1. Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking
Clovis Adult Education
Michelle Moore, January 2012

2. Digital Scrapbooking Methods
To scrapbook digitally, you will need:
To scrapbook digitally, you will need:
Digital pictures
Digital scrapbook paper
Digital embellishments; including alpha and word art (not required, but enhances the look of layouts
Journaling (if you wish to include on a page)
Software to bring these digital elements together
Scanner for original documents, photos, and mementos you wish to duplicate in a digital format

3. Many Ways to Enjoy Digital Scrapbooking
Specialized programs like ScrapbookFlair & Creative Memories
Photo book applications offered by Wal- Mart, Walgreens, and Shutterfly
Microsoft Powerpoint
Adobe Photoshop Elements/Photoshop
Scrapbook Flair is free at
Photo book creation is typically free online at popular Web sites like Wal-Mart, Walgreens, and Shutterfly.
Photoshop Elements is basically the low price version of Photoshop – more suitable for hobbyists.

4. Why Go Digital? Easy to share with friends & family
Digital supplies never run out
Re-color supplies to work with new ideas and layouts
It’s easy to Undo anything!
Get the most of screen and print sharing – easy to make copies or extra books to share:
On Facebook, MySpace, Photobucket, and a wide range of scrapbooking forums and sites.
Digital supplies never run out: reuse papers, embellishments, ribbons, etc.
Easier to fix mistakes (with UNDO!) Not like paper crafting, where you must be creative to hide mistakes.

5. Examples
Photoshop or Photoshop Elements (PSE)

6. Examples Photoshop or Photoshop Elements (PSE) Pros Cons
High quality output files
Harder to learn
Import custom artwork
Priced from $50 - $650
Re-color supplies for extended use
Requires decent PC (memory/speed) to run properly
Utilize layout templates
Pros:
-high quality output files for best print quality
-import custom brushes, effects, styles, filters, and more for impressive shortcuts
-re-color supplies for extended use in new layouts (re-color artwork, rearrange layout templates, and more to quickly repurpose existing artwork with a fresh new look)
-ultimate control over layout
-lots of free and paid templates exist to help you make gorgeous pages FAST!
Cons:
-challenging to learn, presents a more difficult learning curve
-software costs between $60 - $650 (Elements priced between $60 and $100)
-requires decent computer memory/speed because these programs place a high demand on computer memory, etc.

7. Examples
Scrapbook Flair, Scrapbook Max

8. Examples Scrapbook Flair or Other Scrapbook Program Pros Cons
Easy to use
Less control
High quality output files
No advanced features
Well stocked with digital art supplies (Free papers, flowers, ribbons, tags, etc.)
Minimal photo correction
Difficulty importing 3rd party artwork
Pros:
-easy and fast to use – especially for anyone not feeling comfortable trying PSE
-also produces high resolution, photo-realistic print
-lots of digital art to choose from
Cons:
-less control
-clunkier interface with limited photo correction
-no advanced features to make pages more realistic (i.e., shadows, blending options, and more)
-may not be able to import 3rd party artwork without glitches

9. Examples
Walgreens or Wal-Mart Online Photobooks

10. Examples Walgreens or Wal-Mart Online Photobooks Pros Cons Easy to use
Less control, little customization
Provides high quality prints
Saved online; no downloadable files
Attractive designs
Limited to their layouts and styles
No advanced features for realistic effects
Pros:
-easy and fast to use – especially for anyone not feeling comfortable trying PSE
-also produces high resolution, photo-realistic print
-lots of digital art to choose from
Cons:
-less control
-clunkier interface with limited photo correction
-may not be able to import 3rd party artwork without glitches
-no advanced features to make pages more realistic (i.e., shadows, blending options, and more)
-Must use backgrounds specified, unless layout permits custom artwork uploads

11. Examples Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Some digital boutiques
have begun selling quick
kits for PowerPoint.

12. Examples Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Pros Cons Easy to use
Less control & customization
Provides print quality files; also great for printing on your home printer
Limited to 8.5” x 11” paper size, or smaller
Emerging niche-supplies are growing
Minimal photo correction or effects
Pros:
Easy to use – perfect for those not PC savvy
Provides high quality output files
Emerging niche that may become another outlet for digital supply makers
Cons:
Less control, little customization
Limited to 8.5” x 11” page size

13. Goals for this course
Where to find resources & artwork for digital scrapbooking
Ways to begin making your own pages
Learn some basics in Photoshop Elements
Methods for organization & creativity
Where and how to share your digital pages
Not limited to scrapbook chronologically! Feel free to jump around from one event to the next and one idea to another. If you wish to create a single, cohesive looking album. Then take a few minutes to sketch the concept. (This way you’ll know the papers and artwork you wish to use throughout, keeping the final book more unified.)
There are SOOOO many great resources for learning and advancing your scrapbook skills online. Join the online communities, post to your own gallery, and start sharing the love! You’ll probably make some wonderful friends and gain lots of encouragement from others with a passion for digital scrapbooking!
Blog challenges often present excellent layout sketches or subjects to generate creativity and interest in digital products. However, many of these challenges can easily be adapted to make awesome pages – and most of the time the templates are completely free.
Spend time considering how you would like to represent or tell the story about a specific memory or event that’s important to you.

14. Getting Started
Start a scrapbooking journal or calendar to record ideas, layout sketches, and important events
Choose a theme, event, or day-in-the-life subject to scrap
Determine the desired page size
Select digital design method
Get to it!
Show my scrapbooking journals – how some contain sketches, written notes, quotes from family members, and even clips from magazines or articles.

15. A Scrapbooking Journal?
Anything will do, but keep it handy.
Regular paper notebooks, index cards, blank books, or something fancier
Find a method that works for you to record the things that matter most and do it!
Lack inspiration and need ideas? Browse a craft magazine or blog with your journal in hand – take notes on things you like.

16. Choosing a Theme or Subject
Scrap whatever you’re feeling
Out of ideas, inspiration failing? Browse online to “scrap-lift and twist” into a new layout
Try blog challenges for new ideas and techniques
Focus on a specific memory or event
Not limited to scrapbook chronologically! Feel free to jump around from one event to the next and one idea to another. If you wish to create a single, cohesive looking album. Then take a few minutes to sketch the concept. (This way you’ll know the papers and artwork you wish to use throughout, keeping the final book more unified.)
There are SOOOO many great resources for learning and advancing your scrapbook skills online. Join the online communities, post to your own gallery, and start sharing the love! You’ll probably make some wonderful friends and gain lots of encouragement from others with a passion for digital scrapbooking!
Blog challenges often present excellent layout sketches or subjects to generate creativity and interest in digital products. However, many of these challenges can easily be adapted to make awesome pages – and most of the time the templates are completely free.
Spend time considering how you would like to represent or tell the story about a specific memory or event that’s important to you.

17. Determine Page Size 12 x 12 8 x 8 8.5 x 11 7 x 9 5 x 7
Today, it’s possible to have something printed in just about any size. If you’d like to print final pages for insertion in a scrapbook album, then you’ll probably wish to go with the page sizes that are compatible for 8x8, 8.5 x 11, and 12 x 12 sizes. Many people also prefer to print scrapbooks on their home printer. For pages like this, you’ll need to stick to sizes that don’t exceed the regular size of standard U.S. letter paper.
Popular for printing at home.
Best for professional printing.

18. Choose Digi-Scrapbook Method

19. Start Scrapping… Week One Project
Let’s make a simple scrapbook page to start. Your choice of method.
Although, we will also tour, demonstrate, and try out a few tutorials in PSE.
At the end of our course I hope that you’ll feel brave enough to dabble in
this superior program.

20. Project Details (Week One)
Theme/Subject: Christmas Memories
Challenge: Use a title or phrase from any Christmas song as your page title.
What to do at home this week:
Choose photos, write journaling, sketch ideas, decide on method. (Bring any necessary files with you to class on flash drive.)
Resources:
Remember your disk of freebies contains lots of free digital supplies. Browse to find
Artwork you may wish to use for your layout. (Copy necessary files to flash drive, or
Bring disk to class next week.)

21. Photoshop/PSE Tour