In what is planned to be a weekly feature, Photoshop LinkLove will scour the net for tutorials that are tied together by a common theme, and deserve props and recognition. If you have any ideas on a feature you’d like to see, or an external tutorial you especially enjoyed, why not request it?

This week’s feature is entitled Virtual Mushiness. Valentine’s Day is fast approaching – are YOU ready for it? Following are a bunch of tutorials ranging from creating cute heart wallpapers (which could be easily adapted as a card for that special someone), to heart-hugging bears and enough candy to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. Head on after the break to meet the madness!

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I sat down the other day, and designed this Ebook / eCover Creator Action for Photoshop. Actions are great, since they let you automate processes in Photoshop. In this case, you can create a template, design your eBook cover, then with just one click, you can convert that flat cover into a 3d looking eBook! If you would like to know more about how actions work or how to create your own, make sure to check out my previous post.

This action will allow you to turn this:

Into this, with just one click!

This eBook Action is entirely FREE to download, so head on after the break for a quick tutorial on how to load up actions and use them in Photoshop, as well as the download link.

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, no doubt you’ve stumbled across Media Arsenal’s Online Shop. Hundreds and hundreds of royalty-free, high quality vectors live here, and they can be yours for a steal.

The ninth Vector Set was released today. Included are Heraldy Vectors, useful Halftones, stunning Flowers, elaborate Signs, and a couple others. That’s 160 detailed vector pieces in total, and is a great deal at $52.47, 50% off the regular price. Check it out now!

Vectors are superior compared to raster images in that they can be shrunk to the size of a business card, then blown to the size of a billboard – all without losing a hint of quality! If you had a raster image you would like to automatically convert to vector, why not give the free online program Vector Magic a whirl?

[Via Design Float]
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In what is planned to be a weekly feature, Photoshop LinkLove will scour the net for tutorials that are tied together by a common theme, and deserve props and recognition. If you have any ideas on a feature you’d like to see, or an external tutorial you especially enjoyed, why not request it?

This week’s feature is entitled Creating the Masses. Designing your very own planet is great fun, as the final results can seem breathtaking. There are many techniques on creating your own balls of gas or sediment – some using textures, others brushes. A few tutorials below are unique in that they using real images of cities – either satellite photos or street level. Some tutorials listed below will present a challenge, others are great for beginners. Even if you aren’t in the mood for creating a planet now, just browse the tutorials to see what stellar creations have been made in Photoshop!

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Ever design a character and wish you could bring it to life? Well, perhaps realizing it as a plastic or furry plush is the next best thing. Patch Together runs on contests. Submit a mock-up of a toy of your own design – if you get enough votes and the idea is feasible, you’ll be five-hundred bucks richer. Aside from that, you’ll also get a 5% commission on each of your toys that they sell. Pretty cool eh?

You have the choice of submitting concept art, a storyboard, or an animation for the flash inclined. The competition is ongoing (as I am sure they are in constant need of new products) and winners are decided by votes, page hits, and comments.

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Bittbox is at it again! This madman churns out high quality freebies on a regular basis, and I highly recommend checking his site out!
The style of grunge is still very popular and when used properly, can create pretty eye-popping images. Bittbox has provided us with twelve high resolution grunge brushes for download! When I say high-resolution, I mean MASSIVE. Each brush measures a whopping 2500px, enough for spectacular detail and texturing. What are you waiting for? Head on over and download them now!

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In what is planned to be a weekly feature, Photoshop LinkLove will scour the net for tutorials that are tied together by a common theme, and deserve props and recognition. If you have any ideas on a feature you’d like to see, or an external tutorial you especially enjoyed, why not request it?

This week’s feature is entitled Electric Paint. Glowing beams, fairy lighting effects, and magical particles are quickly becoming popular for the dynamic energy they add to an image. Head on after the break for a list of tutorials that will get you making plasma, creating swooping swirls, and illuminating the dark!

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I love my Nintendo DS Lite. I love it to pieces. So what better way to show it affection than immortalizing it in Photoshop?

Made completely in Photoshop!

I do have to warn you that this is a little different than my other Photoshop Tutorials. It’s meant for a more intermediate-advanced level user, as I will not be explaining every single step like I usually do, although I will try to describe critical points the best I can. Of course, I will be willing to answer any questions you may have – just post in the comments section. Mostly, I will show you my thinking process and the techniques I use so you can apply it to your own creations!

The PSD file is also included at the end of this tutorial for you to download. Head on after the break to start!

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I’ve just opened up four three two ZERO! spots in the right hand sidebar for 160×240 ads! We receive hundreds of hits per day from Photoshop lovers and enthusiasts – from now until the end of January, you can advertise your site for a mere $10! Purchasing an advertisement will help drive traffic to your website, with the added bonus of supporting the various costs of running The Minty Ferret
Please check out the advertising page for more info, and contact me if you’re interested.

Image from Icon Drawer

If you are not familiar with our list of Free Icons, head there now! Otherwise I’d like to bring another small collection of icons to your attention.
Icon Drawer is giving out several packages of free icons, each sporting a bubbly Mac-feel. Glossy flags, lovely holiday-themed graphics, and useful desktop icons are all available for free download! He also has icons available commercially as well – even if you’re not interested in purchasing, take a look at his portfolio to marvel at what can be done in Photoshop in the hands of an artist.

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