To begin, have the target image layer selected, as I have captured above. Next, go 'Filter/Blur/Smart Bur' as I have captured below. From the 'Smart Bur' dialog, make sure the 'Edge Only' Mode is selected and toy with the 'Radius'/'Threshold' sliders...

Start by applying a gradient to the background.
From filter menu select distort>>twirl. Apply settings as shown.
Select magic wand tool and click on the red area to get a selection. Press Ctrl+J to copy paste the selection in a new layer.

Ok this tut is to show you how to make a simple grunge tag which you can often find on forums underneath a users post.

Open a new document, it has to be 300x300 or bigger. Hit D on the keyboard.
Go to Filter > Render > Clouds and then Filter > Stylize > Extrude...
Type: Blocks Size: 30 Depth: 30 (random)
Go to Filter > Brush Strikes > Accented Edges...

Create a feather with translucent fur.

Learn and achieve some basic and advanced abstract brushing techniques that will help you create an attractive star beam wallpaper.

This tutorial will teach you how to do a space nebula in Adobe Photoshop.

a. Create a document which is about 500x500 and press D to reset colors.
b. Choose the Gradient Tool and use the "Foreground to Background" gradient.
c. Use Linear Gradient and set Mode to Difference and Opacity to 100%.
a. Now just click around like crazy, like about 30...

Here's simple 'Style' applied to an Ellipse Shape.This gives the appearence of a glass eye or camera lens affect. Most effective style's are created using extreme combinations. Follow along this series, you'll see just what I mean...

Create a spooky twirl with filters just in time for Halloween!