I was eagerly anticipating the release of Creative Memories Storybook Creator 4.0 the moment I heard its announcement. I have loved Storybook Creator 3.0 since I began using it and consider myself a “power user”. While 3.0 is a fantastic program, it does have some areas which could be improved. Once I installed 4.0 I realized it was actually a huge step backwards from version 3.0. Here are 10 reasons NOT to upgrade to Storybook Creator 4.0.
With everything that we have going on in our lives, it’s not always easy to make time for scrapbooking. And when we make the time, it can be difficult to stay on course. Here are 5 ways that can help you stay motivated with your scrapbooking projects.
I love taking photographs! And if you’re like me, you don’t go anywhere special without your camera. I’m always looking for that perfect shot. I thought I’d share some tips that I’ve learned along the way that have helped me to create that “perfect” shot.
As I was sifting through bags of family photos that my parents gave me to store, I noticed how many of them had hand written notes on the back to describe who was in each picture. What happens to digital photos? Where are those notes? Learn some basic steps of preserving digital photographs.
Merriam-Webster says that a hobby is a “pursuit outside one’s regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation.” Many of us would agree that scrapping is fun and relaxing. But it’s more than that to me. What does it mean to you? Here are several benefits to scrapbooking… now make it a priority!
Let’s face it – computer failures happen. But how you deal with a computer failure as a digi-scrapper can mean the difference between losing everything or simply dusting yourself off and moving on. By using the following three tips I have learned, you can have peace of mind knowing a computer failure is not the end of the world – even on retreat!
In my last entry, I discussed my new-found closet space after making the commitment to go 100% digital. The exercise had left me energized and free to get my creative juices flowing! I liked the feeling so much, I thought I would extend it a bit by doing one more organizing task – I was [...]
In my last entry I talked about my exercise in making a traditional page and comparing it to a digital page. In that article I expressed how surprised I was at how creating a traditional page was not nearly as fun as I had remembered it being. My creativity was cramped and I was left [...]
In preparing for our Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking class, I was surprised by how much I learned about traditional scrapbooking. One of the points of the Introduction to Digital Scrapping class is a direct comparison between cost and time for both traditional and digital scrapping. In order to make a fair and accurate comparison, I [...]