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  Zindy S. D. Nielsen. You need a license to use this tube. You can get this free tube at her store HERE

I am using the PTU Kit Holiday Hush by Gimptastic Scraps . This kit is exclusive to The PSP Project





Open new image 600 x 600

Select Frame 1

Image, rotate, rotate, clockwise 90

Edit, Copy Frame 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

With your magic wand click inside of the frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Edit, copy Snowflurry

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 Snow

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

Move to the bottom of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same Settings

Edit, Copy Tree

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the left side of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Lamp Post

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right side of the frame

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Berries 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to Raster 2

Image, resize 80%

Place at the top of the frame behind the tree. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize to fit your tag

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Deer

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, Mirror

Image, resize 50%

Move to the left and place in front of the tree and to the left some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same Settings

Edit, Copy Ice Skates

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the far right and place in front of the lamp post

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Deco

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to the right and place in between the lamps of the lamp post

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Bag

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and place behind the tube and in front of the tree

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Gift

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the left and place in front of and over to the left some of the bag

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Berries 1

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Keep up above the frame some so you can see them

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Branch

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Move to the left of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, Copy Boxes

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 40%

Move to the far left and place in front of the tree but behind the deer

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same Settings

Edit, copy Lantern

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, Resize 60%

Move to the right and place behind the ice skates and place to the right some. Make sure it stays behind the tube

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 3

Edit, copy Dots

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

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