Crumpled paper in Photoshop

I like messing about with Photoshop so here is a neat way to make crumpled paper effect.
Its not an original idea but this is my simplified version.

Make a new file, a bit larger than you want your finished paper to be – white background.

Then make a new layer - use that to make the paper.

• MAKING THE TEXTURE

Choose your Gradient tool .

Change the Mode to Difference.

From the Gradient tool's Shape Options choose

Diamond or Reflected.

Choose black and white for your Foreground/Background.

Drag your gradient across your canvas over and over, going in different directions each time, and starting from different points.

The more you do it the more crumpled your paper will be in the end. It will look something like this.

• GET THE PAPER EFFECT

Filter - Stylize - Emboss. Choose the angle for where your light will be coming from. I like 135°.

Choose a Height and an Amount that give you good results.

2-4 pixels for Height and an Amount of 200-300%.

• CUT OUT THE PAPER

To get the paper shape use the Polygonal Lasso tool , carve out some crumples from your edges.

After you get your selection made, click the Add Layer Mask.

• ADD A COLOUR with Hue/ Saturation in Image > Adjustments.

• Add a DROP SHADOW by clicking on the button at the bottom of the Layers palette.

To add to the shadow use a soft brush gently.