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 these tube.. You can purchase his tubes at his store HERE

I am using the PTU kit Independence Day by Manipulated by Magik. You can buy this kit exclusively at PFD,  and 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 of the frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 5

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Edit, Copy  Sparkles 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Edit, Clear

Edit, copy Sparkles 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move up just a bit toward the top of the frame

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 Banner 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

Bring to the top of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Doodle

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Move to the top some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Glitter Mask

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 80%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Edit, copy Hat and firecrackers

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to raster 2 and to the right. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Apples

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the bottom right and place in front of the hat

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Flag Pole

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

Move to Raster 2 and to the right

Image, rotate, free rotate, left, 20

Move up and toward the right some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Fireworks 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, Resize 50%

Move to the top right and place behind the flag

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Cupcake

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the bottom left of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same Settings

Edit, copy IcePop

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the left and place behind the cupcake

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same Settings

Edit, copy Popsicle

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the bottom left of the frame and place to the left of the ice pop

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Hot Dog

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and place in front of the cupcake

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Candle

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the right and place behind the tube and to the left of the hat

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Fireworks 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to Raster 2 and place behind the hat and fireworks

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Edit, copy Hot Air Balloon

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and place on top of the sparkles

Image, rotate, free rotate, left 20

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Disc

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the top left corner of 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