With the use of simple Illustrator techniques, we are going to create a festive candy cane text effect. We will build our candy cane pattern using various vector-drawing tools and the Pathfinder panel. Then we will finished the scene in Photoshop by adding details such as shadows, highlights and a textured background.
Candy Cane Text Effect Using Illustrator and Photoshop 
Howto create a label design for a premium coffee brand. We’ll combine the styles of old and new with a mix of vintage patterns and contemporary typefaces to create a modern and sophisticated design. 
In this tutorial we will learn how to create wallet icon using simple techniques and objects. To round the corners of multiple rectangles, we will be using the Dynamic Corners Tool, part of the (VectorScribe plugin), which is much easier to use and accelerates our work.
How to Create a Wallet Icon Using Adobe Illustrator and Phantasm CS To create snowflakes, we will be using Dynamic Shapes (part of the VectorSc
How to Create Snowflakes and Colorful Christmas Balls – Illustrator tutorial
To create snowflakes, we will be using Dynamic Shapes (part of the VectorScribe plugin) and Transform Effects. Using the technique described here, you can create different shapes of snowflakes in a few minutes. This is such a fascinating process that I really enjoyed sharing it with you. In the second part of the tutorial we will learn how to create colorful Christmas balls. Their color can be changed in a few seconds. Learn more at the jump.
How to Create Snowflakes and Colorful Christmas Balls using Adobe Illustrator In this tutorial we will learn how to create Watercolor Background using a
How to Create a Watercolor Background – Illustrator tutorial
In this tutorial we will learn how to create Watercolor Background using a Gradient Mesh, tools of deformation and Blending Modes. The techniques which are described here allow the creation of complex textural backgrounds in a simple and effective way.