Sunday, May 24, 2009

CHOCOLATE IS MY DOWNFALL available at TKO Scraps

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A lot of girls, young & old, all over the world turn to one thing if they want to appease their sweet tooth -- chocolate!! Liv Luvs Scraps has designed a kit celebrating a girl's love for chocolate, whether dark, milk or white!

It comes in two sizes - tagger size for $3.00 US, and full size for $4.00 US. This kit is exclusive to TKO Scraps!!

"Chocolate Is My Downfall" has been designed in 300 dpi, is personal use only, and includes:
20 papers, in JPG format

47 Embellishments, all in PNG format:
5 bead frames
5 stitched bows
5 satin bows
5 tags
5 chocolate shapes (star, swirl, tear drop, heart, button)
5 white chocolate shapes (heart, flower, button, seahorse, leaf)
3 layered flowers
3 clips and flowers
1 chocolate bar
1 chocolate square
1 chocolate popsicle
1 curled ribbon
1 gem scatter
1 ribbon & bow
1 truffle
1 choc mud cake
1 eclair
1 "Chocolate" wordart
1 "Yum!" wordart

Freebie: CHOCOLATE IS MY DOWNFALL Sampler kit (Personal use only)

My new kit is called Chocolate Is My Downfall...and I've made you all a little sampler of it...

Choc Downfall sampler
click the preview to go directly to the download page

For more info on the full kit, please see the post above this one.

Enjoy!! :)
--Liv--

Monday, May 18, 2009

Tutorial: Misfit

Misfit

This tutorial was written by Livia @ Liv Luvs Scraps on May 15, 2009 and is my own creation. Any resemblance to another tutorial is a coincidence! DO NOT take anything from this site and claim it as your own, including my ideas. Anything you create from this tutorial is yours, as long as you don’t make any money out of it. Please remember to only use images/tubes that you hold a license to, or are free for personal use. (Check an artist’s TOU before using their work!)

Supplies you’ll need:

Tube of choice – I’m using a tube from for the first tag Carolina Seabra, and one from Melissa Diaz (@ The Precious Miseries Manor) for the second tag (at the bottom).

Scrap kit of choice – the kit I’m using is “Misfit” by Kirsty’s Scraps, which is a free tagger kit found on her blog!

[No outside filters are needed!!]

Mask of choice – I used one from Creative Desires, which is no longer on the net (I can’t find it anyway!) – if you don’t have any mask from them, there are heaps of great ones at Vix’s PSP [put the mask in your ‘Masks’ folder]

Font of choice – I used BoyzRGross by Nick’s fonts

You will also need my LLS_TagTemp_001-PU template, which you can get from here (zip includes .psp, .pspimage & .psd formats)

REMEMBER…Save your work often!!!

I will be referring to specific elements from the kit I’ve used, so if you aren’t using the same kit, use the elements you like from your kit of choice. At the bottom of this page, I’ve included an example using one of my own kits, to see that you can make this tag with any kit of your choosing. :)

This tutorial assumes you have knowledge of Paint Shop Pro and its features.

Open up my LLS_TagTemp_001 template, duplicate it (so you don’t accidently do something to the original!) and close the original.

Do the same for your tube of choice.

Open up a paper from your kit of choice (I used Paper 2 from “Misfit”). Copy & paste this, moving this layer above the ‘background’ layer of the template.

Go to Layers/ Load/Save Mask / Load mask from disk; make sure these are selected: Source Luminance, Fit to canvas, Hide all mask. Click Load.

Merge group – lower opacity to 30 (or whatever you think would look best for your tag – you can always change it later).

Open up another paper of choice (I used paper 16 from “Misfit”). Copy it.

** Click the ‘stripes’ layer, and paste your paper in a new layer above this one.

Back on your ‘stripes’ layer, go to Selections/Select All (or press Ctrl+a if you’re using a windows computer), then go to Selections/Float (or Ctrl+f), then Selections/Defloat (or Ctrl+Shift+f). Now go to Selections/Invert.

Click on your paper layer above the ‘stripes’ layer. Press Delete.

Add a drop shadow of choice. **

Repeat the above steps (in between the stars [**]) for your back circle & front circle, using different papers. (For the back circle I used glitter 4, and for the front circle I used paper 8, both from “Misfit”.)

Hide the original template layers named ‘stripes’, ‘back circle’ & ‘front circle’.

Copy & paste your tube onto your canvas and move this layer to the top. Add a drop shadow.

Optional step: If the kit you’re using has a circle glitter frame, like the one I used from “Misfit”, you can copy & paste it in a layer on top of your front circle, and add a drop shadow.

It’s time to add your name/text.

Copy & paste an embellishment of your choice from the kit – preferably one that text will look good on (I used Charm-1 from “Misfit”, and added a white background to the inside of the charm, and lowered the opacity to make it look like clouded glass). Move it to one side of your tube. I slightly changed the angle of my charm, so it looks like it’s hanging! :)

Add a drop shadow of choice.

Using a colour from your tube & your choice of font, type your text. If you’ve put your element on an angle, rotate your text the same way.

Now all you have to do is add the copyright/licensing info, and your watermark!

Save it as a JPG...and you're done!!!


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My very first tag template...freebie for all you taggers :)

Tag temp 1
click the preview to go directly to the download page

The zip file has the tempate in .psp, .pspimage & .psd formats

Sunday, May 17, 2009

2 sales at TKO Scraps next week!!

This post will be staying up the top until May 17th :)
LLS bday sale

Pixie's bday sale

Monday, May 11, 2009

Tutorial: Believe In Fairies

Believe

This tutorial was written by Livia @ Liv Luvs Scraps on May 2, 2009 and is my own creation. Any resemblance to another tutorial is a coincidence! DO NOT take anything from this site and claim it as your own, including my ideas. Anything you create from this tutorial is yours, as long as you don’t make any money out of it. Please remember to only use images/tubes that you hold a license to, or are free for personal use. (Check an artist’s TOU before using their work!)

Supplies you’ll need:

Tube of choice – I’m using a tube from Deedlith for the first tag, and one from Carolina Seabra for the second tag (at the bottom).

Scrap kit of choice – the kit I’m using is “I Do Believe In Faeries” by Kirsty’s Scraps, which may be purchased here

Filters: * Eye Candy 5 Impact (a pay filter, sorry!) OR Eye Candy 3.1 (now a free filter) – you can find it for free if you search for it on Google :)

Glass preset “SK Candy Sticks Shine” by Shawna @ Scrap Stuff With PSP

Mask of choice – I used “183MaskkelsWWA” – if you don’t have this mask, there are heaps of great ones at Vix’s PSP [put the mask in your ‘Masks’ folder]

Font of choice – I used Quigley Wiggley by Nick’s fonts

REMEMBER…Save your work often!!!

I will be referring to specific elements from the kit I’ve used, so if you aren’t using the same kit, use the elements you like from your kit of choice. At the bottom of this page, I’ve included an example using one of my own kits, to see that you can make this tag with any kit of your choosing. :)

This tutorial assumes you have knowledge of Paint Shop Pro and its features.

Open up a 600x600 canvas – you can resize it later. Fill the canvas with white (for our background).

Now open up the tube you will be using, duplicate it (so you don’t accidently do something to the original!) and close the original. Minimise this – you won’t need it for now.

Open up a paper from your kit of choice – I’m using Paper 16 from “I Do Believe In Faeries” (which I will call IDBIF from now on!)

Go to Layers/ Load/Save Mask / Load mask from disk; make sure these are selected: Source Luminance, Fit to canvas, Invert transparency, Hide all mask. Click Load.

Merge group – lower opacity to 20.

Copy & paste your tube onto your canvas – drag this layer under the masked paper layer.

Lower the opacity to 6 (or a very low number of your choice)

Paste the tube, and drag this layer to the top, resize by 70%, and position it at the bottom left of the canvas

Open up an element from your kit of choice (I’ve used Fairy-Tate from IDBIF), resize by 30%, position at top right of the canvas

Crop your canvas to a size you like.

New raster layer, move to top. Select all, Selections/Modify/Contract by 5, invert

Open glitter of choice (I’ve used Glitter-1 from IDBIF), fill the 5 pixel border with glitter as a pattern, scaled at 40. If your kit doesn’t have glitter, you can fill it with a paper or colour of your choice.

With this border still selected, go to Effects/Inner bevel, and use:

bevel

From your kits’s alpha - open the first letter of the word/name you’ll be typing. Copy & paste, position bottom right, lower opacity to 12.

If your kit doesn’t have an alpha, you can type the first letter using a font of choice, add an inner bevel and lower the opacity to 12.

Using a mid-dark colour from your tube, type in your word/name you’re using.

Using Eye Candy 5 Impact Glass, to the Settings tab, click on Manage/Import then find the “SK Candy Sticks Shine” preset you’ve downloaded as part of the Candy Sticks supplies.

Now you’ll see that the preset has been added to your User settings. Click it, and press ok.

If you don’t have Eye Candy 5, you can use Eye Candy 3.1’s Glass with the Transparent Button preset (in the drop down menu).

Add a drop shadow of choice.

Now all you have to do is add the copyright/licensing info, and your watermark!

Save it as a JPG...and you’re done!!!

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Sunday, May 10, 2009

MY LITTLE SISTER LOVES RED available at TKO Scraps

My Little Sister

To celebrate Liv's little sister's 21st birthday, Liv Luvs Scraps has designed this kit full of her lil sis' favourite colours - red, gold, silver, black & white! Zebra print, hearts, butterflies, glitter and many more embellishments fill this kit.

Normally, this tagger-size kit would cost you $3.00 (US)...BUT, I'm having 2 special sales until May 17th, so get this kit for less while you still can!!

"My Little Sister..." has been designed in 300 dpi, is personal use only, and is available exclusively at TKO Scraps!

"My Little Sister Loves Red" includes:
30 Papers, all in .JPG format

60 Embellishments, all in .PNG format:
10 paperclips (5 gold, 5 silver)
5  beads
5  bows
5  buttons
5  curl frames
5  glitter curls
5  hearts
5  speech bubbles
5  ribbons
2  butterflies
2  chrome hearts
1  fan
1  heart chain
1  key
1  lipstick
1  star cluster
1  tag

Freebie: MY LITTLE SISTER LOVES RED Sampler kit (Personal Use Only)

My little sister is turning 21! So I decided to design a kit made of her favourite colours...it's called "My Little Sister Loves Red"...and I've decided to give you all a little present - a sampler kit!!

MLSLR sampler
click the preview to go directly to the download page

For more information about the full kit, please see the post above this one!

LAPIS LAZULI available at TKO Scraps

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli is a semi-precious stone with a vivid blue colour - and Liv Luvs Scraps has designed a kit based on the colours found in this stone - navy, royal blue, platinum, khaki and other stunning shades are featured in this kit.

The usual price for this kit is $3.00 for the tagger-size kit, and $4.00 for the full size kit -- BUT I'm having 2 special sales until May 17th, so take advantage of this discount while you still have a chance!! Plus all other Liv Luvs Scraps products are discounted as well!!!

Lapis Lazuli is available exclusively at TKO Scraps, which is celebrating Kissed By Pix's birthday, and selected designers have discounted their products until May 14th!

Lapis Lazuli is for personal use, created in 300 dpi and comes with:
20 Papers, in JPG format

47 Embellishments, all in PNG format:
10  pushpins
 5  bow dividers
 5  brooches
 5  fasteners
 5  glitter-edged embellishment
 5  heart tags
 5  ribbons
 5  ribbon flowers
 1  cabochon stone
 1  string heart

Freebie: LAPIS LAZULI Sampler Kit (Personal Use Only)

I've just released a new kit (available in both tagger & full size) called "Lapis Lazuli"....and, as always, I've made you a little sampler kit :)

Lapis sampler
click the preview to go directly to the download page

For more information about the full kit, please see the post above this one.

Enjoy!!
--Liv--

I've been tagged!! :)

The lovely Michelle from Michelle's Angels has tagged me!!! :)

So...onto the important stuff...LOL...

8 Things I'm looking forward to:

1. My sister's 21st
2. My sister's & cousin's birthday drinks celebrations this weekend :)
3. My fancy photo shoot
4. Getting some work
5. My birthday (a couple of months to go)
6. Christmas (my favourite time of the year)
7. Going to NYC
8. Travelling Europe (when these last two will happen, who knows...but I'm planning on doing them both!!)


8 Things I did yesterday

1. Went to church
2. Had KFC for lunch
3. Chatted with friends over lunch & coffee
4. Drank a mocha
5. Played "Risk" (my team took over Europe...then I had to leave) 
6. Had dinner at my grandparents' house
7. Surfed the internet
8. Went to bed


8 Things I wish I could do:

1. Go on a round the world trip
2. Meet some handsome celebrities (Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Michael Weatherly...shall I keep going?)
3. Record a CD
4. Do a duet with either Jon Bon Jovi or Michael Buble
5. Play in an 80s cover band
6. Play a sold out concert at Wembley Stadium (that'd be sweet!!)
7. Get an acting role in one of my favourite TV shows
8. Be able to give lots & lots of time & money to orphanages all over the world


8 shows I've watched:

1. Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2. Law & Order: SVU 
3. Supernatural
4. NCIS
5. House
6. Whose Line Is It Anyway?  (love that show!! wish it was still on)
7. Don't Forget the Lyrics (love it!!)
8. Long Way Round (Ewan & Charlie rock!)


8 People I am gonna tag!!

1. Kirsty from Kirstys Scraps

Spots 2-8...well...I'm gonna cheat - and give it to the ladies at Muse Inspired (all the members' blog links are on the right of my blog)...whoever wants to put it on their blog can :)