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 Barbara Jensen. You need a license to use this tube. You can buy this tube at her store HERE

I am using the PTU kit Cruising by Ladyhawwk Designs  You can find this kit exclusively at Barbara Jensen’s store HERE






Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

With your magic wand click inside of the frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Edit, copy Ele2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the bottom of the frame so you can see the bubbles

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical : 2
Horizontal:2
Opacity: 50
Blur: 6
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, Copy Ele13

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the top of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same Settings

Edit, Copy Ele47

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move down below the frame above the mist

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize to fit your tag

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Ele4

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the bottom of the tubes cut off legs

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Ele43

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the left side of the frame..the inside part..see my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Ele19

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to the left side of the frame

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, Copy Ele9

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to the right side of the frame

Move above the duplicate of the post and move to the right some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, copy Ele16

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the right and place on the left side of the pole making sure it is above it

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Ele14

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Move to the bottom left side placing to look like the water is outside of the boat

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Ele17

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to the left and place on the water coming out of the bucket. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Ele23

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 20%

Image, mirror

Move to the bottom left and move in front of the bucket and behind the starfish

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Ele30

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the bottom left and place in front of the post

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Ele15

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the right and place in front of the post. 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