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 Arthur Crowe. You must have a license to use this tube. You can buy the tube at his store HERE

I am using the kit A Light Frost by Manipulated by Magik. You can buy this kit at her HIM Addicts forum found HERE




Open new image 600 x 600

Edit, Copy Frame 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

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 Icicles

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the top of the frame

Edit, Clear

Edit, Copy Snow Scatter

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move down and to the right some

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 Snowdrift

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the bottom of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Layers, Duplicate

Edit, copy Tree

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 80%

Move to the right side of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Candycane Post

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left side of the frame

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Bench

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

See my tag for placement

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same Settings

Edit, copy Tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize to fit your tag

Move to the bottom of the tag

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Select Raster 2

Edit, Copy Bush

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, Mirror

Move to the bottom left behind the lamp post

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Bird On Branch

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move to the top of the frame. Move the branch so it is somewhat behind the tree

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Deer

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Move up and place in front of the bench and over to the right so it looks to be standing in the snow in front of the tree

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Snowman

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the left placing in front of the bench and to the left some

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Edit, copy Lights

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 50%

Image, Flip

Image, Mirror

Move to the left and place in front of the lamp post

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, same settings

Edit, copy Bow 1

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 40%

Move to the top of the tree

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same settings

Edit, copy Candy Canes

Edit, Paste, paste as new layer

Image, resize 60%

Move to the right placing in front of the bench

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