Last night I dreamt that my cat Poofah whispered to my ear:
“Make the February Calendar Desktop Wallpaper… make the February Calendar Desktop Wallpaper… “
I opened my eyes. Poofah was sitting on my pillow. Starring at me. In silence. Her yellow eyes were glittering in the dark.
Just a distant howling of the lone wolf. Owl shrieked and flew away. Clouds were passing by the full moon.
OK. I exaggerated a bit with this wolf, moon and owl thing but still, I look at Poofah in suspicion ever since. And silence is all I get – ever since.
Anyways, I just had to make sure that such nightmare won’t happen’ again so I sat by my computer, opened some of my favorite Photoshop brushes and voila: February 2010 Calendar Desktop Wallpaper is here (Download link is below)!
I know you won’t miss the Poofah influence in the design. Sorry, I could not escape it :)
So, enjoy these wallpapers or enjoy even more creating your own designs with the superb Photoshop brushes from my little shop of wonders for designers :)
Love you all!
Silvia (the one from the woods, but I’ll explain that later, maybe in the P.S. :)
P.S.
Ok. I’ll explain that now.
My name, Silvia, in Latin, means – the one from the woods.
Archaic Latin alphabet does not have “Y”, that’s why my mother insisted that my name was Silvia and not Sylvia. Anyways, I might even turn into a werewolf once a month for all that I know :))
P.P.S.
Now, that got me thinking. I might even call my next company “Werewolf designs” … uhmmmm … cool …
Download February 2010 Calendar Desktop Wallpaper here:
To create this wallpaper I used the following Photoshop brushes:
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Cats PS Brushes are available for free download to GBG members only and if you are not the member you can JOIN GBG HERE :)
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Hello, my dear Photoshop brushes and DiY addicts!
Valentine’s day is near and now is the right time to get ready and prepare some nice surprises for the ones we love. We all know that the best gifts are the ones that we prepare by ourselves. So, for today I prepared a little DiY tutorial on how to make a Valentine’s day envelope. Envelope is not a gift by itself but a self-made envelope with a nice message inside to accompany it, well, that’s something completely different. Your beloved one will love you for this.
First of all, to make a proper Valentine’s day envelope, you will need a proper paper with some cool Valentine’s day design theme.
Sponsor of this article (and that would be me) recommends some of the High Quality Photoshop brushes by Graphics-Illustrations.Com .
I guess that “Valentine’s (21+21) Second Edition + 21 PNG files” would be the best choice for the occasion.
OK. Once you selected the brushes you will use for design and printed the envelope paper it’s time to make an envelope.ž
I took these photos to show you how to do it:
And here on this link there are some additional explanations ->
Fold the paper it in a way shown above.
Now fold the top flaps, and create square shapes from triangles.
Flop the inside corners outwards and fold the middle triangle shape upwards.
Double fold the upper edge and then tuck the outer half of it inside the pocket.
Picture 9. shows tucked folded part from pic 7. and 8. Now fold left and right sides inwards.
Fold the bottom corners towards the center, fold and tuck bottom into envelope opening.
And that’s it.
And, finally, here is the video on how to do it:
Oh yes, If you want to use my envelope designs download them here:
Preview: Valentine’s Day Envelope Paper – pink
Download: Valentine’s Day Envelope Paper – pink
Preview: Valentine’s Day Envelope Paper – beige
Download: Valentine’s Day Envelope Paper – beige
Have fun creating and make someone happy on this Valentine’s day!
S
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Guys,
I received sooo many questions about using Photoshop brushes with Photoshop Elements that I just had to go and make a video tutorials on that topic.
Now, I need to add that I’m totally not surprised that Photoshop elements is so popular these days. It is a great piece of software and unless you are a heavy duty designer pro it will do just fine for all the usual bitmap editing tasks.
It even imports my Canon 5D RAW file format which I can not do with my Photoshop CS4.
I prepared four video tutorials on how to use my Photoshop Brushes and PNG files in Photoshop Elements 8.0.
First video will show you how to work with Photoshop brushes (<- 800+ Photoshop brushes MEGA SET on this link) in Photoshop Elements and this time I used Hearts (grungy) Photoshop Brushes set:
Second video is showing the easy way to work with PNG files in Photoshop Elements, and in this one I used my Tattoo PNG files from Tattoo Photoshop Brushes second edition set. This one I did together with my hubby. He did the narration:
Third video will show you how to create photo masks in Photoshop Elements (ver. 8.0) using my Christmas Photo Masks PNG files (free for GBG members, and if you are not the member you can join here):
And fourth video will also show you how to create photo masks in Photoshop Elements (ver. 8.0) using the same Christmas Photo Masks PNG files but in a different way:
I hope you’ll like the videos. I did not record audio because I’m a shy person, but all that matters is there. Just follow what I do and you’ll be just fine.
OK. That’s all for now, thank you for your supportive emails and your comments on GI Facebook fan page! I love you all!
Silvia
P.S.
If you are looking for some real cool Valentine’s Day Photoshop brushes look no further, click here ->
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I don’t know about you but I’m a night bird when it comes to working on new designs. Night is just the perfect time to work in peace. All is calm and quiet, phones are not ringing. Neighbors are silent, my cats are sleeping behind my screen, no horns on the street – nothing obstructs my work.
So, last night I’ve spent working on new Valentine’s Day card templates. It started well, my muses sat on my shoulder and the creation of new Valentine’s Day cards was going smoothly, like a song.
And then I made a mistake. I stopped working on the designs ’cause I had to take care of some other stuff that needed be attended to and by the time I was back, the muses were gone.
Now, that was tough. So, I reached for my usual muse inviting rituals, playing some cool music, drinking coffee, tea, eating ice-cream … etc … until they finally came back! As of that moment I was back on the road again and, ladies and gentleman, here they are:
6 Photoshop Valentine’s Day card templates you are going to love
Why?
First, Valentine’s day is all about love innit? So, not just that you will be able to use these card templates in order to show love to the one you love, but you will also be able to use these templates for your own business! Whether you are into photography, printing business or if you are into scrapbooking or web design, or any other design needs. They include commercial use so just let your entrepreneurs imagination and creativity go wild .
Features:
- Photoshop (7.0 up to CS4 compatible) layered files so you can customize them, give them your personal touch and tweak them as you wish
- Jpg files are also included so you can edit them in Paint.NET or GIMP or Photo Paint or Photoshop Elements or in just about any decent bitmap/photo editing software
- They are quite big, dimensions are 2400px x 1800px at 300dpi – which makes them ready for print
- They come with unlimited Commercial license, so you can print and sell them – no strings attached
These are sold individually,
Valentine’s Day card templates are sold individually, but if you go for all of them, don’t foget to use the COUPON CODE (GIVAL2010) at the checkout and get one card for FREE ($2.95 DISCOUNT)! You will be prompted for the coupon code on the checkout.
OK. Here are the 2010 Valentine’s Day Card Templates. 6 of them. You can select some of them or you can select all of 6 them and pay for 5 only!
* To use PSD files with Paint.NET you will need to get PSD plugin.
OK. Pretty tired (but happy) now, off to bed and talk soon!
Love,
Silvia
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Gang,
Yes, we did it again! GBG eZine, January 2010 is out!
And this time we bring you:
(1) New Valentines Photoshop brushes set “Crowned Hearts”,
(2) One totally cool Valentine’s background,
(3) “Love Bears” Photoshop video tutorial,
(4) Valentines card template and,
(5) A Very Special GBG offer (huge savings, expires on 24th of January)!
All in all, very useful stuff for your design, scrapbook, photobook, print or web projects – just in time for the Valentine’s day!
Even if you are not a GBG member, you can still get the link for the eZine (along with a link to our “Downloads” page with a bunch free Photoshop brushes sets and other free downloads) if you Join Us Now ->
Have fun creating!
Love,
Silvia
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Guys,
I just have to share this with you. I made this T-Shirt on Zazzle just for the purpose of showing you one of the ways to use Photoshop brushes. I did this T-Shirt and just left it there. Never did any promotion for my Zazzle shop or anything like that. I guess you can imagine how pleasantly surprised I was when I received an email from Zazzle stating that it was sold!
Geee!
Yes I know, it looks a bit Twitter. But I created this swirled shapes with leaves a long time ago, back in August 2006. I didn’t know (now I know) if Twitter even existed at that time. Yes, it’s true and it can be easily verified on my profile on iStockphoto.Com (just check the “date uploaded” field).
Anyways, that’s how the “Tweet! Tweet! Springtime!” TShirt was created and sold on Zazzle yesterday.
In case you were wondering, the brushes used for this T-Shirt come from:
Swirls 2 – Photoshop Brushes set
Set of 36 high quality brushes!
This set is compatible with Photoshop 7.0, CS, CS2, CS3, CS4 and CS5.
Commercial license included.
Click here for preview:
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Swirls 2 – Photoshop Brushes set is a part of 800+ Mega Set PS Brushes that you can get for 1/2 the price ->>
Birds are added manually, but later on I published Photoshop brushes – Birds, pretty successful set I might say and those two in combination offer many many new possibilities.
That’s, like, just one of gazzilion ways to make some extra income with Photoshop brushes. If I made it, you can make it too. Just make sure you use brushes that come with commercial license. (Do I need to mention that all brushes from my Shop come with commercial license?)
OK. That’s it for now, I know I promised to work on January Edition of GBG eZine and it’s coming to an end and all GBG members will get it next week.
Love ya all!
Silvia
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And now something completely different :D (Monty Phyton phrase, I know, but I like it :))
When I started this blog on 07/07/07, believe it or not and I didn’t realize that immediately, some months later :))- I didn’t think that so many people will visit it. I didn’t think that so many people will write – ask questions, share their thoughts and ideas… and, most of, I did not expect to get so many “Thank You” messages.
I was really surprised and glad to find out that so many liked this little “house of mine” in the big World Wide Web.
So, few days ago, I received this nicely done “Thank You Card” from Just Because Images and I thought that it would be nice to share it with you.
This is also a thank you to all of you who support my work! Thank you All!
Thank you!
Silvia
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Gang! It’s January and the time has come for another upgrade! (Nothing to do with January really … but … oh, well…. anyways … :)
So, if you purchased Valentines Photoshop brushes set you will receive a nice surprise gift in a form of new upgrade!
As most of you already know, every now and then I add new features and benefits to the existing PREMIUM sets in order to make them even more perfect :) (That’s barely possible, I know … :))
So, when someone buys my Photoshop brushes, they did not buy just high quality brushes with commercial use license. Oh, no! They also bought unlimited free upgrades to their Photoshop brushes!
Well, yes, it’s not mentioned along with other features and benefits of my PPREMIUM Photoshop brushes, but what would life be without surprises? Innit? (Yes, I picked up that “innit” thing from Ali-G. :))
So, I guess this makes my brushes a kind of worthwhile LONG TERM investment. Innit? (Again??)
So far I upgraded:
- Valentines Photoshop brushes 2nd Edition (in this post)
- Tattoo Photoshop brushes 2nd Edition
- Swirls Floral brushes 2nd Edition
Ok.
Ladies and gentleman, I proudly present you the brand new edition of Valentines Photoshop brushes set
Valentine’s Photoshop brushes set – 2nd Edition
Valentine’s 2nd Edition, Photoshop Brushes
* 21 brush at 2000px
* 21 brush at 1000px
* 21 transparent PNG files
- Commercial license
- PC/Mac Compatible
- compatible with Photoshop 7.0, CS, CS2, CS3, CS4 and CS5
Preview Valentine’s Photoshop brushes set 2nd Edition :
BUY Valentines Photoshop brushes set 2nd Edition ->
This Valentine’s Photoshop Brushes set was created about a year ago, just in time for a Valentine’s Day ! Now, after a year I decided to upgrade it for my existing and future customers. So, in addition to 21 Photoshop brushes in two sizes, this package now contains 21 PNG files. Of course, the price remains the same, $9.99.
FREE download of LITE version of this Photoshop Brushes set is available for our Green Bulb Gang members (become one now).
OK, guys, that’s all for today, stay well, love and hug each other and above all:
Have fun creating!
Love,
Silvia
P.S.
If you purchased this set before, the download link for the upgraded version was sent to your email address. If you changed your email address or did not receive the download link for any other reason, just send me your order number and it will be emailed to you immediately.
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Guys!
Here is a retrospective of what we’ve done in 2009. I had no IDEA that I made so MANY different examples on how to use Photoshop brushes during 2009! There was also a bunch of new Photoshop brushes and loads of fun!
So, without further ado, here is a small retrospective and a bunch of ideas on the topic! I hope you will like it!
For these designs (4 different designs, one for every season :)) I used Floral Shapes Photoshop Brushes set (37) and Floral DUO Photoshop Brushes set (62), both of them are available in my Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
2. Pink Valentine Scrapbook Kit
Pink Valentine Scrapbook Kit was done with Valentine’s, Second Edition Photoshop Brushes set (21+21), Circled hearts Photoshop Brushes set (40+40) and Floral DUO Photoshop Brushes set (62) is available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
The whole Pink Valentine Scrapbook Kit can be bought in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop, also, there is one Quick Page from this set and it’s FREE after joining GBG—>>
3. Paper Carnival Mask
Paper Carnival Mask using Finest Floral Swirls Photoshop Brushes set (120)
You can download this HiRes JPG without joining GBG! Although it is a good idea to join GBG because you get 80+ more free Photoshop brushes and other useful stuff.
4. Spring Time Wallpaper
Spring Time Wallpaper (March 2009.) – using Photoshop Brushes set: Birds (45+45) and Photoshop Brushes set: Swirls 2 (36) from Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
5. St. Patrick’s Day Apron
St. Patrick’s Day apron – using St. Patrick Photoshop Brushes set (35) available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
Create an apron using Photoshop Brushes and sell it on a Zazzle!
6. Easter/April Desktop Calendar Wallpaper 2009
Easter/April Desktop Calendar Wallpaper 2009. was create with Funny Bunnies Photoshop Brushes set available for GBG members. I also used the grunge background form 2 pack graphics: old grunge paper images 3 – available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
7. Digital Scrapbook Quick Page “Lazy Days”
Digital Scrapbook Quick Page “Lazy Days”, approved by Poofitzah – using Hearts Photoshop Brushes Set (32) and Photoshop Brushes: Valentine’s – Second Edition (21+21) available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
Free Download available after joining GBG.
8. Digital Scrapbook Quick Page “Friends 4ever”
Digital Scrapbook Quick Page “Friends 4ever” – using Grunge alphabet and numbers with swirls, Photoshop brushes set, Swirled Floral Edges Photoshop Brushes set (18), Hearts Photoshop Brushes Set (32), Photoshop Brush – Floral DUO (62) available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
9. June 2009 Deskop Calendar Wallpaper
June Desktop Calendar Wallpaper 2009. – using Cats (FREE after joining GBG—>>), Talk Bubbles (available in my eZine only to my GBG members) and Hawaiian Flowers Premium Edition available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
10. 2 Cats Digital Scrapbooking Quick Page
“2 cats” Digital Scrapbooking Quick Page – using Photoshop Brushes: Hawaiian Flowers (35+35), Photoshop brushes – Photo Corners (20+20), Tag shapes, Photoshop brushes set (24+5), Circled hearts, Photoshop brushes set (40), Lightworks Photoshop Brushes set (61) available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
11. Photo Decoration: Old Photo Effect
Photo Decoration: Old Photo Effect, fast and easy way – using Photo Corners (20+20) Photoshop brushes and 2 Pack Graphics: Old Grunge Paper images 3 available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
12. Envelope Design
Envelope Design – using Swirled Floral Photoshop Edges Brushes set and Floral Shapes Photoshop Brushes set available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
13. Using enaissance & Medieval Photoshop Brushes Set
Fun Page – using Renaissance & Medieval Photoshop Brushes Set part one and Renaissance & Medieval Photoshop Brushes Set part two available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
14. Photo Decoration
Photo Decoration – using Floral shapes, Photoshop Brushes set available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
15. How to make a great looking postcard
How to make a great looking postcard - using Swirls Floral (42) Photoshop Brushes set and Good Old Snail Mail (28) Photoshop Brushes set available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
16. Wedding Photo Album Cover
Wedding Photo Album Cover - using Hearts Photoshop Brushes Set (32) and Circled hearts, Photoshop brushes set (40+40) available inGraphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
17. The Pursuit of Happiness
“The Pursuit of Happiness” Wallpaper - using Swirls Floral LITE Photoshop brushes set and Grunge floral shapes LITE Photoshop brushes set – FREE after joining GBG—>>; Photoshop Brushes – Floral Shapes (37) (There is an extra promo gift that comes with this set!) and Hearts Photoshop Brushes Set (32) both sets are available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
18. October/November 2009 Calendar/Wallpaper
October/November 2009 Calendar/Wallpaper – using Calendar 2009 Photoshop brushes. 2009 is now gone, but you might wanna get Calendar 2010 Photoshop brushes :D
19. Paper Halloween candle shades
Paper Halloween candle shades – using Halloween Photoshop brushes set LITE edition FREE after joining GBG—>> and Swirls 2 Photoshop Brushes set available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
20. Christmas Party Invitation
Christmas Party Invitation – using Christmas Photoshop Brushes set (55 +55 brushes) available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
21. Christmas / New Year Background
Christmas / New Year Background - using Christmas Photoshop Brushes set (55 +55 brushes) available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
22. Desktop Wallpaper Calendar – December 2009
Desktop Wallpaper Calendar – December 2009 - using Christmas Ornaments Photoshop Brushes set available in GBG eZine for GBG members.
23. Origami Gift Box Papers (Christmas Backgrounds)
Origami Gift Box Papers (Christmas Backgrounds) - using Christmas set Photoshop Brushes (55+55) available in my Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
24. Free Christmas Card Template for Photographers
Free Christmas Card Template for Photographers - using 7 Lucky Swirled Snowflakes lite edition Photoshop Brushes available in my eZine only to my GBG members and Christmas Photoshop Brushes 55+55 – available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
25. January 2010 Desktop Wallpaper Calendar
January 2010 Desktop Calendar Wallpaper- using Winter in Swirls Photoshop Brushes set and Calendar 2010 Photoshop Brushes set – available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
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Photoshop brushes are in action again and this time we will make a CD/DVD sleeve for your 2010 New Year’s Celebration Photos.
So, you made a whole bunch of photos during the holidays? I bet you did. Wouldn’t it be nice if you burn them on a CD or DVD, make a self-made and self designed CD sleeve for it?
And if you prepare all this as a gift, the joy is even bigger!
As always, I used some of my Photoshop brushes to prepare a winter holidays CD/DVD sleeve design for you.
These free downloads are totally ready and all you have to is:
1. Download designs from this page. Select between A4 or Letter format.
2. Print them out on A4 or Letter format (use borderless printing)
3. Follow these videos on how to make a CD/DVD sleeve:
- Collapsing the Spiral Data Tato
- Inserting the Disk into the Spiral Data Tato
- Closing the Spiral Data Tato
- Opening the Spiral Data Tato
Of course, downloaded version contains no text so you can add your own wording.
And here is what the final product looks like: (For more info go to The Fitful Flog)
To do these designs I used:
Winter in Swirls Photoshop Brushes set (33+33+33)
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Like all other sets I make, this one is compatible with Photoshop 7.0, CS, CS2, CS3, CS4 and CS5. Not to mention Photoshop Elements, GIMP and you can use them in PSP too. It comes with the Commercial license! It’s of a highest quality, each brush comes in three different sizes so you don’t lose any quality when re-sizing!
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Christmas set Photoshop Brushes (55+55)
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* 55 HiRes Photoshop brushes (300 – 2428 pixels) + 55 smaller Photoshop brushes (130-1400 pixels)
* with commercial license
* PC/Mac Compatible
* compatible with Photoshop 7.0, CS, CS2, CS3, CS4 and CS5
Click here for preview:
Note: If you don’t know how to use PS brushes please visit this link
DOWNLOADS:
Red CD sleeve for 2010 New Year’s Celebration Photos in Letter size
Blue CD sleeve for 2010 New Year’s Celebration Photos in Letter size
Red CD sleeve for 2010 New Year’s Celebration Photos in A4 size
Blue CD sleeve for 2010 New Year’s Celebration Photos in A4 size
I hope you like the idea (and designs) and that you’ll try this at home.
Love,
Silvia
P.S.
If you don’t want to miss any more of my freebies like Photoshop brushes, templates, DiY tutorials, vectors etc … I recommend subscribing to the G-I RSS feed:
http://graphics-illustrations.com/feed
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Gang!
Yet, another example of how to use Photoshop brushes.
In this post I created iPhone Wallpapers with Winter in Swirls Photoshop brushes set.
Feel free to download them and use on your iPhone.
If you’d like to take a peek on how it’s done, there is a video on the bottom on this post.
Winter in Swirls Photoshop Brushes set (33+33+33)
Like all other sets I make, this one is compatible with Photoshop 7.0, CS, CS2, CS3, CS4 and CS5.
Not to mention Photoshop Elements, GIMP and you can use them in PSP too.
It comes with the Commercial license!
It’s of a highest quality, each brush comes in three different sizes so you don’t lose any quality when re-sizing!
Click here to preview Winter in Swirls Photoshop Brushes Set – PREMIUM VERSION (33+33+33)
Click here to buy Winter in Swirls Photoshop Brushes Set – PREMIUM VERSION (33+33+33) for $9.99
And here’s short video tutorial on how it’s done (no audio, but the video should speak for itself):
[video filename=http://graphics-illustrations.com/videos/iphonewallpapersnow.mp4 height=720 width=600 title="iPhoneWallpaper" vid_image=http://graphics-illustrations.com/videos/lomoising.png /]
If you want to something like this by yourself and need a logo here is the link: Brands Of The World
OK. I hope you enjoyed it. It was short but sweet.
Talk soon!
S :)
P.S.
Did you know you can get Winter in Swirls for half the price?
Yes, that’s true. There is one special Coupon Code that comes in a package with 800+ Photoshop brushes MEGA SET. And this coupon code unlocks 50% discount on all Photoshop brushes from my little shop. Check it out :)
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