FTU "Happy Christmas" - CT PinkParadox

PinkParadox Productions has generously created many FREE KITS for the Holiday Season.  For this set of Extras I chose "Happy Christmas" which you can get from Carrie's blog >HERE<.  I chose the artwork of Maryline Cazenave; the Extras are below.  Extras are not to be altered in any way; do not use as Facebook Profile or Timeline Cover. Please send friends to my Blog; do not upload extras to other storage sites for the purpose of sharing with others.

Cluster Frame & Tags "Waiting For Love"

If you follow my Facebook Page, then you might have seen the "tease" that I would have something new soon.  From TKO Scraps, Mrs.W. has created "Waiting For Love" and it is so pretty.  Be sure to visit the store.

Here is the preview of the cluster - downloadable PNG version is below.  As always, frame is for personal use only; do not change File Name; do not share; send friends to my blog to download.

Cluster GemLC_25

Here are a few Extra Tags that I created with my cluster frame using the wonderful artwork of PinUpToons.  They are to be used as-is - you do not have permission to add names to them.

Caron Vinson

Here are my results from a recent group challenge.  We were asked to use this beautiful kit "Enchanted Dreams" by Inzpired Creationz.  For my tag I chose the wonderful artwork of Caron Vinson.

CT - Vintage Blues Cluster & Extras

I hope you will enjoy what I have created with Kissing Kate's lovely "Vintage Blues" kit.  It is available for purchase at Pimpin' PSPers Warehouse.  Often times when I think vintage, I think of Marilyn Monroe and others from "old" Hollywood.

I've created a Cluster Frame for your personal use and some Extra Tags. It is in PNG format; click then save-as.

The tags must be used as-is; they are not to be modified in any way; do not add names to them.

Marilyn Monroe

ohhhhhh I *rarely* make a purchase the moment I see something but this Marilyn Monroe by Nadezhda at PFD stopped me in my tracks.  Wow!  Then immediately ... well ... as soon as I was reminded (bad memory), I thought of Dee's gorgeous "Through The Years" kit.  I hope I have done justice to both.

PinUpToons Tag

If you have not seen the new cute and colorful PinUpToons, you should check them out.  Thanks to the recent sale, I was able to pick up a couple.  Then today I learned of an "Inspired By PUT" Blog Train - I used the portion from Scraps Dimensions.  The template190 is from Becky.

Thanks for looking.

FTU Cluster Frame

I recently participated in a group challenge to create a Cluster Frame.  The challenge was to use a minimum of five (5) elements from this adorable kit, "Dotty Delicious" from JustSan Scraps.

Here is a preview of my results and you can download my cluster in PSD Format by clicking the image.

Thank you
LauraC

Roman Zaric

This gorgeous tube "Hermina" was the one I selected for a Gift from Roman.  What a wonderful thing for him to offer.  The horse is also his artwork and it's called "Tennessee Thunderstorm".  The kit is by Scraps Dimensions and I have had it for quite some time.

Thanks for looking.

Tutorial Blue Monday Mujica FTU

 

Supplies:

- I am using PaintShop Pro XI

- Eye Candy 4000 - Gradient Glow

- Tube of Choice - I used the artwork of Alicia Mujica, which can not be used without a License.  You may purchase the tube from her Store. 

- Kit of Choice - I used "Blue Monday" by Gimptastic Scraps (previously PTU).  Please visit Blog and be sure to say thank you if you download.

- Font of choice - I used Alba (came with WinXP)

~ Here We Go ~

New raster image 650x650 (room to work); fill bottom layer with white.

Preset Shape Tool - Rectangle

Foreground - Color #6c3723 (or one to match your tube)

Background - Paper 3

Hold Shift Key; drag to draw large square.

Position where you like; then right-click layer; convert to Raster.

With Magic Wand, click the color outline of the square.

Selections; Modify; Expand by 1

Selections; Float - Fill with same color

Keep selected; add Drop Shadow: 2 / 2 / 50 / 3

Deselect

Preset Shape Tool - Rectangle; line width 10

Foreground - Color #175062 (or one to match your tube)

Background - Paper 4

Hold Shift Key; drag to draw small square.

Convert to Raster; place to left side.  Duplicate.

On original rotate Left 15 Degrees.

On duplicate; Mirror; then rotate Right 15 Degrees.  

With Magic Wand, click the color outline of small square.

Selections; Modify; Expand by 1

Selections; Float - Fill with same color

Keep selected; add Drop Shadow: 2 / 2 / 50 / 3

Deselect

Repeat for second small square.

Copy and paste your Tube.  Add Drop Shadow of your choosing.

Copy and paste Cluster 1 below your tube.  Add Drop Shadow of your choosing.

Copy and paste Cluster 2.  Add Drop Shadow of your choosing.

Continue to decorate your tag with whatever elements suit your design.  I used: Globe, Flower 4, Binoculars, Bottle

If you like, resize your tag; all layers.  Now add your Credits.  Adding them after resizing your tag will ensure that they remain crisp; clear; and easy to read.

Add your Name and any Effects.  I used Alba for my Name and EyeCandy Gradient Glow.

Delete the white layer; crop to visible layers then save.  I saved mine in Transparent PNG Format.

Thank you for trying my tutorial.  Any ideas contained that are similar to others are purely coincidental.  Do not copy and claim as your own.  Group Owners may link to my tutorial.
 
LauraC
March 2, 2013

Garvey - Kiss Me Shamrocks

I love this St. Patrick's artwork from Keith Garvey - she definitely has the attitude to fit the template I used from Kandi Kissez.  The wonderful scrap is from Wicked Princess (I've had it for awhile) and a mask from Dee.  Thanks for looking. 

Ken Morton "Insanity" - Tutorial

I decided to write a tutorial for this tag after all; "old school" (no scraps)

There are no examples; users should have a working knowledge of PaintShopPro.

Supplies:

I am using PaintShop Pro XI

EyeCandy 4000 - Water Drops, Marble, Gradient Glow

Xero - Fritillary

Penta - Jeans

Tube of Choice - I used the fun artwork of Ken Morton which can not be used without a License.  You may purchase the tube from CDO. http://www.cdoestore.com/

Template of Choice – I used Millie's Template 191.  Be sure to say thank you if you download. [size=9]http://www.milliespspmadness.blogspot.com/[/size]

~ Here We Go ~

Open Template; duplicate; close the original.

Delete the designer's CR layer.

For my tag, I selected Seven (7) Colors (Yellow, Purple, Green, Blue, Lt. Blue,Orange, and Red-Brown).

Layer 1 - Select a color then use the Color Changer Tool; fill the square.

Filter - Penta Jeans: Amount 21, Border Width 8

I applied a thin Black Gradient Glow.

Layers 2 and 3 - Select 2 colors.  Use Gradient Settings:  Foreground/Background, Linear, Angle 45, Repeat 4.

Select Magic Wand - Mode Add (Shift).  Click inside Layer 2 and then inside Layer 3.

Add a New Layer; fill this with the Gradient.

Deselect.

Filter - Xero Fritilary:  5 / 30 / 10 / 20

Apply the same thin Black Gradient Glow as on Layer 1.

Layer 4 - Select 2 colors.  Apply EyeCandy Marble: (no need to fill the circle with color, the Filter will change the color)

Vein Size: 23.76

Vein Coverage: 100

Vein Thickness: 8

Vein Roughness: 88

Bedrock Color:  Orange (my color)

Vein Color:  Red-Brown (my color)

Apply Drop Shadow

Layers 5 and 6 - I used the same color on both (Yellow).  Color changer would not work for me on these layers so ... Select All; Float; Defloat; then Selections; Modify; Expand by 1; Fill.

Keep selected - now Effects / Texture / Tiles - Hexagon (default settings).

Keep selected - now Selections / Modify / Select Selections Borders:

Inside / Anti-alias checked / Border width 4

Fill the small selection with Black.

Add small Drop Shadow.

Deselect.

Repeat above for Layer 6.

Layers 7 and 8 - Select a color; use Color Changer Tool; fill both with same.

Effects / Texture / Blinds:

Width 4, Opacity 40, Color #3f3f3f, Light from left/top CHECKED

Apply the same thin Black Gradient Glow as before.

Layers 9 and 10 - Select a color; use Color Changer Tool; fill both with same.

Filter - EyeCandy 4000 Water Drops.  Under Settings I chose "Little Round Drops".  I did not alter any of the settings.

Copy and paste your Tube; position where you like; add Drop Shadow.

Layer 11 WordArt - I copied this as a New Document then Greyscaled (because of the outline) so that I could colorize Green.

Then I added thin Black Gradient Glow and a light Drop Shadow.

Layer 12 WordArt - I chose the Color Change Tool and filled with White.  Added the Black Gradient Glow and a Drop Shadow.

I used Black for my text and applied a Medium Gradient Glow.

If you like, resize your tag; all layers.  Now add your Credits.  Adding them after resizing your tag will ensure that they remain crisp; clear; and easy to read.

Delete the white layer; crop to visible layers then save.  I saved mine in Transparent PNG Format.

Thank you for trying my tutorial.  Any ideas contained that are similar to others are purely coincidental.  Do not copy and claim as your own.  Group Owners may link to my tutorial.


LauraC
February 18, 2013

Maryline Cazenave Valentine

Who can resist the adorable artwork of Maryline Cazenave?  I know I can't - especially the dogs.  Oh my word - they are just so cute!  This one I created with Millie's Template 165.  The kit is "Always In Love" from Puddicat Creations. 

Vika Misticheskaya Valentine

For my new Valentine's Day tag, I chose this adorable girl by Vika.  The kit I used is an older one from Bluedream Designs and the template is one I've had awhile by Daira. 

Our Mother Passed Away

Quite unexpectedly our Mother passed away in the early morning of Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2012.  She and my step-dad had just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary Dec. 12th.  The same week we received the devastating news ... Lung Cancer ... and it had already spread.  Who knows how long Mom had been living with that.  Given her dropping weight over the last year or so, I'd hazard a guess for quite awhile.

After the diagnosis the doctors gave her six months; I thought perhaps at least three, given her other health issues.  So it was quite unexpected that she would pass so quickly.

I have my good days and on one of those, I made this tag using a photograph of her from the mid 1970's.  Not too many years after this photo was taken, her health issues began.  This photo is how she would want to be remembered ... lively; spirited; looking great; and good health.

Alex Prihodko

If you are on Facebook with me, or in one of the forums that I'm in then you already know why I haven't been around.  Been home a few days now and actually felt like trying to make something - this is what I came up with.  The FTU kit is from Misfits.  The gorgeous girl is by Alex Prihodko and she was gifted to me.

Carlos Cartagena

Hey ... who needs "Visa" when they have "Santa"?  I saw this template from Kan-Dee and immediately thought of this wonderful art by Carlos Cartagena.  I picked it up when PTE was closing and happens to be on my list of non-tagged-tubes.  I also used a CDO free kit which you can get from their blog. 

Ismael Rac

I love this new Holiday image from Ismael Rac - she's so cute.  I made this tag from a member challenge; for my tag I changed the font. 

Marco Guaglione

Using this wonderful Marilyn Monroe image, here is what I did with the "Wonderful Winter" tutorial.  The dog is also from Marco Guaglione. 

Keith Garvey

I liked the animation in this "Let It Snow" tutorial, but I decided not to animate.  

Leigh Young

My results from "Let It Snow" tutorial - not sure if "snowing" can be seen or not.