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Digital Page Sizes Print

There are as many ways to create a digital scrapbook page as there are scrapbookers, I think. But as far as page sizes go, I think these are the most common, and I would love to hear your thoughts:

  • 12x12 inches, 300 pixel/inch (12-inch square)
  • 8.5 x 11 inches, 300 pixel/inch (letter-size)
  • 24x12 inches, 300 pixel/inch (2-page 12x12 spread)
  • 8x8 inches, 300 pixel/inch (8-inch square)
  •  12x8 inches, 300 pixel/inch (4x3 aspect ratio - the size of most digital photo frames)
Which of these sizes do you create most often, and why? Do you create at one size and print at another?

For me, I create pages almost exclusively at 12x12, but I've been hearing lots of requests for letter-sized templates.

 
Doing Good. Feeling Good. Print

Just a quick note to let you know that together, we raised $6816.00 for Autism Speaks through Songbird Avenue's May kit. Thank you for your generosity in purchasing a kit for a cause, and thank you to Jan and Ali for inspiring us all to greater awareness. It feels good to know we've done good.

The donations have already been posted to Autism Speaks, and you can check out Ali's blog post here, and Jan's post here. And once again, thank you. It's a privilege to be part of a community of giving.

 
This Is Why (Janie Scrapbooks) Print

Why do I scrapbook?

Those of you who read Liv’s article – and those of you who have written your own story – may have come to the same conclusion I did: The answer to this seemingly simple question may not be that simple after all.  

In my case, I’ll start where I always do … not with the photos, not with the design, and not with the paper or doodads. I’ll start with the story, and this one begins in August of 1991.

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Paper Scrapbookers: Try Out Hybrid for FREE! Print

Calling all Paper Scrapbookers! A few weeks ago, I brought a professional film crew to my house, and we set up in my office to give you a great new class to test out the hands-on hybrid experience! I've got a super-cute, cool project for you to try for FREE! Now you can get the cool looks you've seen in magazines and online using your computer as a scrapbook tool. I've developed a FREE Hybrid Quick Start class that will get you going in just 15 minutes. In this brand-new class, I'll show you how to use BOTH Microsoft Word (which I know you already have, no excuses!) and Adobe Photoshop Elements to add a journaling block and a punchable accent to a paper page. All you need are a few paper supplies and this cool video class, and 15 minutes of your time to begin. Don't delay, Hybrid today!

If you love this look, make sure to check out all my Scrapbook Alchemy classes, including the "Thanks, Mom" mini-album you can make as a gift for YOUR mom, or ANY mom, on sale for Mother's Day!

 
Get Started for FREE! Hybrid and Digital Scrapbook Quick Start Print

Hi there! I'm your instructor, Jessica Sprague. I have a passion for both paper and digital scrapbooking, and I can't wait to share my secrets with you! When you take my online classes here, I'll show you how to tell the stories of your life with Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.

Using your computer as a memory-keeping tool can be so EASY, if you know where to go for instructions. I'll show you how easy it is to get started with these two FREE Quick Start classes - one for making all-digital pages, and one for combining digital techniques and paper scrapbooking (called "hybrid"). You'll get a feel for what my classes are like, and make a great project in just 15 minutes! Let's get started!

Digital Scrapbooking Quick Start

In this project, we start with a mostly finished page, and then we'll use Photoshop or Photoshop Elements to add in our own photo and some text to create a gorgeous 12x12 inch digital scrapbook page, perfect for printing onto 12x12 or 8x8 photo paper and slipping into an album, or for saving and sharing online with friends and loved ones.

First Steps

Before you launch the class, you'll need just a few things:

  1. Software. You can create the techniques from this class in Word or in Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. I teach all my other classes using Photoshop and Elements, and I recommend checking out Photoshop Elements if you're getting started with using your computer as a scrapbook tool. Click here to download a free 30-day trial of Photoshop Elements from Adobe.com.
  2. A digital page. To accomplish the steps in this class, you'll need to download and unzip the mostly-finished page. Click here to download the We page.You'll need to unzip this file to a place on your hard drive (click here for info on unzipping).
  3. A cold drink. Grab one. We'll wait. When you're ready, click the Launch button to start the class!

Supplies:

  • Design and alphabet: Jessica Sprague
  • Digital supplies: Mindy Terasawa @ DesignerDigitals.com

 

Next Steps: Up & Running with Photoshop

Now that you have a basic understanding of what it takes to complete a quick digital page in Photoshop, you're all ready to dive in to the real journey of learning in my beginner-level digital scrapbooking class, Up & Running with Photoshop. At the end of this one-of-a-kind, video-based class you'll be creating digital layouts entirely from scratch, and you'll be able to use any digital kit to tell your stories. You will not find better digital scrapbooking instruction ANYWHERE. Guaranteed. Click here to view and register for Up & Running with Photoshop.

Here's a map of the series of classes I offer here, that will take you from beginning to advanced digital scrapbooking!

 

 

If you want to take a closer look at our class curriculum, click HERE.

Hybrid Scrapbooking Quick Start: For Paper Scrapbookers

The first is to mix in a few digital techniques into your paper scrapbooking work, and is designed to help paper scrapbookers take advantage of the beauty and creativity of digital techniques while still relishing the hands-on, tactile feel you can only get from paper scrapbooking. You can see in the page below, that I've used cardstock, patterned paper, and chipboard in combination with some elements I created on the computer: a journaling block and a circle accent with white type. I'll show you how to make this page from start to finish in the Hybrid Quick Start class!

First Steps

Before you launch the class, you'll need just a few things:

  1. Software. You can create the techniques from this class in Word or in Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. I teach all my other classes using Photoshop and Elements, and I recommend checking out Photoshop Elements if you're getting started with using your computer as a scrapbook tool. Click here to download a free 30-day trial of Photoshop Elements from Adobe.com.
  2. A printer. To accomplish the steps in this class, you'll need to be able to print things out at letter-size, which is 8.5 x 11 inches. Any standard inkjet printer will do.
  3. A cold drink. Grab one. We'll wait. When you're ready, click the Launch button to start the class!

Supplies:

  • 1 sheet red cardstock: Bazzill Basics
  • 1 sheet patterned paper and chipboard flourish: FancyPants
  • 1 Scalloped-edge paper: Creative Imaginations
  • Chipboard letters: Chatterbox
  • Date stamp: Autumn Leaves (month); Technique Tuesday (year)
  • Stamping ink: Cat's Eye from Colorbok

NOTE: I use a free downloadable font available from Dafont.com, called LL Rubber Grotesque.

Next Steps: Scrapbook Alchemy

Now that you have a basic understanding of what it takes to Hybrid Scrapbook, you're ready to move in to the other project-based classes I offer here at JessicaSprague.com! I've created a special series JUST for paper scrapbookers, called Scrapbook Alchemy, because it blends both digital and paper scrapbooking.

You can take each self-paced, video-based class on its own, purchase them as gifts, collect them all! Each episode comes with printable Inspiration Cards you can use to shuffle through when you're stuck for ideas, too! You will be AMAZED at all you can accomplish with the right instructions.

Click HERE to view the Scrapbook Alchemy classes as well as the other hybrid classes we have available, and get started on your journey of learning today!

 
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