This tutorial was written by me. Any resemblance to any other tutorial is pure coincidence. Please DO NOT claim this tutorial as your own. It was written in PSP 9 but should be compatible with any version of PSP.

I am using the artwork of Simona Candini. You need a license to use this tube. You can purchase this tube at CDO

Open new image 650x300

Pick a dark color to place in the foreground

Pick a light color to place in the background

Floodfill your image with your light background color

Adjust, Add/Remove noise settings of

Effects, Reflection Effects, Pattern settings of

Effects, Distortion Effects, Wave settings of

Edit, copy Tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

I left it in the middle of the tag

Image, resize to fit your tag. I resized mine a couple times til I had it just the way I wanted it

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow settings of

Vertical : 2

Horizontal: 2

Opacity: 65

Blur: 5

Color: Black

Shadow on new layer NOT Checked

Layers, Duplicate

Change the blend mode to Soft Light

Layers, Merge, Merge Down

Select raster 1. This should be the layer that has what you have done thus far

Edit, copy tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Image, Mirror

Move to the right side of the tag

Move around til you have just a specific part of the tube showing. For me I am using the eyes for this tube as the tube has huge eyes. More will be showing but I want the eyes to be showcased

Change the blend mode to Soft light

Edit, copy tube

Edit, paste, paste as new layer

Move to the left side of the tag. Move til you have another part of the tube showing. For me with this tube it was the heart the tube is holding

Change the blend mode to Soft Light

This is what your tag should look like at this point

Layers, new raster

Layers, arrange, bring to top

Selections, Select All, Selections, Modify, Contract 5

Selections, Invert

Floodfill with your dark foreground color

Selections, Select None

Effects, Texture Effects, Blinds with the settings of

Effects, 3D Effects, Inner Bevel with the settings of

Effects, 3D Effects, Drop Shadow, Same Settings

Find a quote or use your own text to add to the tag. Place on the tag where you wish it to show the most. This is completely up to you

Remember to add your copyright info. Make sure it is plain and legible

Add your name to the tag

Save as PNG