Free Computer Scrapbook Tutorials - Advanced Level

Using Masks with a Filmstrip Template - fill in the sections! This is the way to create images within images and fill in all the segments to create art. Masking is a wonderful technique using layers to frame parts of your image, and 'cut away' the other parts; similar to paper piecing. (Using Masks with a Filmstrip Template by Nancy Shaw)

Dealing with Distracting Backgrounds - let's filter them out. Ever take the perfect photo just to notice later that there's an orange garbage pail in background? Here's a way to blur them into a faded backdrop, and allow the focal point to take center stage. (Dealing with Distracting Backgrounds in Photos using Adobe Photoshop Elements by Roseanne Miske)

Creating Brushes in Photoshop Elements - it's almost like creating your own stamps. In this technique you'll learn how to take a photo image and turn it into a 'stamp' for your scrapbooks. This "brush" as it's called, will then be something you save, and can use forever. (Creating Brushes Using Photoshop Elements by Ronnie McCray)

Creating Spirals - this is great for backgrounds or accent embellishments. You can see a "spirograph" similarity with this technique. The projects and color choices you can make once you learn the basics of the process are endless. I'd like to make this, cut it out, and then put it on a card with a popdot! (Spirals - a Photoshop Tutorial by Janee)

Using the Color Wheel - making informed decisions. Using the color wheel is not an overly complicated topic, but it is a fine point in scrapping for advanced scrappers. (Using the Color Wheel by Scrapbook Elements)

Antique Gold Text - here's something very special. This technique gives the illusion of embossed or raised letters. You almost think you could feel them. (Antique Gold Text by Janee)

Creating Inked Edges - for photos and embellishments. Just because we're going digi doesn't mean we have to give up our favorite looks. You can create the inked edges look in PSE, and use it around all of the elements in your layout! (Easily Add Inked Edges to Your Photographs and Embellishments in Photoshop by Cheryl Barber)

Placing a Charm on a Ribbon - similar to the look of a buckle. Here's a great way to add virtual embellishments that look so real! Of course, once you learn this technique you can use any color ribbon and any shape for the charm. I love the idea of a heart charm with red and pink ribbon for a Valentine's Day layout! (Charm Suspended on a Ribbon by Christina Blomberg)

Burned Edges - they even look hot. This tutorial teaches you how to create multi-colored edges with the illusion of having been burned. The edges even look crispy! This may be the perfect frame for your photo, depending on the look you want. (Burned Edges by Janee)