PSP Tutorial - Using Images & Not Tubes - Personality of Many Colors

We are always coming across great images, and It sometimes can be hard to get creative with them.

Well, I'm going to show you a few ways, to play with, and really utilize those gorgeous images, sitting in your folders.
( Image used is with a personal use license from AIL and is ©Camelia )
For this, all you need is an Image. No tubes, Just An Image. 

You can add scraps to them, but keep it simple. Usually there is a reason the image isn't tubed, and usually it is too gorgeous to cut up... with all that detail, why let it go to waste.

There are two parts to this tutorial. The first is just a few ways to " set " the image alone, and the second, is the actual tut to make the tag.  

Lets start with a few basics.

Masking:
You would be amazed, what you can really do with just a mask. ( I'm using Ginny and VIX Masks for this example )
Here are a few places, to find some Free to use Masks.
http://www.bunnysattic.pspmadeez.org/masks/masks.html
http://www.whisperscorner.com/ww-masks/
http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/freedownloads/l/blframes_t01.htm
http://www.freewebs.com/vixpsp/masks.htm
http://www.charmroyal.com/visitor/image-masks.php
http://becky1screations.blogspot.com/2010/04/sharing-some-psp-masks.html

The first step is always, if the image doesnt cover the area of your canvas, you need to flood fill the backing with a gradient, or a color that matches the image. Then, merging the two layers, followed by your mask.

When you load a mask, for example onto a full image. You have to watch where it cuts off, and how much. You don't want to take too much from the image.
So choose a mask, that has a nice, solid outside, or one you can bevel, and make semi solid. Sometimes you can add a small dropshadow, bevel, and it can make a nice button style tag.

When, and if you dropshadow, black is NOT always the best option. Play with your colors, and your settings. I'll show you mine below, and you can go your way from there.
I used green from the image.

Another option, ( which I find to be more pleasing ) Is just making a black layer ( Or whichever color you prefer ) , and loading the same mask. You get this result.




Something else to try, is just flood filling the back with a dark color, and loading a mask, it Really Can make it 'POP'. You have to pick one that peeks from the sides of your main image.
If it doesn't come out dark enough, just copy and paste a new layer, of the same merged group, and it will darken it. Dropshadows will just make it look fuzzy at this point.




Another route to go, is to utilize the whole image, then frame it with scraps, or just mask and layer it.
For the sake of not having to dig through my Scraps, I'm just going to do a mask, but the steps would basically be the same if you use a Frame element from a scrapkit.

Now, to make a Tag, using what you have learned.

PERSONALITY OF MANY COLORS

I Load my mask, as above, and get it to my liking. Then I Make it invisible ( click the eye in your layer properties box )

Then, I load another copy of the image, onto the bottommost layer.
Here, I played with the artistic effects.  Halftone, then Enamel, and used the settings below.



I then, mirrored the image.

I Loaded a rounded mask, and merged that group.I then, made a new layer, flood filled it with black, and loaded the same mask, and merged those two together.

Then, I selected my main layer, and made it visible. Cut it and pasted as a new image, then I reduced the size by 100 Pixels.
And then, I arranged it, as so.



Now, I'm going to keep this one simple, So I'm going to create a full text background, using font PIXELMIX.
Mine Reads "Personality of many colors" To make this, I Wrote one full line, and as a new selection added it to a new layer on the TOP.
I then used CTRL+C then CTRL+E To paste the line of text again, and put it under the other.. Repeat this until you have what I have below. Give it a staggered look, you don't want all the text to be uniform.



I then, took my selection tool, ( Freehand Selection ) set my feather to 10, and just kinda drew me a squiggly circle, to smooth out and make it look like a mask almost. Helps to blend the tag together. Click your selection and Hit Delete, on your keyboard.

Move to the bottommost layer.

Open a new layer, move to the bottom, under your text, and flood fill white.

I added my word art, if you would like what I use, you can download it Here. 

I set the text to luminance ( if you use mine, its in psd. format and already set )

Once you have that, I consider the tag finished. Keepin it simple! :)

Add your copyright, license number, etc, and you have made a great tag , from just an image!

Be Different, What you got to lose? 

xxMis

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Tag by Bonnie

 Tags by CreativeCins

New Freebie Word Art - Ft. Bieber Boyfriend Lyrics

I Have a new WordArt For you guys, Inspired by Justin Bieber's legal ass. I never liked him really until now.

DOWNLOAD HERE

** What's going on!? These little boys are Growin up! **

http://pinterest.com/pin/138696863494449564/ < Song

Favorite line, " I'mma make you shine bright, like you layin in the snow, BRRR "

Clever, Bieber. Touche. 

Jealous of You? FTU Tutorial

Scraps are from Delicious Scraps http://www.deliciousscraps.com/2009/06/new-free-scrap-kit-greenalicious.html
I Chose a tube by KiwiFireStorm From PSP Tube Stop. You can obtain a PTU license at http://thepspproject.com/
However, you can use any tube you prefer!
Mask, from Vix, at http://www.freewebs.com/vixpsp/masks.htm
Download Supplies HERE.


Open a 600x600 Transparent Image.



Start by placing a large version of your tube, or a close up on the first layer.
Open Paper7, Resize to 600 on the longest side. Place it on the layer under your Tube.
On your Tube Layer Closeup, Choose your EXCLUSION option from your layer properties, as shown.

Then, Take The Green String Heart, (From the scrapkit ) and resize it to 1000 pixels High, and make a frame around the face with it. Then, erase the rest of the string. Select your " soften " Tool From your Left bar, and soften where you removed the string so it isn't so dominant.

Use your magic wand, and Click inside the Heart string frame you have modified.
Then, on your Menu, Choose Selections > Modify/Expand -- Set to 4 pixels.
Then, Choose Selections ( again ) > Invert. Then, select your TUBE layer, with your 'ants' still marching ( where you applied the Exclusion property ) and hit "DELETE" on your keyboard.

Merge them together. You will have ONE Layer.

Next, Take your Original Tube, and resize it to fit well with the heart, and so she stands Nearly Level. Depending on your tube, you will have different sizes you use for resizing, but should result as I have below.
Add a dropshadow, with settings shown.



Next, Pick one of the " Brackets " in the scrapkit ( Bracket-2 is what I Chose )
Resize to 500 pixels.
Move it to the bottom Layer.
Choose your Effects Menu > Artistic Effects > Colored Foil, and use the settings shown.



Open Whichever Bracket you Didn't Use, and Rotate it Clockwise 45 Degrees.
Resize to 625 and place on the bottom-most layer.
Dropshadow, with the settings you have already from before.

Then, Open up the staple, and resize to 200 Pixels Wide.
Open a New layer, on the top, and Use CTRL+E to paste these INTO The layer you created. You are going to make a place for the name to go on your tag, as I have below.
You are going to put about 6 on top of eachother to give you the result below.

Add a dropshadow to your newly made name bracket. Same settings.
Open up a ribbon flower, or flower of choice, resize to about 200 Pixels. Place behind your name plate.

Open up the Tie W Beads, resize to about 300 pixels Wide or so, and Place on the bottom layer, poking out the sides, and then do the same on the other side but do not rotate it.
( Use your CTRL+E )



Open a new layer, move it to the bottom, and flood fill black.
Load Mask, VixMask17. Then Merge Group, use CTRL+C ( to copy ) and CTRL+E ( To paste into layer ) and make it look as I have below by stacking them on top of each other.

Pick a flower element, and resize it to about 125. Place a few on the Layer above our Black Circle/Oval.
Open the element, Heart String 2, and resize it to 300 pixels high. Move it to the layer, right under our Framed Heart that we made in the beginning, and add a dropshadow with the same settings.
Place it has i have below, or wherever you like.



Open String 2 from the elements folder, and resize to 450 pixels wide.
Place at the bottom where, on mine, the legs cut off. Then make it non visible, and on the layer right under our nameplate.
Make your nameplate non visible.
Merge all other Visible layers.
Make your ribbon and Name Plate visible again. Carefully erase, everything under the ribbon, making it look like the tag is sitting on top of it.
I Noticed the flowers may hang off a bit, just erase with the flow of the ribbon, and use your soften brush to smooth out once you do so.



You can add the word Art I Supplied, or you can use your own.

Merge visible, add your copyright info, license number ( if applicable ) and you are Finito!

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Chewy Fluffy Chocolate Chip Cookies

adapted from http://kelseysappleaday.blogspot.com/2011/08/best-ever-chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies.html 

Meet your New Weakness...
You'll never look at another cookie the same again.

Lets begin making these fluffy , melt in your mouth, chocolate sins!

You will need : 

3/4 c. Softened Butter ( Cooled )

3/4 c. brown sugar 

1/4 c. granulated sugar 

1 egg 

2 tsp. vanilla extract 

2 c. all purpose flour 

2 tsp. cornstarch 

1 tsp. baking soda 

1/2 tsp. salt 

1 c. Ghirardelli Jumbo Bittersweet Chocolate Chips

Yes.. this matters.. :)

 

 

Mix your flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt together, set aside. In another bowl, mix your butter, sugars, and vanilla... mix in egg once combined.  Then, mix your dry ingredients into the other, and add your chocolate chips. Pretty simple!

     Set your oven to 350.

Now, Take a baking sheet, and line with foil ( Helps with darkening of the bottoms ). Spray lightly with nonstick spray. 

Then, With a teaspoon, drop, one by one, plentiful scoops onto your sheet, about 1 1/2 inches apart.  

 

 

 

Bake for about 7 minutes, and you need to get these out as soon as you see the browning of the bottom around the edges.  

 

 

Once they are done, let them sit for about 5 minutes, on the sheet, then move to a cooling plate, or rack. 

Enjoy...  I know I do!

 

 

 

 

( For variety, add coconut, peanut butter chips, or pumpkin spice ! )

 

 

Gooey Chocolate hugs...

Mis xx

 

 

New Freebie word Art - Get Out! MSY Designs

New word art, as per request!

Hope you enjoy!

Download HERE

PSP Tutorial FTU - Bad Like Mom & Dad Made Me ( Adult Content )

Supplies:
Choose a tube, that has a close up, and that is colorful.
I have Chosen that of Barbara Jensen , you can purchase her tubes, and a license to use them http://barbarajensentubes.com or you can use any FTU art as long as you have permission
Scraps chosen from PuddiCatCreations http://puddicatcreations.blogspot.ca/2011/12/freebie-kits-to-share.html Titled "Lola's Wish"
Masks Courtesy of VIX http://www.freewebs.com/vixpsp/masks.htm

Download Other Supplies HERE

Before you start, I want to mention, as per your tube colors, you may want to choose a different kit to match your tube, or colorize to match as you go. Not needed but suggested as all colors wont match teal and red.

There are some examples at the end of the tut, and one of the girls did just that. I love it.

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Open a Transparent 500x500 Image.
Load a Close up, or large Version to a new layer.
Load a copy of your tube, ( resize to around 500 pixels )onto the topmost layer. Make Non Visible.
Open and Layer a Paper of your choice on the bottom , I chose Paper13

You should be here.



Select your Close up, make sure it is directly above the Paper you just placed. Choose the HARD LIGHT option from your Layer Properties Box. This is what your layer properties box looks like ( don't use these settings, just pointing out where to go )

Merge Visible.
Then, We are going to load Mask Vix_Mask331.
You may have to play with it a bit, to show the parts you want.



This next Part is OPTIONAL if you want to change the color and look of the mask layer you just made in the background.
Choose your layer, then From Effects > 3D Effects > inner Bevel, and use the settings shown below.
You can choose any color, but I chose to match it to her panties, as shown below.



Next Layer paper13 onto the bottom.
Load Mask VIXMASK407
Flood Fill a Black Layer on the very Bottom.
Load Mask VIXMASK46
Merge Both Groups you Just Made, but not together.



Load Paper5 on the bottom.
Load Mask VIXMASK330
Merge That Group also.
Then, Open your SparksMSY that I made for this Tutorial.
Place Your Lil Bursts of Spark wherever you like, I did Four Corners, under our Frame type layer.



Now, we will work with the elements of the kit.

Open Ribbon 5 and resize it to 350 Pixels Wide, Place it behind our main tube layer, close to the bottom.
Add Dropshadow with settings shown.



Pick a Pillow From the kit, Resize to about 125 pixels and add it behind her, but poking out, and add a dropshadow with the same settings as before.
Pick a Heart Mesh looking Element, and resize it to 450 Pixels.
Place it on a new Layer above your Black rectangles. ( you used a mask to make them ) Add Noise, Uniform, 100%, and Repeat.
Makes it all Glitterfied!
You can now see where you should be about to.



Next, we're going to add our finishing touches, and Bring this baby together!

Load a Layer. Add your CR info.
Now, to choose word art. I chose my own, of course, just easier for me, and you can find it http://momsaysyes.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-ftu-wordart-gaga-ness.html

Flatten, Save as JPG or PNG, and you are done! Look how GREAT You did!

xx Stay Creative Yo!
Mis

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