It is a weird day today. Especially the sunset I’m watching right now.
It rains, clouds are low, but still, far away, from the west, sun shines through, making drops of water sparkle on the trees in yellow, red and orange colors. Of course, the rainbow appeared too. On the east side where all is gray. All is weird this afternoon. Summer is coming to it’s end … obviously.
But, let’s not be sad about it! We are now looking forward to September, aren’t we! If you are into photography, you will love September, because the colors of September are always so beautiful. One of the best months for Photo lovers!
And, of course, this month as always, I prepared a desktop wallpaper calendar for you guys. The photo below was taken in September on a sailing trip and, as you can see, it was pretty dramatic :)
This wallpaper Calendar comes in 8 different dimensions.
Some of you asked for some additional desktop wallpaper dimensions last month, so this time I wanted to make sure that 99% screen resolutions are covered.
Just click on the link to download the September 2010 Calendar.
September Desktop Wallpaper Calendar 1024×768
September Desktop Wallpaper Calendar 1280×800
September Desktop Wallpaper Calendar 1280×960
September Desktop Wallpaper Calendar 1280×1024
September Desktop Wallpaper Calendar 1440×900
September Desktop Wallpaper Calendar 1600×1200
September Desktop Wallpaper Calendar 1680×1050
September Desktop Wallpaper Calendar 1920×1200
To decorate the calender I used Swirled Squares design elements (Photoshop brushes). These decorations are made exclusively for GBG Platinum Members who also get a whole bunch of other stuff including 24 PREMIUM products from GBG Shop.
Ok. That’s all folks!
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Not all people enjoy Summer at crowded beaches, some people enjoy spending Summer in mountains.
Irska is one of them. (Don’t know Irska? Get to know her -> :) I just got this great quick scrapbook page from her. And I had to share it with you. Really, Irska, you’re getting better and better all the time!
Now, look at this photo too – seems like a perfect day!
As in the Lou Reed song:
“Oh it’s such a perfect day,
I’m glad I spent it with you…”
I can see you’ve been in a good company. And what else can one wish for. A perfect day in a good company.
Mojca, as always, thank you for sharing your work with us! Keep them coming and be careful over there in the mountains :)
xoxoxo
Silvia
Mini set:
Happy Circled Word-Art Photoshop brushes (7+7 – two sizes) + 7 transparent PNG files
This MINI set is FREE for GBG Gold and Platinum Members!
But if you are not a member you can still get it at a ridiculous price of only $3.50 if you click right here -> :)
P.S.
To get loads of Hiqh Quality brushes for your commercial projects, click here to visit my little gallery/shop ->
And now, ladies and gentleman, I could not resist, please, let me present you
Lou Reed, Bono Vox, David Bowie, Elton John and many others in
A perfect day
Lay back, close you eyes, relax and just enjoy this beautiful piece of art (ignore first 10 seconds though :):
So, gang I hope you liked it too. In case you were wondering, in this Quick Scrapbook Page Irska did a great job with Happy Circled Wordart brushes and Happy Doodles Photoshop brushes!
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Humans!
(Now, what did you expect me to call you? You call us cats, it’s only fair that we call you humans, no?)
Anyways, it was brought to my attention that a number of humans don’t have Photoshop (which is totally ok, because it’s not very cheap, I know, you can get loads of cat’s food for that kind money…).
Also, I was led to believe that many humans, who don’t have Photoshop, would still like to take advantage of beautiful Silvia’s Photoshop brushes.
Many humans would like to use it as .png files for their scrap booking, digital stamping, photo albuming, graphics designing and web producing, even Power Point presenting projects.
And that is not all. Apparently, a number of humans already have Windows 7, and good old abrViewer, reportedly, does not work under Windows 7.
So, how do we convert these beautiful Silvia’s Photoshop brushes to PNG files – I hear you ask?
Piece of cake.
Here is what to do:
1. Make sure have the latest version of GIMP
2. Copy the great bsilvia Photoshop brush by pressing Ctrl+C on it
3. Paste that brush into the GIMP brushes folder (In Windows it is C:\Program Files\GIMP-2.0\share\gimp\2.0\brushes)
However, to make sure, of if you are using Mac (lucky you!) you can check the GIMP brushes folder in GIMP, by clicking on Edit -> Preferences -> Folders -> Brushes
Photoshop brushes to PNG files using GIMP
4. Start GIMP and open a new file (make it as big as you would like your PNG file to be, I made it 4inx4in at 200dpt for printing)
Open a new file in GIMP
5. Make sure you are working on a transparent layer (that’s if you want to have transparent PNG file in the end)
Placing a Photoshop brush in GIMP
Place the brush on the transparent layer (actually delete the background layer should you have one)
7. Save this file as PNG
Saving Photoshop brush as PNG file
That’s it.
Now, you have a beautiful PNG file created from beautiful bsilvia’s Photoshop brush.
Meow!
Meoki
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Hi, this is not Silvia speaking.
I’m Meoki.
Black&White, up-side-down cat holding “Special Offers” board, look here, a little bit up on the right side ->
Silvia decided that she needs some rest (and believe me – she does) and asked me if I could do the post and introduce brand new Photoshop brushes she created for her GBG Platinum Members.
“Sure“, I said. As if I had anything else to do except holding that “Special Offers” board all day long (I go away at night but sssshhh! Don’t tel her.)
“Why did you put me up-side-down, by the way?” I asked her. “It’s a good thing that I am just a cartoon, otherwise all my blood would end up in my head. Not good …“
“Because” she said, “I red somewhere, that people will notice you more easily that way.“
“Peeh!”
Anyways, she be gone (sends “hugs and kisses everyone”), I’m here, so bear with me (you could beer with me as well. If you click on the “Special Offers” board and get yourself some nice discounted brushes, vectors, etc … :))
Anyways, it’s Tuesday, and Silvia wanted to dedicate every Tuesday to her GBG Platinum members, by giving them a little …. well … gift! So, this Tuesday, she prepared
Swirled Squares Design Elements (Photoshop brushes, or Digital stamps as some call it)
Swirled Squares consists of 12 brushes in two sizes (as usual to prevent overstretching and keep the quality top-notch) and two design styles: clean and grungy.
| Preview Swirled Squares Photoshop brushes set |
These brushes are available only to GBG Platinum Members (free download).
More info about GBG subscription packages –>>
OK. That was easy. If you want you can become GBG Platinum member. It is a pretty good deal. GBG Platinum members get
24 PREMIUM Photoshop brushes sets ($9.99 each, $239,76 value)
+
all Silver GBG Members downloads
+
all Gold GBG Members downloads
+
1 year subscription to all new GBG Members downloads (like this one)
+ Loads of other stuff, don’t know them all by heart but you can find out more about GBG Membreships here ->
OK.
Thank you for your attention. Meoki over and out!
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Gang! Finally! The finals of the Graphics-Illustrations.Com Summer 2010 Competition!
Participants were kindly asked to do a graphic at whatever theme they prefer. The only condition was to use some of the Graphics-Illustrations.Com Photoshop brushes.
We’ve got some really GREAT entries! And I want to thank you all!
All entries can be seen our Graphics-Illustrations.Com Facebook Page ->
Graphics-Illustrations.Com Summer 2010 Competition
As always, it’s been tough picking the winners, but it was a decision we had to make.
So, ladies and gentleman, let me proudly present you
Winners of the Graphics-Illustrations Summer 2010 Competition
3rd Place Winner: Carolyn
Carolyn won: Silver GBG Membership
CONGRATULATIONS CAROLYN!
3rd Place Winner - Carolyn
2nd Place Winner: Lisa Gupton
Lisa won: Gold GBG Membership
CONGRATULATIONS LISA !
2ND Place Winner: Lisa
and finally …
1st Place winner
S A M A T A Q I
Sama Won: Platinum GBG Membership
Sama, what can I say!?
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
1st Place winner SAMA TAQI - submission one
1st Place winner SAMA TAQI - submission two
1st Place winner SAMA TAQI - submission three
These are all beautiful works, showing how creativity knows no limits and I am so happy that so many of you submitted your works to this competition.
Guys! You’ve been great! I love you so much!
You will receive the log in credentials to collect your prizes to your email addresses.
Honorable mention goes to
Cindi Nester!
Celebrate Life - by Cindy Nester
Keep it up, Cindy! Our hearts are with you!
So, that was it for the Summer of 2010 Competition. I hope you had fun creating and I sure hope to see you guys on our next competition.
Now, August is coming to it’s end and you still did not receive your monthly GBG eZine? I know. I just finished working on it last night and will start dispatching it later today. So, you should have it, together with some more free downloads, in your mailboxes by the end of the week.
OK. Thank you once again. Thank you all who participated. Your works were great! All of them!
Love,
Silvia
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The T-Shirt that I designed with a little help of my Flying (Scribbler) Hearts Photoshop brushes on Zazzle just arrived!!!
And wow, it looks good :)
I washed it yesterday, and took the iPhone Hipstamatic photo :) But, it looks better than on this photo and better than the image in my Zazzle shop!
This T-Shirt was created with a little help of my Free Photoshop brushes (Digital Stamps): Scribbler Hearts, available for download on Digital Scrapbooking Source ->
Hanging hearts are also my brushes, but these are not available for download, yet. I still keep them for myself ;)
However, there are loads of high quality Photoshop brushes (w/commercial license) available in my little Shop of Wonders :) so feel free to visit ->
The quotation on the T-Shirt is by Frida Kahlo and it says: Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?
“Flying hearts” T-shirt is available in my Zazzle Shop, and I’m gonna wear it at tonight’s party!
Enjoy your day and have fun creating,
Silvia
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Memories, burning, gold memories …
This is from one old Simple Minds song, back in the 80′s. Not many people remember that.
Well… anyways.
By the way, I don’t know about you my blogs gets tons of spam messages daily (spammy comments), and mostly are pharmacy related! And what is most interesting – I receive about 50-80 comments for prescription and non-prescription drugs! Can you imagine? Pffff…!!!
And what’s really bothers me is that I don’t have the time to check them all out one by one (through my spam comment folder), so the only option is to delete them all together. Now, when I think back, I figure it’s even possible that there were some nice friendly comments in my spam folder, but since I got rid of all comments in my spam folder, I guess I’ll never now! Hopefully, there was just spam there.
Ok, back to memories. This is really cool for scrap booking. I mean it’s cool for all kinds of graphic design projects as well, but scrap booking is kinda all about memories .
So, this time I prepared a brand new frames and I gave them the weirdest name ever :)
Circled Memories Photo Frames
These are in form of Photoshop brushes (digital stamps) and transparent PNG files.
All packed in one nice zip file which is available in my little shop for $9.99 only and it includes commercial license!
* 25 circled photo frames
* three sizes for 5×5 – 3,5×3,5 – 2,5×2,5 inches photos
* 25 transparent PNG files (for 3,5×3,5 inches photos) in this pack too.
| Preview Photoshop brushes: Circled Memories Photo Frames |
| Buy Photoshop brushes: Circled Memories Photo Frames for $9.99 only |
Hey! Do you know that Silver, Gold or Platinum GBG members get Circled Memories Photo frames Photoshop brushes for free?
Also, you can get small versions of those cute picture frames for free:
Circled Memories Photo Frames lite Photoshop brushes (digital stamps) set – set of 3 brushes!
| Preview Circled Memories Photo Frames Photoshop brushes (digital stamps) lite free set |
| Download Circled Memories Photo Frames Photoshop brushes (digital stamps) lite free set |
Use them well, use them often :) And please, do not hesitate to show me how you applied them in your own designs!
Have fun creating,
Silvia
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Yes, it’s Tuesday! And you probably know by now that Tuesday is the day for new Photoshop brushes (digital stamps) for GBG members. For this Tuesday I prepared
Doodle Birdies Digital Stamps
This set includes 8 stamps (brushes) in two sizes free download for GBG Silver, Gold and Platinum members!
It is compatible with Photoshop 7.0 up to CS5, Photoshop Elements 3.0 up to newer versions, Paint.NET, Gimp and Paint Shop Pro! Commercial license included.
| Preview Doodle Birdies Digital Stamps |
They can be used in their original state:
Or, you might want to color them:
So, all GBG Silver, Gold and Platinum members can get them now for free HERE
If you are not a member you can register here
Hey, that’s not all! Please hurry and submit your images for our 2010 Summer Competition until 20th of August! Read more about the competition here. Everyone can apply :)
Let me remind you, 1st prize is GBG Platinum membership, $190,00 value!
Have fun creating,
Silvia
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Few days ago I created the Wedding Photo Frames – Photoshop brushes set (or love photos as some call it).
This set is particularly useful for photographers who want to decorate the Wedding books (and albums) for their clients. But is also great design elements collection for digi scrappers, graphic and web designers, etc …
Get more info on Wedding Photo Frames ->
Today you will see Wedding Photo Frames in action :)
Ladies and gentleman, let me present you
Wedding Scrapbook Quick Page
This one is free and I hope you will like it!
Now, since I am not much of a wedding photographer Ms. Melissa Papaj (who is a wedding photographer professional) was kind enough to provide some really cool wedding photos she made. I used her photo in this Scrapbook Quick Page preview.
So, thank you Melissa! Great work!
Melissa is not just a wedding photographer, she also photographs children, architecture, animals… and she does it really good. Here is what she said about herself:
PHOTOGRAPHY IS MY PASSION! I became a photographer because I have a passion for finding beauty in everything and photography has allowed me to capture the beauty for longer than just a moment. I especially enjoy weddings and portraiture photography because I am very personable and I LOVE making people look their best! I love going to a wedding and blending in effortlessly with the bride, groom, and entire family while capturing the traditions, surprises and all of the little details that weddings bring. I can actually say that as a photographer, I love my job each and every day!
Check out her website for more beautiful photos!
Digital scrapbook quick page freebie: Download it here NOW :)
All files are in ZIP archive:
- PSD – Photoshop Layered File
- transparent PNG
Both files are 12×12 inches at 300dpi – print ready
If you liked those cute photo frames used in this free wedding scrapbook quick page, you can get them HERE for $9.99 only – with commercial license for your commercial projects.
Love,
Silvia
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People get married!
I bet you are stunned now :)
But, there is another thing going on here. While we are at it, we take pictures, and on the top of it – we (more often then not) make wedding albums!
We all want our wedding albums to look good. And while I was preparing to make one for a friend of mine, I figured I need to decorate the border around the photo. Actually, I needed to frame the photo in the wedding album.
So, I made several frames, few of them, just for my personal use. And then I realized – BANG! Now, that’s something others might be interested in having too! Decorate a photo, add a frame, c’mon, it’s basics of wedding albums (and photo albums after all).
You guessed the rest of the story. I ended up by making 25 wedding photo frames! In order to preserve the quality and my long ago set standards, all of them are initially made in vectors and then transferred to Photoshop brushes and PNG files.
So, ladies and gentleman, my dear visitors, if you would like to make wedding photo album yourself, for your own, or your friends, brothers, sisters wedding or for your clients (if you are a photographer or graphic designer), or if you’d like to make a wedding photo album for re-sale, there you go – a perfect time saver with commercial license included.
Let me present you:
Wedding Photo Frames (squares) Photoshop brushes (digital stamps) and transparent PNG files!
About the set:
- 25 wedding photo frames in three sizes for 2,5×2,5 – 3,5×3,5 – 4,5×4,5 inches photos
- 25 transparent PNG files for 4,5×4,5 inches photo
- Compatible with Adobe Photoshop (ver. 7.0 up to CS5), Photoshop Elements, PaintShopPro, Paint.NET and more…
- Commercial use OK!
Photo frames are created in “grungy” style, hearts, swirls, flowers and appropriate wordings around the frames: “Love”, “Love is the Foundation”, “for Time and all Eternity”, “perfect love”, “Forever Begins Today”, “a beautiful moment”, “our love will not die” and more… Those cute picture frames are ideal for wedding photo albums and wedding digiscrap!
| Preview Wedding Photo Frames Photoshop brushes set | Buy this set |
Yes, as always, I prepared a a FREE lite edition of Wedding Photo Frames digital stamps/Photoshop brushes set (scrapbook stamp freebies): there are 3 brushes in a set. These are smaller size than the ones in the PREMIUM package, but still good enough for on-line wedding albums.
| Download Wedding Photo Frames – free lite Photoshop brushes set (3 free digital scrapbooking frames) |
Note: Sorry, 5 days subscription free download offer expired. Download is now available after joining GBG. Please read about our free download policy and join our GBG for more free downloads. Thanks!
Hope you’ll like it!
S :)
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There’s nothing you can do that can’t be done.
Nothing you can sing that can’t be sung.
Nothing you can say but you can learn how to play the game
It’s easy…
Who does not recall the legendary Beatles song which starts with La Marseillaise. Even if you’ve been born long after the Hipi movement, the core idea is still very alive. I hope you will agree.
Anyways, inspired by the ever lasting idea of love and expressing this idea the best way I know I created, what? Yes, you guessed:
Photoshop brushes (Digital Stamps) and Vectors (Yes, vectors!) Pack
Squared Love – Word Art
Why “squared”? Well, you’ve all heard about “fair and square” term right? Well, there you go…
…
It will be circled love next time.
Now, it’s built in squares and it looks good. I know it might sound weird but it’s looks good. And graphic art is not about how it sounds, it’s about what it looks like :)
OK. Enough now … here is what I prepared today:
New Special Mini Pack: Squared Love Word Art
What’s in a pack:
* 12 brushes in two sizes
* commercial license is, as always, included (so you can make money with them – no questions asked)
* 12 vector files: EPS
* 12 PNG transparent files
* Compatible with Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Adobe Illustrator and more
| Preview | Buy ($6.50) |
You can use those digital stamps (Photoshop brushes and transparent PNG files) in your cards, wrapping paper designs, boxes, digital scrapbooking, rubber stamps…
Also, vector files can be re-sized in vector applications such as Illustrator or CorelDraw! So you are not limited with the size.
Of course, as always, I prepared something as a free download- True Love – PNG file 3,5×4,5 inches at 300dpi
| Download transparent PNG Squared Love Word Art |
OK. That’s it for today. Love each other, cherish and respect people around you and your life will be, well, loving!
Love,
Silvia
P.S.
Ops! And yes, of course:
Have fun creating!
P.P.S.
Today I introduce the “slicky” store! Check it out and let me know what you think!
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