Carrie's Concoctions

True Love

2012-02-07T08:19:00.004-05:00

This tutorial was written in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions
This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP

Supplies:
Image and Tube of Choice
*This is a tube by the always fantastic Zindy S.D. Nielsen (http://zindy-zone.dk/shop). You must have a license to use the same art*

Saint Valentin Tagger Kit
*This is a collab by the Scraps and The City store (http://www.scrapsandthecity.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=107_39&products_id=778)

EI_Tempalate 71
*This is a gorgeous template by Pooker! Please visit her blog to download this and all her other fantastic templates (http://elegantinspirations.blogspot.com/)

Lets get started:
1). Open all your supplies
Shift + D to duplicate the template
Close the original
Delete the copyright layer

2). Make your grey circle 2 layer active
Select All
Float

Defloat
Modify
Smooth by 10
Copy and Paste your paper of choice into selection
Select None
*Do these same steps for all the shape layers using either papers of choice or colors of choice*

3). Make your Large Teal Circle active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Modify

Smooth by 10
Copy and paste your image of choice as a new layer
Invert

Delete
Select None

4). Make your top most layer active
Copy and paste your tube of choice as a new layer
Duplicate
Adjust
Blur

Motion Blur
270
Blur again

Motion Blur
90
Change the blend mode to something that works for your tube
*I used Soft Light on mine*

5). Now is the time to make the tag your own
Add all the embellishments you would like

6). Resize if you feel necessary

7). Add all copyright information and any license information that is needed

8). Add your name
Save in your desired format

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on February 7, 2012
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Puppy Love

2012-02-03T09:49:00.006-05:00

This tutorial was written using PSP 8
It can be done in other versions

Supplies:
I Love You Always PTU Scrap Kit by KiKeKa Kits
*You can purchase this taggers kit exclusively at Scraps And The City (http://www.scrapsandthecity.com) and you can find her freebies and all her goodies on her blog (http://craftedbygina.blogspot.com/)

Lets Get Started:
1). Open a 650*250 blank canvas
2). Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
3). Copy and paste your tubes of choice as new layers

*I used 2 of the cute clipart tubes that came with the kit*

4). Select All

Selections

Select Selections Border

Both Sides Checked

Anti-Alias Checked

Border Width 10

Copy and paste your paper of choice

Invert

Delete

Invert again

Do Not Deselect

5). Selections

Select Selections Border

Outside Only Checked

Anti-Alias Checked

Border Width 5

Add a new raster layer and flood fill with another paper of choice

Select None

6). Now is the time to add any elements to make the forum set your own

Move them below your 2 frame layers and your tube layer but above your original paper layer

7). Add the copyright information and any license information that is needed

8). Add your name

Save in your preferred format

Lets Make An Avatar:

1). Open an 150*150 blank canvas

2). Copy Merge your tag

3). Copy and paste onto your canvas

Position the portion you want to be seen in your avatar

Crop your image back to 150*150

Use the steps in Step 4 & 5 from your banner to make the border for your avatar except change the 1st setting to 4 and the second to 2 for the width

4). Add your copyright and license information

5). SaveAll Done!

Bound

2012-01-18T12:53:00.006-05:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP

This tutorial was written in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Images/Tubes of choice
*I am using the always gorgeous work of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use the same art*

Mystical Scrap Kit
*This is a beautiful kit by A Taggers Scrap. Please visit her blog to find the stores she sells in*

Template 50
*This is a fabbie template by Leah of Amy and Leah's Gimptactic Tuts (http://amyleahsgimptastictuts.blogspot.com/). Please visit their blog to find all the fabbie temps they have there and leave some love if you download anything*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all your supplies
On your template Shift +D to duplicate
Close the original
Delete the copyright layer and background layer
(I also chose to delete the wordart layer to add my own later)

2). Make Circle 3 layer active
Select All

Float

Defloat

Modify

Smooth by 10

Copy and paste your paper of choice into selection
Select None
*Repeat these same steps for ALL of your shape and frame layers using different papers*

3). Make your Square 2 layer active
Select All

Float

Defloat
Modify

Smooth by 10
Copy and paste your tube/image of choice as a new layer
Invert

Delete

Select None
Duplicate your tube/image
Blur
Gaussian Blur by 5
Change the blend mode to something of your choice
*Follow these same steps for Square 1*

4). Copy and paste your tube as a new ;ayer
Duplicate

Blur

Gaussian Blur by 5

Change the blend mode to something suitable for your tube

5). Now is the time to make the tag your own
Add any embellishments, wordart, etc to personalize the tag

6). Resize your tag if you feel it necessary

7). Add ALL copyright and any applicable license information

8). Add your name

9). Save in your desired format
ALL DONE!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on January 18, 2012.
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Vintage Girl

2012-01-09T18:51:00.003-05:00

New tag using the gorgeous work of Zindy S.D. Nielsen and a beautiful scrap by A Tagger's Scrap

New Taggies Made By Me

2011-12-29T08:55:00.004-05:00

Here are some new tags made by me for the Dreamscape Imaging PT and for Zindy's CT
I hope to get some new tuts written soon :)

Wonderland Beauty

2011-12-18T09:43:00.003-05:00

This is my first tag in a few months due to moving, my laptop being down and then no internet where I am staying.
I am so PROUD to be a part of Zindy's CT team ♥ and honored that she asked me! You can find this tube in here store
Zindy S.D. Nielsen

Autumn Kisses Forum Set

2011-10-16T09:54:00.004-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
It was written using PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Tube of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous work of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use the same art*

PTU Scrapkit "Fallin For Bling"
*This is a beautiful kit by A Tagger's Scrap. Please visit her blog to find the stores she sells in*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open a 650*250 blank canvas
2). Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
3). Copy and paste your tube of choice as a new layer
*Using your crop tool make sure you crop it back to a 650*250 canvas*
Duplicate your tube
On the duplicate layer:
Adjust
Blur
Gaussian Blur 5
Ok
Change the blend mode on your tube to something that suits it
*I used Soft Light on mine*
4). Select All
Selections
Select Selections Border
Both Sides Checked
Anti-Alias Checked
Border Width 8
Copy and paste your paper of choice
Invert
Delete
Invert again
Do Not Deselect
5). Selections
Select Selections Border
Outside Only Checked
Anti-Alias Checked
Border Width 4
Add a new raster layer and flood fill with another paper of choice
Select None
6). Now is the time to add any elements to make the forum set your own
Move them below your 2 frame layers and your tube layer but above your original paper layer
7). Add the copyright information and any license information that is needed
8). Add your name
Save in your preferred format

Lets Make An Avatar:
1). Open an 150*150 blank canvas

2). Copy Merge your tag

3). Copy and paste onto your canvasPosition the portion you want to be seen in your avatar
Crop your image back to 150*150
Use the steps in Step 4 & 5 from your banner to make the border for your avatar except change the 1st setting to 6 and the second to 3 for the width

4). Add your copyright and license information

5). Save

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on October 16, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Sometimes

2011-10-08T17:35:00.002-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
The tutorial has been done in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Image of Choice
*I am using the GORGEOUS artwork of Robin McQuay. You MUST have a license to use the same artwork and you can find her work at Dreamscape Imaging*

PTU Scrapkit Bad Ass Angel
*This is a fantastic kit by Pink Princess Scraps. You can find all of her kits at Digital Chaos*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies in PSP
Resize as you see fit

2). Open a 650*550 blank canvas

3). Using one of your papers as your background and your foreground null in the layer palette draw out a tall rectangle
Convert to Raster
*Follow these steps for another rectangle and the 2 circles. See my tag for reference*

4). Set your Foreground as a paper of choice (width set at 10) and your background as null in the layer palette
Draw out a long rectangle
Convert to Raster
Using your magic wand click inside the rectangle
Selections

Modify

Expand by 6
Copy and paste your image as a new layer
Invert

Delete
Select None

5). Duplicate your image
Adjust

Gaussian Blur by 5
Change the blend mode of your blurred image to one that matches your image

6). Add any embellishments you want to make the tag your own

7). Resize as you see necessary

8). Add all copyright information and any license information needed

9). Add your name

All Done

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on October 8, 2011

Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Silent Masquerade

2011-10-08T13:31:00.004-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
This tutorial was written in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Images/Tubes of Choice
*These are the gorgeous images of Rossana Castellino. You can find her art at Dreamscape Imaging*

Dark Dreams PTU Scrap kit
*This is a beautiful kit by A Tagger's Scrap. Please visit her blog to find the stores where she sells*

WSL_Mask330
*This is a mask by WeeScotLass. Please visit her blog to find this and all her other masks*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open a 650*500 blank canvas
Open up all supplies and resize as you see necessary

2). Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Layers
New Mask Layer
From Image
Choose your mask from the drop down menu
Right Click
Delete the mask layer
Ungroup the layers

3). Make one of your papers the foreground in your layer palette
Leave your background null
Draw out a rectangle using my tag as a reference
Use your magic wand to click inside the rectangle
Selections
Modify
Expand by 8
Copy and paste your image as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
Move the image under the frame

4). Duplicate your image
Adjust
Blur
Gaussian Blur by 5
Change the blend mode to a setting of your choice

5). Follow Steps 3 and 4 with a different paper to make the 2nd rectangle

6). Add any elements you want to make the tag your own

7). Resize as you feel necessary

8). Add any wordart you want
*Look at my tag for reference*

9). Add all copyright information and any applicable license information

10). Add your name
All Done

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on October 8, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Beautiful Slumber

2011-10-08T10:32:00.004-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
It was written using PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Images/Tubes of Choice
*I am using the always gorgeous work of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use the same tubes/images*

Obisdian PTU Scrapkit
*This is a beautiful kit by Dark Yarrow. You can buy this kit at her store Digital Chaos*

Font of Choice
*I am using Qwigley*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all your supplies in PSP
Resize as you feel necessary
Open a 650*500 blank canvas

2). Using my tag as a guide draw out a rather large rectangle in the middle of your canvas
Convert to Raster
Selections
All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your image as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
Delete your original shape layer

3). On your image layer
Duplicate your image
Blur
Gaussian Blur by 5
Change your blend mode to one you like for your image

4). Using my tag as a guide draw out a small circle
Convert to Raster
Selections
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste another image as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
Delete your original shape layer

5). Duplicate your circle layer
Image
Mirror
Position like my tag

6). Draw a longer rectangle
*use my tag for reference*
Move it under all your other layers
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
Delete your original shape layer

7). Now is the time to make this tag your own
Add any embellishments you want

8). Resize if you find it necessary

9). Add the copyright information and any license information needed

10). Add your name
All Done

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on October 8, 2011
Any resmblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Hope

2011-10-01T08:11:00.003-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP

It was written in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Tube of Choice
*I am using the GORGEOUS work of Renata Cavanaugh. You MUST have a license to use this work. You can find all her tubes at Dreamscape Imaging*

Angel of Hope PTU Scrap Kit
*This is a fantastic kit by Pink Princess Scraps. You can find all of her gorgeous kits at Digital Chaos*

EI_Template58_pooker

*This is a great template by Pooker. You can find this on her Elegant Inspirations blog. Please leave some love if you download her templates :)*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all your supplies in PSP or you program of choice
Resize the template if you feel necessary

2). Make the Black Circle 1 layer active
Select All

Float

Defloat
Selections
Modify

Smooth

10 in both boxes
Copy and Paste your paper into selection
Select None
*Do this with all of the shapes on the template changing your papers as you see fit. I simply added noise to a couple of the shapes instead of papers and I used my tube to fill 2 of the shapes*

3). Copy and Paste your tube as a new layer
Duplicate
Blur

Gaussian Blur by 5

Change the blend mode to Multiply

*use whatever works best for your tube*

Lower the Opacity to about 75

*again use your best judgement for your tube*
Right click on your duplicate tube in your layer palette and Merge Down so that you merge the blurred layer to the original layer

4). Now is the time to make the tag your own
Add any elements you want

5). Resize however you feel necessary

6). Add all copyright information and any any license information needed

7). Add your name
Save in your desired format

All Done

Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional
This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on October 1, 2011

Autumn

2011-09-28T17:24:00.005-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
It was written using PSP 8 but can be completed in other versions

Supplies:
Image/Tube of Choice
*I am using the always stunning work of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You will have to have a license to use the same work*

Woodland Harmony PTU Scrapkit
*This is a gorgeous scrapkit by A Tagger's Scrap. Please visit her blog to see the stores where she sells her kits*

Vix_Mask238
*You can get this all of Vix's fantastic masks on her website. Pay her a visit and check out all her fantastic masks and goodies*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies in PSP
Resize as necessary

2). Open a 650*500 blank canvas
Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Layers
New Mask Layer
Choose your mask from the drop down menu
Source Luminance chosen
Invert unchecked
Ok
On the layer palette right click on the mask
Delete
Ungroup Layers
Duplicate the layer
Merge down

3). Using your Ellipse preset shape draw out a circle using my tag above as a reference
*I used one of the papers as the outline for the circle. Use the width that looks good to you*
Convert to raster
Using your magic wand click inside the circle
Selections
Modify
Expand by 3
Copy and paste your Image/Tube as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
Move the Image/Tube under the circle layer

4). Now is the time to add any elements you want to make the tag your own

5). Resize if you feel necessary

6). Add all copyright information and any required license numbers

7). Add your name

8). Save in your desired format

ALL DONE!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on September 28, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Taggies by Me

2011-09-10T20:46:00.005-04:00

I haven't much felt like writing tutorials but I have tried to get some tags made!

This one uses a collab from Pink Princess Scraps and Scrappin Krazy Designs called StarStruck

You can find this kit at Digital Chaos and it also uses the gorgeous art of Keith Garvey. You can find his work at PTE

This kit used is called Behind Blue Eyes and it is a GORGEOUS kit by Pink Princess Scraps and the always stunning artwork of Robin McQuay. You can find her art at Dreamscape Imaging

Cluster Frames

2011-09-10T20:35:00.004-04:00

Ok for those that don't know I had to have surgery 2 weeks ago to remove 1/2 of my thyroid. I have been so busy worrying about surgery and the possibility of cancer and then trying to recover because I am so exhausted as my body trys to adjust to the fact that I only have 1/2 a thyroid now that my mojo has been non-existent! So with that being said I thought I would try my hand at some cluster frames. I am using the GORGEOUS kits of Pink Princess Scraps and you can find all her kits at Digital Chaos. I hope you guys can use these

Download HERE

A Moment In Time

2011-07-25T18:18:00.004-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
It was written using PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Image and Tube of Choice
*This uses the gorgeous artwork of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You must have a license to use the same art.*

A Moment In Time Scrapkit
*This is a fantastic kit by Dark Yarrow. You can find ALL of her gorgeous kits at Digital Chaos*

EI_Template54_pooker
*This is a great template by Elegant Inspirations. Please visit her blog to download this and all her other goodies. Leave her some love if you download*

WSL_Mask330 (or mask of choice)
*The mask I used is from WeeScotLass Creations. Please visit her blog if you wish to use the same mask*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open up all your supplies
Shift +D to duplicate your template
Close the original
Delete the copyright layer on your template

2). Make Raster 1 active
Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Layers
New Mask Layer
Choose your mask from the drop down menu
Source Luminance Checked
Invert Data unchecked

3). Make your GreyRect layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
*Do these same steps for all of your shapes layers except your LtPinkSquare layer*

4). Make your LtPinkSquare layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your image of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None

5). Duplicate your image
On the duplicate add:
Xero ~ Porcelin
*Use the factory settings*
Change the settings to Luminance Legacy
On your original image layer change the blend mode to Multiply or whatever looks good with your image

6). Copy and paste your tube as a new layer
Duplicate
On the duplicate add:
Xero ~ Porcelin
*Use factory settings*
Change the settings to Multiply or what looks good with your tube

7). Now is the time to make the tag your own
Add any and all elements you want

8). Resize if you feel necessary

9). Add your copyright information and any license information that you need

10). Add your name
Save in your desired format

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on July 25, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is purely unintentional

Lilac Dreams

2011-07-24T20:21:00.003-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge PSP
This tutorial was written in PSP 8 but can be done in any other version

Supplies:
Image and Tube of choice from the same artist
*I am using the gorgeous artwork of Rebecca Sinz. You MUST have a license to use the same work. You can find her tubes at Dreamscape Imaging*

Nocturnal Slumber PTU Kit
*This is a beautiful kit by Pink Princess Scraps. You can find her kits at Digital Chaos*

Elegant Inspirations Template #56
*This is a fantastic template by Pooker. You can find all of her lovely creations on her blog. Please leave her some love if you download from her*

Plugins Used
Xero ~ Porcelin
Eye Candy 4000 ~ Gradient Glow

Lets Get Started:

1). Open all supplies in PSP
Shift + D to duplicate the template
Close the original
Delete the copyright layer off the duplicate template

2). Make the Lt Green Circles layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
*Do these same steps with different papers for ALL the shape layers EXCEPT the Black Circle layer*

3). Make your Black Circle layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your image of choice as a new layer
Position
Invert
Delete
Select None

4). Duplicate your image layer
Xero ~ Porcelin
*use the factory settings*
Change the blend mode to Multiply or something that goes well with your images

5). Copy and paste your tube of choice as a new layer
Position it where you want it
Duplicate your tube
Xero ~ Porcelin
*use the factory settings*
Change the blend mode to Multiply or something that goes well with your tube*

6). Add any elements to make the tag your own

7). Resize if you feel necessary

8). Add any copyright information and all needed license information

9). Add your name
Save in your desired format

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on July 24, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

PlugIns

Dark Angelic Love

2011-07-20T04:42:00.003-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
This tutorial was written using PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Tube of Choice
*I am using the always fantastic and beautiful artwork of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use the same tube*

Angelic Whispers PTU
*This is a gorgeous kit by Pink Princess Scraps. You can find her kits at Digital Chaos*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open a 650*250 blank canvas

2). Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer

3). Copy and paste your tube of choice as a new layer
*Using your crop tool make sure you crop it back to a 650*250 canvas*
Duplicate your tube
On the duplicate layer:
Adjust
Blur
Gaussian Blur
5
Ok
Change the blend mode on your tube to something that suits it
*I used Multiply on mine*

4). Select All
Selections
Select Selections Border
Both Sides Checked
Anti-Alias Checked
Border Width 8
Copy and paste your paper of choice
Invert
Delete
Invert again
Do Not Deselect

5). Selections
Select Selections Border
Outside Only Checked
Anti-Alias Checked
Border Width 4
Add a new raster layer and flood fill with another paper of choice
Select None

6). Now is the time to add any elements to make the forum set your own
Move them below your 2 frame layers and your tube layer but above your original paper layer

7). Add the copyright information and any license information that is needed

8). Add your name
Save in your preferred format

Lets Make An Avatar:
1). Open an 150*150 blank canvas

2). Copy Merge your tag

3). Copy and paste onto your canvas
Position the portion you want to be seen in your avatar
Crop your image back to 150*150
Use the steps in Step 4 & 5 from your banner to make the border for your avatar except change the 1st setting to 6 and the second to 3 for the width

4). Add your copyright and license information

5). Save

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on July 20, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Darker Side of Heaven

2011-07-17T18:01:00.005-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
This tutorial was written using PSP 8

Supplies:
Image or Tube of Choice
*I am using the stunning artwork of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use this artwork*

Darker Side of Heaven PTU
*This is a gorgeous scrapkit by Pink Princess Scraps. You can find all of her kits for sale at Digital Chaos*

Lets Get Started:

1). Open 650*550 blank image
Open up 5 papers of choice from the kit

2). Draw a large circle in the middle of your canvas
Convert to raster layer
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
*Draw out shapes using my tag as a reference. Use a different paper for each shape*

3). On the smaller circle in the middle of the big circle
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your image or tube of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None

4). Duplicate your Image/Tube layer
Blur
Guassian Blur
5.00
Change the blend mode to something you like

5). Now is the time to make the tag your own
Add any elements you want

6). Resize if you feel necessary

7). Add the copyright information and any license information needed

8). Add your name
Save in your preferred format

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on July 17, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is completely unintentional

Dream Angel

2011-07-12T20:37:00.005-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
It was written using PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Image of Choice
*I am using the always gorgeous art of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use the same art*

Pearls & Lace PTU Scrapkit
*This is a beautiful kit by Pink Princess Scraps. You can find all of her kits at the new Digital Chaos*

CBN_Template111
*This is a fabbie template by Creative By Nature. You can find the template on her blog*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all your supplies in PSP
Delete the copyright layer off of the template

2). Make Layer 11 active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper of choice (I used Paste Into Selection)
Select None
*Do these same steps for ALL the shape layers except for layer 6, changing the papers or using gradients*

3). Make Layer 6 active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your image as a new layer
Position
Invert
Delete
Select None

4). Duplicate your image layer
Blur
Gaussian Blur by 5
Change the blend mode to something that looks good with your image

5). Make your layer 1 active
Adjust
Hue and Saturation
Colorize
Colorize it to match your image
*Do the same steps for Layer 3*

6). Now is the time to make the tag your own
Add any elements you want

7). Resize the tag if you feel necessary

8). Add all copyright information needed and any license numbers

9). Add your name
Save in your desired format

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on July 12, 2011
Any resemblance to another tutorial is completely unintentional

Butterfly Dreams

2011-07-09T15:45:00.006-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
This tutorial was written using PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Tube and Image of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous work of Dark Yarrow. You must have a license to use the same image and tube. You can purchase her art through Dreamscape Imaging*

Butterfly Dreams PTU Scrapkit
*This is a fabulous kit by Pink Princess Scraps. You can purchase this kit at Digital Chaos*

Mask of Choice
*I am using a sparkle mask from Witchysheart made for the Creative Misfit forum. You can download this mask from the Creative Misfits Creations blog*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies in PSP
Open a 650*500 blank canvas

2). Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Layer
New Mask Layer
From Image
Source Luminence checked
Invert mask data unchecked
Press Ok
Right click on the mask layer
Delete
Ungroup layers

3). Duplicate your mask layer
Move the duplicate down and to the right slightly

4). Using your present shape tool draw a large circle
(use my tag as a guide)
Selections
Select All
Selections ~ Modify ~ Contract by 20
Add a new Raster Layer
Copy and paste your paper of choice into selections
Do Not Deselect
*This is where I added an image*
Copy and Paste your image as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
*Change the blend mode to something that suits your image and the paper you chose*

5). Make your circle layer active
Select All
Copy and paste your paper of choice into the selection
Select None

6). Copy and paste your tube of choice as a new layer
*I duplicated the tube, did a gaussian blur on it and changed the blend mode*

7). Add the elements you would like on the tag...Make it your own!

8). Resize if you feel necessary

9). Add all copyright information and any applicable license number

10). Add your name
Save in your desired format

All Done!

This tutorial was written on July 9, 2011 by Carrie's Concoctions. Any resemblance to any other tutorial is completely unintentional

Halo

2011-07-03T16:32:00.003-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
This tutorial was written in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Tube of Choice
*This is the stunning work of Tony Tzanoukakis. You must have a license to use this same tube. You can purchase a license at PTE*

Bad Ass Princess PTU Scrapkit
*This is a beautiful kit by Pink Princess Scraps. You can buy it from her blog*

Creative By Nature template #89
*These were created in a challenge in the Creative Misfit forum. You can download them from the Creative Misfit blog. Please leave love when you download! Also visit Deb on her blog as she has some GORGEOUS templates and such!*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies in PSP
Delete the copyright layer on your template

2). Make your Copy of Vector 1 layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
*Do the same steps for the Raster 2 and Raster 3 layers with different layers*

3). Make your Raster 6 layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your tube as a new layer
Position it where you want it
Invert
Delete
Select None
Duplicate your tube layer
Blur
Gaussian Blur 5
Change the blend mode to Multiply or whatever looks good with your tube
*Do the same steps for your Raster 4 layer*

4). Copy and paste your tube as a new layer
Duplicate
Blur
Gaussian Blur 5
Change the blend mode to the best suited for your tube

5). Now is the time to make the tag your own
Add whatever elements you want. I colorized the wordart to match the wings in my tube

6). Resize if you feel its needed

7). Add the copyright information and any license information if needed

8). Add your name
Save in your desired format

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on July 3, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is completely unintentional

Timeless Beauty

2011-06-18T12:41:00.004-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
It was written using PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Tube of Choice
*I am using the stunning work of Zindy S.D. Nielsen (of course...lol). You must have a license to use the same tube*

Noir Et Blanc PTU Kit
*This is a simply GORGEOUS kit by Addictive Pleasures (Tamie) and Pink Princess (Vicki). Please visit thier blogs to find out where you can purchase this kit*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open a 650*250 blank canvas

2). Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer

3). Copy and paste your tube of choice as a new layer
*Using your crop tool make sure you crop it back to a 650*250 canvas*
Duplicate your tube
On the duplicate layer:
Adjust
Blur
Motion Blur
Angle: 90
Strength: 100%
Ok
Change the blend mode on your tube to something that suits it
*I used Multiply on mine*

4). Select All
Selections
Select Selections Border
Both Sides Checked
Anti-Alias Checked
Border Width 8
Copy and paste your paper of choice
Invert
Delete
Invert again
Do Not Deselect

5). Selections
Select Selections Border
Outside Only Checked
Anti-Alias Checked
Border Width 4
Add a new raster layer and flood fill with another color from your tube
Select None

6). Now is the time to add any elements to make the forum set your own
Move them below your 2 frame layers

7). Add any wordart you might want
*I added Timeless Beauty to the top and bottom of my set*

8). Add the copyright information and any license information that is needed

9). Add your name
Save in your preferred format

Lets Make An Avatar:
1). Open an 150*150 blank canvas

2). Copy Merge your tag

3). Copy and paste onto your canvas
Position the portion you want to be seen in your avatar
Crop your image back to 150*150
Use the steps in Step 4 & 5 from your banner to make the border for your avatar except change the 1st setting to 6 and the second to 3 for the width

4). Add your copyright and license information

5). Save

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on June 18, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Blue Butterfly

2011-06-13T20:24:00.005-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
This tutorial was written in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Tube of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous artwork of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You must have a license to use the same tube*

Behind Blue Eyes
*This is a fantastic PTU scrap kit by Pink Princess Scraps. Please visit her blog to purchase this kit*

Mask #250
*This is a great mask by Vix. Please visit her site to see all her gorgeous masks*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open a 650*250 blank image
Open all your supplies in PSP
Copy and paste your paper of choice
Copy and paste your tube of choice
Position it where you want it
*Before we continue make sure you crop your image to 650*250 using your crop tool if your image is far larger than that like mine was*

2). Go to Mura Meister Copies
I used the *Wallpaper preset
I changed my Number slider to 5
*Please use what looks best with the tube you are using*

3). Duplicate the "Copies" layer
Hide the Duplicate for now

4). On the Original "Copies" layer
Adjust
Blur
Motion Blur
Angle O
Strength 100
Ok
and then
Adjust
Blur
Motion Blur
Angle 270
Strength 100
Ok

5). Adjust
Sharpness
Unsharp Mask
Radius 40
Strength 100
Clipping 5
Ok
Change the blend mode to Hard Light or whatever looks best with your tube

6). Unhide your duplicate layer
Layers
New Mask Layer
Choose your mask from the drop down menu
Source Luminance Checked
Invert Data Unchecked
Right click on the Mask layer
Delete
Ungroup Layers
Change the blend mode to Hard Light or whatever looks best for your tube

7). Copy and Paste your tube of choice
Position
Duplicate
Gaussian Blur of 5
Change the blend mode to suit your tube
*I used Hard Light*

8). Select All
Selections
Select Selections Border
Both Sides Checked
Anti-Alias Checked
Border Width 8
Add a new Raster Layer and flood fill with a color from your tube
Do Not Deselect

9). Selections
Select Selections Border
Outside Only Checked
Anti-Alias Checked
Border Width 4
Add a new raster layer and flood fill with another color from your tube
Select None

10). Add any elements from the kit to make the set your own

11). Add all copyright information and any license information needed

12). Add your name

Lets Make An Avatar:
1). Open an 150*150 blank canvas

2). Copy Merge your tag

3). Copy and paste onto your canvas
Position the portion you want to be seen in your avatar
Use the steps in Step 6 from your banner to make the border for your avatar except change the 1st setting to 6 and the second to 3 for the width

4). Add your copyright and license information

5). Save

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on June 13, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Ok if you made it this far you are ALL DONE!

Looking for CT at Scrappy DoSigners

2011-06-13T06:36:00.002-04:00

Hello my lovelies!
Scrappy DoSigners is looking for some CT members to create LO's
Do you love to create scrapbook layouts?
Do you wanna CT for a great group of ladies?
Then this is the CT for you!

If interested please email 2 samples of your work to:
CarriesConcoctions@gmail.com
Subject: Scrappy DoSigners CT Call

Hugs,
Carrie

Emolution

2011-06-08T13:45:00.004-04:00

This tutorial is animated. To see the animated version please click the link here http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k542/CarriesConcoctions/VeryMany_EmolutionBanner_Minxy.gif

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop. It is done in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions.
* You might want to get something to drink, settle in and save OFTEN because this is quite a lengthy tutorial*

Supplies:
Tube of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous art of VeryMany. You can find thier art at PFD. You MUST have a license to use thier same art*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open a 650*250 blank image
Copy and paste your tube of choice
Position it where you want it
*Before we continue make sure you crop your image to 650*250 using your crop tool if your image is far larger than that like mine was*

2). Go to Mura Meister Copies
I used the *Line preset
I changed my Number slider to 5
*Please use what looks best with the tube you are using*

3). Duplicate the "Copies" layer
Hide the Duplicate for now

4). On the Original "Copies" layer
Adjust
Blur
Motion Blur
Angle O
Strength 100
Ok
and then
Adjust
Blur
Motion Blur
Angle 270
Strength 100
Ok

5). Adjust
Sharpness
Unsharp Mask
Radius 40
Strength 100
Clipping 5
Ok

6). Unhide your duplicate layer
Change the blend mode to Hard Light
*Or use whatever works best with your tube choice*

7). Select All
Add a new raster layer and flood fill with a color of choice from your tube
Change the blend mode of that layer to Soft Light
*Again use whatever works best for the tube you are using*

8). Merge all these layers together and rename "Copies"

9). Select All
Selections
Select Selections Border
Both Sides Checked
Anti-Alias Checked
Border Width 8
Add a new Raster Layer and flood fill with a color from your tube
Do Not Deselect

9). Selections
Select Selections Border
Outside Only Checked
Anti-Alias Checked
Border Width 4
Add a new raster layer and flood fill with another color from your tube
Select None

10). Copy and paste your tube of choice as a new layer
Move it below your 2 border layers but above your "Copies" layer
Give it a drop shadow if you think it needs one

11). Add all copyright or license information needed

12). Add your name

Lets Animate:
1). Copy and paste your "Copies" layer into Animation Shop

2). Effects
Insert Text Effect
*I wrote out my text so that it wasn't hidden behind the tube*
Select Backlight
Click on Customize and play with the settings until you have it how you want it. I didn't want alot of bright light on mine so I just changed it until I was happy
Click Ok

3). Delete your 1st frame
*It will be empty except for your background. Deleteing it keeps the animation smooth*

4). Select All
Click on the last frame
Paste After Current Frame
*all of the 2nd set of frames should be highlighted*
Animation
Reverse Frames
*Check your animation and tweek the frame speeds if you want*

5). Go back to PSP
Close off your "Copies" layer
Copy Merged
Paste into Animation Shop
Duplicate your Merged image until you have the same number of frames as your animation
*You should have 40 frames*
Ctrl A to select all the frames
Ctrl C to copy them
On your "Copies" animation press Ctrl A to select All
Ctrl E to Paste Into Selected Frame
Make sure your tube layer matches up with your "Copies" animation layer before you click on it to place it

6). Check your animation
Save it if you are satisfied

Lets Make An Avatar:
1). Open an 150*150 blank canvas

2). Copy Merge your tag

3). Copy and paste onto your canvas
Position the portion you want to be seen in your avatar
Use the steps in Step 6 from your banner to make the border for your avatar except change the 1st setting to 6 and the second to 3 for the width

4). Add your copyright and license information

5). Save as a JPG

Ok if you made it this far you are ALL DONE!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on June 8, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Fade To Grey Forum Set (Animated)

2011-06-05T20:27:00.007-04:00

This tutorial is animated but since blogger doesn't like animation please click HERE to see the finished animation

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of both PSP and Animation Shop. It was written using PSP 8 but can be done in other versions
*You might want to get something to drink, settle in and remember to save OFTEN! This is quite a lengthy tutorial*

Supplies:
Tube and Closeup of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous art of Lady Mishka. This was purchased while she was still with PTE. You can now find her tubes at SATC. You MUST have a license to use the same tube*

Filters Needed:
*Mura Meister Copies*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open a 650*250 blank canvas

2). Copy and paste your close up on your canvas as a new layer
Effects~Mura Meister Copies
Choose the WallPaper setting
I changed my Number to 15 but use what settings you like

3). Adjust
Blur
Motion Blur
Angle O
Strength 100
Ok

4). Adjust
Blur
Motion Blur
Angle 270
Strength 100
Ok

5). Adjust
Sharpness
Unsharp Mask
Radius 40
Strength 100
Clipping 5
Ok

6). Using your Selection Tool draw a rectangle around your Copies layer
Selections
Select Selections Border
Both Sides Checked
Anti-Alias Checked
Border Width 6
Add a new Raster Layer and flood fill with a color from your tube
Do Not Deselect

7). Selections
Select Selections Border
Outside Only Checked
Anti-Alias Checked
Border Width 4
Add a new raster layer and flood fill with another color from your tube
Select None

8). Make your Copies layer active
Using your preset shape tool draw out a thin rectangle
Lower the Opacity to 50 or so
I added the text Fade To Grey to it

9). Copy and paste your tube above the thin rectangle layer
Add a drop shadow of choice

10). Add all copyright information and any license number you need

**Before you start to animate crop your tag to 650*250. That is the canvas size you started with but the Copies filter makes the background actually bigger when you copy and paste it into Animation Shop**

Lets Animate:
1). Copy and Paste your "Copies" layer in Animation Shop

2). Effects
Insert Image Effects
Fade To Grey
Effect Length 2.0
FPS 10.0
*Should be a total of 20 frames*

3) Select All
Click on the last frame
Paste After Current Frame
*all of the 2nd set of frames should be highlighted*
Animation
Reverse Frames
*Check your animation and tweek the frame speeds if you want*

4). Go back to PSP
Close off your "Copies" layer
Copy Merged
Paste into Animation Shop
Duplicate your Merged image until you have the same number of frames as your animation
*You should have 42 frames*
Ctrl A to select all the frames
Ctrl C to copy them
On your "Copies" animation press Ctrl A to select All
Ctrl E to Paste Into Selected Frame
Make sure your tube layer matches up with your "Copies" animation layer before you click on it to place it

5). Go back to PSP
Add your name to your tag
Copy and paste your name layer into Animation Shop
Follow the same steps as above to get it onto your tag

6). Check your animation to make sure you like it

7). Save and you are all done!

Lets Make An Avatar:
1). Open an 150*150 blank canvas

2). Copy Merge your tag

3). Copy and paste onto your canvas
Position the portion you want to be seen in your avatar
Use the steps in Step 6 from your banner to make the border for your avatar

4). Add your copyright and license information

5). Save as a JPG

Ok if you made it this far you are ALL DONE!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on June 5, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Rustic Spring

2011-06-01T20:19:00.004-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
It was written using PSP 8 but can be done in other versions
**This is going to be a quick tutorial**

Supplies:
Tube and Image of Choice
*I am using the STUNNING work of Dark Yarrow. You MUST have a license to use these same image and tube. You can purchase her art from Dreamscrape Imaging*

Rustic Spring PTU Scrap Kit
*This is a fantastic kit by A Tagger's Scrap. Please visit her blog to see the stores she sells in*

Template #403
*This is a template by Divinie Intentionz. You can find this template on her blog and please leave her some ♥ if you download it*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies in PSP
Resize if you feel it necessary

2). Make your frame back layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your image of choice as a new layer
Position where you want it
Selections~Invert
Delete
Select None

3). Make your Copy of Circle layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
*Do these same steps for square, rectangle 1, rectangle 2, circle 1, circle 3, thin rectangle 1, thin rectangle 2, thin rectangle 3, circle 2 and frame*

4). Copy and paste your tube of choice
Position where you want it
Give it a slight drop shadow

5). Now is the time to make the tag your own
Add any elements you want

6). Resize if you feel necessary

7). Add all copyright information and any license information you need

8). Add your name

9). Save in your desired format

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on June 1, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is completely unintentional

I Got An Award

2011-06-01T19:48:00.003-04:00

Thank you Tasha for my award ♥

This award is to acknowledge blogs that rock.
If you know a blog that rocks and want to give them this award
Then send them a message saying..."Your Blog Rocks".
Since I have accepted this award from Tasha's Playground,
I must pass it on to 5 other blogs that I think Rock.
There are no rules to this award.
Only to send it to 5 people you think deserve this award.
Make sure you leave them a message.

Divine Intentionz
Crazy Cakes Scraps
AquaRebel315 Designz
Scrappin Krazy Designs
A Taggers Scrap

Another GORGEOUS tutorial show off

2011-06-01T18:20:00.003-04:00

This is another FTU tutorial by Tasha of Tasha's Playground!
The tutorial is called Strawberry Field and you can find it on her blog!
Gorgeous tutorial Tasha ♥

Slowly but surely...

2011-06-01T12:24:00.002-04:00

I am trying to work myself back into my PSP and a couple CT's!
I have been going through so much RL stuff that its amazing. First I am trying to get to know my daddy's biological family which is hard for me because I already have a "family" so thinking of them as my family is difficult
Secondly, I have been blessed with a fantastic man in my life who is going to marry me (eventually, I am in no hurry) so that has been on my mind. As well as the normal day to day stuff!
Soooooooooo with that being said hopefully I will be back into the swing of things in no time
Thank you all for your patience and understanding as I took a much needed break from PSP and the PSP community

Tutorial Results

2011-05-31T19:54:00.005-04:00

I just have to share a FANTASTIC tutorial site with you guys!

I have done a couple tutorials of Tasha's from Tasha's Playground
She has a LOAD of gorgeous tuts from FTU, PTU and No Scraps

This one is called Baddest Bitch
It uses no scraps and I did my own take on it but here it is
This one is called Always and is a FTU tutorial using a GORGEOUS scrapkit by ArtMama
I hope you guys go and try some of her tutorials ♥

Emo Cutie

2011-05-28T22:42:00.003-04:00

This tutorial was written using PSP 8 but can be done in other versions.
This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP

Supplies:
Tube of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous artwork of VeryMany. You MUST have a license to use this same work. You can find all his tubes at Pics For Design

PTU Scrapkit Emolution
*This is a fantastic scrapkit by Toxic Desirez. Please visit her blog to find the stores she sells at*

Template 143
*This is a template by Kristin (Toxic Desirez). Please visit her blog to download it! Remember to leave some love*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies in PSP
Resize as you feel necessary
On the template: Delete the credits and background layers

2). Make the Upper Left Rectangle layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
*Do these same steps for your Lower Left Rectangle, Upper Right Circle, Lower Left Circle and Pink Circle layers changing the papers with each layer*

3). Make your Frame Back Left active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your tube of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
Duplicate your image
Mirror it and place it over the Frame Back Right layer

4). Make your Lrg Stars layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Add a new Raster layer
Flood Fill with a color from your tube
Adjust
Add/Remove Noise
Add Noise
Uniform and Monochrome Checked
50%

5). I adjusted the color on alot of the pink layers to make it better match my tube

6). Add any elements to make the tag your own. Have fun with it there are ALOT of gorgeous elements in this kit

7). Resize the tag if you feel it necessary

8). Add all copyright information and any license information needed

9). Add your name
Save in your desired format

All Done

This tutorial written was written by Carrie's Concoctions on May 28, 2011
Any resemblence to any other tutorial is completely unintentional

Nature's Sunset

2011-04-10T20:30:00.005-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP. It was written in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Image of Choice
*I am using the AMAZING art of Jon Rattenbury. You MUST have a license to use his artwork. You can find him at PTE*

Peachy Keen PTU Kit
*This is a gorgeous kit by A Taggers Scrap. Please visit her blog to find the stores she sells in*

WSL_Mask 353
*This is a fantastic mask by Chelle (WeeScotLass). Please visit her blog to see all her fantastic creations*

Lets get started:

1). Open all your supplies in PSP
Resize if you feel necessary

2). Open a 700x500 blank canvas
Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Layers
New Mask Layer
From Image
Select your mask from the drop down menu
Source Luminence checked
Invert Mask Data unchecked
Press Ok
Right click the mask layer in your layer palette
Delete
Ungroup layers

3). Copy and paste your image of choice as a new layer
Selections
Select All
Float
Defloat
Selections
Modify
Set Selections Borders
Both Checked
Anti-Alias Checked
Border width set at 5
Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None

4). On your border layer
I lowered the opacity of my border to about 70 but feel free to play with the settings you want for your image

5). Add any embellishments and elements you want to make the tag your own

6). Resize if necessary

7). Add all copyright information and any license information needed

8). Add your name
Save in your desired format

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on April 10, 2011. Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Dark Dreams

2011-03-16T10:41:00.006-04:00

This tutorial was written in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions
This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP

Supplies:
Image of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous artwork of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use the same art*

Dark Dreams PTU Scrap Kit
*This is a beautiful kit by A Taggers Scrap. Please visit her blog to find the stores she sells in*

Mask of Choice
* I am using WSL_Mask 300. This is a great mask by Wee Scott Lass. Please check out her blog for all of her fantastic masks and other goodies*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies in PSP
Resize as you feel necessary

2). Open a 700*500 blank canvas

3). Draw a large circle in the middle of the canvas
Convert to Raster layer
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Invert AGAIN
Copy and paste your image of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None

3). Duplicate your Image layer
On the duplicate add a Gaussian Blur of 5
Change the Blend Mode to Soft Light
On the Original layer change the blend mode to Luminence Legacy or whatever looks best with your image

4). Draw several small circles
Position them as you see fit (or see my tag for reference)
On one of your small circles:
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your paper of choice
*I chose to Paste Into Selection*
Select None
* Do the same thing for the other circles*

5). Add a new raster layer
Send it to the bottom
Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Layers
New Mask Layer
Find your mask in the drop down menu
Source luminance checked
Invert Mask Data unchecked

6). On your layer palette
Right click on the "Mask"
Delete
Ungroup layer

7). Add any embellishments you want to make the tag your own

8). Resize if you feel necessary

9). Add all copyright information and any license information you need

10). Add your name
Save in your desired format
All Done

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on March 16, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Dreams of Spring

2011-03-02T19:40:00.005-05:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
This tutorial was written using PSP 8 but can be done any version

Supplies:
Image of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous art of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use the same image*

Une Belle Vie PTU Scrap Kit
*This is a beautiful scrap kit by A Taggers Scrap. You can find the stores she sells at on her blog*

2011 Template 12
*This is a template by me and you can download it HERE*

Font Of Choice
* I am using Port Credit. You can find it on DaFont*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies in PSP
Resize if you feel necessary
Shift + D to duplicate the template
Close the original
Delete the copyright layer on the template

2). On the template
Make the TR1 layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
*Do these same steps for the SC1 and SC2 layers*

3). Make your TR1 layer active again
Using your Selections tool draw a rectangle down the middle
Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Selections~Invert
Delete
Select None
Change the blend mode to Multiply
*Use whatever setting you think looks good for your tag*

4). Make your LR1 layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your image as a new layer
Position to your liking
Invert
Delete
Select None

5). Duplicate your image
Add a Gaussian Blur of 5
Change the Blend Mode to Mulitply or whatever works best for your image

6). Add whatever embellishments you want to make the tag your own

7). Resize if you feel necessary

8). Add all copyright information and any license information that is needed

9). Add your name
Save in your desired format
ALL DONE!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on March 2, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

2011 Template 12

2011-03-02T19:38:00.004-05:00

This is a new template that I made for use in my Dreams of Spring tutorial (that I am writing as soon as I post this!). As always feel free to use this template in tutorials and such but please direct them here to download it

Love and Hugs,
Carrie
Download HERE

2011 Template 11

2011-02-27T09:07:00.001-05:00

You can download them template HERE

Divatude

2011-02-27T08:44:00.004-05:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
It was written using PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Tubes of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous work of Keith Garvey. These tubes were purchased when he was still with MPT but you can now find his tubes at PTE*

Iced Platinum Scrap Kit
* This is a PTU scrap kit by Grunge & Glitter Scraps. Check out her blog to find all the stores she sells at*

2011 Template 11
*This is a template made by me and you can find it here*

Fonts of Choice

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies
Resize if you need to
Shift + D to duplicate the template
Close the original
Delete the copyright layer off the duplicate

2). On the Template
Make your SR1 layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
*Do these same steps for the LC1 SC1, SC2 and SR2 layers changing papers as you go*

3). Make your wordart layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
*You can chose to either fill it with a solid color or use a paper of choice*
Select None

4). Make your LC layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your closeup tube of choice as a new layer
Position where you like it
Invert
Delete
Select None

4). Duplicate your closeup
On the ORIGINAL apply a Xero Porcelin with the settings of your choice
On the DUPLICATE apply a Gaussian Blur of 5
Make the Blend Mode on the DUPLICATE set to Soft Light

5). Copy and paste yoru tube of choice
*I duplicated and applied a Gaussian Blur of 5 then changed the Blend Mode to Soft Light*

6). Add any embellishments you want to make the tag your own

7). Resize as needed

8). Add all copyright information and any license information needed

9). Add your name
Save in your desired format

ALL DONE!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on February 27, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

2011 Template 10

2011-02-21T14:09:00.003-05:00

Another new template to go with my newest tutorialSame rules as always
You can download this HERE

Haterz

2011-02-21T13:05:00.005-05:00

This tutorial was written using PSP 8 but can be done in other versions
This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP

Supplies:
Tube(s) of choice
* I am using the fantastic artwork of Keith Garvey. You MUST have a license to use the same work*

Haterz PTU Scrap Kit
*This is another great kit by Designs by Al i. Please check out her blog to find the stores she sells in*

2011 Template 10
*Template made by me. You can download it HERE*

Font of Choice
*I am using P22 Ruthie*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all Supplies
Resize as you see necessary
Shift + D on the template to duplicate and close the original
Delete the copyright layer

2). Make your LR layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper of choice
Invert
Delete
Select None
Delete the original shape layer
*Do these same steps for your circle 1 and circle 2 layers changing papers for each layer*

3). Make your Circle 2 layer active again
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste a tube of your choice
Position where you want it
Invert
Delete
Select none

4). Duplicate your tube layer
On the DUPLICATE add a Gaussian Blur of 5
Change the blend mode to Soft Light
On the ORIGINAL tube layer use the Xero Porcelin filter adjusting the settings to fit your tube

5). Copy and paste another tube of your choice

6). Add any embellishments you would like to make the tag your own

7). Resize as you see fit

8). Add all copyright and any applicable license information

9). Add your name
Save in your desired format
All Done!

This tutorial was written on February 21, 2011 by Carrie's Concoctions
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

2011 Template 9

2011-02-21T07:59:00.002-05:00

New template for you all!
I made it to use in my Orchid Dreams tutorial
Same rules as always
You can download this template HERE

Orchid Dreams

2011-02-21T07:37:00.004-05:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
It was written using PSP 8 but can be used in other versions

Supplies:
Tube of Choice
*I am using the STUNNING work of Dark Yarrow. You MUST have a license to use her work*

The Orchid PTU Scrapkit
*This is a GORGEOUS kit by Dark Yarrow. You can find this kit at Dreamscape Imaging*

2011 Template 9
*This template is made by me and you can find it HERE*

Font of Choice
*I am using Satisfaction*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies in PSP
Resize if necessary
Shift + D on the template to duplicate it
Close the original
Delete the copyright layer

2). Make the SR 2 layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
Delete original shape layer
*Do these same steps for the remaing layers, changing the papers as you go*

3). Add any embellishments you would like to make the tag your own

4). Copy and paste your tube as a new layer
Position where you want it

5). Resize now if you want to

6). Add all copyright and any license information needed

7). Add your name
Save in your desired format

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on February 21, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

2011 Template 8

2011-02-14T10:50:00.002-05:00

New Template for you guys
Please feel free to use it in tutorials or groups but please direct them here to download it
Thanks :)

Download HERE

Masquerade

2011-02-14T10:14:00.003-05:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
This tutorial was written using PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Tube of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous work of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use the same tube*

Moonlight Sonata PTU Scrapkit
*This is a fantastic kit by Grunge & Glitter Scraps. Visit her blog to find the stores she sells in*

2011 Template 8 by Me
*You can download this template HERE*

Optional PlugIns
*Gradient Glow and Xero Porcelin*

Font of Choice
*I am using Ambiance BT Swash*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies
Shift + D to duplicate the template
Close the original
Delete the copyright layer

2). Make the SC 1 layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper of choice
Invert
Delete
Select none
*Do the same steps for SC 2, Circle and Small Rectangle layers changing papers*

3). Make your Circle layer active again
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your tube of choice as a new layer
Position to your liking
Invert
Delete
Select None
*Make sure you move your tube ABOVE the word art layer*

4). Duplicate your tube layer
On the ORIGINAL use Xero Porcelin with your setting of choice
On the DUPLICATE add a Gaussian Blur of 5.00
Change the Blend Mode on the duplicate to Soft Light or a setting you choose

5). Add any elements you want to make the tag your own

6). Add the copyright info and any license info if necessary

7). Add your name
Save in your desired format
All Done

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on February 14, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is completely unintentional

2011 Template 7

2011-02-13T11:29:00.003-05:00

Here is another template for you guys
As always feel free to use this in your tuts or groups but please direct them here to download it
Download HERE

Valentine Love

2011-02-13T11:09:00.003-05:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
It was written using PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Image of Choice
*I am using the always gorgeous work of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use this same image*

Wicked Angel PTU Scrapkit
*This is a fantastic kit by Designs by Ali. You can purchase it at Tagger's Delight*

2011 Template 7
*This is template by me. You can download it HERE*

Plugins
*I am using Xero Porcelin and Gradient Glow but they are optional*

Fonts
*I used Georgia for the word art and Satisfaction for the name*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all your supplies
Shift + D to duplicate the template
Close the original
Remove the copyright layer

2). On your template make the Heart layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper of choice
Invert
Delete
Select None

3). Make your Rectangle layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your image as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None

4). Duplicate your image
On the ORIGINAL image layer I applied a Xero Porcelin
*I played around with the settings until I was happy*
On the DUPLICATE give it a Gaussian Blur of 5.00 and change the blend mode to soft light

5). Add the elements you want from your kit
*There are a TON of gorgeous elements in this kit and a huge amount of possibilities. I chose the elements I wanted and when I got them placed where I wanted them I added a Xero Porcelin to some of them*

6). Resize if you want

7). Add all copyright and any license information needed

8). Add your name
Save in your desired format
All Done

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on February 13, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is completely unintentional

2011 Template 6

2011-02-09T17:34:00.003-05:00

New Template for you guys
As always feel free to use it in your groups and tutorials but please do not share it. Direct people here to download itDownload HERE

Magical Moments

2011-02-09T17:03:00.004-05:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP.
This tutorial was written in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Image of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous artwork of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use the same image*

Pride PTU Scrapkit
*This is a fantastic scrapkit by Grunge & Glitter. Please check out her blog to see the stores she sells in*

2011 Template 6
*This is a template made by me and you can download it HERE*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies in PSP
Shift +D to duplicate the template
Close the original

2). On the template delete the copyright layer
Make the heart layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper of choice
Invert
Delete
Select None
*You may choose to do these same steps for the Lines layer but I chose to leave them gray*

3). Make your Rectangle layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your Image of choice
Invert
Delete
Select None

4). Duplicate the image
On the ORIGINAL image layer use the Xero Porcelin filter with the default settings
*You may have to play with this depeneding on your image*
On the DUPLICATE layer add a Gaussian Blur of 5
Change the Blend Mode on your DUPLICATE layer to Soft Light
*Again you may have to play with this setting depending on your image*

5). Add any embellishments you want
*I chose to keep the tag simple and keep the image the main focus*

6). Resize if you want to

7). Add all copyright and any license information needed

8). Add your name
Save in your desired format
All Done

This tutorial was written on February 9, 2011 by Carrie's Concoctions
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is completely unintentional

2011 Template 5

2011-02-07T13:04:00.002-05:00

Here is my newest template for you guys
Feel free to use it in your groups and tuts but please remember to direct them here to download it
Thanks ♥

Download HERE

Broken

2011-02-07T12:47:00.004-05:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP. It was written using PSP 8 but can be done using other versions

Supplies:
Image of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous artwork of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You must have a license to use the same work*

Broken PTU Scrap kit
*This is a gorgeous PTU kit by Laura's Designs. You can find this kit at Taggers Delight*

2011 Template 5
*This template was created by me and can be downloaded HERE*

Font of Choice
*I am using P22 Petemoss*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies
Shift + D to duplicate the template
Close the original
Delete the copyright layer on the duplicate

2). Make the Rectangle layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper of choice
Invert
Delete
Select None
*Do these steps for SS 1 and SS 2. You can also do this for the Large Circle layer but it isn't really necessary unless you are using a tube instead of an image*

3). Make your Large Circle layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your image of choice
Invert
Delete
Select None

4). Duplicate your image layer
On the duplicate add a Gaussian Blur of 5.00
Change the blend mode to Soft Light
*On the ORIGINAL image layer I applied the Xero~Porcelin plugin. I just played around with the settings until I liked the results. I thine changed the opacity on the blurred layer to around 85*

5). Add any embellishments you would like from the kit to make the tag your own

6). Resize the tag now if you are going to

7). Add all copyright information and any license information needed

8). Add your name
Save in your desired format and you are all done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on February 7, 2011
Any similarities to other tutorials is unintentional

2011 Template 4

2011-02-07T10:02:00.002-05:00

Here is my newest template for you all

Please feel free to use my template in tutorials or group challenges but PLEASE direct them here to download it
Thank you
You can download it HERE

Dark Fae

2011-02-07T09:39:00.003-05:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP. This tutorial was written using PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
6-8 Tubes of Choice from the same artist
*I am using the fantastic artwork of Jessica Galbreth. You MUST have a licences to use these same tubes*

Feeling Grungy
*This is a gorgeous scrap kit by DigiMania. You can purchase this kit (and all her others) at I Got Lucky Skraps*

2011 Template 4
*This is a template by me and can be downloaded HERE*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies in PSP
Shift + D to duplicate the template
Close the original

2). Delete the copyright layer off the template
Make your Circle 1 layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
*Do these same steps with your Circle 2 layer and your Rectangle layer changing papers for each shape*

3). Make your Rectangle layer active
Copy and paste your tubes of choice and arrange them until they look the way you want them on the canvas
Once you have them arranged hide ALL your layers EXCEPT the tube layers
Right click and Merge Visible
Make your Rectangle layer visible again
Select All
Float
Defloat
Invert
Make your Tube layer active again and delete the part hanging over your rectangle
*Make sure your tube layer is ABOVE the paper layer you have on your rectangle*
Select None

4). Make your merged tube layer active
Duplicate
On the duplicate use the Gaussian Blur set at 5
Change the blend mode to Soft Light

5). Make your original merged tube layer active again
Select all
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste another paper of your choice
Invert
Delete
Select None
Move the paper ABOVE the duplicate tube layer but below the Lines layer
Change the blend mode to Overlay
*You may have to play with this setting depending on your tubes. I lowered the opacity of my top layer to about 80*

6). Add any embellishments you would like

7). Resize if you feel necessary

8). Add all copyright and any license information needed

9). Add your name
*I added a Gradient Glow and a slight dropshadow to make the name stand out*

10). Save in your desired format and you are done

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on February 7, 2011
Any similiarity to any other tutorial is unintentional

2011 Template 3

2011-02-06T13:45:00.003-05:00

I made this template to go with my newest tutorial Dark Love
Please feel free to use this template in your groups and tuts but please do not share. Direct people here to my blog to download it

Download HERE

Dark Love

2011-02-06T13:15:00.003-05:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP. I am doing this tutorial with PSP 8 but it can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Images of Choice
*I am using the stunning art of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use the same art*

Darker Side of Love PTU Kit
*This is a gorgeous scrap kit by Monti's Scraps. You can find this kit at I Got Lucky Skraps*

2011 Template 3
*This is a template made by Me. Please do not share but feel free to direct people here to my blog to download it*

Fonts of Choice
*I am using Pixel Arial 11, Georgia and P22 Ruthie*

Lets get Started:
1). Open all supplies
Shift +D on the template
Close the original
Delete the Copyright layer

2). Make Circle 1 active
Selections All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your paper as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
*Do these same steps for Circle 2, Rectangle, Heart 1 and Heart 2*

3). Make your Heart 1 layer active again
Selections All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your image of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
* I duplicated the image layer and did a Gaussian Blur on it set at 5. I set that layers blend mode at Soft Light. I then duplicated the paper layer and moved it on top of the image layers and changed the blend mode of my top paper layer to Overlay. You will have to work with the settings to see what works best for you*

4). Make your Heart 2 layer active again
Selections All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your image of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
* I duplicated the image layer and did a Gaussian Blur on it set at 5. I set that layers blend mode at Soft Light. I then duplicated the paper layer and moved it on top of the image layers and changed the blend mode of my top paper layer to Overlay and lowered the Opacity to about 35. You will have to work with the settings to see what works best for you*

5). Now is the time to add any elements you want to make the tag your own
*I added some elements out of the kit and some word art of my own to go with the images*

6). Resize the tag if you feel it necessary

7). Add all copyright and any license info you need

8). Add your name
Save in your desired format

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on February 6, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Unconditional Love

2011-01-31T14:46:00.005-05:00

This tutorial was written assuming you have a working knowledge of PSP. It was written in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Images of Choice
*I am using the beautiful artwork of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use the same work*

I ♥ You PTU Scrap Kit
*This is another gorgeous kit by Designs By Ali. Please check out her blog to find the stores she sells in*

2011 Template #2
*This is a template by me. You can download it HERE*

Font of choice
*I am using Georgia for the block letters and P22 Corinthia for the script and name*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all materials in PSP
Delete the copyright layer on the template
Shift + D to duplicate it
Close the original

2). On the template make the SS 1 layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper of choice
*I used Copy Into Selection*
Select None
*Do these same steps for SS 2. SS 1 Frame, SS 2 frame and Small Rectangle layers changing my papers as I went*

3). Make the SS 1 layer 1 active again
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your image of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
Change the blend mode on your image layer to Luminance Legacy
*Do these same steps for your SS 2 layer using a different image*

4). Make your Large Circle layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your image of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
**I added my image and then added the tube over top of it to give it that damask background you see in the preview tag. I then gave the tube a drop shadow to make it pop**

5). Add any elements you want to make the tag your own
*I added elements and write the Unconditional Love wordart across the bottom*

6). Resize if you feel necessary

7). Add your copyright information and any license information needed

8). Add your name

All Done

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on January 31, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

2011 Template #2

2011-01-31T14:40:00.002-05:00

I made this template to go with my Unconditional Love tutorial (Coming soon) so I thought I would share it here for easy download
Please feel free to use this in your tutorials or group challenges but PLEASE do not share! Direct them here to download it!
Thank you
Download HERE

2011 Template #1

2011-01-29T22:32:00.002-05:00

I made a template to go along with my newest tutorial so I thought I would share it with you guys. Please feel free to use it in any tutorials or groups but PLEASE direct them here to download it!

♥
Download HERE

Brokenhearted

2011-01-29T22:08:00.004-05:00

This tutorial was written assuming you have a working knowledge of PSP. It was written in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Image(s) of choice
* I am using the always stunning work of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use the same images*

Gothica Love PTU Scrapkit
*This is another gorgeous scrapkit by Designs By Ali. Please check out her blog to find the stores she sells in*

Template by Me
*You can download this template HERE. Please do not share. If you want to use this template in a tutorial or such please direct them to my blog to download*

Font of Choice

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies
Resize as necessary

2). Make the Small Circle 1 layer active
Select all
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Selections~Invert
Delete
Select None
*Do these same steps for Small Circle 2, SS 1 Frame, SS 2 Frame and Large Circle Frame*

3). Make your large circle layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your image of choice
Invert
Delete
*I used the Xero Porcelin plug in on my image*

4). Make the SS 1 layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste image of choice
Invert
Delete
*I simply mirrored this image and moved it to line up with my SS 2 layer. If you want to use a different image on the SS 2 layer just follow the steps above. I also used Xero Porcelin on these layers as well*

5). Now is the time to make the tag your own. Add any elements you like
*I also added the Brokenhearted wordart to mine with a gradient glow to make it stand out*

6). Add your name
Resize if needed

7). Add the artist copyright information and any license numbers needed
Save in your desired format

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on 1/29/2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is untintentional

Never Enough

2011-01-23T07:07:00.003-05:00

This tutorial was written assuming you have a basic knowledge of PSP. It was done in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Image of Choice
*I am using the always fantastic artwork of Zindy S.D. Nielsen (of course...lol). You MUST have a proper license to use the same work*

Crimson PTU Scrapkit
*This is another awesome scrap kit by Designs By Ali. Please check out her blog to find the stores where she sells her kits*

Designs By Ali_Valetine Template 2
*You can find this on her blog! Please leave some love if you download it*

Font of Choice
*I am using Waterbrush ROB*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies
Resize as you see fit

2). On your template:
Shift + D to duplicate
Close the original
Delete the Raster 7 layer

3). Make Raster 3 active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper of choice
Invert
Delete
Select None
*Do these same steps for Raster 3, 4, and 5 layers but change the papers used with each new layer*
*~* On the heart layer I added an Inner Bevel. Play with the settings until you find something you like *~*

4). Make Raster 6 active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Add a new raster layer
Flood fill the new layer with your color of choice
Select None
*I added a Gradient Glow to mine to make the words stand out*

5). Add any embellishments you would like
*I added one of the doodles and some extra word art at the bottom of the tag*

6). Resize if necessary

7). Add all copyright information and any applicable license information

8). Add your name
Save in desired format

All Done!!

This tutorial has been written by Carrie's Concoctions on January 23, 2011. Any similarities to any other tutorial is purely coincidental

Tears Of An Angel

2011-01-16T08:48:00.003-05:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP. This tutorial was created in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Image of Choice
*I am using the ALWAYS stunning work of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a proper license to use this same image*

Angelis PTU Scrap Kit
*This is a fantastic kit by Designs By Ali. Please visit her blog to find all the stores she sells at*

Template #159
*I am using a template by Designs By Ali. Please visit her blog to download it. Leave some ♥ if you download her templates*

Font of Choice
*I am using Garamond on the lettering and Vuhjaday Script on the name. Both are FTU fonts*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies
Delete the copyright layer on the template
Resize if you want to

2). Make Raster 1 layer active
Select all
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your paper of choice
Selections~Invert
Delete
Select None
*Do these steps for Raster 2, 6 and Copy of Raster 6 using different papers*

3). Make Raster 5 active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste paper of choice
Selections~Invert
Delete
Select None
*Add an inner bevel of choice to the frame to make it pop a little bit*

4). Make Raster 2 active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your Image of Choice
Selections~Invert
Delete
Select None
* Move this layer above your scrap paper layer but below the frame layer*

5). Duplicate your image layer
*I used Xero Porcealin with the default settings on the duplicate and changed the Blend Mode to Luminance Legacy. Please feel free to play with this and see what is right for the image you are using*

6). Add any embellishments to make this tag your own
*On the word TEARS I turned off Auto Kerning and set the Kerning at 1000 to get the seperation of the letters*

7). Add your name
Resize now if you want

8). Add all copyright and any license information needed
Save in your desired format and you are all done

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on January 16, 2011
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Winter Wonderland

2010-12-19T21:15:00.004-05:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP. It was written in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Tube of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous art of Barbara Jensen. This was her Christmas gift to her license holders this year*

Dashing Through The Snow PTU Kit
*This is a fantastic kit by Gina's Gem Scraps. You can purchase this kit at Scraps With Attitude*

Template of Choice
*I am using a fantastic template by Missy (Divine Intentionz) that you can find on her blog. I am using template #378. Please leave some love if you download from her blog*

Font of Choice
*I am using Impact and Hurricane*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies in PSP
Resize as necessary

2). Make the Square 4 layer active
Selections All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
**These are the same steps you will follow for ALL the shape layers**

3). Add any elements you want
*I chose to add the snow covered trees to give it the "winter wonderland" feel*

4). In a block font of your choice type out the word Winter
Convert to Raster Layer
Select All
Float
Defloat
Selections~Expand by 3
Add a new layer moving it below your word layer
Flood fill with a color of choice
Select None
Drop Shadow your original word layer

5). In a script font of choice type out the word "Wonderland"
*I chose to give it a slight Gradient Glow using Eye Candy 4000*
Position it where you want it

6). Resize your tag now if you want

7). Add all copyright and any license information (if you are using PTU art)

8). Add your name
Save in your desired format and you are all done

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on December 19, 2010
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is not intentional

New Tag~ Winter Wonderland

2010-12-13T00:13:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone!
I know it has been awhile since I posted any new tutorials but real life has a way of getting in the way! Anyway, I was playing around in PSP tonight and came up with this beauty! It uses the "Dashing Through The Snow" kit by Gina's Gems Scraps which I got from Scraps With Attitude and the tube that was the Christmas gift this year from Barbara Jensen
I hope to get this tutted tomorrow if I have time

*please click on the tag to clearly see the copyright*

CT and Designer Call at I Got Lucky Skraps

2010-10-25T03:48:00.002-04:00

I Got Lucky Skraps is looking for some members for thier Creative Team

If you are interested please email Kristi at Kristi@igotluckyskraps.com and put CT call in the subject line.
Please send along samples of your work or a link to your blog

I Got Lucky Skraps is also looking for some serious designers, new or old, to join thier family. If you are interested please email Kristi at Kristi@igotluckyskraps.com

Autumn Art

2010-10-25T03:25:00.005-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP. It was done in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions
**This tutorial uses PTU art and scrapkits. I do realize that some people either can't or choose not to purchase art and scrapkits. There are TONS of FTU artists and freebie scrapkits that you can use to do my tutorials. The are merely a guide**

Supplies:
2 Images and 1 tube of choice from the same artist
*I am using the always stunning work of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use this artwork*

Autumn Art PTU Scrapkit
*This is a gorgeous scrapkit by Kari Hentzelt. Please visit her blog to find the stores she sells at*

Mask #318
*This is a mask by Chelle (WeeScotLass) and you can find it on her blog. Please leave some love if you download her fabbie masks

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies
*DblFrame, paper of choice, elements of choice, mask, images and tube*
Resize
*This is a fullsize kit so the elements and paper so please feel free to resize to a size you are comfortable working with*

2). Open a 700*700 transparent image
Copy and paste your paper of choice
Layers
New Mask Layer
From Image
Find your image in the drop down box
*Source Luminance checked, invert mask data not checked*
Layers
Merge Group
*Duplicate this layer if you want your mask layer darker*

3). Copy and paste your frame as a new layer
Using your magic wand click the inside of the left frame
Selections ~ Modify ~ 10
Copy and paste your image of choice
Selections ~ Invert
Delete
Select None
*Follow the same steps for the right side of the mask except for copying and pasting the frame again (obviously)*

4). Add any elements you like
*I used the letters from the included alpha to make the Autumn wordart on the bottom of the tag. I also opened a 400*400 transparent image. I used the leaves included with the kit and simply resized them and rotated them until I had something I liked. I then "copy merged" and pasted it on my tag, moving it below the frame and image layers but above the mask layer. I then duplicated it, mirrored it and flipped it so that it matched up on the other side. I also resized one of the ribbons and moved it below all the layers but above the mask layer*

5). Copy and paste your tube of choice
*I duplicated it and used Xero ~ Radiance on the duplicate and then changed the blend mode to Multiply (but that will depend on the tube you are using and your own personal preference)*

6). Resize tag if desired
7). Add all copyright and any license information needed

8). Add your name

Save in your desired format and you are all done

This tutorial was written by Carrie Lansberry on 10/25/10
Any resemblence to any other tutorial is not intentional

Autumn

2010-09-09T00:06:00.007-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP.
It is done in PSP 8 but can be completed in other versions

Supplies:

Tube of Choice
*I am using the always stunning artwork of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use the same tube*

Love of Autumn ScrapKit
*This is a gorgeous PTU kit by Rieka_Rafita of Scraps with Attitude*

Template 109
*This is a fantastic template by Scraps of Enchantment. You can download this and a TON of other template goodies on her blog. Please leave some love if you download*

Font of choice
*I am using International Palms*

Plugins (All optional)
Xero~Radiance
Eye Candy 4000~Gradient Glow

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies
Delete the copyright layer on your template

2). Make sure your Circle Background layer is active
Selections~Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and paste a paper of choice
Selections~Invert
Delete
Select None
Delete the original layer
*Do this for ALL layers EXCEPT the brush and stars layer. Use a different paper for each layer*

3). Duplicate your 2 small square frame backgrounds
On the duplicate:
Adjust~Blur~Gaussian Blur
Setting of 5
Change Blend Mode to Soft Light

4). Copy and paste your tube of choice
Position where you want it
* I chose to make her look like she was coming out of the frame*
Optional:
Duplicate
Xero~Radiance (default settings)
Change the blend mode to Soft Light
Lower the opacity to 75

5). Colorize your brush layer to match your tag

6). On your stars layer:
Selections~Select All
Float
Defloat
Flood fill with a color of your choice
Select None

7). Add any elements or wordart you want
*I decided to make a cluster of leaves tied with a ribbon. To do this, open a 400*400 transparent canvas and simply resize and rotate the leaves until you are happy. I then merged visible and cropped and resized the leaves before placing them on my tag*

8). Add your name
*Resize your tag now if necessary*

9). Add all copyright and any license information needed

10). Save in your desired format and you are all done

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on September 15, 2010.
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is only a coincidence

Protect My Heart

2010-09-03T02:14:00.003-04:00

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP. It is done in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Image of Choice
*I am using the fantastic art of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You MUST have a license to use the same image*

Scrapkit: Edward
*This is a PTU kit by PolkaDot Scraps*

Mask #60 by WeeScotLass Creations
*You can download this from her blog*

PlugIns
Xenofex 2: Constellation (Optional)

Font Of Choice
*I am using Satisfaction*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open a 650*650 canvas
Open your mask and paper of choice

2). Copy and paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Layers~New Mask Layer~From Image
In the drop down menu find your mask
Source Luminance Checked
Press Ok
Right Click~Merge Group

3). Duplicate your mask layer
Move the duplicate slightly so that it fills more of the canvas
Mege Down
*This is where I added the Constellation plugin. I just played with the settings until I was satisfied*

4). Copy and paste your frame of choice
Using your magic wand click the inside
Selections~Modify~10
Copy and paste your image as a new layer
Selections~Invert~Delete
Select None
Move below your frame layer
Give your frame a drop shadow

5). Add any embellishments and/or word art you would like to make this tag your own

6). Resize if you want

7). Add all copyright and any license numbers needed

8). Add your name
Drop Shadow

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on September 3, 2010
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Sale at ScrappyDoSigners

2010-08-26T22:15:00.005-04:00

Well my newest long distance nephew made it safely into the world and to celebrate his mom is having a sale at her scrap store!
Ehkho congrats again on your new bundle of joy!

To help celebrate the birth of Ciaran, get 50% off orders of $5.00 or more @ SDS, coupon code: lurkinbaby (expires September 1st)
Purchase digital, high quality, non-commericial and commercial use scrapkits and scrapbooking elements. Brought to you by designers Regan Styles, Irene Knight and Monti Cole.
Just click the link below
ScrappyDoSigners

Huge Art Sale by Robin McQuay

2010-08-02T23:21:00.005-04:00

Posting for a beautiful artist...Robin McQuay
Huge art sale still going on.artwork regularly priced at $275 is now $50(which is only 1 drawing)$250 artwork now $100$150-$200 artwork now $75-except these 4 drawings are only $50... "salvation for this cursed mind" "a little piece of heaven" "you taste like heaven" "dangerous beauty"$75-$...125 artwork now $50and all other artwork regularly priced $50 and under is 30% off.Shipping:$5 in the U.S.$10 anywhere else.Spend $100 or more get a free sketch. I'll give you a link to the options of sketches to pick from.This
is for a limited time only. Things are getting shittier by the day and
I'd just love to get rid of some of these pieces and go to someone who
will cherish them, they do nothing but sit around in my art room!I
may be willing to lower one a little more if you would like, but not
too much. Make me an offer and we'll see. Please only serious interests,
and if you are interested, just send me a message with a link and/or
the title of the drawing you would like. Click the link below and it'll
take you to my deviant art page with the info you've already read above
plus 3 new drawings for sale and from there, there will be another link
with every single drawing I have for sale, which is about 150.hope I didn't forget anything....
http://artsaves1228.deviantart.com/journal/33073343/

Eternal Love

2010-07-21T07:25:00.004-04:00

Art ©Jessica Galbreth http://www.enchanted-art.com CI0280LM

This tutorial assumes you have a working knownledge of PSP. This tutorial was written in PSP8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Tube of Choice
*I am using the STUNNING work of Jessica Galbreth. You must have a license from CILM to use the same work*

His Lullaby Scrap Kit
*This gorgeous scrapkit is by PolkaDot Scraps

Template #264
*Template by Divine Intentionz. You can download this from her blog. Please leave love if you download this wonderful template*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies in PSP
Delete the copyright and background layers off the template

2). Colorize all your glitter layers to match your tube
To Colorize:
Adjust
Hue and Saturation
Colorize
Now move the numbers until you find a color you want

3). Make your circle 1 layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Selections ~ Invert
Delete
Select None
Delete your original layer
*Do this for the Circle 2 layer as well as the Rectangle 1 layer using different papers*

4). Now is the time to add any elements you want
I chose to add some sparkles to the middle circle layer (Thanks Missy at Divine Intentionz for the sparkles! You can download them from her blog)
To keep the sparkles just inside the circle:
1). Make your circle layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
2). Copy and Paste the sparkles as a new layer
Position to your liking
Selections~Invert
Delete
Select None

5). Copy and Paste your tube as a new layer
Position
Duplicate
On the duplicate layer add a Gaussian Blur of 5.00
Change the blend mode of the blurred layer to Soft Light

6). Add all copyright information and any license information needed

7). Add your name in font of choice
Give it a drop shadow

8). Save in your desired format

All Done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie Lansberry on July 20,2010
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is purely coincidental

Contest at oOohLaLa Scraps Blog

2010-07-20T08:10:00.002-04:00

My dear friend Kristi (oOoLaLa Scraps) has a wonderful contest posted on her blog! If you are a blinkie maker or want to try your hand at it go check it out :)
http://ooohlalascraps.blogspot.com/2010/07/contest.html

Gone

2010-06-30T06:50:00.006-04:00

Art ©Zindy S.D. Nielsen http://zindy-zone.dk ZZT583
This tutorial is in loving memory of my Daddy who was taken from me almost 3 years ago

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP. It was done in PSP 8 but I am sure it can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Images of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous artwork of Zindy S.D. Nielsen as well as a picture of my own. In order to use Zindy's work you MUST have the proper license*

Nights Sun Scrapkit
*This is a fabulous scrapkit by PolkaDot Scraps*

Gone Template
*This template is made by me and you can download it HERE*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies in PSP

2). On your template
Make your Large Oval layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
Delete the original layer
*Do these steps for the Small Square layers as well as the Long Rectangle layer*

3). Make your Large Oval Frame layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Invert
Delete
Select None
Delete Original
*Do these steps for your Small Square frames as well as your Long Rectangle frame*

4). On your Large Oval Frame
Duplicate
On the duplicate add a Gaussian Blur of 5.00

5). Make your small square on the left active
Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste an image of choice
Invert
Delete
Select None
Duplicate the image
On the duplicate add a Gaussian Blur of 5.00
Change the Blend Mode to Soft Light
On your original change the Blend Mode to Overlay or whatever works best for your image
*Do the above steps for the other small square and the large rectangle*

6). Now add any elements you want to make the tag your own
*Because this tag is in memory of my Dad I decided to add the word art across the middle of the tag*

7). Resize as you see fit

8). Add all copyright information and any license information needed

9). Add your name in a font of your choice

10). Save in your desired format and you are all done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie Lansberry on June 30, 2010.
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

Storewide Sale and Store CT Call

2010-06-17T08:27:00.003-04:00

First off I Got Lucky Skraps is having a HUGE storewide sale this weekend! Make sure you check it out there are a lot of gorgeous kits, cookies and other goodies to make your tags, LO's, or pages look fantastic!

Second, I Got Lucky Skraps is looking for some talented folks for their store Creative Team! If you write tuts or make layouts you might want to check this out!

Sorry I Have Been MIA

2010-06-14T11:16:00.000-04:00

I just wanted to leave a short note here to apologize for everyone for not doing more updating!
Things have been crazy busy in RL. Today is my 11th day in a row with no day off at work so I am just about exhausted. I am hoping with the 4 days I have off coming up I will be able to get some new tutorials and such written

Love and Hugs,
Carrie

Outshine

2010-05-28T13:31:00.003-04:00

Art ©Jose A Cano http://personales.ya.com/jocachi MPT9187

*This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP. It was done in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions*

Supplies:
Tubes of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous artwork of Jose A Cano. You must have a license to use the same tubes. You can purchase a license from MPT*

Outshine Scrap Kit
*This stunning kit is a PTU kit by PolkaDot Scraps*

Template 336 by Missy
*You can find this template (plus MANY more) on her blog Divine Intentionz. Please leave some love if you download any of her wonderful goodies*

Font of Choice
*I used Garamond*

Lets Get Started:

1). Open all supplies in PSP
Resize as necessary

2). Make your template active
Delete the copyright layer
Make your Large Circle layer active
Selections~Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Selections~Invert
Delete
Select None
Delete your original large circle layer
*Follow these steps using different papers for your Rectangle Right, Rectangle Left, Circle Left, Circle Right, Rectangle Center 2, Circle 1 Center and Center Circle 2 layers*

3). Colorize your Glittered Rectangle Left, Glitter Rectangle Right, Rectangle with glitter, dotted circle, small circle right, small circle left and rectangle center layers to match your tube or the papers in the kit you are using
*I colorized mine to match the papers I chose*

4). Make your star left layer active
Selections~Select All
Float
Defloat
Copy and Paste your tube of choice
Selections~Invert
Delete
Select None
Duplicate your tube layer
Adjust~Blur~ Gaussian Blur by 5
Change the blend mode of your blurred tube to Multiply
*Do these same steps for your Star Right layer. Also if you are using a tube that lays down as your main tube use these same steps on your Circle Center 2 layer*

5). Copy and Paste your main tube
Position
Duplicate
Adjust~Blur~Gaussian Blur by 5
Change the blend mode on your blurred tube to Multiply

6). Add any elements you want to use

7). Add your name
* I used Garamond with the Kerning set to 500*

8). Resize as needed

9). Add all your copyright and any applicable license numbers if using a PTU artist

10). Save in your desired format

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on May 27th, 2010
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is purely a coincidence

Proud to Introduce...RAVEN by oOhLaLa Scraps

2010-05-18T12:00:00.004-04:00

Raven is an amazing girl who is proud of her heritage.
She is at peace with nature and herself.
You can buy her at I Got Lucky Skraps
Check her out she is a beauty!

Lonesome Angel

2010-05-07T07:12:00.006-04:00

Art © Anna Marine http://www.anna-marine.deviantart.com
Used with proper license from CILM

*This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP. It was done in PSP 8 but I am sure it can be done in other versions as well*

Supplies:
Image of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous work of Anna Marine. You MUST have a license from CILM to use the same work*

Lonesome Scrap Kit
*This beautiful kit is a PTU kit by PolkaDot Scraps*

Font of Choice
*Mine is called Vujahday Script*

Lets Get Started:

1). Open all supplies in PSP
*I am using Frame #6 but feel free to use any frame you would like*

2). On your frame;
Image~Canvas Size
600x650
*Don't worry we will be resizing this later*

3). Using your magic wand select the insides of all the frames
*see screen shot below*

Selections~Modify~Expand by 5

Copy and Paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Selections~Invert~Delete
Select None

4). Using your magic wand select 1 of the frames
Selections~Modify~Expand by 5
Copy and Paste your image as a new layer
Selections~Invert~Delete
Select None
Duplicate your image
On the duplicate add a Gaussian Blur of 5
Change the blend mode of the duplicate layer to Soft Light
On the original image change the blend mode to Luminance Legacy
*Repeat these steps for the other 2 frames*

5). Copy and paste Element 45 as a new layer
Layers~Arrange~Send To Bottom

6). Add any wordart of choice
*I just made the one I used. It seemed to go with the theme of the kit*

7). Resize as you see fit

8). Add all copyright information and any license information that is needed if you are using a PTU artist

9). Add your name

10). Save in your desired format and you are all done

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on May 7, 2010
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is purely a coincidence

* I Got Lucky Skraps Desiger Call and Sale *

2010-05-07T06:48:00.004-04:00

oOhLaLa Scraps is having a HUGE sale to celebrate I Got Lucky Skraps 1 year anniversary! Come and help them celebrate a fantastic year and save some money while you are at it

Sweet Dreams/Beautiful Nightmare

2010-04-27T10:56:00.010-04:00

Art ©Suzanne Woolcott http://www.gorjussart.com SW2510
Used with appropriate license

**Please note: This tutorial is kind of lengthy so grab something to drink and settle in**

Supplies:
Image of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous artwork of Suzanne Woolcott. You must have a license to use the same artwork*

Sweet Dream/Beautiful Nightmare Kit
*This beautiful kit is a PTU kit from PolkaDot Scraps*

Template 113 by Yvette
*This fabbie template can be downloaded from Essence of Creativity. Please leave some love if you download it*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies
Resize as necessary

2). Delete the copyright and background layers from the template
Close off all layers except for the Large White Circle and Large Blue Circle layers
* See screen shot below *

3). Make the Large Blue Circle layer active
Selections~Select All
Float
Defloat
Selections~Modify~Smooth by 10
Copy and Paste your paper of choice as a new layer
Position
Selections~Invert~Delete
Select None
Delete original circle layer

4). Unhide your shape layer
*Follow the above steps except for the last step. Stop at Select None. When you position the paper move it to the left side of the circle*
Using your Selection Tool set to Rectangle
Make a rectangle covering half your circle
* See screen shot below*

Delete
Copy and paste one of your papers into selection
Selections~Select None
Make your shape layer active
Selections~Float~Defloat
Selections~Modify~Smooth by 10
Selections~Invert~Delete
Select None
Delete your original layer

5). Unhide your small white circle and pink circle layers
*Follow all the steps in step #4 for this layer*

6). Unhide your rectangle layer
Selections~All~Float~Defloat
Paste a paper of choice as a new layer
Selections~Invert
Delete
Select None
Delete original Rectangle layer

7). Uhide all 3 of your frame layers

8). Make your Frame Background layer active
Using your magic wand click on the left square
Selections~Modify~Expand by 3
Copy and Paste 1 of your images as a new layer
Selections~Invert
Delete
Select None
*Do the above steps for your other background square

9). Add any artwork and elements you like

10). Resize as you like

11). Add all copyright and any license numbers needed

12). Add your name
Save in desired format

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on April 27, 2010
Any similarity to any other tutorial is not intentional

Angel's Cry

2010-04-16T11:48:00.004-04:00

Art ©Zindy S.D. Nielsen http://zindy-zone.dk ZZT583
Used with proper license

*This tutorial was written in PSP 8 but can be done in other versions I am sure*

Supplies:
Image of Choice
*I am using the beautiful artwork of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You must purchase a license to use the same artwork*

Shades of Gray Scrap Kit
*I am using a wonderful PTU kit by Designs By Ali*

Filters:
Eye Candy 4000 Gradient Glow (Optional)

Font of Choice:
I am using TheNautiGal which is a PTU font so I can not supply it

Lets Get Started:

1). Open all supplies
Resize as necessary

2). Open a 750*500 transparent image
*Don't worry we will be resizing*

3). Using your preset shape set at Rectangle
Anti-Alias and Create as vector checked
Width 10
Set your foreground to pattern with your paper of choice
Set your background to null
Draw out your rectangle
Convert to raster layer

4). Duplicate your frame
On the duplicate layer apply a gaussian blur with the radius set at 3.00

5). Make your original frame layer active
Using your magic wand click inside
Selections~Modify~Expand by 3
Copy and Paste your image as a new layer
Selections~Invert~Delete
Select None
Move your image below your frame

6). Add any elements you like
Feel free to make this tag your own!

7). Please feel free to use whatever font you want to make your word art. I was going to supply it but I thought it would be more personal if could choose your own font

8). Resize your tag now if you want to

9). Add the copyright and any license info needed

10). Add your name
Save in your desired format

This tutorial was written on April 16, 2010 by Carrie's Concoctions
Any similarity to any other tutorial is unintentional

Faerie Lake

2010-04-09T10:39:00.007-04:00

Art ©Selina Fenech www.selinafenech.com CI0280LM
Used with proper license

Supplies:
Tube of Choice
*I am using the stunning art of Selina Fenech. You must have a license to use the same tube*

Faerie Lake by Irene Alexeeva*You can find this beautiful kit at Scrap Orchard*
Font of Choice

Lets Get Started:
*This is a simple tut with alot of possibilities. I am simply providing a guideline*
1). Open all supplies
Resize as necessary
2). Make your frame activeUsing your magic wand trace around the outside of the frame
*See screenshot below if you do not understand what I mean*

Copy and paste your paper as a new layer
Selections~Invert
Delete
Select None

3). Choose whatever elements you would like to use
*There are so many wonderful elements in this kit. It really depends on what you want your tag to look like. I just wanted a simple tag so I used a cloud, fairy dust and butterflies*

4). Add your tube
Add a slight drop shadow
*I used, 0, 50, 5.00*
Position your tube

5). Resize now if you want to

6). Add all copyright information and any applicable license information

7). Add your name
Slight dropshadow again

8). Save in your desired format and you are all done

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on April 9, 2010
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is strictly a coincidence

OohLaLa

2010-03-30T22:50:00.003-04:00

Art ©Jennifer Janesko http://www.janesko.com CI0280LM
Used with proper license

Supplies:
Tube of Choice
*I am using the stunning art of Jennifer Janesko. You must have a license from CILM to use the same tube*

OoohLaLa Scrap Kit
*You can purchase this beautiful mini kit by OoohLaLa Scraps from I Got Lucky Skraps*

Template #20 by Melissaz Creationz

Pics of Choice
*I am using pics of Paris, France that I found on MorgueFile*

Font of Choice
*I am using Qwitcher Bychen*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all supplies in PSP
Resize as needed

2). On your template:
Make your Large Circle Layer active
Selections All~Float~Defloat
Copy Paper 1
Paste Into Selections
Selections~Select None

3). Make Circle 2 active
Select All~Float~Defloat
Flood Fill with a color of choice
*Do the same with Circle 3, 6, and 7 changing colors each time*

4). Make Circle 1 layer active
Selections All~Float~Defloat
Copy and Paste image of choice
Selections~Invert
Delete
*Do the same steps for Circle 5 using a different pic*

5). Make your bottom doodle layer active
Selections All~Float~Defloat
Flood fill with a color of choice
Select None
Add a drop shadow of choice

6). Copy and paste your tube as a new layer
Position and add a drop shadow of choice

7). Make Circle Layer 4 active
Selections All~Float~Defloat
Copy and paste your tube as a new layer
Position (look at my tag for reference)
Selections~Invert
Delete
Selections~None

8). Copy and paste elements of choice
*I used the ribbon to hide the cut off of her legs*

Add drop shadow of choice

9). Add all copyright info and license numbers if needed

10). Add your name
Save in your desired format

All Done

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on March 30, 2010
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional

HUGE New Designer at I Got Lucky Skraps

2010-03-30T07:49:00.006-04:00

Everyone I am so happy to announce that Monti of Monti's Pixel Playground has joined the design team at I Got Lucky Skraps! I know everyone knows Monti and she is very well respected in both the tagging and scrapping world! She is also one of the sweetest people I have ever met and I am honored to call her a friend! Everyone go show her some love and check out ALL of the awesome designers at I Got Lucky Skraps

HUGE $1 sale at I Got Lucky Skraps

2010-03-30T07:01:00.003-04:00

Several of the Lucky Girls got together to have a HUGE $1.oo sale!!

Starting today the following designers and maybe more will be on sale for only a dollar.

CU and PU stuff...a little of everything come check it out.

Designers

Heartfelt Perfections

oOohLaLa Scraps

Kimmies Kreations

Lavender Angel Designs

Tantalizing Designs
Monti's Pixel Playground

Stronger

2010-03-24T10:49:00.003-04:00

Art ©Zindy S.D. Nielsen http://zindy-zone.dk ZZT583
Used with proper license

Supplies:
3 Images of your Choice
*I am using the stunning artwork of Zindy S.D. Nielsen. You must purchase a license to use the same images*

Scrap Papers or Textures of Choice

Brushes or Doodles of Choice
*I am using brushes by Obsidian Dawn*

Stronger Word Art

Font Of Choice
*I am using Georgia which is a FTU font and should have come with your pc*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open all your supplies
Resize and Colorize as needed

2). Open a 700*550 transparent image

3). Using your preset shape tool with the following settings:
Shape: Circle
Foreground: Pattern/Texture of Choice
Background: Null
Anti-Alias and Create as Vector Checked
Width: 10
Draw a circle in the middle of your canvas
*refer to example tag for size*
Convert to Raster Layer

4). Rectangle Preset Tool with the same settings as before
Draw a square
*refer to tag for size and placement*
Convert to raster layer
Duplicate layer
Image~Mirror
*Line up if needed*

5). Make your circle layer active
Move it above your square layers

6). Make your circle layer active
Using your magic wand click inside the circle
Selections~Expand by 5
Copy and paste your paper/texture of choice as a new layer
Selections~Invert~Delete
Selections~Select None
Move paper below your circle layer

7). Do these steps for both rectangle layers as well

8). Make your circle layer active again
Using your magic wand, click inside the circle
Selections~Expand by 5
Copy and paste your image of choice
Selections~Invert~Delete
Selections~Select None
Move Image below the circle layer
Duplicate the image
On the duplicate ~ Image~Blur~Gaussian Blur by 3
Change the blend mode to soft light
On your original layer change the blend mode to Luminance Legacy

9). Do the steps in #8 for both your rectangle layers and your chosen images

10). Add a drop shadow to all the preset shape layers

11). Add brushes or doodles of choice

12). Add the word art supplied by me or word art of your own

13). Add all copyright and/or license numbers as needed

14). Add your name

15). Save in your desired format and you are all done

I hope that you have enjoyed my tutorial!

This tutorial was written by Carrie's Concoctions on March 24, 2010
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is purely coincidental

Crawl

2010-01-18T09:59:00.008-05:00

Art ©Steve Baier www.scbartworks.com UYA1883

Supplies:
Tube of Choice
*I am using the gorgeous artwork of Steve Baier. You must have a license to use his artwork! You can purchase one from UpYouArt*
Gothic Love Scrapkit by Scraps By Rags
*You can purhase this kit at Scrappy DoSigners*
Template By Me
Font Of Choice
*I am using SloopScript*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open Template and Tube
Resize Tube
2). Open paper of choice
* I am using paper 24*
3). On the template make the background layer active
Select All
Float
Defloat

Copy and Paste the paper as a new layer
Selections ~ Invert

Delete
Select None
Delete the layer named Background
4). Make your frame layer active
Copy and paste the tube as a new layer
Duplicate your frame layer
Move the duplicate frame layer above your tube
*see screen shot below*

Using your eraser, remove the parts of your duplicate frame that cover the parts of your tube that you want to be coming out of the frame
*See finished tag for reference*
5). Erase any parts of your tube hanging out of the frame on the right side
6). Add any embellishments you want
Drop shadow your tube and embellishments
7). Add your name
*I used Eye Candy Gradient Glow on mine*
8). Save in your desired format

Thank you for taking the time to try my tutorial!
This tutorial was written by Carrie Lansberry on January 18, 2010
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is purely coincidental

Mesmerize

2009-10-09T21:36:00.005-04:00

Art ©Jennifer Jankeso www.janesko.com CI0280LM
Carrie's Concoctions 2009
This tutorial was written in PSP8 but can be done in other versions
This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
Supplies
Image/Tube of Choice
*I am using the STUNNING artwork of Jennifer Janesko. You MUST have a licene to use the same art*
Mask #53 and Ribboned Frame by Chelle
* These both come from Chelle at WeeScotsLass Creations. Thank you Chelle for your gorgeous stuff! You can download these HERE*

PlugIn
Xero: Porcelin

Font of Choice
*I am using PassionsConflictROB which is a PTU font*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open All Supplies
On your Ribboned Frame delete the background and copyright layers
*I greyscaled my images. Go to Adjust ~ Hue and Saturation ~ Colorize and set both to Zero*

2). On your Ribboned Frame
Select 1 frame with your magic wand
Selections ~ Modify ~ Expand by 10

Copy and paste your image as a new layer
Selections ~ Invert
Delete
Selections ~ Select None
*Repeat these steps for the other side of your frame. Make sure you click the area below the ribbon*
3). Close the frame layer
Merge the Images together
Make the frame layer visible again
4). On your image layer:
Xero: Porcelain
Softness: 50

Strength: 128

Brightness: 128

Red Channel: 0

Green Channel: 0

Blue Channel: 0

Press Ok
5). Make your frame layer active
Using your Freehand Selection Tool
Set to Point to Point
Select just the ribbon on your frame
Adjust ~ Hue and Saturation ~ Colorize
*I set mine to Hue: 169 and Saturation: 141*

6). Add a new layer
Drag it below your frame and image
Flood fill your layer with the color #404040
Layers ~ New Mask Layer ~ From Image

Find your WSL_Mask53
*Source Luminance selected, Invert Mask Data not selected*

Right click on the mask layer in your layer palette
Merge ~ Merge Group
7). Add all copyright and/or license info
8). Add your name
9). Save in your desired format

All Done!
I hope you enjoyed my tutorial

This tutorial was written by Carrie Lansberry on October 9, 2009
Any resemblance to another tutorial is purely coincidental

New Tut ~Angelic~

2009-09-24T10:02:00.008-04:00

This tutorial was written with PSP8 but can be done in other version. This tutorial assumes that you have a working knowledge of PSP

Supplies:
Image of Choice
*I am using the stunning artwork of Selina Fenech. You MUST have a license to use the same work.*
**as of right now Selina Fenech is not selling her tubes anywhere**

Land Of Make Believe kit by Kirsty
*This is a PTU kit that you can purchase HERE. Kirsty thank you for this gorgeous kit*

Font of Choice
*I am using AmbianceBT*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open your image of choice
Resize if necessary
2). Open KISM-LOMB-BUBBLE-2
3). Image
Canvas Size
600*600
4). Using your Freehand Selection tool set to Point To Point make an outline around the edge of the bubble
*see screenshot below for example*

5). Selections
Modify
Expand by 5
6). Copy and Paste your image as a new layer
Position
Selections~Invert
Delete
Select None
Move your image below your bubble layer
* If the image is slightly outside the bubble follow the instructions below*
~Make your image layer active~
~Selections-Select All-Float-Defloat~
~Modify-Contract by 5~
~Press delete~
~Select None~
This should fix the problem
7). Add a slight drop shadow
*I used 0,0,40,4.00 color black*
8). Open KISM-LOMB-DOODLE-1
Resize and colorize to suit your tag
*Look at my tag for placement*
Add the same dropshadow as in step #7
9). Add all appropriate copyright information and any license numbers if applicable
10). Add your name and any drop shadow or gradient glow you want to
11). Save as a .png or your preferred format and you are all done!

This tutorial was written by Carrie Lansberry on September 24, 2009. Any similarities to any other tutorial is coincidental

WordArt Collection By Me

2009-09-20T08:51:00.005-04:00

Well I thought since I can't manage to concentrate enough to get my tutorial written I would share some word art with you guys!
This is older wordart I made...Alot of it has been used in my older tutorials. I know its not as good as some but I hope someone can find something to use

Love and Hugs,
Carrie

**Preview is MUCH smaller than actual size**
Download

WOW my 1st Blog Award

2009-09-17T16:15:00.004-04:00

WOW this is my first blog award and yes like a nerd I am excited! Thank you Artmama for this cutie award! You are a sweetie and I can't wait to try out your tuts

I am to give this award to 3 people and the people I have chosen are

Rachel
Missy

and
Dreamy

I stalk all 3 of you talented ladies endlessly and you put up with me...lol

Love and Hugs,

Carrie

New Template

2009-09-03T06:27:00.000-04:00

I had this posted earlier but made some changes to it so I am reuploading it now! There is a tutorial that goes along with this template that I am in the process of writing. If you are a tutorial writer please feel free to use my template but please direct them to my blog to download it

**Preview is Resized**

You can download this template HERE

Carried Away

2009-09-02T11:55:00.002-04:00

*This tutorial was written in memory of my daddy. He was taken from me far to soon but I know he is watching over me with angel wings! The ribbon on the tag signifies Brain Cancer Awareness. My father was diagnosed with brain cancer July 7, 2006. He used to love to watch me tag and create so I thought this was a fitting tribute! I love you daddy always and forever*

This tutorial assumes you have a working knowledge of PSP
It was written in PSP8 but can be done in other versions

Supplies:
Tube/Image of Choice
*I am using the beautiful work of Steve Baier. You must have a license to use the same artwork. You can purchase a license at UpYourArt. Please DO NOT use the same image without the proper license*

Frame, WordArt and Elements by Misty Cato
*This is a PTU kit, however I recently learned that she has retired this kit and is no longer selling it*

Font of Choice
*Mine is AirFoil Script*

Lets Get Started:
1). Open a 650*650 canvas

Open up all your supplies in PSP

Resize and Recolor as needed

2). Copy and Paste your frame as a new layer
Using your magic wand click inside the frame
Selections~Modify~ Expand by 2

3). Copy and Paste your Tube/Image as a new layer
Selections~Invert~Press Delete

Selections~Select None
Move your Tube/Image layer below your frame layer
4). Make your frame layer active
Right click

Merge~Merge Down

5). Duplicate your merged image
Image~Resize
*I resized mine by 50%*

Image~Rotate~Free Rotate 20 degrees to the right*
**Since this is such a personal tag now is the time to add any embellishments you wish to use**

6). Add all copyright information and license numbers if applicable

7). Add your name
Dropshadow

8). Save in your preferred format and you are done

**Another Example** This tutorial was written by Carrie Lansberry on April 23, 2008
Originally posted HERE

Do not repost, script or translate

My First Template

2009-08-24T17:41:00.000-04:00

Well I thought I would give template making a go and this is the result...lol
Hopefully someone will like it enough to download it
Please leave some love if you do download

Love and Hugs,
Carrie
**Preview is resized**

Download HERE

Carrie's Concoctions

True Love

Puppy Love

Bound

Vintage Girl

New Taggies Made By Me

Wonderland Beauty

Autumn Kisses Forum Set

Sometimes

Silent Masquerade

Beautiful Slumber

Hope

Autumn

Taggies by Me

Cluster Frames

A Moment In Time

Lilac Dreams

Dark Angelic Love

Darker Side of Heaven

Dream Angel

Butterfly Dreams

Halo

Timeless Beauty

Blue Butterfly

Looking for CT at Scrappy DoSigners

Emolution

Fade To Grey Forum Set (Animated)

Rustic Spring

I Got An Award

Another GORGEOUS tutorial show off

Slowly but surely...

Tutorial Results

Emo Cutie

Nature's Sunset

Dark Dreams

Dreams of Spring

2011 Template 12

2011 Template 11

Divatude

2011 Template 10

Haterz

2011 Template 9

Orchid Dreams

2011 Template 8

Masquerade

2011 Template 7

Valentine Love

2011 Template 6

Magical Moments

2011 Template 5

Broken

2011 Template 4

Dark Fae

2011 Template 3

Dark Love

Unconditional Love

2011 Template #2

2011 Template #1

Brokenhearted

Never Enough

Tears Of An Angel

Winter Wonderland

New Tag~ Winter Wonderland

CT and Designer Call at I Got Lucky Skraps

Autumn Art

Autumn

Protect My Heart

Sale at ScrappyDoSigners

Well my newest long distance nephew made it safely into the world and to celebrate his mom is having a sale at her scrap store! Ehkho congrats again on your new bundle of joy!

Huge Art Sale by Robin McQuay

Eternal Love

Contest at oOohLaLa Scraps Blog

Gone

Storewide Sale and Store CT Call

Sorry I Have Been MIA

Outshine

Proud to Introduce...RAVEN by oOhLaLa Scraps

Lonesome Angel

* I Got Lucky Skraps Desiger Call and Sale *

Sweet Dreams/Beautiful Nightmare

Well my newest long distance nephew made it safely into the world and to celebrate his mom is having a sale at her scrap store!
Ehkho congrats again on your new bundle of joy!