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Digital Scrapbooking FAQ

Are you new to digi-scrappin’? You’re not alone! Below are some frequently asked questions about digital scrapbooking. If you have a question and you don’t find it on this page, please send me an email and ask away! I’ll do my best to answer your email as quickly as possible, AND add the question and answer to this page.

What is Digital Scrapbooking?
It is everything that traditional paper scrapping is – photos, elements, papers, journaling – but instead of using paper and stickers and glue, everything you place on a “page” is in digital format. You create the layout on your computer with software that allows you to work with digital elements, papers and your photos.

If you are new to digital scrapbooking, prepare to be amazed at what is out there for you to use for a digital layout. If you use it in the paper world, there is a very good chance that it has been re-created for digital. A couple of examples.

Papers:

Elements:

Now, remember – while they LOOK like their paper/fabric counterparts, the items shown above are actually DIGITAL items. The papers are 12×12 size JPGs. The elements are in PNG format. These items are from Amy Bleser’s “Flowers For Mom” kit, found at Digital Freebies, ACOT, and PolkaDotPotato.

What do I need in order to scrapbook digitally?
You’ll need software that allows you to open a variety of file types, ike jpg, png, and psd, to name a few.

A few such software programs are Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PhotoShop Elements, PaintShopPro, and PhotoImpact. I personally use PhotoImpact because it’s what I started using way back when I began as a web designer. If you’d like a robust program without spending a LOT of money, I’d recommend either PhotoImpact or PhotoShop Elements.

What is a kit? What is an element pack? And alpha?
Again, just like the paper counterparts, digital kits, elements and alphas are items you would use to build your scrapbook page. They simply come in digital format. Most digital kits include papers, elements and often an matching alpha. A lot of digital designers are packaging their kits in separate packs, so you can often purchase JUST the paper, or JUST the elements.

Digital papers usually are in JPG format

Digital elements and alphas usually are in PNG format.

What are jpgs, pngs, and psds?
These are file names that you’ll find often when you begin digital scrapbooking.

JPGs are files that are compressed, flattened. Most digital scrapbook papers are in JPG format.

PNGs are files are not flattened, and have transparent backgrounds. Most elements are in PNG format, so that you can layer a button on top of a flower on top of a bow (just an example). Quick Pages, or previously designed layouts, are often in PNG format.

PSDs are layered PhotoShop files. If you use PhotoShop or PhotoShop elements, you will have the option of saving your layout as a PSD file. If you do so, you’ll be able to open it back up and change the layers, adjust the layout, etc.

I’ve seen some templates for sale, but I don’t know what they are exactly, or how to use them?
Templates are a pretty unique item, specific to digital scrapbooking. They are like sketches, but more “interactive”. Many of the templates for sale are in PSD format, which comes with what are called “layers”. Each layer is a specific item on the layout. A flower, a box, a place for a picture – all of these layers are generic in a template, but can be replaced with your own unique papers, photos, and elements.

If you have the ability to open PSD files, you should definitely download a few templates and try them out. For more info on how to use a template, check out these tutorials:

I want to start a page from scratch. How do I do that?
Ok, this is a rather involved question, and I would love to do a step-by-step tutorial for you. However, there really is no need for me to do so, because there are several great tutorials already written. Here are a couple of links:

I want to get started, but I don’t want to spend a lot of money until I know if this will work for me. Can I get free digital scrapbook supplies to play with?
Oh yes – digital scrapbook designers are some of the most generous people you’ll ever find. Here are some links to sites where you can download “freebies”.

I can’t wait to send some of these fantastic designs to my sister. Can I just email them to her?
No. No. and No. In fact, it’s called “piracy” when you share your digital scrapbook files with someone else. Even if you got it for free, it’s not ok to send digital scrapbook files to someone else. For more information about digital piracy, click HERE.

How do I print my layouts?
There are a lot of options for printing. Click HERE to check out a list of links for both individual printing and hard-bound book printing options.

Are there any tutorials online that offer more in-depth instructions?
Oh yes, and here are some links to sites with tons and tons and TONS of tutorials! Many are free, some can be purchased, but you won’t be hurting for tutorials with these links.

ScrapGirls.com has quite a few e-books and video tutorials for sale in their shop. Here is a quick list of what they offer:

Can I take classes online, or in my area?

You bet! Here are a list of links to sites that offer online classes.

Online:

And some classes can be found in your area, often at your local scrapbook store. Here are links to a few “Local” Classes:

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