Introduction to Pen Tool
Check out the following tutorials to learn how to effectively use the pen tool.
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/photoshop/cs/using/WS08E4D386-15E9-4dcd-91E6-DF4219CC6D24.htmlweeblylink_new_window
http://www.tutorial9.net/tutorials/photoshop-tutorials/pen-tool-basics-in-photoshop/weeblylink_new_window
http://www.planetphotoshop.com/your-pen-tool.htmlweeblylink_new_window
http://psd.fanextra.com/tutorials/become-a-master-of-the-pen-tool-in-under-30-minutes/weeblylink_new_window
http://psd.fanextra.com/tutorials/drawing/create-a-photo-realistic-realistic-hourglass/weeblylink_new_window
Create the following light glow effect.
http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/tutorials-effects/advanced-glow-effects/weeblylink_new_window