If you've ever watched American Pickers, you know that vintage tin signs are a hot commodity. Lucky for us, we can recreate this retro effect in Photoshop — without the fear of a possible tetanus shot.
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Creating a simple business card design in Photoshop doesn't have to be hard. Even a complete beginner can do it by following the right steps.
This tutorial will teach you the basics of creating text and shapes and applying...
Using real life elements in your designs is a great way to add interest without spending hours creating something from scratch.
This tutorial will show you how to create a realistic picture frame and poster using layer styles...
Silhouettes are a powerful way to make your designs more interesting and memorable. One of the keys to successfully incorporating silhouettes is to make sure your shapes are as highly detailed as possible.
In this tutorial, we...
Posted on Jun 13, 2012 in Design, Quick Tips, Tutorials
When you make the switch from one version of a program to the next, there are differences in the way the software works. In a perfect world, every change is made for the better, but sometimes it can be frustrating when things don...
Vintage designs convey a sense of great character and nostalgia and are perfect when you are in need of a warm, inviting feeling.
This tutorial is going to show you how to create a textured vintage card and ribbon graphic...
Retro design is everywhere. It has become so mainstream that it makes you wonder if it can even be considered retro anymore. Regardless, it is a popular style, and one you should learn.
Today we are going to show you how to...
We all learn things that make us wonder what took us so long to figure them out, and for many of you, this will be one of those times.
Have you ever been working on an Illustrator file but when you save it as an EPS the file...
This tutorial will teach you how to design a sharp brushed metal nameplate background using a combination of textures, layer styles, and Photoshop filters.
We will use dimensions that make it great for a desktop background,...
This tutorial will teach you how to take a photograph of an existing business card and use it to create a digital mockup with the Vanishing Point filter within Photoshop.
With some basic shading using Photoshop layer styles we...