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Preview of Final Results
Resources
- Cherries Germanstock - Deviantart
Step 1
Start by creating a new document. I set my size to 2320x1436 pixels.
Step 2
Start by filling the background with a brown then using the Brush tool to paint a darker shade of brown. I used the colors #A1643B and #211712 (you can set these values in the Color Picker). You can use your own colors but keep the brighter color on the outer edges and darker color in the middle.
Step 3
Next, use the Liquify tool (Filter > Liquify). Use the Forward Warp tool to randomly smudge the background like shown in the image below.
Step 4
Next, go to Filter > Distort > Twirl. Set the angle to around 368° then click OK. Tip: Usually when you apply filters to an image you cannot go back and modify it without undoing. To overcome this, you can convert your layer into a Smart Object (Layer > Convert to Smart Object). Once your layer is a Smart Object, you can apply the filter and it will apply it non-destructively letting you edit the settings anytime you like.
Step 5
Now that we’re done with our background, we can create the text. Start by using the Brush tool and draw the words “Valentine’s day” using a hard-edge brush. You can also use the Type tool and use any font you like. For this step, I will be drawing the text free-hand with the Brush tool. I used a 40px brush with a hardness of 100%.
Step 6
Go to Filter > Liquify. Warp the text to give it a melting effect like shown in the image below.
Step 7
Next, we’re going to add some layer styles to the text. Go to Layer > Layer Style > Drop Shadow and apply the settings shown below. Don’t click OK yet.
Step 8
Enable the Bevel and Emboss style then apply the settings shown below.
Step 9
Now enable the Satin style and apply the settings shown in the image below.
Step 10
Enable the Gradient Overlay option then set the settings shown below. Click on the Gradient to bring up the Gradient Editor.
Step 11
Finally, enable the Pattern Overlay style then apply the settings shown below.
16 comments on “How to Create a Chocolaty Valentine’s Day Card for Your Girlfriend”
Who else thinks this is Amazing?
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amazing im eating this its awesome cool 4 lyfe unstopable
cool, but how to make the love shape like that?
i have downloaded the psd , but unable to edit the letters ... i want to put my name .
If not can someone help me in creating a logo/signature to keep for all my photographs ?
Thanks,
Jas.
Looks great, definitely try to do myself.
Very difficult.
Do not recommend unless you like tearing your hair out.
Very difficult
It's gorgeous and very easy, thanks a lot for this tutorial, i inspired to make my logo.
**** this
where to get these font? how are they called?
The author didn't use any font - it was hand-drawn (see step 5)
but I don't have a girlfriend
i can be ur girlfriend :)
Thanks for this tutorial
this easy to do