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Pretty Posts: Attention Circles

As I was reading through my copy of Nylon Japan for December 2011, I noticed the “attention circles” they used to highlight small details in some of the photos. I don’t know what they’re really called so you can just laugh at my made-up terminology if you want to — I was actually tempted …

Blog Bling: Vintage Label-Inspired Shapes

(hover over to see shapes // photo credit: Eléonore Bridge) I love fashion blogs and there are several that I visit regularly, including Eléonore Bridge. I’ve been a fan of Eléonore’s blog for a long time and in 2009, I interviewed her for my old weekly series called Style Muse. Anyway, I’m happy that Eléonore [...]

Blog Bling: Vintage Label-Inspired Shapes

Hi everyone, here are some vintage-label inspired shapes for your blogs. Unlike these pre-designed labels and tags (PNG), you can enlarge or shrink these shapes to any size without loss of quality. You can also apply a pattern or make them any color you want. There are several styles: beveled corners, concave corners, convex corners, [...]

Blog Bling: Post Photo Layouts (Part 10)

Hi guys, I just made a fresh batch of post photo layouts. There are 6 layouts in 2 sizes (600px + 900px) and 2 styles: one with concave rounded corners and another with beveled corners. At the center of each layout is a heart, which can be a hidden layer if you prefer not to [...]

iPhone Flashcards: Toolbox Keyboard Shortcuts

flashcards tou: personal use As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been preparing some iPhone flashcards that you can view with the Photo App. Flashcards are a fun, easy, and convenient way to review PS keyboard shortcuts on the go. If you need help importing images into your iPhone, please check out this tutorial [...]

Noteworthy: Pencil/Chalk Brushes

(nagel’s pencil #1 // pastry images from babycakesnyc.com) The other day I mentioned that I would share some pencil brushes I’ve found online. Why do I think this is noteworthy? Well, handwritten notes can add personality to your photos and collages. For example, Garance Dore, A Beautiful Mess, and DesignLoveFest, use this technique effectively on [...]

Freebie: 9 Gingham Fabric Textures

Hey guys, I know that gingham isn’t something we normally associate with the holidays, but I really wanted to give you something you could use year round. I thought a texture would be nice. After all, we haven’t had a texture download since the Genuine Glitter Textures in August! So here are …