Merry & Bright

This a quick and Easy Peasy tutorial was created by Rapsody on December 16th, 2013.

Any similarity to any other tutorial is purely a coincidence.

I have not used plugins but please use them where you see fit.

For my drop shadows I have used:

Black: Offset -10 Horizontal 5 Opacity 50 Blur 10 Color Black

You may share this tut but please share the only the link, thank you♥

I am using PSP 16 but any version should work!

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We are using the lovely art of  Sue Miller Funny Skaters SM0040,  you must have a license to use this art. Sue's tubes must be purchased at UpYourArt

This wonderful kit “Making Memories” by HorsePlays Pastures can be found HERE at my favorite scrap store ScrapsFromTheHeart!  What a FAB kit Bevieeeee!!!!Font: Any script one, I used Euphoria Script.

Okay, Let's begin!

11)   Open new image with a white background 700 x 700

22)   Paste frame P8 as a new layer. Use my tag for reference!

33)   Make a new layer, move it below the frame. With your selection tool make a rectangle that is the size of the frame, keep it selected.

44)   Take Paper P8, and paste into the selection, select none.

55)    Return to the frame layer.  Paste El 57 (bird) as new layer, resize to 20% and put on the upper left corner of your frame.

76)   Paste El9 Christmas tree as a new layer.

87)   Add El50 Ornament group, resize 90%

98)   Paste Ele 37 Ornament with yarn, resize 40% put it on top of the ornament group.

10)  Add El11 big white stars resize 90%, resize and place it so the big star is on the top of the tree.

19) Copy El19 long green bow and paste as a new layer, resize 40% and move to the left upper corner of the frame.

110) Paste your Sue Miller tube, SM0040 Funny Skaters as a new layer, resize 80% position to the left of the Christmas tree.

111) Grab the mailbox El27, paste as a new layer, mirror.  Position it to the right of the skaters.

112) Paste El42 red bow as a new layer, resize 23% and position it so it appears to be tied around the mailbox.

113) Paste El10 Lantern as a new layer, resize 40% and place in the lower right corner.

114) To make the bottom look uniform, I used my selection tool, (point to point) and selected the bottom edges of snow from the tree and mailbox elements.  Activate each of those layers and delete so you like the way it appears.

115) Make sure all is where you want it to be, delete your white background, merge visible. Resize 75%

116)  Add your copyright information, and UpYourArt license number.

117) Add the name you wish I used Euphoria Script.

 

Thank you for visiting and doing this tutorial, I hope you found it enjoyable. I would love to see your results and I welcome any suggestions at CustomerService@UpYourArt.com

Raps
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Purrrfect Christmas

This a quick and easy peasy tutorial was created by Rapsody on December 16th, 2013.

Any similarity to any other tutorial is purely a coincidence.

I have not used plugins but please use them where you see fit.

For my drop shadows I have used:

Black: Offset -10 Horizontal 5 Opacity 50 Blur 10 Color Black

You may share this tut but please share the only the link, thank you♥

I am using PSP 16 but any version should work!

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We are using the lovely art of  Lisa Victoria Victoria LV0076,  you must have a license to use this art. Lisa's tubes must be purchased at UpYourArt

This wonderful kit “Christmas Cheer” by Dezines By Baby Dragon can be found HERE at my favorite scrap store ScrapsFromTheHeart!  What a fun kit Becca and there are so many other wonderful elements to use!!!!!
Font: Any script one, I used HaloHandletter.

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We will be using the following: frame 01 resize 75% mirror
My word art:

Paper 04 resize 50%
Ele 15 Christmas tree
Tube LV0076
Ele13 Merry Christmas
There are some other great elements that would enhance this tag, take a peek!

**After you use each element close it so you have a clean workspace.

 Okay, let’s get started!
Please note, you can reposition the elements once completed before merging!

1)      Open new image with a white background 700 x 700

2)      Paste frame 01 as a new layer, mirror and resize 75%

3)      Apply my  word art as shown on my tag, add a drop shadow.

4)      Take paper 04, resize 50%.

5)      Return to the frame layer.  With your selection tool, click inside the frame, invert.

6)       Go to the new layer, modify by 2, expand, and paste the resized paper  04 into the selection (in the new layer.) Select none, move layer down one.

7)      Return to the frame layer.  Paste Ele15 Christmas tree as a new layer move so it is just outside the word art.  Add your drop shadow.

8)      Add your tube LV0076 and resize to 70%, position it, use my tag as a guide.

9)      Past Ele 13 Merry Christmas as a new layer, move to the bottom, go to the cat’s toe and select,, return to the Merry Christmas element and delete so the toes appear to be on top. Add your drop shadow.

10)   Make sure everything is where you like it, and you have your drop shadows.  Merge visible.

11)   Add your copyright information, and UpYourArt license number.
 

               Add the name you wish and enjoy, hope your Christmas is Purrrfect!

                   Save as a PNG, you are done, YAY♥

Thank you for visiting and doing this tutorial, I hope you found it enjoyable. I would love to see your results and I welcome any suggestions at CustomerService@UpYourArt.com

Raps



Broken Angel

 

This tutorial was created by Rapsody on December 16th, 2013.

 Any similarity to any other tutorial is purely a coincidence.

I have not used plugins but please use them where you see fit.

For my drop shadows I have used:

Black: Offset -10 Horizontal 5 Opacity 50 Blur 10 Color Black

You may share this tut but please share the only the link, thank you♥

I am using PSP 16 but any version should work!

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We are using the lovely art of  Lady Fanhir FI0025, you must have a license to use this art. Stefania’s tubes must be purchased at UpYourArt

This wonderful kit “Punky Christmas” by Designz By BabyDragon can be found HERE at my favorite scrap store ScrapsFromTheHeart!  What a fun kit Becca!!!!!
The gorgeous mask is by Moon Beams & Spiderwebs thank you so much Staci!

Font: Any script one, I used Beau Rivage One by Rob

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We will be using the following layered as such for the end result they should be in this order starting from the bottom:

MaskPaper P03
Ele 37 fleur
Ele 06 Shoe Mirror resize 35%

Word Art by me.

Ele 32 Emo
Tube FI0025 resize 90%
Ele 33 Frame

Ele 10 Lollipop resize 80% rotate 20% right
Ele 38 bow resize 35% rotate 20% right

**After you use each element close it so you have a clean workspace.

 Okay, let’s get started!
Please note, you can reposition the elements once completed before merging!

1. Open a canvas 700 x650 select all and paste paper P03 into selection, select none.
2. Add your mask, merge group. 
3. Add a new white layer and move to the bottom so you can see your work better, you will delete it later!  Return to your mask layer and resize it 90%
4. Paste Ele 32 (Emo) as a new layer and move to the far upper right.
5. Paste your tube (FI0025) as a new layer, resize 90%.
6. Add the word art towards the bottom leaving apple room for your drop shadow.
7. Copy and paste frame Ele33 (frame) as a new layer on top of the tube layer.
8. Return to your tube and move it so that it fits within the frame, use your point to point to select and remove any overlap the tube that extends outside of the frame.
9. Past Ele 10 Lollipop as a new layer resize 80% rotate 20% right. Position in the lower right.
10. Copy Ele 38 bow and resize 35% rotate 20% right and position on top of the lollipop.
11. Return to your mask layer and paste Ele 37 fleur as a new layer, add a black drop shadow no blur as a new layer at an obvious distance.  (After you resize you can add the fleur again as I did without resizing it)
12. Make sure you are happy with where everything is positioned, close your white layer, then merge visible, copy and paste as a new image, resize 80%. (I added another fleur unrevised under the image here!)
13. Apply your copyright, URL, and your UpYourArt license number.

Add your name using the font of your choice.

Save as a PNG, you are done, YAY♥

Thank you for visiting and doing this tutorial, I hope you found it enjoyable. I would love to see your results and I welcome any suggestions at CustomerService@UpYourArt.com

Raps



Sea Breeze

This tutorial was created by Rapsody on May 15th, 2013.
Any similarity to any other tutorial is purely a coincidence.
You may share this tut but please share the only the link, thank you♥
I am using PSP 15 but any version should work!

We are using the lovely art of  Gary George  Tube GG0023 you must have a license to use this tube. All of Gary’s tubes must be purchased at UpYourArt
This wonderful kit “Sandy Toes and Salty Kisses” by Horse Play Pastures can be found HERE Thank you so much Bevieeeeeeee!♥

We will be using:
Your favorite Gary George tube, I used GG0023.
Font: Arizona @ 100.
Circle Mask: Thank you Monti!  Can be found HERE
hpd_ST&SK-Paper 10
hpd_ST&SK EL34 Rope Frame
hpd_ST&SK EL1 Net rotate 90% right
hpd_ ST&SK  EL11 Sand resize 77%
hpd_ST&SK EL9 Splash @ 73%
hpd_ ST&SK EL17 Sparkles 28%
hpd_ST&SK EL5 Tall grass @ 56%
hpd_ ST&SK EL15 Bottle 38%
hpd_ ST&SK EL4 Crab 32%
hpd_ST&SK EL20 double shell 68%
hpd_ ST&SK EL64 Shell@ 40%
hpd_ ST&SK EL10 Starfish @ 30%
hpd_ST&SK EL51 butterfly 35%
Font Arizonia 100pts
**After you use each element close it so you have a clean workspace.

Okay, let’s get started!

*Open Paper 10 duplicate and close the original.  Apply Monti’s circle mask (source from image), Merge group and resize 63% making certain to put your resolution at 72.
*Open a new image 600 x 600 with a white background (we will delete it when finished), copy your merged paper/mask paste as a new layer, add a drop shadow with these settings 3 3 70 30 with #85bbc3, resize layer to  92%.  You may close the original in order to keep your pallet uncluttered.
*Paste hpd_ST&SK EL34 Rope frame as a new layer, resize 85% add the same drop shadow you just used, move towards the upper top as far as you are able making sure your mask is aligned.
*Add Tube GG0023 as a new layer, resize 68% use my tag for reference for positioning, add your same drop shadow.
*Add hpd_ST&SK EL1 Net as a new layer, resize 78%, rotate 90% right, position on the top of the frame, add drop shadow with #40ffff.
*Add hpd_ST&SK EL9 Spash add same drop shadow.
*Paste hpd_ ST&SK EL17 Sparkles as a new layer resize 28%. Move to the inner left add the same drop shadow but use white, duplicate and move to the right and a little higher, duplicate again and move to the right using my tag as reference. 
*Resize hpd_ST&SK EL11 Sand 105% and paste as a new layer, use drop shadow with these settings 3  3 100 30 color #794f33.
*Hide the sand layer and return to your tube layer.  Carefully hand select her arm, go back to the sand layer and make the layer active, delete, making sure her arm is clear of all sand, select none, use your eraser tool if necessary.
* Copy hpd_ST&SK EL5 Tall grass resize 56% and paste as a new layer, add same drop shadow with #9bd101 as the color move to the left side of the frame, duplicate resize 85% and move to the right of the original.
*Add hpd_ST&SK EL9 Spash as a new layer, resize 73% move up, let it “splash” on your tube, add same drop shadow with #40ffff.
*hpd_ST&SK EL15 Bottle resize 38%  same drop shadow with color #40ffff place just in front of the tall grass.
*Add hpd_ST&SK EL4 crab resize 32%, add same drop shadow but with color #715535 place to the right of the bottle.
*Paste hpd_ST&SK EL20 double shell as a new layer, resize 68% place to the right of the crab, add same drop shadow.
*Paste hpd_ST&SK EL64 Seashell resize 40%, add same drop shadow settings, place to the right of the double shell so that the girl looks to be reaching for it.
*Add hpd_ST&SK EL10 starfish as a new layer, resize 30%, and place to the right of the last shell.
*Copy and paste hpd_ST&SK EL51 butterfly as a new layer, resize 35% and place on the mid-upper left, add drop shadow with #40ffff.
*Make sure everything is where you like it, check for anything stray and remove, then delete the bottom white layer, merge visible.
*Apply your copyright, url, and license number.
*Add names, using Arizona, I used 2 colors, purple and green from the butterfly then added two drop shadows.
*Save as a PNG, you are done, YAY♥
Thank you for visiting and doing this tutorial, I hope you found it enjoyable. I would love to see your results and I welcome any suggestions at CustomerService@UpYourArt.com
Raps
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