HOW TO CREATE A FLYER IN PHOTOSHOP

A flyer is one of the most effective marketing materials out there.

Below are the steps on how to create a flyer in Photoshop from scratch,
even if you have limited knowledge of Photoshop. Grab the audience’s
attention with an appealing and smart flyer design.

1. Create a New Document

Launch Photoshop. Click on “Create new”. To use the standard flyer size
select “Letter” from the document presets. Enter the preset details
according to your needs, or simply use the values you see in the
screenshot below. Once you have done that, click on the “Create” button
at the bottom of the screen.
2. Create a New Layer
To start creating a flyer, create a new Layer. This is going to be our
background. Select the color of your background in the Color Picker
window and click “OK.” Since my flyer will be autumn-themed, I’ll be using
the beige color.

If you find a solid color background to be boring, try making a gradient in

Photoshop.
3. Draw with the Pen Tool
Grab the Pen Tool(P) from the Tools Panel. Use it to add new details, like
straight and curvy lines. All you have to do is click and release to create
anchor points. This will add straight lines. If you want to make curvy lines,
drag and then release to create anchor points.
4. Draw a Circle
The next step of learning how to create a flyer in Photoshop is grabbing
the Ellipse Tool (U) and drawing a circle with it. This is going to be the
shape of our photo. Feel free to experiment with shaped to see which
ones are going to suit your design better.
5. Create Clipping Mask
Next, we are going to create a clipping mask. Drag the photo to the
working area to add it to your design. Go up to the “Layer” menu in the
Menu Bar and choose “Create Clipping Mask”.
If you prefer speeding up your workflow with Photoshop keyboard
shortcuts, use the Ctrl+Alt+G/Cmd+Opt+G key combination. Now your
image is going to be oval-shaped.

Clipping masks are similar to regular masking in Photoshop, since they

both control layer visibility but in different ways.

6. Decorate with the Pen Tool

Add finishing touches to your flyer with the Pen tool. Decorate the space
that looks empty. Make sure to create a cohesive color scheme in your
flyer. Adding the color wheel in Photoshop can help you sample colors
from the images in your design.

7. Add Text
Grab the Type Tool(T) from the tools palette on the left. Adjust it to your
needs. Change its size, color, and font, using the menu right above the
working area. Now, anywhere you click in your image you’ll be able to add
text.

I’ll position my text at the top, as well as right below the photo. Make sure
to include contact information, prices, or any relevant icons, like your
company’s logo.
8. Done! Save the Flyer
You’re almost done. All you have to do now is save the flyer, by going to
the “File” tab at the top and click
ing on “Save.” Use Final Activity 1.

Sample output: