Digital Scrapbooking Resources?

Hello everybody! I have posted here only a few times - I am mainly one of the dreaded "lurkers" LOL! Anyways, I just wanted to pick brains quickly in regards to digital scrapbooking? I apologize if there is already a thread started elsewhere. I looked and could not find much. Anyways, Does anyone here do alot of digital scrapbooking? I'm very interested in getting started. I've seen all kinds of websites with lots of gorgeous graphics and ideas, etc. My problem is really where to even start? Do I need special software to download designs into? Lately I've been using Picasa as a photo editor - is that something that can be used for digital scrapping as well? I keep seeing Photoshop mentioned, but I wanted to avoid it for the time being due to the expense and what seems like a BIG learning curve! Anyways, if there is a better place I should be posting, please forgive my ignorance. And thanks in advance for any insight!

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Does anyone have any yahoo groups for ebay auctions?

I mean to post our items we have listed? I have the Series 34 Studio G and some other stamps and I know scrappers are interested in them. Anyone know or have a yahoo group to post out links? Tricia

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making my own digital ribbon? help please

Good Afternoon I was wondering if anyone knew how to make your own digital ribbon, so that I may print my designs on ribbon, to create my own hairbows using my custom graphics.. I have spent countless hours of research, and the only thing I have come up with is that if I want to use a 1.5 inch ribbon I need to make my graphic no larger then 1 inch.. However, I notice some graphics are mirrored.. Any help would be so great ful... Thanks, Chris Ps. I use Paint Shop Pro if this helps

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Cricut sale

Jo-ann com has the original cricut on sale for $99.00 That is a great deal. Just to let you know.

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Anyone going to CHA?

I am so excited to be going. We leave Tuesday morning. My sister, daughter and nephew are going with me and we are taking a day to go to Disney. I dont know if I am more excited to see all the goodies at CHA or to see my daughter and nephew's excitement at Disney. They are 9 and 10, so I think that is just a great age to go to Disney. Any must sees at Disney World? Anyone going to be at CHA? I am planning to attend Wednesday for the entire day. I wish I had a second day there but I wont. So I am hitting all the stamp booths first, and scrapbooking thereafter. I cannot wait to see the new Basic Grey of course. I will try to post pictures of any new things I see, if they let me take pictures. Michelle www.michellesscrap.blogspot.com

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want to know artist of Rhinestone cowgirl layout.

Hi ! I recently purchased from someone who is reselling layouts she bought on ebay in the past. I would very much like to know the artist who made a Rhinestone Cowgirl theme they recently relisted. I just love it. Would love to know the artist. Anne26530

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Does anyone have the Hannah Montana cricut cartridge

I was wondering if anyone has the hannah montana cricut cartridge. i like the font on it.

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August Scrapbooking Challenge ~ Color It In

I'm hosting a Card Challenge this month ladies!! I know some of you are big time Card makers. If you're interested in playing, send me an email through eBay and I'll give you the details. Cheryl I caved...I blog: Distressability

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new topic

Hello everyone! I haven't been here in quite some time, several months at least. They have been busy months too! I hope everyone is doing well and loving their craft, hopefully there is better success in selling than there was last year for you. The question I have has to do with the preparations of my son's First Grade supplies: Composition Books, Plastic and Paper Pocket Folders, a 1" 3 ring Hard Cover Binder (it is plastic I think, but it feels like a type of thin vinyl on the front

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OT Prayers Please

Please pray for my nephew and his family. He is 17 years old and has run away from home. My brother and sister in law are sick with worry. He has been missing since Thursday morning. Thanks, Friends are the embellishments on your page of life Link

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Monthly Scrapbooking Challenges

If anyone is interested in participating in monthly scrapbooking challenges, please send me an email through eBay. I can't remember all the particular rules for the boards so I won't add any links. Cheryl I caved...I blog: Distressability

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Where did they go?....oh.... there they are....

Our update symbols and tack symbols are on the right side of the headings tonight. Hey ebay are you just messing with us?????????? Girls, are your symbols moved or is it just me, my computer or connection tonight. LOL SDDD, SWFG

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A Quick Question about ai files.

I have a quick question about ai files. I design patterns in svg files and post them for free on my blog. I had a lady ask if I could also make ai files for my patterns. My question is. Do I have to have adobe illustrator to save the files in ai. Or are there any other (cheaper) programs that allow me to save in ai format. Thanks. Friends are the embellishments on your page of life Link

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What is the difference between Quickutz SD and Cricut?

I am getting into etching glass and want to make my own stencils. They need to be very detailed (like grapevines and grapes). Is there anyone out here that has used both? What is you opinion on which one to buy? What is the pro's and con's of each?

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Shipping question?

I was wondering if you wonderful scrapbookers could share how you package and ship your beautiful pages. I don't like how I mail mine and need to change it. I have bought some before and they have arrived in so many different ways. I really love the small boxes that the pages fit in perfect and was wondering if someone could give me some keywords to search for them or maybe a link if that was allowed? Thanks in advance Tina

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Is there a stamping board I can't seem to find it?

Unless it is all discussed here? Tia! Tricia

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I made Steampunk pages

So where have I been? And why is it that I never heard the term "steampunk" until a month or so ago...on PBS at that? I've used watch parts, faces, cogs, wheels, etc., on scrapbook layouts for a long time but I never knew there was a whole Steampunk culture. Did you?

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Creative Memories Punch Ideas???

Hi. I recently purchased the sweetheart punch and the puzzle punch from creative memories. I like them alot. Anyone have any cool ideas for either punch? Thanks. GeorgeAnn. PS any other cool ideas for any other punches???

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Do you want other sellers to be able to use your pics?

Interesting... .. please check out this link - It was posted on another group I belong to Debbie

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Paypal Shipping is it down?

I have been getting this error for 24 hours whenever I try to print any labels. Is it just me? I have been using stamps.com but it is a pain transferring the delivery confirmation number to ebay, when you are shipping 20-30 packages.Michelle www.michellesscrap.blogspot.com

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Getting ready to begin book for friend who passed.......how????

A very good friend of ours passed away in June from complications from her diabetes....She left behind 2 young boys...Tanner, 11 and Charlie Tucker, 2......Her mom is also our MeeMee....She was my mom's chemo nurse back in 1990-1992 or so..... I asked her to get photos, cards, drawing, report cards...anything that she had reminiscent of Whitney and let me do a book for the boys...I think tomorrow she is going to begin to bring me things. This is very bittersweet for me. I have done books for my own mom, grandma and others....but knowing that this book is for Whitneys boys, one of whom wont remember her except from what he sees and is told, almost blows me away. I also do not want this book to be sad....I want it to be colorful, happy almost singing, like she always did!!! How do I do that without compromising the brevity of her passing?? Any help would be great! all of my other books were for me and my family but this one is for another family....im not being paid so im not worrying about them wanting a refund or anything like that....I just want to do Whitney proud.....and at the same time, keep the sincere integrity, love and honor she deserves! Thanks a bunch! NanaJules

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I am converted...

I went to a friends house and saw a Circuit Machine...I researched, bid and won one on E-bay. Now, I am clearing out and listing for auction almost all my rubber stamps except for a few dear ones. I do mostly card making. Any suggestions on cartridges you found to be the most used and helpful on your machine?

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are paper bag books still selling???

i haven't sold anything in a while but i was thinking of making holiday paper bag albums,,, i didn't see too many posted.. i was wondering if the trend died out...??? are they still posted under paper piecing? what about altered tins??? i saw only one.. what's hot in scrapbooking now days?? thanks!

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cutting envelopes on the cricut

Can someone please explain the envelope instructions? If I cut the envelope the same size as my card, it doesn't fit. Is there any easy way to figure what size you need? Thanks, Carrie

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Who are these Cricut Sellers on eBay?

There are several "sellers" names on eBay that are selling Cricut cartridges. I've ordered from a few of them and realized that they are all tracing back to some sort of sales company. I had a problem once with a cartridge that I waited over a month to get and never received. I tried to get them to refund me, got the run-around, had to file, et et. What I'm trying to figure out is- Who are these people? Does anyone know if this is actually through Provocraft? Overseas? Thanks for any information.

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OT: Rest in Peace Patrick Swayze!

I'm bummin'! Just got done watching "Dirty Dancing" and am so sad that Patrick Swayze has died! He was such an amazing, talented dancer/actor and was so inspiring as he battled his pancreatic (sp) cancer. He was so hot as "Johnny Castle" and, in my opinion, made male dancers and dancing in general awesome again! I will miss his moves and smile! We love you Patrick. And, "Ditto". My heart and prayers are with his wife, Lisa. Family and friends.

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