoo.com) or friend me on facebook (badge on left of blog)!!

Tuesday, January 7, 2014
*click tag to view full size*

Supplies:
Kit- Rotate by Gimptastic Scraps. You can find this edgy kit at The PSP Project here. Please respect the designer and do not share this PTU kit.
Tube- Rotate by KiwiFireStorm. This tube can be purchased at The PSP Project here. You need a valid license to use his artwork.
Template- Tag Template 238 by Toxic Desirez here
Mask- Mask of choice ( I think I used one by WSL but can't remember)
Font- Sedillo
I made this tag using Photoshop CS5, but it can be worked in any program you have working knowledge of. Instructions are using a Mac, so you may need to use Ctrl where I use Command.
Here we go :)

Open your template. Image>Duplicate. Close out original. Delete credit layer. If you want to resize your template and work space, now is a good time. Image>Image/Canvas resize.

Click Raster 8 in your layer palette. Add Paper 10 above it. Right click paper 10 and choose Create Clipping Mask. Your paper should now have taken the shape of raster 8.
Click Raster 9 in layer palette. Add paper 9 using the steps above.
Raster 7- Paper 7
Raster 6 & Copy of Raster 6- Paper 6
Raster 5- Paper 1
Raster 3- Paper 5
Raster 11- Command+U, Slide Lightness scale all the way to the left, making the layer black.
Clip a close up of tube to raster 11. Blend mode Luminosity. Command+J to duplicate.
Create clipping mask on duplicate tube. Command+Shift+U to desaturate. Blend mode Screen, Opacity 85%. Clip Paper 6 to duplicate tube. Blend mode Luminosity, Opacity 50%.
Raster 4- Paper 6
Open your WA layer. Command+U. Slide Lightness scale all the way to the right, making the layer white. Add above Raster 11. Duplicate WA. Resize, change the color to Pink and add above Raster 11. 
Add your tube and drop shadow.
Now go through and decorate your tag with elements from the kit. From bottom to top I used:
frame 4
Scatter
glass
bracelet
caution tape
cityscape
brad 1
exit
tape
sucker
nail polish
rotate
zipped heart
Add drop shadows where needed.

Now let's get our mask ready! Open your mask on a new canvas.
Add a new layer above it, and flood fill with color of choice, 
or use a paper from kit .
Make sure your mask layer is activated and Command+A to Select All, Command+C to Copy.
Activate the paper layer, hit Q to turn on Quick Mask mode.
Command+V to paste the mask..it should now be tinted red.
Hit Q to turn off Quick Mask mode and there should now be marching ants on your canvas.
Hit the Add Layer Mask button at the bottom of the layer palette (rectangle with the circle in it)
Right click- convert to smart object
Right click- Rasterize layer
Drag completed mask to your tag canvas as the bottom layer
Resize it if needed.

With your Rectangular Marquee Tool (m), draw out a selection around the entire
tag, just slight smaller than the canvas. Image>Crop.
This will get rid of any stray pixels or drop shadows you don't see.
Image>Trim>Top Left Pixel Corner to remove the excess space.
Add your license and copyright info to the tag.
Add name and any other text of choice.
Merge, save as PNG and enjoy :)

Thank you for trying my tut! If you have any questions or would like to show me your results, feel free to email me (bananas_68@yahoo.com) or friend me on facebook (badge on left of blog)!!

Saturday, November 9, 2013
Supplies:
Kit- Basketball Babe by Gimptastic Scraps. Find where you can get this fab kit here.
Tube- I'm using the work of Ismael Rac. You can purchase his tubes here with a valid license.
Font- So Lonely
I'm writing this tutorial using Photoshop CS5 on a Mac. When I use Command you may need to use Ctrl. 

Command+N and open a new canvas 650x650. Place Frame 3 on canvas. Place Paper 1 below frame. On frame layer, click inside it using the magic wand tool (w). Select>Modify>Expand 2px. Select>Inverse. On paper layer, hit Delete. Deselect. 

Add close ups of tube above paper layer. Right-click on tubes and create clipping mask. Play with the blend modes and opacity to get a setting you like. On the top tube, I desaturated (shift+command+U) her, then did blend mode Overlay, Opacty 80%. On the bottom tube I did Overlay, 100% Opacity.
Add your tube. Command+J to duplicate. On top tube, Filter>Blur>Gaussian Blur 2px. Blend mode, Screen. Opacity, 50%. Drop shadow the bottom tube layer.
Use elements from the kit to decorate your tag. From bottom to top I used:
halftone
paper
wire
flower 1
notebook
arrow
2 points
staple
doodle
pucker up
thumbs down
ticket
hoops
flair 2
shoe
Add name in white. Double click to open layer styles. Add an orange stroke with these settings:
With your Rectangular Marquee Tool (m), draw out a selection around the entire
tag, just slight smaller than the canvas. Image>Crop.
This will get rid of any stray pixels or drop shadows you don't see.
Image>Trim>Top Left Pixel Corner to remove the excess space.
Add your license and copyright info to the tag.
Add  any other text of choice.
Merge, save as PNG and enjoy :)

Thank you for trying my tut! If you have any questions or would like to show me your results, feel free to email me (bananas_68@yahoo.com) or friend me on facebook (badge on left of blog)!!




Supplies:
Kit- Deep in the Forest by A Taggers Scrap. You can find where to get this great kit here.
Tube of choice- I used Alex Prihodko, which you can purchase at PicsForDesign here.
Mask of choice- I grabbed the 2nd one from Chaos here.
Font of choice
This tutorial is written using Photoshop CS5 on a Mac. When I use Command, you may need to use Ctrl. 

Command+N to open a new canvas, 650x650, transparent background.
Place Window element in center of canvas. Open Free Transform by doing Command+T. Hover your cursor around the top right corner of the window until the cursor curves in shape. Now click and drag the corner of the window down, so that it is angled a bit. Hit Enter 2 times.
Place Paper 2 below Window. Using the magic wand tool (w), click inside the window panes. Select>Modify>Expand 5px. Select>Inverse. On the paper layer, click Delete. Deselect. 
Place Frame 2 behind the Paper layer so the branches peek out around the top a bit.
Place tube in center of tag. Command+J to duplicate.
On top copy, Filter>Blur>Gaussian Blur 2px. Change blend mode to Soft Light. Lower Opacity to 65%. You can play with these options to suit your own taste :) 
Double click the bottom tube layer to bring up layer styles, add Drop Shadow of choice. 
Now decorate your tag with elements from the kit. From top to bottom I used:
arbor
wheel
bow 4
berry
butterfly
fence
glows
grass 3
frame 1
moss
rocks
seed head
flower 3
fox
mushroom
cabin
button
bird 3
leaves (duplicate, reposition)
flower 11
flower 10
lantern 2
berries 2
greenery 2
ladybird
butterfly 2
pinecones 
swan

Now let's get our mask ready! Open your mask on a new canvas.
Add a new layer above it, and flood fill with color of choice, 
or use a paper from kit .
Make sure your mask layer is activated and Command+A to Select All, Command+C to Copy.
Activate the paper layer, hit Q to turn on Quick Mask mode.
Command+V to paste the mask..it should now be tinted red.
Hit Q to turn off Quick Mask mode and there should now be marching ants on your canvas.
Hit the Add Layer Mask button at the bottom of the layer palette (rectangle with the circle in it)
Right click- convert to smart object
Right click- Rasterize layer
Drag completed mask to your tag canvas as the bottom layer
Resize it if needed.

With your Rectangular Marquee Tool (m), draw out a selection around the entire
tag, just slight smaller than the canvas. Image>Crop.
This will get rid of any stray pixels or drop shadows you don't see.
Image>Trim>Top Left Pixel Corner to remove the excess space.
Add your license and copyright info to the tag.
Add name and any other text of choice.
Merge, save as PNG and enjoy :)

Thank you for trying my tut! If you have any questions or would like to show me your results, feel free to email me (bananas_68@yahoo.com) or friend me on facebook (badge on left of blog)!!


Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Supplies:
Kit- I'm using Zombie Nerd by Gimptastic Scraps. This is a back to school kit with a touch of the undead. Visit her blog here for more info.
Tube- I'm using the work of Ismael Rac which you can purchase from his store here with a valid license. 
Mask- DBV Mask 113 here
Font- Wet Dream
Photoshop CS5
I'm on a Mac so when I use Command you may need to use Ctrl

Here we go :)

Command+N to open a new canvas 650x650.
Open Frame 2 and place it in center of canvas. Hit W to activate your magic wand tool.
Click inside the frame. Select>Modify<Expand by 5px.
Add Paper 8 below frame. Select>Inverse. Hit delete on your keyboard. Deselect.
Add your kit elements and arrange on tag. To resize the elements, Command+T or Edit>Free Transform. Then click the link between the W and H to maintain aspect ratios. Drag the box from the corners to the middle until you get the size you want.
From bottom to top I added:
Principals Office
Lock
Deco
Bats
Chalkboard
Locker
Backpack
Glasses
Bloody Chunk
Tag
Fly
Calculator
Apple
Teddy Bear
Lips
WA
Cupcake
To make the frame appear to go through the lock, I first position the lock above the frame. 
Command+Click on the thumbnail of the frame in the layer palette box. This will make a selection around it. Use your eraser and erase part of the lock. Deselect.
Add drop shadows by double clicking on the elements to bring up Layer Styles. 
Add your tube of choice.

Now let's get our mask ready! Open your mask on a new canvas.
Add a new layer above it, and flood fill with color of choice, 
or use a paper from kit .
Make sure your mask layer is activated and Command+A to Select All, Command+C to Copy.
Activate the paper layer, hit Q to turn on Quick Mask mode.
Command+V to paste the mask..it should now be tinted red.
Hit Q to turn off Quick Mask mode and there should now be marching ants on your canvas.
Hit the Add Layer Mask button at the bottom of the layer palette (rectangle with the circle in it)
Right click- convert to smart object
Right click- Rasterize layer
Drag completed mask to your tag canvas as the bottom layer
Resize it if needed.

With your Rectangular Marquee Tool (m), draw out a selection around the entire
tag, just slight smaller than the canvas. Image>Crop.
This will get rid of any stray pixels or drop shadows you don't see.
Image>Trim>Top Left Pixel Corner to remove the excess space.
Add your license and copyright info to the tag.
Add name and any other text of choice.
Merge, save as PNG and enjoy :)

Thank you for trying my tut! If you have any questions or would like to show me your results, feel free to email me (bananas_68@yahoo.com) or friend me on facebook (badge on left of blog)!!
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Supplies:
Kit- Love Like Winter by Gimptastic Scraps. You can find this stunning kit exclusively at The PSP Project here
Tube- Love Like Winter by Eos Sparks. This tube can also be purchased at The PSP Project. You need a valid license to use it. Find it here
*Bundle up on the kit and tube and save money*
Font of choice
Photoshop CS5 or program of choice
I'm on a Mac so when I use Command you may need to use Ctrl.

Here we go, this will be super easy :)

Command+N to open a new canvas 650x650, transparent background.
Add elements from the kit to your tag, arranging and resizing as you go along.
To resize, Edit>Free Transform. Click the chain link between the W & H boxes to maintain aspect ratio. Then drag from one of the corners until you get the size you want. 
From bottom to top add the following:
(refer to my tag for placement)
leaf (Command+J to duplicate, rotate using Free Transform)
moon
tree
screen
parchment piece
bird scatter
handprint (duplicate x2, rotate)
flag
candles (duplicate)
blood
coin
bowl 
goblet
crow
Add your tube above the bowl layer. 
Add drop shadows to your elements and tube by double clicking the layers in the layer palette to bring up Layer Styles. Click Drop Shadow and adjust to your liking.
Add name. Filter>Noise>Add Noise about 25%.
Layer Styles- add a 2px stroke to the name.
Add tube copyright and license info. 
Image>Trim>Transparent pixels to crop out any extra space.
Merge and save as PNG. 

Thanks for trying out my tut. If you have any questions or would like to show me your results, feel free to email me (bananas_68@yahoo.com) or friend me on facebook!!

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