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Friday, December 5, 2025

Fairy Christmas - FTu

 Scrap kit - Fairy Christmas Bakery - HERE

Mask - Your choice

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 p15 - apply mask/merge group

E68 - resize 45%

E108 - resize 50%

E98 - resize 50%

E96 - resize 50%

E277 - resize 70%

E52 - resize 50%

E13 - resize 25%

E278 - resize 95%

E9 - resize 20%

E36 - resize 20%

E10 - resize 20%

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

Fruity



Tuesday, December 2, 2025

EFR Christmas Blog Train

Links to Download
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Escape From Reality Blog Train
December Blog Train Efrbt

Don't Miss A Stop

Lady Dragus
Cuddles Creations
SassySoul Dezinez
Diamond Creations-Direct Download
Blossoms PSP Creations
Pamkez
Pammers Passions - HERE
Savage Dezines Scrapz

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Our Forum at Escape from Reality

 Here are my goodies: As always....would love to see what you create and display it on my blog....thanks!!


PSP - HERE
PSD - HERE

PSP is - HERE

PSD is - HERE 

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Christmas Candy - FTU

Scrap kit - Peppermint Lane by TK - HERE

Mask - Your choice 

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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P2 - apply mask/merge group

Flower9 - resize 90%

Beads2 - resize 90%

Candy1 - resize 35%

Frame8 - resize 80%

Click inside frame - p27

Position tube of choice

Garland1 - resize 60%

Greenery6 - resize 60%

E1 - resize 30%

Candy3 - resize 30%

Candycane2 - resize 20%

Candy4 - resize 40%

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

Fruity



Friday, November 14, 2025

Friends are Flakes - FTU

 

Scrap kit - Frosty Winter by MTA - HERE

Mask - Your choice

Template - HPD #143 - HERE

Tube - Creative Fabrica - HERE

Snow Animation - HERE (can't remember where I got the one I used)

***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

Image/canvas size/800x800

Flood fill background with white if you want to animate

P2 - apply mask/merge group

Circle1 - p5

Frame2 - resize 65%

Rectangle1 - flood fill

Rectangle2 - p1

Top & bottom square - p4

Position tube(s)

E50 - resized 20%

E25 - resize 20%

Duplicate/position

E24 - resize 25%

E48 - resize 20%

E23 - resize 20%

E51 - resize 20%

E4 - resize 20%

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

IF you want to animate:

Open animation in AS/select all

PSP - copy merged and paste in AS

Hit CTRL&L to match frames in your animation

CTRL&A to select all

Drag your snow animation onto your image and view animation..if happy save


Fruity

Sandy





Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Autumn Peace - FTU

 Scrap kit - Thanksgiving Harvest by MTA - HERE

Mask - Your choice

Template - HPD #147 - HERE

Tube - Creative Fabrica - 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

Image/canvas size/800x800 and white layer

P13 - apply mask/merge group

Frame2 - resize 50% - position top

Duplicate and move down

E60 - resize 70%

Circles 1&2 - p1

Rec1 - p5

Rec2 - p14

Frame1 - resize 40% (move up one layer)

E62 - resize 60% (make a little darker by duplicating)

Duplicate/mirror/flip

E61

Squares 1&2 - p6

Click top layer

E47 - resize 45%

E3 - resize 60% 

E31 - resize 35%

E11 - resize 45%

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

Fruity



Sunday, November 2, 2025

Give Thanks - FTU

 Scrap kit - EFR BT - HERE

Mask - Your choice

Template - EFR BT - HERE (My template)

Tube - AngelMc - 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

Image/canvas size/800x800

P25 - apply mask/merge group/send to bottom

Mask or brush - p21

Frame1 & 2 - flood fill

1 - flood fill

Effect - Xero/caravaggio/10,5,3,-82,5

2 - flood fill

Effect - Xero/caravaggio/4,4,3,-60,6

Position tube

3&4 - add texture effect of choice

E9 - resize 25%

Duplicate/mirror

E8 - resize 25%

E11 - resize 25%

E6 - resize 50%

E2 - resize 30%

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

Miggins



Friday, October 31, 2025

November Blog Train at EFR

 🍂 November Blog Train: Gather and Give Thanks 🍂


As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves turn golden, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and celebrate all that we’re thankful for. This month’s blog train is filled with heartwarming creations inspired by the spirit of gratitude — cozy colors, rustic charm, and the beauty of gathering together with loved ones.


Each designer has brought their own special touch to the “Gather and Give Thanks” theme, creating papers, elements, and minis that capture the warmth of the season. Whether you’re scrapping family dinners, fall memories, or moments of simple joy, you’re sure to find something to love.


Hop aboard the train and collect all the beautiful freebies — and don’t forget to leave a little love for the designers who make it all possible! 💛🍁


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Escape From Reality Blog Train
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Don't Miss A Stop


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If you are a designer and would like to contribute
We Would Love for You to Join Us 
or 




PSP is - HERE
PSD is - HERE

Template2
PSP is - HERE
PSD is -HERE

As always, would love to see what you create so I can share it on my blog....thanks

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Praying - FTU

Scrap kit - So Tropi-Cute by Simone - HERE

Mask - Simone - HERE (#375)

Tube - Paula EFR - HERE

Word Art - 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 p29 - apply mask/merge group

Frame4 - resize 80%

P37 - resize 70%

Frame7 - add tube of choice and p37

Resize this to 80% and position on image

Erase what you want

E94 - resize 35%

E62 - resize 50%

Add word art of choice or use mine

E61 - resize 50%

E64 - resize 50%

E47 - resize 45%

E63 - resize 45%

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

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Sitting Pretty - FTU

 Scrap kit - Wizardly Kit by Rachey - HERE

Mask - Your choice

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 BG4 - apply mask/merge group

E99 - resize 70%

E107 - resize 70%

E128 - resize 60%

E35 - resize 40%

E91 - resize 25%

E103 - resize 30%

E146 - resize 35%

E4 - resize 30%

E78 - resize 30%

E100 - resize 60%

E57 - resize 30%

Position tube of choice

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

Sandy



Saturday, October 4, 2025

Beware - FTU

Scrap kit - Fright Night by TK - HERE

Mask - Your choice

Template - EFR Blog by me - HERE

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

Image/canvas size/800x800

P33 - apply mask/merge group/send to bottom

Lantern6 - resize 70%

Flower11 - resize 70%

Add a gradient glow to the webs

Raster2 - p11

Raster4 - flood fill

Raster's 5&6 - p26

Raster3 - p25

Banner1 - resize 38%

Headstone8 - resize 30%

Potion1 - resize 30%

Tube6 - resize 70%

Pumpkin17 - resize 30%

Pileofskulls5 - resize 25%

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