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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2014 1:37:26 GMT
I will miss the shopping for supplies the most!
I never thought I would consider digital, for a number of reasons: I work full time on a computer, so don't have a big desire to spend more time on one. My son is 12, and all his pages are traditional, and I am a weird matchy/matchy person. I also enjoy working with paper.
However, I've been seriously thinking of switching because: my house is small, and I'd love the space back. I HATE the mess after I scrapbook. I have been super busy the last year and don't see that ending anytime soon. I'm burnt out a little from a big project I did with inherited photos. I think I would save money going digital, and I imagine it would be quicker per page.
I am pretty good with Photoshop already (use it for my job) so I think I could pick up Photoshop Elements pretty quick. I have all my pics digitally now, and pay to print those, so either way I'm paying to print something.
I think I might sell all my scrapstuff! Possibly use the money to buy a large format scanner so I can make copies of all the done books, I'd much rather have hard bound copies than bulky scrapbooks, and I would like 2 copies of each anyways.
Tell me I won't regret this! I love shopping for supplies, though I don't have a budget for it right now anyways, have only spent about $50 this year. I worry I will miss that the most. But on the plus side, SPACE! NO MESS!
If you've switched, any regrets?
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Post by ScrappyJac on Jul 2, 2014 1:44:57 GMT
I have started doing more hybrid projects. The biggest issue for me with 100% digital is memorabilia. I know I could print 12x12 layouts and put into albums....but then it still takes up just as much room. However, I love buying the digital kits because they are so much more flexible....I can print duplicates, re-color items, etc.
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Post by lovetodigi on Jul 2, 2014 1:50:56 GMT
I do mostly hybrid scrapping along with some traditional. Trust me, even if you are just doing digital, you can still do a lot of shopping for digital supplies. The best part is that you can do that from your recliner and have them instantly. It is still fun.  |
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Post by katiescarlett on Jul 2, 2014 2:01:16 GMT
Trust me, even if you are just doing digital, you can still do a lot of shopping for digital supplies. The best part is that you can do that from your recliner and have them instantly. It is still fun. This. I LOVE to shop for digital supplies! I went digital in 2005 and never looked back. I hated the mess, all the space it took up, lugging all those supplies to crops. I still go to crops, I just take my laptop and external hard drive with all my supplies and I'm good to go.
Download some freebies to play with first. There is a kit linked on one of the other threads from Pixel and Company that you get if you sign up for their newletter.
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Post by Crazyhare on Jul 2, 2014 2:07:24 GMT
I'm a switcher. I do paper and digital. It's all good to me.
But I would suggest taking it slow. You can blow through $50 in digital supplies just as quickly as you physical supplies.
You are also going to have to take printing or photobook costs into your budget.
I didn't sell my paper supplies when I started digital. I was very happy I could switch back and forth.
I do print my layouts and they go into my regular albums beside my traditional layouts.
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Post by lynne on Jul 2, 2014 2:08:45 GMT
Oh, there is plenty of shopping to be done in the digi world, and it's open 24/7! Trust me, between digital kits as well as computers, software, printers, etc., there's lots of money you can spend if you're not careful. I'd say you have nothing to lose by trying it out to see if you like it before you sell off all your supplies.
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Post by kristi on Jul 2, 2014 2:13:06 GMT
There are plenty of stores to shop & buy everything you need + some! I scan all of the memorabilia and add it to my pages. I love not having to clean up & being able to save a layout & come back & finish it later on my computer. |
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Post by anniefb on Jul 2, 2014 2:19:02 GMT
I'm doing a mix of paper and digital at the moment and really loving the digital. My biggest issue with traditional albums is the space they take up. With digital layouts I'm not planning to print anything. I'll just view them as a slideshow in iphoto.
Believe me, there's lots of digital product out there to buy. As others have said, download some freebies and play around with some layouts. I wouldn't sell things til you're sure and I still use a lot of paper products for card making.
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Post by GiantsFan on Jul 2, 2014 2:19:53 GMT
Digi stores all open all night! No lack of shopping. Need a certain color of paper, no problem, just recolor it.
I can scan in all the tickets and trinkets and what-nots I want and add those on my pages.
I kept my paper supplies for card making.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2014 2:24:16 GMT
I was kinda thinking I wouldn't have to buy too much. Is that not the case?
I don't make cards so if like it don't think of need to keep
Much besides for school projects .
What programs do you all use to digiscrap?
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Post by GiantsFan on Jul 2, 2014 2:35:11 GMT
I use Photoshop Elements. It's really user friendly. I took classes at JessicaSprague dot com. As far as buying too much - You can buy a few kits you like and use them over and over and over. There are lots of free kits out there, but my theory is don't "buy" it just because its free. Get what you like or it will become clutter. The kits I use the most are from Cosmo Cricket and Echo Park. But I have lots of others to choose from.
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Post by houseofcurls on Jul 2, 2014 3:36:03 GMT
I never thought I would do digital either. I tried it years ago and wasn't that fond of it. I like touching the paper and cutting and adhering. But about a month or so ago, I got a free class at Digital Scrapper along with Photoshop elements with my new laptop. It came with a pretty free kit to use with the class.
Turns out that now that I know what I'm doing, I love digital scrapping! I went and purchased a kit from the Shabby Shoppe and am trying to hold back on buying more. I have printed out one layout so far to see what it looked like, and slid it in right alongside my regular layouts. I love it and wish I had regular supplies like the kind I have in the digital kits.
I don't plan on stopping traditional scrapping though, because I love it too. I have found, though, that I am more prolific at digital scrapping. I get more done and use pictures I never thought to print, getting down stories I love that I wouldn't have otherwise!
I love templates right now. Just plug in your elements, and you have a gorgeous page! They are customizable, so you can have different pages with the same template. Love, love, love |
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Post by anniefb on Jul 2, 2014 3:50:10 GMT
I use Photoshop Elements as well. I'm not an expert user by any means but am just loving it. There are lots of templates out there that are great to use and that help with layout and sizing, particularly when you're starting out. I am doing Project Life type layouts and using some templates from Tracy Larsen tracylarsen.weebly.com/. I have just bought a really cute Maggie Holmes kit from Crate Paper and also have a few things from Pixels and Company pixelsandcompany.com/ which has a nice range of designers. But yes, you can totally recolour things or add overlays to transform paper and other elements so it should be cheaper than traditional scrapping. You can use things over and over. Before it disappears, there is a free PSE course from Sandy Krieger which you might want to take a look at www.twopeasinabucket.com/education_class.asp?cl=7 but as others have said you can also sign up for great classes at Jessica Sprague. Enjoy! |
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Post by Crazyhare on Jul 2, 2014 13:00:18 GMT
I was kinda thinking I wouldn't have to buy too much. Is that not the case? I don't make cards so if like it don't think of need to keep Much besides for school projects . What programs do you all use to digiscrap? It's just like paper scrapping. Do you need all the paper supplies you have? Of course not, but it's fun buying them. With digital you could buy one kit and just recolor the papers and embellishments, but it's hard to resist new stuff if you are a shopper. i used Photoshop Elements. There are other programs but that one has the most tutorials and is the most popular to use. You can download a free trial. Or check the included software you got in any camera you may have bought. I got my version when I bought a new camera. You may have access to an older version. |
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Post by 3xxsmom on Jul 2, 2014 13:52:11 GMT
For those who print your layouts are you able to print in the 12X12 format? What printer do you use?
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Post by swtonscrappn on Jul 2, 2014 16:08:58 GMT
Im just starting digital scrapbooking myself. I've had TONS of fun this week "shopping" for digital supplies. (I say "shopping" because MOST of the stuff Ive downloaded has been free...but I have been caught up in several instances of "buy 10$ of supplies and get a free kit"
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Post by swtonscrappn on Jul 2, 2014 16:10:06 GMT
For those who print your layouts are you able to print in the 12X12 format? What printer do you use? I have an hp 7500A that I bought at staples. I think they have moved on to the next generation but I do really like mine. (Its a printer/scanner combo) |
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Post by Sam on Jul 2, 2014 18:03:20 GMT
I am doing Project Life type layouts and using some templates from Tracy Larsen tracylarsen.weebly.com/. I have just bought a really cute Maggie Holmes kit from Crate Paper and also have a few things from Pixels and Company pixelsandcompany.com/ which has a nice range of designers. But yes, you can totally recolour things or add overlays to transform paper and other elements so it should be cheaper than traditional scrapping. You can use things over and over. Thanks for these links - going to check them out as any foray I make in Digi will also likely be PL themed! |
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Post by katiescarlett on Jul 2, 2014 18:36:43 GMT
For those who print your layouts are you able to print in the 12X12 format? What printer do you use? I upload my 12 x 12 layouts for printing at scrapping simply and Persnickity Prints. Both are $1.99 per layout and excellent quality. They run sales several times per year at $1.49 and I usually save my layouts up until a sale. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2014 19:36:57 GMT
Do most of you just print individual pages or books? I was thinking of waiting until I had enough for a bound book, as it would take up less room than a regular binder.
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Post by fruitysuet on Jul 2, 2014 19:38:09 GMT
Oh, there is plenty of shopping to be done in the digi world, and it's open 24/7! Trust me, between digital kits as well as computers, software, printers, etc., there's lots of money you can spend if you're not careful. I'd say you have nothing to lose by trying it out to see if you like it before you sell off all your supplies. That. Trust me! Plus stores release new stuff EVERY week not just four times a year or whatever. But it is instant gratification which is good. |
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Post by katiescarlett on Jul 2, 2014 20:15:57 GMT
Do most of you just print individual pages or books? I was thinking of waiting until I had enough for a bound book, as it would take up less room than a regular binder. I print individual pages and place into top loading scrapbook albums by year. I do this because I do not scrap chronologically and I don't want to have to wait to complete an entire year before I print. I want to scrap what I want, when I want and print them now. Someday, if I ever actually complete an entire year, I will re-arrange the yearly album into chronological order. For now, at least I have the ones I have completed organized by year, and DD has albums to look at when she wants as do I. I also still do some traditional paper pages with newspaper articles, cards, ticket stubs, etc. and I like to include those in the yearly album as well.
I have many digital friends who use Blurb for printing yearly 12 x 12 scrapbooks and love them. I know they have printed albums with as many as 300 or more pages and are very pleased with their books.
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Post by anniefb on Jul 2, 2014 20:16:28 GMT
Do most of you just print individual pages or books? I was thinking of waiting until I had enough for a bound book, as it would take up less room than a regular binder. I don’t print anything but I know people who save up layouts for a book - sometimes a year's worth. A book would definitely take up less room. |
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Post by love2scrap on Jul 3, 2014 1:54:37 GMT
I'm a switcher. I do paper and digital. It's all good to me. But I would suggest taking it slow. You can blow through $50 in digital supplies just as quickly as you physical supplies. I didn't sell my paper supplies when I started digital. I was very happy I could switch back and forth. I do print my layouts and they go into my regular albums beside my traditional layouts. In 2007 I moved across country and all my traditional SB supplies was stored for a while. I decided to pick up digital.And YES I blew through tons of money buying kits and spent a lot of time organizing all those kits. |
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Post by claire on Jul 3, 2014 11:36:36 GMT
Like you, I work all day on a computer. Because of that, I sometimes don't want to digiscrap at night. It would be too much screentime for a day. But at the weekends, I love it!
I print all my layouts (PL-style) in a photobook. Mostly at Blurb, with 25 or so percent off, a book doesn't cost me more than the development and print of four photo rolls did in the analog age. I am loving these photobooks, as does my family.
About overall costs: the first few years I went digital, I splurged on supplies. Now I know my style and probably don't spend more than 50 dollars a year. Additional costs are my two back-up systems: an external hard drive and Crashplan.
Good luck with this; previous posters gave excellent advice.
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Post by KikiPea on Jul 3, 2014 12:06:02 GMT
I did digi for a very short time. I enjoyed the quickness of it, but got bored with it very fast. I didn't do it long and won't be doing it again. I like it the old fashioned way.
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Post by nesser01 on Jul 3, 2014 12:35:01 GMT
I do both. I never really considered doing digital scrapbooking because like you, I feel like I am on the computer all day. After my first initial pages I really great to like it.
I don't think i'll every totally give up traditional scrapbooking because I love the paper and creating something with my hands but I definitely bounce back and fourth between the two.
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Post by pamp on Jul 3, 2014 13:19:05 GMT
Leave the door open and do both.It will make it more interesting!
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Post by streetscrapper on Jul 3, 2014 14:10:19 GMT
I'm not sure why you'd think you have to "switch" from paper to digital and sell off all your supplies. I do both and quite enjoy both. I combine traditional paper layouts with digital layouts in my albums. In addition, often I combine digital elements with paper layouts.
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Post by LisaDV on Jul 3, 2014 15:13:55 GMT
Digital has more shopping available than traditional if you ask me. Not that you have to buy it all. You could just get a few kits and recolor or adjust hue/saturation for variance. But with 5 shops coming quickly to mind and each with multiple brands and new release each week. It's a lot.
I print pages 12x12 since I do digi and traditional. I have done a couple of smaller sized books - that I just consider like mini-albums. My husband likes these the best.
I get antsy if I go too long without paper play in real life. But I think digital is so much faster and if you're trying to keep a clean house, it's the only way to go. I did find that other than blending and gradient work, I'm much happier if I make my digital pages similar to my traditional pages. I didn't do that at first and wasn't as pleased, but learned a lot. Still have a lot to learn though.
Good luck!
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