| A number of die hard scrapbooking hobbyists have | | | | software before downloading a theme or different kits |
| taken a turn from traditional scrapbooking, by hand, to | | | | available online. |
| using software to digitally create pages. Digital | | | | Once you've mastered your software and you |
| scrapbooking is a great way to manipulate and | | | | understand the ins and outs of the product, download |
| preserve pages, working on them as many times as | | | | images while following the unspoken rules of the |
| necessary to achieve a unique look. | | | | scrapbooking community. If you truly love a download |
| This is the goal of creating pages traditionally; however | | | | make sure to give credit to the website that created |
| digital pages give you the ability to look at many | | | | the images. The same rule applies for copying a layout |
| different backgrounds and layouts before making the | | | | from an album you saw online or in a magazine. If you |
| decision to print a page. This is attractive to many | | | | copy the layout make sure to give credit to the artist. |
| enthusiasts because it eliminates waste and mess, | | | | Remember, above all, to stay organized. You will no |
| saves on money, and alleviates trips to the store. | | | | longer have the physical disorganization of supplies like |
| Pages are simply saved on the computer versus | | | | card stock and paper; however it is still possible to |
| taking up space. If all of these reasons are appealing, | | | | become disorganized. When digital pictures are taken, |
| there are a few things to think about before digitally | | | | make small notes about the day for later explanations |
| creating your first scrapbook page. | | | | and writing. You can easily go back to the notes and |
| Software is obviously the most important tool. A | | | | use them when creating pages. Make sure to keep up |
| variety of scrapbook software is available, with prices | | | | with albums and do not let them go for several |
| range starting at $45. Don't break the bank to find | | | | months. Similarly, while there are no punches lying |
| great digital software, but spend enough to have the | | | | around creating a physical mess, you also want to |
| range of creativity you desire. Prices are typically | | | | keep your computer's hard drive tidy. |
| higher on products that allow you to design your own | | | | When it's time to print your pages, there are a variety |
| embellishments. When looking online for a product, take | | | | of options available. Unless you plan on making pages |
| advantage of the trial period available and test out the | | | | outside of the traditional 12x12 scrapbook page size, or |
| product before purchase. After finding software, learn | | | | plan on card making, your best bet is to find one of |
| the simple functions first and move onto more | | | | any number of online vendors available to print pages. |
| complex functions later. Get a good grasp of the | | | | |