
How to Create That Last-Minute Holiday e-Card in Photoshop
Step 1Create a new document. Using a Layer Style, apply a Gradient Overlay, using a dark red to a black.Step 2Using the the Line Tool, let’s create two lines as shown. This will be our reference for the Christmas tree.Step 3Let’s place our Santa Claus Icon in the center of our tree. Using the Pen Tool, draw some lines like I’ve shown below. In order to do that, we need to change the way we will create our lines. Instead of using the Shape Layer, let’s choose Paths.Step 4Now, still using the Pen Tool, let’s round our lines choosing the Convert Point Tool.Step 5Next, create a new Layer Folder and name it “Star Tree.” Change the Blending Mode to Color Dodge, then create a new layer inside this folder and name it “Stars path.” Next open your Brushes Palette (Window > Brushes) and sel...