I already had a brushes folder from when I completed the Halloween project; this task could be seen as a refresher of some of the skills I learnt during that time.
Opening up Photoshop, I created a new document that was 12cm x 12cm. I made sure the resolution was 300 pixels per inch to create my product to its optimal potential.
I then used the gradient tool in order to create the effect of the yellow 'star' in the corner of the page. I didn't want a block of colour; I wanted it to blend into the background.
Next I went to the site www.brusheezy.com to find some Christmas brushes to use in my product. I selected the Brushed page and then typed in Christmas to see what tools would come up.
I found several sets that I liked and thought were appropriate (as well as being compatible with my version of Photoshop) for my project and I used the same procedure to download them all. I downloaded them and saved them in my brushes folder in order to keep them all in the same place. I extracted the files by clicking the brush tool on Photoshop, then going to Settings > Load Brushes. I then individually selected each set of my brushes and uploaded them to my program.
Next I went to www.dafont.com in order to find a font to use on my cover for the headline. I narrowed the results by looking in the holidays section and chose the one I liked best. I made sure I had set up a fonts folder and downloaded my font into it.
I installed the font onto Photoshop and used it when typing the title for my Christmas CD. I also changed the size and colour in order for it to fit on the page and look properly in its place.
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