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Thinking of re-vamping some of my old tutorials

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Looking back at my 1st tutorials, I am thinking of re-vamping them. I have come a long way since then & have learnt so many new techniques. So - be on the lookout for my new revamped old tuts

100% Irish Tutorial

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Click on image to see larger version I created this tut in PSPX4 (14) but it can be done with any version of PSP. This is an easy tutorial with not much to do, just take your time. You will need: 2 St Pat's tubes, one sitting, other standing - I used 'Boyle' one of ©Cute-N-Toonz tubes. She is a PayForUse tube. You can purchase her from Cute-N-Toonz.blogspot. HERE   Scrapkit called "Wish Me Luck' from Blackwidowcreationz HERE   My template '100%Irish' HERE Font I used is called 'A Truer Blue' from Free Scrapbook Fonts HERE Plugin Filters Eyecandy4000-GradientGlow - for name If you are using Cut-N-Toonz tubeS, you will have to resize down to about 18-20% Bicubic-all layers CHECKED to start with. Open up your tubes. Open up the St Pat's words, minimise for now. Open up my 100%Irish template - click SHIFT D to copy it, close off original template. Delete my copyright layer. Make bottom layer active (white) - go t

Kiss Me, I'm Irish Tutorial

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Click on image to see larger version I created this tut in PSPX4 (14) but it can be done with any version of PSP. This is an easy tutorial with not much to do, just take your time. You will need: 2 St Pat's tube - I used 'Biddy' one of ©Cute-N-Toonz tubes. She is a PayForUse tube. You can purchase her from Cute-N-Toonz.blogspot. HERE   Scrapkit called 'Irish Eyes' from Sinister Creationz HERE   My supplies which contain my KissMe Template & St Pats Day words HERE Font I used is called 'SpringLP' from azFonts HERE If you are using Cut-N-Toonz tube, you will have to resize down to about 25% Bicubic-all layers CHECKED to start with. Open up your tubes. Open up the St Pat's words, minimise for now. Open up my KissMe template - click SHIFT D to copy it, close off original template. Delete my copyright layer. Make bottom layer active (white) - go to Image-Canvas Size with these settings That gives us plenty of r

Daisie Tutorial

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Click on image to see larger version I created this tut in PSPX4 (14) but it can be done with any version of PSP.  Not much to in this tutorial but your imagination You will need: A tube & a close-up tube - I used one of ©Angela Newman's tubes. You need to be a registered member of PSP Tubes Emporium (PTE) HERE to purchase here tubes, but any tube will do. I used some elements from scrapkit called Midsummer's Dream from Em's Place Scraps HERE Template #14 from Denz Designs HERE She has her Template Zip File list on the right side of her page. Just click on Templates 11-20 Mask #261 from WeeScottsLass HERE You will see Chelle's Mask download list on the right side Font I use is called 'Ephesis' from UFonts.com HERE Plugin Filters: Xero-Porcelain  for finished tube Eyecandy 4000-GradientGlow for your name Open up the tube you will be using & the mask. Minimise the mask for now. Open up Template #14 - click SHIF

Mellow Yellow Tutorial

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Click on image to see larger version I created this tut in PSPX4 (14) but it can be done with any version of PSP.  Not much to in this tutorial but your imagination You will need: A close-up tube - I used one of ©Keith Garvey tubes. You need to be a registered member of PSP Tubes Emporium (PTE) HERE to purchase his tubes, but any tube will do. Elements from scrapkit 'Yeh, Spring Is Coming' from Bastelgalaxy Scraps HERE Template #90 from ScrapsRebellion HERE Font I used is called 'GE Twill Script Normal' from Font Place HERE Plugin Filters: Xero-Frittillary & Porcelain Eyecandy 4000-GradientGlow for your name **You can colourize the elements to suit your tube** Open up your tube. Open up the template #90 - click Shft D to copy it. Close off original template. Delete top layer (TOU). Make bottom layer active, uncross the eyes. Go to Image-Canvas Size with these settings. Make sure you click the centre diamond. Flood Fill wi

Colours of Mine Tutorial

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Click on image to see larger version I created this tut in PSPX4 (14) but it can be done with any version of PSP.  Not much to in this tutorial but your imagination You will need: A tube, preferably a sittin one - I used one of ©Misticheskaya's tubes. You need to be a registered member of Pics For Design HERE to purchase her tubes, but any tube will do. Scrapkit is called 'Colors Of Mine' from Butterfly Kisses Scraps HERE Mask #112 from DesignsByVabs HERE Font I used is called 'Beware' from Simply the Best Fonts HERE Open your tube & the mask. Minimise the mask New white canvas 800x800 (we will resize at the end) Copy & paste a paper from scrapkit as a new layer. New Mask Layer-From Image with these settings Merge Group - resize 90% Bicubis-all layers unchecked. Copy & paste FRame 3 from scrapkit as a new layer. Resize 80% Bicubic-all layers unchecked. You can colourize the frame to suit your tube. Image

Dream A Little Dream Tutorial

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Click on image to see larger version I created this tut in PSPX4 (14) but it can be done with any version of PSP.  Not much to in this tutorial but your imagination. You will need some knowledge of PSP to do this tutorial You will need: A tube (preferably a sitting tube) - I used one of ©Misticheskaya's tubes. You need to be a registered member of PicsForDesigns HERE to purchase her tubes, but any tube will do. Mask #75 from WeeScotsLass HERE Template 'Dream' from Dee's Sign Depot HERE I used some elements from a scrapkit called 'Urban Chic' from Candy's Treats HERE Font I used is called 'LavishlyYoursROB' from Fontzone HERE Plugin Filters: Eyecandy4000-GradientGlow - for your name Xenofex 2 - Burnt Edges Open up the tube you will be using, also open up the template. Click Shift D to cvopy the template, close off the original template. Open up the mask & minimize. Now, on the template, delete the ver

Rebel Girl Tutorial

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Click on image to see larger version I created this tut in PSPX4 (14) but it can be done with any version of PSP. This is an easy tutorial with not much to do, just take your time. You will need: A tube  - I used one of Zindy Nielsen tubes. The tube I used is a Pay For Use tube, but Zindy has some beautiful Free To Use tubes on her site HERE but any tube will do. Scrapkit is called 'Versailles' from Scrapity Scraps & More HERE Mirella allows colourzing of her scrap kits - thank you Mirella Mask #254 from Chelle of WeeScottsLassCreations HERE Scroll down to you see the link to Masks 241-300 Font I used is called 'Santa Monica' from Simply The Best Fonts HERE Plugin Filters: Eyecandy 4000-Gradient Glow EC-4000-Chrome-Black Latex setting Xero-Porcelain Open up the tube you are going to use, also the mask. Minimise the mask. New white canvas 700x700 Select All - new raster layer - copy & paste a paper from scrapkit

Sweet & Sassy Tutorial

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Click on image to see larger version I created this tut in PSPX4 (14) but it can be done with any version of PSP.  Not much to in this tutorial but your imagination. You will need some knowledge of PSP to do this tutorial You will need: A tube (preferably a sitting tube & a close up tube) - I used one of ©Verymany tubes. You need to be a registered member of PicsForDesigns HERE to purchase her tubes, but any tube will do Scrapkit called "May Flowers" from Sleek-n-Sassy Designz HERE Mask #88 from Designs By Vabs HERE Font I used is called 'AnkeCalligraph' from SimplyTheBest Fonts HERE Plugin Filters: Xero-Porcelain Eyecandy 4000-Gradient Glow Open up your tube & the mask. Minimse the mask. New white canvas 750x700 Copy & paste a paper from scrapkit as a new layer. New Mask Layer-From Image with these settings Merge Group. Copy & paste Frame 4 from scrapkit as a new layer. Recolour it to suit your tube. R