Saturday, June 2, 2018

CRAFTING TOOLS and ORGANIZATION

Paper crafters have many choices when it comes to tools needed for the craft.  '

Here a few must have basic items: 12' Trimmer, scissors, adhesive (tape runner) and black pen (archival ink).

For the more advanced scrapbooker they may have a few other pieces of equipment in their arsenal such as; Cricut Machine, Vagabond, Cuddlebug, and Xyron products .


I my self began small with the basics and my tools have grown well beyond the more advanced.  What I quick found was that I need tools to help me organize the items I have.

ORGANIZING SUPPLIES


I began with was the Crop-n-Style totes.  That was short lived as my tools and equipment began to expand.\ and grow.  I am now using "Scrap Rack".  This organizer helps me every step of the way when scrapbooking and creating a story.  I followed the steps and tips provided by Tiffany of Totally Tiffany Scrap Storage. Here is what I did to get a handle on all the supplies, tools and crafting stuff. I purchased a Scrap Rack.  What this video for a quick lesson on organizing your craft.


*****Just a note, No compensation was received from the above list  of sites, vendors or products. The items and products listed above,  I have purchased and not solicited for feedback, promotion or compensation.*****

My next small project .... I need some help creating a title for these pictures.  Please comment with either a one-liner or cute quote to help me create titles for my scrapbook page.  Here are the photos

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Monday, May 21, 2018

Digital Photo Books and Scrapbooks

Each and every day technology is improving.  We have telephones that auto redial.  We have cameras that zoom, remove red eye and of course digital photography which allows you to immediately see the images.  Digital photos are changing with every passing picture.  A few years ago began a trend of digital scrapbooking.

Now digital software is longer so expensive it is only used by marketing and advertising companies, it has became available to the every day crafty enthusiast.  The most popular software is Adobe Photoshop.  You can use this software to create digital scrapbooks.  You don't have to shy away from trying out this digital adventure there are plenty of people to help.

Becky Higgins of course does a wonderful job sharing how to create a  Digital Project Life photo book.  Just know you don't have to create a scrapbook can also create a slide show with your digital photos.

 Smile box provides simple instructions and guidelines to help you create a stunning slideshow with your photos.  Imagine that you can see your personal picture displayed with just a few simple steps. Be inspired by the photos you've taken.  Display the beauty you have captured in the moment.


Another great tool for the beginner is to create a photo book with Shutterfly (www.shutterfly.com)  or Snapfish (Digital Photo book done with a template).  You can upload the photos add them to a template and have it printed an ready for display when it arrives.  Plan ahead for a very special Father's Day gift dad will surely love.

Making money from your digital craft

If you would like to use your craft to supplement your income Digital hobby turns into cash , just the thing for you?  The video shows you some of the basics you will need to turn your hobby to a few extra dollars. 

I hope this has provided some basic tips on creating a  digital scrapbook or digital photo book.