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This is my first kit ever! Please let me know what you think. Feedback is greatly appreciated.

Designer/CT Call CHS

Starlight, Starbright Tut

Supplies needed
Just another Lullaby by Gemini Creationz (freebie)
Mask by me
Wordart by me

Artist © PinupToons.
In order to use the image in this tutorial you MUST purchase it from CILM

New image 500 x 500 white

Open GC_JALB_paper13, resize 500 x 500 pixels
Copy and paste as new layer
Open your mask of choice or you can use the one I created
Apply your mask and then merge group

Open GC_JALB_frame5, resize 30%
Copy and paste as new layer
Move the frame to the left corner
Duplicate the layer and then image, mirror
Paste as new layer again and move in between the two hoops
See my tag for reference

Duplicate the center layer and move it beneath the to side hoops
Select the top center layer, get your eraser tool
Erase one side on each hoop and make it appear as if they loop

Open the GC_JALB_halfmoon
Resize by 15%, Copy
Select the blue paper layer
Paste as new layer
Move image beneath your far left frame

Open your GC_JALB_sheep
Resize by 30%, copy
Click on the top layer
Paste as new layer
Move it to the bottom of your image
See my tag for reference

Open GC_JALB_starstring
Resize 25% and paste over the center frame
Image duplicate, image mirror
Move over to the other side of the center frame

Open GC_JALB_musicnotes
Resize by 60%
Select the blue bg layer
Paste as new layer
Move to the bottom of your image.

Open GC_JALB_starcurtain
Resize by 50%
Get your lasso tool and select one of the strings of stars
Copy and paste as new layer
Move to the center of the frame on the right
Duplicate it and move it up some on either sides
See my tag for reference
Keep duplicating until your happy with the amount you have
Get your eraser tool and erase the part outside of the frame

Open your tube of choice, I'm using the adorable art work of PinupToons
I recolored a little bit and resized by 75%

Add your drop shadow to all your layers and then merge visible

Add your copyright and text and your done.

I also added an additional paper behind my mask because it looked kinda plain
This is optional :)

Thanks for using my tutorial

Masks 9-12

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SUPPLIES NEEDED
Kit of choice I'm using #1 Mom by Dani
TUBE: Artist © Amanda Fontaine
Her art is no longer available but I purchased it from AMI

Mask of choice
Font of choice


New Image 500 x 500 transparent

Open heart frame 1, resize by 90%

Copy and paste as new layer

Move to the top of your workspace and then duplicate, flip
Layers- merge - merge down
Duplicate, free rotate 90%
Layers- merge - merge down
Resize by 80%

Open Paper 7
Resize 60%, copy and paste new layer
Move layer behind the hearts
Apply your mask of choice
I used heart mask from Zuzzanna

Open Paper 16
Resize by 50%, copy and paste new layer
Resize by 70% again (make sure all layers is not checked)
Image free rotate 65%

Open Paper 9
Resize by 50%, copy and paste new layer
Resize by 70% again (make sure all layers is not checked)

Open Paper 1
Resize by 50%, copy and paste new layer
Resize by 70% again (make sure all layers is not checked)
Image free rotate 45%

Open your tube of choice
I'm using the fantastic work of Amanda Fontaine
You must purchase a license to use this artwork.
I resized by tube by 75%

Add your word art and any other elements of choice

and don't forget your drop shadows

I hope you enjoyed my tutorial. I would love to see your results. Please send them to calirose.love@gmail.com

Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day everyone.

Although no sculptured marble should rise to their memory, nor engraved stone bear record of their deeds, yet will their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.
~Daniel Webster

Made In America

This fantastic kit is called USA Made from StephsGraphix. You can find it in any of the stores she sells in. Please visit her blog for more information