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.

September 2022 Topic: Digital Stamps

Today's Lesson: Using + Customizing PNG Stamps

With the basics of what PNG and Brush Stamp files are, lets deep dive into the first of these. Today, I'm going to show you how you can use and customize PNG stamp files for your memory keeping needs. We will cover resizing, angling, moving, and more.

Homework: Open photo with plenty of white space to add stamp to.
- Add a digital PNG Stamp to your photo.
- Resize PNG stamp on your photo.
- Angle PNG stamp on your photo.
- Attempt to create a repeat pattern using a PNG stamp.

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

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Choosing a Photo to Add Digital Stamp
2:33 - Opening PNG Stamp File & Add to Photo (PS)
4:22 - Resizing PNG Stamp on Photo (PS)
5:20 - Angling PNG Stamp on Photo (PS)
5:32 - Creating Repeat Stamp Pattern (PS)
7:58 - Opening PNG Stamp File & Add to Photo (Elements)
8:32 - Resizing PNG Stamp on Photo (Elements)
9:14 - Angling PNG Stamp on Photo (Elements)
9:46 - Fixing Warped PNG Stamps (Elements)
11:32 - Wrap Up & Homework