Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 47 minutes 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.

June 2022 Topic: Photo Editing

Today's Lesson: Adding White Borders to Photos

Moving on from our advanced photo editing tools... today's lesson is all about adding white borders to photos. No matter what size photo you want to print, I'm going to show you an easy way to surround it with a white border. Join me today and let's learn to do this together.

Homework: Pick out a vertical and horizontal photo. Crop them down and add to a white border. Specifically:

1. Crop your horizontal photo and turn it into a 6x4 photo with a white background.
2. Crop your vertical photo and turn it into a 3x4 photo with a white background.

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

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:56 - White Borders on 3x4 Photos (PS)
6:26 - Merging Layers for Single Photo 3x4 (PS)
7:03 - White Borders on 6x4 Photos (PS)
9:49 - Adjusting White Border Width (PS)
11:22 - White Borders on 3x4 Photos (Elements)
12:45 - White Borders on 6x4 Photos (Elements)
13:53 - Homework
14:50 - Outro