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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

This tutorial was written by me. Any resemblance to any other tutorial is pure coincidence. Please DO NOT claim this tutorial as your own. It was written in PSP 9 but should be compatible with any version of PSP.

 

 

 

I am using the artwork of Amber.  This tube is included in the kit

 

I am using the PTU Kit Merry Berry by Manipulated by Magik. This kit can be found at her store HERE 


 

 

 

 

Open new image 700 x 700

 

Edit, copy MB F 4

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 80%

 

With your magic wand click inside of the frame

 

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

 

Edit, copy MB P 27

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Selections, Invert

 

Edit, clear

 

Selections, Select None

 

Select Raster 2

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:

Vertical : 2

Horizontal: 2

Opacity: 50

Blur: 6

Color: Black

Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

 

Edit, copy Tube

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize to fit your tag. I did 50%

 

Place in the center of the tag

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy MB E 59

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer


Move to the left side of the frame. It will be behind the tube a little bit

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy MB E 54

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 40%

 

Move to the left and place near the top of the tree

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Duplicate and move down

 

Duplicate once more and move down further on your tree

 

Edit, copy MB E 200

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 30%

 

Move to the tree and place in front of the top and move around at the top of the tree to show how you want

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

 

Edit, copy MB E 21

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 30%

 

Move to the tree and place behind the star to look like they are hanging on the tree from there

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy MB E 35

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 30%

 

Move to the left side of the tree placing on the tree between the first two lights

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy MB E 32

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 20%

 

Move to the right side of the tree placing to look like it is hanging off the lights

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy MB E 151

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 40%


Move to the bottom right of the tree placing a small part behind the tubes dress

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy MB E 149

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, 40%

 

Move behind the first gift and to the left

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy MB E 19

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Move down to place in front of the cut off tubes leg and dress. I moved so the ornament is in front of the right part of the tube

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy MB E 18

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Move down placing behind the previous element. This one the ball will be right next to the other ones

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, Copy MB E 145

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Move to the left placing in front of the packages. I moved til it is sitting between the two boxes

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, Copy MB E 154

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Move to the bottom right of the frame. Moving down so part of the sack is behind the tubes knee

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy MB E 192

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Move to the right and place in front of the sack

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings


Edit, copy MB E 152

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to place behind the sack and the tubes some. I moved so the left edge of the box is behind the tubes side some. I moved down a little behind the sack too

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy MB E 150

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer


Image, resize 50%

 

Move to the right bottom of the frame placing behind and beside the sack and down til it is a little behind the cat in the hat

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy MB E 156

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, Resize 70%

 

Move to the right side of the frame so that the box is mostly behind the gift. Move around til you have it the way you want

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy MB E 57

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 90%

 

Move to the right side of the frame and move around til you have it like I do. I have some of the tree overlapping the sides of the frame

 

Effects, 3D effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy MB E 207

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Image, Mirror

 

Image, Flip

 

Edit, copy MB E 206

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy MB E 205

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Move toward the upper left of the tag. Moving around so you can see pieces of this element

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Image, Mirror

 

Layers, Merge, Merge down

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Image flip

 

Remember to add your copyright info. Make sure it is plain and legible

 

Add your name to the tag

 

Save as PNG





tk-Belinda-siggy
Thursday, December 4, 2025



tk-Belinda-siggy
Thursday, November 20, 2025

This tutorial was written by me. Any resemblance to any other tutorial is pure coincidence. Please DO NOT claim this tutorial as your own. It was written in PSP 9 but should be compatible with any version of PSP.

 

 

 

I am using the artwork of Caroline Seabra.  This tube is exclusive to Manipulated by Magic Forum. You have to be a member to get the tube

 

I am using the PTU Kit Skai The Ice Goddess by Manipulated by Magik. This kit can be found at her store HERE  


 

Open new image 700 x 700

 

Edit, copy TIG F 9

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 85%

 

With your magic wand click inside of the frame

 

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

 

Edit, copy TIG B 1

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Selections, Invert

 

Edit, clear

 

Selections, Select None

 

Select Raster 2

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:

Vertical : 2

Horizontal: 2

Opacity: 50

Blur: 6

Color: Black

Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

 

Edit, copy TIG E 33

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to the bottom of your frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy TIG E 35

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer


Move to the bottom of the frame. Placing in front of the snow you just added

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy Tube

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 3

 

Edit, copy TIG E 58

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move down til it is below the bottom of the frame. I moved around til I had it showing the way I wanted in the tag

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

 

Edit, copy TIG E 59

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to place behind the snow that is the bottom of the frame. It will be between both of the snows

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy TIG E 118

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, Mirror

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Move to the bottom left of the frame behind the tube and over

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy TIG E 172

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Move to the top left of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings


Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy TIG E 49

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 70%


Place to look like they are hanging from the top of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy TIG E 50

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, 50%

 

Image, Mirror

 

Move to the far right bottom of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy TIG F 48

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Move to the bottom right placing behind the icicles. Move over some. It will be behind the tail of the dress some too

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy TIG E 182

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 30%

 

Move to the left placing on the top of the tree stomp. I placed it on the left side in front of the moon

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, Copy TIG E 37

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Image, resize 85%

 

Move to the far left placing in front of the stump house placing underneath the window and against the stump

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

 

Edit, Copy TIG E 31

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Image, Mirror

 

Move to the left and place beneath the snowman and move around til you have it the way you want

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy TIG E 29

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Move down to place in front of the tubes dress and move to the left some

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Layers, duplicate

 

Image, mirror

 

I lined up the middle snowballs in front of the dress

 

Edit, copy TIG E 181

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to place in front of the snow that is in front of the tube

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy TIG E 45

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer


Image, resize 60%

 

Move to the right side of the tag placing behind the polar bear and in front of the icicles

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

 

Edit, copy TIG E 189

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, Send to bottom

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy TIG E 187

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Image, resize 85%

 

Move toward to the top left of the frame

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Image, Mirror

 

Edit, copy TIG E 164

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to the left side of the tube and move behind the tube. It will be behind the tube and in front of the tree stump some

 

Image, resize 70%

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Remember to add your copyright info. Make sure it is plain and legible

 

Add your name to the tag

 

Save as PNG




tk-Belinda-siggy
Saturday, November 15, 2025

This tutorial was written by me. Any resemblance to any other tutorial is pure coincidence. Please DO NOT claim this tutorial as your own. It was written in PSP 9 but should be compatible with any version of PSP.

 

 

 

I am using the artwork of Tarya.  This tube is included in the kit

 

I am using the PTU Kit Merry Christmas by Diamond Creations. You can find this kit at her store HERE 


 

 

Open new image 700 x 700

 

Edit, copy MC Fra 3

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 80%

 

With your magic wand click inside of the frame

 

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

 

Edit, copy MC PP 5

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Selections, Invert

 

Edit, Clear

 

Selections, Select None

 

Select Raster 2

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:

Vertical : 2

Horizontal: 2

Opacity: 50

Blur: 6

Color: Black

Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

 

Edit, copy MC Ele 22

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 75%

 

Move to the left side of the frame. It will go past the side of the frame some

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy Tube

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 45%

 

Move to look like it is right against the tree

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy MC Ele 3

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 30%

 

Move behind the tubes hip and in front of the tree. The sack will be on the left hip of the tube

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy MC Ele 88

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 20%

 

Move to the top of the tree. Placing so the star is on the tree and above it some

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy MC Ele 81

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 45%

 

Move to the top of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy MC Ele 39

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 30%

 

Move behind the tubes heels and place on the left side of the sack

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy MC Ele 33

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 40%

 

Move to the left placing in front of the tree but behind the sack. Move over to the far left making sure it is in front of the tree

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy MC Ele 35

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, MIrror

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Move to the bottom right of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy MC Ele 30

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Move to the left placing in front of the tree and behind the other packages

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy MC Ele 27

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, Mirror

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Move to the right side of the frame. Move down til it is behind the other package. Placing how you want it to show

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy MC Ele 42

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 30%

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Place to the right knee of the tube. The cinnamon sticks will be in front of the knee some

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy MC Ele 55

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 30%

 

Move to the right and place behind the cup on the left side. It will be behind the cinnamon sticks and in front of the tubes knee

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy MC Ele 8

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Place in front of the tubes legs

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings


Edit, copy MC Ele 49

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 20%

 

Move to the bottom left placing behind the tubes foot and in front of the gifts

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy MC Ele 96

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Image, resize 40%

 

Place at the top of the frame and move down so it is sitting on the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Remember to add your copyright info. Make sure it is plain and legible

 

Add your name to the tag

 

Save as PNG





tk-Belinda-siggy
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

This tutorial was written by me. Any resemblance to any other tutorial is pure coincidence. Please DO NOT claim this tutorial as your own. It was written in PSP 9 but should be compatible with any version of PSP.

 

 

 

I am using the artwork of Goldwasser.  This tube is included in the kit. There are 4 all together

 

I am using the PTU Kit The Phantom Carriage by Manipulated by Magik. This kit can be found at her store HERE 


 

 

Open new image 700 x 700

 

Edit, copy TPC F 7

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 85%

 

With your magic wand click inside of the frame

 

Selections, Modify, Expand by 15

 

Edit, copy TPC P 13

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Image, resize 80% a couple times

 

Selections, Invert

 

Edit, clear

 

Selections, Select None

 

Select Raster 2

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:

Vertical : 2

Horizontal: 2

Opacity: 50

Blur: 6

Color: Black

Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

 

Edit, copy TPC E 43

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to the bottom of your frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy TPC E 42

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 60%


Move to the bottom left of the frame moving over so some is past the frame and you can see it

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Image, MIrror

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy TPC E 44

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, Mirror

 

Image, resize 90%

 

Move to the left side of the frame. Move around til you have the tree the way you want on your tag

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy TPC E 178

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Move to the top left corner of the frame and move til you have the moon like you want showing behind the tree

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

 

Edit, copy TPC E 73

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 80%

 

Move in front of the tree and behind the grasses

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy TPC E 57

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move behind the gate and move down

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy TPC E 61

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 40%

 

Move to the top of the gate placing above the orsa of the word forsaken

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings


Edit, copy TPC E 130

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Move over to the left some

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Image, Mirror

 

Edit, copy Tube

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize to fit your tag

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

 

Edit, copy TPC F 51

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Move to the left and move behind the tube. It will be between the tube and the skull In the grass

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy TPC E 50

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 60%

 

Move to the right and place behind the grass and in front of the gate. I moved so it is in front of and beside of the tombstone that is on the right side

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, Copy TPC E 105

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Image, resize 50%

 

Place in front of the tube. I am using the tube that is sitting so I placed behind the legs of the tube

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

 

Edit, Copy TPC E 82

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, resize 80%

 

Place in front of the gate but behind the grasses. Move around til you have it sitting the way you want

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Select Raster 2

 

Edit, copy TPC E 81

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Move to the right side of the frame

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy TPC E 88

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Image, Mirror

 

Move to place in front of the carriage and move to the left some to look like it is guiding the carriage. See my tag for placement

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy TPC E 98

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer


Image, resize 80%

 

Move to the right side of the tag placing in front of the tombstone on that side

 

Layers, Duplicate(I did this to make it show more)

 

Edit, copy TPC E 121

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, bring top

 

Image, resize 40%

 

Move to the left placing to the left side of the element that is beside the tube

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy TPC E 186

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Edit, copy TPC E 185

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Move to the right side of the tag some

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Image, Mirror

 

Edit, copy TPC E 184

 

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

 

Layers, arrange, bring to top

 

Move to the right side top and move over some

 

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

 

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

 

Layers, Duplicate

 

Image, Mirror

 

Image, Flip

 

Remember to add your copyright info. Make sure it is plain and legible

 

Add your name to the tag

 

Save as PNG




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