CT tag featuring the adorable art by

 Destiny Lauritsen using her tube 2-3.

I am showcasing her Bundle 2

which comes with a wonderful 

scrap by Ladyhawwk Designs.

Sunflowers help guide us from

summer into fall. I fondly remember

my grandfather growing them every year.

CT tag featuring the adorable art of 

Sheena Pike using her August

2018 Bonus Tube. This sweet

girl is available with a 

$10 purchase of her tubes this month.

I am also showcasing the fabulous

Bonus IB Sheena Pike August

2018 Scrap by Ladyhawwk Designs.

She is patiently waiting for her 

friends to arrive for the tea party.

They are all dressing up with their

favorite flowers to celebrate.

CT tag featuring the beautiful art of 

Rebecca Sinz using her tube Enlightenment.

I am also showcasing the wonderful

scrap Enlightenment by Honored Scraps.

Listen to the quietness of the butterflies.

In their graceful movements, you 

can calm yourself & your thoughts.

Peace comes from within but butterflies

can guide you on the path to it.

CT tag featuring the stunning art of

Barbara Jensen using her layered tube

97-2 Harley. This mischievous

lady comes with lots of 

layer options to customize her.
And right now, pack 97
comes with 4 tubes for the price of 3!!

she seeks to cause mischief.

Take care not to cross her path,

as it isn't wise to play along with her.

CT tag featuring the gorgeous art of

Barbara Jensen using her tube

97-1 Blue Tattoo. This beauty comes with

lots of options & layers to customize her.

Pack 97 contains 4 stunning

tubes for the price of a 3 pack!! I am also 

showcasing the yummilicious

scrap Sweet Tooth by Ladyhawwk Designs.

Desserts & sweet treats tempt her with their

color & flavor. She knows she shouldn't

but a treat or two won't hurt. And they 

do so bring her a bite or two of happiness.

CT tag featuring the magical art of 

Sheena Pike using her tube 31-3.

I am also showcasing the wonderful

scrap Happy Autumn by Tasha's Playground.

Autumn is the time of year her colors

shine brightest. Her magic takes on an

extra shade of glow from happiness.

As the leaves fall & decorate the ground,

the crunch of them bring a smile to

her face.

CT wallpaper featuring the wonderful scrap

Whimsy by Irish Princess Designs. I am

also showcasing the art of Sheena Pike.

The wallpaper is 1920x1080 &

available here. This gorgeous flamingo

can't help but fluff her feathers & show

off her color to the world.

CT tag featuring the stunning art of 

Enys Guerrero using her August 

2018 Bonus Tube. She is available 

with a $10 purchase of her tubes this month.

I am also showcasing the Inspired By

scrap by Chaos Priestess which compliments

the tube oh so perfectly. Everyone knows 

the tale of Ariel & her magical song. But there

is another mermaid with a tale to tell. But 

be warned, her song may guide you under

into turbulent waters. Many a sailor have

fallen under her dark spell & haven't 

returned to the land above.

CT tag & wallpaper featuring the adorable

art of Cuddly Rigor Mortis using her

August 2018 Bonus tube. You can

receive this yummy tube by purchasing

$10 of her tubes this month!

I am also showcasing the Inspired by

Cuddly Rigor Mortis August 2018

Scrap by Creative Scraps by Crys.

The wallpaper is 1920x1080 

& available here.

I don't think this delicious little guy

would break anyone's heart. I'm sure

he tastes as yummy as he looks!

CT tag featuring the wonderful art of 

Ishika Chowdhury using her tube

 Kitty Cat Jess. She comes with various

hair & outfit colors.The love

between her & her cat runs deep.

Kitty rubs and purrs can calm

her spirit and quiet the roar of life.

This tutorial was written

August 11,2018

Any resemblance to another

tutorial is purely coincidental.

I am using the tube  9-3 of the 

Extras Pack by Howard Robinson.

Plugins: 

Mura's Meister Copies

DcSpecial Plugin - Crystal

Graphics Plus plugin - Panel Stripes

Brush Strokes - Splatter

VM Stylize - Zoom Blur

Open a 700x700 new image. Choose a tube of choice

& paste as a new layer onto your blank image.

Duplicate the layer once.

On the original tube layer, apply the plugin

Mura's Meister Copies: Wallpaper rotate.

Default settings. For my tube, I had to apply

the plugin twice to completely fill the image. 

Select your Preset shape tool - Ellipse.

Or a shape that compliments your tube. I set mine

to Oval with a Width of 3.00. I chose the color white for 

the Foreground/Stroke color & hid the Background/Fill one.

Draw out the shape to your desired size. Convert this layer to

raster & position behind your tube layer & above the Mura's layer.

Select your magic wand tool. Click inside of your shape to select it.

Selections - Modify - Expand by 2. Invert & then select your Copies

layer & press delete on your keyboard. Select none. If it helps to keep

your layers straight, you can name them - for example Copies 1.

On the same layer, apply the plugin

DcSpecial Plugin - Crystal - Settings: 

Red <> Cyan 41

Green<>Violet 88

Blue <> Yellow 18

You can adjust the color numbers to fit your tube colors.

Graphics Plus plugin - Panel Stripes - Default settings

Duplicate the layer once.You can name it something like Copies 2. On the duplicated layer, go to 

Apply the plugin Brush Strokes. Choose the Splatter option. Apply this twice.

VM Stylize - Zoom Blur - Default settings. Set the Blend Mode to Hard light.

Select your magic wand tool. Click inside of your shape to select it.

Selections - Modify - Expand by 2. Invert & then select the layer Copies 2.

Press delete on your keyboard. Select none.

Select your font tool & a font of choice. Choose a color from your tube

which maybe isnt as promient on your tag so far. Type out a single word

to fit your tag. Apply the plugin Mura's Meister Copies: Tiling.

Adjust the Tile Gap to 2. 

Move the wording layer to above your copy layers. 

Select your magic wand tool. Click inside of your shape to select it.

Selections - Modify - Expand by 2. Invert & then select the wording layer.

Press delete on your keyboard. Select none.

On the wording layer, adjust the blend mode to Hard Light. I lowered the opacity to 57 but that is optional.

Apply a drop shadow to the shape & wording layers. Merge the shape, wording & Copy layers together. Resize the layer 75% or as needed with your tube choice. Position your tube either near the top or the bottom 

of your shape. Add a drop shadow to the tube.

Crop your tag to desired size. 

Add artist information & name to your tag.

Thanks for trying my tutorial! 

CT tag featuring the beautiful art of 

Rebecca Sinz using her tube Autumn Splendor.

The goddess of Autumn brings an elegance to

the outdoors which the previous seasons do not.

The crunch of leaves awaits as do pumpkins. 

But before the hauntings shall begin, the air will

take on a chill and the leaves shall change.

My husband, Brian asked if I could 

make him a cool wallpaper for

his phone. Of course I could!

We are metal heads & he's in a band.

That means a sexy rocker chick!

We decided to use art by 

Ted Hammond tube 30-3.

You can download the wallpaper here.

CT tag featuring the stunning art of 

Briet Olga using her tube 1-2.

I am also showcasing the beautiful

gem colored scrap Birthstone:

Peridot by Tasha's Playground.

Let your beauty glow from within.

For only then, will your true beauty shine.

CT tag featuring the beautiful art of 

Verymany with their tube Fleur.

I am also showcasing the fantastic scrap

Pink Perfection by Creative Scraps by Crys.

The scrap is available at Mystical Scraps  &

Dance In The Rain Stores. 

Pink blooms come to life & she celebrates

the beautiful shades of petals.

CT tag by me featuring the beautiful art of 

Zindy using her tube Fallen Petal. I am 

also showcasing the wonderful scrap

Warm Glow by Chaos Priestess. Along 

with my tag, I also have a Cell phone

Wallpaper which is available here.

Love cannot be defined by words.

People often try but it is impossible

to truly define what it is.

CT tag featuring the awesome scrap

Rasta 450 by Freek's Creations.

It is available at Mystical Scraps & DITR stores.

Take some time to chill out & 

let the vibes of a plant calm you.

Whether it is for medical soothing

or pure enjoyment, the benefits cannot be denied.

CT tag featuring the adorable art of 

Chrissy Clark using her tube 3-3.

I am also showcasing the wonderful

scrap Back 2 School by Gimptastic.

Families & teachers aren't the only ones

preparing for schools returning.  Nurses

& psychologists are also busy getting ready.

They are an important part of taking care 

of our kids when something isn't going right.