Overwhelmed? Here's Help!
Start with the Right Software
Are these programs not in your budget right now? Then be sure to check out Paint.NET, a free open-source program that is pretty darn powerful.
Where do I Shop?
Now that you have the right tools to get started with digital scrapbooking, where do you go to find digital supplies? Here are two lenses I've created to help you find the best in digital scrapbooking:-
Digital Scrapbooking Freebies - Where to Find the Good Stuff
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So, you want to know where can you get your hands on the BEST free digital scrapbooking downloads? Here is my elite list of over TWENTY wonderful links to Digi-Scrappin' sites along with a listing of freebie blogs, too! Enjoy them all and remember to...
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Links for Digital Scrapbookers
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I have a love for digital designs and I know where lots of goodies are to be found. Come along with me as I list some of my all-time favorites for you (in one easy to find place!). You'll fall in love with digitial design, too!
How Do I Know So Much?
Also, be sure to stop by the Sugarplum Paperie blog, where I share little bits and pieces of digi-scrap while I more about the ins and outs of Photoshop. Stop by and download a few goodies!
Learn by Watching
Communities for Digital Junkies!
There are some wonderful on-line communities for digital scrapbookers to go to make friends, ask technical questions and find inspiration. Here are a few of my most favorite sites!
My Scrapbook Art
A place for artists to let their creativity blossom and shine.1 point
DigiShopTalk
The hub of the digital scrapbooking community!1 point
The Digichick Forums
Because at the end of the day, we're all just chicks!1 point
Sweet Shoppe Community
A sweet place to chat about life, digi-scrappin' and Sweet Shoppe Designs!0 points
My Scrap Shop Home
A Digital Scrapbooking Community for scrapbookers of all levels of expertise.0 points
Faith Sisters
Express your faith in creative ways as you work to leave a legacy of faith.0 points
Need Some Inspiration?
I'm Done... Now What?
You've played around with your software and your new digital goodies and you've made a pretty page that you're in love with! Now what? Well, you have several options:First, I bet you're wondering just how on earth you're going to print out a 12 x 12 digital layout at home? Well, what you are looking for is called a large format printer, like this one from Epson. It can print a document as large as 13 x 19! Now you can print your layouts at the touch of a button. Another popular option--reduce the size of your layouts to 8 x 8 and print them off at home on your own printer! Or, take a copy of your pages to a popular print shop, like Kinkos or Staples, and have them print them for you.
Also, there are many websites dedicated to offering printing services for your digital photos, like ShutterFly, SnapFish, WinkFlash or PhotoWorks, to name a few. Many of these services also offer you the option of making your own photo book as well. Turn your digital scrapbook pages into your next coffee table book with the click of a button!
I highly recommend ShutterFly myself. I made a baby book for my son with my digital goodies and I uploaded it to Shutterfly's website. When my book arrived, I just about cried! It simply looked incredible. They do a wonderful job!
I also highly recommend a new site called Print My Keepsake. Their motto is "It's not a keepsake until you print it" and I agree with them 100%. I ordered a print from this company and not only is their service easy to use and very fast, my print was beautiful and I'm so pleased with the quality! If you're looking for a service to take care of everything for you, this is the one you need.
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Like this lens? Inspired to try a little digi-scrapping? Have questions? Leave a comment for me or just say hello here!
SuzeQZ wrote
I can't thank you enough! DH got me a digital camera for my birthday (he's had one forever and has THOUSANDS of pics saved) so that I could snap and scrap our vacations, holidays, etc. I have a LOT of paper supplies, but he wants me to go digi -- he says it's actually less expensive when you take into account the photos. I had NO IDEA where to start, until I found this lens! I'm so psyched to get started now.
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I'm a wife and mother of two who loves digital scrapbooking, rubber stamping, homey goodness, blogging oh--and Jesus, too! I'm married to lensmaster T...
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