I’m going to try a new blogging theme–Scrappy Saturday–to let you all know what’s out there for those interested in either digital or traditional scrapbooking. This week, my focus is getting into digital scrapbooking by participating in various online challenges being run by Creative Memories.
What you’ll need:
- A PC (or a Mac running Parallels)
- Creative Memories Storybook Creator Plus 3.0*
- Recent photos (you can use Creative Memories Memory Manager software to organize/archive them)
* try it before you buy it by downloading a free version first!
You can find out about ongoing Digi Challenges by following the CM team on Facebook. Check out their Events tab for the current challenges.
I’m participating in the 365 Project: I take at least one photo everyday and then create a one- or two-page spread at the end of the week. At the end of the year, I’ll have all of the highlights of 2010 ready to publish as a Storybook.
If that sounds daunting, there are plent of mini challenges you can participate in to get the feel for digital scrapbooking. These challenges are a great way to get to know the software and the different capabilities that are there for designing your own pages and using existing designs.
My response to Digi Challenge #9
I recently completed Digi Challenge #9. A layout was provided and all I needed was to select two of my photos to include. I got to pick 4 different papers and 3 embellishments to complement the photos. Then, I needed to fill in one journaling box and I was done. It’s fun to see how others responded to the challenge as well.
If you’ve been thinking about trying digital scrapbooking, but don’t know where to start, try out one of these challenges and see where it takes you. Digital scrapbooking is fast and easy. You can more easily share the results of your digital creations with far-flung friends and relatives than you can with a traditional scrapbook.
One extra benefit to using CM’s digital scrapbooking software is that you create archived versions of your photos and designs with their system almost without having to think about it. By regularly backing up your CM files, you’ll ensure your memories are safe for years to come.
If you have questions about CM’s digital scrapbooking products, please drop me a note!
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Good post and gorgeous layout! I’m digi-scrapping today, so it was fun to see what you had done.
Thanks, Tonia — have fun with your project!
Great blogging theme, good luck on your project
Thank you!
ROCK ON!
I love your layout – thanks for the fantastic shout-out, and… your blog design is GOR.GEOUS.!!
Thanks again – love the layout! 🙂
Thanks so much — love the challenges!
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