vintagy tutorial
do not use the same pictures and effect to make a batch of icons. its rude and i am only doing this to give you some ideas.
photoshop cs2
to
start off with the base
1.dupilicate and set to soft light
2.add #c8b59b and set to multiply 40%
3.flatten image
4.duplicate and set to soft light 60%
5.add #c8b59b and set to multiply 40%
6.add a selective color layer
black
black: +30
neutrals
black: +20
this is what you get
then add a texture by
peoplemachines
some more examples.
you can get the first one by starting off with a colored picture and adding soft light layers that are desatured.
the rest use the same technique.