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Friday, May 31, 2024

Behind the mask

May 31, 2024 | By Gail's Dezigns | Edit Post

This tutorial was written by me on May 30, 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 PSP.

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 PSP 2018 but this tutorial should work with any version.

PTU Tube: I am using a gorgeous multi layered tube called “Inessa” by Lady Sky. You can purchase her beautiful tubes at VM Artists here.

PTU Kit: I am using a gorgeous matching kit called "Behind the Mask" created by Curious Creative Dreams. You can purchase the kit here.

Mask: Mask_Vivienne_0092 by Vivienne. 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. I am using Vertical 0, Horizontal 3, Opacity 85, Blur 10, color black.

An image can get blurred when you resize an element or tube in PSP. I use unsharpen mask for each item. Vivienne has wonderful tips and tricks on how to do this here.

Please read all the Artist's/Designer's TOU.

Let’s get started.

Open a new 800x800 transparent image. We will resize later. Flood fill with white.

Remember to sharpen and drop shadow each image as you create the tag.

Copy and paste Vivienne’s mask in PSP. Resize 80%. Select all, float, defloat and add a new raster layer. Copy paper of choice. I am using paper 15. Standing on the new raster layer, paste into selections. Select none and delete the original mask layer. Move the mask to the top center of the tag. Duplicate the mask. Mirror and resize 80%. Drag this layer under the first mask layer and move to the bottom of the tag.

Frame 1 – Resize 40% and move to the upper right of the large mask. Using the magic wand, click in the center of the frame. Selections, modify, expand by 5. Add a new raster layer and drag this under the frame layer. Copy paper of choice. I am using paper 16. Select the new raster layer and paste into selections. Deselect and drop shadow the frame.

Element 24 – Resize 20% and move to the top left of the frame. Drop shadow.

Element 23 – Resize 30% and move to the lower right of element 24. Drop shadow.

Element 13 – Resize 20% and move to the bottom right of the house. Drop shadow.

Element 79 – Resize 15% and move to the lower left of the house. Drop shadow.

Element 57 – Resize 55% and move to the bottom left of the mask. Drop shadow.

Element 32 – Resize 10% and move to the lower left of the chair. Drop shadow.

Element 6 – Resize 10% and move to the lower left of the chair. Drop shadow.

Element 33 – Resize 10% and move to the lower right of the leaves. Drop shadow.

Element 3 – Resize 10% and move to the lower right of the candle. Drop shadow.

Element 72 – Resize 20% and move to the lower right of the chair. Drop shadow.

Element 62 – Resize 15% and move to the lower left of the smaller mask. Drop shadow.

Element 55 – Resize 10% and move to the lower right of the doll. Drop shadow.

Element 88 – Resize 6% and move to the lower left of the bowl. Drop shadow.

Element 15 – Resize 5% and move to the lower right of the bowl. Drop shadow.

Element 56 – Resize 6%, mirror and move to the lower right of the flower. Drop shadow.

Tube: Resize 10% and drop shadow. Move to the lower center of the tag.

Element 54 – Resize 12% and move to the bottom of the tube. Drop shadow.

Element 41 – Resize 7% and move to the lower left of the tube by the girl doll. Drop shadow.

Element 65 – Resize 10% and move to the lower left of the tube. Drop shadow.

Element 29 – Resize 8% and move to the lower right of the bowl. Drop shadow.

Element 84 – Resize 5% and move to the bottom of the mask. Drop shadow.

Element 40 – Resize 7% and move to the bottom of the bird. Drop shadow.

Element 10 – Resize 10% and move to the lower left of the mask. Drop shadow.

Crop and resize your tag. I resize mine to 650px on the width (if needed) as that is what fits my blog best.

Add your name and copyright.

Hide the white background and save as png.

I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial. I would love to see your results.

Labels:Curious Creative Dreams,Dark/Gothic/Halloween,Lady Sky,PSP Tutorial,PTU Kit,PTU tube,VM Artists

Monday, May 27, 2024

Floral Fantasy

May 27, 2024 | By Gail's Dezigns | Edit Post

This tutorial was written by me on May 27, 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 PSP.

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 PSP 2018 but this tutorial should work with any version.

PTU Kit: I am using a gorgeous matching kit called "Floral Fairy" created by Tiny Turtle Designs. You can purchase the kit here.

PTU Tube: I am using a beautiful tube called "Floral Fairy" created by Verymany. Please do not use this tube without a proper license. You can purchase this tube here.

Mask: No outside masks used.

Font of choice for your name.

Plug in: None

Drop shadow of choice. I am using Vertical 0, Horizontal 3, Opacity 55 Blur 10 color black.

I use Vivienne’s drop shadows quite a bit as I really like the looks of her shadows. Thank you for letting me use your settings for my tutorials. I’ve lowered the horizontal to 3.

Please read all the Artist's/Designer's TOU.

An image can get blurred when you resize an element or tube in PSP. I use unsharpen mask for each item. Vivienne has wonderful tips and tricks on how to do this here.

Please read all the Artist's/Designer's TOU.

Let’s get started.

Open a new 800x800 transparent image. We will resize later. Flood fill with white.

Copy and paste floral fairy 2 into your tag. Resize 80% and move to the top centre.

Copy and paste floral fairy 53 into your tag. Resize 65% and move to the top right of the mask. Open floral fairy 3 into PSP and copy. Select the frame layer, using your magic wand select inside the frame. Go to selections> modify> expand by 5. Add a new raster layer and drag this layer under the frame layer. Standing on the new raster layer, go to edit and paste into selection. Select none. Drop shadow the frame.

Copy and paste floral fairy 175 into your tag. Resize 70% and move to the right of the frame.

Copy and paste floral fairy 171 into your tag. Resize 40% and move to the right of the frame. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 41 into your tag. Resize 70% and move to the lower left of the frame. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 29 into your tag. Resize 20% and move to the top of the frame just right of the castle. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 174 into your tag. Resize 30% and move to the bottom of the castle. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 129 into your tag. Resize 50% and move over the upper part of the castle. See mine for placement.

Copy and paste floral fairy 112 into your tag. Resize 70% and drag this layer under the castle layer. Move to the bottom left of the castle so it shows under the castle. Drop shadow.

Select the castle layer.

Copy and paste floral fairy 115 into your tag. Resize 30% and move to the bottom left of the castle. Drop shadow. Select floral fairy 112 layer and duplicate it. Drag the duplicate down so it shows under the unicorn.

Copy and paste floral fairy 47 into your tag. Resize 80% and move to the bottom right of the frame. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 75 into your tag. Resize 10% and move to the top of element 47. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 82 into your tag. Resize 30% and move to the bottom of element 47. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 140 into your tag. Resize 12% and move to the bottom left of the tube. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 17 into your tag. Resize 20%, mirror and move to the bottom right over the rock. Drop shadow.

Open the tube in PSP. I am including the wings which are on a separate layer.

Go to Edit> copy special> copy merge. Back to your tag. Edit paste as a new layer. Resize the tube by 30% and drop shadow. Move towards the bottom of your tag. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 178 into your tag. Resize 25% and move to the bottom left of the tube. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 92 into your tag. Resize 20% and move to the bottom left of the tube. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 182 into your tag. Resize 10% and move to the bottom of element 92. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 18 into your tag. Resize 20% and move to the bottom left of element 182. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 21 into your tag. Resize 15%, mirror and move to the bottom of the tube over the rock. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 32 into your tag. Resize 10% and move to the left of the teapot by the tubes foot. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 5 into your tag. Resize 5% and move to the bottom right of the element 21. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 31 into your tag. Resize 10% and move to the bottom left of the element 21. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 85 into your tag. Resize 10% and move to the bottom left of element 21. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 26 into your tag. Resize 10% and move to the bottom left by the flowers. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 27 into your tag. Resize 10% and move to the bottom left so it is sitting on the bottom rock by the flowers. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 55 into your tag. Resize 5% and move to the top right of the by the tube’s head. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 87 into your tag. Resize 5% and move to the bottom by the snail. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste floral fairy 108 into your tag. Resize 8% and move to the bottom on top of the rock. Drop shadow.

Add any other elements you would like and made any adjustments.

Crop and resize your tag. I resize mine to 650px on the width as that is what fits my blog best.

Add your name and copyright.

Hide the white background and save as png.

I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial. I would love to see your results.

Labels:Fantasy,PSP Tutorial,PTU Kit,PTU tube,PTU Tutorials,Tiny Turtle Designs,Verymany

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Fruit Fantasy

May 26, 2024 | By Gail's Dezigns | Edit Post

This tutorial was written by me on May 25, 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 PSP.

Please keep in mind that I write the tutorial as I am creating the tag.

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 PSP 2018 but this tutorial should work with any version.

PTU Kit: I am using a gorgeous kit called "Fruit Fantasy" created by Bella Caribeña. You can purchase the kit here. The tube used in the tag is not included with the kit.

PTU AI Tube: I am using a beautiful AI tube from “tube pack Fruit Fantasy” created by Bella Caribeña. Please do not use this tube without a proper license. You can purchase the tubes here.

Mask: I used the mask included with the kit.

Font of choice for your name.

Plug in: None

Drop shadow of choice. I am using Vertical 0, Horizontal 3, Opacity 65 Blur 10 color black.

I use Vivienne’s drop shadows quite a bit as I really like the looks of her shadows. Thank you for letting me use your settings for my tutorials.

An image can get blurred when you resize it in PSP. I use unsharpen mask for each item. Vivienne has wonderful tips and tricks on how to do this here.

Please read all the Artist's/Designer's TOU.

Let’s get started.

Open a new 800x800 transparent image. We will resize later. Flood fill with white.

Remember to sharpen and drop shadow each image as you create the tag.

Remember to save often.

Copy and paste Mask 1 into the tag. Resize 80% and move to the top right of the tag. Duplicate and resize 90% and mirror. Move to the lower left of the tag.

Copy and paste AI element 14 into the tag. Resize 50% and move to the top right of the tag. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste AI element 24 into the tag. Resize 50% and move to the lower left of element 14. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste AI element 13 into the tag. Resize 50% and move to the lower left of element 24. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste AI element 54 into the tag. Resize 15% and move onto the steps of element 13. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste AI element 18 into the tag. Resize 20% and move to the bottom of element 13. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste AI element 35 into the tag. Resize 15% and move onto the bottom left of element 18. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste AI element 17 into the tag. Resize 23% and move onto the bottom right of element 14. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste AI element 27 into the tag. Resize 40% and move to the right of element 13. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste AI element 63 into the tag. Resize 20% and move to the bottom right of the top mask. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste element 22 into the tag. Resize 35% and drag this under AI element 63 layer. Move to so it shows under element 63. Duplicate, drag this layer under element 13 and move to the bottom of the mask.

Copy and paste element 37 into the tag. Resize 15% and drag this under element 63 layer. Move to so it shows above the top of element 63. Drop Shadow

Copy and paste AI element 11 into the tag. Resize 20% and move to the right side of element 37. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste AI element 70 into the tag. Resize 20% and move to the lower left of element 63. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste AI element 8 into the tag. Resize 47% and move to the bottom of the tag. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste element 6 into the tag. Resize 60%. Drag below element 8 layer and move to the bottom of the tag. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste AI element 15 into the tag. Resize 15% and drag this under element 8 layer. Move to the bottom left of element 6. Drop Shadow.

Copy and paste AI element 72 into the tag. Resize 15% and move to the bottom left of element 15. Drop Shadow.

Select element 8.

Copy and paste AI element 45 into the tag. Resize 15% and move to the bottom right of element 8. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste tube of choice into the tag. I am using tube 1. Past as a new layer and resize 35%. Move to the bottom of element 8. Drop shadow.

Copy and paste element 8 into the tag. Resize 20% and drag this under the tube layer. Move to the bottom left of the tube. Drop Shadow.

Select the tube layer.

Copy and paste element 17 into the tag. Resize 15% and move to the bottom left of the tube. Drop Shadow.

Copy and paste element 24 into the tag. Resize 20%, mirror and move to the bottom of element 17. Drop Shadow.

Copy and paste element 1 into the tag. Resize 20% and move to the bottom left of element 17. Drop Shadow.

Copy and paste AI element 29 into the tag. Resize 12% and move onto the bottom right of the tube. Drop shadow.

Select element 22 and duplicate three times. Arrange them under the grass layer to a spot you like best (element 6). I placed mine at the top left, lower right and bottom center.

Add any other elements you would like and made any adjustments.

Crop and resize your tag. I resize mine to 650px on the width as that is what fits my blog best.

Add your name and copyright.

Hide the white background and save as png.

I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial. I would love to see your results.

Labels:AI Tube,Bella Caribena,Fantasy,PSP Tutorial,PTU Kit,PTU tube,PTU Tutorials

Monday, February 5, 2024

Technolime

February 05, 2024 | By Gail's Dezigns | Edit Post

This tutorial was written by me on August 2, 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 PSP.

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 PSP 2018 but this tutorial should work with any version.

Animation shop (optional)

PTU tube: I am using a fabulous new Kiya Designs tube called "Be Bold" You can get this beauty at Kiya's store here.

FTU Kit: I am using an awesome kit called "Technolime" created by Mizteeques. You can download this kit at Mizteeques blog here.

PTU Animation: I am using Kiya Designs gorgeous animation 67 from pack 22. You can purchase her animation at her store here.

Mask: Mask 347 by Mizteeque. 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 PSP.

FTU Word art: I am using wordart 59 by Karmalized Scraps. Thank you for your wordart Karma. You can download it from her blog here.

Font of choice for your name.

Plug in: None

Drop shadow of choice.

Vivienne's Paintbox has awesome drop shadow settings that I use a lot. You can find the settings here and check out her awesome tutorials :)

Please read all the Artist's/Designer's TOU.

Anytime you resize an element or tube you should sharpen it. Go to adjust, sharpness, sharpen.

Let's get started.

Remember to save your tag often in case psp crashes. I always save my tags as a pspimage. 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.

Add a new layer and flood fill with white.

Open paper of choice. I am using paper 16, copy and close the original. Paste as new raster layer then go to Layers, new mask layer, from Image and locate the mask in the drop down. Apply the mask and merge group. Resize the mask by 110%.

Open element 24, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 60%, sharpen and drop shadow. Move up slightly.

Open Frame 3, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 60% and sharpen. Move up slightly. Using the magic wand, click inside each of the frames. Selections, modify, expand by 3. Add a new raster layer and drag this under the frame. Open paper of choice. I am using paper 9, copy and close the original. Select the new raster layer and paste into selections. Select none and drop shadow the frame.

Open element 31, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 60%, mirror and sharpen. Move to the top right of the frame.

Open element 32, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 40%, mirror and sharpen. Move to the bottom left of the frame.

Open element 20, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 50%, sharpen and drop shadow. Move to the bottom of the left frame.

Open element 6, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 50%, sharpen and drop shadow. Move over the right frame.

Open element 22, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 40%, mirror, sharpen and drop shadow. Move to the bottom of the computer key.

Open element 21, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 20%, sharpen and drop shadow. Move to the bottom right of the computer.

Open your tube. Select the layers you would like to use. Edit, copy special, copy merged. You can close the original. Paste as a new layer and resize by 38%, sharpen and drop shadow.

Open element 17, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 30%, sharpen and drop shadow. Move to the bottom center of the tube.

Open element 26, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 20%, sharpen and drop shadow. Move to the bottom right of the ribbon. See mine for placement.

Open element 12, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 15%, sharpen and drop shadow. Move to the bottom of the tube by her left hand when looking at the tube.

Open Karma's wordart, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 35%, sharpen and drop shadow. Move down slightly. See mine for placement.

Open element 5, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 35%, sharpen and drop shadow. Move to the right of the lime slice.

Open element 16, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 30%, sharpen and drop shadow. Move to the bottom of the tube.

Open element 10, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 20%, sharpen and drop shadow. Move to the bottom left of the Radio.

Open element 16, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 20%, sharpen and drop shadow. Move to the bottom right of the Radio.

Open element 11, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 40%, sharpen and drop shadow. Move to the bottom center of the Radio.

Open element 3, copy and close the original. Select the top layer and paste. Resize 30%, sharpen and drop shadow. Move to the bottom in front of the computer speakers.

Add any other elements you like and make any adjustments to the layers.

Crop away any extra space. Resize 650 on the longest side, all layers checked.

Add your copyright and name.

Make sure your tag is saved as you do not want to loose it if psp crashes.

If you do not want to animate, hide the white background and export as a png.

Might want to grab a coffee :)

Open Kiya's animated in psp. Shift + D to duplicate it and close the original. Do not save any changes as a psd file will merge into one layer. We do not want this to happen.

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 until you reach frame 2. Standing on frame 2, click on the eyeball on the left side of the frame layer. Hold down the Ctrl key and select frame layer 1. Once all the layers are selected (the layers will be highlighted in blue) we need to group them. All layers selected?

Next we need to group these layers. Go to Layers, New layer group. Scroll all the way to the top and you will see Group 1 with all the layers as sub layers.

Select group 1, copy and close the original. Select your tag layer and paste. When you paste grouped layers it will always go to the top. Standing on group one select the link icon to link all the layer. Click the arrow beside the new group to hide all the sub layers.

Standing on Group 1, drag this group up the layer pallet to a spot you like. I dragged it up to just below the tube layer. Resize by 60%. Select the pick tool and standing on Group 1 Move to the top of the tag.

Ok we are now finished our tag and ready to animate.

Open Animation shop and go back to psp.

With only frame 1 of the animations visible, edit, copy special, copy merged.

Back to Animation shop.

Edit, paste as new animation or keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V.

**Back to psp.

Hide Frame 1 by clicking on the eyeball and unhide frame 2 by clicking on the eyeball. Edit, copy special, copy merged.

Back to Animation Shop.

We need to paste after current frame. Go to edit, paste after current frame. Keyboard shortcut Shift+Ctrl+L**

Repeat from **to** until you have 21 frames in animation shop. It will tell you on the bottom right corner how many frames you have.

Go to file Save as, gif and click next and next until you hit finished. I use the default settings.

I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial. I would love to see your results.

Labels:Animated Tutorial,FTU Scrap kit,Kiya Designs,MizTeeques,PSP Tutorial,PTU tube

Wickedly Bootiful

February 05, 2024 | By Gail's Dezigns | Edit Post

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.

Labels:Animated Tutorial,Dark/Gothic/Halloween,Doodle by Design,PS Tutorial,PTU Kit,PTU tube,Rebel Dezigns,Verymany

Smiling Hedgehog

February 05, 2024 | By Gail's Dezigns | Edit Post

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.

Labels:Animated Tutorial,Autumn,Elegance Fly,Hania's Design,Kiya Designs,PS Tutorial,PTU Kit,PTU tube,Sheokate

Whimsical Circus

February 05, 2024 | By Gail's Dezigns | Edit Post

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.