“Linda Atkins aka Lynx the Minx Designs”

any resemblance to any other,

is only coincidence and not intentional.

I am using PSP 2022 Ultimate

This should work with any other PSP/Corel.

Written: 08.15.22

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I am using a PTU kit called “Ahoy”

by me “Lynx the Minx”

You can find it at these store

“Secret Garden Designs”,

“Elegancefly” and “PicsforDesign”

Font of choice,

I am using “Pirate Regular”

Mask of choice

I am using “Lynx-Mask13”

You can find it here

You will need filter

“Xero”

Drop Shadow

Vertical:-1 Horizontal:1 – Opacity: 100 – Blur: 2.00

Give this DS on all the items that will be on this tag.

Lets get started …

Open LTM_pcd_lp1p_pp1

Duplicate

Close Original

Layers

Load/Save Mask - Load Mask From Disk

Layers - Merge Group

Merge Down

Add Elements and Tube

I resized my tube to 463 x 726 pixel

Front of Tube

LTM_element 07 – Resize 75%

LTM_element 58 – Resize 35%

LTM_ccd_parrot01 – Resize 65%

LTM_ccd_monkey2 – Resize 35%

LTM_element 36 – Resize 65%

LTM_element 24– Resize 85%

LTM_pd_Tamara_R4R_328_26 – Resize 50%

LTM_pdc_PH1P22 – Resize 40%

Behind Tube

LTM_Element 63 – Resize 75%

LTM_Element 62

LTM_Element 52

LTM_pd_Tamara_R4R_328_13

LTM_ccd_BLM1_01 – Resize 65%
Duplicate
Image/Mirror

LTM_Element 54

Now if you want to use the front portion for your Avi

Start at the tube and keep merging down

until you have that all merged,

Now x out of the Tube and background

Merge Visible the Top portion

Copy – Paste as new layer,

Resize 150 or whatever you want your avi to be.

Now merge all together on you tag

Layers – New Raster layer

Add your copyright information

Merge Down

Image – Resize 500 x 500 pixels

Adjust – Sharpness – Sharpen

Now add your name

Save as png.

Hope you enjoyed the tutorial,

♥ Would love to see your results ♥

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I am using a PTU kit called “Fun in the Sea”
by me “Lynx the Minx”
You can find it at these store
“Secret Garden Designs”,
“Picsfordesign”
“Elegancefly”

Font of choice,
I am using “Water Resistant”

Mask of choice
I am using “Mask 116-vi”
Not sure where I got this Mask
If it is yours please let me know,
so I can give the proper credits

You will need filter
“Xero”

Drop Shadow
Vertical:1 Horizontal:1 – Opacity: 50 – Blur: 5

Let's get started …

Open LTM_ccd_paper3
Duplicate
Close Original

Layers
Load/Save Mask - Load Mask From Disk
Layers - Merge Group
Merge Down

I added Tube – Resized it to 680x750 pixels

Front of Tube

LTM_ccd_rock2(1) – Resize 75%
LTM_fits_element020 – Resize 35%
LTM_fits_element052 – Resize 65%
LTM_fits_element050 – Resize 65%
LTM_fits_element057 – Resize 45%
LTM_fits_element005 – Resize 50%
Image/Free Rotation
Rotate 20% right
LTM_CreatedbyTea_CU39_10 – Resize 50%
LTM_fits_element023 – Resize 50%
LTM_fits_element011 – Resize 50%
LTM_fits_element041 – Resize 50%
LTM_fits_element046 – Resize 50%
LTM_fits_element037
LTM_ccd_bubbles2 – Resize 85%

Behind Tube

LTM_ccd_AWA1P_13 – Resize 85%
LTM_HD_Tamara_SeaFantasyCU14
LTM_pcd_boat1
LTM_ccd_OD1P_14
LTM_ccd_sand1

If you don't want to Animate

Merge Visible

Effects
Xero/Porcelain

Highlight Your tube layer
Layers – New Raster layer
Add your copyright information
Merge Down
Image – Resize 500 x 500 pixels
Adjust – Sharpness – Sharpen
Now add your name
Save as png.

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Now for your AVI
Now open a new image 150x150
use the only images that are in front of the Mermaid
Merge them together copy paste as new image now
resize it to 160 x 160
Add to the 150x 150
Add the artists name and your License number

Now add your name or initial

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Now for those wanting to animate

Layers add Layer
move to the very bottom.
Flood fill with white #ffffff

Click on the Tube merge down
keep merging down until it is merge to the background.
Copy
Open Animation Shop
Paste

Duplicate until you have 12 layers

I am going to use SimoneAni354-bubbles small

Select All
On Tag Add the bubbles 2 times on one side
Back to the Bubbles,
Animation/Mirror

Back to your tag, now add the bubbles on the other side.

Back to PSP
x out the Tube layer
Merge Visible
Copy and Paste in Animation Shop

Duplicate it until you have 12 frames
Copy and paste on top of you tube layer

Hope you enjoyed the tutorial,
♥ Would love to see your results ♥