August 01, 2011

Free, high res paper and canvas textures

If you're a designer in need of digital textures, check out the free canvas textures at Fuzzimo and some paper textures from Dioma. CG Textures also offers plain, decorative and wallpaper backgrounds in their "Paper" section. (Setting up a free account is needed to download high resolution versions there, but it's well worth it).

To get Deming, the font I used in the graphic above, click here.

I use background textures on brochures, websites, headers, and more. If you have portfolio pieces or stationery designs you want to show off, consider layering the digital image on top of a fabric or paper background in Photoshop. Add a drop shadow, and you've got a lovely, fake "photo" of your piece. For inspiration, see how Minted.com presents their stationery products.

18 comments:

  1. MollieAugust 1, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I'm needing to update my online portfolio, and this is exactly the idea I needed to get me going! Thanks!

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  2. Grandma GAugust 1, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Those textures look great!

    Mum

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  3. KatieAugust 1, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    This is so great, thanks!

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  4. KitschyHippoAugust 1, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Thanks for posting these; this site will come in hand for sure!

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  5. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    you always have the prettiest finds! Thanks!

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  6. Amy - Thank You Cards ShopAugust 1, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    these are awesome resources, thanks so much! :)

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  7. AnnikaAugust 2, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Cool! My blog just had a liitle makeover thjanks to this!

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  8. Jennifer @ Simply DecorateAugust 2, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    fun fabrics! Love.

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  9. Debbie CAugust 2, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I love this blog! Thanks for posting so many freebies and cool links!

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  10. Alexa @ A Life in DriveAugust 2, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Thanks! I'm always looking for good textures!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    -Farmdale Orchard Pink
    -12 Joys of Christmas, Christmas
    -Zoo Baby Animal Alphabet

    These are so cute, just the thing I need to spice up my classroom bulletin boards.

    -Rocket Scientist Rocket Border
    -Metro Market Oranges

    But these are something I would love to have for a project that I have yet to realize.

    mslynneth@gmail.com

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  12. Judy HavrillaAugust 3, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Fantastic Info. Thanks!

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  13. Rachael D.August 8, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    These tidbits are the reason I keep coming back! You are the best! Happy Monday!

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  14. Rianne August 9, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Thanks for sharing!! :) Where did you get the fourth "paper" on your photo? The one with the floral design.. :)

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  15. Jessica JonesAugust 9, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    CGTextures > Paper > Wallpaper > 70s > Page 1

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  16. Rianne August 9, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Thank you so much! :)

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  17. Rianne August 9, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Thank you so much! :)

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  18. cambridge web designAugust 10, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Great to see those texture. It look awesome. Keep up the good work.

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