Hi Amy! So glad you're going to get started with digital scrapbooking. You're going to love it and you came to the right place. Designer Digitals is a friendly community; always ready to answer questions and give encouragement.
First, click on
Getting Started in the menu bar at the top of this page. You'll find lots of helpful articles there.
Second, purchase the tutorial, Getting Started: Your First Layout by Cassie Jones with papers and elements by Katie Pertiet. It's a great way to learn while at the same time creating a layout.
Getting Started: Your First Layout - Digital Scrapbooking Tutorials
Be sure to ask questions. There are so many knowledgeable people here.
Also, spend some time in the gallery here for inspiration and ideas!