If you are new to digital scrapbooking, you might have some questions about the supplies that you can purchase, download or create. Let's have an overview of what is a scrapbooking kit.
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Gold Star – Mireille
This time, I wanted to introduce you a very long time member of the Campus. It seems like I have known Mireille since such a long time. Since English is not her first language, the article below is a translation and re-write of her story she sent me in French (yeah, you might have guessed that French is also my first language).
6 ways to be nice to the Earth
Digital scrapbooking, by its very nature, will be an Earth-friendly alternative to traditional paper scrapbooking since it does not rely on physical products that need to be manufactured, that can generate waste and often require trips to a store to purchase them. So, if you are scrapbooking digitally, you are already doing something nice to the environment. How can we emphasize that even more?
When to use a double-page
When you are creating scrapbook layouts, one would typically work on one page at the time, gathering photos, stories and elements on that page. However, there are times when one page is not enough. That is when you get the opportunity to create a double-page that would appear as one unit when printed in a book. Let's have a look at various situations that could require a double-page.
Fun with titles
Typically, a scrapbook page will include a title. It is not mandatory but it is quite common. But what kind of title could you use? In fact, the decision is made difficult mainly because there are so many possible options that it is hard to pick only one. Sometimes, we have certain preferences and tend to use the same type of title, but there are many more. How about exploring new ideas for your next project?
Featured Resource – Pixel Scrappers
Whether you are a digital scrapbooker, a card maker or creating other types of graphics projects, you might be on the lookout for supplies. Although you might be able to create most elements yourself (especially if you are using the tutorials in the Campus), sometimes you want to get something completed fast, or you might just want to get inspired by ready-made supplies. A couple of years ago, I discovered a site that is friendly and offers great supplies, for free!
How to use scrapbooking templates
A few weeks ago, another post was explaining how to use PSP templates as they are available in recent versions of PaintShop Pro. However, digital scrapbookers have a wide array of possible layered templates available in various online stores. Let's have a look at how they are used with PaintShop Pro.
Gold Star – Ann
This month, we are meeting someone who calls herself "our biggest fan". She has been a member in the Campus since 2015. She has recently discovered the scripts in Paintshop Pro and is having a lot of fun with them!
Folding a Ribbon the Right Way
Ribbons (or tapes) are common elements in digital scrapbooking kits and layouts. If you have straight ribbons, you might want to use them in a different way, and fold them to create various elements. Folding a ribbon is more than just layering two pieces to make them "look" folded. An incorrect fold will often give an odd look, even if the viewer is not certain what is wrong. Let's see how you can fold a straight ribbon the right way.
When to transition to digital scrapbooking?
Traditional scrapbooking has many adepts, and there is so much available as far as tools, products, and ideas to create wonderful scrapbook projects. In addition, a lot of traditional scrapbookers enjoy the manual tasks, the tangible goods, and the various textures that their pages have. Not everyone would enjoy digital scrapbooking and it is ok, however, for some, transitioning to digital might be an option to continue enjoying their favorite hobby.
