Thanks for stopping by! I believe scrapbooking is all about preserving memories. Whether you’re a seasoned scrapbooker or beginner, I think you’ll enjoy what’s in store for you here at the Café. I hope to provide tips, inspiration & information about scrapbooking resources. I’ll also be available to help you tackle any challenges you may face. So, sit a spell, browse the menu categories and enjoy a “fresh cup” of inspiration in the galleries. I look forward to scrapping with you…
Last week’s post about using the Refine Edge tool got a bit long. So, today I thought I’d take it easy on you and give a quick tip about centering. Have you ever run into a situation where centering text or some other element on just a portion of a layout got tricky? By combining the power of a selection with the Move tool, you can get perfect placement every time. Within A Selection Just a quick reminder; I use…
In last week’s post about the Magic Wand tool, I talked about the importance of the settings for Tolerance. One setting I didn’t cover was Refine Edge. And guess what? Again, this is another command/option I’ve never really explained. Likely because I myself rarely use this option. I’m a bit old-school and do most of my selection touch-ups using the selection brush. I know, saying old-school is a stretch given I’ve only used Photoshop Elements (PSE) since early 2018 😊…
There are so many times when I reach for the Magic Wand tool. And I’ve talked about using the Magic Wand in a lot of other posts. One post in particular was “Masks & Wands” back in May of 2025. Any time I reference the Magic Wand tool, I always show you the settings to use. The most important setting is Tolerance. And you know what? I don’t think I’ve ever really explained why that setting is important. The Magic…
Over the years I’ve talked more than a few times about journaling. Back in September I talked about defining your “favorite reader”. Journaling isn’t always easy. I get it! I used to be horrible at it. And I readily admit, it’s still not my strong suit! Because of that, I want to help you out a little with a fun way to get some journaling done quickly. Today I’m going to show you a journaled shape technique. By using the…
I know, I know…in last week’s post I mentioned that I’ve spent weeks this year (including last week) discussing the countless ways to recolor just about anything. I really think this might actually be my last coloring tip (fingers crossed). And I promise, today’s tip is about a really quick technique to recolor glass or other transparent (translucent) elements. Transparent Color To recolor glass or other transparent or semi-transparent objects (like water, or even sheer fabric) in Photoshop Elements (PSE),…