HOW TO DESIGN THIS BIRTHDAY FLYER WITH PHOTOSHOP

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to design an engaging and vibrant birthday flyer using Adobe Photoshop. Whether you’re crafting a surprise party invitation or celebrating your own birthday, this step-by-step guide will help you create a beautiful flyer that you can print or share online.

Step 1: Create a New Document

1. Open Adobe Photoshop.
2. Go to File and select New (or press Ctrl + N).
3. Set the document dimensions:
   • Width: 1165 pixels
   • Height: 1654 pixels
   • Resolution: 200 DPI
4. Click Create to open your new document.

Step 2: Import Images

1. Download and gather your resources from the provided link.
2. Drag and drop your main image into the Photoshop document.
3. Scale the image to fit the document as needed.

Step 3: Remove Background from Main Image

1. Duplicate the image layer by pressing Ctrl + J or dragging the layer to the plus sign.
2. Right-click on the duplicated layer and select Rasterize Layer.
3. Go to the Properties panel and select Remove Background to eliminate the unwanted background.

Step 4: Blend the Main Image

1. Select the lower part of the rasterized layer.
2. Add a gradient mask by clicking the Add Layer Mask icon.
3. Adjust the gradient to blend the lower part of the image with the background.

Step 5: Add a Background

1. Import a background image by dragging it into your document.
2. Scale the background and reposition it behind the main image.
3. Apply a blur effect by going to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur to soften the background and enhance focus on the main image.

Step 6: Add Additional Images

1. Repeat the process of importing images, duplicating, rasterizing, and removing backgrounds for any additional images you want to include.
2. Use the Minimum Filter to eliminate any leftover white edges around the images.

Step 7: Enhance Background with Lights

1. Import decorative light images and position them within the background.
2. Apply a blur effect to the lights to keep them subtle and not overpowering.

Step 8: Add Text

1. Use the Text Tool to create your main text (e.g., “Happy Birthday”).
2. Change the font style and color using the Character panel.
3. For a unique effect, create a circle using the Ellipse Tool and set it as a text path for the birthday text.

Step 9: Style the Name

1. Type the name using your chosen font and adjust the size.
2. Apply a Drop Shadow effect to give depth to the text.
3. Create a gold background behind the name and use the Clipping Mask (hold Alt and click between the text and the background layer) to fit it within the text.

Step 10: Final Adjustments

1. Add any additional text or elements to enhance the flyer.
2. Experiment with colors and blending modes to achieve the desired look.
3. Ensure all elements are well-positioned and visually engaging.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have created a stunning birthday flyer in Photoshop. Remember to save your work often and explore different design elements to personalize your flyer further. Feel free to share your final design on social media or print it out for your celebration. Happy designing!