Breakfast with Cuddly Rigor Mortis

This tutorial was written on 2-24-22, By Kelli.
Please don't copy it or claim it as your own or post it through any group.
You may link back to my blog.
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is strictly coincidental.
It is written assuming you have a basic knowledge of PSP and its tools.
It is written using PSP 9 but should work in any other version.
For this tag you will need:
A  font of choice,
I am using Coffee Tin.
And you will need another font of choice for the text.

You will also need this mask  made by Karen.
You can find it at the Escape from Reality Blog 
I used KPStarburst here

You will need a several tubes by 
Cuddly Rigor Mortis
I used a lot of her food and fruit tubes.
I also used a couple scrap kits that were inspired by some of the tubes :

Find here at CDO

Ready?

Open a new image 800x600 With a transparent background.
Type your text in font of choice.
I have started reading the Alphabet Mysteries by Sue Grafton again.
 I have been thinking some of the quotes would make wonderful tags.
I typed 

“Whoever invented breakfast really did it good.”
― Sue Grafton, A is for Alibi

add your favorite text effects.
I only added a drop shadow.
Begin adding your tubes and resizing them as desired.
Add a shadow to each.
Now add the elements of choice and a shadow to each.
Make the bottom layer active. Select all, paste a paper of choice into selection.
Add mask and merge group.
Add shadow.
Add copy wright and taggers info at this time.
Add your name in your choice of font,

I used Coffee Tin.
When you are happy, save as png.

Thanks for trying my tutorial!
I would love to see your results!

Hugs from Kel

 

In like a Lion

This tutorial was written on 2-18-22, By Kelli.
Please don't copy it or claim it as your own or post it through any group.
You may link back to my blog.
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is strictly coincidental.
It is written assuming you have a basic knowledge of PSP and its tools.
It is written using PSP 9 but should work in any other version.
For this tag you will need:
A fat font of choice,
I am using Kiss melody.
And you will need another font of choice for the name.

You will also need this mask and gradient made by Kathyfrances.
You can find them at the Escape from Reality Blog 
I used Mask # 43 Here
And this gradient Here

You will need a Lion tube,
I am using one from Colourbelle

Find here at CDO
And you will need a Lamb tube.
I couldn't find one So I am using this one from this scrap kit:

Touch of spring
by LaReina Designz
This is a beautiful kit!
It was perfect for what I needed for this tag!
Please go check out her kits!

Ready?

Open a new image 600x600 With a transparent background.
Grab your text tool and choose your font.
Color doesn't matter Because we are going to cover it with the gradient.
 Set the size of the font kind of big, and play with the Kerning settings.
Type MARCH
Then go objects and align in center of canvas. Then convert to raster.
Select all, float and then de-float the selection.
Add a layer and paste the gradient into selection. Select none, and then
Merge down. Now add this drop shadow twice.

Now add this inner bevel

I did the shadow again this time changing the H & V to -2 and 2.
Ok now move the word over and down a bit.

Position the lion behind the word;
and put the lamb on top of the word art.
Be sure to add appropriate copy wright.
Open your mask in PSP and minimize it.
Activate the bottom layer and select all, then paste a paper of choice into selection.
Select none, then go Layers, New mask layer, from image
Then find your image and add with these settings

Then merge group.
Now add some more elements from your kit.
Remember to add a the same drop shadow to each of the elements.
Add your name and your favorite text effects.
I only did the same drop shadow.
Position everything as you like it.
Now use a few other fonts to make your word art,
Type In like a Lion
Out like a Lamb.
Add your favorite text effects and position to your liking
Save as a PNG.
Thanks for trying my tutorial! 
I would love to see your results!

 

Glitter name tag

 This tutorial was written on 2-17-22, By Kelli.

Please don't copy it or claim it as your own or post it through any group.
You may link back to my blog.
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is strictly coincidental.
It is written assuming you have a basic knowledge of PSP and its tools.
It is written using PSP 9 but should work in any other version.

For this tutorial you will need a tube or tubes of choice,
I am using Cuddly Rigor Mortis.
You can purchase these tubes Here

I love 

Creative Design Outlet!

You will need a font of choice.

I am using Royalty Criminals size 85.

You will also need these filters:
DBS Flux- Bright noise
And VM Natural-Sparkle
Of course you may want to use a scrap kit.
Can't wait to see how creative you all get!

Ready?
Open a new image, in PSPS,
600X300
Background white. Promote background layer to raster.
Grab your text tool and type your name.
B/G color of choice, 
F/G null.
Objects : align :center in canvas.
Convert to raster layer.
Type your name again this time. B/G null and F/G set to Gradient.
Choose the Metal Steel gradient angle set to 33 And repeats at 0
Style set as linear

Again align in center of canvas.
Apply this inner bevel:

And this drop shadow

Now activate Raster layer 1 and duplicate it twice.
With raster layer active go to effects and DBS Flux

Bright noise. Apply the filter with these settings:

Apply this filter on the next colored name layer twice.
And then on the third layer,

Repeat it 3 times.
Now go effects and VM Natural: Sparkle,
And apply it one time to each layer.
Now add your tubes and elements.
If you need to increase your canvas size,

 remember to flood fill the bottom layer with white.
Add the same drop shadow to each element and tube.
And remember to apply copy wright.
When you are happy with your tag, Close off the two bottom colored name layers. Copy merge,

Go to animation shop and paste as  new animation.
Now go back to PSP and close the first colored name layer, and open the

second layer. Copy merged and take it to Animation shop and paste after

current layer.
Go back to PSP and close the eye on the middle layer
and open the eye on the last layer. Copy merged and take it to animation shop.
Paste after current layer.
Now view animation and save.

Thanks for trying my tutorial!

Winter Wonderland

This tutorial was written on 12-7-21, By Kelli.

Please don't copy it or claim it as your own or post it through any group.

You may link back to my blog.

Any resemblance to any other tutorial is strictly coincidental.

It is written assuming you have a basic knowledge of PSP and its tools.

It is written using PSP 9 but should work in any other version.

For this tutorial you you will need
This kit by
Creative Scraps by Crys

Check out her blog
HERE
Choose a tube 
if desired.
I only used the kit.
Choose your favorite font
I used 
Christmas,
(I thought it was a free font but I can't find it.
Or I would share a link.) 

Repeat the same drop shadow
I resized mine X 70% twice.
Paste your tube or the Element #2,
as a new layer.
Position it sitting on the bubble.
Add the same drop shadow.
Paste element #11 as a new layer and drag it to the bottom.
Position it at the bottom center of your canvas. I mirrored it.
Add your drop shadow.
Paste element #3 (The fence)
Resize it by 70% position it as desired.
add the same shadow.
Paste element #1 (The tree) as a new layer,
Drag it to the bottom of the layer pallete.
Add the same shadow twice.
Duplicate it and resize
 by 85% and position.
Duplicate and resize several times so that you have
trees across your tag.
Paste Sparkles 1 as a new layer. 

Drag it to bottom of your layer palette.
Position it top center of your tag and add a shadow of choice.
Add my word art if desired or type a quote of your own.

Add the designers info.

I have made it easy for you.

I made a png if you would like to use it.
I used Agency FB text size 12.

you don't have to use it but it's here if you want it

Now add more elements from the kit if desired.

Don't forget to resize, sharpen and

add a drop shadow, to each element.
Now add your name

and your favorite text effects.

I did an inner bevel with these settings

And then the same drop shadow

And now you are done.
Save as a png.
Thanks for trying my tutorial!
I would love to see your results!

Hugs from Kel

 

CRM Winter Wonderland

This tutorial was written on 12-7-21, By Kelli.
Please don't copy it or claim it as your own or post it through any
group. You may link back to my blog.
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is strictly coincidental.
It is written assuming you have a basic knowledge
of PSP and its tools.
It is written using PSP 9 but should work in any other version.

For this tutorial you you will need 
a tube of choice,
I used a bonus tube from

Cuddly Rigor Mortis
You can find these tubes here
I used the matching kit 
Here
Choose your favorite font
The font I used is 
2Peas Well Behaved

 this is not  a free font.
You will need a mask of choice.
The one I used was created
 by Kathyfrances.
You can  find it here, at the Escape from Reality blog
I used Mask #25

Ready?
Open a new image, 700X 700.
Paste Sparkles (4) as a new image,
Add a drop shadow, here are my settings

Resize the element X 70%
Then add the same drop shadow,
but change the H&V to -2 ,and 2.
Resize it again and add the same drop shadow.
Or one of choice.

Add your tube, resize it as needed to fit inside the bubble.
I resized mine X 70% twice.
Sharpen the tube
Then ad the same drop shadow.
Move the tube so it fits inside the bubble.
Then merge down.
Move to center bottom of canvas,
Make sure not to cut off any of the shadow.

Paste Element #2 (The bunny)
Resize it by 70% and add the drop shadow.
Make him sit on the bubble.
Add element #5, The snow balls.
Drag it below the bunny.
Resize it by 70% Twice. Add the same drop shadow.
Position it as desired and merge visible.
Now add your elements of choice.
I used these:
Leaves 2 - Resize by 85% Drag it to the bottom, 
Position at the bottom of the bubble.
Leaves 1 - Resize by 85% twice.
Add your drop shadow. Position it on top of leaves 2.
And to one side. Duplicate, Resize it by 85%. Mirror it Position it and add the shadow again. if desired.
Add Leaves (3). Resize it by 70% twice.
Position it to the bottom right side.
Add the shadow,
Repeat with Leaves (4)
Rotate by 40%. Position it to the left side.
Add a new layer, Select all.
Paste a paper of choice into selection.
I used paper # 6.
Select  none. Add your mask
and merge group.
Resize it by 90%.

Add a new layer and drag it to the bottom.
Fill it with White.
Add a drop shadow to the mask layer.
Add appropriate Copy wright.

Add your name and position it.
Add this inner bevel :

Now add the same drop shadow as before.

Thanks for trying my tutorial! 

I would love to see your results!

 

Jolly Winter

 

This tutorial was written on 12-3-21, By Kelli.
Please don't copy it or claim it as your own or post it through any group.
You may link back to my blog.
Any resemblance to any other tutorial is strictly coincidental.
It is written assuming you have a basic knowledge of PSP and its tools.
It is written using PSP 9 but should work in any other version.

For this tutorial you you will need
These tubes by Keith Garvey.
Tube #'s  210-1 and 350-1
You can get them here
You will need the scrap kit by
Tiny Turtle Designs
Called Jolly Winter

Choose your favorite font. The font I used is 
Winter White size 48
You will need a mask of choice.
The one I used I am not able to share.
But there are some wonderful masks,
that were created by Kathyfrances.
You can find them here, at the Escape from Reality blog

Ready?

Open a new image ~ 600 X 600 transparent.
Copy and paste element #87 (the Santa chair)
as a new layer. Resize it by 75%.
Position it slightly to the right side of your canvas.
Add a drop shadow of choice. This is the one I used.

I repeated this shadow once.
Paste your Santa tube and resize it by 85%.
Add the same drop shadow once.
Open element #110( the Christmas tree).
Drag it behind the chair and resize it by 90%.
Position it behind Santa and a little to the side of him.
Open element # 63 (the Fireplace). Paste it behind the tree and resize it by 85%.
Add the same drop shadow and position it.
Open some of the gifts, I used #105, 77, and 104.
Resize them to an appropriate size, and position them as you like.
Dont forget to use the drop shadow on each element.
Paste the Centerpiece (element #81) as a new layer above the fireplace.
Resize it by 45%. Add the same drop shadow.
Position it on the mantle to one side, Duplicate it and mirror it.
Position to the other side of the mantle.
Open element # 34
Paste it as a new layer behind the centerpiece.
Resize it by 25% Add the drop shadow.
Position on the mantle as desired.
Open Element #22 as a new layer
and resize it by 24%. add the drop shadow.
And position it as desired.
Open element # 22, resize it b 25%
Add the same drop shadow and position. 
Open the second tube,
The New years tube.
Paste as a new layer behind the Santa chair.
Resize it by 55%
Add the same drop shadow and position it as desired.
Add a new layer and drag it to the bottom.
Select all and paste a paper of choice into the selection.
I used paper # 5. Select none.
Go Layers, new mask layer, from image and select your chosen mask.
Merge group. Duplicate the group layer.
Merge these two layers together.
Open element # 80 just above the mask layer.
Resize it by 40%
Sharpen and add drop shadow.
Duplicate it x 2. Position the three layers in a line.
Add your copy wright and scrap kit info.
Grab your text tool
Here are my settings:

Type your name.

Add an inner bevel.

Here are my settings

Now use the same drip shadow as before.

And position your name as desired.

Save as a PNG

Thanks for trying my tutorial! 

Hot Stuff

 

This tutorial was written on 04-27-21 By Kelli.

Please don't copy it or claim it as your own or post it through any group.

You may link back to my blog.

Any resemblance to any other tutorial is strictly coincidental.

It is written assuming you have a basic knowledge of psp and its tools.

It is written using 9 but should work in any other version. 

You will need a tube of choice,

I used The bonus tube RobertAlvarado-June-2016

you can get it at CDO  

And you Will need the scrap kit by Persia

called USA

I don't know where you can buy her kits.

If you know please let me know so I can provide a link.

You will need the template by Millie Template 759 

And a font of choice.

I am using  Independence

Ok, ready?

Open the template.

Shift + D to duplicate and then close the original.

Delete the Copy wright layer.

Starting at the bottom of the layer pallette

Layer 1- Paper 26

Delete layer 2

Layers 3,4 and 5 I used paper #7

Layer 7 I just added a drop shadow too.

Layer 7 I just changed the color to black.

You could also add some special effects or textures or noise to the layers.

I also added this drop shadow to the layers 3,4 and 5

Add one of the flags just above the background layer, resize and position.

 Add the same drop shadow if desired.

Add the scatters above the flag. I had to resize them by 60% twice. 

Sharpen and add a shadow of choice to each.

Add your favorite elements from the kit now, I used the hair band and resized it by 40% twice

and then by 80%, and placed it in the upper right corner above layer 6.

Add one of the scatters above the word art layer,

resized and rotated by 90%

Sharpen and add a drop shadow.

Paste Sparkle #6 above the background layer,

I resized by 50%.

Delete the white background layer.

Add the ©, scrap kit info and your taggers info.

Add your name and the desired effects.

Save as a png.

And now your done!

Thanks for trying my tutorial!

I hope you are happy with your results!
I would love to see them!