Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour 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: The Programs, Where to Get them, & Setting Up Your Dashboard

We are starting at the very beginning in this lesson. I'll show you the programs I recommend, talk a bit about the differences between the two, and show you what the main screen + menues (what I call the "dashboard") looks like AND how to make sure you have all the things you need visible.

Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud: adobe.ly/3LpOlpa
Adobe Photoshop Elements: adobe.ly/3qQBWmo

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
2:39 - Where to Purchase/Download Photoshop CC
8:40 - Where to Purchase/Download Photoshop Elements
10:16 - Photoshop CC Dashboard (PS)
11:04 - The Top Menus (PS)
13:45 - The Window Menu (PS)
15:10 - Opening Photos - 2 Ways (PS)
17:13 - Creating a NEW Canvas (PS)
20:02 - PS Elements Dashboard (Elements)
20:53 - The Top Menus (Elements)
23:12 - The Window Menu (Elements)
24:49 - Opening Photos - 2 Ways (Elements)
25:58 - Creating a NEW Canvas (Elements)
27:03 - Homework
28:02 - Outro