Digital scrapbooking involves using a computer and photo software to create digital scrapbook pages. You can print these pages or store them online, and share them with friends and family. Creating your scrapbook on a computer also allows you to easily send the pages to print shops, who can make high-quality prints of single pages, or combine multiple pages into a hard-backed book. Scrapbooking is relatively easy to learn, and is very rewarding.
Instructions
1. Set up your computer. You'll need a digital camera, and a scanner for scanning in older photographs. You may also want a printer, to print your pages yourself, and CD burning apparatus, to allow you to transfer your pages onto CDs. Finally, you will need image-editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop.
2. Utilize inspirational tools such as digital scrapbooking books and magazines. These resources usually feature a range of layouts and tips, and copying sample layouts is a good way to learn put together pages before attempting your own. Most libraries will have copies of digital scrapbooking books with their craft books, and magazines are available from most newsagents.
3. Join a digital scrapbooking forum. These often contain sections where older members can sell items, or offer advice to those who are new to the craft. You can also find out about bargains and techniques, and ask any questions you have.
4. Research local classes. These can be run by educational establishments, or may be held at craft shops in your area. Usually, they involve watching a tutorial on a new technology, layout or technique, and trying it out for yourself. Your work is then emailed to you or transferred to a disc for you to take home. There may be prizes to win, and classes are a great way to meet people who also love digital scrapbooking.
5. Watch digital scrapbooking videos. These are useful for learning techniques and layouts, as well as for showing you use different photo-editing softwares and their features. Videos usually range from beginner to advanced, and cover a variety of techniques that you can use to make your scrapbooking interesting.
