Scrapbooking with Photoshop Elements (eBook)

Today's advancements in digital technology are transforming thetraditional art of scrapbooking. With a computer, digital camera,scanner, ink-jet printer, and Photoshop Elements--Adobe'spopular digital imaging software for home users--you have all theingredients you need to create a truly astounding and unforgettablescrapbook. But learning how to use these tools can be intimidating.In Scrapbooking with Photoshop Elements: The CreativeCropping Cookbook, digital scrapbooking trainer Lynette Kentdistills the information you need to know about choosing andsetting up the hardware you need. She also shares professionaldesign secrets and introduces you to the vast range of artisticpossibilities that emerge when you use Photoshop Elements. Thispractical and friendly guide demystifies the technical topics andleads you step-by-step through dozens of inspiring examples.Inside, you'll find:* Professional advice and principles for coherent design* Shopping lists to help you choose the right tools* Creative ways to enhance photos with Photoshop Elements* Artistic techniques you can't perform with scissors and glue,such as turning a photo into a sketch or painting, and creatingtype that is filled with a photo* Tips for producing special text effects and customizing clipart and backgrounds* Innovative ideas for making better photos for yourscrapbooks* Instruction on how to set up pages for printing andarchiving* Handy tear-out recipe cards that outline key steps from thebook's projects* Secrets for getting the most out of your digital camera,scanner, and ink-jet printer* Essential information on preserving your images through digitalarchivingBonus! You also get exclusive coupons for savings on digitalscrapbooking products.