Shadowhouse Creations

February 2012 Assorted Textures Set

2012-02-08T14:39:00.000-05:00

February 2012 Assorted Textures Set contains 15 large textures of various sizes and effects.
Hope it can be of some use.

Just a note, I should have a set or two of brushes to post in the next day or so, so keep an eye out.

Download Here:

February 2012 Film Stock

2012-02-08T14:36:00.000-05:00

February 2012 Film Stock contains 9 very large assorted textures of 35 MM film with various
aged effects. As always, hope it may be of some use.

Download Here:

January 2012 Texture Sets 1 and 2

2012-01-12T18:56:00.000-05:00

January 2012 Texture Sets 1 and 2

January's texture sets 1 and 2 each contain thirteen exceptionally large textures, of various sizes,
styles and colors.

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and may the new year bring joy, peace and happiness
to you and yours.

Sorry it took so long to post, but I felt I would enjoy the holidays with family and friends and then
take some personal time to kick back and do nothing. LOL!

Actually I've been trying my best to learn or should I say attempt to learn working with my Wacom
Create Pen and Touch pad I received for Christmas .............. I can see this will take some time to learn.

Anyone with a tip, trick, tutorial or link to help further my slow moving pursuit, I would be very grateful.

Peace

DOWNLOAD SET 1 HERE :

DOWNLOAD SET 2 HERE :

Christmas 2011 Gift Set

2011-12-24T22:37:00.000-05:00

Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Here's a Christmas gift for all my wonderful friends here and on Flickr, hope it fits, one size fits all.

Whats inside:

2012 CALENDAR TEMPLATES KIT:

The 2012 CALENDAR TEMPLATES KIT contains:

12 monthly PNG files with white text ( 1500 X 1500 pixels 300 psi resolution )

12 monthly PNG files with black text ( 1500 X 1500 pixels 300 psi resolution )

12 monthly Photoshop 7 ABR brush files black background 1500 X 1500 pixels

12 monthly Photoshop 7 ABR brush files white background 1500 X 1500 pixels

12 monthly linear calendars on black background
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CM Mask Set:

CM Mask Set contains 4 large and unique overlay masks
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CT Textures Set:

CT Textures Set contains 17 large,unique,rustic,rugged grunge type textures perfect for adding textured effects to your images.

Merry Christmas

Lets all work for a peaceful new year

DOWNLOAD ZIPPED SET HERE:

Is It Just Me Or ........

2011-12-10T13:02:00.001-05:00

Is it just me or is Blogger running as slow as Vermont maple
syrup today? I've had problems signing in timing out or
navigate thru pages all day. Running Firefox 3.6.24 which
has workedfine before today, so I logged out and logged back
in with Google Chrome and it works fine and faster to be honest.

December 2011 Desktop Calendar

2011-12-09T18:34:00.003-05:00

Forgive the belated calendar post, due to numerous things going on
I forgot to make the calendar. To anyone interested here it is, feel
free to download. The zipped file has nine different monitor sizes.

Happy holidays.

Download The Zipped Calendar Here

Don't Shoot The Piano Player?

2011-12-07T10:35:00.000-05:00

Seems I've had some e-mails recently about downloads and how to
do so, so I think I've found an easy solution " I DUH, Finally Figured
How To Post 4 shared Direct Download Links" and it seems to be working
properly as I type. If anyone has problems downloading files, please let
me know with a comment or message.

Peace .....

December 2011 Square Set

2011-12-06T17:49:00.004-05:00

December 2011 Square Set contains twelve new GRUNGE textures,
each measuring 2000 X 2000 pixels in size.
I see these being highly usable for those who like to give their images a
grunge/painterly effect. As always, hope they may be of some use.

Download HERE

DOWNLOAD

November 2011 Texture Set

2011-11-29T13:27:00.006-05:00

November 2011 Texture Set contains 14 textures of various large
sizes and assorted colors.

Still under the weather, but slowly getting some life back in me.
I hate being sick and I'm guessing I'm hoorrible to be around while
I'm sick, so, Kimberly my dear, thanks for all your love and support
given while babysitting my butt, love you. As always, hopefully these
can be of some small help .....Peace.

Download The Zipped Set Here:

Letterpress Tutorial

2011-11-12T16:50:00.007-05:00

Here's a quick and simple tutorial on how to apply the popular
letterpress effect.

Sorry for not posting sooner, but it seems the up and down yo-yo
weather we're experiencing here in southern Indiana has given me
one hell of a cold, my head feels like it's full of cotton balls and I
feel like I have a elephant sitting on my chest, not to mention the
never ending coughing and phlegm has resulted in a sore throat.

Download Tutorial Here:

Nov: Five New Fonts

2011-11-07T16:59:00.001-05:00

Here's five various sweet and interesting fonts you may
want to add to your collection.

Click on the images for a larger view:

Click on the images for a larger view:

League Gothic:

Mountains of Christmas:

Nuvu Regular:

Powell Antique:

Dearest:

November 2011 Desktop Calendar

2011-11-02T12:09:00.004-04:00

November 2011 desktop calendar zip contains nine different sizes
for your monitors. Photo was taken and posted last weekend on my
Flickr page, I call it "After The Fall."

Seems this leaf was hiding under some other dying kin, playing
possum possibly, or most likely shelter from the elements,
prolonging the inevitable. I must say the leaf macro was heavily
edited in Lightroom.

Download Here:

Or Here:

600 X 600 Pixel Photo Shadowbox Kit

2011-11-01T12:53:00.005-04:00

[Click images for larger views]

600 X 600 Pixel Photo Shadowbox Kit is a PSD file which can be
used transparently, and was created for web posting, such as a
template for images on your blog.

The kit comes with four optional blurred shadows to help make your
images stand out and noticed. For those who have a white blog post
background I included a one pixel black outline, which can be reduced
in shade by lowering the opacity in Photoshop, otherwise the back -
ground will be the color of your post background.

I hope this kit can be of use and finds a lot of new homes and users.

Peace

Download Zipped Set Here:

Alternative Download:

October Mask Set

2011-10-29T15:46:00.001-04:00

October Mask Set contains four new masks of various designs, hopefully
they may be of some small use.

Download Zipped Set Here:

October Square Texture Set 2

2011-10-29T00:05:00.003-04:00

October Square Texture Set 2 contains twenty large and various textures, each measuring
2000 X 2000 pixels in size. Hopefully the set can be of some use to your creative ideas and work.

Download Zipped Set Here:

All Apologies

2011-10-14T07:04:00.002-04:00

First off, please except my apologies, it seems when I logged on this morning I was rudely awakened by 33 e-mail failures, all of which I did not send. I've never, ever experienced anything like this before. Not sure where to start, I'm assuming I have a bug, which I'm loaded with virus security, so I'm not sure how it got in. Thought I would post this for all to read, again I apologize for any inconvenience.

I shall run a scan with Norton and check with Yahoo mail ........ what fun today brings!

*** UPDATE ***

First of all, I'd like to thank those who have responded with help, deeply appreciated.
Secondly, I can't express my apologies enough, I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience.

I've changed my password with ATT/ my e-mail provider, hopefully this does the trick.

I'm not sure what and how I was infected, but my computer seems okay, and the only
thing I did out of the ordinary yesterday, was I went to the Vimeo video site and watched
some Photoshop CS5 tutorials, not sure if that's the culprit or not, but to be safe, I will not
return anytime soon.

I'm understandingly getting so many e-mail responses my head hurts, and if you by any chance get
further strange e-mails supposedly from me, please let me know, thanks.

Again, please do not follow any links within the supposedly e-mails sent from me, just to be safe!

Again, I'm so sorry.

***** CHANGING MY E-MAIL PASSWORD SEEMS TO HAVE WORKED AND THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE RECEIVED AN E-MAIL FROM ME SHOULD BE FINE, BUT JUST TO BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS, DELETE THE E-MAIL IMMEDIATELY *****

Jerry

October Square Set

2011-10-11T21:11:00.002-04:00

October Square Set contains twenty four textures/backgrounds of various
colors and designs. Each texture/background measures 2400 X 2400 pixels
in size, which can be stretched to fit images other than square. Hope these
can be of some use.

Click images to view larger:

Download Zipped Set Here:

How adobe store sucked the life right out of me

2011-10-05T12:34:00.001-04:00

Is it just me?

I finally decided to upgrade from Adobe Photoshop CS3 to CS5, seems the price was right
but the experience from placing my order to the actual download was a nightmare from hell.

First off, when placing my order, which I've ordered from the Adobe store before, and so
my prior information was already in place, and all was correct from a prior order, but it
seems my info was incorrect, it kept sending me back to the billing page, numerous times.

So after numerous attempts and countless expletive outburst I decided to get assistance
via chat, ain't this a hoot!

First suggestion, try doing it all again, "priceless information" but as a good little
soldier, I decided to follow along, three times no luck, but right before the forth attempt
and my head was about to explode .............it finally decided to work,F@#k me!

Now, off we go to PayPal for to purchase, all seems okay now, click to log in, and I'm sent
back to Adobe billing page, about now I could bite the head off a chicken.

Ring, ring, assistance once more, again I have to explain my ordeal, hoping for a quick and
easy solution, crossing my fingers and almost on the verge of praying before I see the words
typed from assistance, please try again.

After more expletives and contemplating reasons to purchase a fire arm I decided to play along,again.

Eureka, finally my Paypal purchase went through and was sent back to Adobe store for download.
I'm thinking, finally, what possibly could go wrong now?
Quickly I found out, it seems Adobe has a certain downloader called Akamai.
It doesn't work, sets there rotating in my browser, actually blinking. Now I try the alternative
download, and after a slow start it downloads the instructions on what to do before downloading.
I save to desktop, click on the downloaded PDF Install Instructions to read, here's where I feel
the rage that the zombies felt in the movie "28 Days Later," I read " Adobe Creative Suite 5.5
Navod k instalaci pri elektronickem nakupu ..............WTF!

I need a relaxer, so I go for a cup of coffee, third cup actually.
Now I decide to investigate, so I scan down the 30 page PDF, yes, there on page seven I come across
"Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Electronic Purchase Installation Instructions" I'm sure a smile came across
my face before the question rushing forward in my head, what in hell is 5.5?

Finally I decide I have to manually download the zipped files, heh, no problem!
Wrong, it seems Adobe downloads are slower than snail mail, something of this size I've downloaded many
times and a lot, lot quicker, it takes 48 minutes to finally download. The cups of coffee has turned into
a cold beer, early yes, but it's a must have calming agent at the moment.

Finally I unzip, install, update and back up on disc, what a slow and painful adventure it's been.

I now haave Photoshop 7 ~ CS3 Cs5.5 and Elements 10 installed, oink oink oink!

Curious as to how many Photoshop versions you have installed?

Assorted Bokeh Set:

2011-10-03T15:46:00.001-04:00

Click image for larger view:

Assorted Bokeh Set contains sixteen large bokeh textures, various sizes,
styles and colors.

SkyDrive Download:

4 Shared Download:

October Desktop Calendar:

2011-10-01T18:00:00.005-04:00

Click image for a larger view:

October Desktop Calendar is a photo I took at a roadside farmers market
just down the road from my home. For those who may be interested in
downloading, I put all screen resolutions in one file for downloading, sizes
included are:

1024x768 ~ 1280x800 ~ 1280x1024 ~ 1440x900 ~ 1600x900 ~
1600x1200 ~ 1680x1050 ~ 1920x1080 ~ 1920x1200 ~ 2560x1440
~ 2560x1600

Download The Calendar Set Here:

4Shared Download :

Black Box Mask Set - Plus Bonus Gift

2011-09-19T21:20:00.005-04:00

Black Box Mask Set: contains eleven large and assorted masks
"Layer Masks" to be applied using Photoshop and adjusting layer
modes and opacity to your liking

Plus Bonus Gift inside zipped file.

: Original Image "Leaves"

Example One:
1: I Opened my Original Image which becomes the "Background" Layer.

2: Now I Open "Black Box-Mask 2-medium" texture and drag it on top
of my background layer, this now becomes "Layer 1" now I set the
"Layer Mode" to "Screen" and the "Opacity" at 100%.

3: I make a duplicate of the "Background Layer" which becomes
"Background Copy" then drag it so it's the top layer, I set the
"Layer Mode to "Overlay" and the "Opacity" to 61 %.

4: That's it, I'm satisfied with my results, so I'm done.

The End Results:

: Original Image "Weeds"

Example two:

1: I Opened my Original Image which becomes the "Background" Layer.

2: Now I Open "Black Box-Mask 11" texture and drag it on top of my
background layer, this now becomes "Layer 1", I set the "Layer Mode"
to "Linear Dodge" and the "Opacity" at 73%.

3: That's it, I'm satisfied with my results, so I'm done.

The End Results:

Smaller Image of masks shown below:

Download From SkyDrive Here:

Download From 4Shared Here:

8 Cool Fonts

2011-09-18T20:37:00.006-04:00

For those of you who are into collecting fonts as much as I am,
here’s eight various fonts of different styles that can be of some use,
all are free ………………read on.

Click On Colored Image To Go To Download

Thanks a millions ....

2011-09-17T10:48:00.003-04:00

I'd like to personally thank you, my "Friends and Followers"
for your kind support and patience to put up with my intermittent
lapses in posting as of late.

Thanks to you, I've now surpassed "Two Million" page views,
and I owe it all to YOU.

I know, I know, with the good news I should be smiling from ear
to ear, actually I am, on the inside, seems I was not gifted with this
outward ability at birth and unfortunately there's no way to download
DNA updates .................pity! LOL!

Thanks : )

Raised Effect Textures

2011-09-09T19:35:00.006-04:00

Raised Effect Textures can supply lots of possibilities using different
layer modes and opacities, and don't be afraid to add other textures
or as I do, add the background layer as top layer and experiment the
the modes within Photoshop.    Read more for examples.

Raised Effect One

Raised Effect Two

     Original Image


Example One: Raised Effect texture 1 set as top layer, Layer Mode set to Multiply and the
Opacity set at 70% - duplicated the Background Layer and set as top layer and the Layer
Mode set to Vivid Light and the Opacity at 100%.

Example Two: Raised Effect texture 1 set as top layer, Layer Mode set to Color Burn and
the Opacity set at 67%.

Example One: Raised Effect 2 texture set as top layer, Layer Mode set to Soft Light and the
Opacity set at 100% - duplicated the Background Layer and set as top layer and the Layer
Mode set to Overlay and the Opacity at 100%.

Download Here:

Raised Effect Textures.zip

GF Texture Set

2011-09-02T22:06:00.008-04:00

GF Texture Set contains six unique, large and different textures,
hopefully some use can be made of them. As always, have fun.

I was hoping to put something up sooner, but I was experiencing odd
behavior on my PC, so I went and did a full system restore after the
hard drive crash, what fun it's been. I appreciate all the kind comments
and offers to send me copies of texture sets, I think I'm doing pretty
good, just so damn time consuming to download sets from all over the
web. If I find I am missing some sets I'll ask and hopefully someone will
have them. I hope everyone has a wonderful extended weekend, be
safe, and have fun.

Images shown below are smaller than what’s in the zipped file.

Download Zipped Set Here:

Searching For Clues

2011-08-27T09:28:00.000-04:00

So sorry for the unavoidable absence, it seems bad luck has dealt me another blow. Recently my external hard drive containing at least 80% of my artwork and texture collections, let alone other resources like brush collections, works in the making and my music collection was lost. My old hard drive was showing signs of concern, you know, the obnoxious grinding noises and intermittent peek-a-boo contents, so I purchased a new hard drive (Western Digital USB 3.0) and transferred content from the old hard drive to the new, which was so painful and slow due to the rapidly aging of the old HD. Two days later it seems my new (Western Digital USB 3.0) died on me, locked up and won't even open, and yes it seems I've lost years of work and color in my hair, not to mention an arsenal of verbal expletives in the process.

Starting over SUCKS, but unfortunately it has to be done, so, with another new hard drive (fingers crossed) and cloud storage, I've been spending all my free time downloading and storing what I have loaded at various places all over the web. I'm really starting to believe in the old saying,"if I didn't have bad luck, I'd have no luck at all" very strongly. Enough ranting from me, just thought I'd let you know I'm still breathing and hopefully I can take some time away from disc recovery this weekend and spend some positive time to put something new together to post. Hope to see you soon and may you and yours have a wonderful weekend.

Peace

Assorted Brush Pack 2

2011-08-16T16:26:00.003-04:00

Assorted Brush Pack 2 is a continuation of Pack 1, and as pack 1, the brushes were made in Photoshop 7 and should be compatible in PS 7 and newer and all versions of Adobe PS Elements. Hope they can be of some use …………….enjoy.

Download Brush Pack Here:

Subtle Tones Texture Set

2011-08-15T19:46:00.003-04:00

Subtle Tones Texture Set contains twelve large somewhat mellow textures for subtle image effects on photos or art work. Hope they can be of some use to you.

Examples shown below are smaller than what’s in the zipped set:

Download Zipped Set Here:

Assorted Brush Pack

2011-08-12T10:01:00.003-04:00

I apologize for being absent of late, feeling a bit melancholy, collectively due to Blogger and the intermittent widgets, my shit being posted without my consent at various sites for download, not to mention these "insert foul mouthed expletive here" are making money stealing my work. So I took some time off to tend to my lawn and garden hopefully to re-group and mend my Karma.

Assorted Brush Pack contains 26 assorted brushes aimed at those who delve into photo-manipulating. The brushes were made in Photoshop 7, so they should be compatible with PS 7 and newer, also they should work in all versions of Photoshop Elements. If you find they're not compatible in your program, please be so kind to let me know so I can pass it on. As always, have fun. Oh, I'll try to post a new texture set later on today, heads up.

Peace

Download The Zipped Brush Set Here:

Blogger's at it again!

2011-08-02T18:35:00.003-04:00

Anybody else experiencing intermittent widgets that work when they feel damn good
and well? Seems my recent comments have been AWOL for a few days, and the
same thing happens to my friends and members widget, also my page view counter.

Is this becoming a norm with Blogger, or is it sunspots, the heat, or maybe the ever
present swamp gas of UFO fame? Anywho ................ it's getting to be really
annoying, big time.

** FIXED & WORKING, FOR NOW **

Photo Tints Overlay Set

2011-08-01T20:17:00.003-04:00

Photo Tints Overlay Set contains eleven differently colored overlay tints and one frame (PNG), each overlay measures 2600 X 2000 pixels in size.

The tints are meant to alter your photos and give them a colored somewhat vintage feel, and the white frame (PNG) is meant to give the outer perimeters a soft white transparent feel. Don't be afraid to use more than one overlay per image, actually it's best to use two or more to give color and contrast to your images. Hope these can be of some small use to you. Peace

Examples using the overlays posted below:
Original Photo

Butter Creme / layer mode "Color Burn" and opacity at 55%.

Coffee / layer mode "Hard Light" and opacity at 39%.

Harvest / layer mode "Multiply" and opacity at 53%.

Lavender / layer mode "Multiply" and opacity at 53%.

Lichen / layer mode "Linear Burn" and opacity at 47%.

Orange / layer mode "Multiply" and opacity at 42%.

Peach / layer mode "Multiply" and opacity at 63%.

Powder Blue / layer mode "Multiply" and opacity at 68%.

Pumpkin / layer mode "Soft Light " and opacity at 73%.

Sunshine / layer mode "Linear Burn" and opacity at 48%.

White Frame / layer mode "Hard Light" and opacity at 100%.

Burnt Bronze / layer mode "Soft Light" and opacity at 67%.

Download The Zipped Set Here:

Post Card Set # 3

2011-07-21T18:23:00.002-04:00

Post Card Set # 3 consists of thirteen very large (99 MB), old and rustic post card
images. Hope they can be of some small use to you.

Small examples of the textures in the zipped set shown below:

Download Zipped Set Here:

Mixed Bag Set # 3

2011-07-15T18:03:00.002-04:00

Mixed Bag Set # 3 contains thirteen large,unique, and colorful textures of various sizes and colors.

Sorry for the absence, seems I was told by a friend of a site that has a tremendous amount of my texture sets available for download. Seems they offer others works free for download, but they themselves make a profit for each download, this shit is getting old. The reason for the absence was wondering if I wanted to keep posting or pull the plug, still haven't decided. If I do continue, I may implement a password for downloading or some similar situation. Any who ......... I hope this set may be of some use to you and hope you have a wonderful weekend. Peace

Smaller examples of the textures in the zipped set:

Download Zipped Set Here:

Dirty Walls Texture Set

2011-07-15T13:54:00.001-04:00

Dirty Walls Texture Set contains five grunge wall textures, each texture measures 2400 X 1905 pixels in size.

Small examples of textures in the zipped download posted below:

Dirty Walls Texture Set Download:

Image WalkThru Process

2011-07-15T13:51:00.000-04:00

I've had people often ask how I apply textures or what's my process when doing so. Well, here's a walk thru, not a tutorial, to show the process I went through from the original before image to the finished after image. Hopefully this will give you some insight into my process and maybe you'll get some ideas to try yourself.
I've also included the six textures used in the process available in a zipped download if interested.

A Walk Thru Process:

Step 1: Open image to be used, which becomes the "Background" layer.

Overlay 11

Step 2: Added "Overlay 11" and drag it on top of the background layer, I then set the "Layer Mode" to "Hard Light" and the "Opacity" at 29%.

Step 3: Made a duplicate of the background layer and set the "Layer Mode" to "Soft Light" and the "Opacity" at 100%.

Overlay 8

Step 4: Added "Overlay 8" and set the "Layer Mode" to "Multiply" and the "Opacity" at 70%.

Step 5: Made another duplicate of the background layer and set the "Layer Mode" to "Soft Light" again and the "Opacity" at 54%.

Step 6: Again, I made another duplicate of the background layer and set the "Layer Mode" to "Lighter" and the "Opacity" at 34%.

Butternut Squash

Step 7: Added "Butternut Squash" texture and set the "Layer Mode' to "Linear Burn" and the "Opacity" at 44%.

Overlay 16

Step 8: Added "Overlay 16" and set the "Layer Mode" to "Soft Light" and the "Opacity" at 34%.

Heavens Blush

Step 9: Added "Heavens Blush" texture and set the "Layer Mode" to "Lighter Color" and the "Opacity" at 51%.

Step 10: Made another duplicate of the background layer and set the "Layer Mode" to "Overlay" and the "Opacity" at 91%.

Step 11: Again, I made another duplicate of the background layer and set the "Layer Mode" to "Multiply" and the "Opacity" at 32%.

Step 12: Yes, once more I made another duplicate of the background layer and set the "Layer Mode" to "Multiply" and the "Opacity" at 83%. Looks good, but maybe a hint of gold tone.

Difference Maker

Step 13: Finally, I added "Difference Maker" texture and set the "Layer Mode" to "Soft Light" and the "Opacity" at 38%.

That's it, all’s left now is to flatten the layers and save.
Hope you enjoyed!

Image Walk-Thru Texture Set Download:

Deluxe Photo Frame Kit + Example

2011-07-07T19:47:00.004-04:00

Photo Frame Kit is a PSD file that contains:
2400 X 2400 pixels in size
1 White Frame
2 Black Frames
5 JPG Texture Layers:
Sepia Dirt
Sepia Dirt Vignette
B/W Sepia Dirt Vignette
Green Dirt
Aged FX
* Caution: Large File Download *

Example Shown Below:

Before Image

Instructions:
Open Photo Frame Kit, then open an image or photo and put it on top of the JPG textures, then select which texture/textures you want to use, un check the ones you don't want to use, then adjust the layer modes and opacity levels to your liking, then select which frame you want to use, black or white.

Here's an example in which I selected (B/W Dirt Vignette - layer mode "Normal" and Opacity at 5%) also (Green Dirt - layer mode "Color Burn" and Opacity at 100%) then (Aged FX - layer mode "Hard Light" and Opacity at 53%) then (my photo - layer mode "Hard Light" and Opacity at 100%) finally I chose the White Frame - layer mode "Normal" and Opacity at 100%. That's it, flatten and save.

After Image

Kind thanks to http://aimeestock.deviantart.com/ for the wonderful portrait.

Download zipped file here:

Pastel Textures Set

2011-07-06T21:07:00.004-04:00

Pastel Textures Set contains ten colorful textures, all measuring 3400 X 2429 pixels in
size. Thought I'd also post a quick and simple follow along showing the steps I did to achieve my outcome.

Before Image:

After Image:

Process:
Step 1: Open the Original photo, which becomes the background layer.

Step 2: Added the texture "Pastel 7" and set the layer mode to "Color" and the opacity at 100%.

Step 3: Made a duplicate of the background layer and set the layer mode at "Multiply" and the opacity at 53%.

Step 4: Added the texture "Pastel 6" and set the layer mode to "Linear Burn" and the opacity at 45% applied Gaussian Blur 18%.

Step 5: Added the texture "Pastel 8" and set the layer mode to "Color Burn" and the opacity at 41% applied Gaussian Blur 18%.

Flattened all layers and saved ..................done!

Small samples of textures I zipped set shown below:

Download Zipped Set Here:

NF Texture Set

2011-06-28T23:22:00.003-04:00

NF Texture Set contains seven very large light grunge scratch textures, which can aid in
giving your images an aged vintage effect. Read on to see examples.

Two examples of textures used to achieve different effects.

Original Image

Example 1 shows using texture NF-4 with the layer mode set at "Soft Light" and the opacity level at 100%.

Example 2 shows using texture NF-5 with the layer mode set at "Sceen" and the opacity level at 100%.

Small examples of the textures in the zipped set shown below:

Download Zipped File Here:

Odds & Ends Texture Set

2011-06-22T13:29:00.003-04:00

Odds & Ends Texture Set contains nine vastly assorted and very large textures.
As always, hope they can be of some use to you and your work.

Smaller examples of the textures in the zipped set:

Download Zipped Set Here:

Another Mixed Bag Texture Set

2011-06-20T14:09:00.002-04:00

Another Mixed Bag Texture Set contains eleven different textures of different sizes and colors. Hope this set can be of some use to you and your work.
Sorry to be MIA for so long, been busy looking for full time work, again!

Small examples of the textures in the zipped set shown below:

Download Zipped Set Here:

WTF Texture Set

2011-06-08T17:42:00.002-04:00

WTF Texture Set contains seven unique textures, each measures 3008 X 2000 pixels in size. Hopefully they can be of use.

Small examples of the textures in the zipped set posted below:

Download zipped set here:

Paint Set

2011-06-08T13:37:00.003-04:00

Paint Set contains seven grungelike paint textures, each texture measures 3382 X 2400 pixels in size. This set I feel could and should be used quite often , just use different layer modes in photoshop for different effects. As always, hope these can b of some use in your work.

Small examples of the textures in the zipped download shown below:

Download zipped file here:

Attic Treasures Texture Set

2011-06-03T12:40:00.002-04:00

Attic Treasures Texture Set contains seven large somewhat odd and unique textures, all measure 2591 X 1943 pixels in size. As always, please have fun.

Small examples of the textures in the zipped set shown below.

Download Zipped Set Here:

Bokeh Set 2

2011-05-31T23:53:00.002-04:00

Bokeh Set 2 contains 5 assorted large Bokeh textures, hopefully they may be of some use.

Small examples of the textures in the zipped set posted below.

Download Zipped Set Here:

HMD

2011-05-28T15:29:00.001-04:00

HMD, originally uploaded by SkeletalMess.

Via Flickr:
Just wanna wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial's Day, well all those who observe it, for all others, have a wonderful weekend.

Peace .............always!

Grab Bag Texture Set

2011-05-24T16:04:00.002-04:00

Grab Bag Texture Set contains nine large textures of various colors and sizes. Have fun.

Smaller examples of textures in zipped set shown below:

Download Zipped Set Here:

Aged Photo Effect

2011-05-20T00:52:00.001-04:00

Example of the Aged Photo Effect texture.
Click images for larger view.

Click Here to Download

Parchment and Text Texture Set

2011-05-18T13:16:00.002-04:00

Parchment and Text Texture Set contains four textures, each measures 1707 X 2560 pixels in size. As always, hope they may be of some use.

Small examples of textures in the zipped file.

Download The Zipped Set Here:

Canvas & Paper Texture Set

2011-05-15T18:31:00.002-04:00

Canvas & Paper Texture Set contains two very large "in both size and MBs" textures.

Small examples of textures in the zipped set

Download Zipped Set Here:

Assorted Paper T’s Texture Set

2011-05-11T12:23:00.002-04:00

Assorted Paper T’s Texture Set contains 7 somewhat different textures, each measures 3600 X 2274 pixels in size.

Images shown below are examples from the zipped set.

Download The Zipped Set Here:

Grunge Wall Texture Set

2011-05-11T12:15:00.002-04:00

Grunge Wall Texture Set contains five really ugly and grungy textures, each measuring 3000 X 2000 pixels in size.

Images shown below are small examples from the zipped set.

Download The Zipped Set Here:

Happy Mothers Day

2011-05-08T09:45:00.000-04:00

Happy Mothers Day to all you wonderful, overworked,underpaid, and at times under appreciated for all that you do, on a daily basis.

This is your day to enjoy,set back and relax.

Aged & Distressed Texture Set + Example

2011-05-07T08:24:00.012-04:00

Roll Cursor over image to view rollover effect:

Aged & Distressed Texture Set contains eight large rustic textures which are meant to give your images an assortment of rustic effects. Just apply one or more textures and try various layer modes and opacity levels to discover various effects. As always, I hope this set can be of some use, and have fun tinkering.

Old and aged painting effect using three of the textures in the Aged & Distressed Texture Set zipped set.

Step 1: Opened the flower Pot photo "shown above" which automatically becomes the background layer.

Step 2: Opened and added "Vintage 4" texture results shown above, which becomes layer one, then set the layer mode to "Soft Light" and the "Opacity" set at 100%.

Step 3: Opened and added "Whatadifference-7" texture results shown above, which becomes layer 2, then set the layer mode to "Soft Light" and the "Opacity" set at 100%

Step 4: Opened and added "Vintage 1" texture results shown above, which becomes layer 3, then set the layer mode to "Soft Light" and the "Opacity" set at 100%

Step 5: Satisfied with my results shown above, all I need to do now is flatten the layers and save as.

Posted below are examples of textures in the zipped set:

Download Zipped Set Here:

Or Download From Here:

Subtle Type Thang Texture Set

2011-05-02T21:08:00.002-04:00

Subtle Type Thang Texture Set contains nine textures, each measures 3000 X 2000 pixels in size and the set contains various colors. Have fun!

Examples of textures in the zipped set shown below:

Download Zipped Set Here:

You'd Be Surprised texture

2011-04-29T06:49:00.016-04:00

You'd Be Surprised texture: At first glance the texture "Posted On The Bottom" is dark, grungy and down right ugly. Don't let the darkness fool you, it has a wonderful ability to
bring out and enhance contrast and details in images if used right. Two examples below show the before and after effects by just selecting a supporting layer mode within Photoshop.

Roll Cursor over image to view rollover effect:

TeaTime: "Pictured Above" I applied the "You'd Be Surprised texture,then set the "Layer Mode" to "Overlay" and the opacity at at 100%.

Bubbles: "Pictured Below" I applied the "You'd Be Surprised texture,then set the "Layer Mode" to "Soft Light" and the opacity at at 100%.

Roll Cursor over image to view rollover effect:

This is "You'd Be Surprised" the texture used in the examples.

Download The Texture Here:

Texture is hosted at Picasa, which can be at times slow or buggy, if any problems just revisit and try again. Just click the Download Link posted above and then at Picasa click download and save.

Subtle White Texture Set

2011-04-28T14:52:00.002-04:00

Subtle White Texture Set contains eight large textures, grungy in nature but on the soft side. These can come in quite handy when wanting to apply some aged character to your art and photos. Hope they can be of some use.

Small examples of textures in the set shown below.

Download Zipped Set Here:

Happy Easter

2011-04-24T09:43:00.001-04:00

Wishing you and yours a safe and Happy Easter.

Updated Terms of Use

2011-04-20T13:37:00.001-04:00

No drastic measures are taken, especially after my bouts with others pilfering.

I’ve recently gotten quite a few of e-mails asking about my terms of use, so I thought I would update the rules and in the process make them clearer to everyone.

At least I hope they’re clearer, if anyone has a question, just click on the contact tab and shoot me your message and I’ll get back with you as soon as possible.

I Dearly Appreciate Your Support

2011-04-20T06:54:00.001-04:00

Well the drama that transpired has come to a peaceful end. It seems the owner of Tricia Curtis Designs contacted me and announced how sorry she was and agreed to take down my property and compensate me money owed from sales made. She asked me to please take down my post, and after thinking hard about it and checking my PayPal account for a new transaction, I decided to oblige her wishes. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all your responses and caring comments over this matter, you guys deserve a big hug and have my heartfelt and undying gratitude. You guys ROCK!

Mixed Sets 1 & 2

2011-04-19T13:39:00.002-04:00

Mixed Set 1 and 2 have seven textures each, all textures measure 3000 X 2048 pixels in size. As always, hope they may be of some use.

Mixed Set One Zipped Download:

Mixed Set Two Zipped Download:

So Glad to be back

2011-04-16T15:41:00.002-04:00

Sorry for the long absence, but again life got in the way. Doesn't it always? I wish I could say I've been away on an extended vacation, full of tropical sun and blissful romance. Not the case, unfortunately! Seems we've had to take Watson to the vet twice in the last two weeks, seems Watson likes to put any little thing in his mouth to chew and eat, including, rocks,dandelions,twigs, not to mention an occasional doggy turd, ewwwwwwwwww! Since he wasn't pottying as usual, fear that he may have a case of bowel obstruction from all the absurd oddities in his path. The vet took some x-rays and checked a stool sample. Happily the x-rays looked okay but his stool sample showed signs of too much bacteria, so pro-biotics was dispensed along with two other prescriptions to take. So in all I've learned I have a dog who thinks he's a vacuum cleaner and veterinarians aren't cheap! The last two weeks have left me and my creativity at odds and unwilling to play well together, so I'm trying to get back in the groove and start posting again.

Funky Texture Set contains nine various textures measuring 2400 X 1800 pixels each and worn vignette effects. As always, hope they may be of some small use to you.

Download the zipped set here:

Rich Tones Texture Set

2011-04-05T14:00:00.002-04:00

Rich Tones Texture Set contains four old world toned textures. Three of the four textures has a vignette effect. Each texture measures 3000 X 2000 pixels in size. As always, hope they may be of some small use to you.

Small examples shown below.

Download the Zipped Set Here:

Black Magick Texture Set

2011-04-02T12:26:00.002-04:00

Black Magick Texture Set contains thirteen scratched and grunge’d textures of various large sizes. I’ve decided to not post examples, curious about the outcome. I'm hoping this set will be of special use to you as it is to me, have fun.

Download The Zipped Set Here:

Photo Mat Set

2011-03-30T13:31:00.002-04:00

Photo Mat Set contains 8 "Png." Mats, each measures 2178 X 1545 pixels in size at 300 dpi.

Download The Zipped Set Here:

Retro Color Masks Set

2011-03-28T13:30:00.004-04:00

Retro Color Masks Set contains nine textures, each texture measures 2000 X 2000 pixels in size. Have fun.

Examples shown below.

Download Zipped Set Here:

Pseudo Film Scratches

2011-03-24T16:24:00.002-04:00

Pseudo Film Scratches is a set of three large textures good for giving a photo or image a heavily used and scratched appearance, As always, hope they may be of some use.

Small examples shown below.

Download Zipped Set Here:

Raised Paper Texture Set

2011-03-24T13:03:00.003-04:00

Raised Paper Texture Set contains eight soft vintage toned papers that have a slight raised effect. Each texture measures 2600 X 1729 pixels in size. Hope these may be of some use ....have fun.

Small samples of textures in the set shown below.

Download The Zipped Set Here:

Photo Frame Set

2011-03-22T16:03:00.002-04:00

Photo Frame Set contains 3 PNG file photo frames, each measuring 2950 X 2950 "350 PI" resolution. To use, just open an image then open a photo frame and set as the top layer.

Download Zipped Set Here:

Cute Or Cocky, not sure yet.

2011-03-21T13:00:00.002-04:00

Seems Watson’s favorite chew toys are fallen tree branches, go figure. I’m a little concerned on Watson’s size, the people at the animal shelter said he wouldn’t get very big, just taller,well looks like I’m gonna have to get a new collar soon. The boy has some rather large paws, along with a playful attitude at times. He loves posing for the camera, what a show off.

What's funny is, I've yet to here him bark, but he snores, a lot.

Subtle Tones Texture Set Part Two

2011-03-20T14:02:00.002-04:00

Subtle Tones Texture Set Part Two contains 5 textures,each measures 2600 X 2000 pixels in size. The textures in this set are perfect for portrait backgrounds among other uses.

Examples from the set shown below

Download The Full Zipped Set Here:

Subtle Tones Texture Set Part One

2011-03-20T13:54:00.002-04:00

Subtle Tones Texture Set Part One contains 5 textures,each measures 2600 X 2000 pixels in size. The textures in this set are perfect for portrait backgrounds among other uses.

Examples in the set posted below.

Download The Zipped Set Here:

Aged Parchment and 5 Toned Overlay Textures Set

2011-03-16T14:16:00.002-04:00

Aged Parchment and 5 Tone Overlay Textures Set contains 1 aged parchment texture, and 5 toned overlay textures, all textures measure 2600 X 2000 pixels in size.

Small examples of the textures within the set shown below.

Download The Full Zipped Set Here:

Happy Blogger News

2011-03-16T07:11:00.001-04:00

For those of you who haven't heard the news, Google announced an overhaul of Blogger yesterday. It seems 2011 will bring new and hopefully better ideas to our Blogger Blogs. Google has announced The dashboard interface has been redesigned to be more modern and user-friendly, giving easy access to statistics, layout editing and useful features for writing new blog posts. Also, we will see a new post editor. YAY!
Google has also released a content discovery tool, which determines the content of the Blogger page you’re reading and suggests related material you might also enjoy. Looking good!

You can check out Blogger’s promotional video to see examples of some of the new features in action.

Re-Update: Insert smile here!

2011-03-16T06:49:00.000-04:00

Typical morning, woke up, let the dogs out,fixed coffee, turned on my PC, went back and fixed me a cup of coffee, let the dogs in, returned to PC, got on line went strait to Far Far Hill to check for any progress,much to my surprise I get a "This Page No Longer Exists" .............SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!
Sadly the site is still operational, hopefully not for long.

With all the Textures,backgrounds and other freebies posted, I'm sure I'm not the only one who has been exploited.

Justice prevails.
I can't thank all you wonderful people enough, with all your comments,suggestions and time you took to go out of your way to express your thoughts on said person.

EXCUSE ME FOR SHOUTING, BUT YOU, YOU GUYS ROCK! YOU'RE COMMENTS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN POSTED, BUT THEY WERE HEARD AND COUNTED. THANK YOU!

UPDATE:

2011-03-15T22:34:00.000-04:00

I must say I'm amazed at the response given to this matter. I deeply appreciate and give thanks from the heart on your help, suggestions, comments and assistance.

I filed a report abuse complaint with Blogger and received a quick reply that they will look into the matter and get back with me as soon as possible.

Thought I would check to see if it's still posted, and the answer is YES!

I'm going to contact some of the freebie blogs and spread the word.

NOTE: I've had some of you mention in comments, concerned about me shutting down due to this, NO WAY!

I refuse to let one bad apple affect me, I shall always believe that the majority is good, and will always shine. No way will I let this get me down.

I enjoy what I'm doing, I enjoy giving and sharing what little I have to offer with others, I'm here to stay.

Peace

Jerry

Hmmm, what would you do?

2011-03-15T15:19:00.005-04:00

I'd dearly like your opinion on a certain matter and what I should do about it.
A couple of days ago I received an e-mail from a friend "I'd rather not divulge
her name" stating she saw some of my textures posted elsewhere for downloading.
I visited the site and downloaded the texture set, after opening the file much to my
anger, the set was mine with my instructions/rules taken out and she/he put a folder
of crafts that can be bought from he/she. I can't believe the gall of some people.
Below is the post on the site "Far Far Hill .....all your creative activity".

Here's a link to the download page:
If you have the time, could you leave a comment while there.

Here’s the rules he/she put in the zipped file, replacing mine.

I left a message about you posting my work, and it seems you didn't
post it or take down my works. This leaves me to contact blogger
about your doings. This set was created and belongs to me, and it's
not to be posted anywhere but my blog.
TAKE IT DOWN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here’s more information in case you want to check the site out to see
if any of your works are posted, like mine, without any asking whatsoever.

BLOG : http://farfarhill.blogspot.com/

SHOP : http://www.nearestore.net

Now I must decide whether to stop all postings on other sites!
Curious, what would you do or if it’s happened to you.

Raggedy Paper Texture Set

2011-03-12T13:32:00.003-05:00

Raggedy Paper Texture Set contains six textures, each measuring 2592 X 1943 pixels in size. Download, open Photoshop and get your grunge on and have fun.

Small examples of the six textures below.

Download the zipped Set Here:

New Square Texture Set

2011-03-11T11:23:00.003-05:00

New Square Texture Set contains 10 unique textures, each measuring 2000 X 2000 pixels in size. Note: all square textures can be re-sized to fit your images, they don't have to stay square in size.

Examples of textures in set shown below.

Download The Zipped Set Here:

I'd like you to meet Watson!

2011-03-05T23:26:00.000-05:00

Meet the new member of the family, Watson! We decided to adopt a pup "Watson" from the local shelter. He's six months old a very playful, in fact he thinks he's a horse. He tends to walk and trot like a horse around the house.

March Calendar

2011-03-04T23:10:00.002-05:00

Better late than never!

March Calendar 1024 X 768

March Calendar 1280 X 1024

March Calendar 1600 X 1200

March Calendar 1680 X 1050

March Calendar 1920 X 1200

Odds and Ends Texture Set

2011-03-04T14:24:00.002-05:00

Odds and Ends Texture Set contains a wild and diverse bunch of textures in various sizes and colors. I think this set shall be of some use, so download and have some fun.

See a small sample of all 10 textures in the set below.

Download The Zipped Set Here:

Aged and Crackling Effects Texture Set

2011-03-03T17:46:00.002-05:00

Aged and Crackling Effects texture set contains five rustic,cracked,aged textures and one blurred tone texture. Each texture measures 2400 X 1800 pixel in size.

Download The Zipped Set Here:

Thanks

2011-02-27T09:05:00.001-05:00

    Just a note of deep thanks for passing the one millionth mark on page
    views. I'm humbled by your visitations and cherish each and every
comment. I may not look it here, but I feel it inside, where it counts.
     Thanks kindly.            Jerry

Post Card Set

2011-02-25T13:22:00.002-05:00

The Post Card Set contains five different post cards, each one measuring 2450 X 1654 pixels in size. As always, I hope they can be of some use.

Here's a small example of the set shown below.

Download the Post Card Set Here:

Tombstone Etching Textures

2011-02-23T16:22:00.002-05:00

Here's something a little different. I'm a frequent visitor of local graveyards, sounds creepy but I find it very interesting. Viewing the dates on the aged and worn stones, not to mention making etches from the stones is pretty cool. Tombstone Etching Textures consists of ten different tombstone textures, each measuring 2592 X 1952 pixels in size. As always, I hope they can be of some small use. Peace

Here’s a sample of what’s in the zipped pack

Download The Zipped Set Here:

Polaroid Overlay Set

2011-02-22T16:37:00.003-05:00

Polaroid Overlay Set consists of 11 differently styled polaroid’s. Each overlay measures 2400 X 1800 pixels in size. Hopefully these may be of interest and use. Peace

Download Zipped Set Here:

Sorry For The Lapse In Posts

2011-02-16T14:43:00.000-05:00

Sorry for being absent of late, but it seems sense my last post one of our pet Dachshunds passed away and my PC has been acting squirrel 'y and is in the shop, so I've been using my girlfriends PC.

Not much fun sharing duties on one PC, seems to make one a bit cranky.

Wiener one of our pet Dachshunds passed away last week and we had her cremated, which came with a death certificate, a cremation certificate, a plaster mold of a paw print from her and an urn, which was surprisingly only a hundred dollars.

I hope the Grunge Kit below is reward enough for the delay in posts. Peace

Skeletalmess Grunge Kit 2

2011-02-16T13:52:00.003-05:00

Skeletalmess Grunge Kit 2:
Contains 5 very large (JPG) grunge textures, 6 very large grunge textures (brushes), 5 large grunge bar brushes and 4 large grunge box brushes.

Skeletalmess Grunge Kit 2 Zipped Download:

Happy Valentines Wallpaper

2011-02-09T15:08:00.002-05:00

Click image to view larger.

Happy Valentines Day wallpaper free for downloading.

Download Here:

Another Mixed Texture Set

2011-02-08T22:16:00.003-05:00

Another Mixed Texture Set consists of 7 assorted textures of different sizes

Download

Download The Complete Zipped Set Here:

Another Retro Vintage Effect Tutorial

2011-02-04T19:40:00.003-05:00

Seems like everywhere you look, there's an image with a retro/vintage look effect. There's so many ways to achieve this effect, whether it be filters, presets, actions, or textures, I'm gonna show you a simple way, which might seem long but the more you work with the tools within Photoshop such as levels, curves, photo filters among others the easier it will get, plus you may learn some new tools you've never used before.

1. Open an image in Photoshop (Background Layer)
2. Go to image / adjustments / levels / use these settings (0 - 1.20 - 255)
3. Next go to image / adjustments / curves / set a point at (74 and 50)
4. Set another point at (188 and 97)
5. Now go to image / adjustments / brightness/contrast and set brightness to (+5) and contrast to (+3)
6. Now we're gonna set 2 photo filters, go to image / adjustments / photo filter, first - color (AC7A33) density 75% then press OK. Second - color (31260C) density 60%.
7. Make a new layer and fill it with a dark blue (0C3088) set the opacity to 70%, fill at 80%, and blending mode to (lighten)
8. Make another layer and fill it with a light orange (EFD56C) set the opacity to 50%,leave the fill at 100%, and the blending mode to (multiply)
9. Next go to image / adjustments / levels / and use (26 - 1.00 and 238)
10. Now make a duplicate of the background layer then go to filter / sharpen / and click sharpen, now drag the duplicate layer to the top.
11. Last, "I heard that" go to image / adjustments / desaturate / set the opacity and layer mode to your liking, here I sat the layer mode to (normal) and the opacity to (27%)

That's it, we're done. I know this may seem a long process, but the more you work with curves and levels the easier it will get.

Download Tutorial Here:

February 2011 Calendar

2011-02-03T17:54:00.003-05:00

February already, and here’s the February Calendar free for the taking.

February Calendar 1024 X 768 Download:

February Calendar 1280 X 800 Download:

February Calendar 1280 X 1024 Download:

February Calendar 1600 X 1200 Download:

February Calendar 1680 X 1050 Download:

February Calendar 1920 X 1200 Download:

Layer Overlay/Mask Set

2011-02-01T19:24:00.003-05:00

Layer Overlay/Mask Set contains five assorted masks, each measure 2500 X 1786 pixels.

See Examples Below

Download The Zipped Set Here:

Textured Overlay Set

2011-01-25T19:53:00.004-05:00

Textured Overlay Set contains all four textures posted above, each overlay is 1870 X 1403 pixels in size. See examples below.

Example one has the layer mode set at Lighten and the opacity at 100%.

Example two has the Layer Mode set at Lighter Color and the Opacity at 100%.

Sorry to have been absent the past week, seems life came first, been busy looking for full time work.

Download Full Zipped Set Here:

Simple Vintage Tone Tutorial & Texture

2011-01-19T11:54:00.004-05:00

Download PrintableTutorial Here:

Download Texture Here:

Download Complete Zipped File Here:

January Calendar

2011-01-16T13:18:00.001-05:00

I know its silly, in fact its half over, but I've recently gotten some e-mails asking why I haven't posted calendars of late. I guess my answer would be, not much response to calendars, so I thought it a waste of time and effort, sorry, guess I may be wrong, so whatever, here's a belated January calendar for your desk top.

1024 X 768 Download

1280 X 800 Download:

1280 X 1024 Download:

1440 X 900 Download:

1600 X 1200 Download:

1680 X 1050 Download:

1920 X 1200 Download:

Square Texture Set 20

2011-01-16T11:42:00.004-05:00

Square Texture Set 20 contains 6 new grunge-like textures perfect for adding a distressed and rough effect to images. Each texture measures 2000 X 2000 pixels in size. Hope these may find a home in your collection. Have fun!

Download Full Set Here:

Or download each one individually below.

Download

Hanging Out

2011-01-15T10:12:00.003-05:00

Hanging Out, originally uploaded by SkeletalMess.

Red Bird

2011-01-13T00:31:00.002-05:00

Red Bird, originally uploaded by SkeletalMess.

Down The Line

2011-01-13T00:28:00.002-05:00

Down The Line, originally uploaded by SkeletalMess.