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

I am using the kit Christmas Treasures by Manipulated by Magik. You can buy this kit only at her store found HERE




Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 3

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 6

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Edit, copy Falling Snow

Move down and to the right some



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 Christmas Tree

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left side of the frame

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

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy String of Baubles

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the top of the frame and to the right

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Select Raster 2

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 Snowballs

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the right and place on the snow

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Santa Pup

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Move to the right side of the frame placing in front of the snow balls

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Gift

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the left side of the tree

Move all the way over so you can see it and than move down to Raster 2. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Edit, copy Train Set

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Image, Mirror

Move to place in front of the gifts in front of the tree

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Candy Cane and Baubles

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Place behind the train and in front of the tree. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Lights

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the right side of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Sack

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the right behind the tube and in front of the snow balls

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Gifts

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the left and place in front of the tree behind the tubes leg

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Snowman

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the right and place behind the dog and over to the left

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Glitter Dust

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the top of the frame

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Flip

Edit, copy Hanging Baubles

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and place on the tree

Effects, 3D effects, drop shadow, same settings

Edit, copy Hanging Bauble

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left and place on the tree

Image, resize 30%

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