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 is 1080 px by 1920 px.
Step 2
Place and center your model or 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 a Gradient Overlay layer effect to the text going from red #ff0300 to orange #ff9000.
Step 5
Again using the Rectangle Tool, create a thicker white rectangle going across the top-third of the canvas.
Step 6
Using the font Maxwell 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 a Spacing of 600.
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 to Bold and 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 to Color Dodge.
Step 5
Use the Line Tool to create a diagonal, bright red #f20000 line with a Weight of 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 Shapes and place it towards the bottom of the Instagram 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 the Move Tool, flip the text 90 Degrees Counter-Clockwise, placing it on the right side of the canvas.
Step 8
Add a Gradient Overlay layer effect to the text, going from red #ff0300 to orange #ff9000.
Step 9
Finish typing "Swipe" in white using the Maxwell Sans Small Caps Book font, directly underneath the red arrow.
Group all of your second Instagram template layers into a group named "2nd story."
3. How to Create a Pixel Overlay Effect
Step 1
Place your model in the center of your canvas.
Step 2
Using the Rectangle Tool, create multiple different hot pink #ec003a squares and rectangles focusing on the left side of the canvas.
Bring all of the squares' Opacity down to 50%.
Group all of the shapes, and name the group "Pixel Effect."
Step 3
Use the Line Tool to create a diagonal white line with a Weight of 10 px.
Duplicate and flip the line horizontally, pushing it up against the original white line, to create an arrow shape.
Right-click > Merge Shapes and place the arrow towards the bottom of the Instagram story template.
Step 4
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 shapes once done.
Step 5
Using the Open Sans font set to Bold, type the 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 Book font, 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 to Bold and white, type "Swipe" directly under the arrows we made.
Set the character Spacing to 350.
Group all of your third Instagram template layers into a group named "3rd story."
4. How to Create a Duotone Effect
Step 1
Place your model in the center of your canvas.
Step 2
Create a Gradient adjustment layer going from dark pink-purple #590a28 to pink #ff004e.
Step 3
Using the Rectangle Tool, create a rectangle the same ratio as the canvas but smaller, making sure to center it.
Set the Fill to None and the Stroke to 45 px and white to create a frame.
Step 4
Use the Line Tool to create two white lines toward the bottom of the canvas with a Weight of 10 px.
Step 5
Fill in your sales information in the font Maxwell Sans Small Caps Book in 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 character Spacing to 350.
Group all of your fourth Instagram template layers into a group named "4th story."
5. How to Create Slated Text
Step 1
Place your model in the center of your canvas.
Step 2
Using the Rectangle Tool, create a hot pink #fe004e rectangle towards the bottom of the canvas.
With the Move Tool active, click on one of the transform points and then Right-click > Skew.
Pull up on one of the corners to create a diagonal effect.
Step 3
Duplicate the shape, flip it horizontally, and then place it slightly higher than the original. Set both shapes to 50% Opacity.
Step 4
Use the Line Tool to create a diagonal white line with a Weight of 10 px.
Duplicate and flip the line horizontally, pushing it up against the original white line, to create an arrow shape.
Right-click > Merge Shapes and place the arrow towards the bottom of the Instagram 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 shapes once done.
Step 6
Type all your sale information using the font Maxwell 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 the Move Tool active, click on one of the transform points and then Right-click > Skew.
Pull up on the top-right corner point to create a diagonal effect. 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 your model in the center of your canvas.
Step 2
Create a Gradient adjustment layer going from purple #5a1953 to red #b00a08 and set to Lighten.
Step 3
Using the Rectangle Tool, create a hot orange #ff3500 thin rectangle towards the bottom of the canvas.
With the Move Tool active, click on one of the transform points and then Right-click > Skew.
Pull up on one of the right-hand corners to create a diagonal effect.
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 a Gradient Overlay layer effect to the new top two rectangles going from red #ff0300 to orange #ff9000.
Step 6
Type out three separate lines of information in the color white using a mix of the Maxwell and Montserrat fonts.
Step 7
Select all three of the text layers and, with the Move Tool active, click on one of the transform points around the text, then Right-click > Skew.
Pull up on the top-right corner point to create a diagonal effect. 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 this Instagram story cover template. Place your own design, place the logo color you want, everything!
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