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Step 1: Create a new document
Create a new document in Photoshop and fill it with white. Create a new layer and use the
Pen Tool (P) to create the shape of the envelope. Then press
Command + Enter to transform the path into a selection.
Step 2: Apply Color
Fill the selection with this color #80a5c0 using the
Paint Bucket Tool (G).
Step 3: Apply Gradient
Double click on the layer to activate the
Blending Options and apply a
Gradient Overlay like below.
Step 4: Envelope interior
Now you need to create a new layer and create a new shape like below. Fill the shape with #738ea3.
Step 5
Double click on the layer you have just created and apply an
Inner Shadow,
Gradient Overlay and a
Stroke to the layer.
Step 6: Add Shadow
To add the shadow below the envelope you need to use the
Elliptical Marquee Tool (M) and create a black shape like below. Then go to
Filter Blur Gaussian Blur and use 3,8. This effect will make the envelope look like it is floating.
Step 7
Create another new layer and create a shape like below then fill it with #4b7c9d. Next double click on the layer and add a
Gradient Overlay.
Step 8
Create the lower part of the envelope and add a Gradient Overlay like below.
Step 9: Lines
Create a new layer for each line you create. You will create these lines using the
Line Tool (U) set to white and different weights. Also you will change the Opacity of each as you wish.
Step 10: Sticky strip
Start creating the sticky strip of the envelope. Create a new layer then use the
Pen Tool (P) to create the shape below and fill the layer with white.
Step 11: Strip texture
To create the strip texture you need to make sure you have the white strip layer selected and go to Filter > Noise > Add Noise and set the Noise to 56,56; Uniform and deselect Monochromatic. In the end set the layer to Opacity 15%.
Step 12: Elements
Now it is time to add the elements inside the envelope. Start with a piece of paper. Create a new layer and place it over the envelope like below then create the shape using the
Polygonal Lasso Tool (L) and fill it with white. You must create another layer above this shape and use a black brush to create the shadow that is going to be above the inside elements.
Step 13
Create another shape. This time use the
Custom Shape Tool (U) and in the shape list search for the puzzle shape. When you find it place it onto the screen, use the
Transform Tool to distort the element then add a simple gradient like below.
Step 14
Create another shape as you did in step 13 but this time select from the list the magnifying glass. Apply the shape and fill it with #2ea7fa. Also apply a smooth
Gradient Overlay.