Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 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: Using Rulers & Guidelines

In today's lesson, I will show you how to use rulers and guidelines to measure areas of a canvas for making page design easier.

Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud: adobe.ly/3LpOlpa
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Creating a NEW Canvas (PS)
2:10 - Identifying the Rulers (PS)
2:40 - Creating a NEW Canvas (Elements)
3:10 - Viewing/Identifying the Rulers (Elements)
3:46 - Viewing Rulers if Not Showing (PS)
4:12 - Using Guide Lines (PS)
8:25 - Using Guide Lines (Elements)
9:26 - Creating Guides for Text on Physical Journaling Cards
12:09 - Clearing/Locking Guide Lines (Elements)
13:16 - Clearing/Locking Guide Lines (PS)
13:29 - Creating a NEW Guide via Top Menu
15:22 - Homework
16:29 - Outro