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Saturday, March 27, 2021

 Hi All.. I have several new wallpapers for you today. These were recently made for an event for CDO in a group on Facebook. The one with a calendar is one I made for a challenge in the CDO Diamond Group. I will have the 3 sizes for the wallpapers listed above each wallpaper. I hope you can use.


1920x1080

1600x900

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Friday, March 26, 2021

 

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 in PSP 9 but should be compatible with any version of PSP.

 

 

 

I am using the artwork of Yuriko Shirou. You need a license to use this tube. The tube that inspired this scrap kit is only available to members of the CDO Diamond Club March 2021. You can buy tubes by this artist at CDO

 

I am using the PTU kit IB Yuriko Shirou March 2021-AOTM  by Ladyhawwk Designs.  You can find this kit at CDO 


 

 

 

 

Open new image 700 x 700

 

Edit, copy Frame 1

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 80%

 

With your magic wand click inside of the frame

 

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

 

Edit, copy Paper 6

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Selections, Invert

 

Edit, Clear

 

Selections, Select none

 

Select Raster 2

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:

Vertical : 2

Horizontal: 2

Opacity: 50

Blur: 6

Color: Black

Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

 

Edit, copy Tube

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy Ele 2

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to the right side of the frame

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Image, Mirror

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy Ele 3

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 70%

 

Move to the right side of the frame

 

Effect, 3D effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy Ele 20

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, Resize 50%

 

Move to the top right of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy Ele 19

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Move to the top left of the frame

 

Effects, 3D effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy Ele 10

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to the right and place on the luggage. I moved the scissors toward the bottom of the luggage

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy Ele 9

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to the bottom left of the frame

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy Ele 18

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Image, resize 40%

 

Move to place on the left side of the rocker part of the tube

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Image, mirror

 

Move over but keep so they are somewhat connected

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy Ele 26

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 40%

 

Move to the left and pull away from the edge of the frame some so that you can see some of the element outside of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects. Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, Copy Ele 4

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to place on top of the element at the top right of the frame

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Image, rotate, free rotate, right 40

 

Place in the middle of the element

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Remember to add your copyright info. Make sure it is plain and legible

 

Add your name to the tag

 

Save as PNG

Saturday, March 20, 2021

 

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 in PSP 9 but should be compatible with any version of PSP.

 

 

 

I am using the artwork of Amber.  You need a license to use this tube. You can purchase this tube at VMArtists

 

I am using the PTU Kit Dreamy Fantasy by WickedPrincess Scraps.  This kit is sold at her store HERE 


 

 

 

 

Open new image 700 x 700

 

Edit, copy Frame 5

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer


Image, resize 80%

 

With your magic wand click inside of the frame

 

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

 

Edit, copy CUFantasy PP13

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Image, resize 80%

 

Move down a little

 

Selections, Invert

 

Edit, clear

 

Selections, Select None

 

Select Raster 2

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:

Vertical : 2

Horizontal: 2

Opacity: 65

Blur: 5

Color: Black

Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

 

Edit, copy Grass

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 70%

 

Move down to bottom of frame and to the left

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Image, mirror

 

Layers, arrange, merge down

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Edit, copy Tube

 

Edit, paste, paste as  new layer

 

Image, resize to fit your tag

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy Tree

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, Mirror

 

Image, resize 65%

 

Move to the left side of the frame and move up some. It will be above the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy Cluster 8

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 40%

 

Move to the bottom left of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy Cluster 3

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, Mirror

 

Move to the left placing in front of the tree but behind the cluster

 

Image, resize 40%

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy Unicorn

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Move to the left placing behind the tube but in front of the cluster. I moved so the leg is behind the tube. See my tag for placement

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy Rock

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, Mirror

 

Image, resize 50%


Move to the bottom right of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy Cluster 6

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, Mirror

 

Image, resize 30%

 

Move to the bottom right and move over some what

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy Log 2

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Move to the side of the frame and move til you have it placed the way you want

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy Fairy

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, Mirror

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Move to the right and place on the rock

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy Flower 24

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Image, resize 65%

 

Place in front of the tubes cut off legs and dress

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy Butterfly 2

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Move to the right placing in front of the tree stump

 

Effects, 3D effects, drop shadow, same settings

 

Edit, copy Sparkle 6

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Move to the right and place in front of the tree stump and behind the butterflies

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Remember to add your copyright info. Make sure it is plain and legible

 

Add your name to the tag

 

Save as PNG

Sunday, March 14, 2021

 

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 in PSP 9 but should be compatible with any version of PSP.

 

 

 

I am using the artwork of Sheena Pike. You need a license to use this tube. You can buy the tube at CDO

 

I am using the PTU kit IB Sheena Pike March 2021bt  by Ladyhawwk Designs.  You can find this kit at CDO 


 

 

 

 

Open new image 700 x 700

 

Edit, copy Frame 1

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 70%

 

With your magic wand click inside of the frame

 

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

 

Edit, copy Paper 5

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Selections, Invert

 

Edit, Clear

 

Selections, Select none

 

Select Raster 2

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:

Vertical : 2

Horizontal: 2

Opacity: 50

Blur: 6

Color: Black

Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

 

Edit, copy Ele 17

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 70%

 

Move to the right side of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy Tube

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize to fit your tag

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy Ele 2

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 40%

 

Move to the right placing near the bottom of the element you just placed there

 

Effect, 3D effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy Ele 14

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, Resize 50%

 

Move to the bottom left of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy Ele 12

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 40%

 

Move over to the right placing at the top of the frame and on the flowers on the right. See my tag for placement

 

Effects, 3D effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy Ele 3

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, Mirror

 

Move to the left side of the frame placing behind the flowers there and move over some

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy Ele 1

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to the right placing in about the middle of the frame. Move over some so you can see part of the blue leaf

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy Ele 13

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 30%

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Move to the left and place on the pink flower

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Remember to add your copyright info. Make sure it is plain and legible

 

Add your name to the tag

 

Save as PNG

Thursday, March 11, 2021

 

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 in PSP 9 but should be compatible with any version of PSP.

 

 

 

I am using the artwork of Maryline Cazenave.  You need a license to use this tube. You can purchase this tube at CDO

 

I am using the PTU Kit IB Maryline Cazenave 88-1 by Wicked Princess Scraps.  This kit is sold at CDO 


 

 

 

 

Open new image 700 x 700

 

Edit, copy Frame 2

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer


Image, resize 80%

 

With your magic wand click inside of the frame

 

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

 

Edit, copy Paper 5

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Selections, Invert

 

Edit, clear

 

Selections, Select None

 

Select Raster 2

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:

Vertical : 2

Horizontal: 2

Opacity: 65

Blur: 5

Color: Black

Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

 

Edit, copy Tube

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Move down to the bottom of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy Napkin

 

Edit, paste, paste as  new layer

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Image, resize 70%

 

Move Down so the tube is sitting on it. It looks like a rug is the reason I used this element

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy Lamp

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Move to the left side of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy Couch

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 70%

 

Move to the left so that some of the couch is in front of the lamp

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy Bag

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to the right behind the tubes coffee cup and move over so you can see some of the bag

 

Image, resize 30%

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy Beans

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Image, resize 20%

 

Move to the right in front of the coffee mug hand so it will be in front of the coffee mug some and the bag

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy Cupcake

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 30%


Move to the right placing behind the coffee beans and in front of the bag

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy Book 2

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 40%

 

Move to the left placing in front of the couch and behind the tube

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy Clock

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 30%

 

Move to the left placing behind the books and in front of the couch. I moved it up some so you could see it above the books

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy Wordart

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Move to place on the right side of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

I ended up adding a color behind the wordart so that it would pop out more

 

Edit, copy Book

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 20%

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Place in front of the tube

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Remember to add your copyright info. Make sure it is plain and legible

 

Add your name to the tag

 

Save as PNG

Thursday, March 4, 2021


You will find examples at the bottom of the 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 in PSP 9 but should be compatible with any version of PSP.

 

 

 

I am using the artwork of Maryline Cazenave. I picked 3 tubes by the same artist. You need a license to use this tube. You can purchase this tube package at CDO


I am using the mask RD_Mask939 by Rachel Designs found HERE

 

Beauty School Dropout Font found HERE

 

 

 

Open new image 600x400

 

Pick a dark color to place in the foreground

 

Pick a light color to place in the background

 

Floodfill your image with your dark foreground color

 

Layers, new raster layer on your image

 

Floodfill with light background color

 

Layers, Load/save mask, load mask from disk, settings:

 

RD_Mask939

Source Luminance

Fit To Canvas

Invert Transparency NOT Checked

Hide All Mask

 

Layers, Merge, merge Group

 

Layers, new raster layer

 

Selections, Select All

 

Selections, Modify, Contract by 4

 

Selections, Invert

 

Floodfill with your light background color

 

Selections, Select None

 

Adjust, Add/Remove noise settings of


Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:

Vertical : 2

Horizontal: 2

Opacity: 65

Blur: 5

Color: Black

Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

 

Switch the colors so foreground is light and background is dark

 

Select your preset shape Rounded Rectangle

 

Draw a rectangle on the left side of your tag making sure it is close to the edge of your tag like below


Objects, align, vertical center in canvas

 

Layers, convert to raster layer

 

Effects, 3D effects, Drop Shadow, same settings


Layers, duplicate

 

Image, Mirror

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Move the duplicate to the middle so that the rectangles line up


Effects, Blinds, settings of

Width: 5

Opacity: 10

Color: White

Light from left/top CHECKED


Repeat this setting on all the rectangles

 

Select your rectangle on the left

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Image, resize 85%

 

Move til it is centered on the rectangle

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Image, Mirror

 

Move the duplicate above the rectangle on the right

 

Select the left original rectangle

 

Adjust, blur, gaussian blur with the settings of


Select the original rectangle on the right

 

Adjust, blur, gaussian blur settings of



 Edit, copy one of your Tubes

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to place how you want on your tag. If you are like me you are going to be moving the tubes around once you have them on to place them just like you want

 

Image, resize to fit your tag

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

 

Edit, copy another tube

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to place on the right

 

Image, resize to fit your tag

 

Effects, 3d Effects, Drop shadow, same settings

 

Edit, copy yet another tube

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to place in the middle

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

 

Move  your tubes around til you have them placed the way you want them to show on your tag


Select Raster 2


Layers, Arrange, bring to top


That way your border is at the top of everything

 

Remember to add your copyright info. Make sure it is plain and legible

 

Add your name to the tag

 

Save as PNG




The following have tried my tut. Thanks so much!

Penny




Kittie





Shaz


Gail


Jill


EmmaSP




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