In this tutorial we will learn how to made an illustration for Merry Christmas.

Start by creating a new file (File>New) with 1925x1218 and 200 dpi. 

Using the Rectangle Tool (U), represent the background of the picture that we ant to get finally.



The layer’s parameters may be set by clicking on the processed layer on the layers’ panel:
Blending Options>Gradient Overlay



Gradient’s parameters:

 



Using the Pen Tool (P), try to represent a snow hillock, which shape is possible to change with the Convert Point Tool.



The layer’s parameters: Blending Options>Inner Shadow



Blending Options>Inner Glow



Blending Options>Bevel and Emboss



Blending Options>Gradient Overlay



Gradient’s parameters:

 



Make two copies of the last made layer and choose Free Transform option to make the necessary changes on the copies’ sizes and their placement on the picture: