Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago

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Are you interested in learning how to use Photoshop (PS) or Photoshop Elements (PSE) for digital/hybrid scrapbooking? If yes, then this series is perfect for you. I will take you through the basics of both Photoshop programs and show you a wide variety of ways these programs can help or enhance your crafting experience.

April 2022 Topic: The Basics of PS/PSE

Today's Lesson: Let's Talk About Layers

In our last "The Basics" lesson, we are going to talk about layers - how both the Photoshop CC & Photoshop Elements programs are created to work with layers, what exactly that means, and how you can use layers to make creating in photoshop easier.

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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - What are Layers?
2:25 - Locating the Layers Panel (PS)
2:58 - Background Layers
3:39 - Additional Layers
5:57 - Layer Order - Why it Matters
6:27 - Rearranging Layer Order
6:57 - Adjustments as Layers
8:09 - Merging Layers Together
10:31 - Grouping Layers
11:44 - Renaming a Layer
12:44 - Main Takeaway
14:38 - Unlocking/Editing Background Layers
15:52 - Locating the Layers Panel (Elements)
17:29 - Merging/Grouping Layers Together (Elements)
19:44 - Homework
20:09 - Outro