About Me

Hi I'm Rita, most of you know me as LadyAries around the forums and the tagging community. Welcome to my blog.
I live in South Carolina and am married to the most wonderful man, my soul mate Wayne. Together we have 4 daughters and 5 wonderful grandchildren. I have been addicted to PSP and tagging for 7 years. I love to bowl, read, scrapbook & watch movies. And I am addicted to Pinterest. Here I will be displaying some of my creations. I hope you enjoy your visit!

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All creations I provide on this blog are my own creation. Any resemblance to others is strictly a coincidence.
Anything I share on my blog is for your personal use only.
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*Please do not share!
*Do not claim as yours.
*Do not change the file names.
*Hot-linking is prohibited.
*Do not alter, re size or add names to my snags & tags.
*You are more than welcome to use any of my creations in your group challenges but be sure to add a link back to my blog please.
*No money may be gained by the use of anything on this site.
*Do not copy and or translate my tutorials and place elsewhere.
*All links were current and available at the time of their posting. We cannot control who comes and goes, so if you find a broken link, please use a suitable replacement item.
I would love to see anything you make using my creations. Feel free to send them to me and I will gladly showcase them. Thank you and enjoy!

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Thursday, December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone!
From our family to yours.
 
I hope everyone has a great day today. One surrounded by lots of family & friends and filled with lots of love and wonderful memories. Love you all and may your Christmas be blessed!
 
 May the good Lord Bless each of you throughout the coming year. This is the season to rejoice. 
 
Much Love, Rita
Monday, December 22, 2014

Festive Frolics - PTU

*Click tag to see full size*
This tutorial is from my own imagination,
any similarity to any other tag or tutorial is purely coincidental.
It was written by LadyAries on December 22nd, 2014.
This tut was written for those with a basic knowledge of psp.

*Supplies Needed*
PSP: I am using X2 but any version should work.
Font of choice: I am using Dickens Carol Cond Bold
Mask: HorsePlay's Pasture Mask9 HERE

*Tube of Choice*
I am using the beautiful art of Alicia Mujica.
And it can be purchased from Alicia Mujica Design.
This is a PTU tube and you must have a license to use.

*Scrap kit Of Choice*
I am using the fantastic PTU kit "Festive Frolics" by Devilish Dezines.
And it can be purchased from The PSP Project.

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*Let's Get Started*
*Remember to add your drop shadow as you go along*
I am using V3 H3 O25 B5 black

Open a new image 650 x 650

Frame2 resize 72 percent, copy & paste to the center of your tag.

Element43 resize 54 percent, copy & paste to the left side of your tag. Duplicate & mirror.

Element31 resize 40 percent, copy & paste to the left side of your tag. Move to just below element 43 in your layers palette then duplicate & mirror.

Element3 resize 74 percent, copy & paste to the bottom of your tag.

Element10 resize 20 percent, copy & paste to the right side of your tag. Duplicate & mirror.

Element6 resize 38 percent, copy & paste to the right side of your tag. Duplicate & mirror.

Resize your tube to your liking, I have resized mine 50 percent, copy & paste to the center of your frame, Move it to just above your frame in your layers palette. Use your eraser tool to remove all excess parts of your tube that is showing.

Activate your magic wand and click inside your frame layer, Selections modify expand by 14.
Open a new raster layer and flood fill with a color of choice from your tube, I have used #ad1d16, Selections, select none now move down to just below your frame in your layers palette. Effects, Texture effects, Blinds with these settings.
See my tag for details.
Add more elements if you wish to.

Open new raster layer and send to the bottom, copy & paste paper4 and apply your mask & merge group. Duplicate & mirror then merge the two mask layers.

When you are happy with your tag merge all layers and resize to your liking.
Apply the correct artist copyright and license info and save as a PNG, then add your name and merge & save.

I hope you enjoyed this tut. ♥

Friday, December 12, 2014

Tag Show Off

I made this Facebook set last night with beautiful artwork of VeryMany which can be purchased from VeryMany Tubes & a beautiful free gift tube from Zindy S. D. Nielsen which you can get from her store Zindy Zone Shop. The scrap kit I used is a PTU kit by Dees'Sign Depot, "Tonya's Gift" which can be purchased from her store Dees'Sign Depot. This kit is just gorgeous! *click on image to view full size*

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

CT Tag Show Off & Snags ~ FwTags Creations

Here is my CT tag that I made for Claire with her beautiful kit "Reindeer". And it can be purchased from Scraps N Company. And I have used artwork of VeryMany. You can purchase VeryMany art from VeryMany Tubes. You must have a license to use.
*click on image to view full size*
I have also included a snag set.
*click on image to view full size & right click to save*

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Mrs.Claus - PTU

*Click tag to see full size*
This tutorial is from my own imagination,
any similarity to any other tag or tutorial is purely coincidental.
It was written by LadyAries on December 7th, 2014.
This tut was written for those with a basic knowledge of psp.

*Supplies Needed*
PSP: I am using X2 but any version should work.
Font of choice: I am using Contribute_FREE-version
Mask: sg_Christmas4 ~ Link unknown at this time.

*Tube of Choice*
I am using the beautiful art of Disco_Science.
And it can be purchased from Pics For Design.
This is a PTU tube and you must have a license to use.

*Scrap kit Of Choice*
I am using the beautiful kit "Merry Christmas" by Devilish Dezines.
This kit is a part of the Merry Christmas Collab from Scraps N Company.
It is a free gift once you have purchased the required amount.

Inner Bevel on the name with these settings:
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*Let's Get Started*
*Remember to add your drop shadow as you go along*
I am using V3 H3 O25 B5 black

Open a new image 650 x 650

Frame1 resize 74 percent, copy & paste to the center of your tag.

Element28 resize 76 percent, copy & paste to the center of your tag. Drag this down towards the bottom of your frame. Duplicate, flip & mirror. Now use your eraser tool to move any excess parts that may be showing around the outside of your frame.

Element29 resize 55 percent, copy & paste to the left side of your tag. Send to just below your frame layer. Now use your eraser tool and remove any excess parts from the top that may be showing. Duplicate & mirror.

Element7 resize 50 percent, copy & paste to the right side of your tag. Duplicate & mirror.

Element11 resize 36 percent, copy & paste to the left side of your tag. Duplicate & mirror.

Element11 resize 32 percent-flip, copy & paste to the left side of your tag. Duplicate & mirror.

Element12 resize 24 percent, copy & paste to the right side of your tag. Duplicate & mirror. Adjust, Sharpness, Sharpen one time.

Element16 resize 20 percent, copy & paste to the right side of your tag. Duplicate & mirror. Adjust, Sharpness, Sharpen one time. 

Element15 resize 26 percent, copy & paste to the bottom center of your tag.

Activate your magic wand and click inside your frame layer, Selections modify expand by 10.

Open a new raster layer and copy & paste paper1, Selections, invert and then click delete. Over in your layers palette send this layer to the bottom.

Resize tube 65 percent, Activate your magic wand and click inside your frame layer, Selections modify expand by 10. Open a new raster layer and copy & paste your tube, Selections, invert and then click delete. Over in your layers palette move tube to just below your frame.

See my tag for details.
Add more elements if you wish to.

Open new raster layer and send to the bottom, copy & paste paper1 and apply your mask.

When you are happy with your tag merge all layers and resize to your liking.

Apply the correct artist copyright and license info and save as a PNG, then add your name and merge & save.

I hope you enjoyed this tut. ♥

Saturday, December 6, 2014

CT Tag Show Off ~ FwTags Creations

Here is my CT tag that I made for Claire with her beautiful kit "Cozy Christmas". And it can be purchased from any of her stores HERE. And I have used artwork of Ismael Rac. You can purchase his art from Xeracx. You must have a license to use.
*click on image to view full size*

Thursday, December 4, 2014

CT Tag Show Off ~ Rieneke Designs


Here is my CT tag that I made for Rieneke with this beautiful kit "Traditional Christmas". I decided to make a Facebook cover set with this kit. It can be purchased from Scrap Candy and Twilight Scraps. I have also used a beautiful bonus tube of PinUp Toons. You can purchase PinUp Toon art from Creative Design Outlet. You must have a license to use. 
*click on image to view full size*


Northern Exposure Cluster 2

I made another winter cluster and it's made with the very beautiful kit Northern Exposure by Beverly at HorsePlay's Pasture Designs

*Click on the image to view full size*
Then right click to save to your computer.

Enjoy ♥

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Thank you very much for using my cluster Becca.
Your tag is so very beautiful!! I love it! ♥


Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Christmas Wishes - PTU

*Click tag to see full size*
This tutorial is from my own imagination,
any similarity to any other tag or tutorial is purely coincidental.
It was written by LadyAries on December 2nd, 2014.
This tut was written for those with a basic knowledge of psp.

*Supplies Needed*
PSP: I am using X2 but any version should work.
Font of choice: I am using PWHandscript
Mask: AR315_104 HERE

*Tube of Choice*
I am using the beautiful art of Ismael Rac.
And it can be purchased from Xeracx
This is a PTU tube and you must have a license to use.

*Scrap kit Of Choice*
I am using the beautiful PTU kit "Ellen's Xmas" by Devilish Dezines.
And it can be purchased from Scraps N Company

*PlugIns* 
Eye Candy 6, Gradient glow for the name.

Inner Bevel to my name with settings of:
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*Let's Get Started*
*Remember to add your drop shadow as you go along*
I am using V3 H3 O25 B5 black

Open a new image 650 x 650

Frame4 resize 74 percent, copy & paste to the center of your tag.

Element32 resize 64 percent, copy & paste to the left side of your tag.

Element14 resize 34 percent-flip, copy & paste to the right side of your tag. Duplicate & mirror.

Element43 resize 26 percent, copy & paste to the left side of your tag. Duplicate & mirror.

Element2 resize 30 percent, copy & paste to the left side of your tag. Duplicate & mirror.

Element35 resize 22 percent, copy & paste to the top left side of your tag. Duplicate & mirror.

Element15 resize 22 percent, copy & paste to the left side of your tag. Duplicate & mirror.

Element17 resize 24 percent, copy & paste to the bottom center of your tag.

Resize tube to your liking, I am using the close up version of this tube. Now copy & paste under your frame layer in your layers palette. Use your eraser tool to remove any excess parts of your tube that may be showing. Duplicate your tube and then in the layers palette bright it up above your frame.

See my tag for details.
Add more elements if you wish to.

Open new raster layer and send to the bottom, copy & paste paper5 and apply your mask. Duplicate & flip.

When you are happy with your tag merge all layers and resize to your liking.

Apply the correct artist copyright and license info and save as a PNG, then add your name and merge & save.

I hope you enjoyed this tut. ♥


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