This month we're celebrating summer with a simple alpha layout. This is part of a larger project where I'm going to spell out the word summer, but you can do this for any word meaning or theme.

I only used a few resources for this:

1. The main background was created using one of my seamless polka dot  overlay patterns on a solid pale pink.

2. Using the text tool I added the letter S, sized it as required and then duplicated the letter to create the shadow effect underneath by moving the bottom layer slightly forward. Using the clipping mask tool I added a summer plaid pattern to the top layer.

3. I then added a couple matching summer theme clipart pieces to finish it off.

Happy designing!
Shawnna

It seems only fitting that my design project this week offered a token of prayer for the Ukrainian people.

To pull together this support for peace avatar I used the following:

1. The girl is one of my older graphics, now archived for sale at Design Bundles, she's actually part of a yoga set but I like the calm peaceful expression for this.

2. I overlapped a Christmas poncho and adjusted the hue sliders in photoshop to quickly covert to blue.

3. I happened to have some watercolor sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine, as an added touch.

4. These elements were added to a circle with a drop shadow using a clipping mask and then a peace banner drawn on top. (in english and ukrainian)

5. The background is simply two rectangles to form the Ukrainian flag, blue above yellow.

6. I opted to add a subtle heart pattern overlay on the flag, for texture and sentiment.

Happy designing,
Shawnna

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Easy valentine greetings or sentiments are perfect social posts for the season:

1. From my valentine bakery set - Kalina with cupcakes

2.Background is from Design Bundles Plus - found here

3. Font used: Antonio by Aqeela Studio

4. Label shape by Etoile du nord - free on Deviant Art

To put this together I created a backdrop to look like a room, drawing simple rectangles and inserting a pattern for the wall.

The label came as a photoshop shape so super easy to add in, but you can get label shapes as png files from so many places.

Drop shadows add depth for a more realistic look and a cute font for a cute quote finishes it off.

And that's it!

Happy designing,
Shawnna

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For this quick design I made a New Year's greeting with just a few resources:

1. My newest addition to the shop - Kalina with champagne and tiara

2. My star overlay pattern - found in this overlay set

3. Fonts used are: Caroline - Berrylicious - The Thesla Ohago

To put this together I started with my stylish character Kalina holding a champagne glass, the perfect way to toast a new year! I then put my star overlay pattern on a dark background matching it to the dark dress, changed the color of the stars to a gold yellow and adding an outer glow effect.

I quickly drew a banner for the Happy New Year title with a little drop shadow for depth. Starting with a circle using the shape tool I adjusted the the nodes around my message to form an abstract heart and dropped the opacity enough to see the stars in behind.

The 2022 is filled with a gold glitter pattern that I already had installed on my styles palette, but you can find glitters all over the place as they are very popular. I did a drop shadow here as well to finish it off.

And that's it!

Happy designing,
Shawnna

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To create a fun Christmas greeting social post I pulled together some of my own clipart with a few pieces from one of my favourite sellers - their stuff just works so nicely alongside my style.

The resources used for this project can be found here:

1. My girl Holly - wearing pjs and holding festive hot cocoa mug 

2. My Christmas baubles and presents clipart set

3. Pretty Grafik - Christmas clipart pieces just for an extra touch

4. Free Font (for personal use) - The Thesla Ohago

To create this arrangement, I added a border frame and a dark gradient in behind to match the dark teal of my christmas bauble set. A simple shadow circle under the girl adds floor depth and the clip art pieces arranged behind are dimmed to create a night time look while the garland in front balances the design.

Happy designing!
Shawnna

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This month's design project is a social post recipe card, just in time for Thanksgiving, but this idea works year round just by changing up the theme.

The resources used for this project can be found here:

1. My Indigo baker set - I used the medium brunette with hazel eyes here

2. My pie series clipart set - I used the pumpkin pie slice on a plate

3. Line and graph paper - I added the graph paper to the recipe card

4. Free paper set - You'll find this right here on my blog!

5. The fonts used are: title - Caroline + recipe - Gorgeous Skywalk

Using the polka dot pattern as my canvas, I drew a rectangle and applied pattern overlay with the grid paper. The just layer the clip art in, add some drop shadows and the text and save!

Happy designing!
Shawnna

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In today's graphic design project I'll be mixing my own artwork with a few cute elements from Pretty Grafik to create three super cute avatar options that you can easily replicate or take inspiration from.

The resources used for this project can be found here:

1. My Kalina avatar set - I used the black haired hazel eyed option for a more halloweenie theme but you have lots of options here

2. Lime and Black glitter frame set with banners - I chose three frame options and one of the matching banners in the perfect color combo

3. My Halloween accessory clip art pack - spider glasses and the candy corn necklace added a nice touch

4. Halloween Cocktails clip art set from Pretty Grafik for the cocktails, bats and eyeballs

5. The font is Nosifer, free from Dafont

 

These are created simply by layering each element on top of one another. To clean up the avatar I just used the eraser tool to quickly eliminate any overhang at the bottom so that you only have it within the frame.

Then just save and you're ready to share!

Happy designing
Shawnna

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