Creating a Christmas Present Ribbon in Photoshop

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In this lesson we learn how to create a realistic Christmas ribbon from scratch.
We use vectors and brushes, rather than images.

You can download the final PSD file from:
http://www.pixelforlife.com/creating-a-christmas-present-ribbon-in-photoshop

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• pixelforlife
• adobe
• photoshop
• cs5
• christmas
• present
• ribbon
• bow
• loop
• design
• create
• package
• wrap

[milangfx]

How do you put layers into one group without going to the bottom of the layers palette? it must be a keyboard shortcut:D

btw I am amazed as you done the whole thing by only creating shapes, changeing opacity and blending mode... Merry Christmas:D

[pfltuts]

@milangfx I am glad that you liked it! The keyboard shortcut to group layers is: ctrl + g

[xtian92aus]

Stop saying "I don't know"

Have conviction in what you do! :D

[pfltuts]

@xtian92aus Excellent tip. Thanks!

[willugoupordown]

I was just thinking... "he uses alot of overlay.." (because I just watched the elegant wall and picture tut) and then I hear you say, "Get used to it and stop complaining!" haha. 4:14 Have a Merry Christmas and thanks for posting this!

[pfltuts]

@willugoupordown Hahaha - I noticed the same thing right before I said that. Overlay is usually exactly what I need, so it's my "go-to option".

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you as well.

[ArtistWoOoOo]

wow very nice!!

[thetmyster]

I've used PS for a few years now, and i accidentally keep on grouping layers, however i forgot the command (I'm usually half asleep :P)

Whats the group command on mac?

[modspell]

All of these years I've used PS and never knew how to create a flat layer of all the layers under it. THANK YOU. This looks really good for not going into light/shadow properties and dimensional rules.

[ceidatiinmata]

thanks man I could create a wonderful wallpaper for a Christmas event!

[ingermarien]

I know this is just a ribbon, but I learnt alot from this tutorial! :O thank you!! :D <3