How to create print-at-home packaging in Photoshop.

In episode 14 of Narrated, Sara Laninga reveals how she designs branded boxes.

  1. Edit the text.

    Select the Type tool and double-click any text to edit it. Press Escape to commit to changes. In the Properties panel, you can select Character to experiment with fonts, styles, and colors.

    A photoshop screen grab illustrates how to edit the text on your box.

  2. Add your logo.

    Select the Move tool and make sure to choose Auto-Select in the Options panel. Click on the Flora Blume logo to highlight it in the Layers panel, then double-click on the Smart Object thumbnail to open it. Now you can hide the placeholder logo and add your own. Save the file, and when you return to the packaging you’ll see your own branding on the box.

    A photoshop screen grab shows you how to add your own logo to the packaging.

  3. Choose your colors.

    Click on the orange areas of the pack to highlight the corresponding Fill layer in the Layers panel. If you want to choose a new hue that suits your brand, just double-click the color thumbnail in the Layer to open the Color Picker.

    A photoshop screen grab shows you how to change the colors on the box.

  4. Print!

    To print your box, open the Layers panel and follow the instructions. Click the eye icon next to “Background — Turn OFF for Print” to hide the clouds layer group (because ink is expensive). This will reveal the dieline to show you where to cut. You can print your box on any home printer. I recommend using a sturdy off-white cardstock paper with subtle flecks. Stick it together with acid-free double-sided tape.

    A photoshop screen grab illustrates how to turn off the background, and ready your box for printing.

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