Key to my Heart

 

This tutorial was written by Mizteeque on 6th January 2026 and assumes a working knowledge of psp.

Any similarity to other works is unintentional and purely coincidental.

Supplies Needed - Miggins Easy Tag pack 

January - Written in Garnet

Be sure to check out the rest of this amazing blog

there is some incredibly gorgeous resources on there 

Font of choice

Open mask 4

Open blank canvas 800 x 800

floodfill white

c/p paper 11 as new layer

layers - new mask from image

choose mask 4 from dropdown

merge group

select all, float, defloat

copy paper 12, paste into selection

deselect

close mask

copy and paste as new layer the following items

dropshadow as you go

image (28), resize 40, position top right, duplicate, mirror

image (152), resize 40, position top middle

merge the last 3 layers together, duplicate, flip

image (27), resize 40, position top left

image (22), mirror, position inside the frame, erase the bottom half

change blend mode to overlay

image (108), resize 40, 

effects - image offset - H135, V-122

image (140), resize 40, rotate right 40, mirror

effects - image offset H-30, V-188

Add your name and Miggins credit

delete white background layer

merge visible

crop and save as png

LOVE

 

  This tutorial was written by Mizteeque on 230 December 2024, and assumes a working knowledge of psp.

Any similarity to other works is unintentional and purely coincidental.

Supplies needed:

Tube of choice.  I am using the incredible artwork of Misticheskaya

which can be purchased HERE

Scrakpit - Its a Love Thing 

(kit is retired and unavailable but any valentine kit should work)

My window frame HERE

Mask of choice

Font of choice - I am using Clean Notes

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Open blank canvas 800 x 800 

floodfill white

c/p paper 21

apply mask

merge group

c/p window frame

resize 25

image effects - offset

H-20 V40, transparent

rotate left 5

elements 1, 10, 13, 18 & 19

resize, duplicate, position to your liking

behind the top of the window frame

dropshadow all flowers

make window frame active

magic wand, click inside the frame,

expand by 3, invert

now hit delete on each flower layer to ensure 

and bits showing inside the frame are deleted

keep selected

c/p tube as new layer

position to your liking within the frame

hit delete on the tube layer

deselect

change blend mode to screen

c/p tube again as top layer

resize to fit

position slightly to the right of the window

el 231, resize 10

el 66, resize 40

el 105, resize 50

plus any other elements you wish to add

add your name, copyright and license information

delete white background layer

merge visible

crop and save as png

Heaven Sent

This tutorial was written by Mizteeque on 9th January 2022 and assumes a working knowledge of psp.
Any similarity to other works is unintentional and purely coincidental. 

 Supplies Needed:

Tube of choice - I am using the stunning artwork of Misticheskaya which can 
be purchased from Pics for Design
My scrapkit - Heaven Sent HERE
My mask 310 - HERE
Font of choice

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open blank canvas 700 x 700
floodfill white

c/p paper 4
apply mask
merge group

frame 2, resize 30
position top left of mask

el 32, resize 30, position bottom of heart frame

el 25, resize 30, position top right of heart frame

el 103, resize 50, move it up just a little bit 

el 24, resize 25, position top middle of heart frame, layers, arrange,  move down x 4 

el 25, 26 & 27, resize 25, position under left edge of frame

make heart frame active

magic wand, feather 0, 

click inside the heart frame
expand 10,

 hit delete on each element that is showing inside the frame

keep selected
c/p paper of choice, invert selection
hit delete
deselect

dropshadow all elements so far

c/p tube just under frame, resize as necessary
place face in the frame and erase any that is showing outside
change blend mode to screen

hide white background layer and mask layer
merge visible all other layers
unhide layers

paste tube again, resize as necessary, mirror
layers, arrange, bring to top
position to your liking towards the right of the heart cluster

freehand selection, feather 50ish
make a selection around the bottom of your tube, hit delete a couple of times 
deselect

el 41, resize 60, flip, position along bottom edge of tube

el 43, resize 60, duplicate & mirror, position behind tube to your liking

The following elements are what I used and positioned 

around the bottom of my tube to my liking 
all resized between 30 & 10 %

el 2, 25  resize 30
el 31, resize 25
el 5, 12, 26, 27, 56, 59, 65, 74, 76  resize 20
el 53 59, resize 15 
el 98, resize 10

Add your name, license and copyright information 
delete white background layer
merge visible
crop and save as png

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Another example made for me by the lovely Linda 

Precious Valentine - forum set

This tutorial was written by Mizteeque on 3rd January 2020, and assumes a working knowledge of psp.

Any similarity to other works is unintentional and purely coincidental.

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Supplies needed:

Tube of choice - I am using the beautiful artwork of Misticheskaya 

which can be purchased from Pics For Design

Any scrapkit or elements of choice (I used a valentine kit)

Font of choice

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Open blank canvas 700 x 250

c/p paper of choice

resize to fit if necessary

c/p several flowers

resize to fit

duplicate, mirror, flip, rotate

each one a few times and position

across the bottom of the canvas to 

your liking

d/s each one

(I used 5 different flowers, and duplicated each one at least 3 times)

repeat with some greenery

place within the flowers to your liking

hide the paper layer

merge visible

duplicate, mirror

move the layer up around 40/60 pixels

layers - arrange - move down

add any other elements you wish

c/p tube, resize to fit

position between the two flower layers

new raster layer

flood fill with a gradient made from two colors from your tag

linear - angle 45, repeats 15

select all, contract 5

delete

deselect

effects - texture effects - blinds

width 2, opacity 60, color dark one from your tag

horizonal checked

repeat but uncheck horizontal

magic wand, click inside the frame

flood fill white, contract 2

delete

deselect

add name, license and copyright information

merge all

save as jpg

Make a matching avatar if you wish

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Some more examples made by the members of my group 

I just love how they are all so different!

by Gigi

By Lisa

By Kathy

By Deeva

Vintage Valentine

This tutorial was written by Mizteeque on 30th December 2019, and assumes a working knowledge of psp.

Any similarity to other works is unintentional and purely coincidental.

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Supplies needed:

Tube of choice, I am using the beautiful artwork of Jennifer Janesko

which I purchased from CILM when it was open but you can now 

purchase from CDO

My Mask 288

My Supplies HERE

My Wordart (save from bottom of post)

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Open blank canvas 700 x 700

floodfill white

c/p flower cluster 1, resize 15

muras meister - copies - encircle

number 15, shift x & y 70

c/p flower 2, resize 30

repeat muras

rotate left 5

layers - arrange - move down

c/p frame, resize 38

magic wand, feather 0, click outside the frame

expand by 3, invert selection

on both the flower layers hit delete once

deselect

c/p flower cluster 2, position bottom left

paste tube as new layer

resize and position as necessary

erase the bottom of the tube so it looks like

it is coming out from the frame

d/s

c/p paper

apply mask, merge group

resize 108

move down layer palette to just above the white background 

c/p wordart

add name, license and copyright information

delete white background layer

merge visible

crop and save as png

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(click to open full size and save)

Sweet Like Candy - Forum Set

This tutorial was written by Mizteeque on 12th January 2019, and assumes a working knowledge of psp

Any similarity to other works is unintentional and purely coincidental

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Tube of choice - Preferrably one with a close up

I am using the artwork of Elias Chatzoudis

which can be purchased from CDO although mine was 

purchased from MPT when it was open.

Font of choice

Filters - Penta.com, Muras Meister, Tramage

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open blank canvas 700 x 250

c/p large tube
muras meister - copies - wallpaper (rotate), default settings

adjust, blur, gaussian blur 15

penta.com - jeans - 22, 4

duplicate

image effects - offset - H-145, V0

Tramage - gradient/spokes ratio maker, 168

image effects - offset - H145, V0

selection tool, custom selection
top & left 0, right 495, bottom 250
delete
deselect

duplicate, image mirror
selection tool, rectangle, feather 16-20 (ish)
draw a small vertical rectangle just covering the sharp edge
hit delete several times
deselect

c/p large tube
position so she covers the edge of the left spokes
d/s 
change blend mode to screen

c/p small tube
mirror and position so she covers the edge of the right spokes
d/s

custom selection - left 0, top 30, right 700, bottom 60
new raster layer, floodfill with a color from your tag
deselect
duplicate
image, flip
merge down, 
change blend mode to mulitply (or what looks good on your tag) and drag below your small tube

text tool - font of choice - color white
type out SWEET LIKE CANDY (or other saying/words of your choice)
 several times until it fits across the tag
and inside one of the small rectangles we just made.
convert to raster
d/s
change blend mode to overlay and drop opacity to around 60
duplicate and position one in each of the rectangles

merge all
new raster layer
floodfill with a color from your tag
select all, contract by 3, delete

add name, copyright and license information
merge all
save as jpg


To Make Matching Avatar

custom selection
top & left 0
bottom & right 175
selections, edit selection, move to a part of your tag that you like
edit selection, copy, deselect

paste as new image
new raster layer
floodfill with same border color
select all, contract by 3, delete
deselect,
add name, cr and license
merge all
save as jpg

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Here are some more examples 

Crowning Love

This tutorial was written by Mizteeque on 26th January 2019 and assumes a working knowledge of psp

Written using psp9 but other versions should work just as well

Any similarity to other works is unintentional and purely coincidental

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Tube of choice, I am using the stunning artwork of VeryMany 

which you can purchase from her store HERE

Scrapkit - Dear Valentine by Verena Designs

(I have had this kit in my files for the longest time and cannot find where it can now be purchased)

Mask 1 from MaskSet31 by Rachel Designs

Font of choice

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Open blank canvas 700 x 700

floodfill white

c/p tube 

effects - muras meister, copies - wallpaper rotate - default settings

adjust - blur - motion blur - angle 135, strength 100

repeat blur

apply mask

merge group

elements 05, 09, 14, 23, 24, 32, 36, 40, 41 & 55

c/p all elements on to canvas

resize and position to your liking

use my tag as a reference if you wish

c/p tube, above the frame

resize as necessary

erase any that is showing outside the frame

add name, copyright and license information

delete white background layer

crop and save as png

I also made a matching avatar for mine

Be Mine .... Or Else!

Supplies Needed:

Tube of choice, I am using the FTU artwork of Irulana

Scrapkit from Amy & Leah 2nd one down HERE

Fonts Compacta Bold & Beaked Tyrant

Mask from Moonbeams and Spiderwebs 2nd one down HERE

Eye Candy 4

Penta.com

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This tutorial was written by Mizteeque on 22nd January 2017  and assumes a working knowledge of psp

Written using psp9 but other versions should work just as well

Any similarity to other works is unintentional and purely coincidental

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Open blank canvas 700 x 700

floodfill white

copy and paste paper 1

apply mask

merge group

Text Tool - Compacta Bold, size 180, color black

type out a capital B and M

convert to raster

change size to 72, type out lowercase e,i,n,e

convert to raster

arrange so they spell 'BeMine' (no spaces)

merge together

place at bottom of tag, just offset to the left a little

select all, float, defloat,

copy and paste paper 1

invert

delete

invert

make original layer active

expand by 4

floodfill with a dark color from your tube (I used dark red)

deselect

merge together

Add a pale pink gradient glow

Text tool - Beaked Tyrant, size 72, colour black

type out 'or else'

before converting to raster

rotate to the left a little

convert to raster

add a pale pink gradient glow

position just across the end of the word 'Mine'

make mask layer active

preset shapes - ellipse, 

background color same dark colour you used before

hold down the shift key and draw out a circle behind 

the 'BeMine' words so it starts at the edge of the words

and goes almost all the way across.

convert to raster

select all, float, defloat

contract by 4

copy and paste paper 9

invert selection 

delete

copy and paste tube, position to your liking within the circle

delete

deselect

Change blend mode to screen, lower opacity to around 60

add pale pink gradient glow to the dark red background circle

preset shapes tool - rectangle, same dark red as before

draw out a slim vertical rectangle just to the right of the circle

rotate right slightly

convert to raster

select all, float, defloat, 

contract by 4

copy and paste paper 6

invert selection 

delete

deselect

add pale pink gradient glow to dark red background rectangle.

Draw out another rectangle, but this time a skinny horizontal one

from left to right behind the 'BeMine' words

convert to raster

penta.com - Jeans - default settings

add pale pink gradient glow

Draw out one more rectangle, but this time even skinnier and change

the colour to black.  Right across the middle of the previous rectangle

and so it overlaps the ends slightly

convert to raster

add pale pink gradient glow.

copy and paste tube

image, mirror

drag below the two horizonal rectangles

erase any of the tube that shows below the rectangles

dropshadow, 0,0,50,8,black to the following layers

Circle background, all rectangles (horizontal and vertical)

dropshadow 2,5,50,8,black to the following layers

'BeMine', 'or else', tube

Add your name & copyright information

delete white background layer

merge visible

save as png.