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. You must have a license to use this tube. You can buy the tube at PFD

I am using the kit Sand and Sea by Manipulated by Magik. You can find this kit at her HIM Addicts Store HERE




Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

With your magic wand click inside each of the frames

Selections, Modify, Expand by 8

Edit, copy Paper 3

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Layers, arrange, send to bottom

Selections, Invert

Edit, Clear

Edit, Copy Water

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move down so some of the water is below the frame

Edit, Clear

Edit, copy Wave


Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left 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  Sand

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

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 the right side of the frame.

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Sun

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the top right and place behind the palm tree

Image, resize 70%

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Sandcastle

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the right and place in front of the palm tree

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same Settings

Edit, copy Message in a bottle

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the far right and place behind the sand castle and to the right some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Surfboard

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 70%

Move to the right. Place behind the castle and bottle against the palm tree

Image, rotate, free rotate, right, 20

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Sea Plant 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the far right

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Coral

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the right and place to the left side of the sea plant

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Sailboat

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to place in front of the wave behind the frame. See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Lounge Chair

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, Mirror

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Move the left side of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Drink

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to the left and place on the left arm of the chair

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

Edit, copy Beach bag

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the far left and place beside the chair

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Towels

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and place behind the bag

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Beach Ball

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and place behind the chair

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, Copy Book and glasses

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to the right and place in front of the castle but under the tubes hand

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop shadow, same settings

Edit, copy Sunglasses

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Place in front of bag

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Camera

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 30%

Move to the left place in front of bag but behind glasses

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, copy Lanterns

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the top of the frame and move over to the left some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Straw hat

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the left and place in front of the towels but behind the bag

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Umbrella

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, Mirror

Image, resize 50%

Move to the left and place behind the chair. Move up so it is above the chair

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