Tube of Choice - I'm using one by © Cane Hoyer which
can be found @ MPT
Scrapkit - I'm using a fabulous FTU kit by Digicats (and Dogs)
http://digicats.blogspot.com - Thank you xx
It was part of a superb Fangtasia Blog Train and at
the time of this tutorial going up, it was freely available at
her blogsite HERE
Note: if it's not available when you come to do this tut, I can't actually
do anything about that xx But hopefully, it'll be up for a while :)
Mask - yup, it's Chelle's WSL_Mask220 which is fantastic!
If you haven't got it, you can get it at Chelle's site HERE
Xenofex 2 Lightning
Filters Unlimited 2 - Photo Aging Kit
Additional scraps if liked or needed.
I used some cool GelGlitters from Bel Vidotti.
And yes, I managed to get her on my tag credits too...but
I think I'm drawing at the line at no more that two
scrap designers in my tag credits!?! lol!!!
Otherwise this is going to start getting completely daft
(just my own opinion, lovely folks xx)
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Right then ladies, the usual first...need a remind?
OK - New Image, 600 x 600 pixels, Add New Layer, Floodfill White
then
Floodfill a new layer with Black and another colour
of your choice Gradient
I used Red and Black Foreground/Background gradient
Angle 45 and Repeats 3
Floodfilled the layer
and then
I went to Filters Unlimited 2, Photo Aging Kit, Old Colour and applied that
to the layer
Open DCD_Fog
Image, Resize, 75% Smartsize
C&P
Move over to the Left side of the tag
Duplicate
Image
Mirror
Image
Flip
Merge the two fog layers together
Important: Crop to the canvas size as there will
be excess fog outside the canvas and
the mask won't apply properly if this happens
So, now
Apply Chelle's fabby mask WSL_Mask220
Layers, Merge Group
and also
apply this mask to the Floodfilled layer
Open Spooky Tree 5
Image, Resize 60%
C&P
Position as mine
Open Tombstone 02
Image, Resize 40%
C&P
Position as mine
Open the Leaves Border
Image, Resize 70%
C&P
Make sure it's above the tree layer but below the tombstone layer
Position lined up over the tree at the bottom
Duplicate
Image
Mirror
and apply the Old Colour filter to both of these layers
Open Skull Candle Black
Image, Resize 40%
C&P
Position as mine
Now at this point, add any more bits and bobs you
might like to use
I added some Gel Glitter by Bel Viddoti to this tag of mine
which I obtained from a fantastic kit she made for a challenge over @ Creative Misfits
and which - I believe - is still on both her blog and the Misfits blog too.
But, use what you have at your disposal if you'd prefer or have something
that will go well with the theme.
Right then, add a dropshadow to all of the element layers
(Don't add it to the fog or masked floodfill layer)
I used my current fave of mine - 2, 2, 45.00, 5.00 but
it's pretty gopping so you might want a more subtle one.
You choose :)
OK
Now
Let's add some lightning to the fog layer
do this by activating the fog layer
Then
Xenofex 2 Lightning
look for the preset Old Horror Movie
and
Drop the Arc Thickness Slider to 10
and click on the Glow tab in there
Drop the flash size to 0
Now, you'll need to move the position of the Lightning before you apply
so in the big Preview
Left Click and hold on the top left start point of the lightning
and now drag it down so it's more on the Fog layer bit?
cool huh!? lol!!
Do the same to the bottom right end point of the lightning (you find this by moving the
small preview square which is outlined in red)
Click OK to apply
See what it looks like?
Is it in the right place for you?
Mine was just behind the tree so the start point was nice and hidden
IF it's not - simply click Undo in PSP
then go back into Xenofex and retry your placement and apply again
You can add it a couple of times for emphasis if you'd like
or perhaps a couple of flashes in different places
Whatever you'd like - see what looks best :)
OK
Last bits now...
Add your tube
Resize and place where looks best
Finish off the tube in a style of your liking
(Missy Minx, I can't stop using your way babes lol!!)
and add a shadow of your choice
Now add your name in a spooky font and finish of choice
I used a purchased glitter fill which I can't share - sorry xx
But, see what you've got in your stash and add your name
And apply dropshadow as before
Now add artist copyright info etc
Crop the canvas
Delete the White
and save as Transparent PNG
Finished! Hope you
enjoyed my tutorial
