Resource Roundup #5: Valentine's Day Toolkit

Feb 10, 201220 min read

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Published: Feb 10, 2012

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The Resource Roundup is a regular feature showcasing some of the best resources deviantART members share with the world!

Whether you're a beginning artist or seasoned pro, deviantART's Resources Gallery is an inspirational and beneficial asset for art creation. Take a look at a few of the incredible submissions below – they might help enhance your next artistic creation!

This issue is all about Valentine's Day. Below you'll find all sorts of fantastic resources for creating the ultimate valentine!

What should the next Resource Roundup theme be? You tell us!

• A different stock photo theme

• Crafts you can make at home

• Marketing yourself: website, logos, and business cards

• Awesome application resources (from Photoshop brushes to Gimp scripts)

• Or, suggest another topic!

Textures

Glitter Bokeh Texture Pack by xKimJoanneStock

Photoshop Brushes

My Valentine's Day brush set by noema-13

GIMP Brushes

Designs & Patterns

X-Stitch Spirk Valentines Card by black-lupin

10 Seamless Valentine Patterns by Divenadesign

Scrapbooking Papers Valentine by Divenadesign

Scottish heart pattern by YokoEternalDiva

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Tutorials

Folding Pokeball Card Tutorial by Cristophine

How to make V-day Card Pockets by SapphireWarrior

Photoshop .PSD Files

Valentine's Day Retro Greeting Cards by kripalser

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Roundup Lowdown

Using Resources

Whether it's stock photography or watercolor painting tutorials, resources can be a tremendously helpful asset while creating your next work of art. When using resources, please be sure to check licensing agreements and keep in mind that it's proper etiquette to thank the artist if you use their work. We hope these resources have sparked your creativity and will help you polish off your creative endeavors!

Show & Tell!

Used one of these featured resources? Show us! Just link us in a comment. I'm sure we'd all like to take a look! Would you like your resource featured? Many of the above works were suggested by you guys! Just send a note to #hq with the subject of "Resource Roundup." Thanks and keep 'em coming!