How to use scrapbooking elements with PSP

[ladyt Profile Private message]

In various posts there are mentions of using digital scrapbooking elements with PSP. I have never scrapbooked--digitally or otherwise--but am interested in taking advantage of all kinds of design elements with PSP4.

Can someone explain how you use scrapbooking elements with PSP? What are some of the best sites for nice elements?

Thanks for your help.

Gladys

[trulytango Profile Private message]

Hi Gladys

Digital scrapbooking files vary in format. Because the digital craft sprang from a traditional craft, there are certain aspects/sizes that have been carried over e.g. backgrounds are still predominantly square - because a lot of digital scrappers go on to have their scrapbooks printed out by specialist printers. So, if using square background papers in PSP you need to take care to avoid any design elements being stretched out of proportion.

Most elements are PNG files i.e. they are images with a transparent background. I know you are familiar with the wedding template I made - well, that consisted of a background I created myself, especially to fill the 4:3 screen format of PSP, but the other elements i.e. the ribbon and the bow, were basically just PNG files... the sort of file used in digital scrapbooking. Because there are areas of transparency, you can simply use them as layers within PSP and build up quite a pleasing result.

There are hundreds of digital scrapbooking sites Gladys. A lot of them provide freebies, such as this one to which you can sign up and receive a free kit every Friday - just to get you started - but search and you will find many, many more:

http://digitalfreebies.com/store/

Have fun!

Talk to you soon
Iris

[ladyt Profile Private message]

Iris, once again you come through with such helpful, easy-to-understand information. I sincerely appreciate your help. Now I'm off to check out that website you gave me.

Peace and blessings,
Gladys

[marmart Profile Private message]

Here are some of my favorite sites:

http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com
http://www.scrapgirls.com
http://www.scrapbook-elements.com

You can have a ball and cheaply too!!

Mary

[ChrissyC Profile Private message]

Hi Gladys...I have used all the above sites with great success..here is another site you might want to browse..
http://ginamillerdesigns.com/index.php
just type digitalscrabooking in Goggle then be prepared to be browsing sites for days!
I just love digital scrap stuff and Priducer, they go well together...
have fun
Chrissy

[ladyt Profile Private message]

Mary and Chrissy, thanks so much for sharing with me. I appreciate all of the tips I get on this forum, especially from "sharers" like you.

Peace and blessings,
Gladys

[Wilcovr Profile Private message]

Here is an other one http://www.oscraps.com/shop