53 - Rounded Boxes in Photoshop ~

Learn These Tools & Concepts:

Rounded Rectangle Tool

Layer Styles

Filters

 

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Step #1: Open Photoshop ~

If you're working on a project in Photoshop, open it and make a New Layer if necessary …

OR- open a new blank document …

Step #2: Rectangle Tool ~

Select the Rounded Rectangle Tool which is behind the Line Tool

Set the Radius in the Menu bar - just try 25 or 50 for now …

Select Shape Layers in the menu bar …

Drag out a rectangle box …

Step #3: Layer Styles ~

Click on the and add a Layer Style to the rectangle …

Try Drop Shadow first and adjust the settings:

Add some Inner Shadow

Add Stroke

You may also add Gradient Overlay

Try these settings if you like:

Try any other Blending Options as you see fit.

Go to: Filter > Artistic and apply a filter you think looks good.

Experiment!

Step #4: Add Some Text ~

Get the Text Tool

Write something you can use in your project

Also apply Blending Options and effects to the Text Layer too.

Step #4: Import to Flash ~

If you are working on a Flash Project, import your work into Flash.

Go to: File > Import > Import to Stage and import your .psd file.

Last Step: Save your Project & Attach ~

Save your entire project and attach it …

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