There’s lots of power in the menus of Photoshop Elements – here are three essentials that will help you get through your first few layouts: See my favourite things in the Digi Scrap HQ Store at Amazon. I am an Amazon affiliate so may receive a commission if you make a purchase.

Marquee Tool Want to cut out your photo to fit into a frame? Want to cut your paper into a strip? You need the marquee tool! The marquee tool creates a selection. Selections can be used to modify your photographs or digital scrapbooking elements in lots of different ways. One common way you’d use a… [Continue reading]

Text Tool Want to add journalling to your layout? Need to add a photo caption or date? The text tool is what you need! The text tool in Photoshop Elements is similar to what you see in your Word Processor. This video walks you through the options you can use for your text. Text tool… [Continue reading]

The Photoshop Elements toolbox can be overwhelming- but you’ll be thankful that you don’t need to know how to use all of them to get started digital scrapbooking. I’m going to run you through the only four tools you need to start digital scrapbooking. If you use a template you may even be able to… [Continue reading]

 Want to move your photos, embellishments and papers around on your scrapbook page? Get moving with the move tool! The Move tool on the upper left of the toolbox is the default tool when you begin using Photoshop Elements. If you find it’s not selected click on the arrow icon or press V on the… [Continue reading]