60 Beautiful Christmas Photoshop Tutorials - Smashing Magazine

Christmas is a holiday of love and family. It is the time of year when people come together to celebrate, when they realize that some things are more important than others. So why dont you impress the people who are important to you with some unique Christmas cards or beautiful personal desktop wallpaper?

In this post, we present 60 beautiful Christmas Photoshop tutorials. Youll learn how to design Christmas trees, snow globes, snowflakes, Christmas candles, Christmas balls and much more. Some designers go even further, taking the time to draw Christmas illustrations or replace old icons with festive ones. Often, designers will draw Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends or create a Christmas theme for their website layout.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2006/12/09/christmas-wallpapers/
  2. 2 http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2007/12/19/christmas-icons-and-christmas-wordpress-themes/
  3. 3 http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/11/23/45-winter-wonderland-photos/
  4. 4 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2910/1/The-Santa-Claus-Wallpaper
  5. 5 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2910/1/The-Santa-Claus-Wallpaper
  6. 6 http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/tutorials/night-before-christmas-photoshop-tutorial-and-wallpaper/
  7. 7 http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/tutorials/night-before-christmas-photoshop-tutorial-and-wallpaper/
  8. 8 http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/tutorials/beautiful-christmas-vision-tutorial-and-wallpaper/
  9. 9 http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/tutorials/night-before-christmas-photoshop-tutorial-and-wallpaper/
  10. 10 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2537/1/Abstract-Christmas-Wallpaper
  11. 11 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2537/1/Abstract-Christmas-Wallpaper
  12. 12 http://www.vladstudio.com/photoshoptutorials/tutorial.php?christmas_night_making_of
  13. 13 http://www.vladstudio.com/photoshoptutorials/tutorial.php?christmas_night_making_of
  14. 14 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/3024/1/Creative-christmas-cards
  15. 15 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/3024/1/Creative-christmas-cards
  16. 16 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2914/1/Christmas-ornaments-wallpaper
  17. 17 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2914/1/Christmas-ornaments-wallpaper
  18. 18 http://www.eyesontutorials.com/articles/312/1/How-to-create-Christmas-Wallpapers-or-Backgrounds/Page1.html
  19. 19 http://www.eyesontutorials.com/articles/312/1/How-to-create-Christmas-Wallpapers-or-Backgrounds/Page1.html
  20. 20 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2912/1/Christmas-Balls-Wallpaper
  21. 21 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2912/1/Christmas-Balls-Wallpaper
  22. 22 http://qvectors.com/vector-illustration/vector-snow-landscape/
  23. 23 http://qvectors.com/vector-illustration/vector-snow-landscape/
  24. 24 http://www.myinkblog.com/2008/11/05/a-very-snowy-tutorial/
  25. 25 http://www.myinkblog.com/2008/11/05/a-very-snowy-tutorial/
  26. 26 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2906/8/Merry-Christmas-Greeting
  27. 27 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2533/1/Christmas-Tree
  28. 28 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2533/1/Christmas-Tree
  29. 29 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2533/1/Christmas-Tree
  30. 30 http://www.teamphotoshop.com/articles-The-Techniques-Photoshop-Christmas-Tree-5,8,79a.html
  31. 31 http://www.teamphotoshop.com/articles-The-Techniques-Photoshop-Christmas-Tree-5,8,79a.html
  32. 32 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2525/1/Drawing-Christmas-Trees
  33. 33 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2525/1/Drawing-Christmas-Trees
  34. 34 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2909/1/We-wish-you-a-Merry-Christmas-illustration
  35. 35 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2909/1/We-wish-you-a-Merry-Christmas-illustration
  36. 36 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/3020/1/Christmas-tree
  37. 37 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/3020/1/Christmas-tree
  38. 38 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/3021/1/Merry-Christmas-tree-design
  39. 39 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/3021/1/Merry-Christmas-tree-design
  40. 40 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2918/1/Fresh-Christmas-Tree
  41. 41 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2918/1/Fresh-Christmas-Tree
  42. 42 http://www.eyesontutorials.com/articles/309/1/Christmas-Wallpaper/Page1.html
  43. 43 http://www.eyesontutorials.com/articles/309/1/Christmas-Wallpaper/Page1.html
  44. 44 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2542/1/Christmas-tree-design
  45. 45 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2542/1/Christmas-tree-design
  46. 46 http://freephotoshopguides.com/drawing-painting/christmas-ornament/
  47. 47 http://www.heathrowe.com/ornament.aspx
  48. 48 http://www.heathrowe.com/ornament.aspx
  49. 49 http://www.heathrowe.com/ornament.aspx
  50. 50 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2524/1/Christmas-Balls-Design
  51. 51 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2524/1/Christmas-Balls-Design
  52. 52 http://www.dwphotoshop.com/photoshop/glassornaments.php
  53. 53 http://www.dwphotoshop.com/photoshop/glassornaments.php
  54. 54 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/3028/1/Christmas-ornaments-lights-balls
  55. 55 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/3028/1/Christmas-ornaments-lights-balls
  56. 56 http://www.blog.0tutor.com/post.aspx?id=59&titel=Glowing-christmas-ball-tutorial
  57. 57 http://www.blog.0tutor.com/post.aspx?id=59&titel=Glowing-christmas-ball-tutorial
  58. 58 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2916/1/Christmas-ornament-balls
  59. 59 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2916/1/Christmas-ornament-balls
  60. 60 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/3019/1/Christmas-Balls
  61. 61 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/3019/1/Christmas-Balls
  62. 62 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/3025/1/Christmas-ornament-balls
  63. 63 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/3025/1/Christmas-ornament-balls
  64. 64 http://www.tutorial2life.com/tutorial/12
  65. 65 http://www.tutorial2life.com/tutorial/12
  66. 66 http://www.dwphotoshop.com/photoshop/CandlebridgeTut1.php
  67. 67 http://www.dwphotoshop.com/photoshop/CandlebridgeTut1.php
  68. 68 http://www.slicktutorials.com/3d-snow-globe
  69. 69 http://www.slicktutorials.com/3d-snow-globe
  70. 70 http://psdguide.blogspot.com/2008/11/create-cute-xmas-candle-in-photoshop.html
  71. 71 http://psdguide.blogspot.com/2008/11/create-cute-xmas-candle-in-photoshop.html
  72. 72 http://pstutorialsblog.com/33/christmas-holly-tutorial/
  73. 73 http://pstutorialsblog.com/33/christmas-holly-tutorial/
  74. 74 http://psdfan.com/designing/christmas-wrapped-text-effect/
  75. 75 http://psdfan.com/designing/christmas-wrapped-text-effect/
  76. 76 http://www.quantumpetshop.com/tutorials/text/frost1.asp
  77. 77 http://www.quantumpetshop.com/tutorials/text/frost1.asp
  78. 78 http://www.tutorialwiz.com/snow_on_text/
  79. 79 http://www.tutorialwiz.com/snow_on_text/
  80. 80 http://newtutorials.com/christmas-text-tutorial.htm
  81. 81 http://newtutorials.com/christmas-text-tutorial.htm
  82. 82 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2905/1/Merry-Christmas-Card
  83. 83 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2905/1/Merry-Christmas-Card
  84. 84 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2907/8/Dancing-Santa-Claus-and-Christmas-Tree
  85. 85 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2907/8/Dancing-Santa-Claus-and-Christmas-Tree
  86. 86 http://www.pstut.com/tutorial-christmas-card.html
  87. 87 http://www.pstut.com/tutorial-christmas-card.html
  88. 88 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2531/1/Christmas-color-conceptual-graphic
  89. 89 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2531/1/Christmas-color-conceptual-graphic
  90. 90 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2538/1/Gifts-snowing-on-Christmas
  91. 91 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2538/1/Gifts-snowing-on-Christmas
  92. 92 http://www.eyesontutorials.com/articles/5142/1/Christmas-Greetings-Postcard/Page1.html
  93. 93 http://www.eyesontutorials.com/articles/5142/1/Christmas-Greetings-Postcard/Page1.html
  94. 94 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2919/1/We-wish-you-a-Merry-Christmas
  95. 95 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2919/1/We-wish-you-a-Merry-Christmas
  96. 96 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2913/1/Merry-Christmas-Greeting-Card
  97. 97 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2913/1/Merry-Christmas-Greeting-Card
  98. 98 http://phonuts.org/?p=570
  99. 99 http://phonuts.org/?p=570
  100. 100 http://psdtuts.com/tutorials/designing-tutorials/how-to-create-a-glittery-christmas-card/
  101. 101 http://psdtuts.com/tutorials/designing-tutorials/how-to-create-a-glittery-christmas-card/
  102. 102 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2911/1/Draw-Merry-Christmas-Illustration
  103. 103 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2911/1/Draw-Merry-Christmas-Illustration
  104. 104 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2536/1/Christmas-Shiny-Background
  105. 105 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2536/1/Christmas-Shiny-Background
  106. 106 http://pinklilies.deviantart.com/art/Xmas-Brush-Set-25512748
  107. 107 http://pinklilies.deviantart.com/art/Xmas-Brush-Set-25512748
  108. 108 http://www.photoshopstar.com/graphics/create-your-own-snowflakes/
  109. 109 http://www.photoshopstar.com/graphics/create-your-own-snowflakes/
  110. 110 http://www.webdesign.org/web/photoshop/drawing-techniques/christmas-rss-icon-exclusive-tutorial.13830.html
  111. 111 http://www.webdesign.org/web/photoshop/drawing-techniques/christmas-rss-icon-exclusive-tutorial.13830.html
  112. 112 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2527/1/Santa%26%2339%3Bs-Sleigh-Drawing
  113. 113 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2527/1/Santa%26%2339%3Bs-Sleigh-Drawing
  114. 114 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2530/1/Pretty-Girl-in-Christmas-Suit
  115. 115 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2530/1/Pretty-Girl-in-Christmas-Suit
  116. 116 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2532/1/Christmas-Blue-Candle
  117. 117 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2532/1/Christmas-Blue-Candle
  118. 118 http://www.graphicdesignclass.com/intermediate-school/rudolph-red-nose-reindeer/
  119. 119 http://www.graphicdesignclass.com/intermediate-school/rudolph-red-nose-reindeer/
  120. 120 http://adobeperson.com/photoshop-basic-drawings/design-a-bronze-christmas-bell-with-handle
  121. 121 http://adobeperson.com/photoshop-basic-drawings/design-a-bronze-christmas-bell-with-handle
  122. 122 http://www.ndesign-studio.com/resources/tutorials/christmas-hat/
  123. 123 http://www.ndesign-studio.com/resources/tutorials/christmas-hat/
  124. 124 http://www.photoshopstar.com/web-design/christmas-themed-web-layout/
  125. 125 http://www.photoshopstar.com/web-design/christmas-themed-web-layout/
  126. 126 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2907/1/Dancing-Santa-Claus-and-Christmas-Tree
  127. 127 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2907/1/Dancing-Santa-Claus-and-Christmas-Tree
  128. 128 http://yoonie-at-home.blogspot.com/2007/12/christmas-ornament-tutorial.html
  129. 129 http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2536/1/Christmas-Shiny-Background
  130. 130 http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2006/12/09/christmas-wallpapers/
  131. 131 http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2007/12/19/christmas-icons-and-christmas-wordpress-themes/
  132. 132 http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/11/23/45-winter-wonderland-photos/

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