Today we will be looking at how to make Instagram story templates! I'll guide you through creating a whole set of matching templates that can then be changed and reused for future promotions by just changing out the fonts and colors.
Templates for Instagram stories are ideal for creating a cohesive look that matches your brand and fits in with your page's aesthetic. That's why we will be focusing on creating a whole set of simple, reusable designs, as opposed to just one complex Instagram story cover template.
What You Will Need
You will need the following resources in order to complete this project:
- Maxwell Sans Small Caps Book
- Fashion Instagram Story Template
- Young black woman in nature
- Portrait of afro American fitness woman
- Portrait of a beautiful woman
- Girl in a city
- Beautiful African woman in bodysuit
- Young black girl
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1.How to Create a Simple Instagram Stroy Template
Step 1
Create a document that is1080 px by 1920 px.
Step 2
Place and center your modelor item onto the canvas.
Step 3
Using the Rectangle Tool, create a rectangle going across the bottom third of the canvas. The color doesn't matter!
Step 4
Add aGradient Overlaylayer effect to the text going from red#ff0300to orange#ff9000.
Step 5
Again using theRectangle Tool, create a thicker white rectangle going across the top-third of the canvas.
Step 6
Using the fontMaxwell Sans Small Caps Book, write out the first half of your sales slogan such as "The price hunt" using a dark purple #2d163b color.
Place it towards the top middle of the larger white rectangle.
In the Character panel, add a Spacing of 300.
Step 7
Finish the slogan using the same font but in bold, larger letters, with no spacing.
Step 8
In the same font as "The Price Hunt", type out a second slogan above the lower rectangle, making sure to leave room for the discount information.
Change it to white, and add aSpacingof600.
Step 9
Using the font Montserrat set to Bold, type out your discount percentage or other sale information.
Place it directly above the gradient rectangle.
Step 10
In the gradient rectangle, type out the rest of your sale information using the Montserrat font set toBoldand white.
If you are creating all of your Instagram stories templates in one document like me, group everything, and name the group "Story 1."
2.How to Create a Trendy Bubble Effect
Step 1
Place your model in the center of your canvas.
Step 2
Using the Ellipse Tool, create a few large red #b00a08 circles in the bottom left-hand corner of the canvas.
Select all of the circle shapes and Right-click > Merge Shapes.
Step 3
Repeat the above step, creating smaller circles.
Step 4
Set the circle shapes toColor Dodge.
Step 5
Use theLine Toolto create adiagonal, bright red #f20000 line with a Weightof 10 px.
Duplicate and flip the line horizontally, pushing it up against the original red line, to create an arrow shape.
Once again,Right-click > Merge Shapesand place it towards the bottom of theInstagram story template.
Step 6
Using the Maxwell Sans Small Caps Book font, type out the description of your items or sale, such as "sportswear", in very large text.
Step 7
Using theMove Tool, flip the text90 Degrees Counter-Clockwise, placing it on the right side of the canvas.
Step 8
Add aGradient Overlaylayer effect to the text, going from red #ff0300 to orange#ff9000.
Step 9
Finish typing "Swipe" in white using theMaxwell Sans Small Caps Bookfont, directly underneath the red arrow.
Group all of your secondInstagram template layers into a group named "2nd story."
3.How to Create a Pixel Overlay Effect
Step 1
Place yourmodelin the center of your canvas.
Step 2
Using theRectangle Tool, create multiple different hot pink #ec003a squares and rectangles focusing on the left side of the canvas.
Bring all of the squares' Opacitydown to50%.
Group all of the shapes, and name the group "Pixel Effect."
Step 3
Use theLine Toolto create a diagonal whiteline with aWeightof10 px.
Duplicate and flip the line horizontally, pushing it up against the original white line, to create an arrow shape.
Right-click > Merge Shapesand place the arrow towards the bottom of theInstagram story template.
Step 4
Duplicate the arrow, placing the duplicate about 10 px above the original.
Using theLine Tool,add a straight line on both sides of the arrow going off the edges of the canvas.
Right-click > Merge shapesonce done.
Step 5
Using the Open Sans font set toBold, typethe most crucial part of your story in large letters. Break it up into two lines of text so you can enlarge the bottom line.
Step 6
Using the Maxwell Sans Small Caps Bookfont, type the secondary information directly below the larger text in a much smaller font.
Align the font to the left.
Step 7
Finally, in the Montserrat font set toBoldand white, type "Swipe" directly under the arrows we made.
Set the characterSpacingto350.
Group all of your third Instagram template layers into a group named "3rd story."
4.How to Create a Duotone Effect
Step 1
Place yourmodelin the center of your canvas.
Step 2
Create aGradientadjustment layer going from dark pink-purple #590a28 to pink #ff004e.
Step 3
Using theRectangle Tool, create a rectangle the same ratio as the canvas but smaller, making sure to center it.
Set theFilltoNoneand theStroketo45 pxand white to create a frame.
Step 4
Use theLine Toolto create two white lines toward the bottom of the canvas with aWeightof10 px.
Step 5
Fill in your sales information in the fontMaxwell Sans Small Caps Bookin Bold, placing it towards the bottom of the frame and making sure it is very large.
Step 6
Using the Montserrat font, type "Learn more" inside the bottom white area of the frame, in a dark purple #5a1953 color.
Set the characterSpacingto350.
Group all of your fourth Instagram template layers into a group named "4th story."
5.How to Create Slated Text
Step 1
Place yourmodelin the center of your canvas.
Step 2
Using theRectangle Tool, create a hot pink #fe004e rectangle towards the bottom of the canvas.
With theMove Toolactive, click on one of the transform points and thenRight-click > Skew.
Pull up on one of the corners to create adiagonaleffect.
Step 3
Duplicate the shape, flip it horizontally, and then place it slightly higher than the original. Set both shapes to50% Opacity.
Step 4
Use theLine Toolto create a diagonal whiteline with aWeightof10 px.
Duplicate and flip the line horizontally, pushing it up against the original white line, to create an arrow shape.
Right-click > Merge Shapesand place the arrow towards the bottom of theInstagram story template.
Step 5
Duplicate the arrow, placing the duplicate about 10 px above the original.
Using the Line Tool,add a straight line on both sides of the arrow going off the edges of the canvas.
Right-click > Merge shapesonce done.
Step 6
Type all your sale information using the fontMaxwell Sans Small Caps Book.
Order your text into three lines, going from smallest to largest.
Step 7
Select all three of the text layers and, once again with theMove Toolactive, click on one of the transform points and thenRight-click > Skew.
Pull up on the top-right corner point to create adiagonaleffect. You are trying your best to line it up with the slant of the rectangles.
Group all of your fifth Instagram template layers into a group named "5th story."
6.How to Create a Fire Color Themed Template
Step 1
Place yourmodelin the center of your canvas.
Step 2
Create a Gradient adjustment layer going from purple #5a1953 to red #b00a08 and set toLighten.
Step 3
Using theRectangle Tool, create a hot orange#ff3500thin rectangle towards the bottom of the canvas.
With theMove Toolactive, click on one of the transform points and thenRight-click > Skew.
Pull up on one of the right-hand corners to create adiagonaleffect.
Step 4
Repeat the above step twice more, or duplicate the previous rectangle, creating two new different sized rectangles, putting the larger one in the middle.
The color does not matter.
Step 5
Add aGradient Overlaylayer effect to the new top two rectangles going from red#ff0300to orange#ff9000.
Step 6
Type out three separate lines of information in the color white using a mix of the Maxwell andMontserratfonts.
Step 7
Select all three of the text layers and, with theMove Toolactive, click on one of the transform points around the text, thenRight-click > Skew.
Pull up on the top-right corner point to create adiagonaleffect. You are trying your best to line it up with the slant of the rectangles.
Place each line of text in the center of each orange rectangle.
Group all of your sixth Instagram template layers into a group named "6th story."
We've Done It!
There you have it! A set of highly customizable, ready-for-anything-anytime Instagram story cover template!
So, as always, keep experimenting with different techniques, and don't forget to post your version below, along with any questions, comments, or critiques!
If you are looking for even more options, or maybe just some inspiration, go ahead and check out some of the premade Instagram story templates below!
Stella Instagram Story Templates
This Instagram story template focuses on neutral colors and brown tones. The PSD files are easy to adapt. Just place your image using smart objects and customize it with the text you want.
Instagram Story Template Kit
Instagram Story Template Kit contains 12 high detailed templates designed for Instagram. However, you can also use the design on your blog, Facebook page, etc.
MSKTR Instagram Stories
This pack is great for designers, bloggers, creators, and entrepreneurs. Change the text, colors, images, strokes, and shapes to achieve the best result you want. Mix and match to create your custom post, and achieve the best impact on your followers.
QUEEN Instagram Stories
With a focus on pastel pinks and minimalist design, this template pack is perfect for showcasing your images or letting your audience know when a sale is happening.
10 Social Media Stories
You can modify everything about thisInstagram story cover template. Place your own design, place the logo color you want, everything!
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