Q & A and one small project…

I have had several inquire about digital scrapbooking since my last post.  I am going to answer a few burning questions, and then I will leave you with one last paper project.

What software do I use?

I currently use Photoshop Elements 6.  That was what was available when I purchased and I have not upgraded yet.  I am moving to CS4 here in the near future.

Photoshop Elements is great for scrapbooking.

I am hoping to do more with my photography and that is why I will convert to CS4.

How much is Elements?

I paid $80 for it.  I bought it at Costco. 

You have to remember that it is a one time fee.  No more buying and buying and buying.

Is there any other software you use?

I use Picasa from google.  It is a free application.  I use it to house all of my product.  It makes searching for it so much easier.

How do I learn to digital scrapbook?

I was lucky enough to have a couple friend teach me.

Since that time I have referred to:

Jessica Sprague and her magazines for help.

My friend also has a great help website.

Where do you buy your supplies?

I have gotten a lot for free.  They are all over the place.

Two of my favorites:

Summertime Designs and Shabby Princess

My two favorite places to purchase:

Jessica Sprague and Shabby Miss Jen

How do I print them?

I use a site called blurb.com

It works completely offline, and prints in book format.

You must commit to an entire book this way.  I print one year at a time.(that is if I ever got them finished)

I just completed Isaac’s first year, and I am so happy with the product

Once you have arranged your book, you upload it to their site and click print.  It arrives within one week.

They are reasonably priced about $1.00-$1.50 per page

You can also upload your blog to this site, and they will make a book out of it.

Here is some eye candy to make you start thinking about going digital:

…and now the project.

Last Minute Teacher gifts

so easy:

Dollar store frames

Spray painted

white cardstock

punch out letters from the scrapbook store to make a monogram

paper clips from walmart

a little hot glue

tied up with a cute bow and one of those handmade thank you cards.

SO EASY and CHEAP!!