How to create an icon in Photoshop.

Ever wanted to know how to create a cool icon for yourself? Wonder no more my friend this step by step tut will show you how.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Photoshop 7 or higher
• A nice picture
• A great imagination

1. Open up Photoshop.
2. Picture of a Kitty Open the photo you have chosen. Go to File>Open.
3. Next go to File>New and make the dimensions 100 x 100 Pixels. Once that is complete click on your original picture. On the toolbox select the Rectangle Marquee tool. Place it around the entire picture. There should now be a blinking line all around your image.
4. Next go to Edit>Copy. Then click on the blank canvas. Then click Edit>Paste. You should see your new image on the new canvas. If it is to big then go to Edit>Free Transform and use the handles to resize the picture so that it fits in the window. Then click the arrow on the toolbox. A message will pop up click Apply.
5. Once this is completed go to Layer>New>Layer and then name the layer TEXT.
6. Next click the T on the toolbox. Once you have to cursor Type in your chosen text.
7. Finished Now whatever you do from here in the way of embellishments is completely up to you. ENJOY!

Tips & Warnings

• Be creative.
• Have fun.
• This tutorial is for those with at least basic knowledge of Photoshop.