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 Arthur Crowe. You need a license to use his work. I received this tube for a Christmas gift while at MPT. You can now buy his work at his store HERE

I am using the PTU kit Snowflakes & Candy Canes 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 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 10

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Edit, copy Snow Sparkles 2

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

Image, resize 70%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Bead Garland

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to raster 2 and move to the top of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Spruce Decoration

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 55%

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

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Bells

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to the top and place in the middle of the tinsel. see my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Sleigh

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right side of the frame

Image, Mirror

Image, resize 80%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Branch

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move up to the left some

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, copy Gift

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 60%

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

Effects, 3D Effects Drop Shadow, same settings

Edit, copy Bear

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to place on top of the gift

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Bunny

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the right and place in front of the gift

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Candy Cane Swirls

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move down to raster 2 and move to the right and place behind the sleigh

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

Move to the left and place in front of the tree

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Candy Cane

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the left and place behind the tube and to the left. she will look like she is leaning on it

Image, rotate, free rotate, left, 15

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