If you want to use pattern overlays but don’t own Photoshop (it’s actually easier to use than you might think!), you can still use pattern overlays using free graphic design tools such as Canva. In the video below I walk…
Picmonkey versus Canva versus Photoshop versus Adobe Illustrator: Which one is best for graphic design?
If you’re interested in graphic design but aren’t sure which software/graphic design program is right for you, here’s my 2 cents on which programs are best for doing what! This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after…
How to download Adobe Photoshop
I use Photoshop every single day! Just a few of the things I use Photoshop to create: Digital paper/pattern backgrounds Seamless repeating patterns Pattern overlays Planner printables Planner stickers Party printables (look out for my new ecourse: How to Make…
How to create a new file and resize anything in Photoshop (without distorting!)
I realized I’ve shared a few tutorials on how to use the various tools in Photoshop but I’d never actually done a tutorial on how to set up a new template in Photoshop or how to resize something in Photoshop!…
How to change the colors of a pattern overlay in Photoshop
In today’s tutorial I’m showing you how to change the colors of a pattern overlay to make a pattern white, create custom color-ways, or so you can use the pattern to make your own products (e.g. using Zazzle). Pattern overlays give…
How to make a seamless repeating pattern in Photoshop (video tutorial): checkerboard
In today’s video tutorial I’m showing you how quick and easy it is to create a repeating checkerboard pattern in Photoshop. This tutorial is a sample from my ecourse: How to make patterns in Photoshop and Monetize your Designs. I hope you…
How to make stripe patterns in Photoshop
Today I’m showing you how easy it is to make stripe patterns in Photoshop. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking one of these links I’ll receive a small commission (at no extra cost to…
How to use Clipping Masks in Photoshop
If you’ve ever wondered what a clipping mask is in Photoshop, how it works and why you would use it, then this video tutorial is for you 🙂 It’s from my ecourse: How to make patterns in Photoshop and Monetize your…