Original Post Date- 12/9/11, 1:33 AM Central Standard Time
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This tutorial is borne from my own manipulated lil' mind.
Any similarity to any other tutorial(s) is purely coincidental.
This tutorial was written for those who have a working knowledge of PSP.
This tutorial was written using PSP XI, tho' any version should work.
This is a pretty easy-peasy tag & doesn't require too much effort.
Supplies Needed:
Scrapkit is Christmas Fun from
Eclipse Creations.
This is a free to use kit.
*Kit no longer avail. for download. Mask of choice. I used MAGGIEMASK2011-8
from
Biker Skunk Tagz.
You'll find it under 'Masks'.
Tube This tutorial doesn't require a tube,
but you are free to use one if you wish.
Filters: Eye Candy 4000 Gradient Glow (name only), optional
Font for name: A&S Happy Jack
Let's do this! =)
New image, sized 650 X 650 px.
Flood fill your canvas with white.
Copy & paste paper EC_CF_P3 onto your image.
Apply your mask of choice.
Note- If you are using the same mask as me,
make sure you have 'invert mask data' ticked.
Next, copy & paste EC_CF_CandyCaneFrame.
With your magic wand, click inside the frame to select,
go to Selections, Modify & expand by 4.
Then Selections, Invert.
Copy & paste paper- EC_CF_P5. Resize 80%.
Drag this layer under your frame layer
in the layers palette & then hit delete.
Selections- select none.
Add a drop shadow of choice to your frame layer.
Copy & paste EC_CF_Penguin (either one).
Resize 60% & sharpen.
Position it in the center of your tag, like mine.
Duplicate & on the top layer, add gaussian blur of 3.
Change blend mode to soft light.
Add a drop shadow of choice to bottom.
Copy & paste EC_CF_Mug1. Resize 50%, sharpen.
Position on the right side of the penguin.
Add a drop shadow.
Copy & paste EC_CF_Stocking&Bow.
Resize 50%. Sharpen.
Move to left of tag, position where you like.
Add your drop shadow of choice.
Next, you will copy any 2 of the EC_CF_XmasBalls.
Resize both to 35%. Sharpen.
Position both to the left of the tag.
Rotate one 15 to the left.
Rotate the other 125 to the right.
See my tag for how I have them placed.
When you have them positioned,
add a drop shadow on both.
Copy & paste EC_CF_Lights, resized 80%.
Sharpen & add a drop shadow.
Move down to near bottom of tag.
See mine for exact placement.
In the layer palette, drag this lights layer
between the 2 Christmas balls.
Now's the time to add your copyrights & watermark.
For the name, I used a red colour from the frame.
Next, go to Effects, 3D Effects- Inner Bevel.
here's the settings I used:
Next, add a gradient glow with these settings:
I used the colour #f5e48b for mine.
Add a drop shadow.
Last, delete the white layer at the bottom in the layers palette.
Merge all visible & save as png.
Enjoy your tag!
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.
I'd love to see any results any of you have trying this.
*hugz*