FAQ

So you want to give digital scrapbooking a shot but don’t know where to start? Start here!

Q: What are the benefits of digital scrapbooking?
A: One benefit is that it is very cost effective. Once you download a digital product, you can use it over and over again! You can also manipulate colors, textures, etc. to match your photos and other elements. Since digital scrapbooking utilizes computer generated elements, that means no more searching on your hands and knees for that tiny brad you dropped on your shag carpet or cleaning up that bottle of paint you spilled on your newly purchased scrap table. Not that those things have ever happened to me… Another benefit of digital scrapbooking is the ability to manipulate your photos. Want that awesome photo in black in white? Need to take out Uncle Allen making goofy faces in that otherwise perfect family photo? Digital scrapbooking will help you do all that and more. And by more, yes I do mean you can hide that pimple that popped up the morning before your neice’s college graduation. And also? Your daughter will think you are totally cool when you photoshop her onstage next to Hannah Montana.

Q: Do I have to purchase an expensive photo editing program to scrapbook digitally? And do I have to learn how to actually use said program?
A: Well that depends. There are several affordable photo editing programs available for digital scrapbookers. There are also several digital scrapbook products available at SIStv’s Digital Boutique that are available in .pdf form so that you don’t even need a photo editing program! You can simply print out the digital elements and use them on your traditional pages. Check out the Program Information page to learn about the different programs on the market! And yes, you will have to learn to use your photo editing software. But never fear! Our trusty tutorials are here to help.

Q: It’s all so overwhelming! Where do I begin?
A: Start small! Download one of our digital quick pages and simply insert your pictures. Check out our tutorials, which will walk you step by step through creating a page . Join the message boards and post your questions in the digital scrapbooking forum. The important thing is to learn one thing at a time and have fun!

Q: Are there any books that you would recommend about digital scrapbooking?
A: Yes! Autumn Leaves has several books on digital scrapbooking including Designing With Digital. Another favorite is Renee Pearson’s Digital Designs and Digital Designs 2.

Q: Okay. You convinced me. Now tell me how I use this stuff?
A: Awesome! Look the the Getting Started tutorial to learn how to download digital kits, organize them on your copmuter, and make your first digital layout!