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I'm divorced, and have no children. I live in New England (Vermont). My favorite season is Autumn and holiday is Halloween. I've been PSPing since 2001, tutorial writing since 2004 and tubing since 2009. I gave designing scrapkits a try in 2012 but didn't get a feel for it. I have been writing psp scripts since 2012 and have been doing artwork and making them as tubes to sell since October of this year (2013). I also CT for several designers and a store. I tube artwork for two stores. I enjoy my PSP time almost as much as my offline time sketching.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Steamy

This tutorial was written by Alexandra on May 22, 2013
Any similarity to any other tutorial is purely coincidental.
I used PSP10 to write this tutorial.
PTU kit "Steampunk and Roses" by Naughty Angelz Creationz
You can check out her kits HERE
Tube is "Steampunk Pinocchio" by Charles R. Bristow
This is a three tube pack and can be purchased at Mystical Scraps
Template "Thanksgiving 5" by Amy Leah Gimptastic Tuts

Plugins: Xero Porcelain and Penta Dot and Cross
IL = In Layers
Dropshadow: V= -2 / H= 2 / Opacity 40 / Blur 3.00 / Color Black
Open tube and minimize
Open template and delete Credits layer
IL select rect 5
Select All - Float - Defloat
Open PP3
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select rect 4
Select All - Float - Defloat
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select circle
Select All - Float - defloat
Open PP9
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select rect 3
Select All - Float - Defloat
Open PP2
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select frame 3
Add noise (Gaussian, Monochrome, 91% Noise)
IL select Rect 2
Select All - Float - Defloat
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Delete original template
IL select frame 2
Add noise (same settings previously used)
IL select rect 1
Select All - Float - defloat
New Raster Layer
Flood fill #885549
Apply Penta - Dot and Cross (default settings)
Restore tube
Copy full size tube
Minimize
Paste As New Layer
Position in selection as desired
Invert selection - Delete - Select None
Add dropshadow
Add Xero - Porcelain (default settings)
IL select frame 1
Add noise (same settings previously used)
Open the following elements, resize, copy/paste, add dropshadow and arrange as desired:
El13 - 60%
El16 - 45% - 70%
El14 - 30% (I duplicated 3x)
El24 - 70%
El14 - 25%
El36 - 30% (I duplicated 3x)
El13 - 30% (I duplicated 1x)
El19 - 20% (I duplicated 1x)
Add Copyright and Lic#
Merge Visible
Add name desired
Save as .png
 
 
 
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Steampunk Elegance

This tutorial was written by Alexandra on May 20,2013
Any similarity to any other tutorial is purely coincidental.


I used PSP10 to write this tutorial
Any version should work


PTU kit "Steampunk And Roses" by Naughty Angelz Creationz

Tube is a Verymany tube from PFD

Template 4 by Amy and Leahs Gimptastic tuts

IL= In Layers

Dropshadow: V= -2 / H= 2 / Opacity 40 / Blur 3.00 / Color Black


Open tube and minimize
Open template
IL delete credits and bg layers
IL select circle 3
Select All - Float - Defloat
Open pp10
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select circle 2
Select All - Float - Defloat
New Raster Layer
Flood fill color from tube (I used #db9761)
Select None
Apply VanDerLee Unplugged - Interlace (change only transparency to Screen)
Delete original template layer
IL select circle 1
Select All - Float - Defloat
New Raster Layer
Flood Fill (use same color used previously)
Select None
Apply VanDerLee Unplugged - Interlace (same settings used previously)
Delete original template layer
IL select square 3
Select All - Float - Defloat
Open pp2
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select frame 3
Select All - Float - Defloat
New Raster Layer
Flood fill color from tube (I used #6c3e2e)
IL select square 2
Select All - Float - Defloat
New Raster Layer
Flood fill same color used previously
Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select Raster 6
Select All - Float - Defloat
Restore tube
Copy Close up
Minimize tube canvas
Paste As New Layer
Arrange as desired within the selection
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Duplicate tube layer
Change blend mode on both layers to Screen
Apply Penta - Color Dot (default settings)
Merge top tube layer down 2x
Duplicate
Arrange top layer above square 1
Delete square 1

Delete the following layers:
Dreams back
Dreams
True back
True
Do come back
Do come

IL select frame 1
Restore tube
Copy - Full size
Close
Paste As New Layer
Resize 40%
position down slightly so hair is not outside of canvas
Add dropshadow
Erase bottom of tube outside of center square

Open the following items, resize, copy/paste and arrange as desired...don't forget dropshadows

El31 - 40% (Duplicated)
El6
El36 - 40% (Duplicated 3x)
El12 - 40% (Duplicated)
El14 - 40% (Duplicated)
El11 - 30% (Duplicated)

IL select Raster 7 (tube layer)
Open el10
Resize 30%
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Postion top left corner of square and circle
Duplicate - Miror
Give each bow a dropshadow
Add Copyright and Lic #
Merge Visible
Add name desired
Save as .png
Monday, May 20, 2013

Lady Like

This tutorial was written by Alexandra on May 19, 2013
Any similarity to any other tutorial is purely coincidental.


Tube "Demi" by Ninaste
You can purchase this tube at Scraps And The City

Scrapkit "Heather" by AmyMarie wich is an exclusive at Scraps And The City

Mask:  WSL_Mask221 by Weescotslass
IL= In Layers

Dropshadow: V= -2 / H= 2 / Opacity 40 / Blur 3.00 / Color Black

Open tube and minimize
New Canvas 600x600 Transparent
Select All
Open PP1
Copy - Close
Paste Into Selection
Select None
Apply Mask
Merge Group
Open 20
Resize 80%
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Position slightly up and right
Using magic wand click in center of frame
Expand selection 2
Open PP7
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Invert Selection
Arrange paper layer below frame layer
Restore tube
Copy - Minimize
Paste As New Layer
Arrange as desired
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Duplicate tube layer
On top tube layer:
Apply Xero - Radiance (default settings)
On bottom tube layer:
Apply Xero - Bad Dream (default settings)
Apply VanDerLee - Unplugged - Interlace (change ONLY Transperancy to Screen)
Merge both tube layers together
Change Blend Mode to Overlay
IL select Raster 1 (frame layer)
Add dropshadow
Restore tube
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Resize 35%
Postion left side frame border
Add dropshadow
IL select Raster 1 (frame layer)
Open the following elements, resize, copy/paste and position as desired, adding dropshadows:

6 - 30% (duplicate)
10 - 30%
11 - No Resize
22 - 40%
39 - 40%
26 - 40%

IL select Raster 4 (top tube layer)

Open 86
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Mirror
Add Copyright and Lic #
Merge Visible
Add name desired
Save as .png

Summertime Tastie

This tutorial was written by Alexandra on May 20, 2013
Any similarity to any other tutorial is purely coincidental.


I used PSP10 to write this tutorial.


PTU kit "Blueberry Lemonade" by Freeks Creations.
You can purchase this fantastic kit at Mysical Scraps
Tube is by Jose Cano (bought at MPT but now at SATC

Template 79 by Amy Leahs Gimptastic Tuts

IL = In Layers

Dropshadow: V= -2 / H= 2 / Opacity 40 / Blur 3.00 / Color Black


Open tube and minimize
Open template and delete credits layer
Open Paper10
Copy - Close
IL Delete 8, 7, 6
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select 5
Select All - Float - Defloat
Open Paper9
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select 4
Select All - Float - Defloat
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select 3
Select All - Float - Defloat
Open Paper3
Copy - Close
New Raster Layer
Paste Into Selection
Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select 2
Select All - Float - Defloat
Open Paper6
Copy - Close
New Raster Layer
Paste Into Selection
Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select 1
Select All - Float - Defloat
Open Paper13
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select Raster 8
Using magic wand click in center of circle frame
Expand 2
Restore tube
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection
Erase bottom of tube outside of frame
Select None
Add dropshadow
IL select Raster 8
Open, resize, copy/paste, add dropshadow and position as desired the following elements

Flower - 20% / 25% (I duplicated 2x)
Flower4 - 25% / 80% (I duplicated 2x)
Butterfly - 25% / 25%

IL select tube layer
Open, resize, copy/paste, add dropshadow and postion as desired the following elements

Basket - 20% / 40%
Blue Berries - 10% / 70% (duplicated 1x)
Lemon Bunch - 10% (duplicated 1x)
Drink - 10% / 80%

Add Copyright and Lic #
Merge Visible
Add name desired
Save as .png
 
 
Sunday, May 19, 2013

Cupcake Diva

This tutorial was written by Alexandra on May 18, 2013
Any similarity to any other tutorial is purely coincidental.

I used PSP10 to write this tutorial but any version should work.


PTU scrapkit "Mae Jay Ice cream Shoppe" by Wicked Princess Scraps

Tube by Lowery

Template 3 from the ice cream pkg at Amy and Leahs Gimptastic Tuts



IL = In Layers
Dropshadow: V= -2 / H= 2 / Opacity 40 / Blur 3.00 / Color Black

Open tube and minimize
Open template
IL delete Credits
IL select 12
Select All - Float - Defloat
Open PP6
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select 11
Select All - Float - Defloat
Open PP10
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select 10
Select All - Float - Defloat
Open PP2
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select 8
Select All - Float - Defloat
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - select None
Delete original template
IL select 7
Select All - Float - Defloat
Open PP3
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select 3
Select All - Float - Defloat
New Raster Layer
Flood fill #82d9d0
Select None
Delete original template layer
IL select 1
Select All - Float - Defloat
Open PP1
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Invert Selection - Delete - Select None
Delete original template layer
ILP select Raster 8
Restore tube
Copy Close Up - Close
Paste As New Layer
Resize 60%
Arrange as desired
Add dropshadow
Open Ribbon2
Resize 55%
Copy - close
Paste As New Layer
Position bottom of tube
Add dropshadow
IL select Raster 8
Open Cupcake3
Resize 30%
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Add dropshadow
Rotate slightly left
Position top right corner
Open flower 4
Resize 25%
Copy - Close
Paste As New Layer
Add dropshadow
Arrange bottom left corner
Duplicate - Mirror
Merge down 1x
Add dropshadow
IL arrange layer to top
IL select Raster 8
Open Cupcake 2
Resize 30%
Arrange top left corner
Rotate slightly to the right
Add dropshadow
Add Copyright and lic#
Merge Visible
Add name desired
Save as .png