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 Anna Liwanag. You need a license to use this tube. You can buy this tube at CDO

I am using the PTU kit Winter Frost 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 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Edit, copy Icicles

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move up toward the top so they are under the frame

Edit, Clear

Edit, copy snowflakes

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

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 Tree 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left side of the frame

Image, resize 70%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same Settings

Edit, Copy Tree

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to left and place on the right side of the tree..Put it in front if it some. See my tag for placement

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Fence

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move down to the bottom 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

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Move to the bottom of the tag

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same Settings

Edit, Copy Snowballs

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the right placing in front of the fence and behind the tube

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, copy Snowman

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, Mirror

Image, resize 50%

Move to the left in front of the trees

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Edit, copy Wheel

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move behind the tube and over to the left in front of the trees

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow Same Settings

Edit, copy Sled

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right and place against the snowballs

Image, resize 60%

Image, rotate, free rotate, left 20

Effects,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Glitter Cone

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the right side of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Branch 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, rotate, free rotate, right 90

Move to the right side of the frame behind the glitter cone

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Lantern

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to place on the sled on the right to see like it is hanging from there

Image, resize 50%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Branch 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Image, Mirror

Move to the bottom in front of the sled and snowballs on the right

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Leaves 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the right in front of the fence and behind the sled

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