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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Steampunk Valentine
This tutorial was
written by me on February 6, 2024. The results are of my own imagination.
Any resemblance to another tutorial is purely coincidental.
Please DO NOT claim
this tutorial as your own.
This was written
assuming you have a working knowledge of PS.
Please keep in mind
that I write the tutorial as I am creating it.
Sometimes I may not
explain properly where to place things so please see my example if you are ever
in doubt :)
Supplies needed:
I am using Adobe
Photoshop 2024 but this tutorial should work with any version.
You can download the
7 day trial of PS here.
FTU Kit: I am
using a gorgeous kit called "Steampunk Valentine" created by Adrienne’s
Designs. You can download her beautiful kit here.
I am using Steampunk
Valentine Tubes 2(1) from AI Steampunk Valentine tubes pack 2.
FTU Masks: I am using Vivienne’s masks 6 and mask
92. I am using the PNG version for this
tutorial. You can download the masks
from her blog here.
Font of choice for
your name.
Plug in: None
Drop shadow of
choice.
Please read all the
Artist's/Designer's TOU.
To open an image, I
click on the element or paper in the file folder and drag it into PS.
To transfer an
element or paper in PS to my tag, I left click and drag it into my working
canvas.
The other way is to
left click and drag the element from the folder right onto your tag.
Either way you will
get the same results, but the resizing will be different :). I will be
using both methods for this tutorial.
For resizing and
rotating I use the CTRL + T command.
To mirror or Flip go
to Edit>Transform>Flip Horizontal (mirror) or Flip vertical (Flip).
Remember to save
often.
Let's get started.
Open a new 800x800
transparent image. We will resize later.
Go to layers, new
fill layer, solid color. When the pop-up window appears type in FFFFFF
and click ok.
Drag Vivian's Mask 6
into the tag. Resize 23.39% and move to the far right about midway down. Drag paper 6 into the tag. Re size 30.76% and move over the mask into a
place you like best. Once happy with placement, right click on the paper layer
and select Create a clipping mask. Merge
these to layers together. Duplicate and
move to the top left of the tag.
Drag Vivian's Mask 92
into the tag. Resize 30.91% and move to the middle of the two masks. Drag paper 6 into the tag. Re size 30.76% and move over the mask into a
place you like best. Once happy with placement, right click on the paper layer
and select Create a clipping mask. Merge
these to layers together. Duplicate and
resize H: only to 25.37% and move to the bottom of the tag. Duplicate, mirror and resize W: 68.12% H:
17.25% and move to the bottom center of the tag.
Drag element 47 into
the tag. Resize 10.73% and move to the top center of the tag.
Drag element 26 into
the tag. Resize 21.80% and move to the top left of the tag.
Drag element 24 into
the tag. Resize 21.31% and move to the lower right of element 26.
Drag element 45 into
the tag. Resize 10.63% and move to the upper right of element 24.
Drag element 29 into
the tag. Resize 13.29% and move to the lower left of element 24.
Drag element 23 into
the tag. Resize 14.52% and move to the lower right of the house on the left.
Drag frame 2 into the
tag. Re size 17.72% and move over element 23.
Drag paper one into
the tag. Move this layer under the frame layer. Resize 12.92% and move it into
a spot you like best inside the frame. Select the frame layer. Using your magic
wand, click the inside of the frame. Go
to, Select, Modify, Expand by 10. Select
the paper layer click on the mask icon in the bottom of the layer palette.
Select the top layer.
Drag element 21 into
the tag. Mirror and resize 14.71%. Move to the right of the frame.
Drag element 5 into
the tag. Resize 7.38% and move to the bottom right of element 21.
Drag element 61 into
the tag. Resize 10.33% and mirror. Move to the bottom right of element 5.
Drag element 16 into
the tag. Resize 6.35% and move to the bottom left of the element 16.
Drag element 89 into
the tag. Resize 5.46% and move to the bottom left of element 61 just right of
element 16.
Drag element 9 into
the tag. Resize 7.82% and move to the far left of the frame about midway.
Drag element 51 into
the tag. Resize 11.12% and move to the bottom of element 9.
Drag element 17 into
the tag. Resize 6.84% and move to the bottom left of element 51.
Drag element 4 into
the tag. Resize 6.10% and move to the bottom right of element 17.
Drag the tube into
the tag. Resize 14.49% and move to the right of the frame.
Drag element 57 into
the tag. Resize 8.46% and move to the bottom right of the tube.
Drag element 131 into
the tag. Resize 8.76% and move to the bottom left of the tube.
Drag element 86 into
the tag. Resize 5.41% in move to the bottom right of the TV.
Drag element 14 to
the tag. Resize 7.09% and move to the bottom left of the flowers.
Drag element 122 into
the tag. Resize 6.20% and move to the bottom left of the cake.
Drag element 63 into
the tag. Resize 6.79% and move to the bottom left of the TV.
Drag element 84 into
the tag. Resize 5.17% and move to the bottom of element 63.
Drag element 93 into
the tag. Resize 6.45% and move to the bottom left of the cake.
Drag element 79 into
the tag. Resize 6.84% and move to the bottom of the clock.
Drag element 83 into
the tag. Resize 4.77% and move to the bottom of the jars.
Drag element 115 into
the tag. Resize 7.58% and move to the bottom right of the rose in the glass.
Drag element 124 into
the tag. Resize 4.86% and move to the bottom right of the luggage.
Drag element 127 into
the tag. Resize 3.15% and move to the bottom right of the tray with glasses.
Drag element 107 into
the tag. Resize 6.50% and move to the bottom left of the coffee mug.
Add any other
elements you like and make any adjustments to the layers.
Crop away any extra
space.
Image, Image Size and
resize 650 on the longest side if needed.
Oh almost forgot we
need to drop shadow all of our elements. I do the drop shadow at the end
:)
Select the element on
the bottom of your tag in the layer pallet and double click it. I started
with element 47.
A layer style window
will pop up. Click on Drop shadow. and use the following settings.
Click on image to
enlarge it to view it better.
Now right click on the layer you just applied the drop shadow. Click copy layer style.
Now click on
the layer above and hold down the shift key, select the layer under the paper
layer of the frame. Right click and paste layer styles.
Select the frame layer, holding down the shift key, select the top layer. Right
click and paste layer styles.
Drop shadow
complete :)
Add your copyright
and name.
Make any adjustments
to the layers.
If you do not
want to animate. Hide the white background layer and export your tag as
png.
I hope you have
enjoyed my tutorial. I would love to see your results.
Monday, February 5, 2024
Wickedly Bootiful
This tutorial was written by me on August 29, 2020. The results are of my own imagination. Any resemblance to another tutorial is purely coincidental.
Please DO NOT claim this tutorial as your own.
This was written assuming you have a working knowledge of PS.
Please keep in mind that I write the tutorial as I am creating it.
Sometimes I may not explain properly where to place things so please see my example if you are ever in doubt :)
Supplies needed
I am using CS5 but this tutorial should work with any version.
You can download the 7 day trial of PS here.
PTU Tube: I am using a beautiful tube called "Witch 15" created by Verymany. Please do not use this tube without a proper license.
You can purchase this tube at Verymany's store here.
PTU Kit: I am using a gorgeous matching kit called "Wickedly Bootiful" created by Doodle by Design. You can purchase the kit here.
PTU Animation: I am using Rebel Dezigns animation 681 from package 226. You can purchase her fun animation at CDO here.
Mask: 29 by Vivienne's Paintbox. Thank you for your awesome masks. You can download it from her blog here. I am using the jpg versions for this tutorial. Open and minimize in PS. We need to mirror the mask. Go to Image>Image rotation, Flip canvas horizontal.
Font of choice for your name.
Plug in: None
Drop shadow of choice.
Please read all the Artist's/Designer's TOU.
Let's get started.
Remember to save your tag often in case PS crashes. I always save my tags as a psd image. It keeps all the layers and if you make tags for others you will always have the template.
To open an image, I click on the element or paper in the file folder and drag it into PS.
To transfer an element or paper in PS to my tag, I left click and drag it into my working canvas.
The other way is to left click and drag the element from the folder right onto your tag.
Either way you will get the same results :). I will be using the first method for this tutorial.
For resizing and rotating I use the Ctrl+T command.
To mirror or Flip go to Edit, Transform, Flip Horizontal (mirror) or Flip vertical (Flip).
When you resizing an image it can get a bit blurred. I always sharpen each resized image to bring back the crispness. Go to Filter, Sharpen, Sharpen.
File>new 750x800 px transparent image. We will resize later.
Add a new layer and flood fill with white.
Open paper of choice. I am using paper 5, select the move tool, click on the paper and drag it into your new canvas. Close the original.
Select Vivienne's mask, click on the mask with the move tool and drag it over the paper layer. This is not going to fit but that is ok. Hold down the ctrl key and hit T on your keyboard. You will see little boxes in the the corners of the mask. Click on the top corner box and drag it to the upper left corner. Repeat for the bottom right corner and drag to the bottom right. Once the mask fits the canvas click on the check mark in the upper right corner of the tool bar. You can close out Vivienne's mask now and do not save changes.
Next.
In the layer pallet, You should have three layers, the top layer being the mask layer. Click on layer three to select it (it should be highlighted in blue). Next, click on the channels tab next to the layers tab. You will see 4 layers, RGB, Red Green Blue. We only want to work with RGB layer. Holding down the ctrl key, click on the RGB thumb nail in the layer pallet. You will see marching ants around the mask. This is good.
Next click back on the Layers tab. Select layer two, the paper layer and go to Layer, Layer mask, Reveal selection. You will notice the mask thumb nail next to the paper layer. This is good :). Select layer 3 and delete it as we no longer need it.
Remember to sharpen each image you resize.
Drag element 192 into PS, select the paper layer in the layer pallet. Click on Element 192 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 90%. Move to the top of the mask.
You are probably going Wait a minute she forgot to drop shadow. We will get to that part after and how we can apply a drop shadow to multiple layers at once.
Drag element 97 into PS, click on element 97 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 65%. Move to the top of the mask.
Drag element 104 into PS, click on element 104 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 60%. Drag this layer under the house layer. Move to the top left of the house. Duplicate and move to the right of the house.
Drag element 88 into PS, click on element 88 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 60%. Move to the bottom left of the house.
Drag Frame 6 into PS, click on frame 6 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 60%. Move to the left of the house.
Drag paper of choice into PS. I am using paper 17. Select the tree layer and then click and drag the paper layer into the tag. Ctrl+T and resize 40%. Click on the frame thumb nail in the layer pallet, Select, inverse and using the eraser tool, erase the paper outside of the frame. Select none.
Drag element 110 into PS, click on element 173 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 40%. Move to the bottom center of the frame.
Drag element 173 into PS, click on element 173 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 40%. Move to the right of the frame.
Drag element 99 into PS, click on element 99 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 50%. Move to the left of the frame.
Drag element 65 into PS, click on element 65 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 40%. Move to the left of the party sign.
Drag element 19 into PS, click on element 19 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 70%. Move to the bottom right of the mask.
Drag element 195 into PS, click on element 195 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 65%. Move over the word BOO.
Drag element 18 into PS, click on element 18 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 25%. Move over the last O.
Drag element 28 into PS, click on element 28 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 40%. Move to the bottom left of the mask.
Drag element 51 into PS, click on element 51 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 25%. Move to the bottom right of the word art.
Drag element 12 into PS, click on element 12 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 25%. Move to the bottom of the word art between the two Os.
Drag element 127 into PS, click on element 127 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 80%. Move to the bottom of the word art.
Drag element 55 into PS, click on element 55 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 40%. Move to the bottom left of the word art.
Drag element 136 into PS, click on element 127 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 20%. Move to the bottom left of the mask.
Drag element 119 into PS, click on element 119 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 20%. Move to the bottom right of the BOO.
Drag element 61 into PS, click on element 61 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 40%. Move to the bottom of the word art between the B and O.
Drag element 85 into PS, click on element 85 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Move to the bottom of the word art.
Drag element 161 into PS, click on element 161 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 40%. Move to the bottom of the BOO between the B and O. Duplicate and move to the left in front of the pumpkin.
Drag element 56 into PS, click on element 56 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 30%. Move to the bottom of the BOO between the B and O.
Select the main tube. click and drag it over to your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 35%. Move the tube to the bottom left corner of the mask.
Drag element 22 into PS, click on element 22 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 35%. Move to the bottom right of the tube by her ankle and knee.
Drag element 20 into PS, click on element 20 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 30%. Move to the bottom left of the flowers.
Drag element 33 into PS, click on element 33 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 20%. Move to the bottom left of the flowers. See mine for placement.
Drag element 34 into PS, click on element 34 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 20%. Move to the bottom left of the flowers.
Drag element 57 into PS, click on element 57 with the move tool and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T, make sure the link is click, and resize 15%. Move to the bottom of the bottles.
Add any other elements you like and make any adjustments to the layers.
Crop away any extra space.
Image, Image Size and resize 650 on the longest side. See my settings below.
Oh almost forgot we need to drop shadow all of our elements.
Select the element on the bottom of your tag in the layer pallet and double click it.
A layer style window will pop up. Click on Drop shadow. and use the following settings.
Now right click on the layer you just applied the drop shadow. Click copy layer style.
Now click on the layer above and hold down the shift key, click on the tree layer. Right click and paste layer style.
Click on the frame layer and hold down the shift key and click on the top layer. Right click and paste layer style. Drop shadow is complete :).
Add your copyright and name.
If you do not want to animate. Hide the white background layer Save your tag and export as png.
Might want to grab a coffee :)
Open Rebel Dezigns psd file in ps. You will notice that there is 25 layers in this animation and it does not have the group layer. That is ok as we are going to learn how to do this so it matches the animation layers of the tube.
We need to group all the odd layers. Starting from layer 25, hold down your control key and select each odd layer so the next one will be 23 then 21 etc. Once all the odd layers are selected (the layers will be highlighted in blue) we need to group them. All odd layers selected?
Next we need to group these layers. Go to Layers, Group layers. You will see group 1 folder at the top. Make sure Group 1 is selected.
Select the layer you would like the animation to be placed. I selected the trick or treat fence above the frame.
Back to the animation. Click on Group 1 and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T and resize 40%. Move to a spot you like best. I moved it to the top of the frame.
Close the original animation and don't save changes.
Click on the little white arrow beside Group 1 to expand it. Click on the eyeball of each layer to hide it but leave frame layer 1 visible. Click on the arrow beside group one to hide it as we do not want to accidentally make any changes.
Next make sure your animation viewer is open on the bottom of PS. I you do not see a row that has Animation (Frames) on the bottom, go to Windows, Animation.
Next is animating.
Click on the little icon at the right end of the animation screen then select make frames from layers.
When the pop up shows select Make Frames from Layers
You are going to see a big mess in the animation window but we are going to fix this.
Click on the first frame and click on the trash can in the animation window. Repeat this until you reach the first frame of the animation.
Now you should be at the first frame of the animation. Click on frame 14 and hit the trash can. Repeat for all the remaining frames. You should be left with 13 frames in the animation window. This is the amount of frames for our animation.
This next step is very important. Any changes you do from here you must be on frame 1 in the animation window. It will be highlighted in blue.
Go to the bottom of your tag in the layers pallet. Make sure you have animation frame 1 selected.
Click on the eyeball beside each layer to make it visible. For the white base layer you may have to click on it a couple of times to make it visible in all the animation frames. It's a Photoshop thing. Do not touch the group layer.
This is what the animation window should look like once all the frames are visible.
Next, I want to slow down the animation. With the first frame selected, hold down the shift key and click on frame 13. This will select all the frames.
Next, click on the little black arrow beside the 0 sec as we want to change the speed. A pop up window will appear.
I selected 0.1 Sec. Now click on the play button to view the animation. Click on it again to stop it.
Click frame 1 again so we don't accidentally make any changes.
Now to save our tag as a gif.
Go to File, save for web device.
A new pop up window will appear. Change the settings to my screen shot below. Click on the image to enlarge it if needed. Click save.
I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial. I would love to see your results.
Smiling Hedgehog
This tutorial was written by me on August 30, 2020. The results are of my own imagination. Any resemblance to another tutorial is purely coincidental.
Please DO NOT claim this tutorial as your own.
This was written assuming you have a working knowledge of PS.
Please keep in mind that I write the tutorial as I am creating it.
Sometimes I may not explain properly where to place things so please see my example if you are ever in doubt :)
Supplies needed
I am using CS5 but this tutorial should work with any version.
You can download the 7 day trial of PS here.
PTU Kit: I am using a gorgeous kit called "Smiling Hedgehog" created by Hania's Design. You can purchase the kit at Elegance Fly here.
PTU Tube: I am using Sheokate's beautiful tube "Smiling Hedgehog". Please do not use this tube without a proper license. I am using the extended license tube for this tutorial. You can purchase this beautiful tube at Elegance Fly here.
PTU Animation: I am using Kiya Design's animation from pack 7. You can purchase her awesome animation on her site here.
Mask: Autumnmask07 by Fecnikek. Thank you for your awesome masks. You can download it from her blog here. I am using the png versions for this tutorial. Open and minimize in PS.
Font of choice for your name.
Plug in: None
Drop shadow of choice.
Please read all the Artist's/Designer's TOU.
Let's get started.
Remember to save your tag often in case PS crashes. I always save my tags as a psd image. It keeps all the layers and if you make tags for others you will always have the template.
To open an image, I click on the element or paper in the file folder and drag it into PS.
To transfer an element or paper in PS to my tag, I left click and drag it into my working canvas.
The other way is to left click and drag the element from the folder right onto your tag.
Either way you will get the same results :). I will be using the both method for this tutorial.
For resizing and rotating I use the Ctrl+T command.
To mirror or Flip go to Edit, Transform, Flip Horizontal (mirror) or Flip vertical (Flip).
File>new 750x800 px transparent image. We will resize later.
Let's get started.
Remember to save your tag often in case PS crashes. I always save my tags as a psd file. It keeps all the layers and if you make tags for others you will always have the template.
Open a new 750x800 transparent image. We will resize later.
Go to layers, New fill layer, solid color. When the pop up window appears type in FFFFFF and click ok.
Select autumnmask07 mask and drag it into the tag. Your free transformation box will appear. Click the link icon between the W and H and type 23%. I also pulled down the boxes at the top and bottom of the mask. Click ok.
Drag paper 2 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 28%. Click the check mark.
Standing on the paper layer in the layers pallet, right click and select create a clipping mask.
Drag element 52 into your tag. Resize 28% and select the bottom of the element and pull it down to make it longer. Click on the check mark. Move to the bottom of the mask.
Drag element 100 into your tag. Resize 30% and click on the check mark. Move to the top left of the mask.
Drag element 73 into your tag. Resize 20% and click on the check mark. Move to the top right of the mask by the mushroom.
Drag element 40 into your tag. Resize 30% and click on the check mark. Move to the top right of the leaves by the mushroom.
Drag element 11 into your tag. Resize 30% and click on the check mark. Move to the bottom right of the leaves.
Drag element 34 into your tag. Resize 25% and click on the check mark. Move to the top left of the mask.
Drag element 82 into your tag. Resize 10% and click on the check mark. Move to the bottom right of the pumpkin.
Drag element 56 into your tag. Resize 40% and click on the check mark. Move to the top left of the mask.
Drag element 64 into your tag. Resize 30% and click on the check mark. Move to the bottom left of the top of the ground spray.
Drag element 90 into your tag. Resize 20% and click on the check mark. Move to the top left over the branch.
Drag element 1 into your tag. Resize 30% and click on the check mark. Move to the bottom right of the mask.
Drag element 26 into your tag. Resize 30% and click on the check mark. Edit, Transform, Flip horizontal. Move to the bottom right of the ground spray.
Drag element 57 into your tag. Resize 12% and click on the check mark. Move to the top of the tree house.
Drag element 5 into your tag. Resize 20% and click on the check mark. Move to the bottom of the tree house.
Drag element 5 into your tag. Resize 30% and click on the check mark. Move to the bottom of the basket.
Drag element 27 into your tag. Resize 15% and click on the check mark. Move to the bottom right of the basket.
Drag element 29 into your tag. Resize 15% and click on the check mark. Move to the bottom left of the grass.
Drag your tube into PS. Select the layers you which to use. Holding down the Ctrl key, click on each visible layer. Once all the layers are highlighted, go to Layers, Group layers. Select the group 1 layer and drag this into your tag. Ctrl+T and resize by 18% Move to the bottom left of the mask. Right click on the group layer and click Convert to Smart object. Close the original tube and do not save changes.
Drag element 19 into your tag. Resize 20% and click on the check mark. Move to the bottom of the tube by her hip.
Drag element 17 into your tag. Resize 13% and click on the check mark. Move to the bottom left of the sleeping pup.
Drag element 47 into your tag. Resize 10% and click on the check mark. Move to the bottom left of the tube above the bottom leaf.
Drag element 23 into your tag. Resize 15% and click on the check mark. Move to the bottom left of the tube on the bottom leaf.
Drag element 25 into your tag. Resize 12% and click on the check mark. Move to the bottom of the lantern.
Drag element 08 into your tag. Resize 15% and click on the check mark. Move to the bottom in front of the lantern.
Add any other elements you like and make any adjustments to the layers.
Crop away any extra space.
Image, Image Size and resize 650 on the longest side. See my settings below.
Oh almost forgot we need to drop shadow all of our elements.
Select the element on the bottom of your tag in the layer pallet and double click it.
A layer style window will pop up. Click on Drop shadow. and use the following settings.
Now right click on the layer you just applied the drop shadow. Click copy layer style.
Now click on the layer above and hold down the shift key, click on the top layer. Right click and paste layer style. Drop shadow complete :)
Add your copyright and name.
If you do not want to animate. Hide the white background layer Save your tag and export as png.
Might want to grab a coffee :)
Open Kiya Designs psd file in ps. You will notice that there is 31 layers in this animation and it does not have the group layer. That is ok as we are going to learn how to do this so it matches the animation layers of the tube.
We need to group all the odd layers. Starting from layer 31, hold down your control key and select each odd layer so the next one will be 29 then 27 etc. Once all the odd layers are selected (the layers will be highlighted in blue) we need to group them. All odd layers selected?
Next we need to group these layers. Go to Layers, Group layers. You will see group 1 folder at the top. Make sure Group 1 is selected.
Select the layer you would like the animation to be placed. I selected the lantern layer.
Back to the animation. Click on Group 1 and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T and resize 70%. Move to a spot you like best. I moved it over the lantern.
Close the original animation and don't save changes.
Click on the little white arrow beside Group 1 to expand it. Click on the eyeball of each layer to hide it but leave frame layer 1 visible. Click on the arrow beside group one to hide it as we do not want to accidentally make any changes.
Next make sure your animation viewer is open on the bottom of PS. I you do not see a row that has Animation (Frames) on the bottom, go to Windows, Animation.
Next is animating.
Click on the little icon at the right end of the animation screen then select make frames from layers.
When the pop up shows select Make Frames from Layers
You are going to see a big mess in the animation window but we are going to fix this.
Click on the first frame and click on the trash can in the animation window. Repeat this until you reach the first frame of the animation.
Now you should be at the first frame of the animation. Click on frame 17 and hit the trash can. Repeat for all the remaining frames. You should be left with 16 frames in the animation window. This is the amount of frames for our animation.
This next step is very important. Any changes you do from here you must be on frame 1 in the animation window. It will be highlighted in blue.
Go to the bottom of your tag in the layers pallet. Make sure you have animation frame 1 selected.
Click on the eyeball beside each layer to make it visible. For the white base layer you may have to click on it a couple of times to make it visible in all the animation frames. It's a Photoshop thing. Do not touch the group layer.
This is what the animation window should look like once all the frames are visible.
Next, I want to slow down the animation. With the first frame selected, hold down the shift key and click on frame 16. This will select all the frames.
Next, click on the little black arrow beside the 0 sec as we want to change the speed. A pop up window will appear.
I selected 0.2 Sec. Now click on the play button to view the animation. Click on it again to stop it.
Click frame 1 again so we don't accidentally make any changes.
Now to save our tag as a gif.
Go to File, save for web device.
A new pop up window will appear. Change the settings to my screen shot below. Click on the image to enlarge it if needed. Click save.
I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial. I would love to see your results.
Whimsical Circus
This tutorial was written by me on September 3, 2020. The results are of my own imagination. Any resemblance to another tutorial is purely coincidental.
Please DO NOT claim this tutorial as your own.
This was written assuming you have a working knowledge of PS.
Please keep in mind that I write the tutorial as I am creating it.
Sometimes I may not explain properly where to place things so please see my example if you are ever in doubt :)
Supplies needed
I am using CS5 but this tutorial should work with any version.
You can download the 7 day trial of PS here.
PTU Tube: I am using Barbara Jensen's beautiful new tube "Bewitched" from pack 118. Please do not use this tube without a proper license. I am using the layered tube for this tutorial. You can purchase this beautiful tube at Barbara's store here.
PTU Kit: I am using a gorgeous kit called "Whimsical Circus" created by Pink Paradox Productions. This kit is exclusive to Barbara Jensen's store and can be purchased here.
PTU Animation: I am using Kiya Designs awesome bonus animation which you can get for free when you purchase $6.00 or more of animations at Barbara Jensen's store here.
Mask: Mask 87 by Vivienne's paintbox. Thank you for your awesome masks. You can download it from her blog here. I am using the png versions for this tutorial.
Font of choice for your name.
Plug in: None
Drop shadow of choice.
Please read all the Artist's/Designer's TOU.
Let's get started.
Remember to save your tag often in case PS crashes. I always save my tags as a psd image. It keeps all the layers and if you make tags for others you will always have the template.
To open an image, I click on the element or paper in the file folder and drag it into PS.
To transfer an element or paper in PS to my tag, I left click and drag it into my working canvas.
The other way is to left click and drag the element from the folder right onto your tag.
Either way you will get the same results :). I will be using the both method for this tutorial.
For resizing and rotating I use the Ctrl+T command.
To mirror or Flip go to Edit, Transform, Flip Horizontal (mirror) or Flip vertical (Flip).
Let's get started.
Remember to save your tag often in case PS crashes. I always save my tags as a psd image. It keeps all the layers and if you make tags for others you will always have the template.
Open a new 750x800 transparent image. We will resize later.
Go to layers, New fill layer, solid color. When the pop up window appears type in FFFFFF and click ok.
Select Vivienne's mask 87 from your folder and drag it into the tag. Your free transformation box will appear. Click the link icon between the W and H and type 42%. Click ok.
Drag paper 34 into your tag. Pull the top corner up to the left and pull the bottom corner down to the right until the paper fills your tag. Click the check mark.
Standing on the paper layer in the layers pallet, right click and select create a clipping mask.
Drag frame 18 into the tag and click on the check mark. I left it where it was.
Drag element 175 into the tag and click on the check mark. Move to the top of the mask.
Drag element 122 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 30%. Click the check mark. Move to the top so the flags are over the wordart.
Drag element 10 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 50%. Click the check mark. Move to the top center of the tent and change the blend mode to hard light.
Drag element 114 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 40%. Click the check mark. Move to the right over the rings.
Drag element 19 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 40%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom of the tent.
Drag element 105 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 80%. Click the check mark. Move to the left of the tent.
Drag element 110 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 50%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom left of the ticket.
Drag element 7 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 60%. Click the check mark. Move to the top of the stand.
Drag element 187 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 50%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom left of the stand with the wolf.
Drag element 44 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 70%. Click the check mark. Move to the right over the top ring.
Drag element 15 into the tag and click on the check mark. Move to the right of the mask.
Drag element 141 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 70%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom right of the stand.
Drag element 59 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 50%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom right of the stand.
Drag element 68 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 50%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom left of the clock.
Drag element 138 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 40%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom left of the dice.
Drag element 158 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 40%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom bottom right in front of the bunny.
Select the layers you would like to use on your tube by clicking on the eyeball to make the layers visible. Click on the eyeball of a visible layer to hide it. Holding down the Ctrl key, Select each visible layer. Once all layers are selected hit Ctrl+G on your keyboard to group the layer. Select your move tool and select group 1. Drag this into your tag. You can close the original and do not save the changes. Standing on group 1 in the layer pallet, right click and convert to smart object. Your group layers are now one single layer. Hit Ctrl+T on the keyboard and click on the link between the H & W. Resize 75% and move to the bottom right of the mask. See mine for placement.
Drag element 45 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 40%. Click the check mark. Move to the left of the the blue flower.
Drag element 24 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 40%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom center of the tube.
Drag element 41 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 10%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom left of the popcorn container.
Drag element 31 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 30%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom of the bottles.
Drag element 121 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 15%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom right of the tube.
Drag element 54 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 35%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom center left of the carousal.
Drag element 42 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 10%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom right of the carousal.
Drag element 22 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 30%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom right of the carousal.
Drag element 40 into the tag. Click on the link between the H & W and resize 40%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom center of the carousal.
Add any other elements you like and make any adjustments to the layers.
Crop away any extra space.
Image, Image Size and resize 650 on the longest side. See my settings below.
Oh almost forgot we need to drop shadow all of our elements.
Select the element on the bottom of your tag in the layer pallet and double click it.
A layer style window will pop up. Click on Drop shadow. and use the following settings.
Now right click on the layer you just applied the drop shadow. Click copy layer style.
Now click on the layer above and hold down the shift key, click on the top layer. Right click and paste layer style. Drop shadow complete :)
Add your copyright and name.
If you do not want to animate. Hide the white background layer Save your tag and export as png.
Might want to grab a coffee :)
Open Kiya Designs psd file in ps. You will notice that there is 20 layers in this animation and it does not have the group layer. That is ok as we are going to learn how to do this.
We need to group all the layers. Starting from layer 20, hold down your control key and select each layer so the next one will be 19 then 18 etc. Once all the layers are selected (the layers will be highlighted in blue) we need to group them.
Next we need to group these layers. Go to Layers, Group layers or Ctrl+G on the keyboard. You will see group 1 folder at the top. Make sure Group 1 is selected.
Select the layer you would like the animation to be placed. I selected the layer right under the tube.
Back to the animation. Click on Group 1 and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T and resize 40%. Move to a spot you like best. I moved it just behind the tube's head.
Close the original animation and don't save changes.
Click on the little white arrow beside Group 1 to expand it. Click on the eyeball of each layer to hide it but leave frame layer 1 visible. Click on the arrow beside group one to hide it as we do not want to accidentally make any changes.
Next make sure your animation viewer is open on the bottom of PS. I you do not see a row that has Animation (Frames) on the bottom, go to Windows, Animation.
Next is animating.
Click on the little icon at the right end of the animation screen then select make frames from layers.
When the pop up shows select Make Frames from Layers
You are going to see a big mess in the animation window but we are going to fix this.
Click on the first frame and click on the trash can in the animation window. Repeat this until you reach the first frame of the animation.
Now you should be at the first frame of the animation. Click on frame 21 and hit the trash can. Repeat for all the remaining frames. You should be left with 20 frames in the animation window. This is the amount of frames for our animation.
This next step is very important. Any changes you do from here you must be on frame 1 in the animation window. It will be highlighted in blue.
Go to the bottom of your tag in the layers pallet. Make sure you have animation frame 1 selected.
Click on the eyeball beside each layer to make it visible. For the white base layer you may have to click on it a couple of times to make it visible in all the animation frames. It's a Photoshop thing. Do not touch the group layer.
Next, I want to slow down the animation. With the first frame selected, hold down the shift key and click on frame 16. This will select all the frames.
Next, click on the little black arrow beside the 0 sec as we want to change the speed. A pop up window will appear.
I selected 0.1 Sec. Now click on the play button to view the animation. Click on it again to stop it.
Click frame 1 again so we don't accidentally make any changes.
Now to save our tag as a gif.
Go to File, save for web device.
A new pop up window will appear. Change the settings to my screen shot below. Click on the image to enlarge it if needed. Click save. My screen shot will look different but the settings are the same for animating.
I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial. I would love to see your results.
Halloween Party
This tutorial was written by me on September 5, 2020. The results are of my own imagination. Any resemblance to another tutorial is purely coincidental.
Please DO NOT claim this tutorial as your own.
This was written assuming you have a working knowledge of PS.
Please keep in mind that I write the tutorial as I am creating it.
Sometimes I may not explain properly where to place things so please see my example if you are ever in doubt :)
Supplies needed
I am using CS5 but this tutorial should work with any version.
You can download the 7 day trial of PS here.
PTU Tube: I am using Barbara Jensen's beautiful new tube "Gone Batty" from pack 118. Please do not use this tube without a proper license. I am using the layered tube for this tutorial. You can purchase this beautiful tube at Barbara's store here.
PTU Kit: I am using a gorgeous kit called "Halloween Party" created by Pink Paradox Productions. This kit is exclusive to Barbara Jensen's store and can be purchased here.
PTU Animation: I am using Kiya Designs awesome bonus animation which you can get for free when you purchase $6.00 or more of animations at Barbara Jensen's store here.
Mask: Halloween Mask 2 by Fecnikek. Thank you for your awesome masks. You can download it from her blog here. I am using the png versions for this tutorial.
Font of choice for your name.
Plug in: None
Drop shadow of choice.
Please read all the Artist's/Designer's TOU.
Let's get started.
Remember to save your tag often in case PS crashes. I always save my tags as a psd image. It keeps all the layers and if you make tags for others you will always have the template.
To open an image, I click on the element or paper in the file folder and drag it into PS.
To transfer an element or paper in PS to my tag, I left click and drag it into my working canvas.
The other way is to left click and drag the element from the folder right onto your tag.
Either way you will get the same results :). I will be using the both method for this tutorial.
For resizing and rotating I use the Ctrl+T command.
To mirror or Flip go to Edit, Transform, Flip Horizontal (mirror) or Flip vertical (Flip).
Let's get started.
Remember to save your tag often in case PS crashes. I always save my tags as a psd image. It keeps all the layers and if you make tags for others you will always have the template.
Open a new 750x800 transparent image. We will resize later.
Go to layers, New fill layer, solid color. When the pop up window appears type in FFFFFF and click ok.
Select Halloween mask 2 and drag it into the tag. Your free transformation box will appear. Click the link icon between the W and H and type 19%. Click ok.
Drag paper 28 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 35%. Click the check mark.
Standing on the paper layer in the layers pallet, right click and select create a clipping mask.
Drag element 176 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 70%. Click the check mark. Move to the top left of the mask so the glow is over the moon.
Drag element 69 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 50%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom right of the mask.
Drag element 188 into your tag. Move to the bottom left of the mask.
Drag element 170 into your tag. Move to the bottom left of the tree. Duplicate and move to the bottom right of the clock.
Drag Frame 2 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 70%. Click the check mark. Move to the top left of the mask.
Drag paper of choice into your tag, I am using paper 29, and resize 15%. Drag this under the frame layer. Select the frame layer. Using your magic wand, click inside the frame. Selections, modify, expand by 5. Select the paper layer. Layers, Layer mask, reveal selection.
Select the frame layer.
Drag element 173 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 70%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom left of the frame.
Drag element 98 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 50%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom center of the frame.
Drag element 75 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 50%. Click the check mark. Move to the left of the frame.
Drag element 123 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 50%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom left of the frame.
Drag element 165 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 60%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom left of the frame.
Drag element 167 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 60%. Click the check mark. Move to the right side of the frame.
Drag element 77 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 40%. Click the check mark. Move to the right side below the clock.
Drag element 45 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 50%. Click the check mark. Edit, transform, flip horizontal. Move to the bottom center of the frame.
Drag element 32 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 40%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom of the pumpkin.
Drag element 23 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 70%. Click the check mark. Move to the top of the mask just under the moon.
Select the layers you would like to use on your tube by clicking on the eyeball to make the layers visible. Click on the eyeball of a visible layer to hide it. Holding down the Ctrl key, Select each visible layer. Once all layers are selected hit Ctrl+G on your keyboard to group the layer. Select your move tool and select group 1. Drag this into your tag. You can close the original and do not save the changes. Standing on group 1 in the layer pallet, right click and convert to smart object. Your group layers are now one single layer. Hit Ctrl+T on the keyboard and click on the link between the H & W. Resize 70% and move to the bottom right of the mask. See mine for placement.
Drag element 46 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 40%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom center of the tube.
Drag element 2 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 60%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom right of the tube.
Drag element 34 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 40%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom left of the tube.
Drag element 67 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 40%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom left of the canister.
Drag element 104 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 40%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom right of the tube.
Drag element 26 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 40%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom right of the canister.
Drag element 13 into your tag. Click the link icon between the W and H and resize 40%. Click the check mark. Move to the bottom of the bottles.
Add any other elements you like and make any adjustments to the layers.
Crop away any extra space.
Image, Image Size and resize 650 on the longest side. See my settings below.
Oh almost forgot we need to drop shadow all of our elements.
Select the element on the bottom of your tag in the layer pallet and double click it.
A layer style window will pop up. Click on Drop shadow. and use the following settings.
Now right click on the layer you just applied the drop shadow. Click copy layer style.
Now click on the layer above and hold down the shift key, click on the top layer. Right click and paste layer style. Drop shadow complete :)
Add your copyright and name.
If you do not want to animate. Hide the white background layer Save your tag and export as png.
Might want to grab a coffee :)
Open Kiya Designs psd file in PS. You will notice that there is 20 layers in this animation and it does not have the group layer. That is ok as we are going to learn how to do this so it matches the animation layers of the tube.
We need to group all the layers. Starting from layer 21, hold down your control key and select each layer so the next one will be 20 then 19 etc. Once all the layers are selected (the layers will be highlighted in blue) we need to group them.
Next we need to group these layers. Go to Layers, Group layers or Ctrl+G on the keyboard. You will see group 1 folder at the top. Make sure Group 1 is selected.
Select the layer you would like the animation to be placed. I selected the frame layer.
Back to the animation. Click on Group 1 and drag it into your tag. Ctrl+T and resize 40%. Move to a spot you like best. I moved it to the top of the frame and to the left.
Close the original animation and don't save changes.
Click on the little white arrow beside Group 1 to expand it. Click on the eyeball of each layer to hide it but leave frame layer 1 visible. Click on the arrow beside group one to hide it as we do not want to accidentally make any changes.
Next make sure your animation viewer is open on the bottom of PS. I you do not see a row that has Animation (Frames) on the bottom, go to Windows, Animation.
Next is animating.
Click on the little icon at the right end of the animation screen then select make frames from layers.
When the pop up shows select Make Frames from Layers
You are going to see a big mess in the animation window but we are going to fix this.
Click on the first frame and click on the trash can in the animation window. Repeat this until you reach the first frame of the animation.
Now you should be at the first frame of the animation. Click on frame 22 and hit the trash can. Repeat for all the remaining frames. You should be left with 21 frames in the animation window. This is the amount of frames for our animation.
This next step is very important. Any changes you do from here you must be on frame 1 in the animation window. It will be highlighted in blue.
Go to the bottom of your tag in the layers pallet. Make sure you have animation frame 1 selected.
Click on the eyeball beside each layer to make it visible. For the white base layer you may have to click on it a couple of times to make it visible in all the animation frames. It's a Photoshop thing. Do not touch the group layer.
Next, I want to slow down the animation. With the first frame selected in the animation window, hold down the shift key and click on frame 21. This will select all the frames.
Next, click on the little black arrow beside the 0 sec as we want to change the speed. A pop up window will appear.
I selected 0.1 Sec. Now click on the play button to view the animation. Click on it again to stop it.
Click frame 1 again so we don't accidentally make any changes.
Now to save our tag as a gif.
Go to File, save for web device.
A new pop up window will appear. Change the settings to my screen shot below. Click on the image to enlarge it if needed. Click save. My screen shot will look different but the settings are the same for animating.
I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial. I would love to see your results.
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