I thought I’d point out some of the pros and cons to Digital Scrapbooking vs the Traditional:
Digital Scrapbooking:
Pros:
-Cost effective, you don’t have to worry about screwing up and wasting products since you can usually undo most errors.
-Easy to share with anyone who has a computer and internet connection.
Cons:
-If you don’t have your digital scrapbook(s) safely backed up in a few places, you could lose it all with just a hard drive crash.
Traditional Scrapbooking:
Pros:
-It is fun and relaxing to craft with your hands and actual, physical mediums.
-Makes a better gift IMO than the digital variety.
-Much more fun as a group project than the digital variety, is more of a means of socializing.
Cons:
-A physical scrapbook will inevitably wear out over a long enough time period. Some maintanence will be required as time moves on to keep it in good condition.
Scrapbook.com has a large variety of digital scrapbooking products.
I just adore Noell Hyman’s Paperclipping Blog. I love to watch her videos, readu up on her digital tutorials, and see the great layouts she makes. Be sure to visit soon!
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They have a fantastic assortment of photo book options, designs, etc. as well as dozens of other creative photo gifts and cards. I’ve already ordered my first photo book (so easy) and the quality is SUPERB. Check them out, and get free shipping on your first order with coupon code MYFIRSTORDER at checkout.
Happy Creating!
I found a super-cool, and very basic, tutorial on Digital Scrapbooking at Scrapbooking Hobbyist Store for those that are just getting started with digital… or those of you who think you might want to try…
Here are seven tips for digital scrapbooking beginners.
1- Learn how to crop and resize proportionally. The biggest mistake I have seen with beginners is resizing pictures disproportionately. When you crop or resize your photos you don’t want your photos to get distorted. Tip for Photoshop : Hold down the shift key as you resize and it will keep your photos proportional. Tip for Paint Shop Pro: Hold down the alt key as you drag the corner and it will keep your photo proportional.
2- Learn how to use the layer palette. Learning how to work with layers is the hardest part of learning how to digital scrapbook. Start with working on small projects with just a few layers. Practice moving each layer in front or in back to get the hang of things. If you are using Paint Shop Pro you can just click on the layer to select it. For some people Paint Shop Pro is an easier program to start off with because it is easier to select the layers and move them around. If you are using Photoshop, you will need to look at the layer palette to select the layer you want to move. Tip for working with layers: Name your layers. Go to Layer Properties and type in a name for your layer so you don’t get confused. For example, if you have a green ribbon, name the layer green ribbon instead of Layer 3. Naming your layers really helps if you are working with a lot of layers.
3- Adjust your drop shadows…
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Even if you’re not a scrapbooker, you are likely to find helpful and interesting tips to liven up your photographs or create those artistic effects you’ve admired.
Check out 5 great digital photo editing tips at Squidoo.com.
If you’re thinking of dabbling in digital, you’ll want to check out these 5 simple tips from BestScrapbookTips.com:
Now we’ll learn how to digital scrapbook in 5 easy to follow steps. These 5 steps should make it a lot easier for you to get started in digital scrapbooking. Providing you’ve got the basic computer skills, but seeing that you’re reading this on the internet I assume that will not be a problem. And if it is just ask your children and they’ll know how to do it all.
1. Get a scrapbooking software or photo shopping software
This is a step you really can’t just speed past because a good piece of scrapbooking software can save you hours upon hours of learning and can make the difference between a successful digital scrapbook or a failed digital scrapbook. You’ll have to choose wether you’ll invest in a piece of scrapbooking software or some piece of photo shopping software. For both there are free and paid versions each with their own advantages and disadvantages.
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