Type the names of the objects to be in the picture. I used typefaces that I thought best represented the objects they were intended to represent. Make a basic tree guide.
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select the tree type, make green and create to curves then envelope warp it with the tree guide
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this is the result. repeat this step changing size and transforming to create the tree.
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continue creating tree
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create the presents in the same way
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add tinsel and baubles & background with a gradient