Digital Scrapbooking - How to Begin
January 17th 2007 17:40
Digital Scrapbooking - How to Begin
To begin the series on digital scrapbooking, here is a list of some necessary tools
you will need to start your digital layouts.
1) A computer with memory. Not neccesarily tons of memory but you will need space
on your pc in order to open up some images that are large in size. One 12x12 digital
paper file can be 1-2 mb depending on the dpi (which is the quality of the image).
Some kits are between 10-12mb and I suggest you open what you need and keep the rest
of the graphics closed until you do.
2) A digital image editing program such as Corel© Paint Shop Pro, Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop
Elements, Ulead PhotoImpact or a digital scrapbooking program. You can find the trial
versions of these programs at their respective websites.
3) Digital photographs. You can either upload your images from your digital camera,
get a photo disc made where you have your 35mm film developed or scan images into your pc.
4) Digital Scrapbook Elements such as paper backgrounds, alphabets, embellishments, etc.
You can purchase digital scrapbooking kits at http://www.thescrapprincess.com/Digital_Scrapbook_Kits.html
Some optional tools:
5) Photo Printer & Paper. You can purchase a 12x12 printer specifically for printing out
12x12 layouts or you can opt to print out the layouts on 8-1/2x11 sheets. Whichever size
you decide to use, be sure to keep that in mind when you are creating your pages in your
digital image editing program.
Article ©2007 Lisa G. Miller, Owner http://www.thescrapprincess.com
To begin the series on digital scrapbooking, here is a list of some necessary tools
you will need to start your digital layouts.
1) A computer with memory. Not neccesarily tons of memory but you will need space
on your pc in order to open up some images that are large in size. One 12x12 digital
paper file can be 1-2 mb depending on the dpi (which is the quality of the image).
Some kits are between 10-12mb and I suggest you open what you need and keep the rest
of the graphics closed until you do.
2) A digital image editing program such as Corel© Paint Shop Pro, Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop
versions of these programs at their respective websites.
3) Digital photographs. You can either upload your images from your digital camera,
get a photo disc made where you have your 35mm film developed or scan images into your pc.
4) Digital Scrapbook Elements such as paper backgrounds, alphabets, embellishments, etc.
You can purchase digital scrapbooking kits at http://www.thescrapprincess.com/Digital_Scrapbook_Kits.html
Some optional tools:
5) Photo Printer & Paper. You can purchase a 12x12 printer specifically for printing out
12x12 layouts or you can opt to print out the layouts on 8-1/2x11 sheets. Whichever size
you decide to use, be sure to keep that in mind when you are creating your pages in your
digital image editing program.
Article ©2007 Lisa G. Miller, Owner http://www.thescrapprincess.com
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