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 When I move a photo or papers to my scrapbook layout, it turns black and white.
When this happens, it usually means that the canvas (New document) was created in Greyscale instead of RGB. Create a new blank canvas making sure that a color mode is checked.
- How can I change the size of a brush?
With the Brush selected, use the [ key (left square bracket) to make the brush size smaller. Use the ] (right square bracket) key to make the brush size larger. Pressing the key multiple times will make the brush size change in increments.
- I purchased a brush set. In the preview, the brushes are in color, but when I downloaded it, the brushes are all black. How do I change the colors?
If you are purchasing a brush set, these are the digital equivalent of rubber stamps. They are in colors on the preview because the designer "stamped" them in color. These come as both .png files and an .abr brush file. The .png files are usually in black on a transparent background. You can ...
- How can I see larger images of my (ABR) Brushes in Photoshop or PSE (Elements?)
- When I double-click on the downloaded products they don't open in Photoshop or Elements. How can I open them in the software?
Open Photoshop or Elements. Select File > Open from the Menu bar. Use the Look in: box to browse your computer for the unzipped file. Select the file and click Open. This brings the file into the editing window of your software. (Note: all of our products are delivered as zip files and must ...
- How do you use guides in Photoshop or Elements 9?
Watch this video to learn how to use guides in Photoshop or Elements.
- How do you use guides in Photoshop or Elements 9?
Watch this video to learn how to use guides in Photoshop or Elements.
- What's the difference between Brushes and Stamps in your Brushes-n-Stamps sets?
A Photoshop Brush is an ABR file that contains images that you can use to sweep across your digital page (like a paintbrush) or stamp to transfer the image (like a rubber stamp.) You'll use the Brushes-n-stamps sets just like brushes. Instead of sweeping them across your page like a paintbru ...
- How can I put a drop shadow under acrylic (transparent) elements?
Here are designer Pattie Knox's instructions for placing a drop shadow under acrylic (transparent) elements: 1. Create a duplicate of the acrylic element. (In PS you would right click and choose "Duplicate Layer". 2. Drag the duplicate layer UNDERNEATH the original layer in the Layers palette an ...
- When I try to open your products in Photoshop or PSE, I get an error telling me it's the wrong type of file. How do I open the products?
Chances are, when you receive this message, you have forgotten to unzip the file before opening it in your software. All of our products are delivered as zipped (compressed) files and must be unzipped before importing them into Photoshop, Elements, Word or any other software. You will receive an ...
- How can I change a title on a layered template?
You can hide the template title by clicking the Layer Visibility icon. It looks like an eyeball on the left side of the title layer in the Layers Panel. (Click it again if you want the title to show again.) Then you can get the Type tool and type out a new title or use alphas to create a title b ...
- How can I make something smaller in Photoshop or Elements?
To resize an image, open it in Photoshop or Elements. Get the Move tool. Click on the image layer to select it and then press Ctrl T (Mac: Cmd T) to get the transform controls. This places a box around the image. Move your cursor over the to corner of the image and click on the ...
- How can I save a file that has transparent parts?
When you use a clipping mask, photo block, or make an extraction you may want to save the resulting image. The image will have both opaque and transparent sections. To save the file while preserving the transparency, select .PNG as the file format. The image will be flattened, but the transparen ...
- How can I resize a 24x12-inch template to make 2 12x12-inch pages?
First, save the 24x12-inch layout as a layered psd file. Now select Layer > Flatten image. Get the Crop tool. In the Options bar, choose 12 inches by 12 inches at 300 pixels/inch for the dimensions. Draw out a square to encompass the left side of your layout. Confirm the crop. This ...
- How do I load fonts into Photoshop or Photoshop Elements?
Installing a font on your computer makes it available to you in Photoshop and Elements. There is no need to load it into the software. Select the Type tool and make your font selection from the Options Bar across the top of the screen. Any font installed on your system is available there.
- How can I delete part of a Layered Template when there is a title or element I don't want to use?
When you are working with a layered template, there are sometimes items included that you'd rather not use. For example, some templates have labels for photos or titles that you don't want to see in your final page. To remove these items from a layered template, locate the Layers Panel at the bo ...
- How can I download the products I bought into Photoshop or Elements?
All of our products are delivered as zipped (compressed) files and must be unzipped before importing them into Photoshop, Elements, Word or any other software. You will receive an error message if you try to open them in your software without unzipping them. Your computer probably came with unzi ...
- How can I open a .psd file?
The .psd file format is a graphics or photo file created in Adobe Photoshop or Elements. It can be read by both Mac and Windows computers using image editing software. Programs that read .psd files include (but are not limited to): Photoshop, Elements, Paint Shop Pro, PhotoImpact, and GIMP. Pic ...
- How can I install a font into Photoshop or Elements?
Any font that is installed on your computer is available to you in Photoshop or Elements. You do not need to install a font into the software in order to use it. Install fonts on your computer using instructions for your Operating System. Get the Type tool in Photoshop or Elements and choose th ...
- How can I change the text on a template?
Get the Type tool. Double-click the text thumbnail in the Layers Panel. This looks like the letter T surrounded by a box. This highlights the text. You can change the font, font size, and color in the Options bar across the top of the editing window. Begin typing your new words. Confirm the tex ...
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