Tag Archives: tutorial

Intriguing animate-on-scroll effect – jQuery tutorial

Intriguing animate-on-scroll effect – jQuery tutorial

I suppose that I was not the only one to become speechless in front of the Nizo for iPhone website.
In this tutorial we try to recreate the intriguing scrolling effect.

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postcard from Paris – css3 keyframes animations in use

postcard from Paris – css3 keyframes animations in use

I decided to explore the area of css3 keyframes animations. We are going to create a sort of virtual postcard. Greetings from Paris !

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illustrator tutorial: create a 6-egg box (not necessarily for Easter)

illustrator tutorial: create a 6-egg box (not necessarily for Easter)

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a 6-egg box (full of eggs). We will use 3D Rotate and Revolve Effects. We will also play a lot with masks. You may download the source file (created in Illustrator CS4, back-saved to CS2+).

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illustrator tutorial: create a seamless folk pattern

illustrator tutorial: create a seamless folk pattern

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a seamless pattern composed of simple folk-flavored flowers. In the first part we will create an individual flower. In the second we will focus on constructing a pattern and define a seamless Illustrator pattern swatch.

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illustrator tutorial: create a yummy vector cupcake

illustrator tutorial: create a yummy vector cupcake

Some time ago I posted two similar cupcakes as vector freebies. Now it is the time to share my recipe (with a special dedication to Janna Hiromasa ;):)). The CS2+ source file is included.

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tutorial: Create a vector Christmas ball

tutorial: Create a vector Christmas ball

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a vector Christmas ball from scratch in Adobe Illustrator. In the first part of this tutorial I explain how to create a decor, in the second one how to create a 3D Christmas ball. You may download the source file. I use the CS4 version but [...]

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ultra-easy pattern making – illustrator tutorial

ultra-easy pattern making – illustrator tutorial

In this post I will show you how to quickly create a seamless simple geometric pattern swatch in Adobe Illustrator. In the last (extra) step I will show you a very simple way to ‘export’ it as a pattern to Photoshop.
First, have a look at what we aim to obtain (this pattern is inspired by the fabric of my favorite tunic).

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