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 Keith Garvey. You need a license to use his work. You can buy his work at his store HERE

I am using the FTU kit Holiday Love by Manipulated by Magik . 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 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 Sparkles

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 of the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Gift 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, rotate, free rotate, left 10

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and place on the left bottom of the tree

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Gift 2

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and place to the right of gift 1 than move down so it is behind gift 1 some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Tin

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left and place in front of the gifts

Image, resize 40%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Beaded Garland

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the top of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Bells

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to place in the middle of the beads. See my tag for placement

Image, resize 40%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Holly

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the top right of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Bag of Ornaments

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 40%

Sit on top of the tin

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy  Tinsel

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Move up to the top of the frame than move down til it is about the beads

Image, resize 90%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Charm

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right and and place behind the holly

Image, resize 70%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Candle

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right and place at the bottom right of the frame

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Candy Cane

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the right and place on the candle. See my tag for placement

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