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 this tubes. You can buy the tube at PFD

I am using the PTU kit Home For Christmas by Manipulated by Magik. You can buy this kit exclusively at Thrifty Scraps




Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 4

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 11

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Edit, copy Sparkle Tree

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Edit, Clear

Selections Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, Copy Tree

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left side of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Lights

Image, rotate, rotate clockwise 90

Edit, Copy  Lights

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the top and move down to raster 2 so they will be on the frame

Image, resize 85%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Ornaments

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Move to the left and place in front of and to the left of the tree some.. See my tag for placement

Image, resize 40%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Santa Bag

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and place to the right of the ornaments than move down to it is behind the ornaments some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Branch 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move toward the top of the frame some

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Image, resize 70%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Christmas Sign

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move up until you have it on top or Raster 2 and below the lights

Image, resize 50%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Fireplace

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

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

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Stars

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move toward the top right of the frame

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Move to the left some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Gift

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Move over to the tree and move behind the ornaments and santas bag

Image, resize 50%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Bells

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 20%

Move to the fireplace and place in the middle of the garland

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy  Tube

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right and place in front and to the right of the gourds

Image, resize to fit your tag

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