Tut Haunted Whispers - PTU

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

SUPPLIES USED:

> I am using PaintShop Pro XI, though any version can be used.

> Tube and Close-up of Choice - I used Nocturne which can not be used without a License.  You may purchase the tube from PicsForDesign.

> "Haunted Whispers" is a wonderful Halloween-themed PTU kit created by Drea's Creations and is available at Pimpin' PSPers Warehouse.

> Mirella's Template ASB_HWTT1 (or one of your choosing). Be sure to say thank you if you download.

> Font of Choice - I used Spahrty Girl

> Eye Candy 4000 Corona (optional)

~Here We Go~

* NOTES *
- My tutorials are only a guide - use your own creativity to make your tag unique to you.
- My Tag's final size is 590x590 so I will not be including the actual percentages with which I resized the Elements.
- I typically add Drop Shadows once I'm finished adding everything.
- I did not use Raster Layers 2 and 11 of the Template.

Raster 4 - Select All; Float; Defloat; Selections; Modify; Expand by 1. Open Paper 4; copy and paste into Selection; select none.

Copy and paste Tree2 above Raster 4; Mirror. Apply optional Corona:
EyeCandy 4000 Corona:
Glow Width    13.65
Flare Size     5.04
Stretch        100
Waver        23
Blur        0
Overall Opacity    100
Color        #5f4620

Raster 3 - Select All; Float; Defloat; Selections; Modify; Expand by 1. Open Paper 5; copy and paste as New Layer.  Move the paper so the area you like will be displayed in the rectangle.  Invert selection; hit delete on paper; select none.

Raster 5 - Select All; Float; Defloat; Selections; Modify; Expand by 1. Open Paper 2; copy and paste into Selection; select none.

Raster 6 - Select All; Float; Defloat; Selections; Modify; Expand by 1. Open Paper 1; copy and paste into Selection; select none.

Raster 7 - Select All; Float; Defloat; Selections; Modify; Expand by 1. Open your Close-up Tube; copy and paste as New Layer. Position where you like, but make sure that it fills the entire half-circle.  Invert selection; hit delete on tube; select none. Use a Blend Mode that you like.  Merge visible with the Paper 1 layer.

Raster 8 - Select All; Float; Defloat; Selections; Modify; Expand by 1. Open Paper 7; copy and paste as New Layer.  Move the paper so the area you like will be displayed in the rectangle.  Invert selection; hit delete on paper; select none.

Raster 9 - Repeat above using same Paper.

Raster 10 - For my tube/tag I found it a bit bright, so I adjusted the Brightness/Contrast a bit.  You can do whatever works best for your tag.

Copy and paste your Tube. Add other elements to decorate your tag; I used Moon, Candle, Black Cat, Dead Grass, Empty Lantern, Broken Glass.

Add Drop Shadows to your layers.

I cropped then re-sized all layers. When you re-size, be sure to sharpen as needed.

Now add the proper Crediting. Adding them after resizing your tag will ensure that they remain crisp; clear; and easy to read.

Now add your Name.

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
October 26, 2013