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kesatterwhite
PeaNut
PeaNut 564,901
August 2012
Posts: 16
Layouts: 3
|  Posted: 1/11/2013 11:13:26 AM
Greetings All!
I recently started my hand at digital scrapbooking. My mom is really into paper scrapping, and I tried that once. It was not for me. Digital and techie stuff is more my style.
I downloaded iScrapbook for my MacBook Air. It has been a challenge so far because of technical issues with the program. Version 4 was just released on the app store, and have had problems with it since.
So, I'm considering trying PSE or CS by Adobe. Being a grad student, I get a very good discount on CS. So, I thought about starting with that one. My intent for getting iScrapbook was to get a handle on the digital thing. A template program would help with that. But, I have run into so many issues with the program. And, technical support is very slow.
Has anyone else made the switch from iScrapbook to CS?
I like the idea of quick page kits from iScrapbook. But, also want to be able to create my own in time.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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lizj
2Ps Digital Creative Team
PeaNut 242,431
January 2006
Posts: 9,895
Layouts: 539
Loc: Los Angeles
 | Posted: 1/11/2013 12:34:38 PM
I didn't know there was a scrapbooking app! If you can get a good discount on CS, I'd go for it. PSE is what the majority of digital scrappers use, and it's fine for what we do. But, a lot of the reason to use PSE over the full version is cost. You'll be able to find lots of classes and tutorials for either version. |
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stefdesign
PhotoshoPEAholic
PeaNut 307,816
April 2007
Posts: 11,977
Layouts: 857
Loc: So Cal Gal Living in NJ
 | Posted: 1/11/2013 5:41:13 PM
So glad you came by! I'm unable to help you with your particular question, but just wanted to add my 'welcome' to you, and hope when you get a little experience under your belt, you stop by here and post your layouts in the digi gallery, and join us here on the boards. As you get started, feel free to post any questions you have. We all were beginners once! Good luck- with scrapping AND graduate school! |
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kesatterwhite
PeaNut
PeaNut 564,901
August 2012
Posts: 16
Layouts: 3
| Posted: 1/11/2013 8:06:27 PM
My first big project will be putting together a scrapbook from our Disney World trip over Christmas and New Year's trip last year (2011). My mom was making one for my Hawaii trip the year before over Christmas, but said I had to do my Disney trip. LOL | |
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Janelle Miller
ttyl - I'm dancing with my daughter
PeaNut 11,777
March 2001
Posts: 11,173
Layouts: 650
Loc: unknown
 | Posted: 1/14/2013 7:18:27 AM
Welcome to digital - we're so glad you are here. I, also, cannot answer any questions you have about that particular program - like most of the scrappers here I use PSE. I'll say that I would upgrade to PS if it was cheap enough, but because I really don't have any desire to design PSE fits all of my needs. Feel free to ask questions at any time, someone is usually always around. I can't wait to see what you do. |
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kesatterwhite
PeaNut
PeaNut 564,901
August 2012
Posts: 16
Layouts: 3
| Posted: 1/14/2013 9:35:23 AM
I went ahead and ordered PSE 11 from Amazon. It was only $70. My desktop is a PC, but planning on replacing it with a Mac within the next year. So, I didn't want to pay for the full PS until I do that, since the OS will be different.
It should arrive today. So, I'll probably be trying to figure it out after installing tonight. I need to figure out about downloading, installing, and organizing the papers, fonts, kits, etc. | |
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kesatterwhite
PeaNut
PeaNut 564,901
August 2012
Posts: 16
Layouts: 3
| Posted: 1/15/2013 10:56:38 AM
PSE 11 arrived, and has been installed. I started with a few freebie kits/supplies. But, after receiving a book today I will need to start over. Luckily I didn't install too much.
I ordered "Photoshop Elements Basics & Beyond-Photo Editing-Organizing-Digital Scrapbooking" by Patty Debowski. I have some great ideas from her book now on organizing my files. So, I'll start from scratch when I get home. | |
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jmgesi
Jeepers PEApers
PeaNut 385,164
July 2008
Posts: 2,267
Layouts: 341
Loc: Northeast
 | Posted: 1/16/2013 8:08:56 AM
Welcome to digi! You'll love it. Don't forget to post your layouts when you finish some! We want to see. |
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dcrane40
PeaWee
PeaNut 577,625
January 2013
Posts: 2
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 1/16/2013 10:08:17 PM
I ordered my PSE software from amazon today so I am definately a newbie. So excited to learn how all this works. Thank you for the advice on the book and not downloading a bunch of stuff first. Please share as you learn so I can learn too. | |
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