Self-harm is on a rise. We don't think of it much but always

relate back to suicide. What is the difference between self-harm

and suicide? This is MY knowledge between the two

Self-harm is a deliberate injury caused by self but without

intention of taking one's life. It is a call for help. Method

used to commit injury can cause harm but won't take life away.

Suicide is intentional act to take life way. 

There are so many reasons self-harm is on the rise. If

you experience a friend/family member going through changes

outside their normal, they are giving clues to others. Self-harm

may be attempted several times without notice so the next step

would be suicide. Listen to what friends/family are saying

BUT pay close attention to what is NOT being spoken

I found this cute kit and decided to write a tutorial for my tag

Supplies needed are all FTU

Artist - Marika tube purchased from CDO

(Not sure where artist may be selling now)

Scrap kit - Created by Purple HERE

Template - Created by Venomous Creations HERE

Mask - Weescotslass #362 (link on right side of blog) HERE

WA was created by me

Right click to save 

Open template. Shift D to duplicate and close original

Increase canvas size to 800x800

Delete top layer

Oval back layer - pp10

Oval frame layer - gradient called Josie (2/4 invert)

Square back layer - pp13 (changed color a little)

Square frame layer - gradient 

Vertical lines back layer - 3 pp's of choice from kit

Vertical lines frames layer - gradient 

Elements from kit used:

Glittermess

Flowers 4&5

Hearts 1&2

Vase

Lace 2

Flowers 1

Chocolate

Candles

Doodle 2

Apply tube of choice - place copyright information

Open paper of choice & apply

(I used an overlay I found also)

Apply WA if desired

Merge layers and save as PNG

(I keep a copy of original psp tag)

I would love to see any creations made

Make the tag your own and apply your skills

Found this meaningful phrase, quote or whatever you call it while

looking for word art. I don't know who the author is. I done a

google search and found MANY "masks we wear" poems but none 

with wording on this image.

I've never thought about "the mask" we wear

I am guilty of wearing many masks and changing often

during a 24-hour period. 

Do you wear a mask?

Do you know why the masks are worn?

This is a deep question to challenge our minds

Phrase was downloaded at Riet Tip Top Tubes HERE

Check out all the awesome word art offered.

There are tubes and creations also available

You will love the different styles of word art offered

Background, bird, butterflies, sparkles and frame

came from kit called "Butterfly Morning".

Kit can be purchased from Tiny Turtle Designs HERE

Check out the awesome freebies offered as well as

the amazing kit you can purchase. There will always be a sale!!!!!

Spring is waiting to bloom. I love the flowers it brings

Don't like the pollen and allergies that follow.

I was thinking about Spring and the new season

I planted a few flowers in my garden to remind me of

simple things in life and to use them in this new journey

I'm sure more will be planted

Beautiful scrap kit from Anorie called Love Is in the Air

Kit was purchased from her store HERE

Kit includes tube from Julia Fox but I went another way

Mask 001 (bottom mask) from Vivienne's Digital Tagging HERE

WA from Miam-Images. Look under love words HERE

Used sparkle I've had from several years

I have been looking for this tag since January

Found the kit, started the tag then BOOM, went missing

Didn't write a complete tutorial but you can use

my tag as an example

Stunning kit Vicki, TYSM

Kit downloaded at Simply Vicki HERE

Found this beautiful kit online and had to make a tag

Kit called True Love, kit 11, can be downloaded HERE

Very Many tube purchased HERE

Texture Pattern used for mask background HERE

Can't remember mask used, thought it was noted

I would love to see any tags made!!!!!!!!!!!

Writing elements used rather than the numbers

Heart Envelope

Red and Pink Flowers

True Love Banner

4th Single Frame (duplicated and mirrored)

4 Clusters (used one 2x but can't remember the one)

Open canvas 800x800

Place clusters where desired

Place other single elements on tag

Place tube to left of tag OR where you choose

Use my tag as an example

Open textured pattern, resize of choice

Apply mask of choice

Don't forget to credit the artist!!!!!!!

I save a layered psp tag for future use

Merge layers as PNG and add names