Here is how I make graphics.. Tube used in this video belongs to Barb Kermis http://barbkermisdesigns.com/
DON'T MERGE the graphic doing so will make the sparkles go everywhere.. If you want it to be done like this:
Make sure your things (layers) are separated when you add sparkle.. I added sparkle to only the mask.. I added noise to the text.. Make sure you have 3 different images, and random seed the sparkles...
When you save as, and give your picture a name (1, 2, 3) and click save.. It should pop up with this box, it will merge on it's own.. But it will not do any harm to the parts (layers) or picture.. When that box pops up you click YES... :)
Make sure you have 3 images with random sparkles in different areas (so it will be moveable) so you can have it as a GIF.. YAY it's animated!!! :)
Here is the video:
