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 PinupToons. You need a license to use this tube. You can buy the tube at CDO

I am using the PTU kit Summer Haze  by Tasha's Playground. You can find this kit at CDO




Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 2

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 9

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Edit, copy Splash 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

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 Puddle

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move to the bottom of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same Settings

Edit, Copy Palm Tree

Edit, paste,  paste as new layer

Move to Raster 2 and place on the right side of the frame

Image, resize 70%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Boat 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Move to the right placing on the puddle and in front of the tree

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Edit, copy Tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize to fit your tag

Place on the puddle

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same Settings

Edit, Copy Poles

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, Mirror

Move to the bottom left of the frame. Placing on top of the puddle

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Shells 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the right and place in front of the boat

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Bottle 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move the left placing on the right of the poles. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Anchor

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 60%

Move to the left placing in front of the poles

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Cattail 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to left placing behind the poles

Effects,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Bag 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Move to the left placing in front of the anchor

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Edit, copy Seagull 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and sit atop the farthest pole on the left

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow. Same Settings

Edit, copy Net

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Move to the far right

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Fishing Pole

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, Mirror

Image, rotate, free rotate, right, 40

Image, resize 70%

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

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow Same Settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Dragonflies

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the right side and move up. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Starfish

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move down to the puddle layer and place the starfish behind the tubes legs. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Lily Pad

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the puddle and move to place to the right of the anchor. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Frog 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and sit on the lily pad..you will have to move him up above some of the other elements to see him

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