Joys of Spring

Tutorial by: Edith's Creativeness

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Scrapkit 'Erika' by Hania's Design

You can purchase this HERE

Tube 'Erika' by StellaFelice7 at PicsForDesign

You can purchase it HERE

Mask of your choice.

I am using MPM_mask05 by Millie's PSP Madness.

Font of your choice.

I am using the font 'Velvet Script'.

Program used: Jasc Paint Shop Pro 9

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This tutorial is written with the understanding that the user has a good working knowledge of PSP.

This tutorial is written by me, and any similarities is strictly coincidental.

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Let's begin!

Open a 600x600 new image canvas – transparent background.

Open element 97 and re-size to 283x386.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Using your selection tool, click inside your frame.

Go to selections, modify, expand. Expand 5 pixel.

Open your tube and re-size to 690x600.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like within the selected area.

Go to selections, invert. Hit delete on your keyboard.

DO NOT DE-SELECT YET!

Open up paper 12 and re-size to 375x375.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like within the selected area.

Hit delete on your keyboard.

Go to selections and select none.

Move your frame to the top, and your paper to the bottom.

Make the tube layer your active layer.

Duplicate your tube layer.

Make the top tube layer active.

Go to adjust, blur, gaussian blur.

Give it a radius of 10.

Now to to properties, and change the blend mode to overlay.

Make the bottom tube active.

Go to properties, and lower the opacity to 65.

Hit ok.

Make your frame layer your active layer.

Open element 61 and re-size to 502x171.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Duplicate. Mirror.

Merge layer down.

Duplicate Mirror.

Move layer around a little to get the look you want.

Open your tube again, and re-size to 460x400.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Mirror

Position as you like.

Open element 1 and re-size to 196x161.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Mirror.

Position as you like.

Open element 33 and re-size to 127x206.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 40 and re-size to 244x508.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 43 and re-size to 378x164.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Duplicate.

Position as you like.

Open element 28 and re-size to 101x70.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 62 and re-size to 109x48.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 25 and re-size to 114x98.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 7 and re-size to 70x140.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 16 and re-size to 52x125.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 5785 and re-size to 156x328.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 67 and re-size to 62x160.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 6 and re-size to 57x41.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 86 and re-size to 77x64.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Duplicate. Flip.

Position as you like.

Duplicate. Mirror.

Position as you like.

Open element 44 and re-size to 202x352.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 89 and re-size to 80x39.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open paper 12 and re-size to 600x600.

Copy and paste as a new layer to canvas.

Move that layer to very bottom.

Apply mask of choice.

I am using MPM_mask05 by Millie's PSP Madness.

Merge group.

Duplicate. Mirror.

Now add a drop shadow to all your elements and tube (except for the paper) to your liking.

Adding a drop shadow will make your tag pop instead of giving it that flat look.

I used these settings: 3, 2, 60, 5.

Merge visible.

Add your copyright information and your license number to your tag.

I use 'Arial' font size 8 to do mine in the color black. I also used the plugin of Eye Candy Gradient Glow with a width of 3 to go around my copyright and license information in the color choice of b7c2c9.

Merge visible layers together. Give your creation a name and save as a blank copy.

Now, add a name to your tag in your font of choice.

I used font 'Velvet Script' in size 30. Color choice was 1ea36a.

Merge down and re-save.

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Today I have some CT tags to show off.

Using an awesome tube called 'Jas' by Katharine from PicsForDesign.

To get this tube you must join the exclusive club at PFD.

http://picsfordesign.com/en/catalogue/id_116652_jas.pix

I have some CT Tags to show off today.

Using the artwork of 'Katharine' from PicsForDesign.

I used a tube called 'Cat 2' and it can be purchased here:

http://picsfordesign.com/en/catalogue/id_116409_cat_2.pix

I used a kit by Hania Design called 'Bubbles' and it can be purchased here:

http://haniadesign.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=50_51&products_id=488

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Beautiful Crawl

Tutorial by: Edith's Creativeness

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Scrapkit 'Millie' by Irish Princess Designs at The PSP Project

You can get this kit HERE

Tube 'Jessica Crawl' by Kiwifire Storm at The PSP Project

You can purchase it HERE

Mask of your choice.

I am using WLS_Mask302 by WeeScotsLass

Font of your choice.

I am using the font 'Darkwoman'.

Program used: Jasc Paint Shop Pro 9

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This tutorial is written with the understanding that the user has a good working knowledge of PSP.

This tutorial is written by me, and any similarities is strictly coincidental.

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Let's begin!

Open a 600x600 new image canvas – transparent background.

Open element 1 and re-size to 450x450.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open your tube.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Duplicate it.

Move one layer to below element 1.

Using your eraser tool, erase any of the tube that is sticking out from around the outside of element 1 from both layers of the tubes. But on the top tube layer, leave the arms and hands alone, we want those there. Use my tag above as a guide.

Open paper 9 and re-size to 122x122.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Move layer to below your bottom tube layer and make sure it covers the inside of your frame.

Open element 50 and mirror.

Re-size to 390x390.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 16 and re-size to 211x390.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 65 and re-size to 180x170.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 66 and re-size to 132x112. Mirror.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 18 and re-size to 152x162.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 26 and re-size to 210x142.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position at lower part of frame and move layer to just above frame layer.

Open element 92 and re-size to 330x371.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position to the left on the frame, duplicate.

Mirror. Position to the right on the frame.

Merge the two layers together.

Move to just above the frame layer.

Open element 60 and re-size to 104x270.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open paper 9 and re-size to 600x600.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Move that layer to very bottom.

Apply mask of choice.

I am using WLS_Mask302 by WeeScotsLass.

Merge group.

Now add a drop shadow to all your elements and tube (except for the paper and the tubes under the frame) to your liking.

Adding a drop shadow will make your tag pop instead of giving it that flat look.

I used these settings: 3, 2, 60, 5.

Add your copyright information and your license number to your tag.

I use 'Arial' font size 8 to do mine in the color black. I also used the plugin of Eye Candy Gradient Glow with a width of 3 to go around my copyright and license information in the color choice of d8d8d8.

Merge visible layers together. Give your creation a name and save as a blank copy.

Now, add a name to your tag in your font of choice.

I used font 'Darkwoman' in size 36. Color choice was black.

Merge down and re-save.

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Cole Turner

Tutorial by: Edith's Creativeness

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Scrapkit 'Magic Heart' by Sophisticat Simone

You can purchase it HERE

Tube 'Cole Turner' by Katharine at PicsForDesign

You can purchase it HERE

Mask of your choice.

I am using MPM_mask05 by Millie's PSP Madness.

Font of your choice.

I am using the font 'Sweetly Broken'.

Program used: Jasc Paint Shop Pro 9

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This tutorial is written with the understanding that the user has a good working knowledge of PSP.

This tutorial is written by me, and any similarities is strictly coincidental.

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Let's begin!

Open a 600x600 new image canvas – transparent background.

Open element MagicHeart_f006 and re-size to 432x432.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open paper MagicHeart_p005 and re-size to 360x360.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Move paper layer to below element MagicHeart_f006.

Position as you like.

Using your eraser tool, erase the parts of the paper that is sticking out from the outside of element MagicHeart_f006.

Open your tube and re-size to 375x466.

Copy and paste as a new layer to canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element MagicHeart_e044 and re-size to 286x256.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position to the left some and then duplicate. Mirror.

Merger the two like items together.

Position as you like.

Open element MagicHeart_e064 and re-size to 286x202.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Duplicate. Mirror.

Open element MagicHeart_e049 and re-size to 68x131.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Duplicate. Mirror.

Open element MagicHeart_e040 and re-size to 62x86.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element MagicHeart_e076 and re-size to 155x156.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element MagicHeart_e029 and re-size to 94x143.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element MagicHeart_e074 and re-size to 263x131..

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element MagicHeart_e047 and re-size to 190x57.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Position as you like.

Open element MagicHeart_e043 and re-size to 95x46.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element MagicHeart_e028 and re-size to 256x72.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Duplicate. Mirror.

Open paper MagicHeart_p012 and re-size to 600x600.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Move that layer to very bottom.

Apply mask of choice.

I am using MPM_mask05 by Millie's PSP Madness.

Merge group.

Now add a drop shadow to all your elements and tube (except for the paper) to your liking.

Adding a drop shadow will make your tag pop instead of giving it that flat look.

I used these settings: 3, 2, 60, 5.

Add your copyright information and your license number to your tag.

I use 'Arial' font size 8 to do mine in the color black. I also used the plugin of Eye Candy Gradient Glow with a width of 3 to go around my copyright and license information in the color choice of white.

Merge visible layers together. Give your creation a name and save as a blank copy.

Now, add a name to your tag in your font of choice.

I used font 'Sweetly Broken' in size 36. Color choice was black.

Merge down and re-save.

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Hey all!

Sorry I disappeared for a bit. Life brought up some rough patches and I had to work through them, and then my computer decided it wanted to play games and I lost everything - all my tubes, kits, pictures - you name it, I lost it. So I'm still working on getting things back, but I am also trying to get back into the swing of things too. 

And today I have a couple CT tags to show-off.

Featuring the artwork of StellaFelice from PicsForDesign using the tube called 'Police Girl'.

You can find her here:

http://picsfordesign.com/en/catalogue/id_116406_police_girl.pix

I used an awesome kit by HaniaDesign called 'Kato Police' and you can find that kit here:

http://haniadesign.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=50_51&products_id=734

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Beach Beauty

Tutorial by: Edith's Creativeness

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Scrapkit 'Escape' by Kirsty's Scraps at The PSP Project

You can get this kit HERE

Tube 'Gold Coast Mermaid' by Jenna Lee at The PSP Project

You can purchase it HERE

Mask of your choice.
I am using WLS_Mask302 by WeeScotsLass

Font of your choice.
I am using the font 'Anacondas'.

Program used: Jasc Paint Shop Pro 9

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This tutorial is written with the understanding that the user has a good working knowledge of PSP.

This tutorial is written by me, and any similarities is strictly coincidental.

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Let's begin!

Open a 600x600 new image canvas – transparent background.

Open frame 6 and re-size to 325x312.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Using your selection tool, click inside of your frame 6.

Go to selections, modify, expand. And expand by 10 pixels.

Open paper 6.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Go to selections, and invert.

Hit delete on your keyboard.

Open the boat element and re-size to 125x40.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like into selected area.

Hit delete on you keyboard.

Open the clouds element and re-size to 225x176.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like into selected area.

Hit delete on your keyboard.

Got to selections, and select none.

Bring your frame layer to just above your cloud layer.

Open your tube and re-size to 520x448.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open the sandpaper paper and re-size to 450x100.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Duplicate. Move up some.

Merge layer down.

Duplicate. Flip layer.

Merge layer down.

Position as you like.

Using your eraser tool, change it to the 'background eraser tool' setting.

Using it to erase the edges of the paper so that it looks more like your tube is laying on sand. Use my tag above for an example.

Open the element bottles and re-size to 140x150.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element bag of shells and re-size to 98x120.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element seagull and re-size to 147x105.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element shell5 and re-size to 60x42.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element starfish and re-size to 80x62.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element message in a bottle and re-size to 74x100.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element netting and re-size to 275x210.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element string and re-size to 75x158.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element shell3 and re-size to 78x53.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element pearl and re-size to 38x38.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open paper 4 and re-size to 600x600.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Move that layer to very bottom.

Apply mask of choice.

I am using WLS_Mask302 by WeeScotsLass.

Merge group.

Now add a drop shadow to all your elements and tube (except for the paper and the tubes under the frame) to your liking.

Adding a drop shadow will make your tag pop instead of giving it that flat look.

I used these settings: 3, 2, 60, 5.

Add your copyright information and your license number to your tag.

I use 'Arial' font size 8 to do mine in the color black. I also used the plugin of Eye Candy Gradient Glow with a width of 6 to go around my copyright and license information in the color choice of 91c3c8.

Merge visible layers together. Give your creation a name and save as a blank copy.

Now, add a name to your tag in your font of choice.

I used font 'Anacondas' in size 48. Color choice was 005681.

Merge down and re-save.

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I have a CT tag to show off today.

Using a beautiful kit called 'Finding Me' by WDDesignz.

You can get it here:

http://whisprddesignz.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_31&products_id=3717

I used a tube by Zindy called 'Pretty in Blue'

You can find it here:

http://zindy-zone.dk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41_46&products_id=1890

Here is a preview of the kit:

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Fairy Wonder

Tutorial by: Edith's Creativeness

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Scrapkit 'Fairy Queen' by HaniaDesign

You can purchase it HERE

Tube 'Winter Fairy' by Katharine at PicsForDesign

You can purchase it HERE

Mask of your choice.
I am using MPM_mask05 by Millie's PSP Madness.

Font of your choice.
I am using the font 'CAC Shishoni Brush'.

Program used: Jasc Paint Shop Pro 9

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This tutorial is written with the understanding that the user has a good working knowledge of PSP.

This tutorial is written by me, and any similarities is strictly coincidental.

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Let's begin!

Open a 600x600 new image canvas – transparent background.

Open your tube and re-size to 500x378

Copy and paste as a new layer to canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 63 and re-size to 536x498.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Move below your tube.

Position as you like.

Open element 57 and re-size to 137x142.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 85 and re-size to 64x183.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 72 and re-size to 84x83.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Duplicate.

Position as you like.

Duplicate.

Position as you like.

Open element 6 and re-size to 376x85.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Duplicate. Move to the left some.

Merge layer down.

Duplicate.

Move layer up some so that it looks like your tube is sitting on it.

See my tag above for example.

Mirror image.

Open element 10 and re-size to 76x338.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 5.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 18 and re-size to 370x350.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Duplicate.

Position as you like.

Duplicate.

Position as you like.

Open element 60 and re-size to 303x94.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 61 and re-size to 89x71.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Mirror. Position as you like.

Open element 30 and re-size to 85x142.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 62 and re-size to 30x120.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open paper 9.

Copy and paste as a new layer to canvas.

Move that layer to very bottom.

Apply mask of choice.

I am using MPM_mask05 by Millie's PSP Madness.

Merge group.

Move it to the right a little.

Duplicate. Mirror.

Now add a drop shadow to all your elements and tube (except for the paper) to your liking.

Adding a drop shadow will make your tag pop instead of giving it that flat look.

I used these settings: 3, 2, 60, 5.

Add your copyright information and your license number to your tag.

I use 'Arial' font size 8 to do mine in the color black. I also used the plugin of Eye Candy Gradient Glow with a width of 5 to go around my copyright and license information in the color choice of bfb478.

Merge visible layers together. Give your creation a name and save as a blank copy.

Now, add a name to your tag in your font of choice.

I used font 'CAC Shishoni Brush' in size 36. Color choice was black.

Merge down and re-save.

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I have a couple CT tags to show-off.

Using a tube called 'Emma' by Stella Felice from PicsForDesign.

You can get her here:

http://picsfordesign.com/catalogue/id_115467_emma.pix

The first tag was made with a kit by Amy Marie called '4 of 2014'.

You can get it here:

http://amymarieskits.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=678

The second tag was made with another kit by Amy Marie called '5 of 2014'.

You can get it here:

http://amymarieskits.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=684

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Our Love

Tutorial by: Edith's Creativeness

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Scrapkit 'Olivia' by Hania's Design

You can purchase this HERE

Tube 'Olivia' by StellaFelice7 at PicsForDesign

You can purchase it HERE

Mask of your choice.
I am using WLS_Mask302 by WeeScottsLass.

Font of your choice.
I am using the font 'Milk & Cereal'.

Program used: Jasc Paint Shop Pro 9

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This tutorial is written with the understanding that the user has a good working knowledge of PSP.

This tutorial is written by me, and any similarities is strictly coincidental.

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Let's begin!

Open a 600x600 new image canvas – transparent background.

Open element 105 and re-size to 480x410.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Using your selection tool, click inside your frame.

Go to selections, modify, expand. Expand 5 pixel.

Open your tube and re-size to 1300x1500.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like within the selected area.

Go to selections, invert. Hit delete on your keyboard.

DO NOT DE-SELECT YET!

Open up paper 10 and re-size to 375x375.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like within the selected area.

Hit delete on your keyboard.

Go to selections and select none.

Move your frame to the top, and your paper to the bottom.

Make the tube layer your active layer.

Duplicate your tube layer.

Make the top tube layer active.

Go to adjust, blur, gaussian blur.

Give it a radius of 10.

Now to to properties, and change the blend mode to overlay.

Make the bottom tube active.

Go to properties, and change the blend mode to luminance (legacy).

Lower the opacity to 75.

Hit ok.

Make your frame layer your active layer.

Open your tube again, and re-size to 468x540.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 61 and re-size to 235x386.

Mirror.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 97 and re-size to 83x63.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 15 and re-size to 149x84.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 33 and re-size to 148x180.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 62 and re-size to 119x99.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 55 and re-size to 130x162.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 60 and re-size to 233x63.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 36 and re-size to 100x83.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Duplicate.

Position as you like.

Open element 4 and re-size to 117x128.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Open element 57 and re-size to 138x102.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Position as you like.

Duplicate. Mirror.

Position as you like

Go to original image and re-size again to 110x81.

Copy and paste as a new layer onto canvas.

Mirror.

Position as you like.

Open paper 12 and re-size to 600x600.

Copy and paste as a new layer to canvas.

Move that layer to very bottom.

Apply mask of choice.

I am using WLS_Mask302 by WeeScottsLass.

Merge group.

Duplicate. Mirror.

Now add a drop shadow to all your elements and tube (except for the paper) to your liking.

Adding a drop shadow will make your tag pop instead of giving it that flat look.

I used these settings: 3, 2, 60, 5.

Merge visible.

Add your copyright information and your license number to your tag.

I use 'Arial' font size 8 to do mine in the color black. I also used the plugin of Eye Candy Gradient Glow with a width of 5 to go around my copyright and license information in the color choice of dcafa6.

Merge visible layers together. Give your creation a name and save as a blank copy.

Now, add a name to your tag in your font of choice.

I used font 'Milk & Cereal' in size 30. Color choice was 54271c. And I gave the font a bold style to it.

Merge down and re-save.

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