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 Alex Prihodko. You need a license to use his tubes. You can buy the tube at PicsforDesign

I am using the PTU kit Christmas Chill by Manipulated by Magik . Visit her blog HERE to find where she sales her  kits and more.

DBV Mask 111 by Designs By Vaybs found HERE




Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

With your magic wand click inside the frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 20

Edit, copy Paper 10

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, move down

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical and Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 60
Blur: 5
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%. You can resize to the size you want

Move to the left of the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, Copy Lights

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the top of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Beaded Garland

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Move below the lights

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Tree 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right. Make sure it is behind the tubes foot

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Gift 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move over to the right and place to the left of the tree. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Move the duplicate underneath the original gift

Edit, copy Gift

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Place til it is in front of both of gift 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Kitten

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, Mirror

Image, resize 40%

Move over to the left in front of the tubes leg. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Plushie

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Place on top of gifts

Image, resize 40%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Paper 12

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Layers, Load/save mask, load mask from disk, settings:
DBV Mask 111
Source Luminance
Fit To Canvas
Invert Transparency NOT checked
Hide All Mask

Layers, merge, merge group

My Tag is just a guide

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

Add your name to the tag

Save as PNG

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 Pinup Toons. You need a license to use her tubes. You can buy the tube at CDO

I am using the PTU kit Winter Woods by Amy(Gimptastic Scraps) . Visit her blog HERE to find where she sales her kits and more.





Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 4

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

With your magic wand click inside the frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, move down

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical and Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 60
Blur: 5
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, Copy Tree

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right of the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Berries 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move below tree. Move to the right some. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Wooden Deer

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right of the frame. Place in front of tree

Image, resize 80%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Snow

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right, down and below the tree and deer

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, copy Sled

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

Move over to the left and place on the snow. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Sign

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move Left and make sure the bottom of the sign is behind the sled. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Owl

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Place on top of the sign

Image, Mirror

Image, resize 50%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Candle

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left and behind the sled. See my tag for placement

Image, resize 50%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Candycane

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move til it is behind the sled and on the sign and candle

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Make them look like they are crossed

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

My Tag is just a guide

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

Add your name to the tag

Save as PNG

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 Lollipop Labs aka Shannon Rene-Justice. You need a license to use her tubes. You can purchase her tubes at PSP Tube Stop

I am using the FTU kit Skater by Amy(Gimptastic Scraps)  .

Template 112 by Millie's PSP Madness. Found HERE





Open template

Duplicate and close original

Delete Credits and Background

Image, resize 600 x600

Image, canvas size, 650 x 650

Select 1

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Edit, copy Paper 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, settings of:
Vertical and Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 5
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Delete 1

Select 2

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Edit, copy Paper 4

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Delete 2

Select  3

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Edit, copy Paper 4

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Delete 3

Select  4

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Edit, copy Paper 9

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Delete 4

Select 5

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Edit, copy Paper 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Delete 5

Select 6

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Edit, copy Paper 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Delete 6

Select 7

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Edit, copy Paper 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Delete 7

Move the word Winter up on Raster 7. See my tag to see how I moved it up

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Move Is definitely here up and below Winter. see my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 4

Edit, copy Deco

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left so you can see the words on the deco

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, Mirror

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Trees

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move down below tube

Image resize 80%

Image, Mirror

Effects ,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Frozen Pond

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move down and below the tube and tree

Image, resize 80%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 7

Selections, Select All, Float, Defloat

Edit, copy Icicles

Place at the top of the Raster. See my tag for placement

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Sleigh

Edit, paste, paste as new image

Move to the right. Place behind tube. See my tag for placement

Image, Mirror

Image, resize 45%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Edit, copy Snowman

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left of the frozen pond. See my tag for placement

Image, resize 45%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Snowflake 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Place in the middle of the icicles. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Snowballs

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Place next to and below the snowman. See my tag for placement

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Edit, copy Snowflake 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the right of the of where the icicles are. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

My Tag is just a guide

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

Add your name to the tag

Save as PNG

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 Anna Liwanag. You need a license to use her tubes. I bought this tube when she was at PTE but you can now buy it at CDO

I am using the PTU kit Bedtime Stories by Manipulated by Magik . Visit her blog HERE to find where she sales her  kits and more.

DBV Mask 113 by Designs By Vaybs found HERE





Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

With your magic wand click inside the frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 7

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, move down

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Edit, copy Faerie Dust

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical and Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 60
Blur: 5
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Pillows

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move below tube and to the left of the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Bear

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left of the frame. Make it look like it is sitting on the pillows

Image, resize 60%

Image, mirror

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Story Books

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right and behind the tube. See my tag for placement

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Cup

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Place on top of Story Books

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Mini Pod

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move Right and place to the left of the story books. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Cell

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right and place in front of storybooks and over to the right some. See my tag for placement

Image, resize 50%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Lava Lamp

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right behind the story books

Image, resize 85%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Star

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to top left corner

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Bokah Scatter

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Move over to the left. See my tag for placement

Edit, copy Paper 12

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Layers, Load/save mask, load mask from disk, settings:
DBV Mask 113
Source Luminance
Fit To Canvas
Invert Transparency NOT checked
Hide All Mask

Layers, merge, merge group

My Tag is just a guide

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

Add your name to the tag

Save as PNG

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 Ellie_Milk. You need a license to use her tubes. You can buy this tube at PicsforDesign

I am using the PTU kit Season To Be Freezin by Amy(Gimptastic Scraps) . Visit her blog HERE to find where she sales her  kits and more.




Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

With your magic wand click inside the frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 4

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, move down

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical and Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 60
Blur: 5
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 25% or to whatever preference you have..The tube is very big so keep working til you have it the size that you like

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Select Raster 2

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Use your eraser tool to erase and get the frame away from the tube. See my tag for what I mean

With this tube I also used the selection tool and drew around her legs than hit delete and got rid of the extra showing

Edit, Copy Wordart

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, move to bottom

Image, resize 80%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Tree 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left of the frame

Move down til it is below the tube and under the wordart some..see my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Birdhouse

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right of the frame

Image, resize 70%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Branch

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right and below the birdhouse

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, duplicate

Image, resize 85%

Move down some. See my tag for placement

Edit, copy Star String

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move til it is below the wordart and below the tube

Image, resize 85%

Move til it is like you want

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, copy Snow Angel 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to left of the frame and place in front of the tree and to make it look like it is sitting on the wordart

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Penguin 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right and to the left of the tree some

Image, resize 40%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Bulb String

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, Resize 50%.

Move to the top of the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Select Raster 3

Edit, copy Snow Swirl 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

My Tag is just a guide

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

Add your name to the tag

Save as PNG