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 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 or Adobe Photoshop / Photoshop Elements.
  Another new and free package to try out is called GIMP.
• Paint.net is free and similar to Photoshop.
  (Note: All of these have 30 day free trial downloads ).

• 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.
• Free Daily Downloads 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 here.
• Beginner Gift Pack found Here.
  A Wacom Tablet 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]

Originally Posted by Amanda

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!

[Debra]

Hope that you all are finding this information helpful

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

Happy Scrapping!