Photoshop Elements Archives

Using Retrospective Digital Scrapbook Kit to Scrap Childhood Photos

Article written using PSE 11 and Windows 7 From time to time, my mind wanders, and my thoughts flit like butterflies from thing to thing. I don’t know if it’s because of my age, my hormones, or maybe just my desire to leave the structure of my day-to-day life behind. Whatever the cause, whenever I […]

Resize a 12×12 digital scrapbook layout to 8.5×11 with Image Resize

Article written using Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 with Windows 7 I scrap in 12×12 inches. I started in 8.5×11 inches, but switched and never looked back. However, many people like to digital scrapbook in 8.5×11 inches, and then many people switch between the two! I was discussing my angle for this tutorial with a scrapping […]

Coloring ScrapSimple Digital Templates Using Selection Tools

Article written using Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 with Windows 7 I have to tell you a secret. Sometimes ScrapSimple digital scrapbook templates intimidate me a little. But I’ve found that when I do use them, they aren’t at all scary or difficult to use. In fact, they are a lot of fun! If you’ve ever […]

Create a Custom Title in Photoshop

Article written using Adobe Photoshop CS6 with Windows 7 You’ve chosen the photos carefully and written down all the digital supplies you need to create your digital scrapbook page. After spending an hour blending papers, cropping, making masks, and adding embellishments, what do you title the page? Some titles come to mind easily, especially if […]

Using Text as a Background on Your Layout

Article written using Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 with Windows 7 Do you ever want to include lots of text on a scrapbooking layout, but worry about overwhelming your page? I recently found myself in that exact situation. I wanted to include the words to a favorite lullaby and a journaling block, but I was concerned that the […]

Creating Journal Cards with Custom Shapes and Silhouette Sketch Pens!

When I first heard about Silhouette’s Sketch Pens I didn’t quite know what to make of them; but after playing with them I am hooked! It’s pretty amazing to see the Silhouette in action when using these pens. Now you can draw any image and then cut it out – all using the same machine! […]

Coloring ScrapSimple Digital Templates Using Custom Styles

Article written using Adobe Photoshop CS6 with Windows I started digital scrapbooking because I wanted the ability to change the colors of my supplies to get my photos and other embellishments to match perfectly. ScrapSimple Embellishment Templates take this creative freedom a step further by giving you, the artist, control over the entire finished look. […]

DIY: Printable Smartphone Covers

I am the proud new owner of a Smartphone! I know I ‘m way behind the times, but for a gal who only wanted a cell phone so the school could reach her while out shopping, I’ve come along way! I don’t have the latest and greatest model, but I love what I can do […]

Recoloring Using Hue/Saturation in PSE

Article written using Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 with Windows 7 There are many different ways to recolor digital elements, and most scrappers have a preferred technique. Often, the item to be recolored will dictate the technique used. Today, I want to focus on changing just one color on a multicolored item. We will be recoloring […]

Behind the Scenes: Syndee Nuckles’ May ScrapSimple Club

Each month we get a glimpse behind the scenes of our Scrap Girls ScrapSimple Club designers, and this month’s designer is Syndee Nuckles! Click here to check out Syndee’s ScrapSimple Club at a great price! 1. Where did you find the inspiration for this club? I had been seeing burlap popping up everywhere on the internet, in home […]