Saturday, March 31, 2012

Lemon N Lime FTU Cluster Frame

Here is a cluster frame using Purple's PTU scrap kit called Lemon N Lime Summer that you can purchase at Scraps and The City. You can find more of her work HERE. She has some great FTU as well as PTU kits on her site..To get the frame click on the preview below to take you to the download.. As far as I know Purple no longer sells kits.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Lets Party FTU Cluster Frame

Here are a cluster frame using Purple's PTU scrap kit called Lets Party that you can purchase at Scraps and The City. You can find more of her work HERE. She has some great FTU as well as PTU kits on her site..To get the frame click on the preview below to take you to the download.. As far as I know Purple no longer sells kits.

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Mobster Love PTU Tutorial


This tutorial was written by me. Any resemblance to any other tutorial is pure coincidence. Please DO NOT claim this tutorial as your own. It was written for PSP 9, but should be compatible with any version of PSP.


I am using the artwork of Zlata_M. I am using the free gift they gave to us
in March if we had purchased three or more tubes. You need a license to use her
tubes. You can purchase the tube at Pics for Design

I am using Template174 by Smooochez Kreationz. It can be found HERE

I am using the PTU kit called Mobsters1 by Purple's Tutorials that you can purchase at Scraps And The City




Open Template174

Image resize making sure resize all layers is checked. Resize to 600 in width

Image, canvas size, 650 x 650, middle placement checked

Delete the top layer

Delete the background layer

Select Rounded Rectangle in the layer palette

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Open up Paper 18

Edit, copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, settings of:
Vertical and Horizontal: 0
Opacity: 50
Blur: 5
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Delete rounded rectangle layer

Select Thin Rounded Rectangle 2 in the layer palette

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Open Paper 14

Edit, Copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow same settings

Delete Thin Rounded Rectangle 2

Select Thin Rounded Rectangle 1 in the layer palette

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Open Paper 15

Edit, Copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop shadow same settings

Delete Thin Rounded Rectangle 1

Select Circle in the layers palette

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Open Paper 8

Edit, Copy

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow same settings

Delete Circle

Select Rounded Square in layer Palette

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Open Paper 17

Edit, Copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow same settings

Delete Rounded Square

Select Dotted Rounded Square

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow

Select the tubes the way you want them and merge visible making sure you close off the background and all layers that you are not going to use..Highlight a layer you are keeping and merge visible

Edit, Copy

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move to the right of your template and place as you wish. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow same settings

Open the Limo element

Image, Mirror

Edit, copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move below the tube layer and move to the bottom. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow same settings

Open Gun Element

Edit, Copy

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Move to the top left along the top of the rounded square

Rotate, Free Rotate, Left 45, nothing checked

Image resize 80%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Select Bullets Element

Edit, Copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Place above dotted rounded square in the template

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow same settings

Select the Money Element

Edit, Copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move up and make sure it is placed below the gun

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Layers, duplicate

Move down and over a bit. See my tag for placement

Open dice element

Resize by 80%

Edit, copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the upper right corner of the rounded square in the template. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop shadow same settings

Open the diamond element

Resize 80%

Edit, copy

Edit, paste, paste as new image

Place above the limo and to the left. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D effects, Drop shadow same settings

Open Glitterstars element

Edit, copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move up to the top left of your tag

Layers, arrange, send to bottom. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, drop shadow same settings

Open Ribbon1

Image, Rotate, Rotate clockwise 90

Edit, Copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom if it isn't already there

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop shadow same settings

Open Hat Element

Resize 50%

Edit, Copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange bring to top

Move to the left of the tag. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow same settings

Open the glasses element

Resize 50%

Edit, Copy, Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move above the diamond

Rotate, free rotate, left 25

Effects, 3D Effects, drop shadow same settings

Now you can add more elements if you wish
My tutorial is just a guide to go by
Remember to add your copyright info making sure it is clear and legible
Add your name to the tag and you are done
Save as PNG file

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Bitch With Attitude FTU Cluster

Here is a cluster frame using Purple's PTU scrap kit called Bitch With Attitude that you can purchase at Scraps and The City. You can find more of her work HERE. She has some great FTU as well as PTU kits on her site..To get the frame click on the preview below to take you to the download.. As far as I know Purple no longer sells kits.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Only In Nature PTU Tutorial


This tutorial was written by me. Any resemblance to any other tutorial is
pure coincidence. Please DO NOT claim this tutorial as your own. It was written for PSP 9, but should be compatible with any version of PSP.




I am using the artwork of Jessica Dougherty. You need a license to use her
tubes. You can purchase the tube at CDO

I am using Template168 by Smooochez Kreationz. It can be found HERE

I am using the PTU kit called Earthly Body by Naughty Angelz
Creationz




Open Template168

Image resize making sure resize all layers is checked. Resize to 600 in width

Image, canvas size, 600 x 600, middle placement checked

Delete the top layer

Delete the background layer

In the layer palette select the rectangle layer

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Select Paper10

Edit, Copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow settings of:Vertical: 2
Horizontal: -2
Opacity: 40
Blur: 4
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT checked

Delete the background layer

In the layer palette select Oval Shape

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Select Paper7

Edit, Copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects Drop shadow same settings

Delete Oval Shape

In layer palette select Bracket BG

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Select Paper1

Edit, Copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move up til the grass and flowers are showing

Edit, clear

Selections, select none

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow same settings

Delete Bracket BG

In layer palette select Bracket Frame

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Select Paper9

Edit, copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects drop shadow same settings

Delete Bracket Frame

In the layer palette select Butterflies

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Edit, copy Paper2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selection, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects same settings

Delete Butterflies layer

Open grass element

Resize by 80%

Resize again by 80%

Place at the bottom of the bracket frame. See my tag for placement

Edit, copy your tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Place as you wish on your tag or place her as I have my tag..See above for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow same settings

Select branch1

Image, Rotate, Rotate Clockwise 90

Edit, copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Make sure it is above Raster 4

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow same settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, mirror

Select Branch4

Edit, copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Place above Raster 6. See my tag for placement

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Select bird2

Resize by 70%

Resize again by 70%

Edit, copy

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Layers, arrange bring to top

Bring to top of template. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow same settings

Select Vine2

Image, rotate, free rotate to the left 45.00

Edit, Copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Place above copy of raster 9

Move to the left. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop shadow same settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, mirror

Now you can add more elements if you wish..My tutorial is just a guide to go by.
Remember to add your copyright info making sure it is clear and legible
Add your name to the tag and you are done
Save as PNG file

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Emo Blue FTU Cluster Frame

Here is a cluster frame using Purple's PTU scrap kit called Emo Blue that you can purchase at Scraps and The City. You can find more of her work HERE. She has some great FTU as well as PTU kits on her site..To get the frame click on the preview below to take you to the download.. As far as I know Purple no longer sells kits.


Friday, March 16, 2012

Hot Girl FTU Cluster Frame

I am happy to announce that I am now on Purple's CT Team...Here is a cluster frame using her PTU scrap kit called Hot Girl that you can purchase at Scraps and The City. You can find more of her work HERE. She has some great FTU as well as PTU kits on her site.. To get the frame click on the preview below to take you to the download.. As far as I know Purple no longer sells kits.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Emofied PTU Tutorial


Emofied PTU Tutorial
This tutorial was written by me. Any resemblance to any other tutorial is
pure coincidence. Please DO NOT claim this tutorial as your own. It was written for PSP 9, but should be compatible with any version of PSP.



Open tube of choice. I am using a tube by Lady Mishka named Kimberly. You
need a license to use her tubes. You can purchase the tag at Picsfordesign

Template203 by DenzDesignz found HERE

Emofied PTU Kit by Naughty Angelz Creationz found HERE



Open template duplicate and close original

Delete the top layer

Start at the bottom and click on the black shapes

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Edit, copy paper 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, clear

Selections, Select none

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, settings of:Vertical: 2
Horizontal: -2
Opacity: 40
Blur: 4
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT checked

Delete the black shapes layer

Select the blue shapes layer

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Edit, copy paper 4

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, clear

Selections, Select none

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Delete the blue shapes layer

Select the pink oval layer

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Edit, copy paper 8

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, invert

Edit, clear

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Delete the pink oval layer

Select the blue rectangle

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Edit, copy, paper 9

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Delete the blue rectangle layer

Resize the tube to 600 in width

Place the tube at the top of the template..See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow

Select Raster 4

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Edit, copy ele14

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Resize by 80%

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Edit, copy ele5

Edit, paste as a new layer

Move to the top and move over to the right. See my tag for placement

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Select ele3

Resize by 80%

Edit, copy

Edit, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to top

Layers, arrange and move down til it is between the emotional wordart and small circle shapes

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop shadow, same settings

Edit, copy ele1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move down til it is below the rectangle and on top of the circle. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Select ele2

Image, rotate, rotate clockwise 90

Image, mirror

Move up and below your tube and place the rose on the balloon

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop shadow, same settings

Edit, copy ele20

Resize by 80% four times

Edit, copy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to bottom right of your template. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Now you can add more elements if you wish..My tutorial is just a guide to go by

Remember to add your copyright info making sure it is clear and legible

Add your name to the tag and you are done

Save as PNG file