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 Keith Garvey. You need a license to use his tubes. You can buy his tubes at this store found HERE

I am using the PTU kit Sea Adventure by Gimptastic Scraps . This kit is exclusive to The PSP Project


Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 6

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

With your magic wand click inside 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

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Select Raster 3

Select Wave

Image, Mirror

Edit, Copy

Edit, paste paste as new layer

Move to the right. See my tag for placement

Edit, copy Splash

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Mooring

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 60%

Move to the right side of the frame

Effects,3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Bird

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to place on the mooring. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Bag 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left

Image, resize  70%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Bag 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move over to the left and to the right of the first bag

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy  Driftwood

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move down to raster 2 and place at the bottom of the frame

Image, Mirror

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Seaweed

Edit, paste, paste as new  layer

Move below the driftwood

Move to the left. See my tag for placement

Image, Resize 80%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, duplicate

Edit, Copy Rocks

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move up to the left side of the frame.  Place behind the bags

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Shell 1

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 50%

Move over to place to the left of the bag

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Shell 2

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move up to the right but place it to the left of the mooring. See my tag for placement

Image, Resize 50%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Coral 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the right

Move down and move over to place behind the shell. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Shell 4

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move over to the left and place next to the bag. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Starfish 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move over to the right and place on the mooring some. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Dolphin

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, mirror

Image, resize 70%

Move to the top left corner of the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Anchor

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move to the top right of the frame

Image, rotate, free rotate, 30, left

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Net

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, rotate, free rotate, right, 90

Move down to raster 2 and pull to the top

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 5

Edit, Copy Bubbles

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

Move around to place the way you like

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

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

A new cluster frame for you using the PTU kit Sea Adventure by Gimptastic Scraps. Amy no longer sells kits.

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 Elias Chatzoudis. You need a license to use his tubes. You can buy his tubes HERE

I am using the FTU kit Patriotic Picnic by Gimptastic Scraps


Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

With your magic wand click inside frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 7

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Edit, copy Fireworks 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Pull up to the top of the frame so some of it is above the frame

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Layers, duplicate

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, copy Tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

Image, resize 90%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 2

Layers, duplicate

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Use your eraser to get rid of the access frame from around your tube. I erased all but where I the tube is cutoff

Edit, copy Halftone

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Image, resize 80%

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, copy Mask

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Edit, copy Scatter

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move so that it is above the mask and halftone

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, Copy Flag

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Move over to the right and down below the tube so that you can hide the pole behind the tube

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy  Doodle 1

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, Resize 80%

Move to the left of the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Edit, Copy Doodle 2

Edit, paste, paste as new  layer

Move to the right. See my tag for placement

Image, Resize 70%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, duplicate

Edit, Copy Star 2

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move up to the left side of the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Star 1

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move up to the left and place above the first star

Layers, arrange, move down.. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Star 3

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move up to the left and past the white star

Layers, arrange, move down. 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

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 Marine. You need a license to use her tubes. You can purchase her tubes at CDO

I am using the PTU kit These Tears by Tasha's Playground. You can find the kit HERE



Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

With your magic wand click inside frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Edit, copy Broken Glass

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, copy Tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 90%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Lights

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move down below the tube

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, copy Branch

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Move over to the right and move up some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, copy Star Scatter

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move up to the top

Image, resize 90%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Flip

Image, Mirror

Edit, Copy  Lantern

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Move to the bottom left of the frame

Image, resize 75%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy  Kitten

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, Resize 60%

Move to the right of the frame. See my tag for placement

Image, Mirror

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Petals

Edit, paste, paste as new  layer

Move to the left and move down below the lantern

Image, Resize 80%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, Copy Scatter 1

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move down to layer 3

Image, flip

Move over to the right

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Remember to add your copyright info. Make sure it is plain and legible

Add your name to the tag

Save as PNG

These Tears Cluster Frame using the PTU Kit These Tears by Tasha's Playground. Tasha no longer sales kits.

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 Elias Chatzoudis. You need a license to use his tubes. I purchased this tube when he was at PTE. You can buy his tubes at his store HERE

I am using the FTU kit Misfit Birthday by Tasha's Playground. You can find the kit HERE



Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

With your magic wand click inside frame

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Using your dropper tool pick a color from your frame. I picked color d97ca4

Layers, New raster

Layers, arrange, move down

Flood fill with the color you picked

Edit, copy Close up of tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move over to the left. Place it the way you wish

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Selections, Select None

Change the blend mode of this layer to Soft Light

Select Raster 2

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Settings of:
Vertical : -3
Horizontal: 3
Opacity: 50
Blur: 10
Color: Black
Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Edit, copy Glitter Spray

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Stars

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Image, resize 90%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Confetti

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, resize 90%

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Image, Mirror

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy  Present

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the bottom leftt of the frame

Image, resize 60%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, Copy Cake Present

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Image, Resize 50%

Move to the left and place to the left of the present. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Bubbles

Edit, paste, paste as new  layer

Move to the left and place in front of the present and cake present

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Balloon 2

Edit, Paste, Paste as new layer

Move down to raster 2 and move to the right side

Image, resize 80%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Cake

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Move over to the right . See my tag for placement

Image, resize 70%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Spray

Layers, Duplicate

Image, Mirror

Edit, copy Tube

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 85%

Move to place in front of the cake some. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy candle 2

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Place on the cake

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy candle 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Place to the side of the other candle

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

A cluster frame using the kit Misfit Birthday by Tasha's Playground. This is part of the five year celebration for Misfits.