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November 10, 2016

How to use pattern overlays in Canva

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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…

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August 10, 2016

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…

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July 21, 2016

How to download Adobe Photoshop

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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…

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July 12, 2016

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!…

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May 30, 2016

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…

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May 19, 2016

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…

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May 12, 2016

How to make stripe patterns in Photoshop

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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…

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April 26, 2016

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…

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