How do I dive into digital scrapbooking?
Digital scrapbooking has never been easier! As long as you have a basic photo-editing program and are familiar with it, you’re ready to begin.
Candi Gershon, a contributing editor, has a lot to say on this subject.
The easiest way to start is to use a digital kit. You’ll be able to create a quick layout while you familiarize yourself with your photo-editing program. You can find tons of freebies online.
I’m a 12x12” scrapbooker, so I start out by opening a blank document that’s 12x12” and 300 dpi. Then I add photos to my blank canvas—simply open the photo file and drag the image into your work document—and resize them as needed.
Next comes the fun part—adding the “paper.” Choose a pattern. Open the file and then drag that paper onto your canvas. Add embellishments using the same drag-and-drop process. Once you’ve placed all your pieces, play with the order of the layers (under the Layer menu, choose Arrange then Send to Back) to make sure your photos are visible and things are where you want them. Layers in a digital file are just like layers on your page. Each item you add to a layout should be its own layer.
Start slowly and experiment. Before you know it, you’ll have the confidence you need to take it to the next level and try some of the more advanced techniques.
Continued on Page 12: Photos With Clashing Colors More to check out:
Discover our favorite techniques
Learn scrapbooking basics
Find pet page ideas |
subscribe today 
