Tree of LifeBreastfeeding
Picsart guide

How to Make a Tree of Life Photo in Picsart

The complete Picsart method — and a much faster free way to get the same look

Quick answer

To make a Tree of Life photo in Picsart: open your nursing photo, add a tree-of-life sticker, position and resize it over the latch, lower its opacity to blend, apply an effect, and export. It works but takes 10+ steps and free exports may be watermarked. The easier way is our free tool — upload, pick a tree and effect, and download in about 3 steps with no app or account.

Picsart is a capable general-purpose photo editor, and plenty of the beautiful Tree of Life brelfies you've seen were made in it. If you already have the app and want to do it manually, here's the full method — start to finish.

8 steps

The Picsart method, step by step

  1. 1

    Install Picsart and open your photo

    Download the Picsart app (iOS, Android, or web), create an account if prompted, then tap the plus button and select your breastfeeding photo.

  2. 2

    Open the Stickers menu

    Tap Stickers in the bottom toolbar and search for "tree of life" to browse overlay options.

  3. 3

    Add a tree of life sticker

    Pick a tree sticker with a clear trunk and spreading branches, then tap to add it to your photo.

  4. 4

    Position, resize, and rotate the tree

    Drag the tree so the trunk sits over the latch, with roots on your chest and branches toward baby. Pinch to resize and use the rotate handle to angle it.

  5. 5

    Lower the sticker opacity to blend it

    Open the sticker's Opacity slider and reduce it until the tree blends naturally into the photo.

  6. 6

    Apply a filter or effect

    Go to the Effects (FX) menu and try filter categories like Magic or Galaxy until you find a look you like.

  7. 7

    Add an optional lens flare

    Add a light or lens-flare sticker at the point of connection and adjust its color and position for a glowing finish.

  8. 8

    Export your image

    Tap the export or download button and save the finished photo to your device (watch for Picsart's watermark on free exports).

Heads up: On Picsart's free plan, some stickers and effects are reserved for Gold, and exports can include a watermark. That's a lot of steps — and possibly a subscription — for one photo.

The easier way

Same look, 3 steps, free

We built a free tool that does the tree overlay and effects for you — no app, no account, no watermark.

1

Upload your photo

Drag and drop or tap to select your nursing photo.

2

Choose tree + effect

Pick a tree design and an effect like Galaxy or Midnight, with live previews.

3

Download

Save a high-resolution, watermark-free image ready to print or share.

Create Your Tree of Life Photo Free

No download. No account. No watermark.

Side by side

Picsart vs. our free tool

 PicsartOur tool
Steps involved10+ manual steps3 steps
App downloadRequiredNone — works in browser
AccountUsually requiredNot required
Tree overlaysSearch stickersBuilt in
EffectsHunt through FX menusBuilt in, live previews
WatermarkOften on free tierNever
PriceFree tier + paid GoldFree
Before and after a Tree of Life breastfeeding photo transformation

The same effect, without the menus

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can you make a Tree of Life photo in Picsart?

Yes. In Picsart you add a tree-of-life sticker over your nursing photo, position and resize it, lower its opacity to blend, then apply an effect and export. It works, but it typically takes 10 or more manual steps and free exports can include a Picsart watermark.

Do you have to pay for Picsart to remove the watermark?

Picsart's free tier often adds a watermark and reserves some stickers and effects for its paid Gold plan. To get a clean, watermark-free Tree of Life photo without paying, you can use our free tool instead — it has the overlays and effects built in.

Is there an easier alternative to Picsart for a Tree of Life photo?

Yes. Our free browser-based tool is purpose-built for Tree of Life breastfeeding photos. You upload your photo, choose a tree and effect, and download — about 3 steps, under 60 seconds, with no app install, no account, and no watermark.

What photo works best for the tree of life effect?

A side-profile nursing photo works best because it clearly shows the latch and gives the tree room to spread — roots over your chest and branches toward your baby's head.