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 Misticheskaya.  You need a license to use this tube. You can buy this tube at PFD

I am using the PTU kit Sugarplum Winter by Manipulated by Magik. You can buy this kit exclusively at PFD and Mystical Scraps





Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 5

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

With your magic wand click inside each side 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 Snow Scatter

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Edit, clear

Edit, Copy Sparkles & Balls

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

Move to the bottom of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Tree

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the far left of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Gift

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to the left and place to the far left side of the tree

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Present

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to the left and place behind the gift

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Gifts

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to the left and move up to place in front of the gift and present

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same Settings

Edit, copy Stocking

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the left and place it on one of the dots toward the top of the tree on the left so it looks like it is hanging there

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Ornaments

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and place to the right of the gifts

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 Snowy Tree

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right and move down to Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Sign

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right and place as far to the right as you can so you can see the sign

Image, resize 70%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Light Post

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

Move to right and place behind the sign

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Candle Arrangement

Edit,paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the far left and place in front of the gifts and present

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Lil Snowman

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

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

Edit, copy Lights

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move down to Raster 2 and place at the top 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