This tutorial is of my own creation and any resemblance to any other tuts is purely coincidental. This tutorial is for personal use only, using it for monetary gain is against our TOU's.

Supplies Needed:

~Gimp (any version will do).

~Tube of choice. I used the artwork of Myka Jelina, you must have a license to use this art which you can now get HERE.

~Memories PTU scrapkit by Tasha's Playground, this kit is a DSI exclusive which you find HERE.

~Font of choice. I used Quickier Demo.

Let's get started!!!!!

1. Open a new layer ( I prefer a large canvas, so I make mine 1050x656). Make your canvas transparent (Layer > Transparency > Color to alpha).

2. Open Frame 7 (square frame), add drop shadow (Filters > Light & Shadow > Drop Shadow).

3. Open Paper 10 center it behind Frame 7, remove excess paper using a cutting tool or eraser.

4. Open Frame 4 (round frame), place it under Frame 7 & Paper 10 in your layer box.

5. Open tube, add drop shadow.

6. Open and place the following elements:

Scatter
Music Sheet
Flower 1
Flower 3
Flower 5
Lantern
Headband
Book
Coins
Jug
Deco 2
Hair Pin
Newspaper
Winged Heart

~Some elements may need to be sized down. Using the Scale Tool in your tool box adjust pixels to desired size~

~Add drop shadow to all elements (except Scatter)~

7. Merge layers (Image > Merge Visible Layer).

8. Crop image (Image > Autocrop Image).

9. Scale image to desired size (Image > Scale Image).

10. Add copyright info and name.

11. Save as .png

You are finished :)

That's right, today is the last day to get in on this BIG sale...

50% off @ Twilight Scraps, Whimsical Divas, Lollipops N Gumdrops, Heartfelt Perfections, The PSP Project.

Buy 1 Get 1 Free @ Pics For Design.

This tutorial is of my own creation and any resemblance to any other tuts is purely coincidental. This tutorial is for personal use only, using it for monetary gain is against our TOU's.

Supplies Needed:

~Gimp (any version will do).

~Tube of choice. I used the artwork of Alehandra Vanhek. You must have a license to use this art which you can get from Pics For Design HERE.

~Ice is Nice PTU scrapkit by A Taggers Scrap, which you can get HERE.

~Mask of choice. I used  WSL mask 218 which you can get HERE.

~Font of choice. I used Alex Brush.

Let's get started!!!!!

1. Open a new layer ( I prefer a large canvas, so I make mine 1050x656). Make your canvas transparent (Layer > Transparency > Color to alpha).

2. Open Frame 4 (round frame), add drop shadow (Filters > Light & Shadow > Drop Shadow).

3. Open Paper 14 center it behind Frame 4, remove excess paper using a cutting tool or eraser.

4. Open Frame 5 (rectangular frame), place it over Frame 4 & Paper 14 in your layer box. Add drop shadow.

5. Open Paper 12 center it behind Frame 5, remove excess paper using a cutting tool or eraser.

6. Open tube, add drop shadow.

7. Open and place the following elements:

Snowy Ground
Snowy Branch
Branch 5
Star 3
Jeweled Stars
Bow 4
Tree 5
Leaves
Candle 2
Cherub
Pinecone
Snowballs
Wordart 1

~Some elements may need to be sized down. Using the Scale Tool in your tool box adjust pixels to desired size~

~Add drop shadow to all elements (except Snowy Ground)~

8. Open Paper 16

9. Open mask

10. Add mask to paper (click HERE for a tut on using masks).

11. Merge layers (Image > Merge Visible Layer).

12. Crop image (Image > Autocrop Image).

13. Scale image to desired size (Image > Scale Image).

14. Add copyright info and name.

15. Save as .png

You are finished :)

My CT has been working with my newest PTU kit called Winter Blues...

This pretty tut is from Belinda @ BKC Designs, it's called Winter Blues

This beauty is from Hannah @ Sugar Coated Tags N Tuts, it's called Winter Blues

 This hot tut is from Jeannine @ Funky Sweet Designs, it's called Happy New Year and she used my FTU kit also called Happy New Year.

I decided it was time to lower the price on 9 of my older kits. 

So now you can grab these kits for just $1!!!!!!!

@ Whimsical Divas, Lollipops N Gumdrops, Twilight Scraps, Heartfelt Perfections, The PSP Project & Pics For Design. 

And...if you act now you can save even more!!!!!! Because on top of the new lower price I am having a BIG sale until January 1st. WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's like an after Christmas savings bonanza...LOL.

On the 12th day of Christmas the final freebie comes from Sarah...

Today is the final day of our 12 days of freebies. We really hope you have enjoyed the blog hop and all the freebies we have offered. 

Check out this fantastic freebie from Sarah:


You can grab these HERE.

On the 11th day of Christmas it's time for some New Years fun...

I have created a FTU kit for you:

You can grab it HERE

Leah created some fantastic matching templates:

You can grab them HERE

Don't miss out on tomorrow's freebie!!!!!

I whipped up a little cluster frame freebie for all of you. I used a beautiful kit by Sweet Cravings Scraps called Baby It's Cold Outside.

You can grab the frame HERE.

Here is a tag I made with the frame:

On the 10th day of Christmas get an awesome freebie from me...

That's right, I have a little CU/PU freebie for all of you today.
This frame comes in PSD format so you can change it up in any way you like. I have included the samples in png format too...

You can download it HERE.

This tutorial is of my own creation and any resemblance to any other tuts is purely coincidental. This tutorial is for personal use only, using it for monetary gain is against our TOU's.

Supplies Needed:

~Gimp (any version will do).

~2013 After Party FTU scrapkit by Tasha's Playground which you can get HERE.

~Tube of choice. I used the artwork of Lix, you must have a license to use this art which you can get from Lix's Tube Store HERE. *This tube has not yet been released*

~Mask of choice. I used WSL mask 84 which you can get HERE.

~Font of choice. I used Twelve Ton Goldfish.

Let's get started!!!!!

1. Open a new layer (I prefer a large canvas, so I make mine 1050x656). Make your canvas transparent (Layer > Transparency > Color to alpha).

2. Open Frame 3, add drop shadow (Filters > Light & Shadow > Drop Shadow).

3. Open Paper 1 center it behind frame, remove excess paper using a cutting tool or eraser.

4. Open tube, add drop shadow.

5. Open and place the following elements:

Phone Case
Music Cross
Disco Ball
Bling
Tape
Flair
Champagne
Lips
Razor Blade
Shoe

~Some elements may need to be sized down. Using the Scale Tool in your tool box adjust pixels to desired size~

~Add drop shadow to all elements~

6. Open Paper 3.

7. Open mask.

8. Add mask to paper (click HERE for a tut on using masks).

9. Merge layers (Image > Merge Visible Layer).

10. Crop image (Image > Autocrop Image).

11. Scale image to desired size (Image > Scale Image).

12. Add copyright info and name.

13. Save as .png

You are finished :)

Yay!!!!!!!!! My awesome CT has been at it again, check out these results...

This fab tut is from Sherena @ Sherena's Sweet Treats, it's called Chocolate Christmas and she used my PTU kit Chocolate Christmas.

This adorable tut is also from Sherena, it's called called Gorjuss Snow. She used my PTU kit Little Owl. 

This beautiful tut is from Hannah @ Sugar Coated Tuts N Tags, it's called Little Owl. She also used my PTU kit Little Owl. 

Last but not least is this lovely tut from Belinda @ BKC Designs called Little Owl. She used my Little Owl kit and the tube that inspired it.

On the 9th day of Christmas head over to Sarah's blog for free stuff...

Wow, that one was even off-tune without me actually singing it...LOL. 

Check out this fabby freebie from Sarah:


Grab it HERE

On the 8th day of Christmas we've got more goodies for you...

Leah created an awesome CU Christmas tree template:

You can grab it HERE

I have a couple of former PTU kits that I have now made FTU:

You can grab She's Crafty HERE

You can grab Come Sail Away HERE

See you again tomorrow :)

WOOT!!!!!!! That's right, you can now find my kits at The PSP Project!!!!!!

I am all moved in and ready to go...I also have my 50% off sale set up over there, so be sure to check it out!!!!!

Just click on the blinkie to head on over to TPP and see what I have to offer:

On the 7th day of Christmas another outstanding gift for you...

WOW!!!!!!! Check out this rad freebie from Tasha:


You can grab this awesome kit on Tasha's website HERE.

On the 6th day of Christmas back to Sarah's you go...

Check out this awesome freebie Sarah has for you today:


You can grab it on Sarah's blog HERE

Check out these outstanding results from my awesome CT :)

This stunner is from Tasha @ Tasha's Playground, it's called So Sweet Christmas and she used my PTU kit Ginger Christmas.

This cutie is from Hannah @ Sugar Coated Tags N Tuts, it's called Funky Funky Christmas and she used my PTU kit also called Funky Funky Christmas.

This adorable tut is from Belinda @ BKC Designs, it called Funky Christmas and she also used my PTU kit Funky Funky Christmas.

She also made this fab cluster frame you can gran HERE.

Belinda also made this awesome tag using my FTU kit Christmas Tweets :) 

Great stuff ladies!!!! You never disappoint.

On the 5th day of Christmas you'll find more freebies here...

WOOT, that's right. Leah and I both have some fab freebies for you.

Leah has made an adorable kit called Season's Greetings:

You can grab it HERE

I have made a CU circle frame:

You can grab them HERE

See you tomorrow for more goodies :)

On the 4th day of Christmas Tasha has more freebies for you...

Woot, check this out!!!!!! Tasha has made ALL of these former PTU kits FTU!!!!!

You find these on Tasha's blog HERE

On the 3rd day of Christmas Sarah has something awesome for you...

Head on over to Sarah's Tags N Things to grab this fab CU pack:


You can grab it HERE

It seems somehow I posted the wrong link to the Christmas Tweets kit and some of you downloaded an upcoming freebie...OOOPPPSSS!!!!! Anyway, the link has now been fixed, I apologize for the confusion.

If you have already downloaded be sure to go back and snag the right kit now...LOL.

On the second day of Christmas we have freebies for you...

Both Leah and I have created some free goodies for you today.

I have created a kit for you called Christmas Tweets:

You can download it HERE

Leah has created an adorable CU pack:

You can grab it HERE

See you tomorrow for more freebie fun ♥

On the 1st day of Christmas Tasha has a freebie for you...

Okay, you all are lucky you can't actually hear me singing...LOL.

A few of us have got together and decided to do a 12 days of Christmas blog hop. Each day we will offer you a freebie here that will either be made by us, or Tasha's Playground, or Sarah's Tags N Things. We have LOADS of awesome stuff, so be sure to check back each day to see what's new...and FREE of course.

Today Tasha has made this lovely kit for you:


You can grab it on Tasha's blog HERE

This tutorial is of my own creation and any resemblance to any other tuts is purely coincidental. This tutorial is for personal use only, using it for monetary gain is against our TOU's

Supplies:

Gimp or program of choice

PTU kit Home For The Holidays from Sweet Cravings Scraps

Tube of choice. I am using the art of Elias Chatzoudis. You must have a license to use these tubes. You can purchase them at his shop HERE.

Mask 337 from weescotslass

Fonts: Great Vibes, Will&Grace and TheNautiGal

-File>New 600x600 px.

-Open frame 1. Layer>Scale Layer 45%. Place in center of canvas. Select the magic wand and click inside frame. Select>Grow 5. Open paper 4. Move paper layer below frame layer in the layer box. Layer>Transparency>Add Alpha Channel. Select>Invert. Press delete on keyboard. Select>None. Make the frame active. Filters>Light & Shadow>Drop Shadow 0, 0, 5, black, 50.

-Open frame 2. Make the bottom layer. Scale 55 %. Place at the upper left of white frame. Repeat drop shadow.

-Open frame 6. Make the top layer. Scale 45% and place on the white frame. Using the magic wand, click inside frame. Grow 5. Invert. Open tube. Make the top layer. Scale 70%. Place tube on red frame. Layer>Duplicate Layer. Move duplicate below the red frame in laye box. Delete. Select none. Make the top tube active. Select the eraser tool and erase the bottom portion of tube sticking outside of the frame. Make the frame active and repeat drop shadow.

Elements:

tree decorated

holly

ribbon 1

tree branch - Flip

decoration

cookie 2

candy 2

cup

ornament 2

polar bear

-Open paper 2. Make the bottom layer. Apply mask. Click HERE to learn how to use masks in gimp.

-Make the top layer acitve. Select the text tool. Font: Great Vibes, Size 65, foreground color: e1d2a9. Click canvas and type 'Home'. Filters>Noise>RGB Noise. Change all sliders (except alpha) to 0.35. Place text to the lower left of tag. Layer>Transparency>Alpha to Selection. Grow 2. Layer>New Layer. Move new layer below text layer. Change foreground to 890202. Select the bucket fill tool and fill selection. Add drop shadow of 0, 0, 5, black, 80.

-Make the top layer active. Still using the text tool, change font: will&grace, size: 40, foreground color: 890202. Click canvas and type 'for the holidays'. Place text below 'Home' text. Alpha to selection. Grow 1. New layer. Move new layer below this text layer. Bucket fill with e1d2a9. Select none. Repeat noise and drop shadow.

-Add your name with TheNautiGal font and add copyright and you're done!

This tutorial is of my own creation and any resemblance to any other tuts is purely coincidental. This tutorial is for personal use only, using it for monetary gain is against our TOU's

Supplies:

Gimp or program of choice

PTU kit Lick My Candy Cane from Toxic Desirez. You can purchase this kit at The PSP Project.

Tube of choice. I am using the art of Leonardo Preda. You must have a license to use these tubes.

Template 165 from me HERE

Mask 208 from weescotslass

Font: LD Jilly Nilly

-Open template. Delete credits.  Image>Scale Image 450x450 px. Image>Canvas Size 600x600 px and click center.



This tutorial is of my own creation and any resemblance to any other tuts is purely coincidental. This tutorial is for personal use only, using it for monetary gain is against our TOU's.

Supplies Needed:

~Gimp (any version will do).

~A Taggers Scrap's portion of the SATC Christmas in the City collab. You can find out more info on how to get this collab HERE.

~Tube of choice. I used the artwork of Elias Chatzoudis. You must have a license to use this art which you can get HERE.

~Template of choice. I used a template I made just for this tut, which you can download HERE.

~Font of choice. I used Gabba All Caps.

Let's get started!!!

1. Open a new layer ( I prefer a large canvas, so I make mine 1050x656). Make your canvas transparent (Layer > Transparency > Color to Alpha).

2. Open template in PSD format, remove and move layers of template around until they are the way you like them.

~Add paper from scrapkit to individual layers of the template (Right click on template layer in layer box > Alpha to Selection > CTRL I > Select paper layer in layer box > Delete).

These are the papers I used:

Paper 2
Paper 4
Paper 5
Paper 6
Paper 7

~I added noise to some of the template layers to make them look glittery (Filters > Noise > RGB Noise).

~I colorized some of the template layers to better match the scrapkit (Colors > Colorize > play with the setting until you get the desired color).

~Add drop shadow to template layers (Filters > Light & Shadow > Drop Shadow).

3. Open tubes, I used both a full body and a close up.

4. Open and place the following elements:

Frame 2

Stars 1

Bow 2

Tree 4

Pinecone

Bauble

Bauble 2

Bauble 4

Gift

Gift 2

Ribbon 2

Wreath 2

Teddy

Light

~Some of the elements may need to be sized down. Using your scale tool in your tool box adjust the pixel size until element is the correct size~

~Add drop shadow to all elements (except Frame 2 & Stars 1)~

5. Merge Layers (Image > Merge Visible Layers).

6. Crop Image (Image > Autocrop Image).

7. Scale image to desired size (Image > Scale Image).

8. Add copyright info and name.

9. Save as .png

ALL DONE!!!!!!!!!!

Check out these awesome results from my fantastic CT.

All of these results are using my newest PTU kit called Chocolate Christmas

This stunner is by Hannah @ Sugar Coated Tags N Tuts is called  Chocolate Christmas

This beauty from Millie @ Millie's PSP Madness is called Chocolate Christmas Goodness

Millie also made this fantastic cluster frame you can grab HERE

Belinda @ BKC Designs made this fab tut called Choco Christmas. She made some extras you can get HERE.

Belinda also made these wonderful cluster frames you can grab HERE.

This tutorial is of my own creation and any resemblance to any other tuts is purely coincidental. This tutorial is for personal use only, using it for monetary gain is against our TOU's.

Supplies Needed:

~Gimp (any version will do).

~Tube of choice. I used the artwork of Zindy Nielsen, you must have a license to use this art which you can get from HERE.

~A Midnight Kiss PTU scrapkit by Tasha's Playground which you can get HERE.

~Font of choice. I used Allura.

Let's get started!!!!!

1. Open a new layer ( I prefer a large canvas, so I make mine 1050x656). Make your canvas transparent (Layer > Transparency > Color to alpha).

2. Open Frame 3 (black frame), add drop shadow (Filters > Light & Shadow > Drop Shadow).

3. Open Paper 9 center it behind frame, remove excess paper using a cutting tool or eraser.

4. Open Frame 5 (blue frame), I tilted the frame slightly using the Rotate Tool in the tool box. Add drop shadow.

5. Open Paper 8 center it behind frame, remove excess paper using a cutting tool or eraser.

6. Open tube, add drop shadow.

7. Open and place the following elements:

Jewels

Deco

Deco 2

Tree

Paper

Open Book

Feather

Petal

Candle

Owl

Heart

Flower 2

~Some elements may need to be sized down. Using the Scale Tool in your tool box adjust pixels to desired size~

~Add drop shadow to all elements~

8. Merge layers (Image > Merge Visible Layer).

9. Crop image (Image > Autocrop Image).

10. Scale image to desired size (Image > Scale Image).

11. Add copyright info and name.

12. Save as .png

You are finished :)

This tutorial is of my own creation and any resemblance to any other tuts is purely coincidental. This tutorial is for personal use only, using it for monetary gain is against our TOU's.

Supplies Needed:

~Gimp (any version will do).

~Tube of choice. I used the artwork of PinUpToons, you must have a license to use this art which you can get from CDO HERE.

~Old Navy Xmas PTU scrapkit by A Taggers Scrap, which you find HERE.

~Font of choice. I used Valentina JF.

Let's get started!!!!!

1. Open a new layer ( I prefer a large canvas, so I make mine 1050x656). Make your canvas transparent (Layer > Transparency > Color to alpha).

2. Open Frame 2, add drop shadow (Filters > Light & Shadow > Drop Shadow).

3. Open Paper 7 center it behind Frame 2, remove excess paper using a cutting tool or eraser.

4. Open Frame 1, place it under Frame 2 & Paper 7 in your layer box. Add drop shadow.

5. Open tube, add drop shadow.

6. Open and place the following elements:

Snowflake 1

Tree 1

Snowman

Snowman 3

Reindeer 2

Leaf

Leaves

Ornament 10

Ornament 11

Ornament 16

Candle 2

Gifts

Gift 4

Santa Hat

Ribbon 5

~Some elements may need to be sized down. Using the Scale Tool in your tool box adjust pixels to desired size~

~Add drop shadow to all elements~

7. Open Snowflakes 2 element and place it under all other elements in your layer box. This will give the effect of using a mask.

8. Merge layers (Image > Merge Visible Layer).

9. Crop image (Image > Autocrop Image).

10. Scale image to desired size (Image > Scale Image).

11. Add copyright info and name.

12. Save as .png

You are finished :)

I have a few tags to show off this morning using the kit Christmas in The City from Tasha's Playgournd. This kit is part of a collab over at Scraps and the City.