Atlantis

"Atlantis"

What you need:

Tube of choice, I used artwork by Edward Reed

Scrap Kit by me, "Atlantis" found at PMTW/S

Font of choice, I used Saginaw

Graphic Program of choice, I use PSPX2

Let's Begin!

1. Open a new transparent image

Open all of your supplies

2. C/P the wheel frame from the kit

Create a new raster layer behind the frame layer

Using your lasso tool, trace along the open area of the frame

C/P the paper of choice into selection

C/P the tube of choice

Add drop shadow

C/P the rope circle behind the frame/paper layer

Re-Size as needed

Add drop shadow

C/P the net from the kit

Apply drop shadow

C/P the wave from the kit behind all layers

3. Add any other elements of choice

I used shells, life saver, bottle, fish hook and sand

Add any copyright info and name and your done!

This tutorial was written on July 25th, 2011 at 2:20 PM by Pimp'd Designz

Miss America

"Miss America"

What you need :

Artwork of choice, I am using artwork by Keith Garvey

Scrap kits of choice, I used "Miss Independent Collab"by 4 of the designers at PMTW/S

Font of choices, I used Staccuto

Graphic Program of choice, I use PSPX2

Let's Begin!

1. Open a new transparent image

Open all of your supplies

2. C/P the star printed as a new layer

C/P a frame of choice as a new layer, rotate 12 degrees to the left, add drop shadow

Create a new raster layer behind the frame layer

Using your lasso tool, trace along the open area of the frame

C/P the paper of choice into selection

C/P the tube of choice above the frame layer

Duplicate and drag one layer behind the frame layer

Trim the top layer so it appears to be "popping" out of the frame

Now trim any areas of the bottom layer tube so nothing sticks out

C/P the star element of choice Rotate 10 degrees to the right

Add drop shadow

C/P the firework of choice above the star element

Add drop shadow

Add copyright info and name and your done!

This tutorial was written on July 12, 2011 at 10:25 AM by Pimp'd Tagz

Mermaid Island

"Mermaid Island"

What you need :

Tube of choice, I used artwork by Elias Chatzoudis

Scrap kit, "Tropical Tango" by Designs by Sarah

Font of choice, I used Pea Stacy's Doodle Script

Graphic Program of choice, I use PSPX2

Let's Begin!

1. Open a new transparent image

Open all of your supplies

2. C/P the double frame as shown above as a new layer

Add drop shadow

Create a new raster layer behind the frame layer

Using your lasso tool, trace along the open area of the circle part of the frame

C/P the paper of choice into selection

Repeat this step with the rectangle area of the frame

C/P the palm fern of choice behind all layers

Add drop shadow and duplicate

Mirror the second layer and move the position of choice

C/P the seaweed & Duplicate

C/P the shell of choice

Re-Size as needed

Add drop shadow

C/P the pink starfish from the kit

Re-Size as needed

Place over shell and add drop shadow

3. C/P the tube of choice above all layers

Add drop shadow

C/P the netting from the kit above the frame layer

Add drop shadow

Add any other elements of choice

I also used the sand overlay from her kit

Add copyright info and name and your done!

This tutorial was written on May 17, 2010 at 1:35 AM by Pimp'd Tagz

My Sunshine

"My Sunshine"


What you need:


Tube of choice, I used artwork by Ismeal Rac
Scrapkit, "Come on get Happy" By Sarah here
Font of choice, I used Toonish
Graphic Program of choice, I use pspx2


Let's Begin!


1. Open a transparent image, 600x600
Open all of your supplies


2. C/P frame of choice
Rotate 15 degrees to the left
Create a new raster layer behind the frame layer
Using your magic wand, select the area inside the frame
Go to selection->modify->expand->7
C/P the paper of choice INSIDE selection


3. C/P the tube of choice
Rotate 15 degrees to the left
Trim as needed
Add drop shadow
C/P greens of choice
Rotate 15 degrees to the left
Add drop shadow
Put into place then drag behind the paper layer


4. C/P the word art
Position where desired
Add any other elements of choice
Add drop shadows as needed.


5. Add copyright info and name and you are done!


This tutorial was written on June 23, 2009 at 9:00PM by Pimp'd Designz

American Beauty

To view the animated version, click here
"American Beauty"


What you need:


Tube of choice, I am using artwork by Elias Chatzoudis
Scrapkit, "American Beauty" by me and you can purchase it HERE
***NOW DIRECTLY LINKED TO THE PRODUCT***
Font of choice, I used Trajan Pro

Plugin: Xenofex2 Constellation
Graphic program of choice, I use PSPX2


Let's Begin!


1. Open a transparent image 600x600 pixels
Open all of your supplies


2. C/P the frame of choice
Add drop shadow
Create a new raster layer behind the frame layer
Using your selection tool, rectangle, trace along the open area of the frame
C/P the paper of choice INSIDE selection


3. C/P the fireworks included in the kit
Arrange as needed
C/P the tube of choice
Add dropshadow
C/P any other elements
I used the stringed stars and the heart button


4. Add copyright info and name now


******Starting the animated portion of this tag*****
5. Select one of the firework layers
Go to the Xenofex plug in and choose the follow settings
*Keep Original Image
*Go to Settings and choose Bling Bling
*Change star size to 4-6 pixels, or however you wish


6. Once you have it the way you like, repeat for the second firework
*You will not have to go in and adjust the settings
Once you are done, save as "frame 1.png"


7. Now go to the "Undo" arrow until both fireworks are back to normal
Repeat, and click "Random" in the plugin settings to change the speed
Do this until you have 3-4 different frames


8. Open animation Shop and go to Animation Wizard
Open your single frames, 1,2,3,etc in there
Press play
If you are happy with it save and you are done!


this tutorial was written on June 17th at 11:50 pm by Pimp'd Designz

Blue Lagoon

"Blue Lagoon"


What you need:


Tube of choice, I used artwork by Elias Chatzoudis and you can purchase his work here
Scrapkit, "Girl Paua" by Toni Scraparoni and you can purchase her kit here
Font of choice, I used Gator
Graphic program of choice, I use PSPX2


Let's Begin!


1. Open a transparent image 600x600 pixels
Open all of your supplies


2. C/P the frame of choice as a new layer
Create a new raster layer behind the frame layer
Using your lasso tool, trace along the open area of the frame
C/P the paper of choice into selection on the new raster layer


3. C/P the tube of choice as a new layer
Once you h ave positioned where you'd like it, duplicate that layer
Drag the new tube layer behind the frame layer
Trim the tube as needed, if you use a similar frame, you will need
to trim along the bow.
Lowering your opacity of the top tube layer will make this job easier
Trim the tube away using your lasso tool, set to point-to-point
Once you have it the way you want it, add drop shadow to the lower tube layer
Merge the 2 tube layers and the frame layer together


4. Add any other elements of choice
I used the following:
2 flowers
Seahorse charm
Starfish
Add drop shadows as needed


Add any copyright info and name and you are done!


This tutorial was written on May 12, 2009 by Pimp'd Designz

Spring Time Fun

"Spring Time Fun"


What you need:


Tubes of choice, I used artwork by Suzanne Woolcott and you can purchase her work here
Scrapkit, "Gone Buggy" by Oopsie Daisy and you can purchase her work here
Font of choice, I used Gill Sans Ultra Bold Condensed
Tag Template #46 by Sara's Scraps which has been removed, so I am uploading it for you
to download. If you know of her new location, please let me know.
Grab the template here
Graphic Program of choice, I use PSPx2


Let's Begin!


1. Open a transparent image 600x600 pixels
Open all of your supplies


2. For each layer of the template, you will need to
C/P as a new selection, then promote layer, and crop to selection
C/P each layer, starting with the bottom, as a new layer onto your
New image


3. C/P your tubes of choice
Trim as needed
C/P any other elements of choice
I used ladybug, 2 flowers, fern leaf doubled
Add drop shadows


4. Add copyright info and name and you are done!


This tutorial was written on May3rd, 2009 at 4:00pm by Pimp'd Tagz

Oh Happy Day

"Oh Happy Day"

What you need:

Tubes of choice, I used artwork by Suzanne Woolcott and you can purchase her work here

Scrapkit by Twinky, "Cute as a Bug 2" and you can purchase her kit here

Font of choice, I used Galexia Cassiopeia

Graphic program of choice, I use PSP X2

Let's Begin!

1. Open a transparent image 600x600 pixels

Open all of your supplies

2. C/P a frame grouping included in her kit

Create a new raster layer behind the frame

Using your lasso tool, trace along the open area of the frame, seperately

C/P the first paper of choice into selection onto the raster layer

Do the same thing with the other frame in the group

Add drop shadow to the frame

3. C/P the rainbow as a new layer rotate 19 degrees to the right

Drag the rainbow behind the frame/paper layers

Add drop shadow

C/P the cloud/sun as a new layer

Drag behind the frame/paper layer, in front of the rainbow

Add drop shadow

4. C/P the tubes of choice as a new layer above the paper layers

Add drop shadow

Add copyright info and name and you are done!

This tutorial was written on March 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM by Pimp'd Tagz

Mermaid Beach

"Mermaid Beach"

Things you will need:

Tube of choice, I am using the artwork of Elias Chatzoudis and you can purchase his artwork here

Scrapkit of choice, I used "Hawaiian Tropics" By TammyKat Designs and you can purchase her kit here

Font of Choice, I used A&S Speedway

Graphic Program of choice, I use PSPX2

Let's begin!

1. Open a transparent image 600x600 pixels

Open all of your supplies.

2. Copy and paste frame of choice as a new layer.

Create a new raster layer behind the frame layer.

Using your lasso tool, trace along the frame opening.

Copy and paste the paper of choice inside the selection on the new raster layer.

3. Arrange elements as you wish, adding drop shadows.

Copy and paste the tube of choice where you wish, adding drop shadows.

Add copyright info and name and you are done!

This tutorial was written on 01-23-09 at 9:20 pm by Pimp'd Tagz