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  Step 6.  
  This is part 2 of the 3 color layout Photoshop tutorial. Next we're going to add some more color to the layout! Using the rounded rectangle tool create a rectangle and the chop off the bottom, with the rectangular marquee tool, as shown in image a). Create another white rounded rectangle and make a pixel wide line separating the 2 rectangles, as shown in image b). Next, create a new layer and then make a peach colored rectangle on top of the 2 nd rounded rectangle.  
     
 
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  Step 7.  
  Make a selection out of the peach rectangle and then nudge the selection 1 pixel down and 1 pixel right, using the arrow keys. Delete the contents of the selection, leaving a 2-sided border, shown in image b).  
   
 
a)   b)
 
  Step 8.  
  While the selection is still active, fill it with a grey/pink color and then, because it will be slightly to big, use the rectangular marquee tool to chop off the excess (image b).  
   
 
a)   b)
 
  Step 9.  
  Next, create the 1 st menu button with a red rectangle. Use the polygonal lasso tool to cut off the top right corner.  
   
 
a)   b)
 
  Step 10.  
  Duplicate the button layer and then create a pixel wide red line above the buttons.  
   
 
a)   b)
 
  Step 11.  
  Using the rounded rectangle too, create a grey square and the rasterize the layer by right clicking on it in the layers panel. Contract the layer by 1 pixel and then delete the selection.  
   
 
a)   b)
 
  Step 12.  
  Duplicate the square borders, which will contain the thumbnails. Create a dark blue rectangle along the bottom and then add some text for your buttons. I've used ITC Kabal, but you can use any rounded type font you like.  
   
 
a)   b)
 
  Step 13.  
  Add a logo in the green area and some header text along the blue. Place your thumbnails in the square borders.  
   
 
a)   b)
 
  Step 14.  
  Add your text  
   
 
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  Step 15.
   
And then you're done. A portfolio layout using 3 colors!
Get the PSD for this and 3 other layouts <HERE>
 

 

Portfolio Layout Part 1

 
 
 
   
   
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