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  Verymany Artists (Alex Prihodko). You need a license to use this tube. You can purchase this tube at the Verymany Artists Site HERE

I am using the PTU Kit Summer Lovin’ by Wicked Princess Scraps. This kit is sold at her store HERE





Open new image 700 x 700

Edit, copy Frame 4

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

With your magic wand click inside of the frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 10

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, clear

Edit, copy Waves

Edit, paste as new layer

Move to the bottom of the frame

Edit, clear

Edit, copy Water

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move below the waves layer

Image, resize 80%

Move over toward the middle of the frame

Edit, clear

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical : 2
Horizontal: 2
Opacity: 65
Blur: 5
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, copy Sand 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

Move to the bottom of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Tree 1

Image, resize 70%

Move to the left side of the frame. Move up some but the bottom of the tree should be on the top of the sand

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 Fence

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move down to the bottom of the frame so some of it is behind the sand

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Sun 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the left and move up behind the palm tree and move around and up some so that you can see it

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Castle

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left placing in front of the palm tree but behind the tube

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Ball

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to the left behind the sandcastle, placing on the right side it will be between the sandcastle and tube. The ball is touching both just a little

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Shoes 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 45%

Move to place in front of the cut off legs of the tube

Make sure the back part of the shoe is behind the sandcastle

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Surfboard

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the left of the tag, placing in front of the palm tree. Move over so it looks to be leaning on the third palm tree

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Tiki Statue

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the right side of the tag placing on the sand. Move around til you have it the way you want

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Torch 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

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

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Bucket

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the right side of the tube. The shovel will be in front of the tube and so will the star in front of the statue. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Shell 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Move to the left placing in front of the sandcastle on the side..See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Shell 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to the left and place behind the other shell and over to the right some. It will be in front of the shoes some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Crab

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 20%

Move to the right side of the tag and place on the sand

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Flower 6

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the left side of the tag placing in front of the palm tree. Move around til you have the flowers the way you want

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Bird 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, Mirror

Layers, Arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 30%

Move to the left and place on the top of the surfboard

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Starfish

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, Arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 20%

Move to the right in front of the statue and move around on the sand like you want it to be

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