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 I purchased the Year In Review Layered Template Set by Katie Pertiet. How can I change the date?
If you purchased the Year In Review Layered Template Set by Katie Pertiet, you may wish to change the date from 2008 to a different year. The Messy Stamped Numbers and Extras Brushes and Stamps set matches the numbers Katie used in the template Here are the steps to stamping a new date: Lo ...
- How do I use a quick page in Photoshop Elements?
How to use a Quick Page in Photoshop Elements: Quick pages and Quick books are designer pages with transparent "windows" for you to place your photos in. The transparent "windows" contain a grey and white checkerboard area when the image is opened in PSE and PS. Photoshop and PSE use this ...
- How do I use Ali Edwards' Hand-Drawn Overlay Grids?
In order to use the overlays, you'll first need to download and unzip them. Your computer probably came with unzip software already loaded. If not, there is a list of free unzip programs here. We can't recommend any of these specifically, but it will give you a starting place. Once the file is u ...
- I purchased an overlay. How can I drag it onto my scrapbook page?
Overlays can be a bit tricky. Here are a couple of tips: Open the overlay and a scrapbook page in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. Make sure that your scrapbook page is created at 300 ppi so that the resolution will match that of the overlay. Here are two ways to move the overlay onto your lay ...
- How do I use the 2009 Photo Calendar Layered Templates by Ali Edwards in Photoshop Elements?
Once you download your calendar kit, you'll need to unzip it to a folder on your computer. Photoshop and PSE cannot open a zipped file, so that's an important first step. Your computer probably came with unzipping software, but if not, there are several free options at TheFreeSite.com: zipping ...
- How can I create a brush image in a defined size?
Sometimes you might need to stamp a brush image in a certain size. For example, you may want to use a craft punch to cut out the image and you need to make sure it will fit inside the punch dimensions. Here are two ways to stamp the image in defined dimensions: Method 1: Select View > Ruler ...
- How do I use an overlay?
In order to use the overlays, you'll need to download and unzip them. Your computer probably came with unzip software already loaded. If not, there is a list of free unzip programs at TheFreeSite.com: zipping and unzipping and compressing freeware We can't recommend any of these specifically, ...
- How can I resize a photo, overlay or element once it's on my scrapbook page?
Once you have placed a photo, element or overlay on your document, you may wish to resize it. Begin by getting the Move Tool. Select the layer of the item you wish to resize. Move your cursor to the corner of the image you are resizing. Each corner will have a small square. (Note: If you are re ...
- How do I load a brush (.abr) file into Photoshop Elements?
Select the Brush tool and click on the brush picker dropdown from the Options bar. In the brush picker window, look on the right side for a small double-arrow, click that for a flyout menu. From the flyout menu, select Load Brushes. From the "Load" window that pops up, navigate to the folder w ...
- How do I use Ali Edwards' Overlays? Can I use Microsoft Word? Do I have to have Photoshop Elements?
In order to use the overlays, you'll first need to download them to your computer and unzip them. Your computer probably came with unzip software already loaded. If not, there is a list of free unzip programs at http://www.thefreesite.com/Free_Software/Unzipping_compression_freeware/ We can ...
- How do I use the Photo Clusters and Stacked Photo Clusters?
To use the Photo Clusters, Open PSE or Photoshop. Katie has included both the .png version and the .psd version for many of the frames. You can open either the .png version of the frame or the layered .psd file - whichever you are more comfortable using. Here are instructions for both. To u ...
- How can I justify my text in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements? I want to make my text line up on each side.
In order to fully justify your text, you have to draw out a text box first. You need the text box so that PS knows where you want the boundries of your text justification to be. Here are the instructions: Directions for Photoshop (tested in PS CS3) Get the Type Tool. Click and drag out a text bo ...
- I purchased a MultiFoto Double Quickpage by Anna Aspnes. How do I use it?
These templates are just a bit different than the other layered templates you may be used to, but the skills are basically the same. Here's an easy way to use them: Open PSE or PS and open the layered .PSD file. Select File > Duplicate. This way you are working with a copy and won't acc ...
- My digital background paper is locked. How do I unlock it?
Background layers (the first layer of the layout) are always locked. You can unlock the layer by double-clicking on the word “Background” in the Layers Palette. The pop-up box will say Name: Layer 0. Click OK to rename it and it should remove the lock. Another method is to simply ...
- My photos are too large or too small to fit in the layered template blocks. How can I fix this?
For more information, check out Getting Started with Templates
- I'm trying to create a custom brush, but Edit>Define Brush is not available. How can I create the brush?
Perhaps your image is too large. Photoshop and PSE allow you to create brushes no larger than 2500 pixels square. Try resizing your image under 2500 pixels. For more information, check out HTDT? No. 8: Custom Photo Brushes
- How can I make a 12x12-inch layered template fit onto an 8.5x11-inch page?
There are two ways to use a 12x12-inch template on an 8.5x11-inch page. 1. You can resize the square template to a size that will fit (8x8-inches or 8.5-inches square) by getting the Crop Tool. Select the new dimensions in the Options Bar across the top of the editing window (at 300 ppi.) Cli ...
- How do I use a layered template?
To use a template in Photoshop Elements: Open the template. Get the Move Tool. Select a layer you want to cover with a photo by clicking on the layer in the Layers Palette. Open a photo. Still using the Move Tool, drag the photo or paper down from the editing window onto the template in the Pr ...
- How do I use the Album in a Quickpage templates by Anna Aspnes?
These kits contain a different type of quickpage than you might be used to using. To use the quickpage in PSE: 1. Open a photo and the layered quick page (.psd file) 2. Double click the photo to make it active in the Editing Window. Choose Select > All (Ctrl+A Mac: Cmd+A) to select the enti ...
- How do I load a Layer Style (.asl) file into Photoshop Elements 5.0?
Copy the .asl file. Navigate to: C: Documents and Settings>All Users>Application Data>Adobe>Photoshop Elements>5.0>Photo Creations>Special Effects>Layer Styles and paste the .asl file there. Restart Elements to see the style in Special Effects>Layer Styles If you are w ...
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