This tutorial is written by me as I'm creating, so there may be some writing mistakes. If there is anything unclear, please email me (bombedbyblossom@gmail.com), and I'll clear up the issue as best I can. This is written by me, and any resemblance to other tutorial(s) is purely coincidental.
This tutorial is written using GIMP; however, if you are knowledgeable with your specific graphics program, you should be able to use it following my instructions. This tutorial is only written as a guide to inspire. You are encouraged to use your own choice of supplies, use your imagination, and make your tag "your own creation," and I would love to see what you create!
Are you ready?
Supplies I used:
FTU Kit "Let The Fun Begin" by Elfairy, and you can download the kit from her blog HERE
(scroll down just a bit)
The tubes used are from the kit as well.
Mask is by me, and you can get that HERE
Fonts I used are:
Credit font "rainyhearts" you can get from Dafont HERE
and font used for name "Christmas Bell" you can get from Dafont HERE
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New Image 750x750
New Layer - Transparency
If you have a colored Background layer click the layer in the layer palette and delete
Open paper 8 - copy and close
Paste as Single Layer
Open Mask - Copy and close
On paper layer - Layer - Mask Layer
All Masks - Transfer layer Alpha Channel
Click Add
Edit - Paste as Single Layer
On floating Mask Layer - Anchor Floating Selection
Merge Visible Layers
Open tube 001 - Copy and close
Paste as Single Layer
Layer - Scale Layer - 60%
Filters - Enhance - Sharpen
Filters - Light and shadow - Drop Shadow of your choice
Open Element 80 - Copy and close
Paste as Single Layer
Layer - Scale Layer 45%
Filters - Enhance - Sharpen
Filters - Light and shadow - Drop Shadow of your choice
In layer palette drop this layer below the tube layer
Position left side of tube
Open Tube 005 - Copy and close
Paste as Single Layer
Layer - Scale Layer - 35%
Filters - Enhance - Sharpen
Filters - Light and Shadow - Drop Shadow of your choice
Position right side of tube
In the layer palette select the top layer
Open Element 5 - Copy and close
Paste as Single Layer
Layer - Scale Layer - 25%
Filters - Enhance - Sharpen
Filters - Light and Shadow - Drop Shadow of your choice
Position left side of tube
Open element 6 - Copy and close
Paste as Single Layer
Layer - scale Layer - 25%
Filters - Enhance - Sharpen
Filters - Light and Shadow - Drop Shadow of your choice
Position right side of blanket
Open Element 47 - Copy and close
Paste as Single Layer
Layer - Scale Layer - 25%
Filters - Enhance - Sharpen
Filters - Light and Shadow - Drop Shadow of your choice
Position right side of present
Open Element 82 - Copy and close
Paste as Single Layer
Layer - Scale Layer - 25%
Filters - Enhance - Sharpen
Filters - Light and Shadow - Drop Shadow of your choice
Position between blanket and present
Open Element 44 - Copy and close
Paste as Single Layer
Layer - scale Layer - 20%
Filters - Enhance - Sharpen
Filters - Light and Shadow - Drop Shadow of your choice
Positon between present and string of lights
Add credits
Merge visible layers
Add name desired
Export as .png
And you are finished!
