3, 4 or Something Else

[niagara94]

Hi,

What would you recommend if I'm interested in digital scrapbooking? I currently have PSE 3.0 and have considered upgrading to 4.0 but I don't know if it's worth it or if I'd be better off keeping the 3.0 and picking up scrapbooking software. I'm not too imaginative so I figured that maybe scrapbooking software would be the better option. Thanks!

niagara94

[Carbone]

I'd go for.. a book :) Seriously, PSE3 has all the tools you could possibly want to do Scrapbooking. I have one, but it uses PaintShop Pro (Creative Digital Scrapbooking). Though you can make everything with PSE that's in this book, it does require a little knowledge of where the tools are in PSE.

Others will most likely come up with more appropriate books on the subject.

Ray

[pjscraps]

I started digital scrapbooking with scrapbooking software, and I loved it. Now that I am more proficient with PSE and the dedicated scrapbooking software, I go back and forth. The different elements can be be copied from one program to another. And sometimes it's nice to have pre-made layouts.

There a many digital scrapbooking websites that with layout ideas. Out local library has several good books on scrapbooking, digitally and paper.

[niagara94]

Ray - Thanks for the input.

pjscraps - Which version of PSE do you have? I'm trying to decide if it's worth it to upgrade to PSE 4 or if I should just stick with PSE 3. Thanks for the reply and your time.

[Wendy]

Hi there ...

Well PSE4 is not going to give you a whole lot more than you have in PSE3 ... so I too would suggest a book or DVD.

On the Home Page there is some info on Matt's new DVD for Scrapbooking that sounds good :)


Wendy

[niagara94]

Thanks Wendy!

[pjscraps]

niagara94,

PSE3 has so much to offer, and I still have so much to learn from it, that I have decided not to upgrade to 4.0 just yet. Renewing my subscription to this newsletter is high on my list for Santa, though.

By the way, have you checked out any of the digital scrapbooking websites? Many of them have tutorials, newsletters, and layout galleries.

pjscraps

[niagara94]

pjscraps,

Thanks for your reply. Do you have a web addy for any of the good scrapbooking sites? Thanks.

[pjscraps]

niagara94,
have you tried an internet search for "digital scrapbooking" or "scrapbooking digitally"? That's how I find most of these websites. Here are some of my favorites:

http://scrappersguide.com (she has written tutorials for this newsletter)
http://www.cottagearts.net
http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com

Hope this is helpful
pjscraps25

[Wendy]

We are starting a play around with scrapbooking soon ... why not join in.

People at all different levels will be taking part, its a team effort and most of all its just for fun. SO if you get stuck anyone will help you :)

http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5410


Wendy

[niagara94]

pjscraps - Thanks for the sites. I'll check them out.

Wendy - What's involved in the play around with scrapbooking? Is it something where you will have a time line to finish the projects? Thanks for telling me about it.

[Wendy]

Hi there ...

Well I'm not sure what the format is going to be this time ... but last time we each took a turn and added something to the scrapbook page.

It was fun ... and not difficult to do :)


Wendy

[Carbone]

Now, a DVD on scrapbooking... Do you think I can send Santa an updated xmas gifts list ? :-D

That's a good idea !!

Ray

[Wendy]

Ray ...

I'm sure that he will let you make last minute changes :)

Wendy

[pjscraps]

Good idea, Wendy.

I have thrown my name in.

pjscraps25

[Wendy]

Hi ...

Oh that is good ... it will be fun :)


Wendy

[niagara94]

Wendy,

Thanks for answering my question!

[Kathy]

niagara94,

Another favourite scrapbook site for me is:

http://www.threescrapateers.com/

Tutorials, a section on "Sketch" layout ideas, galleries for inspiration, some free downloads, etc.

Kathy

[niagara94]

Kathy,

Thanks for the site. I've added it to my favorites.

Tonye

[Kathy]

Tonye,

You are entirely welcome! :D

Kathy