From My Window

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This tutorial was written by Sharon on August 17, 2011

For more info read my TOU

Supplies Needed

Scrapkit From My Window here

(Look for download password in her TOU)

The tube I used is by Keith Garvey, you will need a license to use which you can purchase from PTE here

Open a new transparent canvas 700x700, we will resize later

Select all

Paste paper 2 into selection

Deselect

Paste window 2 (7) as a new layer

Resize to 45%

Using your magic wand select inside the window frame

Expand 3

Add a new raster layer

Floodfill inside selection with a pattern, gradient or color from your tube

Do Not Deselect

Move this layer to below the window layer

Paste your tube as a new layer

Resize as needed

Invert your selection

Delete

Deselect

Add drop shadow

Move to below the window layer

Paste element 1 (5) as a new layer

Resize to 20%

Position right side

Add drop shadow

Add drop shadow

Paste element 2 (1) as a new layer

Resize to 15%

Add drop shadow

Paste element 2 (10) as a new layer

Resize to 10%

Add drop shadow

Paste element 2 (14) as a new layer

Resize to 80%

Move to one side a bit

Duplicate

Move to the other side a bit

Merge down 

Add drop shadow

Paste element 1 (11) as a new layer

Resize to 25%

Duplicate & merge down

Add drop shadow

Activate your tube tool

Add a new raster layer

Select birds

When you get the one you want resize as needed 

Position on the bird bath

Add drop shadow

I rotated left 15

Paste element 1 (3) as a new layer 

Resize to 25%

Mirror

Activate your freehand selection, mode on Replace, feather 0

Select around the left ear

When done selecting left click once inside your selection to pull the marching ants tight around the ear

Copy

Cut

Paste as new layer, twice

Rename these layers to ear 1 & ear 2

Position 1 ear back into place

Rotate the other left 30

Position back into place

You'll notice it doesn't quite look right so now you need to go over this small area with your clone brush

Add your name

Resize all layers to 75%

Add your © info

Animation

Hide ear 1

Merge visible

Copy & paste into animation shop

Undo your merge

Unhide ear 1

Hide ear 2

Copy & paste after current in animation shop

Set frame properties at 75 or to your preferences

Save as gif & you're all done!

I hope you enjoyed my tutorial

I would love to post your © compliant result, just email it to me with the tut name in the subject line

:)

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Result by Vickie