FTU- Christmas Fun

This tutorial is borne from my own manipulated lil' mind.
Any similarity to any other tutorial(s) is purely coincidental.
This tutorial was written for those who have a working knowledge of PSP.
This tutorial was written using PSP XI, tho' any version should work.

This is a pretty easy-peasy tag & doesn't require too much effort.

Supplies Needed:
Scrapkit is Christmas Fun from Eclipse Creations.
This is a free to use kit.
*Kit no longer avail. for download.

Mask of choice. I used MAGGIEMASK2011-8
from Biker Skunk Tagz.
You'll find it under 'Masks'.

Tube This tutorial doesn't require a tube,
but you are free to use one if you wish.

Filters: Eye Candy 4000 Gradient Glow (name only), optional

Font for name: A&S Happy Jack

Let's do this! =)

New image, sized 650 X 650 px.
Flood fill your canvas with white.
Copy & paste paper EC_CF_P3 onto your image.
Apply your mask of choice.
Note- If you are using the same mask as me, 
make sure you have 'invert mask data' ticked.

Next, copy & paste EC_CF_CandyCaneFrame.
With your magic wand, click inside the frame to select, 
go to Selections, Modify & expand by 4.
Then Selections, Invert.

Copy & paste paper- EC_CF_P5. Resize 80%.
Drag this layer under your frame layer 

in the layers palette & then hit delete.

Selections- select none.
Add a drop shadow of choice to your frame layer.

Copy & paste EC_CF_Penguin (either one).
Resize 60% & sharpen. 
Position it in the center of your tag, like mine.
Duplicate & on the top layer, add gaussian blur of 3.
Change blend mode to soft light. 

Add a drop shadow of choice to bottom.

Copy & paste EC_CF_Mug1. Resize 50%, sharpen.
Position on the right side of the penguin. 

Add a drop shadow.

Copy & paste EC_CF_Stocking&Bow.
Resize 50%. Sharpen. 

Move to left of tag, position where you like. 
Add your drop shadow of choice.

Next, you will copy any 2 of the EC_CF_XmasBalls.
Resize both to 35%. Sharpen. 
Position both to the left of the tag. 
Rotate one 15 to the left. 

Rotate the other 125 to the right. 
See my tag for how I have them placed.
When you have them positioned, 

add a drop shadow on both.

Copy & paste EC_CF_Lights, resized 80%. 

Sharpen & add a drop shadow.
Move down to near bottom of tag. 

See mine for exact placement.
In the layer palette, drag this lights layer 

between the 2 Christmas balls. 

Now's the time to add your copyrights & watermark.

For the name, I used a red colour from the frame. 

Next, go to Effects, 3D Effects- Inner Bevel.
here's the settings I used:

Next, add a gradient glow with these settings:

I used the colour #f5e48b for mine.

Add a drop shadow.

Last, delete the white layer at the bottom in the layers palette.
Merge all visible & save as png.

Enjoy your tag! 
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.

I'd love to see any results any of you have trying this. 

*hugz*

*Originally re-posted Nov 3rd 2019 at http://himaddicts.spruz.com/
**Edited & updated by Magik on 30 March, 2021

This tut is in this board because the kit, located at

is no longer available for download since it has been removed from 4shared.