Saturday, June 12, 2021

Coffee Exclusive Tutorial by Penny at Venomous Cherries Creations

 




Coffee
 
This tutorial was written by Venomous Cherries Creations on June 08, 2021 exclusively for Artistic Tag Passions blog.
 It was written using PSPX but can easily be done in any
photo program. Please do not copy/post on any other site, claim as your own, or rip apart.
If you would like to use it in a forum/group challenge, please link to the ATP blog.
This tutorial uses methods/ideas I have gained through the years from various sources.
Any resemblance to others is coincidental and accidental.
Thanks for trying the tutorial and I would love to see anything you make from it. venomouscreations1@gmail.com
 
Supplies:

Tube 49-1 by Anna Marine currently available at CDO
"Passionate Patisserie" kit by Pink Paradox Productions 
This kit was made exclusively for Artistic Tag Passions forum and is only available through the group.
Photo Frame of choice...Sorry, the one I used was obtained thru a group
challenge and is not shareable but any photo frame will work 
 
Filters:
No outside filters used
 
Fonts:
MitreSquare
 
Abbreviations:
DS_Drop Shadow
ANL_Add NEw LAyer
EC_Eye Candy
GG_Gradient Glow
AS_Animation Shop
A/P_Copy and Paste
FF_Flood Fill
Ctrl+A_Select All
Ctrl+C_Copy
Ctrl+V_Paste
Ctrl+D_De-Select
Ctrl+E_Paste Into Selected Frame/s
 
Let's tag!
 
Open a blank 700x700 canvas
ANL
Ctrl+A
Copy/Paste into selection paper 35
Ctrl+D
Apply mask
Enlarge slightly and move to the left
C/P photo frame
Select photo area
Expand by 1
C/P tube close up positioning as you like
Promote selection to layer
Crl+D
Blend mode of tube_Luminance (L)
Opacity_55
Merge tube and photo frame
Now, you can either duplicate, mirror, re-size this completed photo frame
or C/P photo frame again, repeat steps using a different area of the tube. Choice is yours.
Using the Pick tool (K), rotate the frames slightly
Place as shown
C/P tube placing as shown
C/P the following elements, duplicating, mirroring, sharpening, and place as shown:
(13)
(20)
(22)
(31)
(62)
(125)...rotate this piece, placing along top edge of photo frame
Using the selection tool, point to point, select the corners and delete
(this step may not be necessary depending on the photo frame you use. 
Mine had tape and I wanted the sign to appear to be under the tape.)
(129)
(154)
(155)
(182)
(186)
DS everything but mask: 0_5_50_10_Black
Add all correct copyright/license information
Name_ MitreSquare_size 55_White
Repeat DS
Save and enjoy!!

Friday, June 11, 2021

Word Art Alphabet Challenge ~ T

 The following word art and tags were created as part of a challenge in our forum: Artistic Tag Passions.

All word art is saved as a PNG file. Just right click and save to your computer.

If you enjoy the word art, please leave a thank you!

We would love to see you in our forum. Come check us out.

Thanks so much to all of our members that participated this week!

***Moon*** 



***Penny***




***Shaz*** 



***Wendy***



*** Louise ***








Mixed Theme Cluster Frames

Our members made gorgeous FTU frames using the following kits

SYHO April Blog Train by Miggins 
 Mythical Fantasy & Purple Rain by Mythical Designs
Tropicana by Tresorsdefleur 

Thank you Louise, Nancy, Sandy & Shaz!


***Louise***  




***Nancy***



***Sandy***



***Shaz***

Saturday, June 5, 2021

Word Art Alphabet Challenge ~ S

 The following word art and tags were created as part of a challenge in our forum: Artistic Tag Passions.

All word art is saved as a PNG file. Just right click and save to your computer.

If you enjoy the word art, please leave a thank you!

We would love to see you in our forum. Come check us out.

Thanks so much to all of our members that participated this week!

*** Belinda ***







*** Shaz ***




*** Moon ***












Blossoming Artistry Exclusive Tutorial by Belinda at BKC Designs

 



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 Misticheskaya.  You need a license to use this tube. This tube is an exclusive tube at PFD. You can purchase her work HERE

 

 

I am using the kit Blossoming Artistry by PinkParadox Productions. This kit is exclusive to Artistic Tag Passions forum 

 

 

Open new image 700 x 700

 

Edit, copy Frame 2

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 50%

 

With your magic wand click inside of the frame

 

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

 

Edit, copy Paper 33

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Image, resize 60%

 

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 104

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Move to bottom of the frame. They will be on edge side of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy 115

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to bottom of the frame

 

Image, resize 70%

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy 114

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Move down and to the right. I moved around til I had it lined up the way I wanted

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Layers, merge, merge down

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy 112

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Move down and line the bottom of the fence up with the bottom of the frame. The bottom will be behind the grass

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy 192

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Move to the left side of the frame behind he fence. I moved up some so that it would look to be towering above the top of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy Tube

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Move to place on the grass

 

Image, resize to fit your tag. This tube is very big so I kept resizing til I had it the size I wanted for the tut

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy 176

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 40%

 

Move in front of the fence but behind the grasses. I moved behind the tube

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Image, Mirror

 

Edit, copy 145

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 40%

 

Move to the left side of the frame placing in front of the frame. The flowers will be behind some of the grass

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Image, Mirror

 

Edit, copy 164

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 30%

 

Move to the left of the tube, placing behind the tube and on the grass

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

 

Edit, copy 107

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, Resize 30%

 

Move to the right side of the tube placing on the grass behind the tube

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy 88

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Move to the right placing behind the tubes foot and in front of the flower table

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy 97

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Image, Mirror

 

Move to the right of the tag and move around til you have it sitting the way you want

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy 8

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 30%

 

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

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy 87

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 40%

 

Image, Mirror

 

Move to the right placing to look to be hanging from the top of the well

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy 94

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 40%

 

Move to the left side of the tube. Move behind it and some of the flowers. I moved around til I had it situated the way I wanted

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy 183

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Move to the right, placing behind the well. Moving around til you have the element the way you want it to show

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy 191

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Move toward the left placing some behind the tree on the left

 

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, May 29, 2021

Word Art Alphabet Challenge ~ R

 The following word art and tags were created as part of a challenge in our forum: Artistic Tag Passions.

All word art is saved as a PNG file. Just right click and save to your computer.

If you enjoy the word art, please leave a thank you!

We would love to see you in our forum. Come check us out.

Thanks so much to all of our members that participated this week!


*** Kittie ***




*** Moon ***



*** Penny ***





*** Wendy ***












Sunday, May 23, 2021

Garden Art Exclusive Tutorial by Penny at Venomous Cherries Creations

 




This tutorial was written by Venomous Cherries Creations on May 23, 2021 exclusively for Artistic Tag Passions blog.
 It was written using PSPX but can easily be done in any photo program. 
Please do not copy/post on any other site, claim as your own, or rip apart. 
If you would like to use it in a forum/group challenge, please link to the ATP blog. 
 This tutorial uses methods/ideas I have gained through the years from various sources. 
Any resemblance to others is coincidental and accidental. 
Thanks for trying the tutorial and I would love to see anything you make from it. venomouscreations1@gmail.com

 

Supplies:

 

Creator tube by Alehandra_Vanhek...
This tube is an Exclusive, available only to members of the PFD Exclusive Club. For more information and to obtain a PFD license, please visit PicsForDesign
"Blossoming Artistry" kit by PinkParadox Productions...this kit was made exclusively for 
Artistic Tag Passions forum and is only available through the group.
Mask of choice

 

Filters:
Filters Unlimited 2_Paper Textures

 

Fonts:
Master Of Break

 

Abbreviations:
DS_Drop Shadow
ANL_Add NEw LAyer
EC_Eye Candy
GG_Gradient Glow
AS_Animation Shop
A/P_Copy and Paste
FF_Flood Fill
Ctrl+A_Select All
Ctrl+C_Copy
Ctrl+V_Paste
Ctrl+D_De-Select
Ctrl+E_Paste Into Selected Frame/s

 

Let's tag!

 

Open a blank 700x700 canvas
ANL
Ctrl+A
Copy/Paste into selection paper 31
Ctrl+D
Apply mask
FU2_Paper Textures_Canvas, Fine_156_87
C/P the following elements, duplicating, mirroring, sharpening, and place as shown:
 (100)
(104)
(105)
(111)
(114)
(123)
(161)
(180)
(193)
(190)
(191)
(194)
(196)
C/P element (94)
C/P element (111) re-sizing and placing on easel
Duplicate
On original_DS_0_5_50_10_Black
On Duplicate_Effects_Art Media_Brush Strokes:
Softness: 11
Brush Bristles: 20
Width: 10
Opacity: 43
Strokes
Length: 10
Density: 10
Lighting
Angle: 102
Color: #404040
Blend Mode_Soft Light
C/P tube placing as shown
DS everything but mask: _0_5_50_10_Black
C/P Merged
Paste ANL
Bring to top
FU2_Paper Textures_Canvas, Fine_156_87
Blend Mode_Soft Light
Crtl+A_Ctrl+F_Ctrl+Shift+F
Selections_Modify_Feather_25
Selections_Invert
Hit Delete a couple times
Crl+D
Add all correct copyright/license information
Name_ Master Of Break_size 100_Black
DS_0_5_50_10_Black
Save and enjoy!!