Step 11

Now that the text has been typed out, it’s time to adjust some of the layers. Create a new Layer Group, name it “Object Front”, and then put all the layers inside it.

Step 11

Time for adjusting the layers. Create a new Layer Group, name it “Object Front” and put all the layers inside it.

Step 12

To create the back side of the object, we will next create a new layer under the “Object Front” group and name it “Object Back”, create a shape using Rounded Rectangle tool, then apply the following Layer Blending Styles.

Step 13

Now it is time to add another glow on “Object Back” layer. Something like this. Use the steps we laid out in earlier parts of this tutorial for this.

Step 14

Our next step is to apply a shadow to our back object. See the following image.

Step 15

Create a New layer Group, name it “Object Back” and put the layers inside it. After that, create the upper area of the folder icon by creating a new layer above the “Object Back” Group. Name it “Head”. Start using the Pen Tool, follow the next image.

Step 16

Ctrl + Click on the thumbnail of the Head layer, create a new layer and name it “Head Stroke”, Go to Edit > Stroke, width – 1 px, color – white. Now add some glow on the Head layer, try creating this one yourself.

Step 17

Now we will be creating our tag. To do this, follow the instructions on the image below.

Step 18

To create the rope, draw it using your pen tool and apply the hole’s Blending Style. (Used in Step 17.)

Step 19

To create the shadow of the tag, follow the steps laid out in Step 4 and erase the outer areas. Set its Opacity to 61%.

Step 20

Create a shadow for the folder icon just like this and place the layer at the bottom.

Final Image

You can create a family of icons using very similar techniques. Thank you! I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial.