Whisper In The Wind Designs : Stagecoach by Kim's Korner- Tag, Tut, & FREEBIE Cluster Frame

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Stagecoach by Kim's Korner- Tag, Tut, & FREEBIE Cluster Frame

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Tutorial using the Stagecoach scrap kit by Kim's Korner

Supplies Needed

Paint Shop Pro - I am using X5, but any should do

The Stagecoach scrap kit, which can be purchased at Scrappin Naturally HERE

Any mask of your choosing, I chose a mask from PsP-Pals

Any color or gradient and font of your choosing

Okay, let's begin. The first thing you will need to do, is to start a new image in Paint Shop Pro (PSP for short). To do this, look at the top left corner, and click on FILE>NEW> a pop up will open...set width and height to 600, make background white, and make sure the transparent box is not checked. Click okay, and you now have a blank size base for your tag, already sized and ready to go.

***(NOTE: there is a layers menu on the right side of your screen..if u do not see it then look up top and click VIEW>PALETTES>LAYERS and it will open up...u use this layer to bring things to the front..say for example u put a shoe on the tag but it went behind a bucket and u want it in front of the bucket...while holding the left click button on your mouse or touch pad down, you would slide the shoe to the layer the bucket is on..it would now be in the front...use this anytime u want to bring something to the forefront.)***

I have chosen a mask from PsP-Pals. Okay, in Paint Shop Pro (PSP) click FILE>OPEN>and open the mask you have chosen, then start a new image FILE>NEW>600x600 and transparent needs to be checked. Choose color or gradient on the right side layers menu; I chose a silver gradient...flood fill the new blank image with the color or gradient..the flood fill is the paint bucket shape. Now go to the top layers menu and click NEW MASK LAYER> from image...a pop up opens..click on the title of the mask you chose in the drop down menu. now go back to the side layers menu and click on the square that has the layers combined...right click it then click merge..the merge group..and voila..you have a mask layer now! :) Now, let's add a nice paper to add some color to your tag. To do this, click on FILE>OPEN> find paper #1 and open it, then click on the pick tool on the tool menu on the left (it looks like an arrow)..a white dotted line will surround the paper, now click EDIT>COPY> find the image 1 tab at the top and click on it...you will do this every time to paste new items as you want to keep building on Image 1 (this is your tag), now click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Decrease the size to fit. Slide the mask to the layer the paper is on in your side layers menu, so your mask is on top.

Now, let's add some other items to start adding depth and dimension to our tag! Click FILE>OPEN> find the bar 1 and open it Reduce the size by 35% place it on the left side of the tag. Now click FILE>OPEN> find the glass rack and open it, and then click EDIT>COPY> click on the Image 1 tab, then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Reduce the size by 35% and place it above the bar. Now click FILE>OPEN> find the girl #4 and open it, then click EDIT>COPY> click on the Image 1 tab, then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Reduce her size by 80% and place her behind the bar as a bartender...then use the side layers menu and side her to the glass rack so she is in the front of the glass rack.

Okay now click FILE>OPEN> find the stage and open it, then click EDIT>COPY>click on the Image 1 tab again then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Reduce the size by 40% and place on the right side of the tag. Okay, click FILE>OPEN>find the stripper pole and open it and then click EDIT>COPY>click on the image 1 tab and then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Reduce the size by 80% and place it centered on the stage.

Now Click FILE>OPEN>find the girl #8 and open it then click EDIT>COPY> click on the Image 1 tab again, and then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Reduce the size by 75% and duplicate over and over in the grass. Now click FILE>OPEN> find the white button with green thread, and reduce the size by 85% and place her on the left side of the stripper pole. Now Click FILE>OPEN>find the girl #7 and open it then click EDIT>COPY> click on the Image 1 tab again, and then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Reduce the size by 80% and place her on the right side of the stripper pole. Now click FILE>OPEN> find the liquor bottle 1 and open it then click EDIT>COPY> click on the Image 1 tab again and then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Decrease the size by 95% and place on the right side of the bar. Open and add all the other drinks and shaker after reducing them by 95% and place them on the bar. Use the side layers menu to slide them to the bar, so they are sitting on the bar and not hidden behind them. Now Click FILE>OPEN>find the cocktail sign and open it then click EDIT>COPY> click on the Image 1 tab again, and then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Reduce the size by 85% and place it above the glass rack. Now Click FILE>OPEN>find the speaker 2 and open it then click EDIT>COPY> click on the Image 1 tab again, and then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Reduce the size by 85% and place on the top of the stage...duplicate and flip horizontally and place it on the top on the other side.

Now Click FILE>OPEN>find the flower #5 and open it then click EDIT>COPY> click on the Image 1 tab again, and then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Reduce the size by 85% and place one in each corner. Now click FILE>OPEN> find the ribbon #1 and reduce the size by 20% and place on all 4 sides of the tag. Now Click FILE>OPEN>find the heart silver box and open it then click EDIT>COPY> click on the Image 1 tab again, and then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Reduce the size by 90% and place one in the center of each corner flower...make sure you flip it horizontally..so the sides are different directions. Now click FILE>OPEN> find the silver duffle bag and open it then click EDIT>COPY> click on the Image 1 tab again and then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Decrease the size by 80% and place it angled between the bar and the stage. Now Click FILE>OPEN>find the light element and open it then click EDIT>COPY> click on the Image 1 tab again, and then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Leave size as is and place it on the stage area...flip it horizontally. Now Click FILE>OPEN>find the glitter swirl and open it then click EDIT>COPY> click on the Image 1 tab again, and then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Leave the size as is and place it on the stage side...duplicate and move it slightly 3 times...now use the side layers menu and slide it to the bottom so the sparkles are behind the strippers and the pole.

Now Click FILE>OPEN>find the pink swirl and open it then click EDIT>COPY> click on the Image 1 tab again, and then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Leave the size as is and place it on the stage area...repeat the process you used for the glitter swirls. Now click FILE>OPEN> find the silver cap, and reduce the size by 85% and angle it on the bag. Now Click FILE>OPEN>find the pink handcuffs and open it then click EDIT>COPY> click on the Image 1 tab again, and then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Reduce the size by 90% and place them on the bag. Now click FILE>OPEN> find the back stage pass and open it then click EDIT>COPY> click on the Image 1 tab again and then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Decrease the size by 95% and place it on the hat. Now Click FILE>OPEN>find the cuff and open it then click EDIT>COPY> click on the Image 1 tab again, and then click EDIT>PASTE AS NEW LAYER. Reduce the size by 95% and place it to the right of the hat.

You did it! You now have finished this tag. You will need to add copy wright info to your tag, as it is the law. Finally, add a name in any font and color of your choosing.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. If you did, please follow my blog and pass it along to others. If you make a tag using this tutorial, please send it to me at robynebutts@gmail.com, so I can place it on my blog.

Hugs and blessings,

Robyne

FREEBIE cluster frame that I created using the Stagecoach scrap kit by Kim's Korner, which u can buy at Scrappin Naturally HERE Feel free to snag and use, but please do not claim as your own work...kindly link back to my blog please..TY!