Around Tha Way

This awesome CT/PTU tag was done for Jackie's Jewels using her Around Tha Way scrap kit.

The creation of this tutorial is my own any resemblance to any other tutorial is strictly a coincidence.

Do not copy this tutorial or claim it as your own. If you would like to share it, please share the link to blog ONLY.

This tutorial was written using Adobe Photoshop CS5 and is for those with a working knowledge of Photoshop. This tutorial can be adapted for anyone with a working knowledge of PSP.

Before we start, I would like to remind you to save frequently. This is in case your program closes on you as mine is known to do. J  I save as a .psd file. This keeps your elements in layers instead of merging everything the way a .png file does. I also I do not say copy and paste your element onto your canvas. In photoshop, it is possible to drag and drop. But if you are more comfortable copying and pasting, then by all means do what is easier for you. I also use a white background while I’m making my tag but I delete it when I am finished.

Supplies needed:

Around Tha Way scrap kit from Jackie’s Jewels. You can find where to buy it here.

The tube I’m using is Alcid, an exclusive from PicsForDesign. You have to buy a membership to the Exclusive Club to get it. You can get it here. Remember, you cannot use any tubes without a license.

Mask: Distorted mask made by me. You can get it here.

Font used is Gimme Danger.

Okay, let’s get started.

Open a canvas 500x500.

Create your mask using paper 9. Place in the center of your canvas or to your liking.

E22: Reduce 43.3%. Place in the middle of your canvas towards the top.

E32: Reduce Width – 87.6%. Height – 71.1% Place flush against the right side of your canvas at the bottom. It will be slightly off the canvas on the left side.

E06: Reduce 75.2%. Place at the top of E22 putting it under the layer. It’s supposed to look as if it’s behind the wall.

E52: Reduce 89.0%. Center it on your canvas. This element will be placed between elements E22 & E06. Add a drop shadow.

E35: Reduce 76.4%. Place on the left side of your canvas. Add a drop shadow.

E79: Reduce 20.0%. Place near the lower right of your canvas. Add a drop shadow.

E40: Reduce 32.6%. Place in the lower left corner of your canvas. Add a drop shadow.

E24: Reduce 29.2%. Place in the lower right corner of your canvas. Add a drop shadow.

E20: Reduce 22.2%. Place centered at the bottom of your canvas.

E75: Reduce 45.9%. Place on the lower right of your canvas to your liking. Add a drop shadow.

E28: Reduce 40.1%. Place slightly to the left of element 75. It will be off the canvas at the bottom. Add a drop shadow.

E72: Reduce 21.6%. Place on top of element 40. Add a drop shadow and outer glow.

E33: Reduce 27.2. Place in the lower left corner of your canvas. Add a drop shadow.

Open your tube, reduce it to your liking and place it towards the left side of your canvas. Add a drop shadow.

Type the name. Color is 07385F. Size 27.17 points.

Open your Blending Options.

Check Drop Shadow:

Blend mode: Multiply, color 000000.

Opacity: 75%

Angle: 179

Uncheck Global light

Distance: 2

Spread: 0

Size: 4

Check Stroke size 1 Color is BCDFFC. Place the name on the top right of your canvas.

Add your license and your watermark. Delete the white background if you used one, save as .png and you are done.

I hope this tutorial was easy to follow. Again, you do not have to follow this step by step. Add your own touch to it.