Kaci's Kits and Kadoodles

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Gothic Love featuring Gothic Hearts & Zindy

11:57 AM | Posted by Mommie2myboys | Edit Post

This tutorial was written entirely by me, using PSP9, any resemblance to any other is purely coincidental.

This tutorial should work with any version of PSP.

This tutorial is written with the belief that you have a working knowledge of PSP, but is also suitable for beginners.

Materials you will need:

Scrap Kit of choice, I used Gothic Heart by CBJ Scraps.

Tubes of choice, I used the art of ©Zindy S. D. Nielsen which requires a license which may be purchased at Zindy Zone Store.

Mask of choice, I used NikMask10, and you may purchase it here.

Font of choice, I used Black Chancery.

Filters:

EyeCandy4000 ~~ Gradient Glow

Xero ~~ Radiance

Let's begin.

Open a new image, 750x750 you will re-size later.

Begin with sparkles from your kit, copy and paste several layers around on your image to scatter them around evenly then merge visible.

(Layers, Merge, Merge visible)

Copy and paste your paper choice into the image then apply your mask (Layers, Load/save mask, Load mask from disk).

Merge the group (Layers, merge, Merge group).

Choose words elements from your kit and place above the mask layer and re-size as necessary, apply the same mask and merge the group.

Place your first tube as desired add a drop shadow of choice I used 6,6,60,12. Then apply Radiance with these settings:

Add a gradient glow with these settings:

Now Place your second tube as desired and apply the same drop shadow then radiance with these settings:

Add a gradient glow. You may adjust the gradient glow as needed to fit your needs on all of the elements and tubes this applies to Radiance as well. Sometimes you need to adjust the settings to suit your tube or your element.

Begin to place your elements round your tubes as needed.

For your frame element re-size and position as desired.

Re-size your tubes down to fit the frame.

On the frame layer use your magic wand tool and the shift key to select inside each of the frames.

Position your tubes "in" the frame using your erase tool to erase any overlapping bits then merge the layers and invert and delete.(Shift+Ctrl+I) then click delete. Select None or Ctrl D.

Move the small tube layer beneath the frame layer and duplicate.

On the original layer change the properties to Luminance.

On the duplicate layer add a gaussian blur of 2 (Adjust, blur, Gaussian blur) then change prperties to overlay.

Adjust the transparency to 80 or whatever your choice is.

Continue placing your elements as desired using duplicates and your erase tool to help blend the elements as desired.

You may also use your Radiance or gradient glow filter to help certain elements pop.

To adust the colors/hue of elements to compliment your tubes you may use the manual color correction or the colorize tool.

Play with your filters to achieve your vision.

Once you have achieved the desired reult, re-size, add your copyright and your name.

You have now completed this tutorial, thanks for giving it a try.

Friday, October 12, 2012

Whatever Cupcake featuring Cupcake Attitude & Kaci McVay

11:02 PM | Posted by Mommie2myboys | Edit Post

This tutorial was written entirely by me, using PSP9, any resemblance to any other is purely coincidental.

This tutorial should work with any version of PSP.

This tutorial is written with the belief that you have a working knowledge of PSP, but is also suitable for beginners.

Materials you will need:

Scrap Kit of choice, I used Cupcake Attitude by Wicked Princess Scraps.

Tube of choice, I used the art of ©Kaci McVay which requires a license which may be purchased at TPP.

Mask of choice, I used mymask30, and if this is your work, please contact me so I can credit you.

Font of choice, I used Fraggle.

Word Art of choice or you may use this from me.

Filters:

Xero ~~ Porcelain

EyeCandy 4000 ~~ Gradient Glow

Mura Meister ~~ Copies

Let's begin.

Open a new image, 750x750 you will re-size later.

Copy and paste a paper from your kit into your image and apply your mask.

Merge your group.

Add a fire element from your kit and apply Copies with these settings:

Apply your mask to this layer and merge group.

Duplicate and re-size 80 and move up some to make a good blend.

Place your tube as desired and add a drop shadow of 6,6,55,14 or one of your choice then apply Porcelain with these settings:

Duplicate your tube and close your duplicate layer.

Apply your mask to the original layer and merge the group.

Open the duplicate tube layer and erase the bits around the mask at the bottom so there is nothing at the bottom.

Begin to add your elements around your tube.

Add a drop shadow and a gradient glow of choice or with these settings:

You may add these filters to any or all elements and make changes as desired.

You need to choose a word art or make one to go with one from the kit, I have supplied what I made for this tag if you'd like.

Merge your word art with one of the word elements from the kit, you may use my tag as a guide.

Apply your filters to the elements as desired to make it pop as you'd like.

When you've achieved the desired effect, re-size, add your copyright and your name.

You have now completed my tutorial, thank you for giving it a try.

I Did featuring I Do and Deacon Black (PTU)

6:04 PM | Posted by Mommie2myboys | Edit Post

This tutorial was written entirely by me, using PSP9, any resemblance to any other is purely coincidental.

This tutorial should work with any version of PSP.

This tutorial is written with the belief that you have a working knowledge of PSP, but is also suitable for beginners.

Materials you will need:

Scrap Kit of choice, I used I Do by Gina's Gems Scraps.

Tube of choice, I used the art of ©Deacon Black which requires a license which may be purchased at CDO.

Mask of choice, I used mymask38, and if this is your work, please contact me so I can credit you.

Font of choice, I used Bickham Script Fancy.

Filters:

Xero ~ Porcelain

Xero ~ Radiance

EyeCandy 4000 ~ Gradient Glow

Let's begin.

Open a new image, 750x750 you will re-size later.

Copy and paste as a new layer into your image a paper from your kit.

Apply your mask (Layers, load/save mask, Load mask from disk).

Merge the group (Layers, Merge, Merge group).

Add a Gradient Glow with these settings:

Copy and paste a frame from your kit into your image above the mask layer.

Using your magic wand tool while holding down the shift button click inside each of the frame openings

(being sure to select even the smallest space).

Expand your area by 4 (Selections, Modify, Expand).

Copy and paste a complimentary paper from your kit beneath the frame layer and invert then delete.

(Selections, invert, then the delete button, select none)

On your frame layer add a drop shadow 6,6,55,14 then add the same gradient glow or one of choice.

Now place your tube add a drop shadow and apply Porcelain with these settings:

Then apply Radiance with these settings:

Duplicate the tube and move one layer beneath the frame layer, then using your erase tool erase all bits on both layers outside the frame.

Now using the magic wand tool again click on the second opening... if you used a dual frame, and select inside the frame.

Place a re-sized smaller copy of your tube then invert, and delete. Add a drop shadow of choice or same as above. Duplicate.

On the first layer of the smaller tube Change properties to Luminance (Legacy).

On the duplicate layer change properties to overlay and adjust transparency as desired between 45-60.

Add your other elements as desired, and re-size, add a drop shadow, gradient glow and adjust transparency as necessary.

Use your erase tool on elements to help them blend and intertwine , most of all have fun with it!

Once you've achieved your desired result re-size, add your copyright and your name.

You have completed this tutorial, thanks for giving it a try.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Bootiful Concoction featuring You're Bootiful & Amy Matthews

2:26 PM | Posted by Mommie2myboys | Edit Post

This tutorial was written entirely by me, using PSP9, any resemblance to any other is purely coincidental.

This tutorial should work with any version of PSP.

This tutorial is written with the belief that you have a working knowledge of PSP, but is also suitable for beginners.

Materials you will need:

Scrap Kit of choice, I used You're Bootiful by Crafted by Gina.

Tube of choice, I used the art of ©Amy Matthews which requires a license which may be purchased at CDO.

Mask of choice, I used Mask199_Kreations8686, and if this is your work please contact me so I can credit you.

Font of choice, I used .

Filters:

Xero ~~ Radiance

EyeCandy4000 ~~ Gradient glow

EyeCandy 5 Nature ~~ Water Drops & Fire

Xero ~~ Soft Mood

Let's begin.

Open a new image, 750x750

Copy and paste a paper from your kit into your image and apply your mask.(Layers, Load/save mask, Load from disk)

Merge your group (Layers, Merge, merge group)

Next place your tree element and re-size 125 duplicate and keep duplicate layer on the top then go back to the original layer.

Place your cabin element then merge this layer with your original tree layer and apply SoftMood with these settings:

Now apply the same mask to the merged layer.

Go to the duplicate tree layer and reopen add a drop shadow of choice I used 5,5,50,13.

Using your erase tool erase the edges of the duplicate tree layer to remove hard edges and blend with the tree on the mask layer.

You may use my tag as a guide if you'd like.

Place your tube as desired and add a drop shadow then apply Radiance with these settings:

Next add a gradient glow of choice or you may use these settings:

Now begin placing other elements of choice adding a drop shadow of choice and adjusting transparency as necessary.

If you use the cauldron as one of your elements you may "fill" it by taking the drips element and re-size as desired then using the deform tool "compress" it.

Next you add a Gaussian blur of 3, then you apply Water Drops with these settings:

You may repeat this step as needed using random seed on the Water Drops filter.

Next take your drips element and re-size 40 then add another layer of drops re-sized 30 and position as desired and merge the layers.

Using the mesh tool adjust the cure of your drips to suit your vision.

Next add another drips element and free rotate to the left 90 re-size as desired.

Using your erase tool erase all but one of the drips then position above the other drips layer and using the mesh adjust the cure of the layer to "spill over" the drips layer.

Add a desired drop shadow to both layers.

Now using the free hand selection tool select a small area beneath the cauldron layer and create a new raster.

Apply the Fire filter with these settings:

Then apply again to the same layer hitting random seed.

Place more elements as desired re-sizing and applying a Drop Shadow when necessary and applying any of the filters to enhance your elements.

Re-size your tag, add your copyright and your name, you have now completed my tutorial.

Thank you for giving it a try.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Dreaming a Cure featuring I Believe~ BCA Collection with Zindy

11:20 AM | Posted by Mommie2myboys | Edit Post

This tutorial was written entirely by me, using PSP9, any resemblance to any other is purely coincidental.

This tutorial should work with any version of PSP.

This tutorial is written with the belief that you have a working knowledge of PSP, but is also suitable for beginners.

Materials you will need:

Scrap Kit of choice, I used I Believe BCA Collection by CBJ Scraps.

Mask of choice, I used KBH_2012_Mask5, by me and you may download it here.

Font of choice, I used Billy Argel Font.

Filters:

Xero ~ Radiance

Xero ~ Porcelain

EyeCandy ~ Gradient Glow

Let's begin.

Open a new image, 750x750

Copy and paste a paper from your kit into your image and apply your mask (Layers, Load/Save Mask).

Merge the group together (Merge, merge group).

Now place a frame from your kit into the image and re-size as necessary. I re-sized 67.

Add a drop shadow of choice, I used 5,5,50,10.

Place your tube of choice, and add your same drop shadow then apply Radiance with these settings:

Duplicate. Move the original tube layer beneath the frame layer, and the duplicate above the frame layer.

Using your erase tool, erase the edges and the parts of the tube "outside" the frame.

Once you've done this duplicate this tube layer and apply a Gaussian Blur of 3 then change the properties to overlay.

Begin to place your elements re-size as necessary between 20 & 60.

Apply Radiance using the same settings of any element desired to help make it pop.

You may also apply Porcelain to elements, like the butterflies to help them to stand out, with these settings:

If you choose you may add a gradient glow to various elements and your name with these settings:

Once you've finished placing your elements as desired, re-size your tag, add your copyright and your name.

You've now completed my tutorial. Thank you for giving it a try.

Remember to:

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Spookatacular Class featuring Spooktacular Academy & Ismael Rac

4:09 PM | Posted by Mommie2myboys | Edit Post

This tutorial was written entirely by me, using PSP9, any resemblance to any other is purely coincidental.

This tutorial should work with any version of PSP.

This tutorial is written with the belief that you have a working knowledge of PSP, but is also suitable for beginners.

Materials you will need:

Scrap Kit of choice, I used Spookatacular Academy by Wicked Princess Scraps.

Masks of choice, I used Mask Strikout_SHVC and MontiCircleMask, you may get Monti's mask here,

and if the other mask is your work, please contact me so I can credit you.

Font of choice, I used JackLanternBB.

Filter:

Xero - Radiance

EyeCandy4000 - Gradient Glow

Let's begin.

Open a new image, 750x750

Copy and paste as a new layer into your image a paper from your kit.

Apply your first mask choice (Mask Strikout_SHVC) then merge the group.

now apply the second mask (MontiCircleMask) and merge group, then merge down.

Begin by placing some of your elements.

I started with the locker, and the desk and added a drop shadow of 6,6,60,16.

If you choose to go the way I went, feel free to add the same elements, or go your own way.

When adding your ghost elements adjust the transparency to 70.

Re-size your elements between 20-60 and use your deform tool as necessary.

Place your tube and position as desired.Add your drop shadow, then apply Radiance with these settings:

Duplicate the tube layer, and add a Gaussian Blur of 5 and change the properties to Soft Light.

You may add the radiance settings to any of your elements to make them pop.

You may also add a gradient glow to your ghost elements with these settings:

Now add a gradient glow to the tube and ghost elements with these settings:

Re-size add your copyright and your name.

You have completed my tutorial.

Freebie Cluster and extras featuring Friends Collection

12:24 PM | Posted by Mommie2myboys | Edit Post

Here is the new cluster from the fabulous Friends Collection by CBJ Scraps that you can find in the ZindyZone Store. to save the cluster simply click on it to enlarge and save image as.

You may click on either of the images below to download the extras of that tag.

Kaci's Kits & Kadoodles

Hi, I'm Kaci. Nope not that Kaci, the other one. I am still fairly new to PSPing compared to some and I love it!! I want to continue to learn so I can get better and continue making my own scrap kits. I love to make new friends so stop by and visit my little corner over here.

I'm still learning to blog too, so be patient while I figure this out, and I'm learning to do blog layouts, lol. I'm happy to have a few followers and look forward to more.

I've recently ventured into Digital scrap-booking store ownership with friends, so feel free to check out the links on the page.

I also love to knit, crochet (not really good at that just yet), read, cook, bake and learn new things. Most of what I post will probably be PSP related, but Iwill occasionally vent here too. Please leave a comment let me know what you think or if you want me to try something for a freebie.

I would love to see the results of my tutorials if you want to share. Please email them to me at kaciskitsnkadoodles@gmail.com. I look forward to seeing results of my tuts so come on email me lol!!!