Step 1
Firstly we need to create a new document – File > New, the size is 600 pixels wide and 420 pixels high. Fill the background with a radial gradient using the gradient tool. The two green colours I have used are #86a722 and #2d380d
Step 2
Create a new layer and select the custom shape tool from the tool box (under the rectangle tool – left click and hold to see). Go to the list of shapes and choose a star shaped one and set the colour to white. Make the star shape in the middle of the document.
Step 3
Apply the following layer styles to the star. To access the layer styles window right click the layer in the layers window and go blending options.
Step 4
Now we are going to be applying a shine effect to our star, so create another new layer and select the area of the star (Ctrl + Click layer’s icon).
Go Select > Modify > Contract by 3 pixels.
Select the gradient tool and set it to linear and white to transparent. Fill the selection with this gradient so you have something like this.
Lower the opacity to 75%.
Step 5
As a finishing touch we are going to be adding a starburst effect in the background so create a new layer above the background layer and make a shape using the ‘registration target 2′ shape so that you can’t see the outside of it.
-> If you don't have that shape//pattern. You can use THIS <--- Tutorial on how to make one. <-
Set the blend mode to Overlay and the opacity to 10% and you are complete.
Hah, Hope you enjoyed looking through this easy-cheezy tutorial!
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Firstly we need to create a new document – File > New, the size is 600 pixels wide and 420 pixels high. Fill the background with a radial gradient using the gradient tool. The two green colours I have used are #86a722 and #2d380d
![IMAGE1-4.png](http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx120/Darhe/IMAGE1-4.png)
Step 2
Create a new layer and select the custom shape tool from the tool box (under the rectangle tool – left click and hold to see). Go to the list of shapes and choose a star shaped one and set the colour to white. Make the star shape in the middle of the document.
Step 3
Apply the following layer styles to the star. To access the layer styles window right click the layer in the layers window and go blending options.
![IMAGE2-3.png](http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx120/Darhe/IMAGE2-3.png)
![IMAGE3-4.png](http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx120/Darhe/IMAGE3-4.png)
![IMAGE4-3.png](http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx120/Darhe/IMAGE4-3.png)
Step 4
Now we are going to be applying a shine effect to our star, so create another new layer and select the area of the star (Ctrl + Click layer’s icon).
![IMGAE5.png](http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx120/Darhe/IMGAE5.png)
Go Select > Modify > Contract by 3 pixels.
![IMAGE6-3.png](http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx120/Darhe/IMAGE6-3.png)
Select the gradient tool and set it to linear and white to transparent. Fill the selection with this gradient so you have something like this.
![IMGAGE7.png](http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx120/Darhe/IMGAGE7.png)
Lower the opacity to 75%.
![IMAGE8-2.png](http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx120/Darhe/IMAGE8-2.png)
Step 5
As a finishing touch we are going to be adding a starburst effect in the background so create a new layer above the background layer and make a shape using the ‘registration target 2′ shape so that you can’t see the outside of it.
![IMAGE9-2.png](http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx120/Darhe/IMAGE9-2.png)
-> If you don't have that shape//pattern. You can use THIS <--- Tutorial on how to make one. <-
Set the blend mode to Overlay and the opacity to 10% and you are complete.
![FINISHINGIMAGE.png](http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx120/Darhe/FINISHINGIMAGE.png)
Hah, Hope you enjoyed looking through this easy-cheezy tutorial!
- Please comment to
~ P