Young at Heart Designs

Super Baby Layout

2009-08-04T20:38:00.002-05:00

I used this rockin'' kit called "Comical" by Simply Scraps.
To go to the kit click on the preview below.

This was so much fun to do and Landon's photos went with hit perfectly!!
Thanks,
Kali

Zoo Pals Layout

2009-08-04T16:04:00.003-05:00

The amazing kit I used is "Zoo Pals" by Missy Lynn Scraps!
To buy this awesome kit, click the preview below.

You can access her blog HERE.
Please leave her some love if you decide to download the quick page!
To download the quick page go to HERE.
Also, leave a comment letting me know any feedback!

Thanks,
Kali

Rainbow Wishes Layout

2009-08-04T15:38:00.004-05:00

I used the most adorable kit called "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Captivated Visions.
You can find the kit by clicking the preview below.

You may visit her blog HERE.
Please leave her some love!
To download the quick page you can go to HERE.
Leave some feedback if you download it!!

Thanks,
Kali

A Magical Day Layout

2009-07-28T16:50:00.003-05:00

I used a incredible kit called "A Magical Day" by ScrappingMar.
To purchase this kit you can click on the preview below.
To get the quick page you can go to HERE.

If you download the quick page please go to ScrappingMar and leave her some love for such an awesome kit! Her blog is HERE.

Thanks,
Kali

Midnight Whispers Layout

2009-07-28T10:20:00.003-05:00

I used an awesome kit by Missy from Scraps With Attitude called "Midnight Whispers".
To purchase the kit click on the preview below.

To use the freebie quick page I created you can click HERE.

Thanks,
Kali

My Lil' Munchkin Layout

2009-07-26T13:51:00.003-05:00

So this layout was a lot of fun because it went perfect with my baby Landon.

I used "Munchkin" by Julie Billingsley from SSD and can be found HERE.
I used a layout template by Connie Prince and can be found HERE.

Here are the previews for both:

Summer Crush Taggie

2009-07-26T13:24:00.003-05:00

I made this adorable taggie using "Summer Crush" by Designs by Sarah. To purchase this kit you can go to the preview below and click on it. It was a really fun kit to play with!!

Thanks,
Kali

Daughters are Flowers Layout

2009-07-25T14:39:00.005-05:00

To see full size, click on the layout above.

I made this cute layout from the "Polkadot Heaven Kit" by Bunchie's Bin and can be found HERE.
You can visit her blog HERE.

If you would like the quick page freebie please click HERE.
Here is a preview of this cute kit.

Thanks,
Kali

Majestic Midnight Desktop Wallpaper

2009-07-24T21:28:00.003-05:00

The desktop wallpaper size is 1280x800. If you want to download desktop wallpaper go to HERE.

I used an awesome kit by Scraps by j0eswife and can be bought by clicking the preview below:

You may also visit her blog HERE.

Thanks,
Kali

Ivory Ebony Layout

2009-07-24T20:15:00.004-05:00

To see full size layout, click above.

If you would like to download this quick page as a freebie you can go to HERE.
I used Ebony and Ivory by Crystal Cottage Scraps at Scrap Heaven Boutique.
To purchase the kit please click the preview below.

Thanks,
Kali

Mommy's Sweetness Layout

2009-07-23T14:42:00.003-05:00

To see full size click on the layout!

I used Your Sweetness Is My Weakness Kit by Connie Prince to make this layout.
To get to the kit please click on the preview image below.

Tag I Made For My Friend Jaimi

2009-07-22T15:33:00.002-05:00

I made this for my friend Jaimi. Her son passed away from SIDS and her son's story really moved me. I have been talking to her for sometime now and we meet over the computer. Her son's birthday is July 25th (the day before my daughters) so I decided to make her a birthday tag. Let me know what you think. I love this little boy as if I knew him.

Thanks,
Kali

Say Cheese Layout

2009-07-22T11:00:00.003-05:00

To see full size click on the layout!

I used Lime Light by Connie Prince to make this layout.
To get to the kit please click on the preview image below.

Thanks,
Kali

UPDATE EVERY ONE!!

2009-07-21T22:07:00.001-05:00

So I have decided to put writing tuts on hold for awhile. Spending as much time on the computer as I have been between my tut site and my tagger site is causing some conflict at home and being a mommy to 3 children is making it difficult since 2 of my children are both in 3 different activities. I am constantly running. Although I love writing tuts it has become super difficult to keep up with it all. But I love tagging and making layouts so I have decided for the time being I am going to continue making tags and layouts so if there are any of you designers out that would love to keep on your CT Team as a tag maker or layout artist I would love too still! I would love continuing to make some awesome creations with your kits. Please let me know!!! I plan on writing tuts again once my life isnt as hectic at home and I have more time to do it.

Again, if you do not want to keep on your CT Team, I understand but please know I appreciate being a part of your team and hopefully one day soon I can join it again!!!

Thanks again,
Kali

Karma (Animated) Tut

2009-07-17T13:21:00.005-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 and Animation Shop to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Awesome kit by Missy from SWA called "Karma" and can be found HERE.
-Tube of Choice I used the artwork of Jaime Kidd, you will need a proper license to use her work which you can get by visiting CILM - HERE.
-Mask of choice
-Font: Cheri
-Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow (Used for wording)

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open a new canvas 700x700.
2 Open your choice of frames the kit.
3 Open your choice of paper from the kit.
4 Resize to canvas size.
5 Click back on your frame layer.
6 Get your magic wand tool and click in the center of the opening.
7 Click on the newly added paper layer and go to Selections>Invert and then hit delete on your keyboard.
8 Repeat for the other frame.
9 Open your choice of tubes.
10 Resize and position where desired.
11 Open your choice of elements from the kit.
**Make sure you open the laptop if you are doing the animation.**
12 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference.
13 Open your choice of mask and minimize it.
14 Go to your 1st layer and open your choice of paper.
15 Resize to canvas size.
16 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
17 In the drop down for Source select your mask and hit okay.
18 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
19 Resize mask layer if your desire.
20 Get your text tool and font of choice.
21 Type out desired wording.
22 Add gradient glow to the wording.
23 Add copyrights.
24 If you are not doing the animation, resize and save as png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

25 Go to your 1st layer and get your paint bucket tool.
26 Flood fill white.
27 Duplicate your tubes and resize them to be much smaller.
28 Click on the laptop and get your magic wand tool.
29 Click in the center of the laptop screen.
30 Click on your 1st duplicated tube and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
31 Repeat for the other duplicated tube.
32 Hide both duplicated tubes.
33 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
34 Paste as a new animation.
35 Duplicate this frame 7 times giving you a total of 8 frames.
36 Repeat Steps #: 33-35 again giving you 2 of the animations.
37 Back in PSP, copy the first duplicated tube only.
38Go to AS and paste as a new animation.
39 Go to Effects>Insert Image Transition.
40 In the pop-up box apply these settings to the duplicated tube:
Animation Frame, Canvas Color, Transition Length: 2.0 Secs, Frames per Second: 3 fps and in the drop down select Fade and hit ok.
40 Repeat Steps #:37-40 for the 2nd duplicated tube.
41 Now go to the original animation and select all frames but the 1st one.
42 Go to the 1st duplicated tube frames and select all and copy.
42 Go to the animation and right-click in the 2nd frame and select Paste>Into Selected Frame.
43 Repeat Steps #: 41-42 for the 2nd original animation and the 2nd duplicate tube frames.
42 So now you should have 2 original animations and close out the tube frame because we do not need them anymore.
43 Choose what tube you want showing 1st in the animation.
44 Once you have decided select all frames of the tube you want showing last and hit copy.
45 Go to the 1st tube you want showing and click on the very last frame.
46 Right-click and select Paste After Current Frame.
47 Now they are both combined into one animation.
48 Select All and change the frame properties to 25.
49 Resize and save as a gif.
You are all done!!!

Thanks for doing my tut,
Kali

Like OMG...Whatever... Tut

2009-07-17T11:41:00.003-05:00

This tutorial was created by using PSPX2 and it requires some knowledge of PSP.
This is also copyrighted by Kali @ Young at Heart Designs.

Supplies:
-Awesome kit "Her Highschool Years" Super Mega by Designs by Sarah: HERE
-I used incredible artwork of Jaime Kidd. To use her work you must purchase it and hold an active license. Do not use her work without permission. To get the tube you can go to HERE.
-Mask of Choice
-Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow (Used for Wording)
-Plug-in: Pentacom>Color Dot
-Font: Filex Girls

I applied sharpening to all layers to keep their original quality.

1 Open new canvas 700x700.
2 open your choice of frame. I used frame10.
3 Get your choice of paper and open it.
4 Resize to canvas size.
5 Get your magic wand tool and click in the center of frame.
6 Go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
7 Click on your newly added paper and go to Selections>Invert.
8 Hit delete on your keyboard and move the paper layer below your frame layer.
9 Open your choice of tube.
10 Resize and position where desired.
11 Duplicate your tube once.
12 Resize to be much smaller than the original one.
13 Move over to the left side of your original tube.
14 Duplicate this tube and then mirror the image.
15 Get your eraser tool and erase any of the tubes that are sticking out past the frame.
16 You are going to apply the default settings of Pentcom plug-in>Color Dot to both duplicated tubes.
17 Change the layer properties to Luminance Legecy.
18 Add your choice of elements from the kit.
19 Open the Like OMG and the Whatever word arts.
20 Resize and position where desired.
21 Get your text tool and font of choice.
22 Type out choice of wording.
23 Add copyrights.
24 Resize and save as png.

I hope you enjoyed my tut!
Thanks,
Kali

Worlds of Wonder Under the Rainbow (Animated) Tut

2009-07-15T23:36:00.004-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 and Animation Shop to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Awesome kit by Captivated Visions called "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and can be found HERE.
-Tube of Choice I used the artwork of Martin Abel, you will need a proper license to use his work which you can get by visiting CILM - HERE.
-Mask #1 by Gina's Gems: HERE
-Font: Magic School One
-Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow (Used for wording)

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open new canvas 700x700.
2 Open the frame02 from the kit.
3 Resize and position where desired.
4 Get your magic wand tool and click in the opening of the frame.
5 Go to Selections>Modify>Expand and put 10.
6 Open your choice of paper from the kit and go to Selections>Invert.
7 Hit delete on your keyboard.
8 Move the newly added paper to below the frame layer.
9 Open your choice of tube.
10 Resize and position where desired.
11 Open your choice of elements from the kit- I used a ton!
(**If you are doing the animation- make sure you use the rainbow.**)
12 Now click back on to your frame layer.
13 Duplicate the frame layer once.
14 Go to Image>Free Rotate and select Direction- Right and Degrees- Free: 10.00.
15 Hit Okay.
16 Now duplicate that layer and repear the rotation steps.
17 Now duplicate your tube and move it to be just above the paper layer.
18 Resize to be a tad smaller than the original.
19 Now click on the paper layer and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
20 Click on the duplicated tube layer and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
21 Change the layer properties to Luminance Legecy and the opacity to 35%.
22 Now go to the 1st layer and open your choice of paper.
23 Resize the paper to the canvas size.
24 Open the mask and minimize it.
25 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
26 In the drop down for Source select the mask and hit ok.
27 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
28 Resize the mask layer to be bigger.
29 Duplicate the mask layer.
30 Get your text tool and font of choice and type out desired wording.
31 Add a gradient glow to the wording.
32 Add copyrights.
33 If you are not doing the animation resize and save as a png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

34 Go to your 1st layer and get your paint bucket tool.
35 Flood fill white.
36 Now I need you to hide every layer above the rainbow layer- including the rainbow layer.
37 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
38 Paste as a new animation and minimize it.
39 Back in PSP, hide every layer that is below the rainbow layer- including the rainbow layer.
40 Unhide every layer above the rainbow layer.
41 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
42 Paste as a new animation and minimize it.
(You should have a total of 2 animations minimized.)
43 Back in PSP unhide the rainbow layer and copy it.
44 Go to Animation Shop and Paste as a new animation.
45 Still on the rainbow animation go to Effects>Insert Image Effect.
46 A pop-up box pops up. Under Effect select Rotate Colors.
47 Set the remaining settings to this: Effect Length: 2.0 and Frames per Second: 3 fps. Also make sure Animation Frame is selected.
48 Hit Okay.
(You should now have a total of 7 frames.)
49 Now go to your 1st animation of all layers below the rainbow layer you pasted and duplicate it til you have a total of 7.
50 Repeat for your 2nd animaiton of all layers above the rainbow layer.
51 Go back to your rainbow animation and select all.
52 Copy.
53 Go to your 1st animation and selection all.
54 Right-click on your 1st frame and select Paste into selected frame.
55 Line it up as it looked in PSP.
54 Now go to your 2nd animation and select all.
55 Copy.
56 Go back to your 1st animation that now includes all layers below the rainbow layer and the rainbow animation.
57 Right-click on the 1st frame and select Paste into selected frame.
58 Line it up as it looked in PSP.
59 Select all and change the frame properties to 55.
60 Resize and save as a gif.

You are all done!!

Thanks for doing my tut,
Kali

Hero Tut

2009-07-15T21:07:00.003-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP. This tut is very easy and not many steps.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Awesome kit by Candys Treats called "Hero" and can be found HERE.
-Incredible artwork by Pinup Toons and can be found HERE. You must purchase and have a valid license to use his work.
Please DON'T use his artwork without permission.
-Mask of choice
-Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
-Font: Ver Army

1 Open your choice of frame.
2 Open your choice of paper from the kit.
3 Get your magic wand and click in the opening of the frame.
4 Click on the newly added paper and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
5 Open your choice of wordart.
6 Resize and position where desired.
7 Open your choice of tube.
8 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference.
9 Go to your very 1st layer and open your choice of paper from the kit.
10 Resize to the canvas size.
11 Open the mask and minimize it.
12 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
13 Select the mask and hit ok.
14 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group and then resize the mask layer to be bigger.
15 Duplicate your mask layer.
16 Open your choice of elements from this wonderful kit.
17 Open the CT-Letters element.
18 Resize and position towards the bottom right of the canvas.
19 Get your text tool and font of choice and type out desired wording.
Type your wording over the CT-Letters element.
34 Add gradient glow to the wording.
35 Add copyrights.
36 Resize and save as png.

You are all done!!

I hope you like my tut!
Thanks,
Kali

And Many More... (Animated) Tut

2009-07-10T22:35:00.003-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 and Animation Shop to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Wonderful Artwork by Elias Chatzoudis and can be found HERE. You must purchase and have a valid license to use his work.
Please DON'T use his artwork without permission.
-Awesome Kit by Pimp'd Designz Dezigns called "And Many More" and can be found HERE.
-Mask #180 by WSL: HERE
-Font: QuigleyWiggly
-Plug-in>Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
-Plug-in>Xero>Fritillary

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open a new canvas 600x700.
2 Open frame-03.
3 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference.
4 Get your magic wand tool and click in the center of the frame.
5 Go to Selections>Modify>Expand and change it to 10.
6 Open your choice of paper.
7 Go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
8 Move the newly added paper layer to be below the frame layer.
9 Open your choice of tube.
10 Resize and position where desired.
11 Open your choice of elements from the kit.
12 Resize and position where desired.
13 Open the mask and minimize it.
14 Go to the very 1st layer and open your choice of paper from the kit.
15 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
16 In the drop down for Source select the Mask and hit ok.
17 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
18 Resize and make bigger.
19 Duplicate the mask layer and then merge together.
20 Get your text tool and font of choice.
21 Type out desired wording and add a gradient glow.
22 Add the copyrights.
23 If you are not doing the animation, resize and save as png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

24 Click on the background layer of the frame.
25 Duplicate it twice- giving you a total of 3.
26 Click on the original layer and go to Effects>Plug-in>Xero>Fritillary.
27 Apply these settings: 5-30-10-20.
28 Apply these settings to the duplicated layers:
5-30-10-30
5-30-10-40
29 Now click on the cake layers and repeat these steps for them.
30 Hide all duplicated layers- leaving only the original layers shown.
31 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
32 Paste as a new animation.
33 Back in PSP, hide the original layers and unhide the 1st duplicated layers.
34 Copy merge and go to AS.
35 Right-click on the frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
36 Back in PSP, hide the 1st set of duplicated layers and unhide the last set of duplicated layers.
37 Copy merge and go to AS.
38 Right-click on the current frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
39 Select all and change the frame properties to 55.
40 Resize and save as gif!
You are all done!!

Thanks,
Kali

Hollywood Stars (Animated) Tut

2009-07-10T15:36:00.004-05:00

To see actual size, click the example.

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 and Animation Shop to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Wonderful Artwork by Pinup Toons and can be found HERE . You must purchase and have a valid license to use his work.
Please DON'T use his artwork without permission.
-Incrediable Kit by TammyKat Dezigns called "Hollywood" and can be found HERE.
-Mask #3 by WSL: HERE
-Template #7 by Chica: HERE
-Font: SF Hollywood Hills Bold Italic
-Plug-in>Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open template and delete the copyright layer.
2 Delete the wordart layers and the heart layers.
3 Click on the circle layer and open your choice of paper.
4 Resize to canvas size and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
5 Click on the newly added paper and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
6 Delete the original circle layer.
7 Repeat Steps #:3-6 for all included layers in the template.
8 Open your choice of tube(s). I used a total of 3.
9 Resize and position where desired.
10 Open your desired elements from the kit.
11 Resize and position where desired.
12 Open the mask and minimize it.
13 Go to the very 1st layer and open your choice of paper.
14 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
15 In the drop down for Source select the mask.
16 Make sure Source luminance is selected and hit ok.
17 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
18 Resize the mask layer to be bigger.
19 Get your text tool and font of choice.
20 Type out any desired wording. I also used a gradient glow on the wording.
21 Add copyrights.
22 If you are not doing the animation resize and save as a png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

23 Go to the 1st layer and get your paint bucket tool.
24 Flood fill white.
25 Click on the the top tube you used for the filmstrip frame.
26 Duplicate it once- giving you 2 total.
27 Change the opacity for the duplicated tube to 50% and then hide the duplicated tube.
28 Repeat this for the other 2 tubes you used for the filmstrip frame except for these two hide the original tubes and keep the duplicated tubes shown.
29 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
30 Paste as a new animation.
31 Back in PSP, hide the top tube and unhide the top duplicated tube.
32 Hide the middle duplicated tube and unhide the original middle tube.
33 Copy merge and go to AS.
34 Right-click on your current frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
35 Back in PSP, hide the middle tube and unhide the middle duplicated tube.
36 Hide the bottom duplicated tube and unhide the original bottom tube
37 Copy merge and go to AS.
48 Right-click on your current frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
49 Select All and change frame properties to 55.
50 Resize and save as a gif and you are all done!!!

I hope you liked my tut!
Thanks,
Kali

Little Angel Sleeping Tut

2009-07-10T13:58:00.002-05:00

To see full size click on the example.

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Incrediable Kit by Scrapping Mar called "Starry Night" and can be found HERE.
-Mask #117 by WSL: HERE
-Image of choice- the photo I used is copyright and you may not use it.
-Font: James Fajardo
-Plug-in>Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open new canvas 600x700.
2 Open these elements from the kit: StarryNight_ScrappingMar14, StarryNight_ScrappingMar33, StarryNight_ScrappingMar31, StarryNight_ScrappingMar37,
StarryNight_ScrappingMar40, StarryNight_ScrappingMar39, StarryNight_ScrappingMar50, StarryNight_ScrappingMar52, StarryNight_ScrappingMar55,
StarryNight_ScrappingMar63, StarryNight_ScrappingMar66, StarryNight_ScrappingMar67, StarryNight_ScrappingMar70 and any other desired elements.
3 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference.
4 Click on frame in the smaller openings and get your magic wand tool.
5 Click in the opening of the frames and then go to Selections>Modify>Expand and put 10.
6 Open your choice of paper and then go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
7 Move the paper layers below the frames.
9 Resize and position where desired.
10 Open the mask and minimize it.
11 Go to the very 1st layer and open your choice of paper.
12 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
13 In the drop down for Source select the mask.
14 Make sure Source luminance is selected and hit ok.
15 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
16 Resize the mask layer to be bigger.
17 Get your text tool and font of choice.
18 Type out any desired wording. I also used a gradient glow on the wording.
19 Add copyrights.
20 Resize and save as a png.

I hope you liked my tut!
Thanks,
Kali

Dreaming of Paris (Animated) Tut

2009-07-09T22:37:00.002-05:00

To actual size of tag, click on the example.

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 and Animation Shop to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Wonderful Artwork by Pinup Toons and can be found HERE . You must purchase and have a valid license to use his work.
Please DON'T use his artwork without permission.
-Incredible Kit by Kristi w. called "Paris Chic" and can be found HERE.
-Mask of choice
-Font: JI Hidden Vines
-Plug-in>Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
-Plug-in>Eye Candy>HSB Noise
-Plug-in>Xero>Fritilary
-Plug-in>Alien Skin Xenofex 2>Constellation

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open new canvas 700x500.
2 Open the kristiw_parischic_frame2 and kristiw_icingonthecake_scallopframe from the kit.
3 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference.
4 Click on frame1 and get your magic wand tool.
5 Click in the opening of the frames and then go to Selections>Modify>Expand and put 10.
6 Open your choice of paper and then go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
7 Move the paper layers below the frames.
8 Open your choice of tube(s). I used a total of 2.
9 Resize and position where desired.
10 Open your desired elements from the kit.
11 Resize and position where desired.
12 Open the mask and minimize it.
13 Go to the very 1st layer and open your choice of paper.
14 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
15 In the drop down for Source select the mask.
16 Make sure Source luminance is selected and hit ok.
17 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
18 Resize the mask layer to be bigger.
19 Get your text tool and font of choice.
20 Type out any desired wording. I also used a gradient glow on the wording.
21 Add copyrights.
22 If you are not doing the animation resize and save as a png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

23 Go to the 1st layer and get your paint bucket tool.
24 Flood fill white.
25 Click on the background paper for the square frame.
26 Duplicate it twice.
27 Click on the original layer and go to Effects>Plug-in>Eye Candy>HSB Noise.
28 Leave the settings at default but hit random once and then ok.
29 Repeat for the other 2 background layers.
30 Hide both duplicated layers.
31 Click on the background paper for the circle frame.
32 Duplicate it twice.
33 Click on the original layer and go to Effects>Plug-in>Xero>Fritilary.
34 Apply these settings: 5-30-10-50
35 Apply these settings to the 2 duplicated layers:
5-30-10-60
5-30-10-40
36 Hide both duplicated layers.
37 Click on the Tower layer and duplicate twice.
38 Click on the original layer and go to Effects>Plug-in>Alien Skin Xenofex 2>Constellation.
39 Leave at default settings but change the color to keep original and hit random once.
40 Hit okay and repeat for the duplicated layers.
41 Hide duplicated layers.
42 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
43 Paste as a new animation.
44 Back in PSP, hide the original merged layer and unhide the 1st duplicated layer.
45 Copy merge and go to AS.
46 Right-click on your current frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
47 Back in PSP, hide the 1st duplicated merged layer and unhide the 2nd duplicated layer.
48 Right-click on your current frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
49 Select All and change frame properties to 75.
50 Resize and save as a gif and you are all done!!!

I hope you liked my tut!
Thanks,
Kali

Misfit Poision (Animated) Tut

2009-07-09T14:35:00.003-05:00

To see the actual size of tag, click on the example.

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.
This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 and Animation Shop to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Awesome kit by Missy Lynn's Sraps called "Poisioned Rock" and can be found HERE.
-Incredible artwork by Elias Chatzoudis and can be found HERE. You must purchase and have a valid license to use his work.
Please DON'T use his artwork without permission.
-Template #43 by Kristin from Wicked Scrapz: HERE
-Mask: HERE
-Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
-Plug-in: Greg's Factory>Pool Shadow
-Plug-in: DSB Flux>Bright Noise
-Font: Rockwell Extra Bold

1 Open template and delete the copyright layer.
2 Click on Star 1 layer.
3 Open your choice of paper from the kit.
4 Resize to canvas size.
5 Click back on the Star 1 layer.
6 Go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
7 Click on the newly added paper and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
8 Delete the original Star 1 layer.
9 Repeat the Steps #5-8 for all included layers in the template.
10 Open your choice of tube.
11 Open any desired elements from the kit.
12 Resize and position where desired.
13 Go to your very 1st layer and open your choice of paper from the kit.
14 Resize to the canvas size.
15 Open the mask and minimize it.
16 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
17 Select the mask and hit ok.
18 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group and then resize the mask layer to be bigger.
19 Duplicate the Mask layer and then merge both mask layers together.
20 Get your text tool and font of choice and type out desired wording.
21 Add noise and a gradient glow to the wording.
22 Add copyrights.
23 If you are not doing the animation resize and save as png or jpeg.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

24 Click on your mask layer and duplicate it twice.
25 Click on the original mask layer and go to Effects>Plug-in>DSB FLUX>Bright Noise.
26 Apply these settings: Intensity: 45 Direction: Mix and hit ok.
27 Apply these same settings to the other 2 mask layers.
28 Hide the 2 duplicated mask layers.
29 Click on the BIG Music Note background. (The layer underneath the "Misfits Rock It" Wording)
30 Duplicate this layer twice.
31 Click on the original music note background and go to Effects>Plug-in>Greg's Factory Output II>Pool Shadow.
32 Apply these settings: 50-50-50-50-50-50-160-59
33 Apply these settings to the 2 duplicated layers:
50-50-50-50-50-50-210-106
50-50-50-50-50-50-255-0
34 Hide both duplicate layers.
35 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
36 Paste as a new animation.
37 Back in PSP, hide both original layers and unhide the 1st duplicate layers for both mask layer and music note background layer.
38 Copy merge and go to AS.
39 Right-click on the frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
40 Back in PSP, hide both layers and unhide the last duplicated layers.
41 Copy merge and go to AS.
42 Right-click on the frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
43 Select all and change the frame properties to 55.
44 Resize and save as gif.
You are all done!!

Thanks,
Kali

Face It, You Want Me (Animated) Tut

2009-07-09T14:28:00.004-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 and Animation Shop to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Awesome kit by Candys Treats called "Opposites Attract" and can be found HERE.
-Incredible artwork by Ismael Rac and can be found HERE. You must purchase and have a valid license to use his work.
Please DON'T use his artwork without permission.
-Template #3 by Beth from the Creative Misfit Creations Template Challenge: HERE
-Mask #192 by WSL: HERE
-Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
-Plug-in: Penta.com>Jeans
-Font: Mistral

1 Open template and delete the copyright layer.
2 Click on LT Gray Vert Line 2.
3 Open your choice of paper from the kit.
4 Resize to canvas size.
5 Click back on the LT Gray Vert Line 2.
6 Go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
7 Click on the newly added paper and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
8 Delete the original LT Gray Vert Line 2 layer.
9 Repeat the Steps #5-8 for all included layers in the template.
10 Click on the wordart layer.
11 Resize to be a little bigger.
12 Add gradient glow to it.
13 Open your choice of tube.
14 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference.
15 Duplicate your tube twice.
16 Move the duplicated tubes to be above the small frame rectangles.
17 Make sure only of each is in one of each small frame rectangle.
18 Click on the top small frame rectangle and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
19 Click on the top duplicate tube and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
20 Go to Selections>Select None.
21 Repeat for the 2nd duplicated tube and the bottom small frame rectangle.
22 Now change the layer properties for both to luminance legacy.
23 **ONLY DO THIS STEP IF YOU ARE NOT DOING THE ANIMATION** Click on the bottom duplicated tube and go to Effects>Plug-in>Penta.com>Jeans.
24 Apply default settings and hit ok.
25 Open any desired elements from the kit.
26 Resize and position where desired.
27 Go to your very 1st layer and open your choice of paper from the kit.
28 Resize to the canvas size.
29 Open the mask and minimize it.
30 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
31 Select the mask and hit ok.
32 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group and then resize the mask layer to be bigger.
33 Get your text tool and font of choice and type out desired wording.
34 Add gradient glow to the wording.
35 Add copyrights.
36 If you are not doing the animation resize and save as png or jpeg.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

37 Click on the top duplicated tube and duplicate again.
38 Move the duplicated tube down to the bottom small frame rectangle.
39 Line it up just like the other tube.
40 Go to Effects>Plug-in>Penta.com>Jeans and apply the default settings.
41 Hide this layer.
42 Now click on the original bottom tube and duplicate again.
43 Move this new layer up to the top small frame rectangle and line it up just like the original one.
44 Hide this newly added layers.
45 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
46 Paste as a new animation.
47 Back in PSP, hide both duplicated tube layers that are seen and unhide the 2 that are hidden.
48 Copy merge and go to AS.
49 Right-click on the frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
50 You should have 2 frames and select all.
51 Change the frame properties to 100.
52 Resize and save as gif.
You are all done!!

I hope you like my tut!
Thanks,
Kali

Big Top Circus (Animated) Tut

2009-07-07T12:04:00.002-05:00

To see full size of tag, click on the example.

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop. This tut is very easy and not many steps.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 and Animation Shop to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Tube of Choice I used the artwork of Pinuptoons, you will need a proper license to use his work which you can get by visiting CILM - HERE.
-Mask #197 by Vix: HERE
-Template #2 by Sara and can be found HERE.
-Awesome Circus Elements by Twinks Twaddles and can be found and downloaded HERE.
-Paper Pack: HERE (If you created these papers, please let me know so I can give proper credit.)
-Font: Carnivalee Freakshow
-Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow (Used for wording)

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open template and delete the copyright and Heart layers.
2 Add a new raster layer and move this to the very bottom making it the 1st layer.
3 Get your paint bucket tool and flood fill white.
4 Click on the rectangle 1 layer and open your choice of paper.
5 Click back on rectangle 1 layer and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
6 Click on the newly added paper and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
7 Delete the original rectangle 1 layer.
6 Repeat Steps #:4-7 for all included layers in the template.
7 Open the snow cones machine, popcorn machine, cotton candy machine, giraffe, monkey and lion elements.
8 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference. But try to set up the way I did in order for you to be able to figure out my animation steps.
9 Open any other circus elements from Twinks site that you want to use.
10 Resize and position where desired.
11 Go to your very first layer and open your choice of paper.
12 Move this newly added paper layer to the bottom making it the 1st layer.
13 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
14 In the drop down window for Source select the mask.
15 Hit ok.
16 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
17 Resize the mask layer to make it bigger.
18 Get your text tool and font of choice.
19 Type out any desired wording. I added a gradient glow to my wording as well.
20 Add copyrights.
21 If you are not doing the animation resize and save as a png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

22 It is very hard to explain but take a look at my example and you will be able to figure out how to do the animation.
23 Anytime you uhide an animal or machine make sure you copy merge and paste into Animation Shop.
I ended up with 8 frames.
24 Select All and change the frame properties to 85.
24 Resize and save as gif.
You are all done!!!

Thanks for doing my tut,
Kali

Walk the Plank (Animated) Tut

2009-07-05T13:07:00.002-05:00

Boy Version

Girl Version

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 and Animation Shop to create this tut.

Supplies:
-IAdorable Kit by Kristi W. at Scrappin Divaz Designz called "Walk the Plank" and can be found HERE.
-Awesome artwork by Joel Adams and her artwork can be found HERE. You must have permission to use her artwork and hold a license. Please do not use without purchasing the artwork.
-Font: Pirates Gold
-Plug-in>Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
-Mask #297 by WSL: HERE
-Templated #1 by Sara's Sinful Creations: HERE

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open new template.
2 Delete the copyright layer.
3 Click on the Circle layer.
4 Open your choice of paper and resize to canvas size.
5 Click back on the Circle Layer and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
6 Click on the newly added paper layer and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
7 Delete the original Circle layer.
8 Repeat Steps #: 3-7 for all included layers in the template.
9 Open the water element from the kit.
10 Resize to the width of the canvas.
11 Mirror it so you can see the waves good.
12 Now duplicate it and then mirror again.
13 Move the duplicated layer down a bit.
14 Duplicate it one more time and mirror it.
15 Move this duplicated layer down a little bit that way the bottom of the canvas is waves.
16 Merge all the water layers together and move this layer under the Rectangle 1 layer.
17 Add the sand element at the bottom of the canvas.
18 Open your choice of tube.
19 Resize and position where desired.
20 Duplicate the tube and move the duplicated tube under the frame layer and just above the squares.
21 Get your eraser tool and erase any of the tube that is sticking out past the frames.
22 For both the duplicated tube change the layer properties to Luminance Legecy.
23 Open desired elements from the kit.
24 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference.
25 Click on your water layer and open the bubbles element from the kit.
26 Resize and position where desired.
27 Duplicate the bubbles how many times you want. What I did was duplicated it 10 times and some I resized to be smaller and some I mirrored.
This way it looks like a bunch of bubbles.
28 Get your eraser tool and erase any bubbles that you don't want showing in certain places.
29 Get your text tool and font of choice.
30 Type out any desired wording. Add gradient glow to the wording too.
31 Add copyrights.
32 If you are not doing the animation resize and save as a png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

33 Unhide the background layer.
34 Duplicate the tube again.
35 On the newly duplicated tube change the opacity to 50%.
36 Click on the bubbles layer.
37 Duplicate it and then flip the image.
38 Position to look a little higher than the first set of bubbles.
39 Again, get your eraser tool and erase any bubbles you do not want.
40 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
41 Paste as a new animation.
42 Back in PSP, hide the 1st ones and unhide the 2nd ones.
43 Copy merge and go to AS.
44 Right-click your frame and Select Paste After Current Frame.
45 In AS, select all frames and change the frame properties to 75.
46 Resize and save as gif.
You are all done!!!

Thanks for doing my tut,
Kali

Seaside (Animated) Tut

2009-07-05T01:28:00.002-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop. This tut is very easy and not many steps.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 and Animation Shop to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Incrediable Kit by Just a Girl's Designs called "Sea Side" and can be found HERE.
-Awesome artwork by Elias Chatzoudis and his artwork can be found HERE. You must have permission to use his artwork and hold a license. Please do not use without purchasing the artwork.
-Font: KF Pizazz
-Plug-in>Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
-Plug-in>Eye Candy 4000>Jiggle

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open new canvas 650x550.
2 Open your choice of paper and resize to the canvas size.
3 Open the sand element of choice from the kit.
4 Resize and position where desired.
5 If you choose the sand I did you will need to duplicate it and then move it over so the whole bottom is covered.
6 Open the dock element and position where desired.
7 Open your choice of tube.
8 Resize and position where desired.
10 Open desired elements from the kit.
11 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference.
12 Get your text tool and font of choice.
13 Type out any desired wording.
14 Add copyrights.
15 If you are not doing the animation resize and save as a png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

16 Click on your background layer and duplicate it 3 times- giving you a total of 4.
17 Click on the 1st one and go to Effects>Plug-in>Eye Candy 4000>Jiggle.
18 Apply these settings to the layer:
Movement Type: Turbulence
Bubble Size: 80.49
Warp Amount: 3.10
Twist: 20
Seamless Tile Unchecked
Click Random Seed once.
19 Repeat Step #18 for all the background layers.
20 Now either click on the boat element or open the boat element.
21 Duplicate it 3 times giving you a total of 4.
22 Click on the second boat and go to Image>Free Rotate.
23 Apply these settings: Direction- Right Degrees- 10 and hit ok.
24 Click on the 4th boat and go to Image>Free Rotate.
25 Apply these settings: Direction- Left Degrees- 10 and hit ok.
26 Hide all background layers and boat layers except the 1st ones.
27 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
28 Paste as a new animation.
29 Back in PSP, hide the 1st ones and unhide the 2nd ones.
30 Copy merge and go to AS.
31 Right-click your frame and Select Paste After Current Frame.
32 Repeat this process until all layers have been pasted after current frame.
You should have a total of 4 frames.
33 In AS, select all frames and change the frame properties to 55.
34 Resize and save as gif.
You are all done!!!

Thanks for doing my tut,
Kali

Rocker Chick Tut

2009-07-05T01:00:00.003-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP. This tut is very easy and not many steps.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Incrediable Kit by Twinky Dezines called "Girlz Rock" and can be found HERE.
-Awesome artwork by Isamel Rac and this is a free tube made for the Creative Misfit Forum which can be found HERE. You must have permission to use his artwork. Please do not use without permission.
-Font: VTKS Distress
-Template by Aiya for the Creative Misfits Creations Template Challange #2: HERE
-Mask #5 by Ginas Gem: HERE

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open template and delete the copyright and background layer.
2 Click on the Thin Rectangles layer.
3 Open your choice of paper and click back on the Thin Rectangles layer.
4 Go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
5 Click on the newly added paper and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
6 Delete the original Thin Rectangles layer.
7 Repeat Steps #:2-6 for all included layers in the template..
8 Open your choice of tube.
9 Resize and position where desired.
10 Open desired elements from the kit.
11 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference.
12 Go to your very first layer and open your choice of paper.
13 Move this layer to the bottom- making it the 1st layer.
14 Open the mask and minimize it.
15 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
16 In the drop down for Source select the mask and hit ok.
17 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
18 Resize the mask layer to be bigger.
19 Duplicate the mask layer and then go to Image>Mirror.
20 Then go to Image>Flip.
21 Merge the mask layers and then duplicate again.
22 Get your text tool and font of choice.
23 Type out any desired wording.
24 Add copyrights.
25 Resize and save as a png.
You are all done!!!

Thanks for doing my tut,
Kali

Down at the Pond (Animated) Tut

2009-07-04T10:44:00.003-05:00

To see actual size of tag- click on the example.

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop. This tut is very easy and not many steps.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 and Animation Shop to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Wonderful Artwork by Gorjuss and can be found HERE. You must purchase and have a valid license to use her work.
Please DON'T use her artwork without permission.
-Incrediable Kit by Grunge & Glitter Scraps called "At the Pond" and can be found HERE. It is part of the Starving Artist Collab.
-Mask: HERE
-Font: AlphaClouds

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open new canvas 700x500. Flood fill white.
2 Open the Frame3 from the kit.
3 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference.
4 Get your magic wand tool and click in the opening of the frame.
5 Go to Selections>Modify>Expand>5.
6 Open your choice of paper and go to Selections>Invert. Hit delete ony our keyboard.
7 Open your choice of tube.
8 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference.
9 Open your desired elements from the kit.
10 Resize and position where desired.
11 Get your text tool and font of choice.
12 Type out any desired wording.
13 Go to your very 1st layer and open the mask.
14 Minimize mask.
15 Open your choice of paper.
16 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
17 In the drop down for Source select the mask and hit ok.
18 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
19 Resize the mask layer to be bigger and duplicate it twice to make it more visible.
20 Add copyrights.
21 If you are not doing the animation resize and save as a png or jpeg.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

22 Open your cloud of choice from the kit.
22 Position where desired.
23 Paste and resize several making it look as a sky full of clouds.
24 Merge all the cloud layers.
25 Move this layer to be right above the paper layer you used as the background for the frame.
26 Reposition this layer to be all the way over to the right of the canvas where you barely see the clouds in the frame area.
27 Duplicate this layer and move the duplicated layer over a little bit to the left. Hold the shift key and it will keep it steady.
28 Now duplicate this new layer and repeat.
29 Keep doing this until you have moved the clouds all the way over to the left of the canvas.
30 Now get your eraser tool and erase any of the cloud layers that stick out past the frame layer so they are only confined in the frame area.
31 Hide all cloud layers and copy merge.
32 Go to Animations Shop and paste as a new animation.
33 Back in PSP, unhide the 1st cloud layer.
34 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
35 Right-click on your frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
36 Back in PSP, hide the 1st cloud layer and unhide the 2nd cloud layer.
37 Copy merge and go to AS.
38 Right-click on the current frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
39 Repeat this process until you have unhidden all the cloud layers.
40 Select all, change the frame properties to 85 and resize.
41 Save as a gif.
You are all done!!!

Thanks for doing my tut,
Kali

Rock Paper Scissors Tut

2009-07-02T17:04:00.001-05:00

To see the actual size, click on the example.

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP. This tut is very easy and not many steps.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Incrediable Kit by Lliella Designs with Sweet Shoppe Designs called "Rollicking" and can be found HERE.
-Image of choice- I used a photo of my son and it is copyrighted so please do not use it.
-Mask of choice
-Plug-in>Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
-Font: Sketch Block

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open new canvas 700x700.
2 Open the Frame2 from the kit.
3 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example as a reference.
4 Open these elements from the kit as well:
border, circle, clotherspin, Play wordart, Laught wordart, marble4, paint1, paint2, paperhat1, paperstar2, rps paper, stacksquare1
5 Open any other desired elements from the kit.
6 Resize and position where desired.
7 Open your choice of photo.
8 Resize and position under the frame layer.
9 Get your eraser tool and erase any of the photo sticking out past the frame.
10 Open you mask and minimize it.
11 Open your choice of paper.
12 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
13 In the drop down for Source select your mask and hit ok.
14 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
15 Resize the mask layer to be bigger.
16 Get your text tool and font of choice.
17 Type out any desired wording.
18 Add a gradient glow- width 3, color white and settings set on FAT to the wording.
19 Add copyrights.
20 Resize and save as a png.
You are all done!!!

Thanks for doing my tut,
Kali

American Spirit Tut

2009-07-02T16:44:00.002-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP. This tut is very easy and not many steps.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Incrediable Kit by Traci Reed with Sweet Shoppe Designs called "American Spirit" and can be found HERE.
-Image of choice- I used a photo of my son and this is copyright so please do not use it!
-Plug-in>Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open new canvas 700x700.
2 Open the Frame1 from the kit.
3 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example as a reference.
4 Open these elements from the kit as well:
banner2, button2, feltstar, feltstar2, firecracker1, firecracker2, frame2, frame3, glitterspray, pompom1, ribbon1, ribbon2, ribbon3, word-pride
5 Open any other desired elements from the kit.
6 Resize and position where desired.
7 Click on your circle frame and get your magic wand tool.
8 Click on one of the circles of the frame.
9 Open your choice of paper and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
10 Repeat this for the other 2 circles.
10 Open your choice of photo.
12 Resize and position under the rectangle frame layer.
13 Get your text tool and font of choice.
14 Type out any desired wording.
15 Add a gradient glow- width 3, color white and settings set on FAT to the wording.
16 Add copyrights.
17 Resize and save as a png.
You are all done!!!

Thanks for doing my tut,
Kali

Summer Fun (Animated) Tut

2009-07-02T15:50:00.002-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 and Animation Shop to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Incrediable Kit by Lynn with Moo Designs called "Fun and Fancy Free" and can be found HERE.
-Beautiful artwork by Pinup Toons and his artwork can be found HERE. You must have permission to use his artwork and hold a license. Please do not use without purchasing the artwork.
-Mask #299 by WSL: HERE
-Rainbow Coffi Cloud Tubes: HERE
-Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
-Font: Austrailian Sunrise

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open new canvas 700x700.
2 Flood Fill White.
2 Open the moo_funandfancyfree_frame1 from the kit.
3 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example as a reference.
4 Open these elements from the kit as well:
glitter, beachball, beachbucket, beachshovel, crab1, crab2, flower1, flower2, kite, palmtree, sandcastle, sun, surfboard2, and waterfloat.
5 Open any other desired elements from the kit and the supplied cloud tubes.
6 Resize and position where desired.
7 Open your choice of paper.
8 Resize and position under the frame layer.
9 Get your eraser tool and erase any of the paper that are sticking out past the frame.
10 Open your choice of tube.
11 Resize and position where desired.
12 Open the mask and minimize it.
13 Go to your 1st layer and open your choice of paper.
14 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
15 In the drop down for Source select the mask and hit ok.
16 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
17 Get your text tool and font of choice.
18 Type out any desired wording.
19 Add a gradient glow- width 3, color white and settings set on FAT to the wording.
20 Add copyrights.
21 If you are not doing the animation resize and save as a png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

22 Place the kit element from the kit at the upper left hand side of the canvas.
23 Make it look as if only half of it is on the canvas.
24 Duplicate this layer and move the duplicated layer over a little bit and move it a little down to make it look as if it is floating in the air.
25 Duplicate the layer again and move the newly duplicated layer over a little bit and move it back up.
26 Repeat these steps until you no longer see the kite anymore. I ended up having a total of 5 kite layers.
27 Rename these kite1, kite2 and so on.
28 Hide all kite layers.
29 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
30 Paste as a new animation.
31 Back in PSP, unhide the kite1 layer.
32 Copy merge and go to AS.
33 Right-click the current frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
34 Back in PSP, unhide the kite2 layer.
35 Copy merge and go to AS.
36 Right-click the current frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
37 Repeat this until you no longer see the kite on the canvas. I ended up with a total of 6 frames.
38 Click on the 1st frame and change the frame properties to 100.
39 Select all the remaining frames and change the frame properties to 75.
40 Resize and save as a gif and you are all done!!!

I hope you enjoyed my tut!
Thanks,
Kali

You are all done!!!

Thanks for doing my tut,
Kali

I Will Never Forget Tut

2009-07-02T11:33:00.003-05:00

To see tag full size please click on the actual tag.

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP. This tut is very easy and not many steps.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Incrediable Kit by Designs by Ali called "I Will Never Forget" and can be found HERE.
- Beautiful artwork by Rachel Tallamy and her artwork can be found HERE. You must have permission to use her artwork and hold a license. Please do not use without purchasing the artwork.
-Image of choice- Please do not use the ones I used- they are copyright!
-Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
-Font: Exmouth

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open new canvas 700x600.
2 Open the DBA Frame 2 from the kit.
3 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example as a reference.
4 Open these elements from the kit as well:
Angel Wings 1, Bible 1, Baby Shoes, Flower 14, Gem Flower 1, Glitter Splash 2, Glitter Trail 1, Scattered Mess 1
Scattered Mess 2, Star 2, and Star 3.
5 Open any other desired elements from the kit.
6 Resize and position where desired.
7 Open your choice of photos.
8 Resize and position under the frame layer.
9 Get your eraser tool and erase any of the photos that are sticking out past the frame.
10 Open your choice of tube.
11 Resize and position where desired.
12 Get your text tool and font of choice.
13 Type out any desired wording.
14 Add a gradient glow- width 3, color white and settings set on FAT to the wording.
15 Add copyrights.
16 Resize and save as a png.
You are all done!!!

Thanks for doing my tut,
Kali

Red White & Blue Tut

2009-07-01T13:09:00.003-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP. This tut is very easy and not many steps.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Incrediable Kit by Gothic Inspirations called "Red White & Blue" and can be found HERE.
-Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
-Image of Choice- I used a photo of my daughter and this is copyright so please do not use it.
-Font: USStarsNStripes

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open new canvas 700x700.
2 Open the Frame2 from the kit.
3 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example as a reference.
4 Open these elements from the kit as well:
Balloon, Beads, ClusterPin, GlitterSprayRed&Blue, HeartPatriotic, Pass4th, Popcorn, Stars1, SwirlyDesigner2
5 Open any other desired elements from the kit.
6 Resize and position where desired.
7 Open the WordArt4 from the kit.
8 Resize and positon to the bottom right hand side.
9 Add a small gradient glow to any elements of your choice.
10 Open your choice of photo.
12 Resize and position under the frame layer.
13 Get your text tool and font of choice.
14 Type out any desired wording.
15 Add a gradient glow- width 3, color white and settings set on FAT to the wording.
16 Add copyrights.
17 Resize and save as a png.
You are all done!!!

Thanks for doing my tut,
Kali

Kali Got an Award!!!

2009-07-01T11:32:00.002-05:00

Thank you Kristi for the wonderful award this truly means alot to me.
We would like to pass this award on to the following wonderful ladies.
They truly are special and do beautiful work.

Jessica-http://gothicinspirations.blogspot.com/?zx=2f9ee3a77dba70c4
Tamara-http://normsbaby.blogspot.com/
Rachel-http://blog.captivatedvisions.co.uk/
Stina-http://designedbystina.blogspot.com/
Missy-http://divineintentionz.blogspot.com/?zx=ba9291ca945c723

Cake Icing (Animated) Tut

2009-07-01T10:44:00.002-05:00

To See the Actual Size- Please click in the Tag!!

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.
This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 and Animation Shop to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Wonderful Artwork by Pinup Toons and can be found HERE . You must purchase and have a valid license to use his work.
Please DON'T use his artwork without permission.
-Incrediable Kit by Kristi w. called "Icing on the Cake" and can be found HERE.
-Mask #117 by WSL: HERE
-Font: Patterns & Dots
-Plug-in>Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
-Plug-in>DSB Flux>Bright Noise

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open new canvas 900x700- we will resize later.
2 Open the kristiw_icingonthecake_frame1 and kristiw_icingonthecake_frame2 from the kit.
3 Resize and position where desired. I also duplicate frame2 to make 2 of them.
Use my example for reference.
4 Click on frame1 and get your magic wand tool.
5 Click in the opening of the frame and then go to Selections>Modify>Expand and put 4.
6 Open your choice of paper and then go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
7 Move the paper layer below the frame.
8 Open your choice of tube(s). I used a total of 3.
9 Resize and position where desired.
10 Open your desired elements from the kit.
11 Resize and position where desired.
12 Open the mask and minimize it.
13 Go to the very 1st layer and open your choice of paper.
14 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
15 In the drop down for Source select the mask.
16 Make sure Source luminance is selected and hit ok.
17 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
18 Resize the mask layer to be bigger.
19 Get your text tool and font of choice.
20 Type out any desired wording. I also used a gradient glow on the wording.
21 Add copyrights.
22 If you are not doing the animation resize and save as a png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

23 Go to the 1st layer and get your paint bucket tool.
24 Flood fill white.
25 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Visible.
26 Get your magic wand tool.
27 Click on anything you want to animate. Hold down the shift key as you click so you can select more than one area.
28 Duplicate your merged layer twice giving you 3 total.
29 Click back on the original merged layer.
30 Go to Effects>Plug-ins>DSB Flux>Bright Noise.
31 Change it to 55 and make sure Mix is selected and apply.
32 Repeat Steps #:30-31 for both the duplicated merged layers.
33 Hide both duplicated layers.
34 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
35 Paste as a new animation.
36 Back in PSP, hide the original merged layer and unhide the 1st duplicated layer.
37 Copy merge and go to AS.
38 Right-click on your current frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
39 Back in PSP, hide the 1st duplicated merged layer and unhide the 2nd duplicated layer.
40 Right-click on your current frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
41 Select All and resize.
42 Save as a gif and you are all done!!!

I hope you liked my tut!
Thanks,
Kali

Summer Meadow Tutorial By Sher

2009-07-01T10:05:00.004-05:00

This Tutorial was written by me on July 1, 2009 . Any similarities is purely coincidental. You must have a working Knowledge of psp and animation shop t0 do this tutorial.

Today I'm using the beautiful work of Caron Vinson. You must have a license to use her tubes. You can get her beautiful tubes and the license Here

The scrap kit was designed by Sensual Posers , Thanks Emma for the Beautiful Kit!You can get this Beautiful kit from her store Here

The template I'm using was made by Lorna you can get it Here
The font I'm using is al heavenly you can get it Here
The animations are in my supplies Here
Filter I used is Alien skin xenofex 2 (Little Puffy Clouds)
You can get Here
dsb flux Here

Ok lets get going! :)
Open the template in psp , copy and close original.
Delete the copyright layer, and the dotted line layers.
Go to Image and resize the canvas to 600x600 and flood fill this layer with color of choice
or use the one I chose #fbe2d4
Select the Grey line layer in you pallet and go to selections, select all,
float, defloat, Open a paper of choice and copy and paste it as a new layer,
go to selections, invert, hit delete on your keyboard and select none.
Select the black rectangle layer in your pallet, go to selections, select all, float , defloat, open a paper of choice , copy and paste as a new layer, invert, hit delete on your keyboard, select none.
Go to effects , plug ins alien skin xenofex 2 and select little puffy clouds and apply to this layer.
Click on the frame layer and using your magic wand click inside the dark Grey part, and copy and paste a paper of choice , selections, invert, hit delete on your keyboard, select none.
Click on this frame Layer again, using the magic wand click on the inside frame part, open a paper of choice and copy and paste it as a new layer, selections, invert, hit delete on your keyboard, select none.
Click back on this frame layer again and using magic wand click on the outside
frame , choose a color from your tube, I used #c6a8cg and flood fill with this color, select none.
Open Your tube up in psp and select the layer with the two butterflies, copy and paste as a new layer, resizing to 80% and placing where desires or see my tag for placement.
Copy and paste the butterfly layer from your tube and place it where desired.
Add any other elements you want from the kit and resize and place where desired.
I used bow 5, flower 25, the fence , the stump, and the daisys.
I placed them all on a seperate layer an d gave them a drop shadow

Add text and place where desired.
I chose to use the text from scripture.

For everything there is a season
And a time for every purpose under Heaven
Ecclesiastes 3:11

Re size all layers to 500x500
click on Top layer, select all, modify, contract by 15, invert, add a new raster layer and flood fill this with a color from tube, selections, select none.
click on this new layer and go to effects, plugins, deflux, bright noise, using intensity 28 mix ok
Repeat it once more.

Add copyrights
If you don't plan on animating this tag , merge all layers and your done.

If you plan on animating lets go!
In animation shop open the animations and minimize for now
In psp close off the girl tube, the bow, the stump,and the flower, go to edit, copy special copy merge , take to animation shop and paste as a new animation, copy this layer 7 times.
Back to psp close off the layers you have opened, and open the ones you have closed. This time only the girl tube layer , the stump layer, the flower layer and the bow layer should be open. Go to edit, copy special , copy merge and take to animation shop , paste this as a new animation and
copy it 6 times so you have 7 layers, go to edit , select all, copy , and paste this into your original animation and postioning it where it needs to go.
Maximize the star 1 animation and select all , copy,
Click on your tag animation and select all and paste the star 1 which is vertical, around the vertical side of inside frame. repeat this 3 more times on the vertical sides. Open the star 2 and repeat this on the horizontal sides of the inside frame.
On the tag animation go to edit, select all , copy and click on the last frame and select it , copy after selected frames. You should have 14 frames now. Click on last frame of this animation and copy and paste after current frame so you have 15.
Maximize the butterflies animation and edit, select all, copy into selected frames. Repeat this step to the numbers of butterflies you want. I did this 3 times total.
Once you have done all this Run your animation and if you like what
you have created, save as a gif and your done.
Thanks for trying my Tutorial!

Huggies
Sher

Sherry got An Award

2009-06-30T10:54:00.005-05:00

I received an award from Citygurl Thanks so much Sweetie!
I want to pass this award to some ladies that have been so helpful to me.
One goes to Zalinka for her Beautiful kits that I adore
http://zalinka1.blogspot.com
Lorna for her Beautiful Templates
http://simplysensationsscraps.blogspot.com
Babs for her Beautiful Scrapkits
http://babsbitzybeez.blogspot.com
And Emma for her Beautiful Scrapkits
http://sensualposers.blogspot.com

Thanks ladies yall deserve this Award more than I do!

Nurse Nikki (Animated) Tut

2009-06-30T10:01:00.003-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 and Animation Shop to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Mask: HERE
Template #5 by Sara and can be found HERE.
-Incrediable Kit by Soxsational Scraps called "Nurse Nikki" and can be found HERE.
-Font: Tattoo Ink

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open template and delete the copyright and Heart layers.
2 Click on the Bracket Shape layer and open your choice of paper.
3 Click back on Bracket Shape layer and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
4 Click on the newly added paper and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
5 Delete the original Bracket Shape layer.
6 Repeat Steps #:2-5 for all included layers in the template.
7 Open the TW-NurseNikki1 and TW-NurseNikki2 from the kit.
8 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference.
9 Open TWNikki-Needle, TWNikki-Stethoscope, TW-Nurse-Bandaide, TW-Nurse-Blook Drip2, TW-Nurse-Blood Drip3, TW-Nurse-Clip Board,
TW-Nurse Hospital and any other elements you desire from the kit.
10 Resize and position where desired.
11 Open the mask layer and minimize it.
12 Go to your very first layer and open your choice of paper.
13 Move this newly added paper layer to the bottom making it the 1st layer.
14 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
15 In the drop down window for Source select the mask.
16 Hit ok.
17 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
18 Resize the mask layer to make it bigger.
19 Get your text tool and font of choice.
20 Type out any desired wording.
21 Add copyrights.
22 If you are not doing the animation resize and save as a png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

23 Go to your 1st layer and add a new raster layer.
24 Move the new raster layer to the bottom making it the 1st layer.
25 Get your paint bucket tool and flood fill white.
26 Open TW-Nurse-Heart from the kit.
27 Position where desired.
28 Duplicate the heart and resize to be a little smaller than the original one.
29 Duplicate the smaller heart and resize to be a little smaller than the 2nd heart.
30 Hide all heart layers except the original one.
31 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
32 Paste as a new animation.
33 Back in PSP, hide the original heart and unhide the 2nd heart which should be the medium size heart.
34 Copy merge and go to AS.
35 Right-click on the frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
36 Back in PSP, hide the 2nd heart and unhide the smallest heart.
37 Copy merge and got AS.
38 Right-click on the frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
39 Go to your frame that has the medium heart and copy.
40 Go to your very last fram and right click.
41 Select Paste after current frame.
42 Select All and change the frame properties to 55.
43 Resize and save as gif.
You are all done!!!

Thanks for doing my tut,
Kali

Rock Angel Tut

2009-06-29T12:37:00.002-05:00

To see full size click on the example.

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP. This tut is very easy and not many steps.

This tut was written and copyright by Kali at Young at Heart Designs.
I used PSPX2 to create this tut.

Supplies:
-Wonderful Artwork by Ismael Rac and can be found HERE . You must purchase and have a valid license to use his work.
Please DON'T use his artwork without permission.
-Incrediable Kit by Grunge & Glitter Scraps called "Rock Angel" and can be found HERE.
-Template #8 by Scrapity Scrap and can be found HERE.
-Font: Hard Rock

I have added a drop shadow to pretty much every layer and I also sharpened all elements if I resized them so they maintained the same
quality as the original one.

1 Open template and delete the copyright and white background layer.
2 Click on the Raster 4 layer and open your choice of paper.
3 Click back on Raster 4 and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
4 Click on the newly added paper and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
5 Delete the original Raster 4 layer.
6 Repeat Steps #:2-5 for all included layers in the template.
7 Open your choice of tube.
8 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference.
9 Open your desired elements from the kit.
10 Resize and position where desired. Use your eraser tool to erase any of the tube you do not want sticking out.
11 Get your text tool and font of choice.
12 Type out any desired wording.
13 Add copyrights.
14 Resize and save as a png.
You are all done!!!

Thanks for doing my tut,
Kali

A Little Bird Told Me Animated Tutorial By Sher

2009-06-28T09:44:00.004-05:00

This tutorial was written By Me On June 28, 2009 and similarities is purely
coincidental. Im using the beautiful work of Keith Garvey, you must have a license to use his tubes. You can get his tubes and license Here
The Scrap kit is called Sweet Magnolia and it was created by Zalinka ,Thanks Sweetie for this Beautiful free kit! you can get it Here
This is a full size kit and you will have to work a little on the resizing of the elements but it will be well worth it! Its so Beautiful!!
The font for the title is Libby script you can get it Here
The font For the name is called Good Vibrations and it is a PTU font so I cant provide it, any pretty
script font will work.
The Mask is Vix's mask 95 you can get her cool masks Here
The bling is in my supplies . I obtained it on a random search in 4 shared. Lisa I would love to give you the credit for creating such a Beautiful bling, I did a search on the group in the copywrite layer and couldnt find you to properly ask you for the usage. If you find this tutorial and want the credit for the bling please email me so I can add it to this tutorial.
If you dont want me to use this , please email me and I will take it it off this tag
My Supplies are Here
Plug ins Xenofex you can get a demo version Here
You must have a working knowledge of Psp and Animation shop to do this
tutorial. Remember it is just a guide to a fairly simple tutorial. You can use any tubes you wish and any kit.

Ok lets get going

1.Open a new layer 600x600
flood fill white

2. Open the mask in psp and minimize it for now
2.Open the bling in Animation shop and leave open till we are ready for animations.
3. Open a frame of choice I used element 14 and resize to your liking , then copy and paste it in center of your canvas.
4. Using your magic wand tool click in center of frame and copy and paste a new paper ~ go
to selections ~ invert~ hit delete on keyboard~ move this layer under frame.
5. Go to effects~ plug ins ~ xenofex~little puffy clouds~ click ok
6.Open frame 9 and resize to your liking and copy and paste it as a new layer over the other frame.
7. Start adding all you Beautiful elements , resizing then and placing them where desired or see my tag for placements.
8. Add drop shadows of choice to all you elements.
9. Add the tube you wish to use, resize to your liking, and place where desired,or see my tag for
Placement, add a slight drop shadow and sharpen a little.
10. When you have everything the way you want, Go to image and resize all layers to 500x500
Add your copyrights, names , text ect.
If you do not wanna animate this tag merge all layers and your done.

Are you ready to animate this?
Ok lets go!
1.In animation shop go to windows cascade and then to view zoom out by 1
delete the first layer. You should have 5 layer left.
2 . In psp go to edit~ copy special ~ copy Merge~
take this tag now to animation shop and paste as a new animation
Duplicate it 4 times so we have the same number of frames .
3. On the Tag animation go to edit select all
On the bling animation go to edit~ select all~ copy
Take this now back to your tag animation and paste into selected frames
In a spot you desire.
Go to view and Look at your Beautiful Creation. If you Love it , save as a gif and your done!
I hope you enjoyed doing my Tutorial!

Huggies

Sher

Come Light My Firecracker Animated Tutorial By Sher

2009-06-28T08:03:00.005-05:00

This tutorial was written by me on June 28, 2009 any similarities is purely coincidental.
You must have a working knowledge of psp and animation shop to do this tutorial.
Today im using the beautiful work of Scott Blair you must have a license to use his tubes. You can purchase his tube and get the license Here
The FTU scrap kit was made by Babs, Thanks Sweetie! you can get this sensational kit Here
The template I am using was made by Yvette Thanks Sweetie for this wonderful template! You can get it Here
The mask I'm using is Vix's mask 166 Thanks Hun! you can get her cool masks Here
The font I'm using is 2 peas 4th of July You can get it Here

This is just a guide for a pretty easy tutorial remember any kit or tube can be substituted.

Ok Let go!
1. Open mask in psp and minimize it
2. Open the template in psp and copy and close original.
Delete the copy write layer.

Go to Image and resize the canvas layer to 700x700
Flood fill this layer white.
3. Select the papers from the kit you will be wishing to use in the templates and copy and close the originals and resize the papers to 400x400.
4. Starting on layer 1 (circle layer) duplicate this layer. On the duplicate layer select it in the layer pallet~ select all~ float ~defloat~
copy paper of choice and add as a new layer~invert~ hit delete on keyboard ~ select none.
5 . select the original duplicated layer and resize it to 110 % and repeat step 3. After adding new paper you can now delete both the template circle layers.
6. Repeat step 3 on the other 3 layers and once you have new papers added you can delete the original template layers.
Add a drop shadow of choice to the papers.
7. Add your elements ~ resize to your liking and place them where desired or see my tag for placement. Add drop shadows of choice.
7. Add your main tube of choice .
8. Click on canvas layer ~ add a new raster layer~ copy and paste a new paper or flood fill
with a color of choice~ go to layers ~ new mask layer~ from image~select Vix mask 166~ check the source luminance and click ok~ merge this group on one layer.Lower the opacity to 40 %
If you do not plan on animating this tag , resize the tag (all layers) to 500x500
Add copyright , Name and whatever text you want ~ merge all layers and your done.

Animation

If you want the firecracker animation on your tag make sure the lady tube is on top
of all the layers and the firecracker is right under her. Place the firecracker in the right hand corner. Go to edit~ copy special~ copy merge and take to animation shop and place as a new layer. Back to psp ~ Move the firecracker a tad and repeat ~ keep repeating until your firecracker is completely gone, I had 11 frames in all. It just depends on how you want yours to look.
View your animation and set your frame properties to whatever you wish~ I set mine to 20~If you like what you have created save as a gif and your done.
Thanks for trying my Tutorial!

Huggies
Sher

Michael Joseph Jackson Tribute tag

2009-06-25T23:34:00.003-05:00

Well so shortly after Farrah's Passing Michael Joined her in Heaven! This seems
like a dream that we lost two Major Icons in One Day! My Heart goes out to The Jackson Family!
Michael we will Miss you! May you Rest In Peace!
I made this tag using Alyssa's Template number 8
You can get it Here

Rest in Peace Sweet Angel

2009-06-25T14:30:00.001-05:00

Today The country mourns the Death of an Angel! We will Miss the Smile that Melted the Hearts of many of us! I made this tag as a tribute to Farrah! My Heart goes out to her Family!
The scrapkit I used is called Vintage Love Made by Nancy Here
Her Store is Here
Rest in Peace Farrah Jesus has called his Angel Home!
We will Miss you !

Love Listens Animated tutorial By Sher

2009-06-25T07:16:00.003-05:00

This tutorial was written by me on June 25, 2009
any similarities is purely coincidental. This is a fairly easy tutorial, but you must
have a working knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop. No outside filters were used.
Today In using the beautiful works of Mark Blanton
You must purchase those tubes and get his licenses to use his work. You can get them Here
The FTU scrap kit was made By Zalinka, Thanks sweetie for this awesome kit! You can get it Here
The Font I used is called Libby Script you can get it Here

Ok lets go!
1. Open a new canvas 700x700 and flood fill white.
2. Open paper of choice from kit and resize to 800x800
I used paper 10 from the kit. Copy and paste it as a new layer and position it so the crumples and invisible.
3.Open Zalinka Ship and copy and paste as a new layer ~ resize to your liking and place where desired on the horizon. Name this layer Zalinka ship layer
4. Open Lighthouse element and paste it as a new layer and resize to your liking, position it
where desired or see my tag for placement. Name this layer lighthouse.
5. Open palm tree and copy and paste it as a new layer, resizing it to your liking and positioning
it where you want, or see my tag for placement.Name this layer Palm Tree
6.Open Lifebuoy and copy and paste as a new layer~resize to your liking and
position it where desired . Name this layer Lifebuoy
7. Open you Mermaid of choice and copy and paste as a new layer~ Re-size to your liking~ positioning her where desired or see my tag for placement. Name this layer Mermaid.
8. Open shells , starfish or other elements and resize them to your liking then paste them
where desired , then merge all those together
so they are all on one layer. Name this layer Shells
9. Open Seagull and copy and paste it as a new layer~ resize to your liking and position it where desired or see my tag for placement. Name this layer Seagull.
10. resize all layers to 500x500
add your name , text of choice , and designer copyrights , if you don't plan to do animations, merge all layers and
your done.
If you do want to animate this , 1st frame- go to edit ~ copy special ~copy merge
take to animation shop and paste as a new animation.
2nd frame- back to psp~ move the ship a tad and the seagull a tad~
edit ~copy special~copy merged~ take to animation shop and paste after current frame.
continue doing these steps you may want to use your deform tool and rotate the seagull 10 degrees or so in a couple of the steps. I have 10 frames , on the last frame no seagull or ship is showing.
after you get 10 frames in animation shop go to edit~select all~ frame properties ~ set them at 100.
View animation and if you like what you have created, save as a gif and your done.
Thanks for trying my tutorial.

Huggies
Sher

I Do Believe (Animated) Tut

2009-06-23T20:56:00.003-05:00

To see full size click on the example.

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the Beautiful work of Joel Adams. If you wish to use her work you must have a license to use her work before using her tubes.
To purchase her tubes, images and receive a license go to HERE.
The adorbale kit I used is called "I Do Believe" by Kristi W. at ScrappinDivaz Designz and it can be found HERE.

Supplies I used:
Mask: HERE
(If this is your mask please let me know so I can give proper credit.)
Font: English111 Presto BT
Plug-in: Alien Skin Xenofex 2->Constellation
Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow.

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and image I had to re size to get the quality like the original size.

k lets get going!!

1 Open a new canvas 700x600.
2 Open, copy and paste as a new layer the kristiw_idobelieve_frame2 from the kit.
3 Resize and position it where desired.
Use my example for reference.
4 Open the kristiw_idobelieve_castle from the kit and move this below the frame layer.
5 Resize and position where desired.
6 Go to your very 1st layer and open your choice of paper.
7 Resize to the canvas size.
8 Open the mask and minimize it.
9 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
10 In the drop down for Source select the mask.
11 Make sure Source luminance is selected and hit ok.
12 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
13 Open your choice of tube.
14 Resize and position where desired.
15 Open any desired elements from the kit. I used a gradient glow to some of the elements.
16 Resize and position where desired.
17 Get your text tool and font of choice.
18 Type out any desired wording. I used a gradient glow to the wording as well.
19 Add copyrights.
20 If you are not doing the animation, resize and save as png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

21 Go to you very 1st layer and get your paint bucket tool.
22 Flood fill white.
23 Click on the mask layer and duplicate twice- giving you 3 total.
24 Rename them mask1, mask2 and mask3.
25 Click on mask1 and go to Effects>Plug-ins>Alien Skin Xenofex 2->Constellation.
26 Apply these settings: 5.50-100-35-15-50-75
Twinkle Rotation: 45
Keep Original Image.
27 Hit ok.
28 Apply the same settings for both Mask2 and Mask3 except for each hit the Random Seed once.
29 Hide Mask2 and Mask3.
30 Copy Merge and go to Animation Shop.
31 Paste as a new animation.
32 Back in PSP, hide Mask1 and unhide Mask2.
33 Copy Merge and go to AS.
34 Right-click on your current frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
35 Back in PSP, hide Mask2 and unhide Mask3.
36 Copy Merge and go to AS.
37 Right-click on your current frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
38 Select all and change the frame properties to 55.
39 Resize and save as gif!
You are all done!!!

Thanks,
Kali

Floating Elegance Tut

2009-06-23T11:38:00.003-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP.

This Tag was made using PSPX2. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the awesome work of Jennifer Jenesko. If you wish to use her work you must have a license to use her work before using her tubes.
To purchase her tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The adorbale kit I used is "Souvenirs" by Lynn at Scrappin Divaz and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Template #13 by Lacarolita's Designz: HERE
Clouds and Mask: HERE
(If the clouds and mask is yours please let me know so I can give proper credit.)
Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
Font: Brush Script Std

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open the template.
2 Delete the copyright and background layer.
3 Click on the Raster 1 layer.
4 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper from the kit.
5 Click back on your Raster 1 layer and go to selections>Float>Defloat.
6 Click on your newly added paper.
7 Go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
8 Go to Selections>Select None.
9 Delete the original Raster 1 layer.
10 Repeat Steps #:3-9 for all included layers in the template.
11 Go down to your very 1st layer and open your choice of paper.
12 Resize to the canvas size and then open your mask.
13 Minimize the mask and go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
14 In the drop down for Source select the mask.
15 Make sure Source luminance is selected and hit ok.
16 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
17 Open your choice of tube.
18 Resize and position where desired.
19 Open, copy and paste as new layers your choice of elements from the kit.
20 Resize and position where desired.
21 Open the supplied clouds.
22 Resize and position where desired.
23 Open your text tool and font of choice.
24 Type out your desired wording. I added a gradient glow- width 3 and settings set on FAT.
25 Add copyrights.
26 Resize and save as png.
You are done!!!

Thanks,
Kali

The Winery Tut

2009-06-22T14:45:00.003-05:00

American Babe

2009-06-22T07:50:00.003-05:00

This Tutorial was written by Me On June 22, 2009
Any similarites is purely coincidental. You need to have a basic Knowledge of Psp and animation shop to do this tutorial.
Today Im using the Beautiful work of Elias Chadzoudis you must have his license numbers to use his tubes, you can get the tubes and licenses Here
The template im using was made by Missy , template 200 you can get it Here
The FTU Scrapkit was Made by Simone you can get it Here
The Font USStarsNStripes can be found Here
You can get my Word Art Here
Ok lets go!
1. Open Template up in psp~copy and close original
Delete the copyrights
click on bottom layer In the pallet and go to image~canvas size and resize to 650x650
Flood fill layer white.
2. Click on Circle background layer in the pallet~Selections~select all~float~defloat~
Open paper of choice~ I used paper 1~ and copy and paste as a new layer~resize if you choose , I did because I wanted the starts to be smaller~ Invert~ Hit delete on keyboard~selections~select none. Delete the circle template layer
3. Click on the dotted circle layer~ go to selections~select all~float~defloat~ Open a new canvas
650X650 and flood fill red color I used c00000~ copy and paste as a new layer~ selections~
Invert~Hit delete on Keyboard~selections~select none~ delete the dotted circle template layer.
4. click on star layer~ select all~ float~defloat~Open a new canvas layer and flood fill
with a color of blue I used 000080~ copy and paste this new paper as a new layer~
selections~invert~ hit delete on keyboard~ selections~select none. Delete the star template layer.
5. Click on star background layer~ select all~float~defloat~ open red paper up again and paste
as a new layer~selections~ invert~ Hit delete on keyboard ~selections~select none
delete the star background template layer.
If you wanna animate this tag do steps 6 and 7 if you dont you can skip these two steps.
6. Click on the Red Star layer in the pallet~ duplicate this layer twice.
Click on the middle red star and select all~ float~ defloat~ flood fill white ~select none.
7. Click on top red star layer ~repeat 6 but change the color to Blue instead of White~ select none. Name these layers star 1 start 2 and star 3
8. Resize all layers to 500X500
9 Add tube of choice and place where desired , resizing to your liking, or see my tag
for placement.
10. Open any elements you want and copy and paste where you want
resizing and adding drop shadows of choice.
11.Add word art or create your own.
12. Add copyrights and name.

No we are ready to animate this tag!!
1. In Psp Close off the star 2 and star 3 layer~ edit ~copy special~copy merge
take to animation shop and paste as a new animation.
2. Back to psp close off star layer 1 and open star layer 2~
Edit~copy special~copy merged~
Take to animation shop and paste after current frame.
3. Back to psp ~ close off star layer 2 and open star layer 3
Edit~ciopy special ~copy merged~ take to animation shop and
Paste after current frame.
4. In animation shop go to edit ~ select all~ animations~ frame properties and set to 50
View your animation and if you like what you have created save as a gif and your done!
Thanks for trying my tutorial!

Huggies
Sher

Dreamcatcher-Animated Tutorial By Sher

2009-06-20T08:51:00.005-05:00

This tutorial was written on June 20, 2009. Any similarities is purely coincidental. You need to have a working knowledge of Paint shop pro and Animation shop to do this tutorial. I used Paint Shop Pro X2 but any version is ok.
I'm using the beautiful work Of Elias Chatzoudis. You must have a License to use his work. You can can purchase his tubes Here
The kit Im using is called Dream Catcher , Its on sale right now, You can purchase it Here
The Native American art I got in a random search , If these images belong to you, I will remove them if you want me too.
The font I used is Courier New but any font will do!

My Supplies are Here

Ok Lets go!
1 .Open new canvas in PSP 650X650
Flood fill White
2. Open kit and copy and paste wigwam in center of canvas~resize to 80% rename layer wigwam
3. Copy and paste skin element and place beneath Wigwam~see my tag for placement. rename layer skin layer
4. Copy and paste circle frame as a new layer and resize to 125 %
Click inside frame with magic wand and copy and paste paper of choice ~selections~invert~
Hit delete on keyboard~select none. Rename this layer circle background
5. Open dream catcher and paste it as a new layer~resize to 50% and move to center of frame.Move frame , background and dream catcher up some so all the feathers of dream catcher are on the working canvas. name this layer dream catcher
6. Open butterfly of choice and copy and paste as a new layer~ resize to your liking~duplicate and mirror the new one. Reposition the new butterfly where desired. merge down and name this butterfly layer
7.Open my Native art, or your own images, click on the circle background layer~select all~
float~defloat~ open Image 16 in my supplies and resize to 125% copy and paste as new layer~ invert~ hit delete on keyboard~ select none. Move this layer under frame layer and Name this layer art 1.
8. Open Native art , image 14 ~copy~ click on the circle background layer ~select all~float~
defloat~ paste as a new layer the native art~ selections~invert~Hit delete on keyboard~
selections~select none. Move this layer under Art 1 layer and Name this layer Art 2
9.Open Last Native Art~ Image 15 and repeat ~ Name this layer Art 3.
10. Add drop shadows of choice to your images.
11.Go to selections~ select all~ modify~contract by 20
open new canvas up and flood fill with color of choice~ I used#8e2520~
go to effects~ texture effects~blinds~ I used color #7999b3 for the blinds width 1o
opacity 50% ~ Now copy this paper as a new layer ~invert~hit delete on keyboard~selections
select none. Add drop shadow to this layer.
12. Click on Bottom layer~ copy and paste as a new layer the sky background paper.
13. Add word art~ see my tag for placements.
14. resize all layers to 500 x500 and add copyrights
15. If you do not plan to animate this tag choose one of the Native art layers, or photo of your choice,and delete the others. Place your choice of art behind the dream catcher , add a name and place where desired and merge all layers. And your done.
16. If you plan on animating close off all art layers , add a name of choice on its own layer and place it in center of dream catcher. 1st frame~ Edit copy special~ copy merge ~ take to animation shop and paste
as a new animation, Back to psp
frame 2
close off name layer and dream catcher layer ~open art one layer
Edit ~ copy special~ copy merged~ take to animation shop and paste after current frame~
back to psp
Frame 3
Close off art 1 layer and open art 2 layer repeat
Frame 4 ~close off art 2 layer and open art 3 layer~ repeat then on frame properties first 3 should be set too 100 and last frame 200.
View animation and if you like your creations save as a gif and your done! Thanks for doing my tutorial.

Huggies
Sher

Lullaby Tut

2009-06-19T22:43:00.003-05:00

To see the original size of the example- click on the tag because I had to make it smaller to fit on my blog. :)

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP.

This Tag was made using PSPX2. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
The awesome kit I used is called "Just Another Lullaby" by Just a Girls Designs and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Your choice of Photo- I used a photo of my son.
Font: FB Neapolitan
Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, and text.
I also sharpened every element and photo I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open new canvas 650x500.
2 Open your choice of photo. **DO NOT PASTE AS NEW LAYER YET.**
3 On the Layer Palette right-click the Background layer and choose Duplicate.
4 On the Layer Palette, click the duplicated background layer to make sure it’s the active layer.
5 Go to Effects>Photo Effects>Black and White Film.
6 Hit the Suggest Color button or play around with the settings to get exactly what you want.
7 Hit ok.
8 Select the Eraser Tool from the Tools toolbar. On the Tool Options
Palette at the top of the screen set:
Size: 32
Hardness: 75
Step: 5
Leave all the other settings alone.
9 Now, zoom in close on photo, click and drag. You’ll see the color magically appear where ever you drag
your mouse.
10 Continue erasing until whatever you want colorized it showing color. As you work you may need a smaller
eraser. You can change the size in the Tool Options Palette at the top of the screen.
11 If you find that you’ve over erased and area, exposing color where you don’t want color,
just right-click and drag over the area to un-erase.
12 That’s all there is to it, once you’ve finished exposing the color in the photo, just save your work as a jpeg.
13 Now merge the 2 layers and copy.
14 Go to your new canvas and paste as a new layer.
15 Resize and position where desired.
16 Add a new raster layer.
17 Click on your brush tool- pick a brush of choice and change the opacity to 50%.
18 Use a color of choice. I just used the color yellow to match some of the elements I plan on using from the kit.
19 Click wherever you desire the brush to be and then add a drop shadow effect to the brush.
20 Open, copy and paste as new layers any desired elements from the kit.
21 Resize and position where desired.
22 Open, copy and paste as a new layer the wordart from the kit.
23 Resize and position where desired.
24 Add a gradient glow set on FAT, width 3 and color white.
25 Get your text tool and font of choice and type out desired wording.
26 Add your copyright.
27 Save as a png and you are all done!!!

I hope you enjoyed my tut!
Thanks,
Kali

Such a Bad, Bad Girlfriend (Animated) Tut

2009-06-18T14:30:00.003-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the awesome work of Martin Abel. If you wish to use his work you must have a license to use his work before using his tubes.
To purchase his tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The adorbale kit I used is "Bad Girlfriend" by Missy with Scraps with Attitude and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Mask #5 by WSL: HERE
Template #30 by Babes Designz: HERE
Wording: HERE
Font: Giddyup Std
Plug-in: Filters Unlimited 2.0>Bkg Designer sf101>Center Mirror
Plug-in: VM Instant Art>Barbwire

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open template and delete the copy right layer.
2 Click on the layer #1.
3 Open copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
4 Click back on the layer #1 and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
5 Click back on the newly added paper layer and go to Selections>Invert.
6 Hit delete on your keyboard and delete the original #1 layer.
7 Repeat Steps #:2-6 for all included layers for the template.
8 Open, copy and paste as new layers your choice of tubes. I used 2 tubes total.
9 Resize and position where desired.
10 I used the main tube in the middle of the big circle.
11 Place the other tube to be right above the small squares layer.
12 Move it to be right above the left square.
13 Click on the small squares layer and go to Selecions>Select All>Float>Defloat.
14 Click on the tube and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
15 Still on your tube duplicate it and then mirror the image.
16 Move the duplicated tube to be right above the right square.
17 Change the opacity for both tubes to 75%.
18 Open, copy and paste as a new layer the supplied wording.
19 Move this layer to be right above the big circle layer but right below your main tube.
20 Click on your big circle and go to Selecions>Select All>Float>Defloat.
21 Now click on on the wording layer and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
22 Go to your very first layer and open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
23 Open the mask and minimize it.
24 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
25 In the drop down for Source select the mask.
26 Make sure the Source luminance is selected and hit ok.
27 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
28 Resize the mask layer and then duplicate it.
29 Mirror the duplicate mask layer and then merge them together.
30 Open, copy and paste as new layers your choice of elements from the kit.
31 Resize and position where desired.
32 Get your text tool and font of choice and type out your desired wording.
34 Add copyright.
35 If you are not doing the animation resize and save as png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

36 Go to your big circle layer and duplicate it twice- giving you a total of 3.
37 Rename them circle1, circle2 and circle3.
38 Click on circle1 and go to Effects>Plug-ins>VM Instant Art>Barbwire.
39 Leave all the settings at default except for Scale. Change Scale to 78.
40 Click on circle2 and go to Effects>Plug-ins>VM Instant Art>Barbwire.
41 Again just change the scale to 55.
42 Click on circle3 and go to Effects>Plug-ins>VM Instant Art>Barbwire.
43 Again just change the scale to 39.
44 Hide the circle2 and circle3 layers.
45 Click on your mask layer and duplicate it twice- giving you a total of 3.
46 Rename them mask1, mask2 and mask3.
47 Click on mask1 and go to Effects>Plug-ins>Filters Unlimited 2.0>Bkg Designer sf101>Center Mirror.
48 Apply these settings: 8-128.
49 Click on mask2 and go to Effects>Plug-ins>Filters Unlimited 2.0>Bkg Designer sf101>Center Mirror.
50 Apply these settings: 113-57.
51 Click on mask3 and go to Effects>Plug-ins>Filters Unlimited 2.0>Bkg Designer sf101>Center Mirror.
52 Apply these settings: 191-240.
53 Hide mask2 and mask3.
54 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
55 Paste as a new animation.
56 Back in PSP, hide mask1 and circle1.
57 Unhide mask2 and circle2 and copy merge.
58 Go to AS and right-click on the frame. Select Paste after current frame.
59 Back in PSP, hide mask2 and circle2.
60 Unhide mask3 and circle3.
61 Copy merge and go to AS.
62 Right-click on the current frame and select paste after current frame.
63 Select all and change the frame properties to 55.
64 Resize and save as gif.
You are all done!!!

Thanks,
Kali

Ms. Goth Attitude (Animated) Tut

2009-06-17T22:22:00.002-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the awesome work of Tyson McAdoo. If you wish to use his work you must have a license to use his work before using his tubes.
To purchase his tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The adorbale kit I used is "Chosen" by Lynn at The Scrappin Divaz Designz it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Template made by Marie: HERE
Mask "Blindmask" by Zuzzanna: HERE
Font: Abaddon
Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
Plug-in: Filters Unlimited 2.0>Pattern Generators>Audio Wave

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open the template and delete the copyright layer.
2 Click on the Lines Layer.
3 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
4 Click back on the Lines Layer and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
5 Click on the newly added paper and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
6 Go to Selections>Select None and delete the original Lines Layer.
7 Repeat Steps #:2-6 for all included layers in the template except for the text layer.
8 Click on the text layer.
9 In your materials pallete change the colors to gradient.
10 Use to colors from the colors from the kit.
11 Go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat and then get your paint bucket tool.
12 Flood fill the text the gradient.
13 Go to Selections>Select None.
14 Go to Adjust>Add/Remove Noise>Add Noise.
15 Apply these settings: Uniform and 50%.
16 Click ok.
17 Add a gradient glow with the settings: width 3, color white and set on Fat.
18 Open, copy and paste your choice of tubes. I choose 2 tubes.
19 Resize and position where desired.
20 Open, copy and paste as new layers your choice of elements from the kit. I added a small gradient glow as well.
21 Get your text tool and font of choice and type out your choice of wording.
22 Add a gradient glow to the wording.
23 Go to your very first layer and open the mask.
24 Minimize the mask.
25 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
26 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
27 In the drop down for Source select zuzzanna-blindmask.
28 Make sure Source luminance is selected and hit ok.
29 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
30 Duplicate the mask layer to make it stand out more.
31 Add copyrights.
32 If you are not doing the animation resize and save as png or jpeg.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

33 Click on the square backgroud that use to be named BG Behind frame.
34 Duplicate this layer twice giving you the total of 3.
35 Rename them square1, square2 and square3.
36 Click on the left arrow.
37 Duplicate this layer twice.
38 Rename them larrow1, larrow2 and larrow3.
39 Click on the right arrow and duplicate it twice.
40 Rename them rarrow1, rarrow2 and rarrow3.
41 Now go back to square1 and go to Effects>Plug-ins>Filters Unlimited 2.0>Pattern Generators>Audio Wave.
41 Leave it on the default settings and apply.
42 Click on the square2 and go to Effects>Plug-ins>Filters Unlimited 2.0>Pattern Generators>Audio Wave.
43 Hit randomize and then apply.
45 Repeat Steps #:42-43 for all the layers we just renamed such as all the left arrows and the right arrows.
46 Hide all layers except square1, larrow1 and rarrow1.
47 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
48 Paste as a new animation.
49 Back in PSP, hide the square1, larrow1 and rarrow1.
50 Unhide square2, larrow2 and rarrow2.
51 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
52 Right-click on the frame and select Paste after current frame.
53 Back in PSP, hide the square2, larrow2 and rarrow2.
54 Unhide square3, larrow3 and rarrow3.
55 Copy merge and go to AS.
56 Right-click on the current frame and select Paste after current frame.
57 Select all and change the frame properties to 25.
58 Resize and save as gif.
You are all done!!!

Thanks so much,
Kali

Forever Yours Tutorial By Sher

2009-06-17T13:28:00.006-05:00

This tutorial was written by me on June 17, 2009 any similarities is purely coincidental. You must have a working knowledge of Paint shop pro and animation shop to do this tutorial. I used Paint shop pro x2 but any version should work ok.
I'm using the beautiful work of Zindy Nielsen, This tube is a free one you can get it Here
The scrap kit is a twilight kit, made by Missy , you can get it in her store Here
The template I used was made by Mirella , you can get it Here
The mask I used was made by Chelle, Mask 81, you can get it Here
The plug in filter I used is DSB flux you can get it Here
Remember this is just a guide to a fairly easy tutorial, any tubes or kits can be substituted for
my choices.

Ok Lets Go.
1.Open template up in psp
copy and close original
Delete the copyright layer
Go to bottom layer~image~canvas size ~ change to 650X650
flood fill bottom layer white
2.Click on raster 2
Selections~Select all~float~defloat~ open paper of choice from kit and copy and paste as a new layer~ selections~ invert~ hit delete on keyboard~ selections~select none. rename layer strip layer and delete the raster 2 layer.
3. Click on raster 3 ~ and repeat step 2 ~ rename the new layer strip frame layer~delete raster 3
4.Click on raster 4 ~repeat step 2~ rename layer rectangle layer~delete raster 4
5.click on copy of vector 2 layer~ repeat step 2~ rename layer rectangle frame layer~delete the
template layer copy of vector 2.
6.Click on raster 5 ~repeat step 2~ rena
me new layer square background layer~ delete raster 5
7. Click on copy of vector 3~ repeat step 2~rename new layer square frame layer~ delete the original template layer copy of vector 3.
8. Click on raster 6~repeat step 2~ rename new layer stip layer 2~delete the original layer raster 6
9. Click on copy of vector 5~repeat step 2~ rename new layer strip frame 2~ delete the original copy of vector 5 layer.
10.Click on Raster 7~repeat step 2~rename layer heart background layer~delete the original raster 7 layer.
11. Click on copy of vector 4~repeat step 2~rename new layer Heart Frame~delete the original copy of vector 4
12. Open tube of choice~ click on heart background layer~ select all~float~defloat~paste tube as new layer~ resize and position where desired~ selections~invert~ hit delete on keyboard
selections~select none. Name this layer tube layer.
13. Add elements of choice , position where desired .
Add drop shadows of choice to all frame layers. tube layer and elements.
14. click on bottom layer copy and paste a paper of choice as a new layer~ open mask in psp and minimize it~ go to layers~ new mask layer~ from image~ find your mask in the drop down menu~ make sure source luminance is checked and click ok~ merge group and the resize mask to 80%
15. Open word art of choice and copy and paste as a new layer~ resize to 60% and place where desired, add a gradient glow or drop shadow if you choose.
16. If you don't plan on animating this tag resize all layers to 500x500 add names and copyrights~merge all layers and your done.
17. Click on heart frame layer and duplicate two times so you have 3 frames.
name them frame 1 frame 2 frame 3.
click on frame 1 and go to effects~dsb flux~ bright noise~ intensity 50~ mix click ok
click on frame 2 ~effects~dsb flux~ bright noise~ intensity 60~ mix ~click ok
click on frame 3 ~effects~dsb flux~bright noise~intensity 70~mix~click ok
18. Close off frame 2 and 3 and edit ~copy special~copy merged~
take to As and paste as a new animation
back to psp
Close off frame 1 and open frame 2 and repeat pasting new frame after current frame.
back to psp
Close off frame 2 and open frame 3 and repeat pasting new frame after current frame.
view animation if you like what you have created save as gif and your done,

Thanks for trying my tutorial!

The Summer Bliss Tut

2009-06-17T11:30:00.004-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP.

This Tag was made using PSPX2. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the Beautiful work of Pinup Toons. If you wish to use his work you must have a license to use his work before using his tubes.
To purchase his tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The awesome kit I used is called "Summer Bliss" by Gothic Inspirations and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Template #10 by MelissaVgraphics: HERE
Wording: HERE
Plug-in: Photoeffx>Scalines
Font: Viner Hand ITC

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and image I had to re size to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open template and hit shift+D and close the original template.
2 Delete the copyright layer.
3 Resize to 600x600.
4 Click on your bottom square layer.
5 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
6 Resize the paper to the canvas size.
7 Hide the paper layer and click back on the bottom square layer.
8 Get your magic wand tool and click in the middle of the pink area.
9 Then unhide the paper layer and click on it.
10 Go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
11 Go to Selecions>Select None.
12 Repeat Steps #:4-11 for the middle square and top square layers.
13 Once you have done this merge the bottom layer with your newly added paper that was inverted to it so it is all one layer.
14 Click on the back rectangle strips layer.
15 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
16 Click back on the rectangle strips layer and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
17 Click on the paper layer and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
18 Go to Selections>Select None and delete the original layer.
19 Repeat Steps #: 14-18 for the remainder layers that are included in the template.
20 Now open, copy and paste your choice of tubes. I used 2 tubes.
21 Resize and position where desired.
22 The bigger tube that is used for the square layers- duplicate twice giving you a total of 3.
23 Hide the 2 duplicated tubes.
24 Click on the top square and get your magic wand tool.
25 Click the top square and make sure the whole thing is selected.
26 Click on your tube and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
27 Go to Selections>Select None.
28 Click on the middle square layer and with your magic tool still active, click on the layer and selecting the whole layer.
29 Unhide the 1st duplicated tube and click on it.
30 Go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
31 Go to Selecions>Select None.
32 Repeat Steps #: 28-31 for the second duplicated tube and the bottom square layer.
33 Change the layer properties to Screen for all three tubes in the square layers.
34 Now apply Photoeffex>Scalines to all three tubes used for the square layers.
Use these settings: 3-1-22-10-0-0 and select vertical toggle and hit apply.
35 Open, copy and paste as new layers your choice of elements from the kit.
36 Open the wording I supplied and move it to right above the big oval layer.
37 Go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
38 Click on the wording layer and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
39 Go to Selections>Select None.
40 Get your text tool and font of choice and type out any desired wording. I added a gradient glow to the wording as well.
41 Add your copyrights.
42 Resize and save as a png or jpeg.
You are all done!!!

I hope you enjoyed my tut!
Thanks,
Kali

Me & My Family Tut

2009-06-16T21:56:00.002-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP.

This Tag was made using PSPX2. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the amazing work of Suzanne Woolcott. If you wish to use her work you must have a license to use her work before using her tubes.
To purchase her tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The adorbale kit I used is "We are Family" by Captivated Visions and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Template #51 by Dezigns by Ali: HERE
Mask #1 by Ginas Gems: HERE
Font: Secret Recipe
Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open template and delete the copyright layer.
2 Click on the Circle Back layer and open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
3 Click back on your Circle Back layer.
4 Go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
5 Click back on your newly added paper and go to Selections>Invert.
6 Hit delete on your keyboard and go to Selections>Select None.
7 Delete your original Circle Back layer.
8 Repeat Steps #: 2-7 for all included layers in the template.
9 Open, copy and paste as new layers your choice of tubes. I used a total of 4 different tubes.
10 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference.
11 Your biggest tube that you placed in the big heart frame- make it big enough where the head it sticking out past the frame.
12 Get your eraser tool and erase any of this tube that is sticking out past the frame at the bottom.
Leave the head sticking out.
13 Open your mask and minimize it.
14 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
15 Resize this layer to the canvas size.
16 Move this layer to the bottom- making it the first layer.
17 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
18 In the drop down window for Source select GinasGemsMask_1.
19 Make sure the Source luminance is selected and hit ok.
20 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
21 Resize the mask layer to make it much bigger.
22 Open the wordart from the kit.
23 Resize and position where desired.
24 Add a gradient glow- width 4 and color white on settings FAT.
25 Add a drop shadow and then add another gradient glow- width 4 and color #98992d.
26 Open, copy and paste as new layers your choice of elements from the kit.
27 Get your text tool and font of choice and type out your choice of wording.
28 Add copyrights.
29 Resize and save as a png.
You are all done!!!

I hope you enjoyed my tut!

Thanks,
Kali

Misfits have more Fun - Animated tutorial by Sher

2009-06-16T12:46:00.007-05:00

This tutorial was written by me on June 16, 2009, any similarities is purely coincidental. You must have a basic knowledge of Paint shop pro and Animation shop to do this tutorial.
I'm using the beautiful work of Ishmael Rac you must have a license to use his tubes, you can get
them Here For his newest tubes or for older ones Here
This particular tube cannot be purchased it was a free tube I obtained from being in a yahoo group called Creative Misfits
that hes a member of Also. Thanks Ishmael for this free gift!
The scrap kit is a PTU kit Called So Sweet from Bea Creations you can Purchase her kit Here
The font im using is called La Bamba You can get it Here
The Template im using was made by Missy template 229 you can get it Here
The Mask Im using is Omask 46 you can get it in my supplies Here
This Tag is just a guide and you can use any kit or tubes you wish and still have a cute Tag!

Ok Lets go!
Open template in psp, copy and close original.
delete the copyrights.
Click on frame 1 background in layer pallet, select all~float~defloat~open paper of choice, resize 50 % and paste
as a new layer~selections~invert~ hit delete on keyboard~selections , select none.
Repeat with frame 2 background.
delete the template originals of both.
rename the new layers background 1 and background 2
click on thin rectangle 1 in layer pallet~select all~ float~defloat~ open paper of choice
and resize 50% then copy and paste as a new layer~invert~ hit delete on keyboard~
selections~select none.
Repeat with Thin rectangle 2 then delete the original templates for both.
click on background 1 again and open tube up in psp, copy and paste it as a new layer, position
on the background layer with just the head showing~ invert~ hit delete on keyboard~ selections~select none~lower the opacity to 85%
Repeat for background 2 mirroring the tube this time.
Name these two layers tube 1 and tube 2
Open main tube up and position where desired.
Add elements of choice where desired.
On the frame 1 and frame 2 layer add drop shadows to each.
Add drop shadows to tubes and elements.
For text open new canvas up in psp
write out whatever text you wish , change to raster layer
add a gradient glow and drop shadow. Copy and paste this on the Background 1 and position it where desired, name this text 1 layer
Repeat this changing to alternate text for background 2. Name this text 2 layer
click on bottom layer~ add a new raster layer~ copy and paste paper of choice or color of choice on this layer
Open mask and minimize it
go to layers ~new mask layer~ from image ~ find the mask from the drop down menu
make sure source luminance is checked and click ok.
Merge this group together.

resize canvas layer to 525x525
Add name and copyrights.

If you want to animate this
close of tube 1 and text 2 ~edit~copy special~copy merge~
take to animation shop and paste as a new layer
back to psp
open tube 1 and close tube 2 and open text 2 and close text 1
edit~copy special~copy merge~ take to animation shop and paste
after current frame .
go to edit ~select all~ frame animations set to 75
view animations , if you like what you created save and your done!
Thanks for trying my tutorial!

The Soda Shop (Animated) Tut

2009-06-15T18:08:00.003-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the awesome work of Popeye Wong. If you wish to use his work you can get it from HERE.
The awesome kit I used is called "Fabulous Fifties" by Just a Girls Designs and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Mask #5 by Ginas Gem: HERE
Plug-in->Eye Candy 4000->Gradient Glow
Plug-in->MuRa's Filter Meister>Copies
Font: Sugar

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open, copy and paste as new layers the FabulousFifties-Counter2, FabulousFifties-JAG-Car, FabulousFifties-JAG-Dinersign
FabulousFifties-JAG-Floor, FabulousFifties-JAG-Record2, and FabulousFifties-JAG-SodaShoppe.
2 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference.
3 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of tube.
4 Resize and position where desired.
5 Go to the very 1st layer and open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
6 Move this layer to the bottom making it the 1st layer.
7 Open the mask and minimize it.
8 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
9 In the drop down for Source select BabesDesignz_Mask11.
10 Make sure Source luminance and Invert Mask Data are selected and hit ok.
11 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
12 Resize the mask layer to be bigger.
13 Duplicate your mask layer.
14 Mirror the duplicated mask and then merge the two together.
15 Duplicate your mask layer one more time to make it more visible.
16 Get your text tool and font choice and type your desired wording. I added a gradient glow to the wording.
17 Add copyright.
18 If you are not doing the animation, resize and save as png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

19 Go to the very 1st layer and get your paint bucket tool and flood fill white.
20 Click on your record layer.
21 We are going to duplicate it and then turn it once holding the shift key at the same time.
22 Duplicate it again, turning it once and holding the shift key at the same time.
23 Continue to do this until you have a total of 5 record layers.
24 Rename the layers as record1, record2 and so on.
25 Now open, copy and paste as a new layer the FabulousFifties-JAG-IceCreamSoda.
26 Resize to desired size. Use my example as a reference.
27 Move this in the center of the canvas and covert to raster.
28 Go to Effects>Plug-ins>MuRa's Filter Meister>Copies.
29 Apply these settings: Drop down window below the preview select Line (Random Rotate) and leave the rest as default.
30 Click ok.
31 Move this layer to the top of the canvas and right above your mask layer.
32 Now this is going to have to be done perfect to work out properly.
Duplicate the icecream layer once.
33 You need to hit shift and the down arrow button at the same time 3 times.
34 Duplicate this layer and repeat the step #:33.
35 Continue to do this until the there are icecream layers going all the way down the canvas.
If you did this properly you should have a total of 4 icecream layers.
36 Rename these layers icecream1, icecream2 and so on.
37 Hide all record layers and icecream layers except for record 1.
38 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
39 Paste as a new animation.
40 Back in PSP, hide record1 and unhide record2 and icecream1.
41 Copy merge and go back to AS.
42 Right-click on the frame and select Paste after current frame.
43 Back in PSP, hide record2 and icecream1 and unhide record3 and icecream2.
44 Copy merge and go to AS.
45 Right-click on the current frame and select paste after current frame.
46 Now repeat this until you have copy merged all the records and icecream layers.
You should have a total of 5 frames.
47 Select all and change the frame properties to 75.
48 Resize and save as a gif.
You are all done!!

Thanks,
Kali

Real Live Firecracker (Animated) Tut

2009-06-15T15:50:00.003-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the awesome work of Ismael Rac. If you wish to use his work you must have a license to use his work before using his tubes.
To purchase his tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The awesome kit I used is called "Glorious Day" by Scrapping Mar and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Template #9 by Sapphire:HERE
Mask #11 by Babes Designz: HERE
Plug-in->Penta.com>Color Dot
Plug-in->Eye Candy 4000->Gradient Glow
Plug-in->DSB Flux>Bright Noise
Font: USStarsNStripes

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open template and delete the copyright layer and the blueish green layer.
2 Click on Raster 5 and open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
3 Click back on Raster 5 and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
4 Click on the paper layer and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
5 Go to Selections>Select None and delete the original raster 5 layer.
6 Repeat Steps #:2-5 for all included layers in the template.
7 Delete raster 14 unless you would like to use it.
8 Click on the "Real Live" wordart and go to Adjust>Add/Remove Noise>Add Noise.
9 Apply these settings: Random and 50%.
10 Apply these same setting to the "Firecracker" wordart.
11 For both the wordarts apply a gradient glow- width 3 and color black.
12 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of tube.
13 Resize and position this tube underneath the big rectangle frame and duplicate the tube.
14 Move the duplicate the tube above the frame.
15 Get your eraser tool and erase any of the tubes that are sticking out of the frame except for the tube's head.
16 Now duplicate your tube again and mirror it.
17 Move the mirrored duplicated tube to go under the small rectangle frame.
18 Click on the small paper rectangle background and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
19 Click on the mirrored duplicated tube and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
20 Go to Selections>Select None.
21 Change the layer properties to Luminance Legecy.
22 Go to Effects>Plug-ins>Penta.com>Color Dot.
23 Apply these settings: 90-2-255-255-255.
24 Open, copy and paste any desired elements from the kit.
25 Resize and position the elements where desired.
26 Get your text tool and font of choice and type out the desired wording.
27 Go to the very 1st layer and open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
28 Move this layer to the bottom making it the 1st layer.
29 Open the mask and minimize it.
30 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
31 In the drop down for Source select BabesDesignz_Mask11.
32 Make sure Source luminance and Invert Mask Data are selected and hit ok.
33 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
34 Resize the mask layer to be bigger.
35 Add copyright.
36 If you are not doing the animation, resize and save as png.

If you are doing the animation, please follow these settings:

37 Go to the very 1st layer and add a new raster layer.
38 Move this layer to the bottom making it the 1st layer.
39 Get your paint bucket tool and flood fill white.
40 Merge the firework layers together so there are all in one layer.
41 Duplicate your fireworks layer twice giving you 3 total.
42 Rename them fireworks1, fireworks2 and fireworks3.
43 Click on the fireworks1 layer and go to Effects>Plug-ins>DSB Flux>Bright Noise.
44 Apply these settings: Intensity- 55, Mix and hit ok.
45 Apply these same settings to fireworks2 and fireworks3.
46 Hide fireworks2 and fireworks3.
47 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
48 Paste as a new animation.
49 Back in PSP, hide fireworks1 and unhide fireworks2.
50 Copy merge and go to AS.
51 Right-click on the frame and select Paste after current frame.
52 Back in PSP, hide fireworks2 and unhide fireworks3.
53 Copy merge and to to AS.
54 Right-click on the current frame and select paste after current frame.
55 Select all and resize the animation.
56 Save as gif!
You are all done!!!

Thanks,
Kali

Lazy Summer Days Tut

2009-06-15T13:13:00.002-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP.

This Tag was made using PSPX2. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the Beautiful work of Jennifer Janesko. If you wish to use her work you must have a license to use her work before using her tubes.
To purchase her tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The awesome kit I used is called "Beach Bliss" by Candy Kisses Designz and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Template #54 by Melissaz Creationz: HERE
Mask #290 by Weescott: HERE
Font: QuigleyWiggly
Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow (Used for the wordart but optional)

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open template and delete the copyright layer.
2 Click on the bottom rectangles layer and open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
3 Resize to the canvas size.
4 Click back on the bottom rectangles layer and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
5 Click on the newly added paper layer and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
6 Go to Selections>Select None and delete the original bottom rectangles layer.
7 Repeat Steps #:2-6 for all included layers in the template.
8 Go to your very 1st layer and open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
9 Open the mask and minimize.
10 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
11 In the drop down for Source select WSL_Mask290.
12 Make sure Source luminance is selected and hit ok.
13 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
14 Resize the mask layer to be bigger.
15 open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of tube.
16 Resize and position where desired.
17 Open, copy and paste as new layers your choice of elements from the kit.
18 Get your text tool and font of choice and type out your choice of wording.
19 Add copyrights.
20 Resize and save as a png.
You are all done!!!

Thanks,
Kali

The Bachelor Party (Animated) Tut

2009-06-15T11:18:00.003-05:00

Glamour Girl (Animated) Tut

2009-06-14T20:57:00.002-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the awesome work of Elias Chatzoudis. If you wish to use his work you must have a license to use his work before using his tubes.
To purchase his tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The awesome kit I used is called "Glamour Girl" by Grunge & Glitter and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Template #18 by DBV:HERE
Wordart:HERE
Plug-in->Photoeffex>Scalines
Plug-in->Eye Candy 4000>HSB Noise
Plug-in->Eye Candy 4000->Gradient Glow
Plug-in->Xero>Radiance
Font: Matura MT Script Capitals

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open new canvas 800x800.
2 Open, copy and paste as a new layer the GG_GlamourGirl_frame3 from the kit.
3 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
4 Move the newly added paper under the frame layer.
5 Get your eraser tool and erase any of the paper sticking out paste the frame.
6 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of tube.
7 Resize and position where desired.
Use my example for reference.
8 Duplicate your tube twice.
9 Resize and position where desired under the frame layer.
10 Click on the first duplicated layer and go to Effects>Plug-ins>Xero>Radiance.
11 Apply these settings: 128-50-128-255.
12 Apply the same settings to the 2nd duplicated tube.
13 Now click on the paper layer used as the background for the frame.
14 Go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
15 Click on the 1st duplicated tube and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
16 Go to Selections>Select None.
17 Go back to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
18 Click on the 2nd duplicated tube and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
19 Go to Selections>Select None.
20 Now merge the duplicated tubes and the paper layer by going to Layers>Merge Down.
21 **ONLY FOLLOW THIS STEP IF YOU ARE NOT DOING THE ANIMATION**
Click on your merged layer and go to Effects>Plug-ins>Photoeffex>Scalines.
22 Apply these settings: 3-3-40-20.
23 Open, copy and paste as new layers any desired elements from the kit.
24 Open, copy and paste as a new layer the supplied wordart.
25 Open the mask and minimize.
26 Go to your very 1st layer and open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
27 Resize the paper to the canvas size.
28 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
29 In the drop down box for Source select the mask.
30 Make sure Source luminance is selected and hit ok.
31 Go to Layers>Merge>Group.
32 Resize the mask layer to the canvas size.
33 Duplicate the mask layer 2 times and then merge them with the original mask layer.
We are doing this to make the mask layer more visible.
34 Go to the very top layer and get your text tool and choice of font.
35 Set your foreground to #9b2a6c and background to #ea5586.
36 Click on your background color so the Material Properties box pops up.
37 Click on the gradient tab at the top.
38 Apply these settings: Style: Sunburst, Angle: 36, Repeats: 10 and check Invert.
Leave all other settings to default.
39 Click ok.
40 Type out any desired wording.
41 Go to Adjust>Add/Remove Noise>Add Noise and apply these settings: Uniform, Noise: 40% and make sure Monochrome is checked.
42 Add a gradient- glow width 3 and color black.
43 Add copyrights.
44 If you are not doing the animation resize and save as png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

45 Go to your very 1st layer and get your paint bucket tool and flood fill white.
46 Click on your merged layer with the duplicated tubes and paper background.
47 Duplicate it twice- giving you 3 merged layers.
48 Click on the 1st one and go to Effects>Plug-ins>Photoeffex>Scalines.
49 Apply these settings: 3-3-40-20.
50 Click on the 2nd one and go to Effects>Plug-ins>Photoeffex>Scalines.
51 Apply these settings: 2-3-40-20.
52 Click on the 3rd one and go to Effects>Plug-ins>Photoeffex>Scalines.
53 Apply these settings: 1-3-40-20.
54 Click back on your 1st merged layer and go to Effects>Plug-ins>Eye Candy 4000>HSB Noise.
55 Under settings select Transparent Haze but change the Saturation Variation to 40, Brightness Variation to 18 and Opacity Variation to 0.
56 Hit ok.
57 Click on your 2nd merged layer and go to Effects>Plug-ins>Eye Candy 4000>HSB Noise.
58 Leave all the settings but hit random seed once.
59 Repeat Steps #:57-58 for the 3rd merged layer.
60 Hide the 2nd and 3rd merged layer and copy merge.
61 Go to Animation Shop and paste as a new animation.
62 Back in PSP, hide the 1st merged layer and unhide the 2nd one.
63 Copy merge and go to AS.
64 Right-click on the frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
65 Back in PSP, hide the 2nd merged layer and unhide the 3rd one.
66 Copy merge and go to AS.
67 Right-click on your current frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
68 Select all and change the frame properties to 25.
69 Resize and save as gif.
You are all done!!!

I hope you enjoyed my tut!
Thanks,
Kali

Stunning (Animated) Tut

2009-06-13T12:32:00.003-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the Beautiful work of Jennifer Janesko. If you wish to use her work you must have a license to use her work before using her tubes.
To purchase her tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The awesome kit I used is called "Ooohlala" by by Kristi W. at ScrappinDivaz Designz and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Template #6 by Simply Devilish Scraps: HERE
Animation: HERE
(If this is your animation, please let me know so I can give proper credit or link back to your site.)
Font: Adorable
Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
Plug-in: DSB Flux>Bright Noise

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open template and hit shift+D and delete the original template.
2 Delete the copyright layer.
3 Click on the Multirectangler layer.
4 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
5 Click back on the Multirectangler layer and get your magic wand tool.
6 Click in the center of it first rectangle making sure you are only selecting the opening of it and not the border.
7 Once you have the marching anys around the opening- hit shift and select the other five rectangle openings.
You need to hold down shift at the same time so you can select them all.
8 Click on your paper layer and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
9 Go to Selections>Select None.
10 Now open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
11 Now get your magic wand tool again and click on each of the borders of the rectangles holding down the shift key at the same time.
12 Click on your paper layer and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.\
13 Go to Selections>Select None and delete the original Mutirectangler layer.
14 Repeat Steps #: 3-14 for each included layer in the template.
15 Open, copy and paste as a layer your choice of tube.
16 Resize and position where desired.
17 Open, copy and paste as a new layer the kristiw_ooohlala_bracketframe.
18 Resize and position it in the center of the canvas.
19 Go to your tube and duplicate it.
20 Move the dupliated tube to above your frame.
21 Get your eraser tool and erase any of your tubes that are sticking out past the frame.
22 Open, copy and paste as new layers your choice of elements from the kit.
I used a gradient glow to almost all elements so they are easier to stand out. Width-4 and color-white.
23 Open, copy and paste as a new layer the wordart.
24 Follow this to make it stand out more:
Gradient Glow: Glow Width- 5, color white and have it set on Fat.
25 Once you did that go back to Gradient Glow and change the width to 3 and the color to black.
26 Get your text tool and desired font of choice- type out desired wording.
27 Again to make the wording stand out use the same settings for gradient glow we used for the wordart.
28 Add copyright.
29 If you are not doing the animation, resize and save as png or jpeg.

If you are doing the animation, follow these settings:

30 First thing is first, look at your tag and decide which elements you want animated.
31 Duplicate these items twice-giving you 3 of each. Rename them so you can keep track of them.
32 Click on the first element- the original one.
33 Go to Effects>Plug-in>DSB Flux>Bright Noise.
34 Apply the settings: Intensity 43 and Direction Mix and hit ok.
35 Now click on the 1st duplicated element and apply the same settings for DSB Flux.
36 Repeat this for each element and the duplicated elements that you wish to animate.
37 Now you will need to hide all duplicated elements and leave any original ones that you applied the noise too.
38 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
39 Paste as a new animation.
40 Back in PSP, hide all original elements and unhide the 1st set of duplicated elements.
41 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
42 Right-click on your frame and select paste after current frame.
43 Back in PSP, hide all of the 1st set of duplicated elements that are active.
44 Unhide the last set of duplicated elements.
45 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
46 Right-click on your current frame and select paste after current frame.
47 Select all and select copy.
48 Go to the very last frame and click on it so that is the only frame selected.
49 Then right-click and select paste after current frame.
50 This should give you a total of 6 frames.
51 Open the supplied animation.
52 Select all and copy.
53 Now go back your animation and go to the very 1st frame and select all so all frames are selected.
54 Right-click on the 1st frame and select past into selected frame.
55 Position the heart animation where desired. I actually pasted it twice to it was in the animation twice.
56 Once your satisfied where it is placed select all and go to frame properties and change it to 45.
57 Resize and save as gif.
You are all done!!!

I hope you like my tut!

Thanks,
Kali

I Can't Drive 55 (Animated) Tut

2009-06-10T23:38:00.003-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the awesome work of Pinup Toons. If you wish to use his work you must have a license to use his work before using his tubes.
To purchase his tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The adorbale kit I used is "I Can't Drive 55 (Girl Version)" by Kristi W. at ScrappinDivaz Designz and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Template #55 by Melissaz Creationz: HERE
Maske #32 by Butterfly Flutterby Creations: HERE
Plug-in: Greg's Outlet Factory Vol. II>Pool Shadow
Font: Ferro Rosso

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open template and delete the copyright layer.
2 Click on the lg circle layer.
3 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
4 Click back on the lg circle layer and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
5 Click on the newly added paper and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on the keyboard.
6 Go to Selections>Select None and delete the original lg circle layer.
7 Now repeat Steps #:2-6 for all included layers for the template.
8 Now open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of tube.
9 Resize and position where desired.
10 Open the mask and minimize it.
11 Go to your very 1st layer and open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
12 Resize to the canvas size.
13 Move this layer to the bottom so it is the 1st layer now.
14 Go to Layers>New Mask Laye>From Image.
15 In the drop down window for Source select BflyFlbyMask32.
16 Make sure Source luminance is selected and hit ok.
17 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
18 Resize the mask layer to be the canvas size.
19 Open, copy and paste as new layers any desired elements.
Use my example for reference.
20 (ONLY DO THIS STEP IF YOU ARE NOT DOING THE ANIMATION)
Click on the kristiw_Icantdrive55_flames layer.
21 Go to Effects>Plug-ins>Greg's Outlet Factory Vol. II>Pool Shadow
22 Do the settings: 50-50-50-50-50-50-255-232 and apply.
23 Get your text tool and font of choice and type out desired wording.
I used the colors: foreground: #ffffff
background: #e26d88
I also used font size 120. (Don't worry- the tag is going to be resized.)
24 Add copyrights.
25 If you are not doing the animation, resize and save as png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

26 Go to the very 1st layer and add a raster layer.
27 Move this layer to the bottom so it is the 1st layer.
28 Get your paint bucket tool and flood fill white.
29 Click on the kristiw_Icantdrive55_flames layer.
30 Duplicate this layer so you have a total of 3.
31 Now rename them flames1, flames2 and flames3.
32 Click on the flames1.
33 Go to Effects>Plug-ins>Greg's Outlet Factory Vol. II>Pool Shadow
34 Do the Settings: 50-50-50-50-50-50-255-232 and apply.
35 Click on your flames2.
36 Go to Effects>Plug-ins>Greg's Outlet Factory Vol. II>Pool Shadow
37 Do the Settings: 50-50-50-50-50-50-128-179 and apply.
38 Click on your flames3.
39 Do the Settings: 50-50-50-50-50-50-128-114 and apply.
40 Now click on your kristiw_Icantdrive55_stoplight layer.
41 Click on your magic wand tool.
42 Use the settings: Tolerance 10 and Feather 0.
43 Click on the red light so it is selected.
44 The go to Selections>Promote Selection to Layer.
45 Now on the promoted layer rename it red light.
46 Change the layer properties to Dodge.
47 Go to Adjust>Brightness and Contrast>Clarify.
48 Change the Strength of effect to 6.6 and hit okay.
49 Go to Selections>Select None.
50 Now repeat Steps #:43-49 for the yellow light and the green light.
51 Now hide the yellow light and the green light.
52 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
53 Paste as a new animation.
54 Back in PSP, hide the flames1 and red light.
55 Unhide flames2 and yellow light.
56 Copy merge and go to AS.
57 Right-click on the frame and select paste after current frame.
58 Back in PSP, hide the flames2 and yellow light.
59 Unhide the flames3 and green light.
60 Copy merge and go to AS.
61 Right-click on the current frame and select paste after current frame.
62 Select all and go to Animation>Frame Properties.
63 Change it to 85.
64 Resize and save as a gif.
You are all done!!!

I hope you enjoyed my tut!

Thanks,
Kali

Speed Limit 55...Yeah Right! (Animated) Tut

2009-06-10T21:29:00.007-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the awesome work of Keith Gravey. If you wish to use his work you must have a license to use his work before using his tubes.
To purchase his tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The adorbale kit I used is "I Can't Drive 55 (Boy's Version)" by Kristi W. at Scrappin Divaz Designz and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Template #71 by Dezigns By Ali: HERE
Maske #32 by Butterfly Flutterby Creations: HERE
Plug-in: Filters Unlimited 2.0>Bkg Designer sf10 111>Solid Solar Fabric
Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
Font: FerroRosso

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open template and delete the copyright layer.
2 Click on the Shape 1 layer.
3 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
4 Click back on your Shape 1 layer and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
5 Click back on your newly added paper layer.
6 Go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
7 Go to Selections>Select None.
8 Now repeat Steps #:2-7 for all included layers in the template.
9 Now open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of tube.
10 Resize and position where desired.
11 Open the mask and minimize it.
12 Go to your very 1st layer and open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
13 Resize to the canvas size.
14 Move this layer to the bottom so it is the 1st layer now.
15 Go to Layers>New Mask Laye>From Image.
16 In the drop down window for Source select BflyFlbyMask32.
17 Make sure Source luminance is selected and hit ok.
18 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
19 Resize the mask layer to be the canvas size.
20 Open, copy and paste as new layers any desired elements.
Use my example for reference.
21 (ONLY DO THIS STEP IF YOU ARE NOT DOING THE ANIMATION)
Click on the kristiw_Icantdrive55_flames layer.
22 Go to Effects>Plug-ins>Filters Unlimited 2.0>Bkg Designer sf10 111>Solid Solar Fabric.
23 Leave it on the default settings and apply.
24 Add a graident glow with the width of 3 and color white.
25 Get your text tool and font of choice and type out desired wording.
I used the colors: foreground: #ffffff
background: #b9100c
I also used font size 55.
26 Add copyrights.
27 If you are not doing the animation, resize and save as png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

28 Go to the very 1st layer and add a raster layer.
29 Move this layer to the bottom so it is the 1st layer.
30 Get your paint bucket tool and flood fill white.
31 Click on the kristiw_Icantdrive55_flames layer.
32 Duplicate this layer so you have a total of 3.
33 Now rename them flames1, flames2 and flames3.
34 Click on the flames1.
35 Go to Effects>Plug-ins>Filters Unlimited 2.0>Bkg Designer sf10 111>Solid Solar Fabric.
36 Leave it on the default settings and apply.
37 Add a graident glow with the width of 3 and color white.
38 Click on your flames2.
39 Go to Effects>Plug-ins>Filters Unlimited 2.0>Bkg Designer sf10 111>Solid Solar Fabric.
40 Hit the randomize button once and then apply.
41 Repeat Steps 3: 38-40 for flames3.
42 Hide flames2 and flames3.
43 Now click on your kristiw_Icantdrive55_stoplight layer.
44 Click on your magic wand tool.
45 Use the settings: Tolerance 10 and Feather 0.
46 Click on the red light so it is selected.
47 The go to Selections>Promote Selection to Layer.
48 Now on the promoted layer rename it red light.
49 Change the layer properties to Dodge and then go to Selections>Select None.
50 Now repeat Steps #:47-50 for the yellow light and the green light.
51 Now hide the yellow light and the green light.
52 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
53 Paste as a new animation.
54 Back in PSP, hide the flames1 and red light.
55 Unhide flames2 and yellow light.
56 Copy merge and go to AS.
57 Right-click on the frame and select paste after current frame.
58 Back in PSP, hide the flames2 and yellow light.
59 Unhide the flames3 and green light.
60 Copy merge and go to AS.
61 Right-click on the current frame and select paste after current frame.
62 Select all and go to Animation>Frame Properties.
63 Change it to 85.
64 Resize and save as a gif.
You are all done!!!

I hope you enjoyed my tut!

Thanks,
Kali

Paradise Lost by Sher

2009-06-09T15:56:00.005-05:00

This tutorial was written by me on June 9, 2009, It was created by my imagination, if there is any similarities it is purely coincidental. I Made this tag using pspx2 , Basic knowledge is required to do this tutorial.
The tube I'm using was made by Sheila Craig you can get it for free but you must provide a link back to her site if you use it! You can get it Here
The kit I'm using was made by Mar you can purchase this kit Here
No outside filters is needed.
The font I used is HaulnHouse Solid you can find it Here

Ok lets go!
Open a new canvas 700x700 flood fill white
Open the element 11 the pier and resize 50% ~80~80~ the paste as a new layer in
center of canvas.
Click on bottom layer and
Open the element 57 (water) and paste as a new layer resize and position, I duplicated this layer and colorized it so it would show up better and merged these two layers together.
Open clouds and resize and position,
Open palms I used element 4 and resize 70% and paste as a new layer, position it on left side
of canvas~ duplicate and mirror image and position .See my tag for placement.
Open calla lilies (element 77) and resize 50% and paste as a new layer!
position it to the lower left side of canvas~duplicate and mirror image~ see my tag for placements.
Open your mermaid tube resize to your liking I used 80%~90~95 and then I positioned her
In the middle of pier.
Open your Seaside critters, resize and place where desired.
Open sun ray element and position it see my tag for placement.
Add drop shadows to your elements
Re size all layers to 500x500 and add copyrights and names.

Thanks for trying my tutorial!

Huggies
Sher

Meow Rock (Animated) Tut

2009-06-08T13:43:00.003-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
m using the awesome work of Elias Chatzoudis. If you wish to use his work you must have a license to use his work before using his tubes.
To purchase his tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The adorbale kit I used is "The Pussy Cat Girls" by Kristi W. at ScrappinDivaz Designz and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Template #26 by Babes Designz: HERE
Font: Rock Show Whiplash
Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
Mask: HERE
(If this is your mask please let me know so I can give proper credit and link to download)

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open template and delete the copyright.
2 click on the bars1 layer.
3 Open, copy and paste your choice of paper.
4 Resize to the canvas size.
5 Now click on your bars1 layer again.
6 Go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
7 Click back on your newly added paper layer.
8 Go to Selections>Invert and then hit delete on your keyboard.
9 Delete the original bars1 layer.
10 Now repeat Steps #:2-9 for each included layer in the template.
Use my example as a reference.
11 Now open, copy and paste as a new layer the kristiw_pussycatgirls_frame2 from the kit.
12 I didn't resize but you can if you want. Position where desired.
13 Now click on the 2 Rectangle layer and open, copy and paste your choice of tube.
14 Resize and position where desired.
15 Click on the 2 Rectangle layer again and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
16 Click on the tube layer and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
17 Now duplicate the tube and go to Image>Mirror.
18 For the duplicated tube change the properties to Screen so it blends in with the background.
19 Open, copy and paste as new layers any desired elements and wordart from the kit.
Again, use my example for reference.
20 Open your mask and minimize.
21 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
22 Resize to the canvas size.
23 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
24 In the drop down window for Source, make sure you select Suz+mask7.
25 Make sure both Source luminance and Invery mask data are selected and hit ok.
26 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
27 Get your text tool and font choice and type out desired wording.
I used the colors: foreground: #ff5f9f
background: #fcc4d9
28 Add copyrights.
29 If you are not doing the animation, resize and save as png or jpeg.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

30 First I am going to have you copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
31 Paste as a new animation.
32 Back in PSP, go to your duplicated tube layer and change the properties to Normal.
33 Click on your original tube layer and change the properties to Screen.
34 Copy merge and go to AS.
35 Right-click your frame and select Paste after current frame.
36 Back in PSP, go to your duplicated tube and change the properties back to Screen so both tubes are Screen.
37 Copy Merge and go to AS and right-click on your current frame and select Paste after current frame.
38 Back in PSP, change both tube layers to Normal for the layer properties.
39 Copy merge and go t AS.
40 Right-click on your current layer and select paste after current frame.
41 Now one more time change the properties on both layers back to Screen.
42 Copy merge and go to AS.
43 Right-click on your current frame and select paste after current frame.
44 You should have a total of 5 frames. Click the 1st 2 frames so both are selected.
45 Go to Animation>Frame Properties and put 100.
46 Now select the last 3 frames so they are the only ones selected and change the frame properties to 55.
47 Resize and save as gif.

You are all done!!! I hope you enjoyed my tut!!

Thanks,
Kali

Boys With Toys (Animated) Tut

2009-06-08T00:09:00.003-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.
The animation is very easy.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
The adorbale kit I used is "Boys Toys" by Scrapping Mar and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Template Jungle Fever by Butterfly Flutterby Creations: HERE
Font: SpaceOutOpen

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open template and delete the copyright layer.
2 Click on the BflyFlbyMask17 layer.
3 Open, copy and paste your choice of paper.
4 Resize the newly added paper to the size of the canvas.
5 Click back on the Mask layer and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
6 Click on your paper layer and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
7 Then go to Selections>Select none and delete the original mask layer.
8 Now repeat Steps #2-7 for all included layers in the template.
9 Open, copy and paste as new layers any desired elements from the kit.
10 If you are going to do the animation you need to choose one of the dump trucks and the plane.
11 Place the dump truck in the lower left hand corner of the canvas.
12 Place the plane in the upper right hand corner of the canvas.
13 Get your text tool and font choice and type out the name of choice.
I used the colors: foreground: #79ace6
background: #d55047
14 Add your copyrights.
15 If you are not doing the animation, resize and save as a png or jpeg.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

16 Click on your dump truck layer and rename it as the original truck.
17 Now duplicate the truck and move it over a little bit past the original one.
18 Rename the duplicated truck- truck.
19 Now duplicate the truck layer and move it over a little bit past the truck layer.
20 Rename this layer truck2.
21 Now repeat this until your truck is moved over enough where you barely see it anymore on the right side of the canvas.
I have a total of 7 trucks.
22 Now this gets a little tricky. Click on your plane layer. You need to have the same amount of layers as you did with the truck.
23 Now repeat Steps #: 16-21 for the plane.
-If you want to make the plane drop down like mine all you have to do is after duplicating and moving the plane over a few times you turn the plane downwards a little bit.
-After turning the plane downwards a little bit then on the next plane you can straighten it out again. I hope that makes sense.
24 Now I need you to hide all layers except the original truck and the original plane.
25 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
26 Paste as a new animation.
27 Back in PSP, hide the original truck and plane and unhide truck and plane layers.
28 Copy merge and go to AS.
29 Right-click on your frame and select Paste after current frame.
30 Back in PSP, hide the truck and plane frame.
31 Unhide truck2 and plane2 and copy merge.
32 Go to AS and right-click on the current frame and select Paste after current frame.
32 Now repeat this until you barely see the truck and the plane. I ended up with a total of 7 frames just as the 7 truck layers and the 7 plane layers.
33 Now go back to PSP and hide them all so there is no truck and no plane showing.
34 Copy merge and go back to AS.
35 Right-click on the very last frame and select Paste after current frame.
36 Now click on the newly added frame which is the last one and go to Animation>Frame Properties and put 100 and hit ok.
37 Select all the other frames except for the last one and go to Animation>Frame Properties and put 75 and hit ok.
38 I ended up with a total of 8 frames. Now resize and save as gif.
You are all done!!!!

I hope you enjoyed my tut!

Thanks,
Kali

Punk Princess Tut

2009-06-06T13:56:00.007-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP.

This Tag was made using PSPX2. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the amazing work of Ismael Rac. If you wish to use his work you must have a license to use his work before using his tubes.
To purchase his tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
**The tube I am using is not available. It was a gift to anyone in Creative Misfits PSP Forum but you can use any of Ismael Rac's work since it is all amazing. The Creative Misfits PSP Forum is HERE.**
The awesome kit I used is called "Punk Rock Princess" by Missy at Scraps with Attitude and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Template Butterfly Flutterby Rock Chick Template: HERE
MaSK #16 by DBV: HERE
Wording Supplies: HERE
Font: TRASHED
Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open template, delete the copyright and wordart layers.
2 Click on the splatter layer and open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
3 Click back on the splatter layer and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
4 Click on your newly added layer and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
5 Go to Selections>Select None and then delete the original splatter layer.
6 Repeat Steps #:2-5 for all included layers in the template.
7 Click on your top square layer.
8 Open, copy and paste the supplied Punk Wording.
9 Resize this layer to 46% and position just as I did.
10 Change the opacity to 50% and then click back on the square layer.
11 Go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
12 Click on the Punk Wording and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
13 Repeat Steps #:7-12 for the bottow square layer and the Princess Wording.
14 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of tube.
15 Resize and position the tube where desired.
Use my example for reference.
16 Duplicate the tube and move the duplicated tube above the paper layer you used for the bottom rectangle square background.
17 Position it where you only see the head of the tube.
18 Change the layer properties to Screen.
19 Open the mask and minimize.
20 Go to your very 1st layer and open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
21 Resize the paper to the canvas size and then go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
22 In the drop down box for Source select DBV Mask 16.
23 Make sure Source luminance is selected and hit ok.
24 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
25 Resize your mask layer to the canvas size.
26 Duplicate the mask layer and click back on the original mask layer.
27 Now go to Adjustments>Blur>Gaussian Blur and put 15. Hit ok.
28 Open, copy and paste as new layers any elements from the kit.
29 Resize and position where desired. I also added a small gradient glow to some of the darker elements.
30 Get your text tool and font choice and type out your name.
I used colors: foreground: #ad1955
background: #ffffff
I used font size 36.
31 Add your copyrights and then resize to the desired size.
32 Save as png or jpeg and you are all done!!!

Thanks so much for doing my tut! Send me the results.

Thanks,
Kali

Color My World with Love Tutorial By Sher

2009-06-05T11:17:00.005-05:00

This Tutorial was written by me On June 5, 2008. I created this
Tutorial from my own imagination. Any similarities is purely coincidental.
You must have a basic knowledge of psp( I used PSPX2 ) in order to do this tutorial, it is easy , there
is no outside filters or animations.

Im using the Beautiful work of Suzanne Woolcott. You must have a license to
use her tubes . You can purchase her tubes and license Here

The Scrap kit was made By Rikiche, It is called Over the Rainbow

you can visit her site Here

You can purchase her kit Here

The template I uses is Template 2 made by Steffy, you can find it Here

Ok lets Go!
1. Open the template in psP~copy and close the original~
Delete the copyright layer~ delete the background layer~
go to image~resize canvas to 600x600
2.click on rectangle layer, open paper of choice , I used paper 10~copy and paste this paper
as a new layer, then move it to the bottom . Name this layer background.
2. Open the Gorjuss tube sometimes rainbows fade, and using your selection
tool, crop out a section of the background image. copy as a new image and the rotate
it 90 degrees.so it is Horizontally correct. Resize it 200 %. Open a new canvas size 500x500
usingmagic wand click inside, then paste you new gorjuss background into selection, and then select none.
3. Select circle inner in the layer pallet, selections~select all~Float~defloat~ copy and paste the gorjuss
background as a new layer~ selections~modify~smooth by 10~selections~invert~ Hit delete on keyboard
select none~ rename this layer inner circle~ delete template layer in the pallet.
4. repeat # 3 using the rectangle inner layer renaming it Inner rectangle .
5.Open R_yama3 (grass) rotate it 1 degree to the right, then flip it. Copy and paste
as a new layer and postion it , down at the very bottom to the left.where only about and inch shows, dupliate this, and position
this one on the right side. then merge these two layers together.
Name this layer grass.
6. Click on top layer in pallet~Open tree and copy and paste it as a new layer, resize to 70%
and place where desired or see my tag for placement.
Name this layer tree layer.
7. Open stump and copy and paste as a new layer
resize to 60% and place where desired or see my tag for placement.
Name this layer stump layer.
8. Open rainbow 2, copy it and close original~ take your eraser tool and erase the grass
under the birds , and the grass on the far right, then copy and paste it on your tag
resize it to 70% and place it where desired(see my tag for placement).
Name this layer rainbow layer.
9. Open the sometimes rainbows fade tube and paste as a new layer, bringing her
to the top layer~resize her 80 % and paste her in the part of grass that joined, covering
it up. :) name this layer tube 1

10. Open the cupcakeandgiggle tube up and paste as a new layer, resizing her 80% twice.
then place her beside the stump. Name this layer tube 2
11. Open Pretty Butterfly, copy and paste as a new layer ~resize it to 25% then 50%

postion it where desired, or see my tag for placement~ duplicate and mirror~
repostioning new one where desired. Merge down and name this layer butterflys
12.Open Bird 3 copy and paste as a new layer ~resize it to 25%
postion it where desired, or see my tag for placement. Name thios bird 3 layer.
Open Bird 2, copy and paste as a new layer, resize to 10% position it where
desired, or see my tag for placement, and name this new layer bird 2 layer.
13. Open Sun and copy and paste as a new layer, resize 50% and position
it to the far right corner. make sure it is under the rainbow layer in the pallet.
reame this layer sun layer.
14.Open RFlower2 ~copy and paste as a new layer~ resize 25%
and again 80% ~ position it in the bottom right hand corner, then duplicate it 2 times and
position these flowers where desired or see my tag for placement.
15. Go to image~canvas size~resize canvas 700x700
16. go to selections ~select all~modify~contract by 30~ reposition the grass and
tube 1 if you have too, then open paper of choice and paste as a new layer
selections~Modify~smooth by 10~invert~hit delete on keyboard~select none
give this layer an inner bevel to make the frame look 3 dimensional..
Merge all layers now and resize to 550x550
Save as a temp tag of you want.
Add your Copyrights and Add whatever text you want on it, I wrote
Color My World with Love and a name
Merge all layers again and your done.
I hope you enjoyed my tutorial!

Screen Queen (Animated) Tut

2009-06-04T20:32:00.003-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the beautiful work of PinupToons. If you wish to use his work you must have a license to use his work before using his tubes.
To purchase his tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The adorbale kit I used is "Glamour Starlet" by Kristi W. at ScrappinDivaz Designz and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Template #39 by Melissaz Creationz: HERE
Mask #221 by Weesclott: HERE
Font: AuntBertha
Plug-in:Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
Plug-in:Filters Unlimited 2.0>BKG Designer sf10 III>Solid Solar Fabric
Filter Unlimited 2.0: HERE
BKG Designer sf10 III: HERE
(You can find I and II at 4shared too)

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open Template and delete the copyright.
2 Now I want you to resize the filmstrips, filmstrip background and the Scree Queen wordart to 575x575.
3 Open, copy and paste as a new layer the kristiw_hollywoodstartlet_clapboardframe_ts.
4 Resize and position towards the center of the template. Use my example for reference.
5 Move this layer below the wordart so it isn't covering any of it up.
6 Now click on your rectangle layer.
7 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
8 Resize it to the canvas size.
9 Click on the rectange layer again and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
10 Click on your newly added paper and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
11 Go to Selections>Select None and delete the original rectangle layer.
12 Now repeat Steps #: 6-11 for all supplied layers in the template.
13 Add a gradient glow- width 3 and color white the wordart so it stands out more.
14 Click on your kristiw_hollywoodstartlet_clapboardframe_ts.
15 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
16 Get your magic wand tool and click in the opening of the frame.
17 Go to Selections>Modify>Expand and change it to 15.
18 Click back on your paper layer and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
19 Go to Selections>Select None and move the paper layer below the frame.
20 Now open your choice of 4 tubes. (2 if you are not doing the animation).
21 Position the main tube to the right of the canvas.
22 The additional 3 tubes- you need to resize so they are smaller and fit in the frame.
23 Now move the smaller tubes to be above the frame background layer.
24 Now click back on the frame background layer and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
25 Click on your 1st small tube and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
26 Now repeat Steps #: 24-25 for each additional small tubes you are using.
27 Open, copy and paste as new layers any desired elements from the kit.
Use my example for reference. I added a gradient glow to some of the elements.
28 (ONLY DO THIS NEXT STEP IF YOU ARE NOT ANIMATING) Click on the filmstrip backgrounds layer.
29 Go to Effects>Plug-ins> I.C.NET Software>Filters Unlimited>Bkg Designer sf10 III>Solid Solar Fabric.
30 Apply the default settings and hit apply.
31 Go to the very first layer and open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
32 Open your mask and minimize it.
33 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
34 In the drop down window for Source select WSL_Mask221.
35 Make sure Source luminance is selected and hit ok.
36 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
37 Resize the mask layer to be a little bigger.
38 Get your text tool and font choice and type out your name at the top of the canvas.
I used colors: foreground: #000000
background: #e3c4d6
I also used font size 40 and added a gradient glow- width 3 and color white.
39 Add copyrights.
40 If you are not doing the animation, resize and save as jpeg.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

41 Now click on your filmstrip background.
42 Duplicate twice- giving you a total of 3.
43 Click on the 1st one and go to Go to Effects>Plug-ins> I.C.NET Software>Filters Unlimited>Bkg Designer sf10 III>Solid Solar Fabric.
44 Apply default settings and hit apply.
45 Click on the 2nd one and go to Go to Effects>Plug-ins> I.C.NET Software>Filters Unlimited>Bkg Designer sf10 III>Solid Solar Fabric.
46 Leave the default settings but hit randomize and apply.
47 Repeat Steps #: 45-46 for the last one.
48 Now hide both duplicated layers.
49 Go to your small tubes and hide the last 2.
50 Copy Merge and go to Animation Shop.
51 Paste as a new animation.
52 Back in PSP, hide the 1st filmstrip background layer and the 1st small tube.
52 Unhide the 2nd filmstrip background layer and the 2nd small tube.
53 Copy Merge and go to Animation Shop.
54 Right-click on your frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
55 Back in PSP, hide the 2nd filmstrip background layer and the 2nd small tube.
56 Unhide the 3rd filmstrip background layer and the 3rd small tube.
57 Copy Merge and go to Animation Shop.
58 Right-click your current frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
59 Select All and go to Animation>Frame Properties and put 85.
60 Resize and save as a gif.
You are all done!!!!

I hope you enjoyed my tut!

Thanks,
Kali

Skin Deep Tut

2009-06-04T12:40:00.002-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP.

This Tag was made using PSPX2. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the awesome work of Tyson McAdoo. If you wish to use his work you must have a license to use his work before using his tubes.
To purchase his tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The adorbale kit I used is "Skin Deep " by Erica Hite at ScrapGirls and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Mask #7 by BabesDesignz: HERE
Filmstrip: HERE
Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
Font: Vtks Mercearia

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open a new canvas 700x700
2 Open, copy and paste as a new layer the supplied filmstrip.
3 Resize and position where desired.
4 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
5 Resize to the canvas size.
6 Now click back on the filmstrip and get your magic wand tool.
7 Click in each individual opening and holding the shift key down at the same time.
You are selecting each opening of the filmstrip.
8 Go to Selections>Modify>Expand and put 10.
9 Now click on your newly added paper layer.
10 Go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
11 Go to Selections>Select None.
12 Move the paper layer below the filmstrip layer.
13 Now open your choice of tube.
14 Resize and position it where desired.
Use my example for reference.
15 Now duplicate your tube twice and move the two duplicated tubes under the filmstrip layer.
16 Position each in one of the middle openings. Again, use my example as a reference.
17 Now click on the paper layer again.
18 Go to Selections>Select all>Float>Defloat.
19 Click on the 1st duplicated tube and go to Selections>Invert.
20 Then hit delete on your keyboard and then go to Selections>Select None.
21 Click on your paper layer again.
22 Go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
23 Click on the 2nd duplicated tube and go to Selections>Invert.
24 Again, hit delete on your keyboard and go to Selections>Select None.
25 Now click back on your 1st duplicated tube and get your eraser tool.
26 Erase any of the tube that is sticking out past the opening.
(This way is looks like it is only sitting in the one opening.)
27 Repeat Steps #: 25-26 for the 2nd duplicated tube.
28 Now open your mask and minimize it.
29 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper.
30 Resize to the canvas size.
31 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
32 In the drop down window for Source Select BabesDesignz_Mask7.
33 Make sure both Source luminance and Invert mask data are selected and hit ok.
34 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
35 Now resize the mask layer so it is much bigger.
36 Duplicate your mask layer.
37 Click on the original mask layer and go to Adjust>Blur>Gaussian Blur.
38 Change the Radius to 15 and hit ok.
39 Open, copy and paste as new layers any elements desired.
Use my example for a reference. I added a gradient glow to some of the elements as well.
40 Get your text tool and font choice and type out your name. Position where desired.
I used the colors: foreground: #000000
background: #f0de8c
I also used font size 48 and added a gradient glow- width 5 and color white.
41 Add copyrights.
42 Resize and save as a png.
You are all done!!!!

I hope you enjoyed my tut! Send me the results please!!!

Thanks,
Kali

Lips Like Sugar (Animated) Tut

2009-06-03T23:38:00.004-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the awesome work of Elias Chatzoudis. If you wish to use his work you must have a license to use his work before using his tubes.
To purchase his tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The adorbale kit I used is "My Lips Like Sugar" by Missy with Scraps with Attitude and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Mask #56 by Weesclott: HERE
Font: French Script MT
Plug-in: DSB Flux>Bright Noise

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open a new canvas 700x700.
2 Open, copy and paste as a new layer the Lips Like Sugar_Danglies.
3 Resize and postion at the top of the canvas.
4 Open, copy and paste as new layers both Lips Like Sugar_Sequin Crazy 1 and Lips Like Sugar_Sequin Crazy 2.
5 Resize and position one at the top left corner of the canvas and the other at the bottom right of the canvas.
6 Open, copy and paste as a new layer the Lips Like Sugar_Frame1.
7 Resize and position in the center of the canvas.
8 Get your magic wand tool and click in the center of the frame.
9 Go to Selections>Modify>Expand and put 20.
10 Open your choice of paper. Resize it to 700x700 before copying it.
11 Now you have it resized copy and paste it as a new layer.
12 Go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on the keyboard.
13 Go to Selections>Select None.
14 Now open, copy and paste as new layers all desired elements.
I used: Lips Like Sugar_Cotton Candy1, Lips Like Sugar_Design Bow 4, Lips Like Sugar_Gumball Machine 1,
Lips Like Sugar_Ipod2, Lips Like Sugar_Lips1, Lips Like Sugar_Lips2, Lips Like Sugar_Lips3,
Lips Like Sugar_Marker2, Lips Like Sugar_Note Cards 1
15 Resize and position where desired.
(Use my example for reference.)
16 Open the mask and minimize it.
17 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper. Resize to canvas size.
18 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
19 In the drop down window for Source select WSL_Mask56.
20 Make sure Source luminanca is selected and hit ok.
21 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
22 Resize the mask layer so it is bigger and more visible.
23 Now open your choice of tube.
24 Resize and position in the center of the frame.
25 Move this tube layer below the frame layer.
26 Duplicate the tube layer and move the layer above the frame.
27 Get your eraser tool and erase any of both tubes that are sticking out of the frame except for the head.
28 Get your text tool and font choice.
29 Type your name out.
I used the colors: foreground: #000000
background: #df187a
I also used font size 36.
30 Add copyrights.
31 If you are not doing the animation, resize and save as png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

32 Go to your first layer and get your paint bucket tool.
33 Flood fill white.
34 Now go to Layers>Merge>Merge Visible.
35 Now get your magic wand tool and set it on tolerance 8.
36 Click any elements you want to add noise too.
Make sure when you click on each you are pushing shift at the same time.
37 Once you have every thing selected duplicate your tag twice giving you a total of 3.
38 Click on the 1st one and go to Effects>Plug-ins>DSB Flux>Bright Noise
39 set these settings: Intensity: 55 and Direction: Mix and then hit ok.
40 Now repeat Steps #:38-39 for the 2 duplicated tags.
41 Hide the 2 duplicated layers and copy merge.
42 Go to Animation Shop and paste as a new animation.
43 Back in PSP, hide the current layer and unhide the second one.
44 Copy merge and go to AS.
45 Right-click on your frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
46 Back in PSP, hide the current layer and unhide the third one.
47 Copy merge and go to AS.
48 Right-click on your current frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
49 Select all and resize to desired size.
50 Save as a gif and you are all done!!!

Thanks for doing my tut!! Send me the results!

Hugs,
Kali

Sea Dock Fun (Animated) Tut

2009-06-03T10:06:00.003-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the awesome work of Elias Chatzoudis. If you wish to use his work you must have a license to use his work before using his tubes.
To purchase his tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The adorbale kit I used is "Aqua" by Captivated Visions and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Supplies: HERE
Font: Orlando
Mask #36 by BabesDesigz: HERE

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open a new canvas 700x700.
2 Open, copy and paste as a new layers all elements you desire to use.
I used: CVisions_Aqua_Anchor, CVisions_Aqua_Beachdock, CVisions_Aqua_Bubbles, CVisions_Aqua_Butterfly,
CVisions_Aqua_ButtonAqua, CVisions_Aqua_ButtonAqua2, CVisions_Aqua_Cloud, CVisions_Aqua_Flower3,
CVisions_Aqua_Jar, CVisions_Aqua_Rainbow, CVisions_Aqua_RayofLight, CVisions_Aqua_Seagull,
CVisions_Aqua_SequinString2, CVisions_Aqua_Shell2, CVisions_Aqua_Shell3, CVisions_Aqua_Sun,
CVisions_Aqua_FrameMesh
3 Resize and position where desired.Use my example for reference.
4 Now open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper. Resize.
I used: CVisions_Aqua_PaperPatterned4.
5 Move this below the frame layer.
6 Get your eraser tool. Erase any of the paper sticking out of the frame. It doesn't need to be perfect.
7 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of tube.
8 Resize and position in the middle of the frame. Use my example as a reference.
9 Duplicate your tube and move it below the frame layer. (You should have a tube above the frame and a tube below the frame.
10 Get your eraser tool again and erase any of each tube that is sticking out of the frame except for the head.
11 Open the mask and minimize it.
12 Open, copy and paste your choice of paper.
I used: CVisions_Aqua_PapeAqua2
13 Go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
14 In the drop down window for Source select BabesDesignz_Mask36.
15 Make sure both Source luminance and Invert mask data are selected and hit ok.
16 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
17 Resize the mask layer to be much bigger.
18 Get your text tool and font choice and type out you name.
I used colors: foreground- #ff626d
background- #209f14
I used a gradient glow- width 5 and color white on the wordart.
19 With your text tool still open type out your desired text.
I used colors: foreground- #719884
background- #e2c04f
I used font size 36.
20 Add copyrights.
21 If you are not doing the animation, open the water I supplied and move this below the Beachdock layer.
Resize and save as a png.

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

22 Go to your first layer and get the paint bucket tool. Flood fill white.
23 Now I need you to hide all layers except for the first 2- white background and mask layer.
24 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
25 Paste as a new animation and duplicate once. This should give you 2 frames.
26 Open the water animation supplied and select all. Copy.
27 Now go back to your new animation and Right-click.
28 Select Paste into selected frame.
29 Position the water at the bottom of the frame.
30 Now close the supplied animated water.
31 Back in PSP, hide the white background and mask layer.
32 Unhide all the other layers that were hidden.
33 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
34 Paste as a new animation and duplicate once. This will give you 2 frames.
35 Select all and copy.
36 Now go to your other animation and right-click. Select paste into selected frame.
37 Line it up so it looks as it did in PSP.
38 Once you are completely satisfied with the positioning select all.
39 Go to Animation>Frame Properties and change it to 75.
40 Resize and save as a gif.

You are all done!

Thanks,
Kali

Beach Bliss (Animated) Tut

2009-06-02T10:08:00.002-05:00

Summer Time (Animated) Tut

2009-06-01T17:40:00.003-05:00

Fairytale (Animated) Tut

2009-06-01T15:54:00.005-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the awesome work of Cris de Lara. If you wish to use his work you must have a license to use his work before using his tubes.
To purchase his tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The adorbale kit I used is "Fairy Tales" by Swheat Creations and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Template #3 (Misfit Exclusive Temp) by Melissaz Creationz :HERE
Mask #299 by Weesclott: HERE
Font: Acadian
Plug-in: Penta.com>Jeans
Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow
Plug-in: Alien Skin Xenofex 2>Constellation

1 Open template and delete copyright.
2 Copy of Raster 1 and go to Layers>Merge>Merge Down.
3 Now that you are on your 1st layer open, copy and paste a paper of choice.
I used: Bkg3
4 Now click back on your 1st layer and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
5 Now click on your paper layer and go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
6 Now go to Selections>Select None
7 Now repeat Steps #: 3-6 for all the included layers except for Raster 6- Pumpkin.
8 After you need to merge down the wordart so they are on the same layer.
9 Resize the wordart so they are a little bigger and move this layer above the pumpkin.
10 Now Add a gradient glow to the wordart with the width of 5 and color white.
11 Click on your long rectangle layer and go to Effects>Plug-ins>Penta.com>Jeans
12 Leave the settings at the default settings and hit okay.
13 Open, copy and paste as new layers any desired elements from the kit.
14 Resize and position where desired. Use my example for reference.
15 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of tube.
16 Resize and position the tube towards the bottom left side of the canvas.
17 Duplicate your tube and go to Image>Mirror.
18 Move your duplicated tube to be above the rectangle layer and position it to look like it is in the frame.
19 Click back on the rectangle layer and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
20 Click back on the duplicated tube and go to Selections>Invert and then hit delete on your keyboard.
21 Go to Selections>Select None.
22 Still on your duplicated tube- change the layer properties to Luminance Legeacy.
23 Now go back to your 1st layer and open your mask.
24 Minimize the mask.
25 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of paper. Move this to the bottom so it is the 1st layer.
I used: Bkg 16
26 Now go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
27 In the drop down window for Source select WSL_Mask299.
28 Make sure Source luminance is checked and hit ok.
29 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
30 Resize the mask layer to be a little bigger.
31 Now get your text tool and font choice. Type out your name.
I used colors: foreground: #ffffff
background: #b22659
I also added a gradient glow- width 5 and color matched the green paper.
32 Add copyrights.
33 If you are not doing the animation, resize and save as a png.
You are all done!!!

If you are doing the animation, follow these steps:

34 Go to your first layer and add a raster layer.
35 Move the new raster layer down so it is the 1st layer.
36 Get your paint bucket tool and flood fill white.
37 Remember how we duplicated the tube you used??? Go click on the duplicated tube.
38 Now you are going to duplicate the duplicated tube twice- giving you 3 total.
39 Click on the original duplicated tube and go to Effects>Plug-ins>Alien Skin Xenofex 2>Constellation.
40 Do these settings: 11.3, 59, 50, 5, 83, 20, Twinkle Rotation: 90 and Keep Original Image for BKG Fill.
41 Hit Random Seed once and click ok.
42 Now repeat Steps #:39-41 for each of the other duplicated tubes. Remember to hit Random seed once for each too!
43 Hide the duplicated tubes except for the original duplicated tube.
44 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
45 Paste as a new animation.
46 Back in PSP, hide the original duplicated tube and unhide the next duplicated tube.
47 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
48 Right-click on your frame and select Paste>After Current Frame
49 Back in PSP, hide the tube you just used and unhide the last duplicated tube.
50 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
51 Right-click on your current frame and select Paste>After Current Frame.
52 Now Select All and go to Animation>Frame Properties and change it to 35.
53 Resize to desired size and save as gif.
You are all done!!!!

Thanks for doing my tut,
Kali

Dear Diary Tutorial By Sher (Animated)

2009-06-01T08:37:00.009-05:00

This tutorial was written By Me On May 29, 2009
Any similarities is purely coincidental.
For this tutorial you must have some basic knowledge of psp and animation shop.
I am using the beautiful work of Scott Blair
In order to use his tubes you must have a license, you can get everything you need Here
The FTU Scrap kit I'm using was made by Bea , you can get it Here
The Template I'm using is template 6 , made by Mirella, you can get it Here
Filter used is Tramages ~Pool shadow~you can get it Here
Remember this is just a guide for a cute tutorial you can use any tubes
or scrap kits you wish and still have a cute tag!

Ok Lets go!
1.Open the template up in psp
Copy and close the original.
Delete the copyright and then click on background layer go to image and
resize canvas to 700x700, and flood fill this layer white.
2. Select raster 2 in the layer pallet ~go to selections
select all~float~defloat~open a paper of choice and copy and paste as a new layer
modify~smooth by 10~invert~hit delete on your keyboard~select none.
Rename this layer rectangle layer 1
duplicate 2 times name them rectangle 2 and rectangle 3
delete the original template layer.
3. Select Raster 3 in layer pallet, give this layer a nice drop shadow
and rename this layer rectangle frame.
4. Select Raster 4 in the layer pallet~go to selections
select all~float~defloat~open a paper of choice and copy and paste as a new layer
selections~modify~smooth by 10~invert~hit delete on keyboard~select none
Rename this layer strip layer 1
duplicate it 2 times name them strip layer 2 and strip layer 3
delete the original template layer.
5. Select Raster 5 in the layer pallet. Give this layer a nice drop shadow
and rename this layer
strip frame.
6. Select Raster 6 in the layer pallet ~ select all~float~defloat~
Open paper of choice ~copy ~resize 50% and paste as a new layer~position this where
needed~selections~modify~smooth by 10~invert~hit delete on keyboard~
select none~rename this layer circle 1
duplicate this layer 2 times and name layers circle 2 and circle 3
delete the original template layer.
7 .Select copy of vector 1 in the layer pallet~give this layer a nice drop shadow
rename this layer circle frame.
8. Select layer 7~select all~float~defloat~ flood fill with color of choice , I used #eeccd7
select none and rename this layer Frame fill Layer
9. Select copy of Vector 1in layer pallet~Give this layer a nice
drop shadow and rename this layer frame Layer.
10. Add your tube of choice and position it , see my tag for placement.
Give her a slight drop shadow and sharpen slightly.
11. Click on you frame fill layer and write out the desired text
you wish to use. resize and position inside the frame
This is what I wrote:
Dear Diary
I'm the Luckiest
Girl in the World!
In the Mornings
when I have my hair
all up in curlers and
coffee in my hand
He still Loves Me.
Whenever I'm
In his Arms
I feel Like
I'm in Heaven!

12. Add whatever elements you wish from scrap kit.
adding your drop shadows to each one.
If you don't plan on animating this tag
You can resize all layers to 500x500
Add your Name and Copyrights and merge all layers
and your done!

Now for the animations~ Congratulations if you decide to go on!
1 . Select rectangle 1 layer go to effects ~plugins~ tramages~pool shadow use these settings
40-40-40-40-40-4-128-128 ~click ok
Select Rectangle 2 same effect using these settings
30-30-30-30-30-30-128-128~click ok
Select Rectangle 3~same effect~ settings
15-15-15-15-15-15-128-128 ~click ok
2. Select strip layer 1 ~go to effects~same effects as before
settings 40-40-40-40-40-40-128-128~click ok
Select strip layer 2 ~same effects~
settings 60-60-60-60-60-60-128-128~click ok
Select strip layer 3~go to effects~same effects~
setting 30-30-30-30-30-30-128-128~click ok
3. Select circle1 layer~go to effects~same effects ~
settings 20-20-20-20-20-20-128-128`click ok
select circle 2 layer~go to effects~same effects
settings 35-35-35-35-35-35-128-128~click ok
Select circle 3 layer~go to effects~same effects
Settings 55-55-55-55-55-55-128-128~click ok

4. Close off Circle layers 2 &3 strip layers 2 & 3 and
rectangle layers 2&3
Edit~ copy special~Copy Merge
take to animation shop and paste as a new layer
Back to psp
close off circle layer 1 , strip layer 1 and rectangle layer 1
open circle layer 2, strip layer 2 , and rectangle layer 2
Edit~copy special~copy merge
take to animation shop and paste after current frame
Close off circle layer 2, strip layer 2, and rectangle layer 2
open circle layer 3, strip layer 3 , and rectangle layer 3
Edit ~copy special~copy merge
take to animation shop and paste after current frame
go to edit~select all~frame properties~ add 25 as your desired speed.
view your 3 frame animation
If you like what you have created save as a gif and your done.
I hope you enjoyed doing my tutorial !
Thanks
Sher

You & Me (Animated) Tut

2009-05-31T22:27:00.003-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the beautiful work of Suzanne Woolcott. If you wish to use her work you must have a license to use her work before using her tubes.
To purchase her tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The adorbale kit I used is "You and Me" by Kristi W. at ScrappinDivaz Designz and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Template #43 by Melissaz Creationz:HERE
Mask #32 by BabesDesignz: HERE
Wordart: HERE
Font: Coca Cola ii
Plug-in: Tramages>Tow The Line
Plug-in: Eye Candy 4000>Gradient Glow

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size.

1 Open template and delete the copyright.
2 Click on 2nd layer.
3 Open, copy and paste your choice of paper. Resize to the canvas size.
4 Click back on the 2nd layer and go to Selections>Select All>Float>Defloat.
5 Click on the newly added paper.
6 Go to Selections>Invert and hit delete on your keyboard.
7 Go to selections>Select None and delete the original layer.
8 Repeat Steps 2-7 for all included layers with your choice of papers.
I used: kristiw_youandme_p1, kristiw_youandme_p2, kristiw_youandme_p3, kristiw_youandme_p4,
kristiw_youandme_p7, kristiw_youandme_p10
9 Click on the squares layers and go to Effects>Plug-ins>Tramages>Tow The Line
10 Do these settings: 25,58.31,9 and click ok.
11 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of tube.
12 Resize and position the tube under above the circle layer but below the circle frame.
13 Duplicate the tube and move the duplicated tube above the frame.
14 Now get your eraser tool and erase of the each the tubes that are sticking out past the frame.
(Use my example as a reference. I did not erase the top of the tube.)
15 Open, copy and paste as a new layer your choice of grass supplied in the kit.
16 Resize to the desired size and position it where desired.
(Use my example as a reference. I position it pretty low at the bottom of the canvas.
17 Open, copy and paste as new layers any desired elements.
18 Now click on your grass layer and duplicate it.
19 Move the duplicated under all the newly added element layers so it sits behind them.
20 Move the duplicated up a little so it looks as if the elements are sitting in the grass.
(Again, use my example as a reference.)
21 Go to the bottom layer and paste your desired choice of paper.
I used: kristiw_youandme_p12
22 Now open your mask and minimize it.
23 Now go to Layers>New Mask Layer>From Image.
24 In the Source Drop down window select BabesDesignz_Mask32.
25 Make sure Source luminance and Inver mask data are selected. Click ok.
26 Go to Layers>Merge>Merge Group.
27 Resize the mask layer to be a little bigger.
28 Get your text tool and type out your name.
I used colors: foreground: #e6afb4
background: #b63d44
I used the font size: 55 and added a gradient glow- width 3 and color white.
29 Add your copyrights.
30 If you are not doing the animation, open, copy and paste your wordart that I supplied you.
31 Now resize and save as jpeg.

If you are doing the animation follow these steps:

32 Okay, open, copy and paste as a new layer the kristiw_youandme_balloon from the kit.
33 Position it over to the right side of the canvas and about half way down.
(Use my example for reference.)
34 Now duplicate it and move the duplicated balloon a little up and a little over.
35 Keep duplicating until you have the balloon all the way over to the other side of the canvas.
The last balloon should be directly across from the very first and original balloon.
36 Now rename all the balloon layers as balloon1, balloon2 and so on.
(I ended up with a total of 10 balloon layers.)
37 Now hide all the balloon layers except balloon1.
38 Open, copy and paste as a new layer the wordart supplied.Make sure this is the top layer so the balloons are behind it.
39 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop. Paste as a new animation.
40 Back in PSP, hide the balloon1 and unhide the balloon2.
41 Copy merge and go to Animation Shop.
42 Right-click on your frame and select Paste After Current Frame.
43 Now repeat these steps until all your balloons have been pasted after current frame.
(If you had 10 balloon layers, you should have 10 frames.)
44 Still in Animation Shop select all and go to Animation>Frame Properties and change it to 55.
45 Now still copy.
46 Minimize the animation.
47 Now paste as a new animation which will paste your animation and you will have a total of 2 animations.
48 Select All and Go to Animation>Reverse Frames.
49 Now I need to you to copy all the frames.
50 Once you have copied go to you last frame of your original animation and click on it so the last frame is the only one selected.
51 Right-click and select paste after current frame. If you originally had 10 frames now you should have 20.
52 Save as a gif and you are all done!!!

I hope you enjoyed my tut!! Send me the results!!

Thanks,
Kali

Sparkalicious (Animated) Tut

2009-05-28T13:45:00.004-05:00

To do this tutorial you must have some knowledge of PSP and Animation Shop.

This Tag was made using PSPX2 and Animation Shop. This tutorial is also copyrighted by Young at Heart Designs.
Im using the Beautiful work of Jamie Kidd. If you wish to use hers work you must have a license to use her work before using her tubes.
To purchase her tubes and receive a license go to HERE.
The adorbale kit I used is called "Sparkalicious" by Clarey Designz and it can be found HERE.

Supplies:
WSL_Mask218 by Chelle: HERE
Font: GlitzyJewel

I used shadow settings V3,H2, O50, B5, Color Black on ALL elements, layers, text and the tube except for the mask layer.
I also sharpened every element and tube I had to resize to get the quality like the original size. To learn how to sharpen please refer to the end of this tutorial.

1 open new canvas 900x700 (we will resize later)
2 Open, copy and paste a new layers clarey_sparkalicious_wrappedframe1, clarey_sparkalicious_sticker, clarey_sparkalicious_longframe1, and clarey_sparkalicious_longframe2.
3 Resize and place where desired.
Use my example for reference.
4 Now click on the black frame and paste a paper of choice. Resize to the canvas size.
5 Select the inside of each Frame with your Magic Wand
6 Selections > Modify > Expand by 5 and click on your paper.
7 Selections > Invert
8 Delete
9 KEEP SELECTED!!
10 Now paste three tubes of your choice each as a new layer in the 3 middle openings.
11 Resize as necessary
12 Position within Frames to your liking.
13 Then press delete, and deselect.
14 Repeat Steps: 4-13 for the pinkish frame.
15 Repeat Steps: 4-8 for the big, top frame.
16 Paste your main tube as new layer and resize as necessary.
17 Position in the top Frame.
18 Paste a paper of choice as new layer. Resize to the canvas size.
19 Layers > Arrange > Send to Bottom.
20 Layers > New Mask Layer > From Image.
21 Locate WSL_Mask218 and click okay.
22 Then go to Layers > Merge > Merge Group. Resize the mask layer to be a little bigger.
23 Open, copy and paste as new layers any elements you desire.
I used a lot of elements so use my example as a reference.
24 Select your Text Tool again and another font of choice.
25 Type out your name.
26 Finally, add your © copyright, licence and watermark, resize, then save as a png and you're done!

If you are going to do the animation, follow these steps:

27 Go to your first layer and get your paint bucket tool.
28 Flood fill white.
29 Activate the in the Frame. This is where it is going to get confusing.
30 Rename to Tube1, Tube2, Tube3 and so on for each original tube.
You should end up with a total of 6. (Tube1-Tube6)
31 Now duplicate each tube once giving you 2 of each tube.
32 Rename the duplicates Copy Tube1, Copy Tube2 and so on til they are all renamed.
33 Reduce the opacity of each Copy to 50.
34 Hide all layers but for Tube1, Copy Tube2, Copy Tube3, Copy Tube4, Copy Tube5 and Copy Tube6.
35 Edit > Copy Merged
36 Open Animation Shop
37 Edit > Paste as New Animation
38 Back to PSP Hide last layers and unhide Tube2, Copy Tube1, Copy Tube3, Copy Tube4, Copy Tube5 and Copy Tube6.
39 Edit > Copy Merged
40 In Animation Shop Edit > Paste after Current Frame
41 Back to PSP Hide last layers again and unhide Tube3, Copy Tube1, Copy Tube2, Copy Tube4, Copy Tube5 and Copy Tube6.
42 Edit > Copy Merged
43 In Animation Shop Edit > Paste after Current Frame.
44 Back to PSP Hide last layers again and unhide Tube4, Copy Tube1, Copy Tube2, Copy Tube3, Copy Tube5 and Copy Tube6.
45 Edit > Copy Merged
46 In Animation Shop Edit > Paste after Current Frame.
47 Back to PSP Hide last layers again and unhide Tube5, Copy Tube1, Copy Tube2, Copy Tube3, Copy Tube4 and Copy Tube6.
48 Edit > Copy Merged
49 In Animation Shop Edit > Paste after Current Frame.
50 Back to PSP Hide last layers again and unhide Tube6, Copy Tube1, Copy Tube2, Copy Tube3, Copy Tube4 and Copy Tube5.
51 Edit > Copy Merged
52 In Animation Shop Edit > Paste after Current Frame.
You should end up with a total of 6 frames.
53 Now you can edit your Frame Properties to 75, then save as a GIF and you're done!

Thanks for doing my tut. Send me the results!!

Thanks,
Kali