FTU No Scraps "Friends" EFR Exclusive Tag Tutorial by Penny¢

Supplies:
Tube by Julia Spiri_Tube/License currently available at DAH HERE
Template 33 HERE by Pammers Passions HERE. This is an
 exclusive template made by Pammers for the Escape From Reality blog

FILTERS: No outside filters
FONTS: Kiddos
Bananas Font

When working with templates, always Shift+D to duplicate, close original.
On each layer, either:
A: Select with magic wand
B: Ctrl+A, Ctrl+F. Ctrl+Shift+F (select all, float, de-float)
ANL, do the tutorial steps required
Close/delete original template layer
B: Use the Manual Color Correction Tool
*Note: Method B is the option I use, so you may need to select your layer first before adding any effects*

Open template, duplicate, close original
Raster 2_#f9d168
Texture Effects_Canvas Simple_26_2_4_15_10_#f9d168_180_50_30
*Magic Wand_Select the lines in Raster 3_#7bac0a
Add Uniform Noise_20*
Repeat from * to * on Copy of Raster 3
**Magic Wand_Select 3 of the circles on Raster 3
FF #f988bc
Texture Effects_Weave_1_5_2_Both boxes #627228_Fill Gaps Checked
Inner Bevel_#2_25_10_3_10_10_#627228_315_50_30**
Again, repeat from ** to ** on 3 circles on Copy of Raster 3
***Magic Wand_select remaining circles of raster 3
#cfd33f_Uniform Noise 20
Repeat Inner bevel changing color to #cfd33f***
Repeat from *** to *** on Copy of Raster 3
Raster 4_Magic Wand_Select the White outline_Promote To Layer_Select None
Change color to #f8f6c0
Highlight original Raster 4 layer_Select All_Float_Defloat
Change color to #dbd579
Position desired portion of tube/image within selection (I used the Turtles shell)_Invert_Delete_Select none
Blend Mode_Overlay
Duplicate
Art Media Effects_Brush Stroke_41_76_16_100_12_47_102_Black
Texture Effects_Blinds_7_35_Black_Both Boxes Checked
Repeat Brush Strokes, same settings
Blend Mode_Multiply
Select none
Raster 5_Sharpen More_Uniform Noise 45
C/P tube
Duplicate_Blend Mode_Overlay_Opacity 50
Gaussian Blur 5
Highlight original tube_Select All_Float_De-Float_Invert
Highlight tube copy_Delete_Select None
Copy Merged
Paste As New Layer, aligning with original layers
Send to bottom
Gaussian Blur 20
Uniform Noise 25
DS original tube and all template layers_0_0_75_15_Black
Text Tool_Bananas Font_55_0 stroke_#7bac0a fill
Set your "Direction" to the down red arrow_Kerning -350
Type out "FRIENDS"
DO NOT CONVERT TO RASTER
Place directly above Raster 2 as shown
Duplicate
Convert duplicate to raster
Click on the original text_Stroke 4 #cfd33f
Uniform Noise 25
DS_1_2_50_5_Black
Add all correct copyright/license information
Name_Kiddos_72_#fbc12f
DS_1_2_75_2_Black
Save!

Another sample of what can be created by this tut:

(This tut was written by Penny¢ for exclusively for EFR)

Tutorial by Pammers 'Summer Carnivale'

 

This tag was created by Pammers from a tutorial she wrote, using art from
 the EFR Blog Train! You can find this awesome tutorial at Pammers blog
 at https://pammerspassions.blogspot.com. You can find all of the links for
 the July Blog Train - Summer Carnival CLICK HERE.

Thank you Pammers for this awesome tut and for the gorgeous tag! 

Tutorial 'Fairy Dust' by Pammers

 

This gorgeous tag was created by Pammers, using the following
tutorial she wrote exclusively for the EFR Blog! You can find more
of her amazing work at her blog, pammerspassionsai.blogspot.com.

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 Scrap kit - Fairy Dust - HERE

Template - EFR - HERE (use the first one)

Tube - Supplied in kit

***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

Stacked template - resize 80%

Copy merged and paste to template/arrange/send to bottom

Rectangle background - p30

E93 - resize 40%

Bottom star - p23

3 frames - fill color of choice

Add glass effect

Center background - p23

Top background - p30

Position tube -I resized by 55%

E92 - resize 40%

Merge visible/crop/resize as needed/add proper copyright

Happy Easter Tutorial by Pammers

 

This tag was created by Pammers from a tutorial she wrote, using a template

 from the EFR Blog! You can find this awesome tutorial at Pammers blog

 at pammerspassionsai.blogspot.com. Thank you Pammers for this awesome tut 

and for the gorgeous tag!

St. Patrick's Day Tutorial by Pammers

 

This tag was created by Pammers from a tutorial she wrote, using a template from the EFR Blog! You can find this awesome tutorial at Pammers blog at pammerspassionsai.blogspot.com. Thank you Pammers for this awesome tut and for the gorgeous tag!

St. Patrick's Day Tutorial by Pammers

 

The tutorial for this beautiful tag was written by Pammers and can be 

found at her blog: pammerspassions.blogspot.com/2025/02/irish-beauty-ftu.html. 

You can find other fabulous tutorials there as well. This tut uses one of the

 templates made exclusively for the EFR blog!

Mardi gras Tutorial by Pammers

 

This gorgeous tag was created from a tut by Pammers, using one of Deana's masks. 

You can find the tutorial at Pammer's Blog, here: pammerspassionsai.blogspot.com.

Thank you, Pammers!

Template by Pammers

 This awesome template was created by Pammers, of Pammers Creations.
you can download it in either PSD or PSP.

PSP DOWNLOAD  PSP DOWNLOAD

Here is a tutorial using the template:

 

The tutorial for this beautiful tag was written by Pammers and can be 

found at her blog: pammerspassions.blogspot.com/2025/02/irish-beauty-ftu.html. 

You can find othere fabulous tutorials there as well. This tut uses one of the

 templates made exclusively for the EFR blog!

Tutorial by Pammers

 

This tag was created by Pammers from a tutorial she wrote, using a mask by Deana located HERE (8th one). You can find this awesome tutorial at Pammers blog at pammerspassions.blogspot.com/. Thank you Pammers for this awesome tut and for the gorgeous tag!

Tutorial by Pammers

 

This stunning tag was created by Pammers, an amazing tagger & admin
at the EFR forum, using one of the templates shared HERE by Kathyfrances!
 You can find this lovely tut at Pammers blog, pammerspassionsai.blogspot.com.
Thank you Pammers!

"A Dickens of a Christmas" kit by EFR members & matching tutorial by Pammers

 

This gorgeous kit was created by members of the EFR forum and can be found HERE. 

You must be a member with 500 posts to get this scrapkit (which is easy to do!).

This lovely tag was made by Pammers! You can find her tutorial for the tag at her 

blog, Pammers Passions https://pammerspassionsai.blogspot.com. Thank you Pammers

 for this awesome tutorial!

If you do the tutorial, please let us know, we'd love to show off your tag! 

Tutorial by Pammers

 

This adorable tut can be found at Pammers Passion HERE, using the 

fabulous word art by Paula from the EFR blog HERE!

Thank you Pammers, for this awesome tut & tag!

Tutorial: Monday's Child - PTU by Pammers

 

This gorgeous tag was created by Pammers, using a tutorial she wrote and posted on her blog. It uses one of the word art templates from the EFR blog, located here. You can find the tutorial at Pammers Passions, here. Thank you Pammers!!

Template by Pammers

  

 

DOWNLOAD DROPBOX

This awesome template was created by Pammers! 
Here is a sample tag showing how the template can be used. You can find the tutorial
for this awesome tag at Pammer's blog, pammerspassions.blogspot.com.

Thank you, Pammers!

FTU Tutorial by Pammers "Spring Colors'

 

This gorgeous tag was created by Pammers, a talented tagger from the EFR forum! You can create this tag by using her tutorial posted at her blog HERE. She used a mask from our blog by Louise, located HERE, fifth one down. If you do the tutorial, we'd love to see what you create!

Here is the mask by Louise, posted here for your convenience.

New HNY Tutorial by Pammers!

 

Midnight Gold FTU

This gorgeous tag was created by Pammers of Pammers Passions, using a mask by Deana 

from the EFR blog. You can find her awesome tutorial at her stie, located CLICK HERE.

Many thanks to Pammers for the wonderful tut & also for using supplies from our blog! TYVM!

Cute Witch Tutorial by Pammers

 

Pammers made this really cool tag using a tut she wrote at her blog, pammerspassions.blogspot.com. She used a cluster frame from here, located HERE (it is the 18th one down) or just grab it from below! Don't forget to check out the other awesome Halloween cluster frames available!

Thank you, Pammers!

FTU 'Stars' Template by Janeane

  

DOWNLOAD

This amazing template was created by Janeane, an awesome tagger from our forum, exclusively for EFR! The image is just a preview; to gain the template (with layers), click on download.

Here are some tags made using the template! Hopefully they will give you some ideas on how

 the template can be used. Many thanks to the EFR taggers for making these!

created by Paula

And here is the matching word art by Paula:

Tag & tutorial by Pammers

You can find the tutorial to make this tag at Pammers' blog, Pammers Passions.

Thank you Pammers for this awesome tut!

created by Direne

created by KITT

created by Carolyn

created by Windy

created by Shelly

created by Patricia

created by Sandy

created by PennyG

created by Wally

created by Louise

created by Kimberly M

created by FlutterbyDi

created by Allie

created by Wendy

Persia Designs 'Peaceful Glen' & Tutorial by Pammers

 

This beautiful kit is by Persia Designs and is available at the EFR forum. We have cluster frames made with this kit CLICK HERE and Pammers has written an awesome tutorial using the kit. To make the tag posted below, visit her site at pammerspassions.blogspot.com. We'd love to see what you create!

Thank you, Pammers!

FTU PU Cluster Frame 'Peaceful Glen' Persia Designs

 

The following PU cluster frame was created by Pammers, using the lovely kit 'Peaceful Glen' by Persia Designs! You can get Persia's FTU kits at the EFR forum, escapefromreality.forumotion.co.uk/. To see the amazing tut by Pammers using the cluster frame, visit

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