Figured I would try my hand at a forum template....would love to see what you create and thanks
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Friday, November 7, 2025
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Christmas Cookie - No Scrap - FTU
Template - HPD - HERE
Mask - Your choice
Plug-ins - PSP Effects
Funhouse - HERE
Tramages - HERE
Animation by Simone - HERE (I used the first one)
Tube - CRM (from CDO) not sure where to get now)
***Disclaimer***
This tutorial is of my own creation. I am using PSP2019. Please leave a thanks when downloading. If I am using a template, I always start at the bottom and work my way up. If using a FTU or PTU tube - please don't use without proper copyright. Always drop shadow as you go. If you try one of my tuts, I would love to display it on my blog....thanks
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Open template and delete copyright
White layer - flood fill white (if you want to add an animation)
Add new raster layer
Make a gradient from 2 colors of your tube/radial/angle at 50/repeats 1 and flood fill
Effects - DSB Flux - weave/gap size 5, width 8, opacity 1/fill gaps checked
I used the colors from my gradient
Apply mask/merge group
Slats layer
Magic wand - add/rgb/60
Click on every other
Flood fill with gradient/select none
Click on the other 2 and flood fill
Funhouse - Xaggerate/default
Add inner bevel of choice
Gradient glow of choice
Merge 4 diamonds together - flood fill
Diamond - flood fill gradient changing it to linear (same settings)
Diamond 5 - flood fill
Tramages - tow the line/26, 20, 117, 70
If you want, use a brush of choice to decorate
If not animating, add tube with proper copyright
If animating,,open AS
Do not add tube yet
Add your copyright
Copy merged/paste as new ani in AS
Open your animation file
Select all
Go to your image/ctrl+L and hit for a total of 23 frames/select all
Drag your ani file onto you image and position
Open your tube in AS
Ctrl+L and hit for a total of 23 frames/select all
Drag your tube to the position you like
Check animation and you are done.
Friday, October 31, 2025
EFR November Blog Train
November Blog Train: Gather and Give Thanks ![]()
As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves turn golden, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and celebrate all that we’re thankful for. This month’s blog train is filled with heartwarming creations inspired by the spirit of gratitude — cozy colors, rustic charm, and the beauty of gathering together with loved ones.
Each designer has brought their own special touch to the “Gather and Give Thanks” theme, creating papers, elements, and minis that capture the warmth of the season. Whether you’re scrapping family dinners, fall memories, or moments of simple joy, you’re sure to find something to love.
Hop aboard the train and collect all the beautiful freebies — and don’t forget to leave a little love for the designers who make it all possible! ![]()
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Here are my goodies for this BT:
Just click and save
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Opal - FTU
Scrap kit - Opal (Birthstone collection) - HERE
Mask - Your choice
Template - #293 by Donna - HERE
Tube - Jasmine Becket-Griffith - not sure where she is selling right now
***Disclaimer***
This tutorial is of my own creation. I am using PSP2019. Please leave a thanks when downloading. If I am using a template, I always start at the bottom and work my way up. If using a FTU or PTU tube - please don't use without proper copyright. Always drop shadow as you go. If you try one of my tuts, I would love to display it on my blog....thanks
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Open template and delete copyright layer and white background
Image/canvas size/800x800
P5 - apply mask/merge group
Merge line layers together - flood fill
Raster2 - p4
Raster5 - Frame4 - resize 70%
Raster3 - p13
Raster4 - flood fill
E44 - resize 85%
E11 - resize 60%
Raster6& copy - p12
Click top layer
E14
Duplicate/mirror/flip
E52
E45 - resize 70%
E12 - resize 25%
E11 - resize 60%
Position tube
E46 - resize 35%
E27 - resize 30%
E28 - resize 25%
E48 - resize 25%
E7 - resize 20%
Merge visible/crop/resize as needed/add proper copyright
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Girlie Girl - FTU
Scrap kit - Girlie Girl - HERE
Mask - HERE (3rd one)
Template - #1 - HERE
Tube - PUT
***Disclaimer***
This tutorial is of my own creation. I am using PSP2019. Please leave a thanks when downloading. If I am using a template, I always start at the bottom and work my way up. If using a FTU or PTU tube - please don't use without proper copyright. Always drop shadow as you go. If you try one of my tuts, I would love to display it on my blog....thanks
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Open template and delete copyright layer, top 2 layers and white background
Image/canvas size/800x800
P12 - resize 900%/apply mask/merge group
Top & bottom bar - p8
Frame7
Center flower outer - flood fill
Center flower - p9
E49
E48
Position tube
E42 - image/free rotate/left by 90
E33
E14
Click top layer
E12 - resize 70%
Duplicate/mirror/position
E26 - resize 60%
E4,5,9 - resize 30%
E32
Merge visible/crop/resize as needed/add proper copyright
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Prayers Word Art - FTU
Decided to make a few word arts. Please feel free to us and as always, would love to see how you use it!! Thanks...just click image and save
Friday, October 24, 2025
Live, Laugh, Love - FTU
Scrap kit - Lilac Melody - TTD - HERE
Mask - Your choice
Template - Rachey - HERE (2nd one)
Tube - Polkadoodles - HERE
***Disclaimer***
This tutorial is of my own creation. I am using PSP2019. Please leave a thanks when downloading. If I am using a template, I always start at the bottom and work my way up. If using a FTU or PTU tube - please don't use without proper copyright. Always drop shadow as you go. If you try one of my tuts, I would love to display it on my blog....thanks
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Open template and delete copyright layer
Resize by 85%
Image/canvas size/800x800
P13 - apply mask/merge group/send to bottom
1&2 - merge together - p14
5 - p11
7 - p1
E110
E33
10 - p15
11 - p10
E58 - resize 120%
13 - p7
15 - p6
E10
E68
E67
Duplicate/mirror/flip
E22 - resize 35%
E26 - resize 35%
E75
E121 - resize 80%
E74 - duplicate a few times to make darker
E7
Position tube
E119
E3
Word art of choice
Merge visible/crop/resize as needed/add proper copyright











