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tbigler
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I'm totally new at this...I love the idea of scrapbooking, have collected TONS of supplies over the years, but I never get them out because it's too much work getting them out...putting them all away. Now with a 3-year-old...I don't even dare.
Here's what's holding me back:
Opinion: My sister is into paper scrapping...and has said that digital-scrapbooking is just less personal because it isn't "hand-made." I kind of see her point...when you have a digital page & a paper page next to each-other, the paper one DOES look more "hand-made." But I honestly I don't think I would ever scrapbook if I have to do it paper. -Have any of you guys worried about this? What are your opinions about it?
I need a solution: How do you guys store/use the pages you've done? Do you just get them printed at some place like Costco or Sams like pictures? Are you printing them on cardstock? I think I would actually DO pages if I was scrapbooking digitally, but I don't want to just have them "saved on my computer"...other-wise, what's the point to having them? (Other than the creative outlet.) So how do YOU do it? (YOU being the general "you."
TIA for your comments!!
~Tara |
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dittojackson
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 | Posted: 4/4/2007 6:42:36 PM
I am new at htsi but jsut had to reply. Over the last year i have spent oodles of $$ on paper stuffs. My littel one is now 2.5 yrs and i think i have done like 3 pages. It is sooo messy and all the stuff is organized but is in piles against the livign room wall b/c i dont have a spare craftroom. Anytime i want to try to scrap my dining room table ends up covered in piles of stuff for weeks. And no layouts ever get done. I tried a digital page after taking a class thru this website.....and voila! Within an hour i have a scrapbook page...no mess, no fuss. I can play around and have a page done while my kiddo is taking a nap each afternoon. I feel very motivated when i get something DONE. Personally, i think the digital pages look cool, and are prsonalized with all the elements you buy. Same with paper stuff. Also, in my opinion, digital is cheaper. For $4 a kit, you get lots of papers, plus elements and alphabets...with rub-ons, once that letter is used, that is it, baby! Digital gives a lot fo freedom and i am having fun. I still hope to use my paper stash someday, but for now i am having fun. When i think of the hundreds of dollars i have spent on paper stuff i wanna slap myself. I have not printed anything out, but from keeping up on this site, you can upload your layouts and they can be printed singly, or into a coffe-table like book! Good luck! |
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Mommie2A*K
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I have been scrapbooking for 10 years now and just recently (January) I started digital scrapbooking. I have a room full of scrapbooking materials, you name it, I have it. I found myself buying scrapbook stuff but not scrapbooking. From June-Dec. I probably only did 3 pages.
Since January I have probably done at least 20 LO's. I love all of the possibilities that are available through digi LO's. If anything I think it brings out more creativity because you can alter colors etc.
I too must have the actual LO printed out and in an album. So when Scrapbookpictures had their big sale on 12x12 prints I took advantage of the deal and had my LO's printed. They turned out great. Now I'm sold.
I'm not quite ready to sell everything in my scraproom yet but I don't have any urges to visit my LSS.
My recommendation is to download some free trial software programs, download some free kits and give it a try.
Remember the important thing is that you scrap, whether it be paper, digital or a hybrid. We do it for the creativity and preserving the memories.
JMHO.
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duchess
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 | Posted: 4/4/2007 7:22:48 PM
I do both. But when I paper scrap, I have to take everything out and only work on scrapping (I am a quilter too). So I only paper scrap about every 2 months to keep caught up. But at night after I am done quilting or if I don't feel like quilting or something, I find myself at the computer working on a digital layout. I always feel the need to create something. Now I'm trying to do both. Paper and digital combined. And my albums have both in them, traditional pages right next to digital pages. I think they are both great. If you like it, that's all that really matters. |
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Angeltown
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| Posted: 4/4/2007 8:14:17 PM
I've been scrapbooking in some sense since I can remember. But after trying a digital last year, I'll most likely never go back to pure paper scrapping. I do some hybrid combining the two and still do some altered projects, but haven't done a single paper LO since trying digi.
To me digi scrapping is so much MORE personal that paper. I get what people say about the homemade look of paper LO's, but with digi there are no limitations on what I can create. My LO's are absolutely ME every single time.
I've been saving up until I get quite a few then printing at Costco. They have good prices & good quality. I'm getting ready to order my first hardbound digi book as a gift for a very special little Kate!  Can't wait. |
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JHsizzle
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| Posted: 4/4/2007 9:51:35 PM
Your questions are good ones and it's highly likely each of us here on the digi board who paper scrapped before have asked ourselves the same things. I know I have. Here are my thoughts:
I have a gorgeous scrapbook room in my home and probably every form of scrapbook equipment, element and paper known to man. (My friends call my room "the store" and laugh at my eccentricity when it comes to scrap-crap shopping.)
Here's the rub: I found myself shopping and collecting, and organizing and reorganizing more than I ever scrapped. It got to where I hardly ever created anything. All I did was THINK about it. I don't know if it was the idea of getting it all out (and I never thought I had enough time to really accomplish anything), or whether I just didn't want to use the pretty things I had bought. I tended to hoard them. It really was pretty pathetic, LOL!
Then I became really ill last summer, couldn't shop and started getting interested in all things online, including digi scrapping. I felt more free at the computer than I ever did with paper and adhesive because if I made a "mistake," I could just hit the undo button. I never "ruined" anything and I could use my pretty things over and over, plus I could resize them, recolor them ... you get the idea. I also had a lot of fun organizing my digital collection using ACDSee. That was every bit as cool as organizing all my stash!
Thankfully, I am much better now and I just got done organizing my albums using Stacy Julian's Library of Memories technique. I was shocked at how many digital layouts I've done in less than a year compared to the seven years I'd scrapped before then. (And yes, I print them out, using ScrapbookPictures.com. My next project is to try the Shutterfly bound books because I've heard so many good things about them.)
In fact, I probably had 10 times the layouts I'd done before. And I'm ENJOYING the process more.
I still have my gorgeous scraproom and while I've given away a lot of things to my friends and a nonprofit here in my community that can always use art supplies, I don't think I'll ever totally get rid of my paper and supplies. Ironically, I have found that hybrid scrapping (a combination of digi and paper) is what I'm enjoying the most. So it's fun to do a layout mostly digital and then add some nice textured touches (brads, ribbon, etc.).
This is very long, I know, but I could really relate to your question and wanted to share my thoughts with you. I say "go for it" with digital. At first, I felt like I was "held hostage" by my ideas about "well, it's not really scrapbooking or cool if it's not handmade." To me, the best part about what we do in scrapbooking is the art and creativity and self-expression, and I think if we allow ourselves to, we all go through various evolutions. Think of digital as one more option for you to tell your stories and create beautiful pages to help you remember important moments in your life.
And if it doesn't click for you, then don't judge yourself either way and just do what feels good. Some days I come home and feel the need to play with paper. Other days, using a digital brush or trying a new technique is heaven. It's all good, you know? HTH, Janie |
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smiley_k
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 | Posted: 4/4/2007 10:13:18 PM
I agree with what everyone has had to say so far. I have A TON of paper supplies, and as much as I enjoy paper scrapping, I simply find it too difficult to get all my stuff out. I have two young kids, and the hour or two that I MIGHT have in a day just isn't enough time to go downstairs and dig it all out. I save my paper scrapping for day (or more) crops with friends.
I started digital scrapping a little over a year ago. It took me a little bit of time to really embrace it as scrapbooking, but now I love it! I love the flexibility that it offers. I have a laptop which in terms of scrapping was the best investment I made. I leave the laptop on my kitchen counter and work on a page throughout the day as I get a chance. I love that there is no mess to clean up. I find myself being able to be more creative because I USE all my supplies (I have a tendency to hoard my paper stuff).
In terms of digi pages looking handmade...sometimes I can't tell the difference between a digi page and a paper page unless I reach out and touch it. And, because each page has a touch of "you" they can't help but look handmade. But that's my opinion. I know my extended family appreciates the digi pages a lot more because they can get a copy of whatever they want.
Anyways, these are just my opinions. But I love digi and seriously think it's worth it to at least give it a try. |
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GeneralJinjur
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| Posted: 4/4/2007 11:39:24 PM
I think we're at the same point, except that I have decided that I will go ahead and make digi pages as they fit my schedule. When I have time to go back to paper projects, I'll do some of them, too. I've been paper scrapping since 1999 and while I love it, I don't have time to rifle through supplies, spread out and create because I'm in college right now. If I can spare 20 minutes a week, I'm doing really well!
I made my first successful digi page on Sunday. This morning I printed part of it on my Picturemate to see how realistic it looked. It's great! I will be perfectly happy to have this printed big and stuff it in an album. One thing I have noticed as I was browsing sites is that the more recent designs seem to be more photo realistic. Some buttons from 2005 are clearly digital, but 2006 buttons look totally normal. So if you're after a paper look, you may want to stick with the newer designs.
I understand where your sister is coming from, but if this is what fits your life right now, it is better than not scrapping. For me, it is all about the memories and this lets me get back in the game. |
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Tiffini
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 | Posted: 4/5/2007 10:04:11 AM
I have to ditto everything that has been said so far. In fact my sister-in-law said the same thing to me about missing the "paper feel" and actually "creating" something. However. last Sunday I did 5 pages -completed! No mess to drag out, or clean up, plus I felt VERY creative because I still was placing the elements and paper on the "digi screen". I am so glad I switched (3 months now) I feel that there is so much more to learn in this hobby with the digital end while I was feeling very stagnate with the paper scene. Just know that it might be a little frustrating at first learning the various programs out there but stick with it. There are so many tutorials out there to help and this message board has been a life saver.
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nutjob
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| Posted: 4/5/2007 11:43:14 AM
Really? who gives a crap?
Do what YOU want - don't base how you create on what others will think |
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SweetPeasMom
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 | Posted: 4/5/2007 2:18:13 PM
I've been paper scrapping for almost 10 years. I love it. I wouldn't want to give it up. But I've started digi scrapping when Heritage Makers introduced it to their product line. I'm able to do things in a more timely manner until I can get to my paper scrapping. I'm in the process (came here for some ideas) of working on our cruise book from Feb. Never would have even considered starting a paper book until I've got all my other projects "caught" up. When I'm done with the project, I have it printed and bound into the books. |
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MNPeas
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| Posted: 4/5/2007 10:07:27 PM
I have to ditto everything everyone else had to say...
Accept that I have found the digital scrapbooking has helped my paper scrapbooking. I had digi for about 4 months and then went to a crop where I did a paper one. Man, it seemed that my thoughts and layout just jelled quickly, like it did on the computer.
The one thing I absolutely love about digi, is not being stuck with a plan. If I don't like something I did, I just dispose of that layer and do something else.
Lasty, currently I am printing mine at home on glossy paper in 8X8.
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tbigler
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| Posted: 4/6/2007 1:42:29 AM
Wow. Thanks for so many opinions!
Since I don't want to bore everyone with commenting on EACH post...let me just say this.
Why do I give a crap about what other people think? -I like having a creative outlet....but could choose something else. If I'm being honest, I'm doing it for my kids to enjoy in the future.
Example: I've wanted to do an adoption livebook for my daughter since she was born...she's now three, and I have lots of ideas, and everything, I just haven't done it. I think it would have a better chance of getting done if I did it digitally just becuase I can easily change things until I like it. I just don't want her to think that I didn't put as much "heart & soul" into it or "didn't want to" do it with paper. -You know? -Now that I'm actually writing this out, I see that this "fear" is a little silly because at least I would be doing it...but that has honestly been my reason for it not getting done yet.
So lots of you get your LOs printed as pictures...I hadn't heard about getting them bound. How does that work? I just thought you put them in sheet protectors in a binder or something. -Tell me more...please.
Thanks to everyone who has shared their opinions! Truely, I appreciate it! I think I AM just going to jump in and DO DIGITAL! Thanks for the support...you gals are great!
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SweetPeasMom
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| Posted: 4/6/2007 8:00:49 AM
Tara - To get them bound, there are a few ways.
With Heritage Makers, you can do it in any of the books. If you use a system like PSE or the like, you would save the entire page as a jpeg, then upload it and place it in the book (click here for image, select the image {page}, image appears, and so on). Or you could use Heritage Makers' system and create the pages in it and pretty much in the book itself, all online.
Once you are done creating the book, however you choose to do it, the company will then print and publish it for you. It is just like a book you'd buy at a book store. Your cover is even customized.
They are also looking into getting the option of having the individual pages printed so we can put them in to a scrapbook if we so choose. |
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houstonsandy
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| Posted: 4/6/2007 9:49:53 AM
Well....here is what I do with digi vs paper:
I love my paper albums...I like to make them and I really enjoy looking at them....so I continue to scrap all of my photos this way.
But! I also love digi .....its something I can create when I am short on time and just need to create something! You know the feeling....you are really in a creating mood, but you only have like an hour before you have to leave to pick up a kid from school, then fix dinner, etc etc....but in that one hour, with digi you can actually get something accomplished, and no mess to deal with! Gotta love it!
So....I use digi for a creative outlet moreso than for creating albums.
I do "fun" stuff with it.
For example: I do recipe pages digitally....size them 8x8, and my DH prints them off on his laser printer. I am making recipe albums for myself, and for gifts. Its quick, easy and fun.....
I do make some digi albums with family photos to give as gifts to relatives....those who I just know would not appreciate all the time and effort (and money) that goes into the real paper albums...you know the type.....
Lastly, I make fun little 6x6 digi pages that I take to work to hang on my locker....
I could never totally give up the paper and glue scrapping...I have far too many supplies and money invested into it at this point....and I still do enjoy it.
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googiesmom
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I didn't care about achieving the "handmade look" after I saw Rhonna's digital layouts and her amazing kits. Besides, I was going broke trying to buy all the latest and greatest papers and embellishments only to let them all sit here and collect dust. |
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***LynnG***
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| Posted: 4/6/2007 5:28:49 PM
I am slowly selling off all my paper stuff. I used to be obsessed with, loved nothing more than a visit to a scrapbook store or new goodies coming in the mail. But now i could not care less!
I print all my layouts at home on an Epson onto Epson Arhival matte paper. They look stunning (in mmy opinion LOL!!). I keep them all in albums (I have chose to go 8x8 and I much prefer it now to the big size) |
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styxgirl
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| Posted: 4/8/2007 11:10:49 AM
Well ... I actually started digital scrapping long before I ever paper scrapped. (Like wayyy back in 2000!  My DH got me a great scanner and a large format (12x18) HP inkjet printer, just for digital scrapping. That was back before it even had a name! LOL!
I didn't paper scrap becuase I couldn't bear to actually CUT a photo! LOL (You'd think I NEVER heard of duplicates! LOL!
So, a friend and I started paper scrapping together and I was hooked! But, I always was frustrated at working so long on a LO just because stuff wasn't the right size, or the wrong color! I knew with digital, the adjustments I could make would be instant and satisfying! I would be on my way instead of trying to force a paper LO that just wasn't working!
So I dabbled back into digital ... then discovered the wonderful world of digital designers and pre-made kits ... home shopping and the ability to reuse "paper" and embelishments that are often more beautiful than anything printed you could buy.
So, I do both! Often at the same time, on the same scrap page. It's for me and my family and they enjoy my pages. Most of all I am proud of any pages I work on and use my time to create. Paper or digital. And GASP! I actually keep my digital pages and paper pages in the same album too!
(I finally started using that large format printer! LOL! I print my pages 12x12 on HP Matte Photo paper and after they dry 24hrs, I put them in page protectors in an album.)
You said in your post <<But I honestly I don't think I would ever scrapbook if I have to do it paper.>>
READ THIS TWICE, OK:
Scrapbooking is about preserving your memories. You have to do what works for you. Regardless of what others think! They are YOUR memories. Preserve them as you see fit! Digital or Paper. (Or both!) Have fun with the process and enjoy it along the way.
It's like when you are an adult at the grocery store. You know that eating green vegetables is good for you. There are lima beans or green beans. You hate lima beans and you would NEVER eat them. So why on earth would you buy a case of lima beans when you know you will never eat them? Same with scrapping! Do what works for you!
You can still paper scrap with your sister. You can still digi scrap on your own. Take your laptop to crops. You'll be a trend-setter. Show people your pages. They will run their hand across the page protector to "feel" the LO's because they look "real". Because they are.
JMO! Best wishes for you!
P.S. Your 3 yo is old enough to scraq with you should you decide to do some paper scrapping. Just set her up with some stickers, paper, crayons and glue stick. And if you're daring, some kids scissors and let her go. It will keep her busy and you will be amazed at what she will create! |
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KattyZak
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| Posted: 4/8/2007 12:52:18 PM
Lots of good stuff here.
I am one of the slower ones to jump onboard because I just couldn't grasp the program, but w/the new CK magazine and a DD grasping the program better I think I am on my way! I am so excited! DD has probably done 10 pages over the weekend. {She has always been a very fast scrapper unlike me}
I worry about my stash and hope to do paper....I am such a pack rat that I have a hard time letting it go.... |
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nanaclaire
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| Posted: 4/8/2007 1:11:42 PM
I had the same reaction from my oldest son (he is 29). He said it doesn't make it personal and he likes the "hands-on" feel to traditional scrapbooking.
I told him that I just love the way digital LOOKs and that is all that matters to me. It's all in the memories we cherish and how we display them is really up to the individual. I believe that anyone looking at my digi albums will enjoy them just as much as any traditional ones.
I print mine out on premium glossy photo papers. Everyone has a different idea of what they like whether they use photo papers, cardstock (for printing), but I like the glossy ones. I print 8x8 or 8.5x8.5. I scrap in 12x12 and resize to 8x8's. I do save my finished layouts to CDs along with printing them out.
By the way, I started traditonal paper scrapping and about 2 months later discovered the digital way and fell in love with it. BUT when I first started out as paper scrapping, I dove right into it and unfortunately spent $ I shouldn't have on equipment and supplies... now it just SITS waiting for me to touch it one day. LOL Maybe I'll either sell it in a yard sale one day, who knows. I doubt I'm going to get back to it, but maybe. I keep saying I'm going to teach the grandkids how to paper scrap and they can use the stuff I have.
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tbigler
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| Posted: 4/14/2007 7:34:00 PM
You gals are the best! Thank you so much for your words of advice. I honestly feel better about it, and know that you are right...doing it digitally IS hand-made.
Thank you to all who responded with your words of advice and wisdom! And I appreciate all the TIPS too!
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SandieScraps
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| Posted: 4/15/2007 10:49:43 AM
You know, the only time I have heard the "it's not the same comment" is from other scrappers! The people who look at my books, or have received them as gifts, comment on how nice it looks, and are happy to be able to see the photos and memories. Not that it was either a paper or digital page.
And, as someone who does multiple copies of the same page (copies to grandparents, multiple kids, etc), the digital world has opened up tons and tons of time for me.
If you are more comfortable going digital, then it may be where your creative mindset is at this particular time. As long as it gets the memories on the page, then it is the right method for you!
I went to a crop a few weeks ago, and I brought my laptop instead of paper supplies. So did another woman who came -- we introduced ourselves and bonded (for solidarity, I think hee hee). We got the comments, too, until they saw how fast we were able to do pages -- and pages that looked really good! And that we were able to re-use our "supplies". Once we printed off a couple of them, and they could see how sharp and realistic the pages were, we were suddenly giving mini digi tutorials LOL. |
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tbigler
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| Posted: 4/16/2007 2:17:56 AM
I think that's what I'm going to do! I have collected tons of paper supplies for an album I've wanted to do for my daughter, but think that once I start it...I'll want to do more pages, and because it's one specific album I want it to look like it goes together...so I'm hesitant to use the supplies I DO have.
JUST the fact that I get to re-use my supplies is awesome to me! I can do and re-do the pages, and re-use all of the stuff if I come up with extra pages I want to do! I think I'm sold.
Now comes the hard part...learning all the little "tricks."
I hope that you all will be as forgiving with all my future "stupid" questions as you have been helpful here.
THANKS TO ALL!  )
~Tara
PS-Bringing a laptop to a scrap is a perfect idea. (Everyone will be jealous that you are coming in with all your supplies under one arm!) And being able to come and still scrap is great. -That was actually one other thing I was thinking of. Some friends of mine have a scrap night, and I didn't want to be left out if I did digital. Man, this just keeps getting better! |
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J_Brooke
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| Posted: 4/17/2007 11:10:41 AM
Love that we are all in just about the same boat, collected TONS of paper stuff and now really loving Digi! Me too, I took the plunge about 2 months ago and I am soooo hooked!
Hey Janie, can you give me some pointers on how you organized your stuff in Acdsee? Every time I start I just feel so overwhelmed, I think I must be doing something wrong, or I am just a major Dork (which could be the case) lol
Anyway any help would be appreciated! Brooke (in Oregon)
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CallmeNutz
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| Posted: 4/18/2007 1:10:25 AM
I do paper, digital and hybrid. When I do a digital layout I print it out as an 8x8 and then mount it to 12x12 cardstock and papers. I might add brads, etc. This way I am using up my stash of paper supplies and also using the 12x12 albums that I already have. |
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writermom1
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| Posted: 4/20/2007 7:02:02 PM
Here's the rub: I found myself shopping and collecting, and organizing and reorganizing more than I ever scrapped. It got to where I hardly ever created anything. All I did was THINK about it. I don't know if it was the idea of getting it all out (and I never thought I had enough time to really accomplish anything), or whether I just didn't want to use the pretty things I had bought. I tended to hoard them. It really was pretty pathetic, LOL!
Then I became really ill last summer, couldn't shop and started getting interested in all things online, including digi scrapping. I felt more free at the computer than I ever did with paper and adhesive because if I made a "mistake," I could just hit the undo button. I never "ruined" anything and I could use my pretty things over and over, plus I could resize them, recolor them ... you get the idea. I also had a lot of fun organizing my digital collection using ACDSee. That was every bit as cool as organizing all my stash!
Same here.
IMHO, *some* traditi-scrappers are fearful of losing the urge to *shop* - not necessarily scrap.
I also suspect that *some* viewers are of the mistaken impression that digi-scrapping is just "drag and drop" into pre-made boxes. The truth is that I've felt a lot *more* creative since realizing I could make ANY quote/text flow over a photo or WordArt to my wildest dreams. That's probably more "creative" than purchasing a pack of quote stickers or a little metal tab with words on it and putting it on a page. I can use my DD's OWN words in her quotes, not something from a book; I scan their favorite toys, trading cards, childhood storybook illustrations, personal art and use it full or transparent on pages to really capture a "feel" for personality and likes and dislikes at that age rather than simply putting some pretty Cosmo Cricket on the page alone.
I print on photo paper right here and pop them right into a page-protector and into an album. It's no different from traditional scrapping in that way except that I no longer have to plan well in advance to know which photo(s) I want printed 5x7 or 8x10. I no longer have to plan ahead to print them in b&w versus color - or maybe sepia with a blurred edge?
I can print out numerous copies to send (hardcopy or electronically) to family and friends and and upload the finished LO to a blog or gallery without need to scan.
That feels creative to me.
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sherrillgraff
PeaWee
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 | Posted: 4/8/2012 7:29:22 PM
i love using my digital studio to create scrapbook pages. I'm new here. How and where do I share my pages with you? |
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sroller
Nursie Pea
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January 2006
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| Posted: 4/8/2012 9:50:53 PM
We have a separate gallery that we post to. Under the digital heading, click on the upload project link. You do need to save your LOs as a smaller jpeg--I usually do 600x600 dpi in order to upload it. You do need to make sure you choose digital under the gallery that you want it to be seen at. Welcome to our group. |
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the_carrottop
Livin' in My Own "Pea-rivate" Idaho
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August 2003
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| Posted: 4/9/2012 12:08:23 PM
Wow...great discussion! I agree with so many points that have been brought up here.
I think that "handmade" can be kind of a relative term. Who is to say that my pages aren't handmade because I use a mouse, pen tablet, and digital supplies? My hands are still very much involved in creating my pages.
I don't know where you are in the process of learning digital scrapping, but if you feel ready to use one, a pen tablet is great at adding handmade touches. You can journal right onto your digital pages, create doodles or outlines, etc.
I agree that side by side, a traditional paper page will have better texture to it, but you can create a lot of cool, realistic effects when you digi scrap. Using blending modes, drop shadows, filters, and so on can go a long way to making your pages look more dimensional and handmade.
Also, there are many places you can send your pages away to be printed into photo books --- Shutterfly, Mixbook, Inkubook, and there are many more. You may want to check out photo book review for information on websites you can use to get them printed out.
Like another poster here, I often print my pages at home on an inkjet printer, and place them in sheet protectors inside a three ring album. Or, you can have individual pages printed out at Persnickety Prints, Scrapping Simply, Shutterfly, or Costco. You really have a lot of options to choose from. |
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megascraper
BucketHead
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March 2007
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Loc: Utah
| Posted: 4/10/2012 10:22:16 AM
I wrote an entire article on this very subject on my blog - 10 Reasons to Go Digital. I find it interesting that a some paper scrappers can be a little--well, snotty about it. Like, "oh, if it's not with paper, its not REAL scrapbooking," As if 90% of digital scrappers weren't once paper scrappers! (Is anyone else bothered that even here on Twopeas, the forum for digital scrapbooking is NOT under the Scrapbooking pull down menu?) Do what you want. Do what's right for you. Some people ARE better with paper, but I am just not one of them. I have so many more options, and my pages in digital have MORE pictures, MORE journaling, and MORE personality than anything I ever did on paper. But digital isn't for everyone--I get that. But it's STILL REAL SCRAPBOOKING!!! |
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emily a
2Ps Digital Designer
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October 2007
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Loc: tennessee
 | Posted: 4/11/2012 8:27:20 AM
wow...great thread. hello everyone! come out and play more often!!
i too, have always been a paper shopaholic...but i don't have time to scrap. i make little things here and there with my supplies, but most have nothing to do with scrapbooking. i know, it is sick.
digital is every bit as personal, creative and not everyone can do it. maybe that is why them that don't know how...poo poo it.  they should open up their minds to something new and realize how digital and paper together = spectacular creations. thus...hybrid scrapping. look at the wonderful projects in the gallery. i wish that i did not need to sleep...i could use those hours for scrapping and could be a contender.
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Aussiekat
StuckOnPeas
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August 2007
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| Posted: 4/11/2012 10:01:02 AM
Just reading through this thread - wow, it's been around for a while, hasn't it? LOL
I think the "what's better or more "real" - traditional or digital?" is a question that will continue to be asked. I'll admit it. As a paper scrapper, I didn't even know digital existed - until I happened to come across Two Peas while searching for something else (a traditional item). Now, that was a few years ago, and now the digital industry is blossoming into something quite unique.
The comments about real or not, IMHO, really do come down to what you want your pages to be. Some people love the tactile aspect of traditional pages and being able to run their hands over elements, feeling the textural differences ... while others don't. I'm in the "don't" category ... well, kinda. I love the LOOK of texture, dimension, etc., but I'm a bit of a geek ... so digital is for me. I love experiementing with layers, blending, shadows - all things that I coudln't do via traditional methods. I love art jouranling - digitally ... but wouldn't know where to begin (technically) if I explored that avenue traditionally.
Memories. That's what it's all about for me ... traditional or digital, it's "real" if it means something to me and the family members that I create for. |
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emily a
2Ps Digital Designer
PeaNut 339,859
October 2007
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Loc: tennessee
| Posted: 4/11/2012 12:24:36 PM
Just reading through this thread - wow, it's been around for a while, hasn't it? LOL
hahahahahahahaha. i just noticed the dates. that just shows you how oblivious i am lately. i was thinking to myself, wow, alot of folks on the forum lately. hahahahahahahaha.
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Gennifer
Biting my tongue.
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April 2003
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| Posted: 4/12/2012 1:24:40 AM
In my mind, having an image of a 3D element is no different or less real than having a silk flower, or a picture of my child.  |
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