Beginners Start Here

[Debra]

Congratulations on making the big decision to GO Digital!

So, let's get started!

Here's a quick Getting Started Video (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/tutorials/GDS_Why_Go_Digital/GDS_Why_Go_Digital/GDS_Why_Go_Digital.html) to help!

Equipment/Software needed for Digital Scrapbooking:

Computer with at least 256 KB RAM; Mac or Windows operating system.
Digital Imaging Software that supports layers, such as Corel Paint Shop Pro (http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=CorelCom/Layout&c=Product_C1&cid=1155872554948&lc=en) or Adobe Photoshop (http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/) / Photoshop Elements (http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2264718-10444703).
Another new and free package to try out is called GIMP (http://www.gimp.org/downloads/).
Paint.net (http://getpaint.net) is free and similar to Photoshop.
(Note: All of these have 30 day free trial downloads *biggrin ).



Photos available on your computer system, either by scanning or by importing digital photographs.
The Welcome Kit you received when you registered here!
Tutorials! You can find tutorials here (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/forum/cmps_index.php?page=tutorials).
Free Daily Downloads (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=50) to stock up on your supplies!



Optional Equipment/Software helpful when Digital Scrapbooking:

Photo quality printer and photo paper, if you want to print your layouts.
goDigital Classes information [/URL][URL="http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=62"]here. (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=62)
Beginner Gift Pack found Here (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/forum/cmps_index.php?page=beginner).
A Wacom Tablet (http://www.wacom.com/graphire/index.cfm)for fun & artistic use as well as easier extractions, etc.

[Precepts and Promises]

Good post, Debra!
For organizing, Photoshop Elements has a great little Organizer. I'm very happy with it.

[britnkaysmemaw2]

What an awesome post!

Welcome aboard to anyone joining us here in the Digi Scrapping World!

You have picked an awesome site to start your venture!

[Amanda]

There is so much you can do digitally that is done with paper, and many things paper cannot do- Enjoy the ride!

[Debra]

There is so much you can do digitally that is done with paper, and many things paper cannot do- Enjoy the ride!

Couldn't agree more!:love-smiley-011:

[Debra]

Hope that you all are finding this information helpful :wink:

Please do not hesitate to shout out with any questions if you need assistance.

Happy Scrapping!

[LittleFlower967]

I need a little help finding the Welcome Pack~
I was there... & Now Im lost ,':oj

[Debra]

Hi there LittleFlower and welcome to GDS!

I'll be happy to help you. Are you referring to the "Welcome Friends" page kit? If so, you can click on the big logo at the upper left hand which will take you back to the home page where you can find the image of the "welcome friends" page kit. Please click right above the image on the text saying "free when you join". When you register, which you obviously did, you are sent an email with a link to download the free "Welcome Friends" page kit.

Feel free to holler if you need more help finding it, or if that is indeed not what you are referring to :)

Great to have you here..and no worries, you'll be running around here easily once you get the hang of where things are :)