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Saturday, August 2, 2025

Screaming Summerween

3:29 PM | Edit Post

New tag & wallpaper by me featuring the oh so spooky cute scrap Now Screaming by TKdezigns.I am also showcasing the gorgeous art of retired artist Keith Garvey.The wallpaper is 1920x1080 &is available here for download." Spooky stories and starry nights.""Eerie evenings and warm summer nights."

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Waterfall Christmas

5:46 PM | Edit Post

New tag & cluster by me featuring the oh so festive scrap So Tropi-Cute by SophisticatSimone.The cluster below is for personal use. I am also showcasing the gorgeous art of Keith Garvey.Sometimes, one needs to celebrate the holidayduring the summer. By a waterfall, whilewearing a Santa Hat. Celebrate howeveror wherever you feel the holiday spirit.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Photoshoot

1:59 PM | Edit Post

New tag & wallpaper by me featuring the gorgeousart of Keith Garvey using a retired tube. He does havelots of other beauties available for purchase.I am also showcasing the wonderful scrapPhotoshoot by Doodle by Design.The wallpaper is 1920x1080& available for download here.“You don't take a photograph, you make it.”― Ansel Adams“Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.”― Marc Riboud

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Irish Eyes

6:32 PM | Edit Post

New CT tag & snag featuring the gorgeous art of Keith Garvey using a currently retired tube.You can find his other tubes for sale at the above link. I am also showcasing the wonderfulscrap Irish Eyes by Wicked Princess. Below is a snag in case anyone wants it for wishing one anothera Happy St. Patrick's Day."It’s simply this: the Irish kiss, a snog o’ bliss, be blessed luck from any miss." —Richelle E. Goodrich

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Saturday, September 14, 2024

Halloween Woods

7:29 PM | Edit Post

New cluster by me featuring the fantasticartist Keith Garvey. You can findhis tubes available here. I am also showcasing the spooky cute FTUscrap Orange, green & Purple kitby My Tagging Addiction.

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Snow In Love

8:35 PM | Edit Post

CT tag & wallpaper featuring the beautiful artof Keith Garvey using his tube 339-3.I am also showcasing the oh so lovelyscrap Snow In Love by Wicked Princess.The wallpaper is 1920x1080 &available here for download.Love isn't something you find. Love is something that finds you. - Loretta YoungLove is being stupid together. - Paul ValeryLove cures people - both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it. Karl - A. Menninger

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Once Bitten

8:27 PM | Edit Post

CT tag & wallpaper featuring the fantastic art of Keith Garvey using his tube 168-3. I am alsoshowcasing the Oh so gothic scrapOnce Bitten, Never Dead by Wicked Princess.The wallpaper is 1920x1080 & available to download here.When other little girls wanted to be ballet dancers I kind of wanted to be a vampire. - Angelina JolieThe strength of the vampire is that people will not believe in him. - Garrett Fort

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Sunday, July 9, 2023

Mosaic

5:49 PM | Edit Post

This tutorial was written on July 8 ,2023Any resemblance to anothertutorial is purely coincidental.I am using the art of Keith Garvey with his tube 359-2.
Plugins:Mura's Meister CopiesNeology - Blend Mosaic &Neology - Transparent Bullseye
Open a new image 700x300.Copy & paste your tube image.Resize if needed & position on your tag as wanted.I positioned mine to the left size of the image.Rename this layer Main.
Duplicate the tube once. Make sure the original tube is selected in your layers palette. Now apply the pluginMura's Meister Copies - Wallpaper rotate. Duplicate this layer as well.Rename the two wallpaper layers as below.WPMosaic.
On the Mosaic layer, apply the plugin:Neology-Blend Mosaic - Default settingsThen go to Effects - Edge Effects - Enhance.
On the WP layer, change the blend mode to soft light.Select the Main layer in your layer palette. Duplicate once & mirror the copy layer. Move the layerunderneath the Main layer & above the WP layer.Apply the plugin Neology: Transparent Bullseye - Default settings.Change the blend mode to Soft Light. Duplicate the layer once & mergethe two bullseye effect layers together. Add a drop shadow of choiceto this layer & to the Main layer.
Select your font tool. Choose a font of choice. Type out a single wordthat fits your tag. I used the word Mosaic for mine. Position to the sideof your main tube but have the text layer underneath Main layer.Convert the word to raster layer. Duplicate once.On the copy text layer, apply the Neology: Blend Mosaic plugin.Add a drop shadow of choice to both text layers.
To add a border around your tag, add a new raster layer. Make sure its the top layer in your layer palette. Fill with color of choice that compliments your tag. Select your magic wand & select the layer. Selections - Modify - Contract by 4. Press delete. Select none.I then added noise via Adjust - Add Noise. I did Gauassian 25 for mine.Add a drop shadow to the layer.

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Irish Luck

2:36 PM | Edit Post

CT Tag & wallpaper featuring the gorgeous art of Keith Garvey using his tube 81-3.I am also showcasing the oh so Irish scrapLuck O' The Irish by Wicked Princess.The wallpaper is 1920x1080 & availableto download here. May the Irish hills caress you.May her lakes and rivers bless you.May the luck of the Irish enfold you.May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Garage Beauty

12:33 PM | Edit Post

CT tag featuring the gorgeous art of Keith Garvey using his tube 365-1.I am also showcasing the IB Keith Garvey 365-1 Scrap by Ladyhawwk Designs.She may be a woman but don't doubther skill when it comes to car repair.We advise against any sexist comments though.Otherwise, you may find a tool thrown at you.She'll prove that she can fix your carbetter than any guy out there.Just watch & see.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Beautiful In Red

11:58 AM | Edit Post

This tutorial was written on February 14,2023Any resemblance to anothertutorial is purely coincidental.I am using the art of Keith Garvey using his tube 38-2
Plugins:Mura's Meister CopiesVM ToolboxVM NaturalGreg's Factory Output Vol IIVM Stylize
Open a 700x300 new image.Open a tube of choice. The tubeI chose has 3 layers. I am going touse the middle layer. Copy & pastethe tube to your new layer. Resize the tube 70% if needed. Duplicate once.Hide the tube copy layer for now.
On the original tube layer, apply the filterMura's Meister Copies: Wallpaper rotate.Duplicate once. Rename the layers as WP1 & WP2. Make sure WP2 is the duplicated the layer.Select that layer for now.
Go to Adjust - Blur - Gauassian with 15.Use filter VM Toolbox - Softborder with default settings. Drag the layer WP2 underlayer WP1. Change the blend mode on WP1to Soft Light. Lower the opacity to 40. Apply the filter VM Natural- Lightburstwith default settings.
On WP1, apply the filter Greg's Factory Output Vol II.Use the effect Shatter on the layer.Go to Effects - Edge Effects & Enhance. Add a drop shadowof choice.
Add a new raster layer above the WP1 layer.Fill with the color black. Select your magic wandtool & click on the black layer. Selections - Modify- Contract by 8. Press delete on your keyboard. Select none. Change the blend mode to Soft Light.Add a drop shadow of choice to the layer.
Unhide your tube copy. Make sure its under the blackborder layer. I resized it again by 93%. Add the same drop shadow to the layer.
Duplicate the tube copy layer. Move to either the left or right of the tube copy layer & underneath the layer.Apply the filter VM Stylize - Zoom Blur with default settings.Change the blend mode to Soft Light. Add drop shadow.
Select a font of choice. Type out a word on the opposite side of the tag from the Zoom Blur layer. I used the word Beautiful but choose one that fits your tag.Convert to raster & add a drop shadow.
Merge the layers together. Add copyright to the tag alongwith a name. Save as png. Thanks for trying my tutorial.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Party With The Band

11:11 AM | Edit Post

CT tag featuring the gorgeous art of Keith Garveyusing his tube 301-3. I am also showcasingthe oh so rocking IB Pinup Toons 162-1by Wicked Princess Scraps. It's every groupiesor fan girls dream to be invited backstageby the band for the after party. What happensafter the show, may or may not necessarilystay backstage. Can you keep a secret?Or will you blab to the press about the band?

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Shamrock Beauty

8:02 PM | Edit Post

CT tag featuring the gorgeous art of Keith Garvey using his tube 303-3. I am also showcasingthe wonderful scrap Shamrocks & Smilesby Wicked Princess Scraps.“Irish luck, aye, that I’ve got.A four-leaf clover—aye, that too.I’ll tell ye, lassie, what I’ve not,A lucky Irish kiss from you!”― Richelle E. Goodrich, Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year