Digital Scrapbooking And Digital Photography - A Match Made In Heaven

Lisa Walstad

 

Scrapbooking has never been as easy as it is now!

Creating scrapbook pages is one of America's favorite hobbies. What's not to love about documenting the lives of the ones we love and capturing their very special memories? Even those who are not scrapbookers themselves love to look at finished scrapbooks - oohing and awing over the photo's, cute embellishments and the neat papers used to create these one of a kind keepsakes.

And now there's a new way to scrapbook that arrived on the scene a few years ago and it's really taking off! Digital scrapbooking, or as it's sometimes called… computer scrapbooking, is catching on fast. And traditional paper scrappers as well as those who have never scrapbooked before are loving it.

It still incorporates all the favorites of scrapbooking while eliminating a lot of the not so favorite aspects of the craft. When you use your computer to create your scrapbook pages, you no longer have all of the mess and clutter that traditionally was a part of scrapbooking with paper.

Here's just a few of the benefits of computer scrapbooking that I could think of:

No more tiny pieces of paper lying around, getting stuck in all the nooks and crannies of your scrapping area.

Glue getting stuck everywhere - a thing of the past.

Having stacks of scrapbook paper, embellishments and tools lying around - nope.

Your scrapping area is now anywhere your computer can go.

You can move your photo's and page elements all over the place without ever having to start over.

When your done scrapbooking for the day, you don't have to put everything back; only to have to drag it all out again the next time you decide to scrapbook.

You can shop for new digital scrapbooking supplies in your jammies, online; anytime of the day.

You can share your beautiful scrapbook layouts with Grandma, Mom and your best friend with the click of your mouse.

You can even have your finished page layouts printed into a hardcover coffee table book if you want.

Digital scrapbooking supplies are so much more affordable and you can use them over and over.

I'm sure you're getting the idea by now. Another really nice benefit is being able to take your digital photo's right off your digital camera and into your scrapbook pages. No fuss, no printing first. You can resize your photos to fit your scrapbook pages right inside your scrapbooking software.

And speaking of your digital pictures; imagine being able to erase that big pimple off your teenagers face or magically losing a few pounds by using your image editing software. Priceless!

And if you're the kind of person that doesn't consider yourself very creative, there's even help for you! Pre-made digital scrapbooking layouts can be found online. All you need to do is add your photos and a little personalized journaling if you want, and it's done. Your family and friends will think that you are a scrapbooking genius.

If you can't bear letting go of all your paper scrapbooking supplies, there is good news. Many people are combining both paper and digital scrapbooking to create one of a kind layouts. The term for this is hybrid scrapbooking.

So what are you waiting for? Go get started! Digital scrapbooking is so much fun. Just be careful, because this is one hobby that can become quite addicting very fast!

Lisa is a digital scrapbook product designer and owner of several digital scrapbooking websites. Please visit http://www.digiscrapclub.com for digital scrapbooking papers, embellishments, pre-made layouts and coordinated kits. And for some great free digital scrapbooking stuff go to http://www.digitalscrapbooking-free.com. Lessons and tutorials are also available. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lisa_Walstad

Baby Girl Scrapbooking Kits

Tracy Ballisager 

 

For the old fashion photo album, it does take time, patience, or creativity to pull together a masterpiece. A scrapbook, on the other hand, is something that can be stressful, take time, and quite frankly, isn't for everyone. So, what do you do if you really want a scrapbook but you don't want to put in the work ? You buy a baby girl scrapbooking kit. And don't worry; there are options to choose from!

Pre-Made Book

Chances are, you're reading this because you're not sure you have what it takes to create a handmade scrapbook.

Your local craft stores and the internet do sell premade scrapbook kits that are more like completed books with very little work left to do. Here, you just have to print out your photos and have them ready. The book is already completed (every page is stuck together and embellished) and you just have to add your photos. It's a simple way to get a scrapbook made without all of the work.

Pre-Made Pages

If you're semi- creative, but not as patient, this option may work for you. Instead of purchasing a completely finished book, you can buy completed pages at craft stores. The baby girl scrapbooking kits have everything you need to complete the page, all you have to do is insert your photos and put the pages in a book. This option requires a little more work on your part, but definitely doesn't cause a huge mess.

Go Digital

If the thought of tape and cardstock makes you want to cringe, then head for the computer. Many photo sharing sites offer digital scrapbooking kits. This means that you get to pick all of your options on the computer (including theme, photos, text, etc.) and then the company prints it, binds it, and ships it to you! A few hours at the computer will totally pay off!

Completely Personalized

Some companies now offer completely personalized books to fit your needs. Instead of you purchasing a baby girl scrapbooking kit that requires work, tape, and time, this option lets you pick a design and theme and someone else creates the book for you. The price is usually a little higher, but the work is uncanny and it will be wonderful to look at such a masterpiece knowing you didn't have to do the work!

Your options for baby girl scrapbooking kits are endless. Just put into perspective the time that you really want to spend and go from there.

Tracy Ballisager is a stay at home mum. To read more on baby scrapbooking go to http://www.babyscrapbooking-ideas.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tracy_Ballisager