Step 1: Create a new image with the dimension 800 x 600. Change the background color to white. Press ALT+CTRL+0 to view the actual pixel of your work area. Create a new layer, Layer New Layer... (Shift+Ctrl+N). Now click on the Rounded Rectangular Tool  using the setting below create the rectangle shown in the image.
Now right click on the layer, click Blending Options,and add the settings below.
Drop Shadow
Inner Shadow
Inner Glow
Bevel and Emboss
Gradient Overlay
Stroke
After that, click ok to add the settings. If you are having a hard time adding the setting above, click here to download the Gradient. With that added, your rectangle should look like the image below.
Step 2: Hold CTRL and click on the rectangular layer to select it as shown below.
Now click Select Modify Contract... and change the contract by to 9
Create a new layer, LayerNew Layer... (Shift+Ctrl+N). Click on the Gradient Tool  and using the setting below create a gradient going from the bottom to top onto your new layer.
At this point, your image should look like the screenshot below.
| Tip: Still on the same layer click IMAGE> ADJUSTMENTS> HUE/SATURATION click colorize when the window comes and you can change the color of the gradient. |
Press CTRL+D to deselect.
Create a new layer, LayerNew Layer... (Shift+Ctrl+N). Now click on the Rounded Rectangular Tool using the setting below create the rectangle shown in the image and place the rectangle on the upper left hand side as in the image.
Now we need to add the Blending Option to the layer you just created. Right click on the small rectangular layer and click Blending Options
In addition, add the setting below.
Bevel and Emboss
Satin
Gradient Overlay
Gradient Overlay (gradient)
Stroke
Click ok to add the setting. At this point, your image should look like the screenshot below.
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