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How to make a seamless repeating pattern in Photoshop (video tutorial): checkerboard

In today's video tutorial I'm showing you how quick and easy it is to create a repeating checkerboard pattern in Photoshop. This tutorial is a sample from my ecourse: How to make patterns in Photoshop and Monetize your Designs.I hope you find this tutorial helpful! If you want a 'taste test' of the paid ecourse, sign [...]

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Planner Organization: Why I use the Arc Planner instead of binders

I used to use a binder for my daily planner but switched to the Arc planner system. If you've never heard of the Arc planner, this videos gives a good overview: I used the Arc planner for my 2015 planner (I'm still using the same planner for 2016)Using the Arc planner to organize my planner stickers:I [...]

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How to make stripe patterns in Photoshop

Today I'm showing you how easy it is to make stripe patterns in Photoshop:To enlarge the screen of the video, click the square icon in the bottom right hand corner of the video (it will say ‘full screen’ when you hover your mouse over the icon). For more planner related videos, subscribe to my YouTube channelIf [...]

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How to make printable labels in Photoshop (My new ecourse!)

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own pretty labels? My new ecourse: How to make labels in Photoshop can help you with that :)Labels are my favorite organizing tool! I use them for:- Labeling storage bins- Pantry labels- Birthday and gift labels- Office organization- Keeping track of the contents of boxes [...]

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How to make printable labels in Photoshop (My new ecourse!)

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own pretty labels? My new ecourse: How to make labels in Photoshop can help you with that :)Labels are my favorite organizing tool! I use them for:- Labeling storage bins- Pantry labels- Birthday and gift labels- Office organization- Keeping track of the contents of boxes [...]

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How to change the colors of a pattern overlay in Photoshop

In today's tutorial I'm showing you how to change the colors of a pattern overlay to make a pattern white, create custom color-ways, or so you can use the pattern to make your own products (e.g. using Zazzle).Pattern overlays give you the flexibility to create: Custom color-ways1, 2, 3, 4, etc. color patternsChoose colors that complement [...]

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How to make printable labels for FREE (using Canva)

In this video I show you how to make your own labels for FREE using Canva (free online design software).Types of labels you could create: PantryHome officeCleaningToy storageMagazine holdersStorage bin labelsBest before/freezer labelsLabels for boxes for long-term storage e.g. Christmas decorations or when moving housePrice tag labels e.g. for market stallsEtc! Related blog post: how to add [...]

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Comparison of the 9 most popular print and ship planners

If you're interested in purchasing a printed and assembled planner but aren't sure which one to get, this blog post is for you :)There are 9 printed and assembled planners which are very popular: Emily Ley Simplified PlannerMambi (Happy Planner)Erin Condren Life PlannerLimeLifeInkwell PressShe PlansDay DesignerPlum PaperPassion PlannerI've prepared a full comparison for you including the [...]

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How to use video content to build your blog and/or online business

If you're not using video content to promote your blog and/or online business, then you're getting left behind.By 2017 (that's next year!) it's predicted that 69% of website traffic will come from video content (Source).If you're not using videos for any of the following reasons then this blog post is for you: You're nervous about being [...]

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