Elements

Welcome to Scrappers’ Workshop Photoshop Elements
Tutorials

These tutorials are for Elements only – they were created with
PSE 5, but should be useful for PSE4 and PSE6 also.

My First Layout with PSE6

Just installed the program and don’t know what to do next?
 This tutorial will walk you through your first layout, and
teach you all the basics of digital scrapping with PSE6 in the process!
Click here or the preview
to open the PDF file.

How to Change Color to Black and White in PSE

Quick and easy, and great results for all images! Don’t settle for
limp, washed out black and white conversions anymore! Click here or the preview
to open the PDF file.

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These tutorials include instructions for use in Photoshop or
Photoshop Elements – they may vary by version, but you should be able
to follow them with most versions of either program.

Add Spot Color to B&W

Add some zip to your Black and White photos with SPOT
COLOR! We will show you how to turn your color photo black and white, then add in spots
of color to make the details pop! Click here
or the preview to open the PDF file.

How to Make a Cast Shadow

Don’t rely on the usual drop shadows – use this
tutorial to make realistic shadows that make your elements stand up off
the page! Click here or the preview
to open the PDF file.

How to Go Out of Bounds

Taking your photos out of their frames is the latest cool effect! Learn
a simple technique to make your images POP out of your layouts. Click here or the preview
to open the PDF file.

How to Hang Things on Ribbons

Whether you want to hang a charm, or thread a ribbon through the hole
on a tag, this tutorial will show you how to do it quickly and
realistically. Click here or the
preview to open the PDF file.

How to Pop-Up a Photo

Have a busy photo whose subject is lost in the clutter?
Here’s one way to point out the important part of your
image.. Click here or the
preview to open the PDF file.

How to Use Layout Templates

Templates can save you time and spark your creativity! Learn how to use
both layered and un-layered templates to scrap quickly. Click here or the
preview to open the PDF file.

How to Change a Gradient

Sometimes you want something different than what is available in the
PS/PSE gradient palettes – here’s how to get what
you want! Click here or the
preview to open the PDF file.

How to Make See-Thru Type

Can’t find the right alpha? Try this technique for
see-through type, sure to get attention for your layout! Click here or the
preview to open the PDF file.

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Scrappers’ Workshop or another hard-working designer, and we
appreciate your respect for our efforts by not sharing these files.
When you want to share your new knowledge with your newsgroup or
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itself.

Happy Scrapping!