Setup Document With Guides
Step 1
First, set up a document with the correct size and settings for print. Create a new document in Photoshop, and set its dimensions to 216x154 mm. These dimensions represent A5 paper size with 3 mm bleed added to each edge. Since we are going to create artwork for print, set Color Mode to CMYK and Resolution to 300 Pixels/Inch.
Step 2
Create new guides that will represent the bleed area. Illustrator and InDesign have this function built-in, but in Photoshop, we have to create it ourselves. Use the Move Tool (V) and the Shift keyto create a horizontal guide by dragging the cursor from the top ruler. Make sure that the guide is located 3 mm on the Y-axis.
Step 3
Repeat the same process to create guides along each edge of the document. Make sure that each guide is inset 3 mm from its corresponding edge.
Creating the Background
Step 1
Press Shift-Cmd-N to create a new Layer. Fill it with White as the Foreground Color (Alt-Backspace). Make sure that you have the CMYK Sliders turned on so you're using print colors.
Step 2
Create a new Gradient Overlay. In the Layer Style Panel, edit the Gradient. Set the white slider Location to 30%. Change the color of the black slider to Pale Yellow (C=9 M=6 Y=14 K=0).
Add a gradient overlay from the fxbutton in the layer pane...
...then customize your gradient...
...with the colors you want for the document
Step 3
Use the Rectangle Tool (U) to create a new rectangle. Set its size to 216 mm by 56 mm.
Step 4
Align the rectangle to the left top corner of the document. Fill it with Dark Brown (C=49 M=74 Y=80 K=70).
Step 5
Use the Pen Tool (P) to add a new anchor point at the lower edge of the rectangle.
Step 6
With the Direct Selection Tool (A), play around with the anchor handles to create a nice Bezier curve.
Step 7
Follow the same steps to adjust the rectangle into the shape shown below.
Step 8
Go to File > Place Embedded..., then select the people-1.jpg image from the Resource Pack.
Step 9
Use the Move Tool (V) to move the photo around the document. Place it in the upper top corner as shown below.
Step 10
Create a new rectangle with the Rectangle Tool (U). Set its size to 216 mm by 100 mm.
Step 1
First, set up a document with the correct size and settings for print. Create a new document in Photoshop, and set its dimensions to 216x154 mm. These dimensions represent A5 paper size with 3 mm bleed added to each edge. Since we are going to create artwork for print, set Color Mode to CMYK and Resolution to 300 Pixels/Inch.
Step 2
Create new guides that will represent the bleed area. Illustrator and InDesign have this function built-in, but in Photoshop, we have to create it ourselves. Use the Move Tool (V) and the Shift keyto create a horizontal guide by dragging the cursor from the top ruler. Make sure that the guide is located 3 mm on the Y-axis.
Step 3
Repeat the same process to create guides along each edge of the document. Make sure that each guide is inset 3 mm from its corresponding edge.
Creating the Background
Step 1
Press Shift-Cmd-N to create a new Layer. Fill it with White as the Foreground Color (Alt-Backspace). Make sure that you have the CMYK Sliders turned on so you're using print colors.
Step 2
Create a new Gradient Overlay. In the Layer Style Panel, edit the Gradient. Set the white slider Location to 30%. Change the color of the black slider to Pale Yellow (C=9 M=6 Y=14 K=0).
Add a gradient overlay from the fxbutton in the layer pane...
...then customize your gradient...
...with the colors you want for the document
Step 3
Use the Rectangle Tool (U) to create a new rectangle. Set its size to 216 mm by 56 mm.
Step 4
Align the rectangle to the left top corner of the document. Fill it with Dark Brown (C=49 M=74 Y=80 K=70).
Step 5
Use the Pen Tool (P) to add a new anchor point at the lower edge of the rectangle.
Step 6
With the Direct Selection Tool (A), play around with the anchor handles to create a nice Bezier curve.
Step 7
Follow the same steps to adjust the rectangle into the shape shown below.
Step 8
Go to File > Place Embedded..., then select the people-1.jpg image from the Resource Pack.
Step 9
Use the Move Tool (V) to move the photo around the document. Place it in the upper top corner as shown below.
Step 10
Create a new rectangle with the Rectangle Tool (U). Set its size to 216 mm by 100 mm.