Opals Creations

New Tutorial Plain Beauty

2009-11-10T13:42:00.002-05:00

Supplies Needed
a tube of choice. I am using the awesome work of Ismael Rac. You can get it
Here.
Template 44 by Tracy from freebie friends scraps and more you can get it here

plugins needed
Vm Extravanza transmission
Mura's Meister tone

Lets get started.
Open your tube and minimize it.

Open the template. Shift+D and close the orignal template. On your template go to image>canvas size>700x700.
Delete the copyright info.

Make the circle layer active. Go to Selections>Select all>Float>Defloat. Add a new layer. Flood fill with a gradient of 2 colors from your tube. I use angle 45 repeat 4. Select none. delete the orignal circle layer.

Go to adjust>blur>Gaussian Blur>3.00.
Now effects>plugins>Vm Extravanza>transmission> line width 1, offset 9, contrast 40.
resize it by 120%.

Make the square layer active. . Go to Selections>Select all>Float>Defloat. Add a new layer. Flood fill with a color from your tube. Delete the orignal layer.keep it selected.

Paste your tube as a new layer. postion and then invert and delete. select none.

Duplicate your tube and mirror it. you might have to move it over a little.

Now duplicate each side so you have 2 images on each size. on the top of each side put a gaussian blur of 5 on them.change the blend mode on both of the blurred images to Burn.

Make the frames layer active. . Go to Selections>Select all>Float>Defloat. Add a new layer. Flood fill with a darker color from your tube. Delete the orignal layer. select none. Place a drop shadow on the frames.

Make the Rectangles layer active. . Go to Selections>Select all>Float>Defloat. Add a new layer. Flood fill with a color from your tube. Delete the orignal layer. keep it selected.

add another layer while still selcected go to selections>modify>expand by 2. flood fill with a darker color and move it below the lighter color.

add another layer while still selcected. go to effects>plug ins>Mura's Meister>tone>default settings. select none

Add your tube and place it where you would like it. You might have to resize it. Crop your tag down to size.

Resize your tag if you like now.

add your copyright info and the name or saying on it. You are done.

Christmas WebSet Contest

2009-11-02T14:18:00.001-05:00

The Psp group I am in is opening the contest to the public.

Follow the link below to get the rules and prize information!!!
http://www.psp-party.com/gallery/contests/christmaswebset.htm

My very First ever Tag Template Freebie

2009-10-08T12:37:00.004-04:00

Here is my first ever template. You can get it here If this goes well I am gonna try to make more of these.

Halloween Webset Contest

2009-09-09T21:20:00.002-04:00

The Psp group I am is opening the contest to the public.

Follow the link below to get the rules and prize information!!!
http://www.psp-party.com/gallery/contests/halloweenlogo.htm

HRC Misfits TuT

2009-08-26T12:25:00.003-04:00

Well I got a new tut for you all to try. You can find it here

Magical Dreams TUT

2009-08-04T11:05:00.004-04:00

Okay it has been a long while since I wrote a tut. But Last night I made this tag and tutted it up this morning. I loved how it came out. So you can find the tut here.

Choo Choo Whispers In the Wind Blog Train

2009-07-14T11:38:00.005-04:00

Hey all the train is about to leave the station. To get my portion click on the preview. Mine is a Taggers Kit and it has 20 papers, 6 frames, 57 elements

Below are the other stops to get more of this lovely blog train.
Remember everyone wont have theirs up at the same time. We are all in different time zones.

http://toristidbits.blogspot.com/

http://myjuicybits.blogspot.com/

http://dreamlanddesigns.blogspot.com/

http://whitemagik63.blogspot.com/

http://opals1stcreations.blogspot.com/ <<<----you are here

http://soaringhawksnest.blogspot.com/

http://audsdezinzlifeofasinglecreativemom.blogspot.com/

http://aswtlyrecreation.blogspot.com/

New layout

2009-06-30T10:33:00.002-04:00

well it was that time again to change my layout. I am working on two different kits. One kit for the blog train and another one as a FTU also. Thanks to all that stick behind me and supporting me while it takes me so much time to create anymore.

Whisper In The Wind Blog Train

2009-06-10T15:27:00.003-04:00

Ok gang, there will be a Whisper In The Wind Blog Train pulling in soon! Keep an eye out for further details!
We are looking for contributors. If you are interested, please feel free to email Cari at swtlyre@aol.com for more information and the color palette.

another award

2009-05-22T12:01:00.003-04:00

I got this award from Cari at ASwtlyreCreation. I am to pass this award to eight blogs but i think everyone i know already has it.

I did find one that didnt have it.
Trish from Dreamland Designs

Freebie Midnight Blues Taggers Kit

2009-05-22T11:48:00.004-04:00

Click on the preveiw for the download.

Okay so it has been a really long time since i have posted anything. I finally got alittle mojo to finish this kit. I hope you all like it. Not everything is shown in the preview. Everything is also resized and dropped shadowed for the preview also.

Designer Call Scraps N More Designs

2009-05-06T05:42:00.001-04:00

4 Designer Spots have come available, if you are interested please contact admin@scrapsnmoredesigns.com

Sale This Weekend

2009-04-30T08:35:00.003-04:00

Some of the designers are having a sale for National Scrapbooking day. Click on the banner to get to the sale.

New Featured Designer

2009-04-15T21:13:00.002-04:00

Tootsie's Creations is the new featured designer at Scraps n More Designs, she is running a HUGE sale!! Come check it out. http://www.scrapsnmoredesigns.com/

Birthday Blowout / Retirement Sale!

2009-04-14T11:21:00.002-04:00

To celebrate SmurfysZoo's 40th birthday,

She is having a HUGE sale!

Everything in her store (except the charity kit) is on sale %40 off!

Also, you can buy out her store for a whopping $10!

That is $35.50 off the retail price!

Sale runs from April 15th thru April 30th!

All retirement items will no longer be available after April 30th.

Check out ScrapsNMoreDesigns.com for this sale as well as others!

Happy Birthday to the other designers, ILBS and Cancer Moon!! :)

Easter Weekend Sale

2009-04-10T00:33:00.001-04:00

click on the banner to take you to the store. I will post this again closer to the date. My things will be on sale also.

New Layout

2009-04-10T00:26:00.001-04:00

I thought it was time for a new layout. I am trying to get some mojo to make some kits and tuts. Hope it will be real soon.

Easter Blog Train

2009-04-03T22:22:00.005-04:00

To download mine click on the preview.

ALL ABOARD!!!
THIS EASTER BLOG TRAIN IS LEAVING THE STATION!!!
YOUR BOARDING PASS GETS YOU FREE PASSAGE TO ALL THE STATIONS.
BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT, AND LEAVE SOME LOVE
(please remember we are all in different time zones, so be sure to check back if something isn't there the 1st time you look)
HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR TRIP!!!
Cari www.aswtlyrecreation.blogspot.com
Opal http://opals1stcreations.blogspot.com/ <<<<--you are here
Smurfy http://smurfyszoo-created.blogspot.com/
Auds http://audsdezinzlifeofasinglecreativemom.blogspot.com/
Beth www.dreamfiredesigns.blogspot.com
Kathy www.ndnmade.blogspot.com
April www.divasdesignscustomscrapbooks.blogspot.com
Aiya http://myjuicybits.blogspot.com/
Alet http://sashasheenacreations.blogspot.com/
Tori www.toristidbits.blogspot.com
Von http://soaringhawksnest.blogspot.com/

April 2 - Begins CRI Charity Event @ Scraps n More

2009-04-01T08:58:00.000-04:00

We have some exciting news to tell you about and we hope that you will consider participating.
Starting April 2, 2009 Scraps n More Designs store will be offering a special collaboration scrap kit prepared by our store designers.
The kit is geared towards summertime and is called Hangin' at the Beach.
The kit will be offered at an extremely low price considering all the kit possibilities you can design using the portions from each designer.
When you purchase the Hangin' at the Beach kit you will also receive for free of charge an additional collaboration kit called Gothic Girls.

ALL PROCEEDS from the Hangin' at the Beach kit will be donated to charity.
That's right! No typo!
EVERY penny from the purchases of this great kit will go to the Cancer Research Institute.
To learn more about the Cancer Research Institute and what they do, please click HERE.

Here is a preview of the Hangin at the Beach Charity Event kit.

Please go to www.scrapsnmoredesigns.com to make your purchase and your donation will benefit a great cause in helping treat and fight cancer.
To read more - Visit our web site dedicated to the cause - Scraps n More Designs Charity Event.
Thank you!

New PTU kit called Subdued

2009-03-26T09:31:00.002-04:00

Here is my newest kit for sale. Just click the image to take you to the store for purchase.

Upcoming Easter Sale

2009-03-25T13:47:00.003-04:00

click on the banner to take you to the store. I will post this again closer to the date. My things will be on sale also. I will hopefully be adding a few things real soon.

Dollar Day Sale Reminder

2009-03-16T23:18:00.000-04:00

Some of the designers are having a one day one dollar sale. Cick on the banner to take you to the store.

First PTU taggers Kit

2009-03-13T17:29:00.003-04:00

Here is my first PTU taggers kit called Sea Foam... Hope you all like it make sure you check out all the other great items in the store. You can get to the item by clicking on the image.

First CU in store

2009-03-12T18:42:00.004-04:00

You will find my very first item in the store now. You can get to it by clicking on the image. Also shop around there are alot of great things in there.

Dollar Day Sale

2009-03-12T08:31:00.002-04:00

Some of the designers are having a one day one dollar sale. Cick on the banner to take you to the store.

March Madness Sale

2009-03-05T14:43:00.004-05:00

Some of the designers are having some great sales. Check it out click on the banner to get to the store for the sales.

Decided to start selling

2009-03-05T14:35:00.004-05:00

After long thinking I have decided to start selling my kits. I will still be offering freebies here also.

Another award

2009-03-04T11:39:00.003-05:00

Okay I have recieved this award again from Smurfy n Kathy

I am gonna give it back to my great friends I have made online...
Cari for always inspiring me to keep designing.
Kathy for just being a silly Country Gal
Smurfy for always being herself

St Patty Blog Train Freebies

2009-03-04T10:31:00.003-05:00

Download HERE

Well, my creative team and I did a little St. Patty Blog train. Be sure to check out the rest of the stops on the train.

Cari of A Swtlyre Creation
Kathy of NDN Made
Diane of Badazz Designs
Beth of Dreamfire Designs
Shelly of LBC designs
Auds of Auds Dezinz
Smurfy of Smurfyzoo-created

Easter Blog Train

2009-03-03T16:43:00.003-05:00

Ok gang, there will be a Easter's Blog Train pulling in soon! Keep an eye out for further details!
We are looking for contributors. If you are interested, please feel free to email Cari at swtlyre@aol.com for more information and the color palette.

FTU MangoChoco Kit

2009-03-03T12:27:00.005-05:00

DOWNLOAD HERE

Here is my latest kit. It has 16 papers,9 frames, 58 elements not all them are shown. Please leave me some love....

More awards

2009-02-27T03:48:00.006-05:00

Okay I have gotten these 3 awards in the the last couple of days. i got them from Trish n Cari both wonderful designers. Since every I know and follow already have these awards I will not be passing them along.

Mardi Gras Blog Train

2009-02-23T21:03:00.001-05:00

All aboard it is time for the mardi gras train to leave the station. Here is my portion of the train... Click on the preview to take you to the link.

Mine is up early the rest will be up in the morning on the 24th.
Here are the other stops for more of this wonderful blog train....
Cari of A Swtlyre Creation
Kathy of NDN Made
Diane of Badazz Designs
Beth of Dreamfire Designs
Shelly of LBC designs

Grand Opening of Scraps n More Designs Store

2009-02-19T13:35:00.004-05:00

Click the banner and it will take you to the store. There are alot of great designers selling at this store. Check it out there is gonna be alot of great things.

New Award

2009-02-16T08:50:00.003-05:00

I got home from work and recieved this award from Trish. I now have to pass it own to 3 amazing desingers.
So here are my picks
1. Cari of ASwtlyreCreation
2. Kathy of NDN Made
3. Auds of Auds Dezinz

Photo Challange

2009-02-16T08:44:00.007-05:00

OKay so I was challanged by Cari, Trish, and Jennifer
These are the challenge instructions:
Go to your photo folder in your computer.
Go to the 6th folder of the photos.
Go to the sixth picture.
Put the picture on your blog and description of it.
Invite six friends to join the challenge.
Link them in your blog and let them know they have been challenged.
Here is my picture:

This is a pic of my newest Kitten. She is a mamma's girl. Well everyone I know has already had this challange.

Designer Call

2009-02-15T08:46:00.005-05:00

My friend Cari of ASwtlyreCreation has opened a beautiful store where you can find all your scrapping needs there. If you are a designer and need to find a place to sell your stuff give her a email.

I will be looking into selling some things also there very soon. Till Next time have a great day.

St. Patty's Blog Train

2009-02-12T14:44:00.001-05:00

Ok gang, there will be a St Patty's Blog Train pulling in soon! Keep an eye out for further details!
We are looking for contributors. If you are interested, please feel free to email Cari at swtlyre@aol.com for more information and the color palette.

New Award

2009-02-04T14:25:00.003-05:00

I was given this award by Auds
I dont know who to give it too now cuz everyone I know has it already. I will find someone laters.

New Tag from Opal's Violet Kit

2009-02-01T11:44:00.004-05:00

This tut was written by Auds, http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Auds_Dezinz_Tutorials/

Valentines Blog Train

2009-01-31T20:21:00.005-05:00

You can get my part HERE Mine is going out alittle early so I dont forget to post it tomorrow.lol

Just follow the other links for more wonderful Valentine goodies. Not everyone is in the same time zone so please check back often...
NDN Made
Auds Dezinz
Graphics by Poka Dot
Smurfy Created
ASwtlyreCreation
SashaSheenaCreations
Badazz Scrap Designs
LBC Designs

FTU Violet Scrap Kit

2009-01-31T06:02:00.004-05:00

Well here is my next kit. It contains 8 papers,6 frames,43 elements. I hope you all like it. Please leave some love when dl it. Also please let me know if you are using it in a tut or layout so i can post so others can see your work.
Not everything is shown in the preview.
You can get this kit HERE

Mardi Gras Blog Train

2009-01-29T15:51:00.001-05:00

Ok gang, there will be a Mardi Gras Blog Train pulling in soon! Keep an eye out for further details!
We are looking for my contributors. If you are interested, please feel free to email Cari at swtlyre@aol.com for more information and the color palette.

Hope to have you jump aboard!!!

New tut by Cari (ASwtlyre Creation)

2009-01-29T09:29:00.004-05:00

This pretty tut was made with my Pinky Scrap Kit. You can find the tut Here

Update

2009-01-29T07:14:00.003-05:00

Okay i was working on new kit last week and my computer went on a frenzy. So I had to restore my whole thing. I have everything saved though thank goodness. I am just trying to get all my psp stuff back so I can finish my kit. I should have the new kit up very soon. I am gonna try and work on them a little faster then I have been. If you are using my kits n tuts please email me so I know so I can link to it. Thanks again for all the DL I have gotten so far on my kits. It means alot to me that ppl actually like them. Have a great day and hopefully I will have the kit down soon.

FTU Teal Scrap Kit

2009-01-23T02:00:00.003-05:00

Here is my newest kit. Not everything is in the preview. There is 9 papers, 37 elements, 8 frames.You can get it here. Please leave me a little love when downloading it.

Tag made from my FTU Pinky Kit

2009-01-19T08:38:00.006-05:00

This beautiful tag was made with my Pinky Kit. You can find the tut here for it

FTU Pinky Scrap Kit

2009-01-17T05:46:00.004-05:00

Not everything is in the preview. There is 8 papers,7 frames,34 elements to play with. Here is my second scrap kit. I am still deciding on rather to sell my stuff. I think for now I am gonna stick with being FTU. I hope you all like my new kit. You can grab the kit Here

New Tut is up called Sheer Elegance

2009-01-16T10:10:00.004-05:00

Here is my newest tut I just wrote. The examples are for Monica and Lorna whos kit I used. You can find it Here.

Very First Award

2009-01-16T05:36:00.004-05:00

I have received a great award from a sweet and talented Jennifer, thank you so much!! I am always honored to have been given any award!! Now I get to pass it on to 5 creative woman and this is going to be a hard choice!:
1.Auds
2. Diane of badazz Designs
3. Trish of Dreamland Designs
4. Monica n Lorna of Simply Sensational Scraps
5. Kittz of KittzKreations

Thanks again for this award. Remember to check out these awesome blogs.

Tag made from Opals new kit

2009-01-08T18:59:00.000-05:00

Very First Scrap Kit Freebie

2009-01-08T05:56:00.006-05:00

Okay all this is my very first scrap kit. I hope you all enjoy it.

You can find it HERE Not all things are shown in preview.
It is a TAGGER KIT
there are 8 papers 600x600
24 elements
4 frames

please leave me a comment on this kit so I know if I should keep going on these. I will still be tuts also. I am just trying to do more things.

Here is my try at Opal's Latest Tut!

2009-01-04T09:51:00.000-05:00

New Tutorial is up

2009-01-04T09:08:00.007-05:00

Here is my newest tut,you can find it HERE. Have fun with the tut.

New Layout

2008-12-27T07:04:00.002-05:00

So I thought it was time for a new layout. It is alittle on the dark side but i loved the scrap kit so I went with the flow and this is what I came up with. Leave me a comment on what you think of it.

Valentines Day Blog train creators wanted

2008-12-23T11:46:00.000-05:00

Wooo Woooo..................all aboard ! ! ! ! ! ! !

With the success of our creative team blog train we have decided to have another open blog train. We welcome any seasoned scrapper to email me and join us in on the fun and excitement. If you think this sounds like fun ( and have the spare time and energy to jump on board ) please let me know.You can email me at angolagirl@gmail.com and please place Valentines blog train in the subject line.

Hugs, Auds

New Link for New Years Word Art

2008-12-21T07:43:00.000-05:00

Here is the new link for the WORD ART

Wow

2008-12-18T08:51:00.003-05:00

I just wanted to post and say I am so happy that ppl have dl my very first word art. I have 113 dl already. I want to thank everyone that has dl it. I hope you will let me see what you create. Just leave a message on my blog and I will contact you.

Tag Made with all our blog train kits !!!

2008-12-16T23:52:00.001-05:00

NEW YEARS BLOG TRAIN

2008-12-14T21:03:00.007-05:00

In the above post you will find the new link

WOOO WOOO This NEW YEARS BLOG TRAIN is now leaving this station. After you are done grabbing this freebie, please be sure to check all of the stations below. Everyone is in different time zones so make sure you check them often.

http://cynthiab-learningscrapbooking.blogspot.com/
http://aswtlyrecreation.blogspot.com/
http://smurfycreated.blogspot.com/
http://ndnmade.blogspot.com/
http://audsdezinzlifeofasinglecreativemom.blogspot.com/
http://badazzdesigns69.blogspot.com/

Pleasantly Plaid FREEBIE

2008-12-13T20:20:00.000-05:00

This is another collaboration kit made by me (Ndn Made) and Cari (ASwtlyreCreation). It's my first try using bright colors in a scrap so I hope ya'll can use it. Frames are not shown in the preview. You can download the kit HERE.

New Colab. Kit By Ndn Made and Badazz Designs !

2008-12-13T12:33:00.001-05:00

This Freebie Kit was Joint effert of NDN Made and Badazz Designs !
We hope you will enoy it. Its HUGE kit so I know I will have fun with it !
You Can get it Here

NEW YEARS BLOG TRAIN UPDATE

2008-12-10T09:22:00.001-05:00

Just an update the NEW YEARS BLOG TRAIN will be pulling out on December 15th. Choo-Choo, don't forget to get your ticket and follow the blogs that are involved!

Tag I made

2008-12-06T09:06:00.003-05:00

Here is a tag I made using Cari's Color me Pink Kit. You can get it here. Make sure you leave her some love...

Made this from Opal's New Tut

2008-12-05T11:25:00.003-05:00

Here is what I made from Opal's newest tut. I used the artwork of Al Rio, and you can purchase it from CILM. The scrap kit that I used was Twas the Night Before created by Lynn Earwicker.

Ndn Made Tag using Seasons Greetings Tut

2008-12-05T08:02:00.001-05:00

My results to Opal's new tutorial, Seasons Greetings found HERE. Artist used is FTU artist, Ben Krefta.

NEW YEARS BLOG TRAIN INFORMATION

2008-12-05T07:57:00.000-05:00

Ok gang, there will be a new blog train pulling in soon! Keep an eye out for further details!
If you are interested in being on the train and contributing to it, then please email me and let me know! swtlyre@gmail.com

Seasons Greetings TUT

2008-12-05T05:34:00.005-05:00

Okay so i didn't do the other tag quite yet. I was playing in psp and came up with this tag. I hope you all like doing the tut. Have fun with it and hope to see some results from it.
Here is where you can find the TUT

Hello All

2008-12-05T02:56:00.004-05:00

Well I am gonna try and get to writing some tuts. I am waiting on permission from a designer to use her scrap kit. If I get it I will get the tut wrote up and posted. Here is the example of the tag I made. I really like how it came out.

In a Slump

2008-11-14T02:33:00.003-05:00

Well lately work has been busy with holidays coming up. I havent had any mojo to make any tags that i go oh cool i see a tut out of it. I hope my mojo comes back soon so i can get some holiday tuts up here. I love making holiday tags so it should come to real soon.

New Layout

2008-10-30T08:15:00.004-04:00

I hope everyone likes my new layout. I am gonna work on a better header though later on today. I am also gonna work on 1 or 2 new tuts hopefully today. Have a great day everyone and hope to have some new things up later.....Hugs

One of those Pastel Days TuT

2008-10-24T11:54:00.003-04:00

Here is my newest tut. You can find it here

Wow

2008-10-20T06:21:00.004-04:00

I cant believe I have written 5 tutorials so far and have loved making all of them. It might be slow for new tuts to come on here but with working I do this on my spare time. Sometimes though i can make a couple each week. Plus by writing these tuts i have found some really awesome blogs with scrap kits. I love all their work.

Dashing Through Christmas TuT

2008-10-20T06:15:00.001-04:00

This new tut can be found here.

Romantic Framed Love

2008-10-17T06:28:00.003-04:00

Hey all I am back with a new tut. You can find it Here. Dont forget to leave some love on my blog if you do any of my tuts.

New Tutorial Pink Inspiration

2008-10-04T07:55:00.004-04:00

Well here is another tut I am so excited with doing these tuts. You can find this tut here

Earthy Star TuT

2008-10-03T09:05:00.005-04:00

Well here is my second tut already and i am really liking this tag and how it came it out. I hope you like it also. Here is the link to the tut http://www.freewebs.com/opalscreations/earthystar.htm . One day i will figure out how to do a clickable link lol. Well If you do this tut or any others of mine please leave me a post on the chat box or a comment. Thanks again for looking.

My FIRST Tutorial is up

2008-10-02T05:08:00.005-04:00

My very first tut is up i hope you all enjoy it. You can find it here

My First Blog entry

2008-09-27T06:21:00.000-04:00

So i am gonna try and do this blog thing. I am gonna also try to do my tuts here also but I dont know how it will go. lol
Till next time
Hugs
Opal