Friday, January 1, 2010

Five Great Steps in Crafting Your Digital Scrapbook

By Loieto Tugas

The hobby of making scrapbooks has already been existent for several years and it still remains popular at present. We live in a digital era and with the development of recent technologies, the manner of crafting scrapbooks also improved with further innovative and creative options.

The latest venture in this kind of hobby is digital scrapbook. It places all you yearn to do with your scrapbook with just clicks away. If you are unsure of how to craft your own digital scrapbook, go after the steps for your direction.

Step 1: Gather and Convert your Photos

Before you can make use of your photos for your digital scrapbook you have to change them first into digital format. If you are using a digital camera just plug the cord, connect it to your computer and move your pictures. Alternatively, if you have photos from your photo albums just scan them onto your computer with a high definition scanner.

Step 2: Look for a suitable Photo Editing Software

In modifying your photos you can utilize desktop photo editing software or use online photo wizards. Good and improved pictures make your digital scrapbook more attractive and noteworthy to the viewers.

Step 3: Plan and Design Pages

Just like usual scrapbook making, you have to plan and design the pages where you can attach your photos. There are many handy templates and design kits accessible on the internet or you can look for superb ideas to apply on your pages.

Step 4: Assemble your Scrapbook

After finishing the design and layout of the pages you can arrange and assemble your digital scrapbook. Hold back and take delight in applying all the embellishments you can think of. There are countless design stuffs you can come about online, just try to search for them on Google.

Step 5: Print and Share

To finish with, share your digital scrapbook with your friends, relatives and family. You can save it on a writable compact disc and send it as a present to your relatives far away. You can also upload and post it on social networking sites, publish it on your own webpage or even email it to your friends. And most preferably you can print it out for your loved ones to see the fruit of your labor. For sure, they will take pleasure in seeing the milestones of your life. Enjoy exploring this new ground; have fun making your digital scrapbook!

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