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Thursday, July 28, 2011

FTU Quick Page - Steampunk Daydreams

Here is a FTU Quick Page I made using elements from Heartbeatz CreationzJULY freebie blogtrain........
and PTU Kit Steampunk Fairiez by Ditz Bitz, you can find them all here.
To download my FTU Quickpages. Just double click on the images to pull up the correct size. Then right click and save to your computer as a png format. If you save, leave some love.
Quickpage Results

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

PTU Tutorial - Whispers Of A Fairy

This tutorial is of my own creation and any resemblance to any other tutorial is purely coincidental. This tutorial is for personal use only, using it for monetary gain is against my TOU's.
This tutorial was written in July 27, 2011. This tutorial is copyrighted to Signature Collections Tutorials By Victoria and is registered with Tutorial Writers Inc.

Supplies Needed:
Tubes of your choice. I used the art of Nene Thomas. You can find her art here: http://www.nenethomas.com
PTU Scrapkit called Pink Fairy Kisses by NaughtyAngelzCreationz.  You can find this kit here:  http://www.scrapsandthecity.com. Thanks NaughtyAngel http://naughtys-creations.blogspot.com
Mask of choice. I used my mask# 3, which you can get here: http://mistressv-signaturecollections.blogspot.com/
Plug-ins Xero – Bad Dream
Font of your choice.
Let's begin shall we.
Open new image as 600x600.
I used PFK-pp6. Apply my mask#3. Merge mask layer visible.
Select PFK-el56, no need to resize. Copy and paste to upper left side of tag under the mask. Reselect and do the same on the right side of tag. Add drop shadows to both.
Select PFK_fr2, resize to (500x492). Copy and paste on top of mask. Add a drop shadow.
Select tube, resizing will vary. Copy and paste on top of frame. Add a drop shadow.
Select PFK_el52, no need to resize. Copy and paste to right side of tag. Add a drop shadow.
Select PFK-el20, resize to (100x298). I copy and pasted to upper left side of tag. I erased the stem of the globe so that it looked like an orb. I added a drop shadow.
Select PFK_el21, no need to resize. Copy and paste in center of tag. Add a drop shadow.
Add name, url, copywrite and watermark.
Merge all layers.
Go to effects, plugins, xero, Bad Dream. Play with the settings until you find the look you want, then apply.
Resize, to the size you want your finished tag to be.

Save as PNG.
And woohoo, you are finished!
**Scrapbook Page**


Open a new image (800x800).
Select PFK-pp6, resize to (800x800). Copy and paste to new image.
Select finished tag, resize to (800x800). Copy and paste to center of paper.
Merge all layers.
Save as a jpeg.
And woohoo, you are finished!
Thank you for trying my tutorial. I would love to see your results and would love to post them on my blog. Contact information is listed on this home page.
Smooches,
**Victoria**
©Signature Collections-Tutorials By Victoria

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

PTU Tutorial - Break Time

This tutorial is of my own creation and any resemblance to any other tutorial is purely coincidental. This tutorial is for personal use only, using it for monetary gain is against my TOU's.
This tutorial was written on July 26, 2011. This tutorial is copyrighted to Signature Collections Tutorials By Victoria and is registered with Tutorial Writers Inc.

Supplies Needed:
Tubes of your choice. I used PinUp Tubes art. You must have a license to use their art which you can get here: http://www.cdoestore.com/
PTU Scrapkit called Café Society from A Taggers Scrap.  You can find this kit here: http://itsbacchus.blogspot.com/. Thanks Jo!
Mask of choice. I used my mask# 61, which you can get here: http://mistressv-signaturecollections.blogspot.com/
Font of your choice.
Plug-ins Xero - Radiance
 Let's begin shall we.
Open a new image,  600x600.
I used paper#24. Apply my mask#61. Merge mask layer visible.
Select beads, no need to resize. Copy and paste twice, place one on top left side of tag behind mask. Then one on lower left side of tag. Reselect, this time mirror image. Copy and paste twice. Place one at top right side of tag behind mask, then the other at the lower right side behind mask. Add drop shadow to all.
Select window, no need to resize. Copy and paste to top of mask. Add drop shadow.
Select paper#5, resize to (400x400). Copy and paste behind window. Erase any excess you do not want.
Select décor#3, no need to resize. Copy and paste to left side of window frame. Add a drop shadow.
Select lamp#2, no need to resize. Copy and paste to right side of frame. Add a drop shadow.
Select tube, resizing will vary. Copy and paste to center of tag. Add a drop shadow.
Select cushion, no need to resize. Copy and paste behind tube to make it look like she is resting on it. Add a drop shadow.
Select pillow, resize to (200x200) Copy and paste behind left side of tube. Add a drop shadow.
Select décor#12, resize to (200x411). Copy and paste to left side of tag. Reselect, mirror image. Then Copy and paste to right side of tag. Add a drop shadow to both.
Select candle#2, resize to (100x113). Copy and paste to bottom left side of tag. Add a drop shadow.
Select frame#3, do not resize at this time. Open up one of your favorite photos. Resize and copy and paste it one to the laptop screen (it is a frame). Rotate it until it fits. Merge visible. Now resize to (300x268) Copy and paste to bottom right side of tag. Add a drop shadow.
Select your font. Type the words “Break Time” and place it at the top of your tag.
Merge all layers.
Go to effects, plugins, xero, Radiance. Play with the settings until you find the look you want, then apply.
Add name, url, copywrite and watermark.

Resize, to the size you want your finished tag to be.

Save as PNG.
And woohoo, you are finished!
**Scrapbook Page**

 
Open a new image (800x800).
Select Paper#4, resize to (800x800). Copy and paste to new image.
Go to effects, plugins, xero, Radiance. Play with the settings until you find the look you want, then apply.

Select finished tag, resize to (800x800). Copy and paste to center of paper.
Merge all layers.
Save as a jpeg.
And woohoo, you are finished!
Thank you for trying my tutorial. I would love to see your results and would love to post them on my blog. Contact information is listed on this home page.
Smooches,
**Victoria**
©Signature Collections-Tutorials By Victoria


Monday, July 25, 2011

FTU Quickpage - Using FDD PTU Kit Blue Dreams

You can find Fantasy Dreams Designz Blue Dreams PTU Kit right here. To download my FTU Quickpages. Just double click on the images to pull up the correct size. Then right click and save to your computer as a png format. If you save, leave some love.
Quickpage Results


Friday, July 22, 2011

Splish Splash

More pictures of Jakobi. He is having fun in his Great Grandparents pool with Mommy. I am using a fun PTU Kit by Jady Day Studios called Summertime Fun - Back yard and template by Camijo. You can find the kit here. 

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

PTU Forum Set Tutorial - Rock Out

This tutorial is of my own creation and any resemblance to any other tutorial is purely coincidental. This tutorial is for personal use only, using it for monetary gain is against my TOU's.
This tutorial was written in July 19, 2011. This tutorial is copyrighted to Signature Collections Tutorials By Victoria and is registered with Tutorial Writers Inc.

Supplies Needed:
I am using  two beautiful tubes by Ismael Rac. You must have a license to use his art which you can get here: http://store.xeracx.net/
PTU Scrapkit called Blah blah baby from A Taggers Scrap.  You can find this kit here: http://itsbacchus.blogspot.com/. Thanks Jo!
Plug-ins Xero - Radiance
Font of your choice.
Let's begin shall we.
Banner:
Select stage, do not resize at this time. Crop your image until you do not see empty space.
Select flame1, do not resize. Copy and paste to the left side of the stage. It will not fit. Just make sure the top of the flames are showing. Mirror and do the same to the right side of the stage. Add drop shadows.
 Select drumkit3, resize to (400x266). Copy and paste to left hand side of stage. Make it to where it is off the stage, Add drop shadow.
Select guitar4, resize to (300x225). Copy and paste to left side of stag. Add drop shadow.
Select sparkles, no need to resize. Copy and paste to right side of tag. Select again and this time copy and paste to left side of tag.
Select tube, resizing will vary. I wanted my tube large. Copy and paste to center of the tag. Add drop shadow.
Select wordart, no need to resize. Copy and paste where you will like it. Add a drop shadow.
Merge all layers.
Now resize your banner to (650x305).
Go to image and add a border. Choose the size and color you like.
Add name, url, copywrite and watermark.
Merge all layers.
 Go to effects, plugins, xero, Radiance. Play with the settings until you find the look you want, then apply.
Resize, to the size you want your finished tag to be.

Save as jpeg.
And woohoo, you are finished!
Avatar:
Open new layer 200x200
Work the same as you did with the banner, but using one tube and do not use work art.
Add your first name to the to the bottom right side of your avatar.
Add name, url, copywrite and watermark.

Resize, to the size you want your finished tag to be.
Go to effects, plugins, xero, Radiance. Play with the settings until you find the look you want, then apply.
Save as jpeg.
And woohoo, you are finished!
Thank you for trying my tutorial. I would love to see your results and would love to post them on my blog. Contact information is listed on this home page.
Smooches,
**Victoria**
©Signature Collections-Tutorials By Victoria


PTU Tutorial - Grunge Diva

This tutorial is of my own creation and any resemblance to any other tutorial is purely coincidental. This tutorial is for personal use only, using it for monetary gain is against my TOU's.
This tutorial was written in July 19, 2011, 2011. This tutorial is copyrighted to Signature Collections Tutorials By Victoria and is registered with Tutorial Writers Inc.

Supplies Needed:
Tubes of your choice. I used Verymuch Tubes art. You must have a license to use her art which you can get here http://picsfordesign.com/
PTU Scrapkit called Punk Love by NaughtyAngelzCreationz.  You can find this kit here:  http://www.scrapsandthecity.com. Thanks NaughtyAngel http://naughtys-creations.blogspot.com
Plug-ins Xero – Radiance
Font of your choice.
Let's begin shall we.
Open new image as 600x600
Select PL-el49, resize to (550x550) Copy and paste in center of new image.
Select PL-el4, no need to resize. Copy and paste on top of CD.
Select PL-frame7, resize to (500x500). Copy and paste toward the bottom of tag. Add a drop shadow.
Select PL-paper1, resize to (500x500). Copy and paste behind frame. Erase any excess paper sticking out of frame.
Select PL-el51, no need to resize. Copy and paste at bottom of frame.
Select PL-el56, resize to (50x116). Copy and paste to neck of guitar.
Select PL-el33, no need to resize. Copy and paste over the flower on the frame to give it a 3D effect.
Select tube, resizing will vary. Copy and paste tube into the frame. Make sure she is over sized. Erase part of the frame to make it look like she is coming out of the frame. Then erase any part of the tube that is showing that you do not need.
Add name, url, copywrite and watermark.
Merge all layers.
Go to effects, plugins, xero, Radiance. Play with the settings until you find the look you want, then apply.
Resize, to the size you want your finished tag to be.

Save as PNG.
And woohoo, you are finished!
**Scrapbook Page**
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Open a new image (800x800).
Select PL-paper7, resize to (800x800). Copy and paste to new image.
Select finished tag, resize to (600x600). Copy and paste to center of paper.
Merge all layers.
Save as a jpeg.
And woohoo, you are finished!
Thank you for trying my tutorial. I would love to see your results and would love to post them on my blog. Contact information is listed on this home page.
Smooches,
**Victoria**
©Signature Collections-Tutorials By Victoria

Monday, July 18, 2011

PTU Tutorial - It's An Original Sin


This tutorial is of my own creation and any resemblance to any other tutorial is purely coincidental. This tutorial is for personal use only, using it for monetary gain is against my TOU's.
This tutorial was written on July 18, 2011. This tutorial is copyrighted to Signature Collections Tutorials By Victoria and is registered with Tutorial Writers Inc.

Supplies Needed:
I am using  two beautiful tubes by Ismael Rac. You must have a license to use his art which you can get here: http://store.xeracx.net/
PTU Scrapkit called Original Sin from A Taggers Scrap.  You can find this kit here: http://itsbacchus.blogspot.com/. Thanks Jo!
Mask of choice. I used Vix mask#7, which you can get here: http://www.freewebs.com/vixpsp/masks.htm
Plug-ins Xero – Bad Dream
Font of your choice.
Let's begin shall we.
Open new image 600x600.
I used paper9. Apply Vix mask#7. Merge mask layer visible.
Select frame1, no need resize. Copy and paste over mask..
Select tube, resizing will vary, Copy and paste behind frame1.
Select paper1, resize to (400x400), Copy and paste behind tube and frame1. Erase and excess paper you do not need.
Select fabricdrape, resize to (500x594). Copy and paste on right hand side of your tag.
Select tube, sizing will vary. Copy and paste to the bottom of the drap.
Select wine, resize to (50x125). Copy and paste to bottom of tag near tube.
Select flower5, resize to (100x207), Copy and paste to were the flower looks like it is coming out of her cleavage and out of her hand.
Select candles, no need to resize. Copy and paste behind tubes head.
Select wordart2, resize to (400x216). Copy and paste to bottom of tag. Add a drop shadow.
Add name, url, copywrite and watermark.
Merge all layers.
 Go to effects, plugins, xero, Bad Dream. Play with the settings until you find the look you want, then apply.
Resize, to the size you want your finished tag to be.

Save as PNG.
And woohoo, you are finished!
**Scrapbook Page**
Open a new image (800x800).
Select paper1, resize to (800x800). Copy and paste to new image.
Select tag, resize to (800x800) copy and paste to center of paper.
Merge all layers.
Save as a jpeg.
And woohoo, you are finished!

Thank you for trying my tutorial. I would love to see your results and would love to post them on my blog. Contact information is listed on this home page.
Smooches,
**Victoria**
©Signature Collections-Tutorials By Victoria

PTU Tutorial - Kiss Me

This tutorial is of my own creation and any resemblance to any other tutorial is purely coincidental. This tutorial is for personal use only, using it for monetary gain is against my TOU's.
This tutorial was written on July 18, 2011. This tutorial is copyrighted to Signature Collections Tutorials By Victoria and is registered with Tutorial Writers Inc.

Supplies Needed:
I am using a beautiful tube by Keith Garvey. You must have a license to use his art which you can get here: http://psptubesemporium.com
PTU Scrapkit called Bombshell from A Taggers Scrap.  You can find this kit here: http://itsbacchus.blogspot.com/. Thanks Jo!
Mask of choice. I used Vix mask#44, which you can get here: http://www.freewebs.com/vixpsp/masks.htm
Plug-ins Xero – Radiance
Font of your choice.
Let's begin shall we.
Open new image 600x600.
I used paper3. Apply Vix mask#44. Merge mask layer visible.
Select glitter1, resize to (600x600). Copy and paste to new image.
Select gelhearts, no need to resize. Copy and paste to upper left side of tag. Mirror, copy and paste to upper right side of tag.
Select ribbon4, resize to (600x382). Copy and paste to tag.
Select frame2, resize to (500x599) Copy and paste to tag, kinda toward the left hand side.
Select paper15, resize to (300x300) Copy and paste behind the frame. Erase any excess you do not need.
Select your tube, resizing will vary. Copy and paste inside frame2. Make it look like your tube is coming out of the frame. Erase any excess you do not need.
Select scrolheart, resize to (50x100). Copy and paste to your tube, making it look like it is part of her necklace if she has one.
Select tube again, sizing will vary. Copy and paste full view tube on the right side of your tag.
Select your font, write the words (Kiss Me).
Add name, url, copywrite and watermark.
Merge all layers.

Go to effects, plugins, xero, Radiance. Play with the settings until you find the look you want, then apply.
Resize, to the size you want your finished tag to be.

Save as PNG.
And woohoo, you are finished!
**Scrapbook Page**


Open a new image (800x800).
Select paper3, resize to (800x800). Copy and paste to new image.
Go to effects, plugins, xero, Radiance. Play with the settings until you find the look you want, then apply
Select swirlheart2, resize to (800x667). Copy and paste to center of paper.
Select tag, copy and paste to center of paper.
Select tag again, resize to (200x200). Copy and paste to upper right corner of tag. Let it go off the paper. Reselect again, this time copy to the lower left corner of paper. Letting it go off the paper.
Merge all layers.
Save as a jpeg.
And woohoo, you are finished!

Thank you for trying my tutorial. I would love to see your results and would love to post them on my blog. Contact information is listed on this home page.
Smooches,
**Victoria**
©Signature Collections-Tutorials By Victoria

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Fun with Jakobi

Here's another beautiful photo of Jakobi. Yes, I am a proud Grandma... hehehe... This template is by Crossbones Cuts, you can find all her wonderful kit here at ScrapMatters


Friday, July 15, 2011

PTU Tutorial - Gothic Steampunk

This tutorial is of my own creation and any resemblance to any other tutorial is purely coincidental. This tutorial is for personal use only, using it for monetary gain is against my TOU's.
This tutorial was written in July 15, 2011. This tutorial is copyrighted to Signature Collections Tutorials By Victoria and is registered with Tutorial Writers Inc.

Supplies Needed:
Tubes of your choice. I used the art of Unholy Vault. You must have a license to use this art which you can get here: http://psptubesemporium.com.
PTU Scrapkit called Gothic Meets Steampunk from Ditz Bitz.  You can find this kit here: http://ditzbitz.weebly.com/index.html Thanks Brenda. Now Brenda’s kit is a full size Scrapbooking kit. I am going to resize to tagger size. I will show it as a tag, and a scrapbooking page when finished.
I used Mask #360 by weescotslass, which you can get http://weescotslasscreations.blogspot.com/
Font of your choice.
Plug-ins Xero – Greyscaler
Let's begin shall we.
Open new image as 600x600.
I used paper ditz_GMSskgr. Apply weescotslass mask#360. Merge mask layer visible.
Select ditz_GMS2a2. Resize to (400x397). Copy and paste to center of mask. Add a drop shadow.
Select ditz_GMS1, resize to (300x294). Copy and paste in the center of ditz_GMS2s2. Add a drop shadow.
Select ditz_GMS2a, resize to (100x96). Copy and paste one to all four corners of mask. Add a drop shadow to each one.
Select ditz_GMS2, resize to (200x566). Copy and paste twice. Using pick tool, make knives cross. Place in the center of tag. Add a drop shadow.
Select ditz_gmsp, resize to (100x104). Copy and paste to center of knives. Add a drop shadow.
Merge all layers, and add a drop shadow.
Select your tube, sizing will vary. Copy and paste to your tag. I copied mine to the right side of my tag. Add a drop shadow.
Go to effects, plugins, xero, Greyscaler. Play with the settings until you find the look you want, then apply.
Add name, url, copywrite and watermark.

Resize, to the size you want your finished tag to be.

Save as PNG.
And woohoo, you are finished!
**Scrapbook Page**
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Open a new image (800x800).
Select dizt_GMSsrddms, resize to (800x800). Copy and paste to new image.
Select finished tag. Copy and paste to center of paper. Add a drop shadow.
Merge all layers.
Save as a jpeg.
And woohoo, you are finished!
Thank you for trying my tutorial. I would love to see your results and would love to post them on my blog. Contact information is listed on this home page.
Smooches,
**Victoria**
©Signature Collections-Tutorials By Victoria

Thursday, July 14, 2011

BNB Blog Train - Independent Woman

The BNB Blog has left the station
There are loads of fab freebies to collect
So jump aboard!

PTU Tutorial - Good N Evil

This tutorial is of my own creation and any resemblance to any other tutorial is purely coincidental. This tutorial is for personal use only, using it for monetary gain is against my TOU's.
This tutorial was written in July 14, 2011, 2011. This tutorial is copyrighted to Signature Collections Tutorials By Victoria and is registered with Tutorial Writers Inc.

Supplies Needed:
Tubes of your choice. I used the art of Ismael Rac. You must have a license to use his art which you can get here: http://store.xeracx.net
PTU Scrapkit called Good vs Evil by NaughtyAngelzCreationz.  You can find this kit here:  http://www.scrapsandthecity.com. Thanks NaughtyAngel http://naughtys-creations.blogspot.com
Plug-ins Xero – Bad Dream
Font of your choice.
Let's begin shall we.
Open new image as 600x600
Select good_evl17, no need to resize. Copy and paste to upper left side of new image. Add a drop shadow,
Select good_evl16, no need to resize. Mirror image, copy and paste to lower right side of new image. Add a drop shadow.
Select evil_el21, resize to (600x600). Copy and paste to center of tag. Add a drop shadow.
Select evil_fr1, no need to resize. Copy and paste to new image. Add a drop shadow.
Select your good tube, resizing will very. Make your tube to where it looks like it is coming out of the frame. Erase any excess frame that you don’t need. Add drop shadow.
Select evil tube, resizing will very. Make your tube to where it looks like it is coming out of the frame. Erase any excess frame that you don’t need. Add drop shadow.
Select goodevil_paper1, resize to (400x400) Copy and paste behind the frame. Erase any excess paper.
Select goodevil16, resize to (400x191). Copy and paste to bottom of the frame. Add a drop shadow.
Merge all layers.
Go to effects, plugins, xero, Bad Dream. Play with the settings until you find the look you want, then apply.
Add name, url, copywrite and watermark.

Resize, to the size you want your finished tag to be.

Save as PNG.
And woohoo, you are finished!
**Scrapbook Page**
Open a new image (800x800).
Select goodnevil_paper1, resize to (800x800). Copy and paste to new image.
Select finished tag, resize to (600x600). Copy and paste to center of paper.
Merge all layers.
Save as a jpeg.
And woohoo, you are finished!
Thank you for trying my tutorial. I would love to see your results and would love to post them on my blog. Contact information is listed on this home page.
Smooches,
**Victoria**
©Signature Collections-Tutorials By Victoria


Jakobi And Us

My grandson Jakobi just turned one on July 1st. I took him for his first photo shoot. The pictures turned out awesome. Here is one of my new scrapbook pages. More to come!!!!
**Jakobi, my daughter Stormie, Jakobi's dad Coty and myself**

Thursday, July 7, 2011

FTU Quickpages - Using FDD PTU Kit Esmeralda

You can find Fantasy Dreams Designz Designer Esmeralda PTU Kit right here. To download my FTU Quickpages. Just double click on the images to pull up the correct size. Then right click and save to your computer as a png format. If you save, leave some love.
Quickpage Results