Creating Patterned Covers for Your Digital Planners

In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the process of creating stunning patterned covers for your digital planners using a simple yet effective method. Whether you're starting from scratch or modifying an existing design, I'll show you how to hide previous elements, add and format new shapes, and apply unique pattern fills to make your planner covers truly stand out.
🎓 What You'll Learn:
How to hide existing layers and start fresh
Adding and formatting shapes for your cover design
Using the Gradient Tool to apply pattern fills
Adjusting and manipulating patterns for a perfect fit
Tips for adding text and other design elements
I'll also demonstrate a quick technique to prevent pattern distortion when resizing your shapes-a crucial tip for creating polished and professional-looking planner covers.
🧰 Free Resources
DealJumbo Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
Halloween Pattern: www.freepik.co...
500 Free Coffee Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
500 Free Flower Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
400 Free Cloud Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
500 Free Candy Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
500 Free Cocktail Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
500 Free Jungle Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
500 Free Japanese Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
500 Free Spring Flower Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
500 Free Flower Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
700 Free African Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
500 Free Doodle Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
500 Free Retro 80s Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
1000 Free Heart Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
1000 Free Pirate Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
1000 Free Fruit Illustration Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
1000 Watercolor Illustration Ps Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
1000 Free Skull Illustration Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
400 Free Fire Illustration Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
400 Free Camouflage Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
Free Winter Seamless Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
Free Christmas Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
Free Watercolor Floral Pattern Set: dealjumbo.com/...
Malina Free Seamless Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
Free Dotted Circles Seamless Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
3 Free Seamless Patterns: dealjumbo.com/...
Free Christmas Pattern: dealjumbo.com/...
Free Halftone Dot Patterns For Photoshop: dealjumbo.com/...
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[@bettybray6703]

Thanks for another great tutorial

[@ElaineGiles]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@hilarysutherland682]

I’ve been sick so I’m behind and watching videos. Can’t wait to put this one on my iPad so I can follow and make new covers on my laptop. Thank you, Elaine for everything you do you’ve been immensely, generous, and helping me achieve my goal.

[@ElaineGiles]

You're very welcome. I hope you're feeling much better now 👍

[@pandamonium9834]

Those were lovely images - almost feel like going back to school lol👀🐼. Thanks Elaine x

[@ElaineGiles]

I did wonder about the wisdom of including the skull and chains one!! 🤣

[@PhoenixCreationsKaTyJs]

Love the images, if those are patterns you have created before using the, in affinity they are lovely. I used a wood pattern for my background behind the planner and it’s looks great 😊 your tutorials are so clear and easy to follow and understand and you speak so clearly which for a utube video is essential . Been catching up in lot of your past videos and they have helped immensely with the golden anniversary twist in on a digital notebook. 😊😊😊

[@saracosta620]

I've been creating my own planner for years. It's all automated on excel so I have all bank holidays, moon phases, birthdays and so on automatically placed. It was a lot of work setting it up but now all it takes is adding the occasional new birthday and ten minutes to verify I got the movable holidays right, and that's it. I've been playing with the idea of moving it all to affinity for a fancier look but I still haven't gathered enough courage. Maybe next year school year... These tutorials sure make me yearn for a visual revamp!