Friday, January 24, 2014

Crazy Lil Thing PTU Tut

Supplies Needed:
PSP: I used PSP9, but any version should do.
 Kit of Choice: I used My Dotty Valentine by Gimptastic Scraps. You can find where to buy it here.
 Tube of Choice: I used a tube by Ismael Rac. You can  find it here. Please do not use without the proper license!
 Font of Choice: I used I used Sacramento. You can find it here.
 
Let's get started!

New canvas 600X600
C/P Frame1
Resize 65%
Select inside with magic wand
Expand by 3
C/P paper of choice under frame (I used Paper3)
Invert selection, delete & deselect
C/P tube
Resize if needed
DS frame & tube

C/P elements of choice
I used the following:
Love- resize 80% & move to left; duplicate & move to right; merge together
Scatter- resize 75%, duplicate & mirror; merge together
Heart1- flip
Cupid- resize 45% & mirror
Telephone- resize 55%
HeartCandies- resize 35%, duplicate & mirror
Present- resize 45%
Rose- move to left, duplicate & mirror
Lips- resize 45% & add noise

DS elements

Crop & resize
Add name, copyright & words of choice
Save as .png & you're done!

I would love to see your results! If you would like to share just send them to me: sherenassweettreats@yahoo.com

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Madi's Birthday Bash FTU Kit

I have a new kit for you. My baby girl Madison turned 6 on Saturday. So Hard to believe she's already 6! Here is my birthday girl:
Isn't she beautiful!?!

Here is the kit. She chose the colors, elements, papers, everything. Just click the preview to download.
https://app.box.com/s/hbxuqtvc57nv20scs2go
If you download, please leave a comment.
 I would love to see anything you make with my kit! If you would like to share just send them to me: sherenassweettreats@yahoo.com

A Lil Romance PTU Tut

Supplies Needed:
PSP: I used PSP9, but any version should do.
 Kit of Choice: I used A Lil Romance by QueenBrat Designs. You can find it here.
 Tube of Choice: I used a tube by Ismael Rac. You can  find it here. Please do not use without the proper license!
Mask of Choice: I used SST- Mask13 here.
 Font of Choice: I used I used Xiomara. You can find it here.
(Optional)
Animation Shop
Heart Animation here
 
Let's get started!
 
  New canvas 600X600
Select the rectangle tool with theses settings:
Mode: Draw Square
Show Nodes & Create on Vector checked
Horizontal & Vertical Radius: 0
Line Style: +Solid
Width: 15
Anti-Alias checked
Set foreground to color from kit & background null
Center & convert to raster
Add Inner Bevel
Select inside with magic wand
Expand by 5
C/P paper of choice (I used QBD_ALilRomance_paper18)
Invert selection & delete
C/P closeup
Delete & deselect
Adjust blend mode & opacity of tube
C/P tube Resize if needed
Mirror & move to right of frame
I erased the bottom of my tube so she appears to be coming out of the frame

C/P elements of choice
I used the following:
QBD_ALilRomance_frame07- resize 40%
QBD_ALilRomance_pillow01- resize 35%
QBD_ALilRomance_butterfly04- resize 25%
QBD_ALilRomance_flower04- resize 20%
QBD_ALilRomance_flower05- resize 20%
QBD_ALilRomance_flower06- resize 20%
QBD_ALilRomance_flower07- resize 20% & duplicate
QBD_ALilRomance_bow09- resize 35% & free rotate left 20
QBD_ALilRomance_flowerspray02- resize 35%

DS elements & tubes

C/P paper of choice (I used QBD_ALilRomance_paper08)
Apply mask & merge group
Resize 95%

Crop & resize
Add name & copyright
 
 To animate:
Hide everything but mask, frames, paper, closeup & bow
Copy merged & paste as new animation in Animation Shop
Open your animation in AS to see how many frames you need
Mine has 16 frames
On your new animation C/P until you have the same number frames as your animation
Select all
On the animation you are using select all & copy
Back on your animation paste into selection
Back in PSP, hide current layers & unhide everything else
Copy merged & paste in AS as new animation
C/P until you have the same number of frames
Select all & copy
Paste into selection on first animation
View animation & save
 
I would love to see your results! If you would like to share just send them to me: sherenassweettreats@yahoo.com 

Monday, January 13, 2014

Another CT

I joined another Creative Team! I have joined QueenBrat Designs' creative team! Check out her kits by clicking the blinkie below. If you're a kit maker check out her adorable scripts!
QueenBrat Digital Designs

Teacher's Aide PTU Tut

Supplies Needed:
PSP: I used PSP9, but any version should do.
 Kit of Choice: I used Hot & Nerdy by Gimptastic Scraps. You can find where to buy it here.
 Tube of Choice: I used a tube by Ismael Rac. You can  find it here. Please do not use without the proper license!
Mask of Choice: I used Mask27 here.
 Font of Choice: I used I used KBJellybean. You can find it here.
Let's get started!
 New canvas 600X600
C/P Frame3 Resize
Select inside with magic wand
Expand by 3
C/P paper of choice below frame (I used Paper7)
Invert selection & delete
Deselect
C/P closeup tube
Mirror
Erase any parts showing outside of frame
Change blend mode & opacity
C/P tube Resize if needed

C/P elements of choice resizing as needed
I used the following:
TeachersAide
Scatter- duplicated a few times & arrange
Ribbon- mirrored
Protractor
Pencil
Locker
Glasses
CompBook
Chalkboard
Books
Backpack
Apple
Doily

DS tube & elements

C/P paper of choice (I used Paper2)
Apply mask & merge group

Crop & resize
Add name & copyright
Save as .png & you're done!

I would love to see your results! If you would like to share just send them to me: sherenassweettreats@yahoo.com

Anna FTU Tut

Supplies Needed:
PSP: I used PSP9, but any version should do.
 Kit of Choice: I used Anna by CakiePotPie Designs. You can find it here.
 Tube of Choice: I used a tube by Alex_Prihodko. You can  find it here. Please do not use without the proper license!
Mask of Choice: I used WSL_Mask84 here.
 Font of Choice: I used I used Xiomara. You can find it here.
 
Let's get started!
 
New canvas 600X600
C/P CPP_Anna_Frame2
Resize 25% & free rotate right 10
Add new layer below frame
Select all
C/P paper of choice into selection
(I used CPP_Anna_Paper10)
Deselect
Select inside frame with magic wand
Expand by 3
On paper layer invert selection & Delete
Deselect
C/P tube
Resize if needed
C/p tube again
Move below frame & position to one side of tube
Duplicate, mirror & move to other side of tube
Erase any parts of tubes that show below frame
Change blend mode to Luminance(L)

C/P elements of choice
I used the following:
CPP_Anna_Ribbon- resize 12%
CPP_Anna_Flower1- resize 15%
CPP_Anna_Flair- resize 25%
CPP_Anna_Tag3- resize 20%
CPP_Anna_Tag4- resize 20% & free rotate right 10
CPP_Anna_Tag1- resize 20% & free rotate left 10
CPP_Anna_String- resize 20%

Add DS

Add new layer above background layer
Select all
C/P paper of choice into selection
(I used CPP_Anna_Paper6)
Deselect
Apply mask & merge group
Resize 90%
 
Crop & resize
Add name & copyright
Save as .png & you're done!

I would love to see your results! If you would like to share just send them to me: sherenassweettreats@yahoo.com

Friday, January 10, 2014

Boho Chick No Scrap Tut

Supplies Needed:
PSP: I used PSP9, but any version should do.
 Tube of Choice: I used a tube by Cute-Loot. You can  find it here. Please do not use without the proper license!
 Font of Choice: I used Satisfaction. You can find it here.
Animation Shop
MuRa's Meister Copies: Just Google it. It's out there somewhere :)
Xero: Fritillary here

Let's get started!


New canvas 600X273
C/P tube
MuRa's Meister Copies Wallpaper (rotate)
Default settings
Adjust-Blur-Radial Blur
Zoom, Strength:50; Elliptical checked; Horizontal, Vertical & Protect center 0
Duplicate layer & flip
Rectangle Tool Foreground Null, Background any color
Draw out a thin vertical rectangle
Align in center & convert to raster
MuRa's Meister copies Line
Default Settings except change Number to 17
With Selection tool select 7 rectangles on left
Delete & Deselect
Crop merged opaque
Select All-Float Defloat
On top background layer Delete
Add New Layer
Select Selection Borders Both Sides; Anti Alias checked; Border width 3
Floodfill with color of choice
Add Noise- Gaussian; Monochrome checked; 35
Deselect & delete rectangles layer
C/P tube between background layers
Adjust blend mode/opacity (I changed mine to Soft Light)
C/P tube Resize if needed
Mirror & place to left
New layer
Floodfill with same color as before
Select All & contract by 3
Delete & Deselect
Add Noise with same settings as before

Add DS

Add name & copyright

To Animate:
Duplicate bottom background layer twice so you have a total of 3
On top duplicate layer Xero: Fritillary
Granularity-5 Aggression-30 Tesselation-100 Variation-100
On next layer change Variation to 105
On bottom layer change Variation to 110
Copy merged & paste in Animation Shop (AS)
Back in PSP, hide top background layer
Copy merged & paste after current selection in AS
Back in PSP, hide middle background layer
Copy merged & paste after current selection in AS
Select all & adjust frame properties until you're happy with them
View animation & save
 
I would love to see your results! If you would like to share just send them to me: sherenassweettreats@yahoo.com 

Rotate PTU Tut

Supplies Needed:
PSP: I used PSP9, but any version should do.
 Kit of Choice: I used Rotate by Gimptastic Scraps. You can find where to buy it here.
 Tube of Choice: I used the matching tube by KiwiFireStorm. You can  find it here. Please do not use without the proper license!
Mask of Choice: I used Mask16-Leah here.
 Font of Choice: I used I used Digs My Hart. You can find it here.
Animation Shop
 
Let's get started!
 
New canvas 600X600
C/P Frame5
Resize 65% & free rotate left 90
Select inside frames with magic wand
Expand by 3
C/P paper of choice (I used Paper6)
Invert Selection & delete
C/P tube
Position & delete
Deselect
Change blend mode to Luminance(L) & opacity to 65%
C/P tube
Resize if needed & mirror

C/P elements of choice
I used the following:
Cityscape- resize 65%
ZippedHeart- resize 65%
Gun- resize 45% & free rotate left 45
Bullet- resize 25%
Nailpolish- resize 25%
SkullScatter- resize 80%
Skull1- resize 45%
WA- resize 65% & recolor

C/P paper of choice (I used Paper5)
Apply mask & merge group
Resize 90%

Crop & resize now
Add name & copyright

To animate:
1. Hide the background, mask, skullscatter & WA layers
2. Merge visible
3. Hide merged layer & unhide background, mask & skullscatter layers
4. Merge visible
5. Copy merged & paste into Animation Shop (AS)
6. Back in PSP, unhide WA & select
7. Copy & paste as a new animation in AS
8. Paste after current selection so you have 2 WA layers
9. Select frame 1 of the WA layers & insert image transition with these settings:
 
You should now have 6 WA layers
10. On your first animation (mask) Copy & paste after selected frame until you have 6 frames
11. On WA animation, Select All & Copy
12. Back on mask animation, Select All & Paste into current selection
13. Back in PSP, hide everything but the top merged layer
14. Copy merged & paste in AS as a new animation
15. Paste after current selection until you have 6 frames
16. Select All & Copy
17. Back on mask animation, Select All & Paste into current selection
18. Change frame properties to 25
19. View animation & save


I would love to see your results! If you would like to share just send them to me: sherenassweettreats@yahoo.com

Thursday, January 9, 2014

The Best Is Yet to Come PTU Tut

Supplies Needed:
PSP: I used PSP9, but any version should do.
 Kit of Choice: I used  The Best is Yet to Come by Mersija's Majestic Design. You can find where to buy it here.She also has a mini kit by the same name.
 Tube of Choice: I used an exclusive tube from Pics for Design. You can  find it here. Please do not use without the proper license!
Mask of Choice: I used BD Mask Set 6-44 here.
 Font of Choice: I used I used A Gentle Touch. You can find it here.
Plugins: DSB Flux Bright Noise
Animation Shop
 
Let's get started!
 
New canvas 600X600
C/P MMD_TBIYTC_ScallopedFrame
Resize 35%
Select inside frame with magic wand
Expand by 5
C/P paper of choice under frame
(I used LMMD_TBIYTC_paper stars resized 17%)
Invert selection & delete
Deselect
C/P tube
Resize if needed

Add elements of choice
I used the following:
LMMD_TBIYTC_branch teal- resize 15%; duplicate & mirror
LMMD_TBIYTC_branch gold 2- resize 20%; duplicate & mirror
MMD_TBIYTC_NewYearsBox- resize 7%; duplicate & mirror
LMMD_TBIYTC_ flower rose gold- resize 10%
LMMD_TBIYTC_ flower teal- resize 20%; duplicate & mirror
LMMD_TBIYTC_ leaf silver- resize 10% & mirror; duplicate & flip; merge down;

duplicate & mirror

Add DS
Erase any part of tube that shows below elements

Add a new layer above the background layer
Select all
C/P paper of choice into selection
(I used LMMD_TBIYTC_paper)
Deselect
Apply mask & merge group
Resize 90%

Crop & resize
Add copyright & name

To Animate:
1. Select your frame background (Mine is the blue circle)
2. Apply DSB Flux Bright Noise 36 Mix
    Optional: apply to the name also
3. Copy merged & paste into Animation Shop (AS)
4. Back in PSP undo DSB Flux Bright Noise
5. On frame background (& name) apply DSB Flux Bright Noise with the same setting, but click mix once before applying
6. Copy merged & paste after selected frame in AS
7. Repeat steps 4-6
8. View animation & adjust frame properties if needed
    Once you are happy with your animation save

January Frost Kit FTU

I have a new FTU kit for you tonight. I've had it done for a couple of weeks, but I couldn't think of a name. A friend suggested January Frost :) To download just click the preview.
https://app.box.com/s/b8f0h2dticvgxwqjbnhv
Here is a tag I made for a friend using the kit. This Anna Liwanag tube matches perfectly!

If you download, please leave a comment.
 I would love to see anything you make with my kit! If you would like to share just send them to me: sherenassweettreats@yahoo.com

Iced Fantasy PTU Tut

Supplies Needed:
PSP: I used PSP9, but any version should do.
 Kit of Choice: I used Iced Fantasy by Tasha's Playground. You can buy it here.
 Tube of Choice: I used Snow Angel by Verymany. You can  find it here. Please do not use without the proper license!
Mask of Choice: I used DD_AssortedMask_6 here.
  Font of Choice: I used I used Xiomara. You can find it here.
Let's get started!
 New canvas 600X600
C/P frame3
Resize 65%
Select inside with magic wand
Expand by 5
C/P paper of choice below frame
(I used paper6)
Invert selection & delete
C/P closeup tube below frame
Resize if needed
Delete & deselect
Adjust blend mode & opacity
DS closeup tube & frame
Merge visible & move to left
C/P tube
Resize if needed & mirror
C/P fairy wing below tube
Resize 80% & free rotate right 15
Duplicate & Mirror
Arrange so wings look like they are coming out the back of tube
Hide everything but tube & wings
Merge visible & DS

C/P elements of choice
I used the following:
beads- resize 75%
butterfly- resize 45%
bottle- resize 45%
candle- resize 35%
chest- resize 35%
flower3- resize 35%, duplicate & mirror
lantern- resize 45%

Add DS

C/P paper of choice as bottom layer
(I used paper7)
Apply mask & merge group


Crop & resize
Add name & copyright
Save as .png & you're done!

I would love to see your results! If you would like to share just send them to me: sherenassweettreats@yahoo.com

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

My Love PTU Tut

Supplies Needed:
PSP: I used PSP9, but any version should do.
 Kit of Choice: I used My Love by CakiePotPie Designs. You can find where to buy it here.
 Tube of Choice: I used Snow Angel by Verymany. You can  find it here. Please do not use without the proper license!
Mask of Choice: I used WSL_Mask84 here.
 Font of Choice: I used I used Great Vibes. You can find it here.
 
Let's get started!
 
 New canvas 600X600
C/P CPP_ML_Frame
Resize 45%
Select inside frame with magic wand
Expand by 5
C/P paper of choice below frame
(I used CPP_ML_Paper3)
Invert selection & Delete
C/P closeup
Arrange under frame
Delete & Deselect
Adjust blend mode & opacity
C/P tube
Resize if needed

C/P elements of choice
I used the following:
CPP_ML_Chest- resize 35%
CPP_ML_Clock- resize 15%
CPP_ML_Books- resize 35%
CPP_ML_Pillow- resize 35%
CPP_ML_Rose- resize 15%
CPP_ML_Foliage- resize 15%, free rotate right 90 & erase any parts showing to left of rose
CPP_ML_Flower4- resize 25%
CPP_ML_Vine- resize 40% & flip
CPP_ML_Charm- resize 70%

Add DS

C/P paper of choice
(I used CPP_ML_Paper2)
Apply mask & merge group
Resize 90%

Crop & resize
Add name & copyright
Save as .png & you're done!

I would love to see your results! If you would like to share just send them to me: sherenassweettreats@yahoo.com

Winter Angel PTU Tut

Supplies Needed:
PSP: I used PSP9, but any version should do.
 Kit of Choice: I used Winter Angel by Scrappin Krazy Designs. You can find where to buy it here.
 Tube of Choice: I used Snow Angel by Verymany. You can  find it here. Please do not use without the proper license!
Mask of Choice: I used Vix_Mask8Christmas2010 here.
 Font of Choice: I used I used Xiomara. You can find it here.
 
Let's get started!
 
 New canvas 600X600
C/P frame2 as a new layer
Resize 75%
Select inside frame with magic wand
Expand by 5
C/P paper of choice as a new layer under frame
(I used p09 resized 45%)
Invert selection & delete
Deselect
C/P tube
Resize if needed
C/P closeup of tube behind frame
Resize if needed
Erase any parts showing outside of frame
Change blend mode to Luminance(L) & opacity to 65%

C/P elements of choice
I used the following:
angels- resize 45%
flower6- resize 45%
flower2- resize 45%
flower1- resize 45% & duplicate
berries- resize 65%, duplicate & mirror
snowflake1- resize 32% & duplicate 2x
snowflake3- resize 30%; duplicate & resize 75%
 
Add DS

C/P paper of choice
(I used p13)
Apply mask & merge group
Resize 90%
Add noise

Crop & resize
Add name & copyright
Save as .png & you're done!

I would love to see your results! If you would like to share just send them to me: sherenassweettreats@yahoo.com

Angelic Winter PTU Tut

Supplies Needed:
PSP: I used PSP9, but any version should do.
 Kit of Choice: I used Angelic Winter by Mersija's Majestic Design. You can find where to buy it here.
 Tube of Choice: I used the adorable angel that came with the kit.
 Font of Choice: I used I used Xiomara. You can find it here.
Plugins: VDL Snowflake here
Animation Shop
 
Let's get started!
 
 Invert selection & delete
Invert selection DO NOT DESELECT
Add 3 new layers above paper layer & name it snow 1, snow 2 & snow 3
On snow 1: VanderLee Snowflakes with these settings:

 

On snow 2: VanderLee Snowflakes with these settings:
 
 
On snow 3: VanderLee Snowflakes with these settings:
 
Deselect

Add elements of choice
I used the following:
MMD_angel flying (2)- resize 15%
MMD_flower pink gray1- resize 12%; duplicate & resize 80%
MMD_Branch 3- resize 45%; free rotate left 10; duplicate & mirror
MMD_Branch 2- resize 45%; Mirror & free rotate right 10; duplicate & mirror
MMD_cocoa1- resize 6%
MMD_frame- resize 75%

Add DS where desired

Crop & resize
Add name & copyright

To animate:
Hide snow 2 & snow 3
Copy merged & paste in Animation Shop
Back in PSP, hide snow 1 & unhide snow 2
Copy merged & paste after current frame in Animation Shop
Back in PSP, hide snow 2 & unhide snow 3
Copy merged & paste after current frame in Animation Shop
In Animation Shop, select all & change frame properties to 20
View animation & save if happy

I would love to see your results! If you would like to share just send them to me: sherenassweettreats@yahoo.com 

Sunday, January 5, 2014

I joined a CT!

I'm excited to announce I have been asked to join Mersija's Majestic Designs' creative team! Mersija has some adorable kits and even some freebies. Check out her blog here. Be on the lookout for new tuts featuring Mersija's adorable kits!

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Party Girl PTU Tut

Supplies Needed:
PSP: I used PSP9, but any version should do.
 Kit of Choice: I used 3,2,1...Happy New Year by Scrappin Krazy Designs. You can find where to buy it here.
 Tube of Choice: I used an exclusive tube from Pics for Design. You can  find it here. Please do not use without the proper license!
 Font of Choice: I used I used Xiomara. You can find it here.
   
Let's get started!
 
New canvas 600X600
C/P ele31 Resize 65%
Select inside each frame Expand by 3 & C/P papers of choice behind frames
(I used p04, p05, p10 & p11)
C/P your tube inside each frame Resize if needed
Erase any parts showing outside of frame
Change the blend mode & opacity on each tube
C/P tube to left of frame Resize if needed

C/P elements of choice
I used the following:
ele10- free rotate right 90, duplicate & flip
ele24- resize 45%
ele56- resize 45%
ele46- resize 45%
ele58- resize 45%
ele12- duplicate & flip

Add DS
 
Crop & resize
Add name & copyright
Save as .png & you're done!

I would love to see your results! If you would like to share just send them to me: sherenassweettreats@yahoo.com

Candy Girl PTU Tut

Supplies Needed:
PSP: I used PSP9, but any version should do.
 Kit of Choice: I used Candy Girl by Gimptastic Scraps.You can find where to buy it here.
 Tube of Choice: I used a tube by Ismael Rac. It was a bonus tube. You can buy his tubes here. Please do not use without the proper license!
Mask of Choice: I used  Mask15-Leah here.
 Font of Choice: I used Syncopate. You can get it here.
 
Let's get started!
 
New canvas 600X600
C/P Frame3 Resize 65%
Select inside frame with magic wand
Expand by 5
C/P paper of choice under frame (I used Paper10)
Invert selection & Delete
Deselect
C/P tube Resize if needed
Erase part of the tube showing on left side of frame so she appears to be "popping" out of the frame

C/P elements of choice
I used the following:
WA2- resize 75%
Teddy- resize 65%
Ribbon- resize  65%; free rotate right 90
Sundae2- resize 65%
Cupcake- resize 45%
Chocolate- resize 45%
Candy2- resize 45%
CandyRing- resize 45%
Candy3- resize 45%
WrappedCandy- resize 45%
Candy1- resize 45%

Add DS where desired

C/P paper of choice above background layer (I used Paper8)
Apply mask & merge group
Resize 90%

Crop & Resize
Add name, wordart & copyright
Save as .png & you're done!

I would love to see your results! If you would like to share just send them to me: sherenassweettreats@yahoo.com

Peach Loves Gold FTU Tut

Supplies Needed:
PSP: I used PSP9, but any version should do.
 Kit of Choice: I used Peach Loves Gold Mini by Mersija's Majestic Designs. You can find it here. This is part of a blogtrain, so be sure to grab all of the parts!
 Tube of Choice: I used a tube by PinUpToons. You can get it here. Please do not use without the proper copyright!
Mask of Choice: I used BD Mask Set 6-45 here.
 Font of Choice: I used Quilline Script Thin. You can find it here.
 
Let's get started!
 
 New canvas 600X600
Open MMD_paper 1 Resize 600X600
Set foreground to pattern & find your paper Background set to none
Select the Rectangle Tool Width 20
Draw out a rectangle to make your frame
Center in canvas & convert to raster
Add inner bevel of choice to frame
Select inside frame with magic wand Expand by 5
C/P paper of choice as a new layer below frame layer (I used MMD_paper rose)
Position, invert & delete
C/P closeup tube in frame
Delete & Deselect
Change blend mode to Luminance(L) & opacity to 45
C/P tube & position to right Resize if needed

C/P elements of choice
I used the following:
MMD_bow9- resize 12% & mirror
MMD_champagne- resize 20%
MMD_champagne glass- resize 12%
MMD_tulle-flower2- resize 25%
MMD_sparkles1- resize 45%, duplicate a few times & arrange

Add DS to desired layers

Add a new layer above background layer
Select all
C/P paper of choice into selection
Deselect
Apply mask & merge group
I used the Raster Deform Tool to adjust my mask

Crop & Resize
Add name, wordart & copyright
Save as .png & you're done!

I would love to see your results! If you would like to share just send them to me: sherenassweettreats@yahoo.com