Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Scary Is The New Cool FTU 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 Amy Matthews. You need a license to use her tubes. You can purchase her tubes at CDO

I am using the FTU kit Scary Cool by Gimptastic Scraps . This kit can be found HERE

WSL_Mask220 Found HERE there is a download on the side of the blog for all her masks. You will find the link there for this mask

Vladimir Script font found HERE




Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

With your magic wand click inside the frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, clear

Edit, Copy Smoke

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Edit, clear

Edit, copy Lightening

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Move up toward the top left of the frame

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, copy Frame 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Effects,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Chainlink

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move to top of frame some so you can see the chain link

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Flip

Edit, Copy Moon

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 60%

Move up to the left top corner of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Belt

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the bottom of the frame and place over the bottom of the tube as she is cut off and I like to cover that fact up

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Heels

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the Left and place on the belt. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Wallet

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Image, rotate, free rotate, left, 20

Move to the left and place behind the edge of the back of the heels

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Hairbrush

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

Image, Mirror

Move to the left and down behind the wallet

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Makeup brush

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move to the left  and place beside the hairbrush

Image, resize 80%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Select Mascara

Image, rotate, rotate clockwise 90

Edit, Copy Mascara

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Layers, Arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 60%

Move over to the left and place below the heels and in front of the wallet. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Lipstick

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the left and place to the left. Move down behind the mascara

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Mirror

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left and move down til it is behind the wallet and to the right of the hairbrush

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Screw

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move to the right and place it at the right bottom of the belt. See my tag for placement

Image, rotate, free rotate, right 10

Effects, 3d Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy book

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move to the right and place at the bottom of the frame. Make it look like part is on frame and part on belt

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Candle

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

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

Edit, copy Flowers 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right

Image, Mirror

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Holy Water

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move over to the right and place to the right behind the book

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Paper 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Layers, Load/save mask, load mask from disk, settings:
WSL_Mask220
Source Luminance
Fit To Canvas
Invert Transparency NOT checked
Hide All Mask

Layers, merge, merge group

Image, resize 105% so that you can see some of the mask behind the frame

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

Add your name to the tag

Save as PNG

Saturday, August 24, 2013

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


I am using the artwork of Diana Levin. You need a license to use this tube. You can purchase the tube at The PSP Project

I am using the PTU kit Queen of Hearts by Gimptastic Scraps . This kit is exclusive to The PSP Project


Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

With your magic wand click inside the frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 8

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, clear

Edit, Copy Smoke

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Move down to the bottom of the frame

Edit, clear

Edit, copy Drips

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Bring to the top of the frame

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, copy Stalks

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right of the frame. see my tag for placement

Effects,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Branch

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

Move over to the right and down below the stalks

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Moon

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move up to the left top corner of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Mushrooms

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, Mirror

Image, resize 60%

Move to the bottom right of the frame and place on top of the stalks

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Caterpillar

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the right and place on the grass where the mushrooms are

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Pool of Blood

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move to the right move down til it is below the stalks and move the blood over so it looks like the blood is all there

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Scepter

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move to the right and move below the mushrooms and to the far right

Image, rotate, free rotate, right, 20

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Throne

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, Mirror

Move to the left and place on Raster 2

Image, resize 70%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Croquet Mallet

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Layers, Arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 60%

Move over to the right and place next to the mushrooms.

Image, rotate, free rotate, right, 20

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Crown

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move over and place at the top middle of the throne

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Queen

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the far left

Move down til it is behind the throne and to the left

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Chesire Cat

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and place beside the chair

Effects, 3d Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Teacup

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the left and place on the arm of the throne

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Spool

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right of the throne and down til it is behind and slightly to the right

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Butterfly

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Move over to the stalks and branch

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Mirror

Edit, Paste as new layer

Image, Mirror

Image, resize 60%

Move down til it is above the drips and smoke

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Flower 2

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move over to the right and move down til below and behind mushrooms. Once there move to the left some

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

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


I am using the artwork of Amy Matthews. You need a license to use this tube. You can buy the art at CDO

I am using the PTU kit School Days by Manipulated by Magik . Visit her blog HERE to find where she sales her kits and more.

Big Easy Font Found HERE




Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

With your magic wand click inside 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

Edit, Copy Sparkles 2

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Edit, clear

Edit, copy Sparkles 2

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2
Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, copy Frame 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Effects,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Blackboard

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move up to the left and place behind the tube some. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Books

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move to the bottom right of the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Apple

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to right and place on top of the books

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Pen Holder

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the right and place in front of the books. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Ruler

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the right and place at the bottom of the books

Image, rotate, free rotate, 20, right

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Flash Drive

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move to the right and place in front of cup and ruler

Image, resize 40%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Locker

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move to the right and move down to place so it is behind your books. See my tag for placement

Image, resize 70%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Backpack

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Layers, Arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 50%

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

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy glasses

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move down to place in front of back pack

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Composition Book

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left and place behind the backpack but leave enough up so you can see it

Image, resize 50%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Image, rotate, free rotate, left, 10

Edit, copy ID Badge **for the badge I selected the inside of the frame, expanded, added a paper, sent to bottom, edit, clear, add close up tube, edit, clear. to make the pic be there**

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 30%

Move over to the side of the backpack to make it look like it is hanging on there

Image, rotate, free rotate, left, 10

Effects, 3d Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Doodle

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, Flip

Move up to the top of your frame

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, mirror

Image, Flip

Select Raster 14

Edit, Copy Tag

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the right locker

Edit, copy Pushpin

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 20%

Move up to place in the hole of the tag

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, August 22, 2013

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

I am using the artwork of Arthur Crowe. You need a license to use the tubes. You can purchase the tubes at his store HERE

I am using the PTU kit Eco Punk by Gimptastic Scraps . This kit is exclusive to The PSP Project



Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

With your magic wand click inside the frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 1

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 : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, copy Splatter

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 90%

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Effects,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Tree

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image Mirror

Image, resize 70%

Move to the left side of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Cat

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left to sit at the bottom of the tree in front of it

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Acorn

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Place on one of the tree limbs

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate and move to another branch. Keep doing this til you have as many or as few of the acorns as you want on the tree branches

Edit, copy Trashcan

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move to right and move to the right bottom of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Turtle

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the right and place to the right of the trash can

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Image, rotate, free rotate, 20, left

Edit, copy Shoe

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move over to the right. Place to the left of the trash can but move it so it iso n the can but not blocking the recycle sign

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, Copy Vine

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, Mirror

Move to the right and place on the frame

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Leaf 2

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move over and place on top of the vine

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Layers, Arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 70%

Place the way you wish it to be on your tag

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 3

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Select Tube close up

Image, Mirror

Edit, copy tube close up

Image, resize 60%

Move over to the right and place as you wish

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select none

Change the opacity of this layer to Soft Light

Edit, copy Grunge

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Move up to the top of the frame

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Flip

Image, Mirror

Edit, copy Skull 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Move to the right top frame

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, copy Butterfly 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 30%

Move to place on the tree

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

Eco Punk FTU Cluster Frame

A new cluster frame for you using the PTU kit Eco Punk by Gimptastic Scraps. Amy no longer sells kits.

Sunday, August 18, 2013

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

I am using the artwork of Enys Guerrero. You need a license to use his tubes. You can purchase his tubes at CDO


I am using the PTU kit Forever Damask by Tasha's Playground. You can find this kit at CDO




Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

With your magic wand click inside the frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Select Paper 7

Adjust, Color Balance, Manual Color Correction with the settings of:
Manual Target Color
Source: d5d5d5
Target: 901e22

Edit, copy Paper 7

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, clear

Edit, Copy Star Curtain

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move up toward the top of the frame some

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, copy Heart Trio

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the top of the frame

Effects,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Leaf 3

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move over to the right side of the frame

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, Copy Tubes

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Move to the left. Sorta place the tube in the middle at the bottom. see my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Column

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move to the left and place to the left and behind the tube to make it look like she is leaning back on the column

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Owl

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 50%

Move to left and sit it on top of the column

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Branch

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, mirror

Image, resize 85%

Move to the right and place to the right of the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Fairy

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move over to the left and place to the left of the column some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Feather

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move over to right so you will be able to see it

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, duplicate

Image, Mirror

Select Raster 2

Edit, Copy Beads

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move down to the bottom of the frame so you can see some of it at the bottom of the frame

Image, resize 90%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image,Mirror

Edit, Copy Key

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the right and place it on the beads to make it look like it is hanging from there

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

Forever Damask FTU Cluster Frame

Forever Damask Cluster Frame using the PTU Kit Forever Damask by Tasha's Playground. Tasha no longer sales kits.

Saturday, August 17, 2013

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

I am using the artwork of Caron Vinson. You need a license to use her tubes. You can purchase her tubes at CDO

I am using the PTU kit Ghoulishly Glam by Gimptastic Scraps . This kit is exclusive to The PSP Project

Trueblood Font Found HERE




Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 5

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

With your magic wand click inside each 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 : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Select Raster 3

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Edit, copy Gravestones

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

Selections, invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Tree

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move to the right of the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Halftone

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 90%

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Balloon

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Move to the right and place on the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Bag

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Image, Mirror

Move to the right and place at the bottom right of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Purse

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to right and sit to the right of the bag some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Nail Polish

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to place on the left of the purse

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Lipstick

Image, rotate, rotate clockwise 90

Edit, copy Lipstick

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move down and place in front of the purse

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Cell

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move down and place behind the nail polish and in front of the bag

Image, rotate, free rotate, left 10

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Bat

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to place on tree near the top of the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Spider

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

Move to the left and place to the left of the tree. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Eye

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and place at the tip of the branch of the tree

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Move this eye out near the center of the frame on another branch

Edit, Copy Coffin

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Move down to Raster 2

Move to the right of the frame

Image, rotate, free rotate, 20 right

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Skull 3

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, Resize 50%

Move to place on the tree. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 3

Edit, copy Sparkles

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 85%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Tulle

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

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

Add your name to the tag

Save as PNG

Ghoul Glam FTU Cluster Frame

A new cluster frame for you using the PTU kit Ghoulishly Glam by Gimptastic Scraps. Amy no longer sells kits.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

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

I am using the artwork of KiwiFirestorm. You need a license to use his tubes. You can purchase his tubes at The PSP Project

I am using the PTU kit Honey by Gimptastic Scraps . This kit is exclusive to The PSP Project

CAC Lasko Even Weight Font Found HERE




Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

With your magic wand click inside each frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 9

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, clear

Edit, Copy Sparkle

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Edit, clear

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, copy Frame 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Dress Form

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 75%

Move to the right of the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Heel

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 75%

Move to the right and place at the right of the dress form some. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Table

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move to the left and place near the bottom of the frame. see my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Bear

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the left and place in front of the table

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Teacup

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move over to sit on the left side of the table

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Bring the duplicate to sit on the opposite side of the table

Edit, copy Treats 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to place on the table. Move down so it is behind the teacups

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Phone

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the left and place in front and to the left of the bear

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, Copy Scatter

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Cherries

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 40%

Move over to the left and place on the right edge of the bear basket

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Cupcake

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move over to left. Place to the left of the cherries and than move down behind the cherries some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Button String

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the right and down to place between the dress form and heel

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Flower Scatter

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Pull up toward the left some

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Image, Flip

Edit, Copy Bracket

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Image, rotate, free rotate, left 40%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 70%

Move to place to look like she is sitting at the table. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Ladybug

Edit, paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to place on the left seat of the desk

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Bow

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the right and place at the neck of the dress form

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

Honey FTU Cluster Frame

A new cluster frame for you using the PTU kit Honey by Gimptastic Scraps. Amy no longer sells kits.


Sunday, August 11, 2013

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

I am using the artwork of Elias Chatzoudis. You need a license to use his tubes. You can purchase his tubes from his store HERE

I am using the PTU kit Sexy Geek by Tasha's Playground. You can find where to purchase the kit HERE

CK Teacher's Pet Font found HERE




Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

With your magic wand click inside each frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 9

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, clear

Edit, Copy Sparkles

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Edit, clear

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, copy Locker 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

Move to the left of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Books

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the bottom at the bottom of the locker

Effects,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Copy Composition book

Image, rotate,  free rotate, left 20

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move to the left and place behind the books

Image, resize 30%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Ruler

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and place behind books and in front of compostiion book

Image, rotate, free rotate, 90, right

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Laptop

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to the left and place in front of and to the right some what of the books

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Pencil

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Image, Rotate, Free rotate, left 20

Move over to place in front of the books and beside the laptop

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Desk

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move to right and place near the bottom right of the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Glasses

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the right and place on the desk in front of the cup

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, Copy Corner

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Doodle 1

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 20%

Move over to the right and place on the desk beside the word teacher

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Globe

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move over to place next to the left side of the desk. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy School ID

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move over to the left and place on the locker to make it look like it is hanging off the slats at the top of the locker

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Doodle 2

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, rotate, free rotate, right, 90

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Pull up toward the top of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Move it to the right to look like she is behind the teachers desk some

Image, resize 80% or to your liking

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


Sexy Geek FTU Cluster Frame

Sexy Geek Cluster Frame using the PTU Kit Sexy Geek by Tasha's Playground. Tasha no longer sales kits.

Friday, August 9, 2013

Bad To the Bone Student 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 in PSP 9 but should be compatible with any version of PSP.

I am using the artwork of Keith Garvey. You need a license to use his work. You can buy his work at his store HERE

I am using the PTU kit Bad Student by Manipulated by Magik . This kit is exclusive to Mystical Scraps

Crayon Condensed Font Found HERE




Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

With your magic wand click inside each frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 1

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 : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, copy School

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Backpack

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the bottom right of the frame

Effects,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Ruler

Image, rotate, rotate clockwise 90

Edit, copy Ruler

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move to the right side and move down behind the backpack

Image, resize 80%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Lockers

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

Move down to place above Raster 3

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Swirlie

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

Move to the left and move down behind the school

Image, Mirror

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy notebook

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Image, resize 40%

Image, Rotate, Free rotate, left 20

Move over to place on the backpack

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Pencil

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Image, Mirror

Move to place at the bottom of the notebook

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Apple

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the right and place on the left side of the backpack. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Sneaker

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the bottom right and place beside the apple

Image, resize 50%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Crayon

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move Down to place above Raster 6. Place on the lines of the ruler. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Laptop

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Bring to the top

Move over to place between the school and sneaker

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy USB Flash Drive

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to the right and place on the notebook between the apple and notebook

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

Image, Mirror

Move to place in front of the school house

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Close up of tube

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

I placed it on the right of the lockers and kept resizing it til I had it the size I wanted

Once I have it the way I want I changed the opacity of this layer to soft light

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

Add your name to the tag

Save as PNG

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Brain Nerd FTU 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 Freya Langford-Sidebottom. You need a license to use her tubes. You can purchase her artwork at AIL

I am using the FTU kit Zombie Nerd by Gimptastic Scraps . This kit is FTU and can be found HERE

Zombified Font Found HERE




Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

With your magic wand click inside each frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 10

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 : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, copy Frame 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Image, resize 85%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize to fit your frame. I have resized my tube 70%

Effects,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Locker

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move to the right of the tube

Image, resize 70%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Brain

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, Arrange, bring to top

Move to place on top of the locker

Image, resize 80%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Guts

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

Move to the right and place on the locker beneath the brain. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Hand

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

Image, Mirror

Move over to the bottom of the locker. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Fly

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move to place on the brain

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Bone

Image, rotate, rotate clockwise 90

Image, Mirror

Edit, copy Bone

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

Bring down and place at the bottom of the tubes legs. I don't like cut off tubes showing so I try to hide that and this is how I am with this tut

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Backpack

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 Binder

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Image, rotate, free rotate, 10, right

Move to the left and place in front of the backpack

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Pencil

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and place on the binder

Image, rotate, free rotate, left, 60

Image, Mirror

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Eyeball

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move over to the right and place at the bottom of the locker next to the bone of the hand. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Chalk board

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to the top left of the frame

Image, rotate, free rotate, left 10

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Thought Bubble

Edit, paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move over to the right and place next to the tubes head

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Mesh

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Pull up to the top of the frame some

Layers, Arrange, send to bottom

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

Zombie Nerd FTU Cluster Frame

A new cluster frame for you using the PTU kit Zombie Nerd by Gimptastic Scraps. Amy no longer sells kits.

Monday, August 5, 2013

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


I am using the artwork of PinupToons. You need a license to use his tubes. You can purchase his tubes at CDO

I am using the PTU kit Toxic Lagoon by Gimptastic Scraps . This kit is exclusive to The PSP Project


Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

With your magic wand click inside each frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, clear

Edit, Copy Waves

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move down to the bottom of the frame. Leave enough of the wave you will see it

Edit, Clear

Edit, Copy Bubbles

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move around to the left. See my  tag for placement

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, copy Scatter

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Move up toward top of frame some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Flip

Edit, copy Mesh

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move up so some will be showing above the frame

Effects,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Glitter

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move to the right so you can see some beneath the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, Copy Sun

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, Arrange, bring to top

Move to the right top corner of the frame

Image, resize 70%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Sand

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

Move to the bottom of the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Palm Tree

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

Move over to the left. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy clam Shell

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move down and to the left of the Palm Tree

Image, Mirror

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Starfish 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the left and place to the right of the palm some and behind the clam shell

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy  Shell

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move over to the left and place behind the starfish and clam shell

Image, resize 50%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Surfboard

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Image, rotate, free rotate, 20, right

Move to the right  and make it look to be in the sand

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Ball

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to place to the right of the surfboard some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Snorkel

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move over to the right and place on the surfboard. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Scuba Mask

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the right and place on the snorkel. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Coral

Edit, paste, Paste as new layer

Image, rotate, free rotate, 90, right

Image, resize 60%

Move over to the left and place behind the shells

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Flip Flops

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move over to the right. Place beside the ball

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Resize tube to fit your tag

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Sunscreen

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the right and move down behind he flip flops and scuba mask. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Select Raster 4

Edit, Copy Octopus

Image, Mirror

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow

Move over to the right. See my tag for placement

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

Add your name to the tag

Save as PNG

Toxic Lagoon FTU Cluster Frame

A new cluster frame for you using the PTU kit Toxic Lagoon by Gimptastic Scraps. Amy no longer sells kits.

Sunday, August 4, 2013

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

I am using the artwork of Ellie_Milk. You need a license to use this tube. I purchased it from PicsforDesign

I am using the PTU kit Fabulous by Tasha's Playground. You can find where to purchase the kit HERE

WSL_Mask220 Found HERE there is a download on the side of the blog for all her masks. You will find the link there for this mask





Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

With your magic wand click inside each frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 9

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, clear

Edit, Copy Bubbles

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right some

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, copy Fence

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left. see my tag for placement

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Palm Tree

Image, Mirror

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move to the left and place on the first part of the fence. See my tag for placement

Image, rotate, free rotate, 20, left

Effects,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Cattail 2

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image resize 70%

Move to the left and place in front of the palm tree

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, resize 70%

LIne up with the first one

Edit, Copy Lily Pad

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left and place in front of cat tails

Image, resize 55%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Frog 1

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move over to the left and place on the lily pad

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Boat 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image Mirror

Image, resize 60%

Move over to the right. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Puddle

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

Move down til it is below the fence. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Duck 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move to the right and place in front of the boat. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy dragonflies

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move down to place above Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Fishing Pole

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 40%

Move to the right and place on the boat to make it look like the line is hanging off the boat

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Deco 3

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, Mirror

Image, resize 30%

Move down to the hook on the fishing rod. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select the Fence

Edit, Copy driftwood 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, rotate, free rotate, 90, right

Image, resize 60%

Move over to the left. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Seagull 2

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Layers, Arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 70%

Move and place on the palm tree

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Net

Edit, paste, Paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Move around to place as you wish

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Poles

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move over to the right. Place behind the boat and to the right. see the tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Resize to fit your tag. Since the tube is big I kept resizing it til I had it the way I wanted it

I place the tube behind the boat as she has cut off legs and I don't like for those to show in a tag

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Starfish

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Place on the puddle. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Paper 8

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Layers, Load/save mask, load mask from disk, settings:
WSL_Mask220
Source Luminance
Fit To Canvas
Invert Transparency NOT checked
Hide All Mask

Layers, merge, merge group

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

Add your name to the tag

Save as PNG

Summer Haze FTU Cluster Frame

Summer Haze Cluster Frame using the PTU Kit Summer Haze by Tasha's Playground. Tasha no longer sales kits.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

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

I am using the artwork of Eugene Rzhevskii. This tube was a gift from PicsForDesign

I am using the PTU kit Touch of Goth by Manipulated by Magik . Visit her blog HERE to find where she sales her kits and more.




Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

With your magic wand click inside frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, clear

Edit, Copy Lightening

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move up some to the left some

Edit, Clear

Edit, copy Glitter Drips

Edit, Paste, Paste As new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move up toward the top of the frame

Edit, clear

Edit, copy Stardust

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move it down two times

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Select Doodle

Image, rotate, rotate clockwise 90

Edit, copy Doodle

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Move to the right. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Layers, merge, merge down

Edit, copy BubbleGum Skull

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 60%

Move to the top left of the frame

Effects,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Charm

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image resize 60%

Move up to the top right of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Drink

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left and place at the bottom of the frame

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Bottle

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move over to the left and place to the left behind the drink

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Move duplicate next to the other bottle. See my tag for placement

Edit, copy Roses

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move over to the left and down below the bottles

Move behind the bottle to make it look like it is coming out of the bottle

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Move over to make look like it is coming out of the other bottle

Edit, copy Candelabra

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move over to the right of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Ankh

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Place on the candelabra

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Ivy

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Move to the top of the frame so you can see some of the ivy

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize to fit your tag. I resized the tube 40%

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