Photoshop help

[ChristineF]

So I want to start using Photoshop for my scrapping, but have no diea where to start. I'm such a newbie that I can't even understand how to get started by using the tutorials found here.
How do I load papaers and embelishments onto a template/into photoshop?
Is there any digiscrapping for dummiens tutorials out there?

Thanks in advance.

 

[LovelyMissKait]

Which program do you have: Photoshop Elements or Photoshop CS / Photoshop CC?

 

[ChristineF]

Photoshop CC trial version for now. I'm going to buy the full version if I can get the hang of it.

 

[bcgal00]

I think one of the easiest things is to search on youtube for some vids to watch. It's so easy once you get the hang of it. I create a 12x12 document, open up bridge to view and drag over the products. I used PSE before for scrapping but felt more comfortable using PS since that is what I use for editing and I'm more familiar with it.

 

[Jjriward]

Just curious...what program do you currently use?

 

[MamaBee]

Don't forget to check out our tutorial section, too!

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/tutorials/index.php/category/getting-started/

 

[ChristineF]

I currently use MyMemories Suite to scrap.

 

[flergs]

I usually hit CTRL+N to make a new doc. Choose 3600x3600px, 300 DPI. Then just simply drag & drop your papers & ellies into it! I have a simple tut for elements but PS should also work http://www.flergalicious.com/blog/tutorials/creating-your-first-layout/

 

[flergs]

Like this:

Then you should be able to drag your pieces into that canvas & move around

 

[SeattleSheri]

Honestly the best way to learn is just to play around with the program -- you won't break anything Most of the buttons in PS tell you what they are if you hover over them. Look through the drop down menus to get familiar with the features. We do have tutorials for beginners, so I would start with those (here is a link to the "Getting Started" section for PS. I agree with the previous poster that youtube is also a good resource. Good luck! It may seem overwhelming at first, but if you consistently use it over the next few weeks, you'll get the hang of it.

 

[fifilur]

Oh, I remember when I just started trying to learn how to use Photoshop. To learn the basics of the different tools youtube is great. For specific scrapelated techniques the SSD tutorial section is awesome.

 

[ChristineF]

Thanks ladies.