Scrapbooking

=Digital Scrapbooking=

Digital Scrapbooking has become very popular in the last few years. There are advantages to digital scrapbooking over the more traditional type of scrapbooking. Robin Michelle King's article, "[|The Advantages to Digital Scrapbooking]", lists some of those advantages.

There are various choices in imaging software that offers you the options to create the types of digital products that you can be proud of. A few of these are Photoshop Elements by Adobe, Photoshop by Adobe, Paint Shop Pro, Scrapbook Factory, Creative Scapbook Assistant by HP. and Corel Draw. There are also some offers on the web for free software that can be used for digital scrapbooking.

Steps for creating a great digital scrapbook.
1. Plan your basic layout. This can be done on paper or using a computer.

2. Identify the elements that you are wanting to make yourself.

3. Identify what images, backgrounds that you will need to find.

4. Decide if any of your images need to be cropped or changed in any way.

5. Do a review of all your scrapbook materials and assess the overall look.

6. Take your time using the computer software. Don't get frustrated or spend too much time trying to be perfect with the design. Enjoy it!