Can you believe this? I actually managed to publish a wallpaper calendar for November before 20th (of November)! Great success! (Not too funny, I know, but read along, I can do better.)
Wooo-hoooo!
Now, it took me a while to find a photo which will represent November well enough. I was looking for a photo of fog. But, it seems like fog was never my preferred subject. Although it is a very good one! So, I used the one with water and seagulls. Where does fog come from after all? Water of course! I hope you will like it.
“Not much to do with November?” I hear you say?! It has something to do with November, of course! Can’t you see trees, they have no leaves and it’s all black and white! And it’s water there. (Water, fog remember?!)
:)
OK, here goes the official part. Ladies and gentleman, today is 1st of November 2o11 and I proudly present you:
Desktop Wallpaper Calendar November 2011
[Using Photoshop Brushes]
I hope you will like this and use it on your desktop this month.
[To download the wallpaper files - right-click on the link and select "Save Target As ..." or "Save Link As ..."]
- 1024×768 – Trees Desktop Wallpaper Calendar
- 1280×800 – Trees Desktop Wallpaper Calendar
- 1280×960 – Trees Desktop Wallpaper Calendar
- 1280×1024 – Trees Desktop Wallpaper Calendar
- 1440×900 – Trees Desktop Wallpaper Calendar
- 1600×1200 – Trees Desktop Wallpaper Calendar
- 1680×1050 – Trees Desktop Wallpaper Calendar
- 1920×1200 – Trees Desktop Wallpaper Calendar
Now, here is the real November song: November by Tom Waits
This song is not funny, but it’s nice, so I figured I put it here too.
To create this wallpaper, apart from the background photo, I used the following brushes:
Calendar 2011. Photoshop brushes… but since 2011 is almost gone and nobody will need them any more, so I am putting an advert for 2021 Calendar down below.
Although I hope Mayan prophecy was misinterpreted, I’m still not doing 2013 Photoshop brushes calendar.
Let’s wait and see what happens with 2o12, then, if all is ok by October, I will make the 2013 calendar Photoshop brushes too. But for the 2012 calendar, it’s good to have it, because, when the doomsday comes, you will have your calender with you to tell you what day it is.
When the day comes.
If it comes.
You will need to know what day it is.
Anyways, ladies and gentleman, if you are, even remotely, into any kind of digital creative stuff, you will, most likely, want to have the:
2012 Calendar Photoshop brushes set (3×12 – 36, US version) + 36 PNGs
[DOOMSDAY EDITION*]
12 brushes, three different styles and three dimensions:
* up to 636 pixels @300dpi
* up to 1342 pixels @300dpi
* up to 2470 pixels @300dpi
INCLUDES: 36 transparent PNG files (approx. size 10 inches @300 dpi)
Compatible with Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, PaintShopPro, GIMP, Paint.NET
Commercial use OK!
NOTE: Calendar weeks start on SUNDAY. US standard. So, if you are from EU, well … let me know if you want the week to start on Monday and I will make another version. That’s how good I am :))
Here is the preview (this small thumbnail below) of 2012 Calendar Photoshop brushes set so you know what you get:
Here is one of gazillions ways to use it:
Apart from calender, on this wallpaper design, I also used:
Special Mini pack: Bracket Photo Masks
* 9 brushes in two sizes
* commercial license is, as always, included (so you can make money with them – no questions asked)
* 9 vector files: EPS
* 9 PNG transparent files
* Compatible with Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW
Preview Special Mini pack: Bracket Photo Masks (Photoshop brushes, vectors and PNGs):
Bracket Photo Masks usage sample
And, as always, all these Photoshop brushes come with the Commercial Use License so you don’t need to worry about the copyright when you use them in your commercial projects.
Finally, no matter the whether, don’t let the rainy days put you down because it will get much worse before it gets better. Ups! Not really a comforting thought now, is it? … Well, anyways, what I wanted to say, let’s feel good and creative in Autumn and Winter! Yepeeey!!
Love you all,
Silvia
P.S.
About the *DOOMSDAY EDITION. There is really nothing “DOOMSDAY” about this calendar. I just figured it sounds good and that’s it. It is a normal calender. Nothing to do with the end of the world.
P.P.S.
Now, I don’t know if I managed to bring a smile on your face in this post. At least a little one. Now, I will just have to sit and see the number of “Likes” to measure my success. ”Hubby!!!! Get y’ar arse over here and click the “Like” button!!! No, not this one … damn … ” OK. Gotta go now guys! Talk soon!
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I know, I know. It’s 5th already. Well, what can I say? It is a kind of tradition. I am almost always late with calendar wallpapers. Instead of publishing it few days before 1st, I publish it few days after the beginning of the month.
I hope you can forgive me. You know how it is. It is up to muses, not me. :) They decide when will I make stuff.
Well, anyways, ladies and gentlemen, dear visitors, GBG members, today I proudly present you
October 2011 Desktop Calendar Wallpaper is here!
[To download the wallpaper files - right-click on the link and select "Save Target As ..." or "Save Link As ..."]
- 1024×768 – Red leaves Desktop Wallpaper
- 1280×800 – Red leaves Desktop Wallpaper
- 1280×960 – Red leaves Desktop Wallpaper
- 1280×1024 – Red leaves Desktop Wallpaper
- 1440×900 – Red leaves Desktop Wallpaper
- 1600×1200 – Red leaves Desktop Wallpaper
- 1680×1050 – Red leaves Desktop Wallpaper
- 1920×1200 – Red leaves Desktop Wallpaper
I took this photo a while ago and I picked it because it seemed like appropriate photo for October. I hope you like it too.
In case you were wondering where did these graphical elements come from, well, check them out - Photoshop brushes – Halloween Frames and Photo Masks (FREE Photoshop brushes set for ALL GBG members!)
So, enjoy the beginning of Autumn, it’s colors, misty mornings and … well … colors?
Love you all!
Silvia
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Guys,
It’s 3rd already. But still, it is not too late to update your desktop wallpaper with a new one. For this one, I took one of my photos, tweaked a color or two (I know, you could never tell :)), added a Photoshop brush or two and voila!
Ladies and gentleman, today I bring you:
Desktop Wallpaper Calendar: September 2011 and Photoshop brushes by Graphics-Illustrations.Com
What’s with the colors?
Well, Autumn begins… and the main colors in nature are yellow, red, gold and brown… I had to leave the grass in green because my hubby insisted that it looks “absolutely gorgeous” this way. Well, it looks kind of “weird”, I can give him that.
Well, anyways, I hope you will like the September 2011 Desktop Calender Wallpaper and if you do, feel free to download it.
[To download - right-click on the link and select "Save Target As ..." or "Save Link As ..."]
- 1024×768 – Clouds Desktop Wallpaper
- 1280×800 – Clouds Desktop Wallpaper
- 1280×960 – Clouds Desktop Wallpaper
- 1280×1024 – Clouds Desktop Wallpaper
- 1440×900 – Clouds Desktop Wallpaper
- 1600×1200 – Clouds Desktop Wallpaper
- 1680×1050 – Clouds Desktop Wallpaper
- 1920×1200 – Clouds Desktop Wallpaper
In this design I used:
1. Photoshop brushes Swirled Squares from Platinum membership free downloads area [preview]
| Preview Swirled Squares Photoshop brushes set |
2. 2011 Calendar Photoshop brushes set (3×12 – 36, US version) + 36 PNGs
12 brushes in three designs and two sizes:
* up to 2450 pixels @300dpi
* up to 1250 pixels @300dpi
36 transparent PNG files (approx. size 10 inches @300 dpi)
Compatible with Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, PaintShopPro, GIMP, Paint.NET and more…
Commercial use OK!
NOTE: Calendar weeks start on SUNDAY. US standard.
Preview 2011 Calendar Photoshop brushes set:

Now, if you are already getting ready for 2012 designs, then this is for you
2012 Calendar Photoshop brushes set (3×12 – 36, US version) + 36 PNGs
12 brushes in three designs and three sizes:
* up to 636 pixels @300dpi
* up to 1342 pixels @300dpi
* up to 2470 pixels @300dpi
36 transparent PNG files (approx. size 10 inches @300 dpi)
Compatible with Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, PaintShopPro, GIMP, Paint.NET and more…
Commercial use OK!
NOTE: Calendar weeks start on SUNDAY. US standard.
Preview 2012 Calendar Photoshop brushes set:

OK. That’s it folks!
Enjoy the beautiful September in peace, love and harmony with everyone and everything around you and within you.
Hugs,
Silvia
P.S.
For the ultimate Photoshop brushes experience and final solution visit http://www.graphics-illustrations.com/1600/
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1st of August 2011. And I’m on time this month! Yes.
I know, I am always late, but not this time.
Ladies and gentleman, I proudly present you
Desktop Wallpaper Calendar August 2011
“Sunset at the Sea”, is the name of the photo and I made it a while ago using long exposure in the, well sunset, on the coast.
August 2011 Desktop Wallpaper calendar is available in following dimensions so feel free to download the one that fits your screen resolution:
[Right-click on the link and select "Save Target As ..." or "Save Link As ..."]
- 1024×768 – Sunset at the Sea Desktop Wallpaper
- 1280×800 – Sunset at the Sea Desktop Wallpaper
- 1280×960 – Sunset at the Sea Desktop Wallpaper
- 1280×1024 – Sunset at the Sea Desktop Wallpaper
- 1440×900 – Sunset at the Sea Desktop Wallpaper
- 1600×1200 – Sunset at the Sea Desktop Wallpaper
- 1680×1050 – Sunset at the Sea Desktop Wallpaper
- 1920×1200 – Sunset at the Sea Desktop Wallpaper
I hope you will like this photo, and the wallpaper and that you will use it for next 30 or so days.
Now, here is one more breaking news!
Mighty Photo Frames Photoshop brushes pack has it own web site and the name is, well, Mighty Photo Frames Photoshop Brushes Pack!
This pack contains 207 high resolution Photoshop brushes. Compatible with Photoshop 7.0, CS, CS2, CS3, CS4 and CS5.
4 Photoshop brushes sets in a one pack:
1. Banners and Frames, Photoshop Brushes Set (21)
2. Swirled frames brushes set (18)
3. Wedding Photo Frames (squares) Photoshop brushes set (25+25+25) + 25 PNGs
4. Circled Memories Photo Frames Photoshop brushes set (25+25+25) + 25 PNGs
If bought individually the total value of the brushes in the set is $39.96.
However, if bought in this pack the price is $32.97
But, that’s not all. When you purchase this set you also get:
Special BONUS 1: Photo Frames Special Edition (2×9)
Special BONUS 2: Dandelions Mini Pack (2×9)
Special BONUS 3: Happy Circles Mini Pack (2×7)
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Dear All,
Today, I prepared a free desktop July 2011 wallpaper.
I named it simply – “Sunflower”. I love sunflowers and my garden is full of them :)
To me, this flower does not represent Summer and sun only, it also represents freedom, food (seeds and oil) and universal beauty. That’s why I love sunflowers!
I made this wallpaper with a little help from my friends Lightworks Photoshop brushes which are freely available to Gold and Platinum GBG members. So, to get them, join us at GBG and get access to those AND 150+ other Photoshop brushes sets, backgrounds, vector images, etc.

“Sunflower”, July 2011 Desktop Wallpaper calendar is available in following dimensions:
[Right-click on the link and select "Save Target As ..." or "Save Link As ..."]
- 1024×768 – Sunflower Desktop Wallpaper
- 1280×800 – Sunflower Desktop Wallpaper
- 1280×960 – Sunflower Desktop Wallpaper
- 1280×1024 – Sunflower Desktop Wallpaper
- 1440×900 – Sunflower Desktop Wallpaper
- 1600×1200 – Sunflower Desktop Wallpaper
- 1680×1050 – Sunflower Desktop Wallpaper
- 1920×1200 – Sunflower Desktop Wallpaper
And here is the iPhone wallpaper too

The image below is just something I made with my Hipstamatic and iPhone.

Have a great day, think positive and always wear a smile :) It’s free and it suits you perfectly!
S
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Dear All,
Last few weeks were pretty stressful for me.
That’s why you did not hear from me for a while. I didn’t want to write about these, not so good, things that were going on in my life. Let’s just say that things are back to normal, more or less, for the time being at least.
OK. Now, let’s get to fun stuff!
Today is the last day of March (at least for those of you who are reading this on 31st of March), and this time I prepared a free desktop April 2011 Calendar wallpaper. Isn’t it odd? This time, for a change, I prepared a Calendar wallpaper in time!!! :)
I made this wallpaper with my latest Cherry Blossoms Photoshop brushes set which is freely available to all GBG members. This set is published in March Edition of GBG e-zine! If you want it, become a GBG member and you will get access to 120+ Photoshop brushes sets, making a total of almost 1000 FREE Photoshop brushes.

Japanse Cherry Blossoms, April 2011 Desktop Wallpaper calendar is available in following dimensions:
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And here is the iPhone wallpaper too

Have a great day, think positive and always wear a smile :) It’s free and it suits you perfectly!
S
P.S.
Did you happen to take a look at my 800+ Photoshop brushes MEGA SET? Check it out, trust me, it’s worth it ->
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What’s that sound that I hear?
What’s that sound that I hear?
Is that the spring coming?
Is that what I hear?
Ever since the December I started the countdown for the Spring. Yes, I don’t like cold weather, or snow or ice. None of it. I need to be kept on a warm place with a lot of sunlight :) It was written in the note which was delivered to my parents together with, well, baby me when I came to this world.
The note said:
“Hi, this is Silvia, baby you asked for. Be good to her because, one day, she will run a well visited blog on the Internet and you don’t want her to complain over there (not that you know what blog or internet is, but still, just trust us). So, please make sure to keep her in a warm place with a lot of sunlight.
Yours truly,
Baby Delivering Service Ltd.”
There was some other stuff in the note, but I won’t go into that now. I’m sure that there are plenty of you who also came to this world with a same or similar note.
Anyways, in this post I give you
March 2011 Desktop Wallpaper 2011
It is 9th already, I know, but believe me, under the circumstances and the heating problems in our house, there was no way for me to do it sooner.
Enough yawning, it’s time for free March Desktop Wallpaper download.
Of course, as always, it was created with a little help from my Photoshop brushes – available as, well, .abr files Photoshop brushes and vector illustrations in my little, cute Shop which hides many great helpers for your commercial and non-commercial projects!

Download March 2011 Desktop wallpaper here:
/right-click on the link and select “Save File As …” or “Save Link As …” or similar to save wallpaper locally/
March 2011 Desktop Wallpaper 1920×1200
March 2011 Desktop Wallpaper 1600×1200
March 2011 Desktop Wallpaper 1680×1050
March 2011 Desktop Wallpaper1280x960
March 2011 Desktop Wallpaper1024x768
And here is what I used to make this wallpaper:
Photoshop Brushes – Floral Shapes (37)
- 37 High-Resolution Photoshop brushes
- Compatible with Photoshop 7.0 up to CS5 (and newer versions)
- Commercial license
There is an extra promo gift that comes with Floral Photoshop Brushes set (37): Scrapbook kit Grunge Love !
P.S. Oh, and don’t forget: St. Patrick’s Day Photoshop brushes – Leprechauns is also FREE for those of you who get St. Patricks Day Photoshop brushes set Second Edition [35 medium size brushes + 35 XXL brushes + 35 PNG files] – before March 17th 2011. Check the St. Patricks Day Photoshop brushes here!
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The time has come to prepare for January 2011. Time sure files!
So, what did I do? I prepared a free desktop wallpaper with January 2011 Calendar
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In this wallpaper I used snowflakes from Christmas Photoshop brushes set (55+55) and other elements from Lightworks Photoshop Brushes set (61).
Also, if you feel like playing around with Photoshop brushes, our simple on-line designer is at your service :)
You can even send your design by email to someone.
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It is a weird day today. Especially the sunset I’m watching right now.
It rains, clouds are low, but still, far away, from the west, sun shines through, making drops of water sparkle on the trees in yellow, red and orange colors. Of course, the rainbow appeared too. On the east side where all is gray. All is weird this afternoon. Summer is coming to it’s end … obviously.
But, let’s not be sad about it! We are now looking forward to September, aren’t we! If you are into photography, you will love September, because the colors of September are always so beautiful. One of the best months for Photo lovers!
And, of course, this month as always, I prepared a desktop wallpaper calendar for you guys. The photo below was taken in September on a sailing trip and, as you can see, it was pretty dramatic :)

This wallpaper Calendar comes in 8 different dimensions.
Some of you asked for some additional desktop wallpaper dimensions last month, so this time I wanted to make sure that 99% screen resolutions are covered.
Just click on the link to download the September 2010 Calendar.
September Desktop Wallpaper Calendar 1024×768
September Desktop Wallpaper Calendar 1280×800
September Desktop Wallpaper Calendar 1280×960
September Desktop Wallpaper Calendar 1280×1024
September Desktop Wallpaper Calendar 1440×900
September Desktop Wallpaper Calendar 1600×1200
September Desktop Wallpaper Calendar 1680×1050
September Desktop Wallpaper Calendar 1920×1200
To decorate the calender I used Swirled Squares design elements (Photoshop brushes). These decorations are made exclusively for GBG Platinum Members who also get a whole bunch of other stuff including 24 PREMIUM products from GBG Shop.
Ok. That’s all folks!
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Guys,
I received an email the other day. It came from Germany and it was from a young woman who’s dream is to be a fashion designer. She wanted to buy my 800+ Photoshop brushes MEGA SET because the brushes there were just what she needed for her first fashion line but she wanted to make sure it is in line with my ToU before she makes a purchase.
Of course it was in line with my ToU! Actually, I was so happy that my brushes will be used that way that I decided to give her some of these brushes in as vector graphics as well!
When I was younger I dreamt the same dream. Wanted to be a fashion designer, making my own fashion lines… but life went into a different direction and now I’m graphic designer.
Anyways, what I wanted to say, it always amazes me to I see how many different and creative ways you find in using Photoshop brushes.
I mean, we did the boots design with Photoshop brushes, we made T-Shirts and socks, rubber stamps, packaging paper design, software application interfaces, that was fun, and I’d really really love to see C. making a success as a fashion designer.
Guys, I just needed to share with you, once again, how fascinated I am with the world of options we are surrounded with. Every day. If we just open our eyes.
Create, invent, discover!
Love,
Silvia
PS:
So, you thought I have forgotten about you, haven’t you? But I haven’t. If you liked the graphics from the header of this post you can have it as your wallpaper. To create it I used Photoshop brushes from my little Shop. These are available at The Ultimate Photoshop Brushes CD too :)
Here are the free wallpaper downloads:
1280×960 Desktop Wallpaper – The World is Full of Opportunities
1680×1050 Desktop Wallpaper - The World is Full of Opportunities
1920×1200 Desktop Wallpaper - The World is Full of Opportunities
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I already wrote about this before and now it’s the time to encourage myself (and all of you who need encouragement) again.
The importance of not giving up.
Why is it important not to give up?
Because we never know what’s awaiting for us just around the corner. Striving and trying keeps the hope alive and keeps us moving.
Why is it important to keep moving?
Because, when we stop moving, it means that we gave up. Then, despondency takes over and we were not born to be despondent. We were born to be happy. So, our task on this planet is to strive to achieve happiness. For some of us it’s easy and for others … well … not that much. Some of us are happy all the time, some of us have happy and sad periods, some of us are sad most of the time.
But still, every day, each and every one of us, when we wake up in the morning, until we go to sleep at night, everything we do is driven by one single purpose – to be happy.
Helping others to be happy (or at least not to be sad, or desperate or ill), that’s also something that makes us happy, right? (or at least it should be)
Anyways, this is my daily dose of encouragement. Even if these are difficult times for me, I know, I have no other choice but to keep moving. You never know what’s waiting just around the corner :)
Hugs,
Silvia
P.S.

Of course, I did not forget about our monthly desktop wallpaper calendar! I received quite a few emails where you ask if I could adapt the last years wallpaper for this year too. No problem here it is! March 2010 Calendar Desktop Wallpaper free download:
P.P.S.
To create this wallpaper I used Birds Photoshop brushes set (45+45)
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Last night I dreamt that my cat Poofah whispered to my ear:
“Make the February Calendar Desktop Wallpaper… make the February Calendar Desktop Wallpaper… “
I opened my eyes. Poofah was sitting on my pillow. Starring at me. In silence. Her yellow eyes were glittering in the dark.
Just a distant howling of the lone wolf. Owl shrieked and flew away. Clouds were passing by the full moon.
OK. I exaggerated a bit with this wolf, moon and owl thing but still, I look at Poofah in suspicion ever since. And silence is all I get – ever since.
Anyways, I just had to make sure that such nightmare won’t happen’ again so I sat by my computer, opened some of my favorite Photoshop brushes and voila: February 2010 Calendar Desktop Wallpaper is here (Download link is below)!
I know you won’t miss the Poofah influence in the design. Sorry, I could not escape it :)
So, enjoy these wallpapers or enjoy even more creating your own designs with the superb Photoshop brushes from my little shop of wonders for designers :)
Love you all!
Silvia (the one from the woods, but I’ll explain that later, maybe in the P.S. :)
P.S.
Ok. I’ll explain that now.
My name, Silvia, in Latin, means – the one from the woods.
Archaic Latin alphabet does not have “Y”, that’s why my mother insisted that my name was Silvia and not Sylvia. Anyways, I might even turn into a werewolf once a month for all that I know :))
P.P.S.
Now, that got me thinking. I might even call my next company “Werewolf designs” … uhmmmm … cool …
Download February 2010 Calendar Desktop Wallpaper here:
To create this wallpaper I used the following Photoshop brushes:
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| Photoshop Brushes: Valentine’s (21+21) Second Edition + 21 PNG files | Hearts Photoshop Brushes Set (32) | 2010 Calendar Photoshop brushes set (3×12 – 36, US version) |
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Cats PS Brushes are available for free download to GBG members only and if you are not the member you can JOIN GBG HERE :)
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Guys!
Here is a retrospective of what we’ve done in 2009. I had no IDEA that I made so MANY different examples on how to use Photoshop brushes during 2009! There was also a bunch of new Photoshop brushes and loads of fun!
So, without further ado, here is a small retrospective and a bunch of ideas on the topic! I hope you will like it!
For these designs (4 different designs, one for every season :)) I used Floral Shapes Photoshop Brushes set (37) and Floral DUO Photoshop Brushes set (62), both of them are available in my Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
2. Pink Valentine Scrapbook Kit
Pink Valentine Scrapbook Kit was done with Valentine’s, Second Edition Photoshop Brushes set (21+21), Circled hearts Photoshop Brushes set (40+40) and Floral DUO Photoshop Brushes set (62) is available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
The whole Pink Valentine Scrapbook Kit can be bought in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop, also, there is one Quick Page from this set and it’s FREE after joining GBG—>>
3. Paper Carnival Mask
Paper Carnival Mask using Finest Floral Swirls Photoshop Brushes set (120)
You can download this HiRes JPG without joining GBG! Although it is a good idea to join GBG because you get 80+ more free Photoshop brushes and other useful stuff.
4. Spring Time Wallpaper
Spring Time Wallpaper (March 2009.) – using Photoshop Brushes set: Birds (45+45) and Photoshop Brushes set: Swirls 2 (36) from Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
5. St. Patrick’s Day Apron
St. Patrick’s Day apron – using St. Patrick Photoshop Brushes set (35) available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
Create an apron using Photoshop Brushes and sell it on a Zazzle!
6. Easter/April Desktop Calendar Wallpaper 2009
Easter/April Desktop Calendar Wallpaper 2009. was create with Funny Bunnies Photoshop Brushes set available for GBG members. I also used the grunge background form 2 pack graphics: old grunge paper images 3 – available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
7. Digital Scrapbook Quick Page “Lazy Days”
Digital Scrapbook Quick Page “Lazy Days”, approved by Poofitzah – using Hearts Photoshop Brushes Set (32) and Photoshop Brushes: Valentine’s – Second Edition (21+21) available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
Free Download available after joining GBG.
8. Digital Scrapbook Quick Page “Friends 4ever”
Digital Scrapbook Quick Page “Friends 4ever” – using Grunge alphabet and numbers with swirls, Photoshop brushes set, Swirled Floral Edges Photoshop Brushes set (18), Hearts Photoshop Brushes Set (32), Photoshop Brush – Floral DUO (62) available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
9. June 2009 Deskop Calendar Wallpaper
June Desktop Calendar Wallpaper 2009. – using Cats (FREE after joining GBG—>>), Talk Bubbles (available in my eZine only to my GBG members) and Hawaiian Flowers Premium Edition available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
10. 2 Cats Digital Scrapbooking Quick Page
“2 cats” Digital Scrapbooking Quick Page – using Photoshop Brushes: Hawaiian Flowers (35+35), Photoshop brushes – Photo Corners (20+20), Tag shapes, Photoshop brushes set (24+5), Circled hearts, Photoshop brushes set (40), Lightworks Photoshop Brushes set (61) available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
11. Photo Decoration: Old Photo Effect
Photo Decoration: Old Photo Effect, fast and easy way – using Photo Corners (20+20) Photoshop brushes and 2 Pack Graphics: Old Grunge Paper images 3 available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
12. Envelope Design
Envelope Design – using Swirled Floral Photoshop Edges Brushes set and Floral Shapes Photoshop Brushes set available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
13. Using enaissance & Medieval Photoshop Brushes Set
Fun Page – using Renaissance & Medieval Photoshop Brushes Set part one and Renaissance & Medieval Photoshop Brushes Set part two available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
14. Photo Decoration
Photo Decoration – using Floral shapes, Photoshop Brushes set available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
15. How to make a great looking postcard
How to make a great looking postcard - using Swirls Floral (42) Photoshop Brushes set and Good Old Snail Mail (28) Photoshop Brushes set available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
16. Wedding Photo Album Cover
Wedding Photo Album Cover - using Hearts Photoshop Brushes Set (32) and Circled hearts, Photoshop brushes set (40+40) available inGraphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
17. The Pursuit of Happiness
“The Pursuit of Happiness” Wallpaper - using Swirls Floral LITE Photoshop brushes set and Grunge floral shapes LITE Photoshop brushes set – FREE after joining GBG—>>; Photoshop Brushes – Floral Shapes (37) (There is an extra promo gift that comes with this set!) and Hearts Photoshop Brushes Set (32) both sets are available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
18. October/November 2009 Calendar/Wallpaper
October/November 2009 Calendar/Wallpaper – using Calendar 2009 Photoshop brushes. 2009 is now gone, but you might wanna get Calendar 2010 Photoshop brushes :D
19. Paper Halloween candle shades
Paper Halloween candle shades – using Halloween Photoshop brushes set LITE edition FREE after joining GBG—>> and Swirls 2 Photoshop Brushes set available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
20. Christmas Party Invitation
Christmas Party Invitation – using Christmas Photoshop Brushes set (55 +55 brushes) available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
21. Christmas / New Year Background
Christmas / New Year Background - using Christmas Photoshop Brushes set (55 +55 brushes) available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
22. Desktop Wallpaper Calendar – December 2009
Desktop Wallpaper Calendar – December 2009 - using Christmas Ornaments Photoshop Brushes set available in GBG eZine for GBG members.
23. Origami Gift Box Papers (Christmas Backgrounds)
Origami Gift Box Papers (Christmas Backgrounds) - using Christmas set Photoshop Brushes (55+55) available in my Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
24. Free Christmas Card Template for Photographers
Free Christmas Card Template for Photographers - using 7 Lucky Swirled Snowflakes lite edition Photoshop Brushes available in my eZine only to my GBG members and Christmas Photoshop Brushes 55+55 – available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
25. January 2010 Desktop Wallpaper Calendar
January 2010 Desktop Calendar Wallpaper- using Winter in Swirls Photoshop Brushes set and Calendar 2010 Photoshop Brushes set – available in Graphics-Illustrations.Com Shop.
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Dear all,
believe it or not, the time has come to prepare for January 2010. Time sure files.
So, what did I do? I prepared a free desktop wallpaper with January 2010 Calendar.
Sizes available:
This wallpaper was created with a little help from my friends as follows:
- “Winter in Swirls”, my latest, but already very popular Photoshop brushes set. (As a matter of fact, I don’t think I ever sold so many copies of the newly published brushes set in such a short period of time.)
- Calendar 2010 Photoshop brushes set
Now, talking about Calendar 2010 Photoshop brushes set, although it is a PREMIUM $9.99 set, you can have it for free if you make a quick (and a smart) move of buying the ultimate collection 800+ Photoshop brushes (a.k.a. MEGA SET) by 31st of December 2009. (so we’re talkin’ just a few more days).
OK guys, that’s it for today. I hope you will like the free download of the day, have fun, hug and love each other, especially now in this special time of the year.
Yours,
Silvia
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Hi Gang,
As most of you know, I’ve issued new Photoshop brushes set: Christmas Ornaments. These are 25 brushes in 3 sizes and they are not available for sale. They come as a special add-on bonus for GBG members who purchase through the link in our latest eZine.
So, if you are still not the member you can join us and get the link to, now more than 80 Photoshop brushes sets, Illustrator freebies and other free downloads ->
Download the Desktop Wallpaper Calendar: December 2009 in following sizes:
1. 1024×768 px
2. 1280×1024 px
3. 1680×1050 px

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Wouldn’t it be cool if we had some kind of magic desktop wallpaper that will trigger the emotion of happiness every time we look at it? Hmmmm …. that’s a thought.
So, while you download this prototype, I thought I’d share some of my thoughts on happiness with you and I hope you’ll find them inspiring.
This post is about our pursuit of happiness.
Even the Declaration of Independence states that everyone has inalienable right to the pursuit of happiness. Only some US states included this right into their Constitutions, but I believe that it should be included in all constitutions of all countries in the world.
Why?
Because, from the moment we wake up and open our eyes in the morning – until we fall asleep in the night, all we do is pursuit of happiness. Of course, we don’t define our actions that way. We have breakfast (or at least some of us lucky enough) and everything else we do for the rest of the day is we try to create environment and the conditions that will help us experience the emotion or feeling of happiness.
Unfortunately, we can not provoke that feeling ourselves. The best we can do ourselves is try to think about the times when we were happy, but for many of us even that could invoke the feeling of sadness instead.
Remembering the good times is just not enough.
What we strive to do is create the conditions and the environment that will trigger the events that will then trigger the feeling of happiness. That’s what we do at all times. But, to be happy, we need the “co-operation” of other people. For instance, when we love someone. We do our best to appeal to that someone so that our love is returned to us. And if we find out that we are loved by that someone then we feel true happiness and that’s the feeling we’re all looking for.
As you can see, we need somebody’s help to reach that emotion.
Or, another example, we feel happy when something we do is recognized and liked or loved by someone else or by many. The recognition of our work will also trigger the emotion of happiness, but again, we need other people to help us reach the emotion of happiness.
Now, here the thought. WE ARE that “other people” for the rest of the world. Aren’t we? Now, just think about it for a second. We are the only ones who can help other people reach that emotion, we are the other people and others depend on us. How about that?
So, in my mind, it is all about giving and receiving. It is a “dual channel” process. Once, when all people become aware of this, this world will be crowded with happy people.
In the meantime, in our pursuit of happiness we can do two things:
- make other people happy (as there is no happiness without giving)
- create environment where other people will also be given a chance to make us happy
Giving and receiving. Can not have one without the other.
The more we give - the more we will receive. And receiving then gives us me more energy to give back again.
Unfortunately, many of us still have problems with the “giving” part. That’s because we tend to believe that we are limited with the resources and the more we give the less we have. I think that is one of the the main reasons for the existence of unhappiness in this world.
So, inspired by these thoughts I thought I’d make this wallpaper on the topic of happiness. I hope you will like it.

I did that one using the following:
- Swirls Floral LITE Photoshop brushes set – FREE
- Grunge floral shapes LITE Photoshop brushes set – FREE
- Photoshop Brushes – Floral Shapes (37) – PREMIUM (There is an extra promo gift that comes with this set!)
- Hearts Photoshop Brushes Set (32) - PREMIUM
Download the wallpaper in following sizes:
Love, give and thau shall receive.
Silvia from Graphics-Illustrations.Com
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Gang!
Here comes another free calendar wallpaper. It’s for June. I know, it’s 2nd already, but it was a busy month for me.
How busy? Well, I had to prepare June edition of our GBG eZine, then there is always some some work to do on the Facebook GI Fan page, then I prepared a brand new Hawaiian Flowers Photoshop brushes set and Lazy Days Ditigal Scrapbook Quick page, Banner Designs … of can’t really say I was lazy, innit?
Anyways, June desktop wallpaper is here, theme is cats, of course! Poofitzah (our pat-cat master of the house and the rest of the Universe) wouldn’t let me do it any other way. It’s also black. That’s because I work at night (almost exclusively ;))
It is actually really good wallpaper color for those of you who work at night because it goes easy on your eyes. Light desktops are ok during the daytime, but at night, it is better to keep it dark. Or at least not too bright.
So, there you go,
Free Desktop Wallpaper – June ’09
(of course it’s free, who buys desktop wallpapers these days ;))

So, in this one I used Brushes called: Cats (free lite edition for GBG members), Talk Bubbles (free lite special newsletter edition for GBG members) and Hawaiian Flowers Premium Edition.
This Free Desktop Calendar Wallpaper is available in four (4) different dimensions here:
1280×960 download — 1680×1050 download — 1600×1200 download — 1920×1200 download
I hope you’ll like it!
Hugs and Kisses!
Silvia
P.S.
Although noone buys desktop wallpapers these days, I still have fun doing it! Also, there are some stuff that are worth every penny .. nickle … cent … eurocent … and that’s my big 800+ Photoshop brushes MEGA set (preview of all brushes is available here)!
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