Christmas is coming and we just can’t have enough of these little helpers which we need to make creative Christmas graphics. In this post, my dear GBG-ers,and visitors, I present you a brand new
Photoshop brushes set
Christmas Photo Masks
As you probably guessed, the image above (yes, that’s Mirta:)) was made with this set. So, if you’re interested in making similar effects – keep on reading.
Christmas Photo Masks set contains 16 brushes:
- 4 brushes in two sizes (total of 8 brushes) and
- 4 inverted (black-white inversion) in two sizes (total of 8 brushes).
So there are 16 free Photoshop brushes in this set.
Also, down below you will find the download link to 4 PNG files in 3600×3600 pixels size at 300dpi. Perfect for printing in any format!
If you don’t know how to use them, follow this short Photoshop video:
How to use Photoshop Brushes as Photo Masks tutorial –>>
But, before just heading over to download links bear with me just a second more:
I used Christmas Photo Masks Photoshop Brushes to make a cover for our Graphics-Illustrations.Com Christmas Album.
“What album? How will be making this album?” I hear you say.
“Well – you!”
Because, I thought, this is the perfect time , to make a little
Christmas Graphics Competition
So, here is a short FAQ on the Christmas Graphics Competition
1. What I need to do?
- You need to make Christmas graphics. One, two, tree … well, not more than three submissions please. It can be Christmas card, Christmas Party Invitation, Gift tag, Scrapbook cover … or any other graphic applied to paper or web or video any other media, like mug, or shirt … does’t matter.
- The only condition is to use at least one of the free graphics available for download on Graphics-Illustrations.Com or GreenBulbGang.Com (Hint: FREE LITE Christmas Photoshop brushes set, FREE LITE Grunge Snowflakes Photoshop brushes set, FREE LITE Snowy Skies Photoshop brushes set, FREE LITE Christmas Trees Photoshop brushes set FREE LITE Grunge Stars Photoshop brushes set…) or some of the PREMIUM Photoshop brushes or graphics (Hint: Christmas Photoshop Brushes set )
2. What size and format should the graphic be?
- It can be any size up to width 530px and height 795px, jpg or png format
3. What’s in it for me?
- You’re going to have fun doing it
- Lots of people will see your work
- I still haven’t think of any prizes but it will probably be something from my Shop or mug or something like this
- You will have as much fun as I have doing free stuff for you guys :)
- You will use your work for your own projects as well
- You might even start making new projects based on what you did for this competition
- Anyways, you should have fun doing it and sharing with the rest of us
- It will be featured on:
- This blog
- Graphics-Illustrations.Com Facebook fan page (right now over 2300 fans will have the pleasure of enjoying your work)
- Graphics-Illustrations.Com Christmas 2009 Graphics Album which will be the showcase of your work
Ha! I just figured out what will be the first prize for the Christmas competition! This: Family Video Photo Album!
- What is the deadline for submission?
- Well, how about 14th of December? Yes. Let’s make it Monday, 14th Monday 28th of December!
- And where do I send my work?
- Since our greenbulbgang.com social networking site is still under development you can send your submissions to
silvia (at) graphics-illustrations.com
- Since our greenbulbgang.com social networking site is still under development you can send your submissions to

So, what you see above is the cover page for the Christmas Graphics Competition Album.
Here is what I used to create it:
- Christmas Photo Masks Lite Photoshop Brushes set
- Red light Christmas Background (Layer style: “Multiply” on red colored Background)
For some inspiration check what are other people created using Photoshop Brushes as Photo Masks and join our GBG to get more than 70 Photoshop Brushes sets and other free downloads.
Pooof … that was one long post.
That’s it! Have fun creating and start sending your submissions now!
Love ya all!
Silvia
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Hi,
First, I would like to thank you for all the wonderful brushes you give away so freely. I am on an extremely tight budget and this is one of the greatest gifts I can get. Again, thank you.
I do have a question on the .png photo masks. I use PSE 7 and Windows Vista. I only know how to clip the mask by hovering between layers while holding down the ‘alt’ key or by hitting control g. Neither of these work for me. Can/Will you give me any tips on how to get the picture to conform to the shape? Thanks so much.
Denise
Yes. You are welcome to participate.
is the contest still on?
Hi Mike!
This tutorial can help:
http://graphics-illustrations.com/creating-christmas-party-invitation-w-christmas-photoshop-brushes-part-one
Best,
S :)
Hi silvia
Im new to PS CS3. Is there any written directions on how to make the cards using your brushes.
Thanks for the beautiful brushes.
Beautiful stuff!! Better get to work, thank you!!
Great, Stephanie! Can’t wait to see them!
Great Idea!!! I am working on my Holiday cards right now for my Etsy shop, and I have already made a couple using your brushes!!
I will be submitting at least three :)
Thanks for your wonderful brushes!!!
Thank you and I will have to get in gear and create something!! :)