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Friday, May 1, 2026

PG FTU Tutorial 'Sandy Toes' by Pammers

 

Sandy Toes

 Scrap kit - Beacharita - EFR Exclusive - HERE
Template - EFR by Penny - HERE
Tube - 4 tubes by same artist

***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 
Raster1 - ldd_pp
DAD_6 - resize 60%
E2 by tiggy - resize 70%
Duplicate/mirror
Sand
The frames - p11
Add an inner bevel
All grey squares - p of choice
Position your tubes
I added Xero porcelain to mine
Frame3 by Bee - resize 20% and position on frames
Block trio's - p7
Add an inner bevel
Swirls 1&2 - add noise
IDD wa7 - resize 35%
DAD221 - resize 50%
Photo anchor - resize 25%
DAD 321 - resize 25%
Seashell1 - resize 50%
IDD3 - resize 30%
IDD1 - resize 30%
Summer flip flop - resize 20%
Outer frame - p7
Inner bevel
Merge visible/crop/resize as needed/add proper copyright


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(This tut was written by Pammers for exclusively for EFR)

Sunday, April 26, 2026

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)

Monday, April 20, 2026

Tutorial 'Blossoms' by Pammers

 FTU Scrap kit - EFR Exc by Paula - Mint & Pink - HERE
FTU Template - EFR - HERE
FTU Tube - Paula - EFR - HERE

***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
Raster2 - p5
Stars and sky
Rectangle - p3
Butterflies4 - resize 40%
Layer properties at 40
Add small border if you want
Rectangle diamonds - flood fill
Large circle - p4
Diamond circle - flood fill
Medium circle -  p1
Add small border if you want
Butterflies2 - resize 40%/Image/rotate left
Small circle - p1 (I changed placement)
Add small border if you want
Paper stars - resize 40%
Frame - flood fill
Position tube

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(This tutorial written by Penny¢ exclusively for EFR)

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Tutorial 'Lavendar - FTU' by Pammers

 

This adorable tag was created by Pammers using a mask she created for the EFR
blog. You can find the tutorial she wrote here pammerspassions.blogspot.com

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Tutorial 'Don't Stop The Music' by Pammers

 

Scrap kit - Midnight Music by TTD - EFR Forum - HERE
Mask - EFR Blog - HERE
Template - EFR Blog - HERE
Tube - Robert Alvarado - not sure where he is selling
***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
P19 - apply  mask/merge group/send to bottom
E33
E9
E7 - position bottom left
E116
Left frame insert - p1
Center diamond - p6
Frames - add inner bevel of choice
I added my close ups and adjusted hue and sat to 0
E89
E87
E121 - resize 50%
Image/free rotate left by 90
Duplicate/mirror
E16 - resize 30%
E57 - resize 45%
Position main tube
Merge visible/crop/resize as needed/add proper copyright

Tutorial by Pammers
To find more of her awesome tutorials, visit her blog at https://pammerspassions.blogspot.com

Tutorial 'My Valentine...Coffee' - PTU by Pammers

This adorable tag was created by Pammers using a mask she created for the EFR
blog. You can find the tutorial she wrote here https://pammerspassions.blogspot.com



Tutorial 'Heart Pillow' - FTU by Pammers

 
This awesome tag was created by Pammers using a mask she created for the EFR
blog. You can find the tutorial she wrote at her blog https://pammerspassions.blogspot.com

Saturday, September 6, 2025

FTU Tutorial 'Halloween Night' by Pammers

 

FTU Tutorial 'Halloween Night' by Pammers

Pammers made this tag using a tutorial she wrote & using word art from the EFR
Blog! You can find the tut at her blog here: pammerspassions.blogspot.com

Thank you Pammers for this lovely tag!

Monday, August 25, 2025

Tutorial 'Purple Haze' by Pammers

 

Pammers made this tag using a tutorial she wrote & a scrapkit from the EFR
Blog! You can find the tut at her blog here: pammerspassions.blogspot.com.

Thank you Pammers for this lovely tag!

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Tutorial 'Autumn Bliss' by Pammers

 

Pammers made this tag using a tutorial she wrote & a template from the EFR 
Blog! You can find the tut at her blog here: pammerspassions.blogspot.com.

Thank you Pammers for this lovely tag!

Saturday, July 5, 2025

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! 

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Pirate Tutorial by Pammers

Another great tutorial by Pammers, using word using word art
 from 
the EFR Blog! You can find this awesome tutorial at
Pammers blog at https://pammerspassions.blogspot.com

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

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Patriotic Tutorial by Pammers

 

This tag was created by Pammers from a tutorial she wrote, using word using a
template by Deana from 
the EFR Blog! You can find this awesome tutorial at
Pammers blog at https://pammerspassions.blogspot.com

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

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Tutorial by Pammers 'Alexandrite' (birthstone collection)

This tag was created by Pammers from a tutorial she wrote, using word using a
template by Deana from 
the EFR Blog! You can find this awesome tutorial at
Pammers blog at https://pammerspassions.blogspot.com.

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

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Tutorial by Pammers 'Beach Cure'

This tag was created by Pammers from a tutorial she wrote, using word art from 
the EFR Blog! You can  find this awesome tutorial at Pammers blog at 
https://pammerspassions.blogspot.com

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

Monday, April 28, 2025

Tutorial by Pammers 'Summer Sweet'

 

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 
pammerspassions.blogspot.com

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

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Tutorial 'Blue' FTU 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 
pammerspassions.blogspot.com
.

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

Monday, March 31, 2025

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

Monday, March 17, 2025

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!

Sunday, March 9, 2025

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!