1. Open up an image in PSP that is 250 x 350 and use the settings shown in the image above (click on "File" "Open" "OK")

2. Make a New Layer ("Layers" "New Raster Layer...")

3. Place the image that you want in layer 2. The way I do this is I resize the image about 50 pixels smaller than the new image. I cut it and paste as new selection. This way I have the "dancing ants".

4. o.k. (Get used to it, I am a deminsion freak) Apply a drop shadow using the following settings. This gives you a nice outline around the image.

5. Add a drop shadow using the above settings (Didn't I just do that?) No this one is a wider drop shadow, giving your image more depth.

6.Add a new layer. Make a New Layer ("Layers" "New Raster Layer...")

7. Add a little text. Recommend using the above settings. Depending on the length of the name you are putting in the "size" will vary.

8. This is a great little technique. Use the "deformation" tool, click on the text. You should see a box like above. Place your curser over one of the little boxes in the center and corners and squeeze or lenghten the text to make a pretty fit. NOTE: make sure you leave enough room for a little more drop shadow. ;o) When you get your text the way you want it just double click somewhere in the box. You should have dancing ants around the text.

9. Let's inner bevel your text. (You can also use BladePro and add your favorite pre-set, but for this tutorial I will show you the inner bevel) Use the above settings.

10. Your image should look something like this, if all is well.

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