Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 15 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.

November 2022 Topic: Layout Design

Today's Lesson: Creating Custom Layer Templates

Piggybacking off of last weeks lesson on Layer Templates, today, we are going to learn how to create our own, custom layer templates. This is such a great way to make designing your own layouts easier - especially when recreating the same layouts over and over again.

Homework: Replicate the two layer templates created in today's lesson in whichever program you use.

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

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Creating Custom Layer Templates in Photoshop CC
16:22 - Creating Custom Layer Templates in PS Elements
25:25 - Wrap Up & Homework