[Honorable_Pawn]

1. Get layers in order

example:

C. Logo/font Layer
B2 .........<coloring layer>
B1. Additional stripes, stars, lines, etc. layer(s)
A2. ..........<coloring layer>
A1. Homeplate Layer (Background)


2. Merge visible.
3. Bevel here option
4. Glass button
5. Lens flare (Ligthing effect)
6. Shadow


or

2. Merge visible
3. Glass Button
4. Lens Flare
5. Bevel/and or shadow

Just remember to save your PSD file before you merge just in case you want to come back to it in a couple of days. If you merge then save you will have to start all over. You don't have to merge but it eliminates accidents.

You're doing great.