1. INSTALL
Depending on your version of photoshop (CS series or elements), and if you are working on a mac or a pc; there are a few ways to install brushes.
To keep it simple- if you can find your brush presets> choose Load, then import the brush set!
For me, I am on a mac and working on Photoshop CS5. I simply drag and drop my .abr brush set into photoshop, or just double click and they are installed.
Need more help? Rather than try to cover all versions, here are some simple online sites that should help-
- When I was using photoshop Elements, this tutorial from Texas Chicks was a gem!
2. CREATE
For the free brushes that we are giving you today, it is best to use them with 4×6 images.
I shot these photos in RAW format, so they are much larger than they need to be. I cropped them to 4×6 at 300dpi.
Once your image is ready, add and select a NEW layer. With the new layer active; choose your brush.
Play with your brush settings, you can always command z to go back- or even delete the layer the brush is on.
You can change the direction of the brush (great for arrows!). Experiment with the opacity, the texture and the size.
3. USING .PNG FILES
Please do not share the download link with others. You are however, welcome to point them here.
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nevermind…just found it
Jenna-
You can flip them a few ways! Make sure you are stamping your brushes on a separate layer. Changing the arrow/direction in the Brush window is one way. You can also rotate it (when it’s on it’s own layer) by using the move tool (v).
Have fun!
I prefer to do my project life layouts in PS Elements vs. CS5 and was wondering if there is a way to rotate the brushes in PSE. I absolutely LOVE these brushes and am so happy to have found the…I’d love to be able to use the simple outline one on horizontal photos as well. Thanks!!!
One more thing– especially for Project Life (4×6 prints) – make sure to not put really important things right to the edge- we need about 1/8″ bleed
Thank you ! Love the brushes.
Thank you!!!
KOOL…Thanks!
These are AWESOME!! Thanks so much.
I don’t use brushes nearly enough. Thanks for these freebies…they may just change that!
i am having problems with downloading help
what kind of problems?
when i click on download on your face book face it leads me to another page and i click on save but i can’t download. is their another way i can download or am i just silly . i really need some help with computers.
pleese help me
Are you a FB FAN?
Are you clicking this link? http://statictab.com/fm27j72
Then click “download here”
You will go to box.net to grab the freebie (this is where it’s hosted)
Awesome!! Thanks!!!
Love these. and the tutorial! THANKS
THANK YOU sooo much! You guys are always too generous!