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…
How to make seamless repeating patterns in Photoshop (Webinar Replay)
If you’ve been a subscriber for a while, you might remember about a month ago when I tried my first webinar. It was an epic fail! 🙁 The software I was using to host the webinar (Google Hangouts) did not…
What is the difference between a digital paper, pattern overlay and Photoshop .PAT file?
A question I’m often asked by those that are just getting started in graphic design, is: Digital paper Come in pre-selected colors You can’t modify the size of the pattern or make changes (if you re-color them, the image quality…
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…
Raster, vector, png, .TIFF, CMYK – what does it all mean?! (Graphic design terminology explained)
Here are some graphic design terminology you’ve probably come across (or will come across) when creating images for your blog, if you want to design patterns or are doing anything graphic design related! COLOR MODES CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key i.e….
How to Make Patterns in Photoshop and Monetize Your Designs (my new Ecourse!)
Have you ever wanted to know how to make your own patterns in Photoshop? You’re going to love my new ecourse! Find out more here How to Make Patterns in Photoshop and Monetize Your Designs In this self-paced ecourse I…