Finished Sample

Download this tag right here. Made from elements in my "Perfectly Pink" kit from the DSP Store. You can purchase it right here!

(Step 1) Folding ribbons is pretty simple with PSP or any graphics editor. Just get a ribbon (or a strip of paper). Cut two pieces of ribbon equal in length.

(Step 2) Place the two pieces at an angle from each other like shown below. I use the deform tool to rotate the pieces. Match the left corners up and add a small shadow for dimension.

Step 3) This is fine, but the edge looks a bit flat, like its just two pieces instead of a fold. so lets give it some shading. Select on the two merged pieces, create a new layer and put some dark paint on the edge of the ribbon.

(Step 4) Using your smudge tool with a regular brush tip, just blend the paint to look like shading. You may need to adjust the opacity too. Try it and see. You can always delete the layer and try again.

(Step 5) Add your staple and give it a small shadow.

Now you can use it for many different things! Use it as a tag topper as shown above, or use it for a photo accent. Enjoy!!

Disclaimer: This tutorial is appropriate for most levels of PSP users, however it does assume that you have a basic understanding of the tools used in PSP. We have great beginner classes if you need to learn more about the tools used in PSP.