11-30-2011, 05:40 PM
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Hi everyone!
I'm a newbie to the world of digitial... well... EVERYTHING! I have Photoshop Elements and I use it generally just to edit my photos. However, the more beautiful digital "things" i see, the more I am inclined to try my hand out at something electronic.
I thought I'd start simple and just make our Advent activity cards... but I'm BEYOND intimidated! I don't even know how to just add text to these.  Ugh... Anyone want to recommend a "digital for dummies" tutorial? 
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11-30-2011, 05:55 PM
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Hi ARDriggers! First of all, WELCOME! (and, you are not a dummy! All of us were newbies at one time and we all learn together here!)
The very best place to start would be with this tutorial by Cassie Jones: Getting Started: Your First Layout - Digital Scrapbooking Tutorials It will lead you step by step to create a digital layout while learning how to use your Photoshop Elements software. It even comes with the papers you need to create a layout or you can switch and use other papers. Also, click on (tips) up in the menu bar and choose from lots of how to advice articles. Best of luck! You're going to love digital scrapping.
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Merrilee    17" Mac Book Pro PSE 9.0 Bamboo Pen & Touch Sony A100 D-SLR
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11-30-2011, 07:36 PM
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Yes, a big welcome! Just jump in! You can't hurt anything by trying and playing. Merrilee's recommendations are the perfect place to start.
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11-30-2011, 08:09 PM
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Welcome! Digital scrapbooking is so enjoyable! You will love it once you feel more comfortable. This a wonderful, supportive place to learn.
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My gear: Canon Rebel XSi Lens: Tamron 28-75 2.8 / Canon 50mm 1.8 /Macro 90mm 2.8 / Canon 55-250mm 4.5 / PSE 8
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12-01-2011, 07:02 PM
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Welcome! I'm still in the transition from paper to digital - so far I LOVE it!!! This site is THE site - so so much information and lots of people willing to answer all your questions!!!
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Brenda - wife, mother, animal lover! Canon Powershot S3 (dreaming of an upgrade!) Windows 7 & PSE 6
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12-01-2011, 09:20 PM
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Welcome!
Jump in, jump in! I was clueless to the max when I arrived, and didn't even know how to formulate questions. I got oodles of help here and now love love love scrapping. We're not dummies, we're just learners. Try Merr's tutorial recommendation. That will get you started with the best methods, and you won't have to unlearn bad or slow habits. Guess how I know!!
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Maureen My Blog:Cooking My Life What do we live for if not to make life a little easier for someone? iPhone4G is my camera!/27" iMac/Macbook PSE10  
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12-01-2011, 09:24 PM
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We were all once where you are. Merr's suggestion is excellent, and this community is so supportive. The forum is a great place to come if you have questions. Welcome!
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Linda My gear: Nikon D700; 24-70mm 2.8; 70-200mm 2.8; 105mm 2.8; 50mm 1.4; 150-500mm 5-6.3 My software: CS5 on a PC; Lightroom 2; ACDSee 12  
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12-01-2011, 11:06 PM
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Welcome!!! When I started a few years ago I checked out the same tutorial Merr suggested! It helped so much and helped hook me!! Digital scrapbooking is so fun! The gallery here at DD is do fun to go through and the community is just amazing! Good luck and can't wait to see your creations!
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12-06-2011, 06:28 PM
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Like Linda said, we have all been there. Check out the tutorials, they are very helpful. There is also a wealth of information on the web. I really hope to see a lot of you around here
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Anke   My gear: Nikon: D700, 50mm 1.4, 24-70 mm 2.8, 17-35 mm 2.8, 70-200 2.8, 85mm 1.4 Tamron:18-270mm 3.5-6.3, 90mm 2.8, LR 2.7, CS5 on a 17" MacBookPro. Member NAPP My blog
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12-06-2011, 06:49 PM
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Welcome... looks like you have already received great advice! Hope to see some of your work in the gallery!
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My Camera - Canon 50D - soon to own 5D Mark III My Lenses - 50mm 1.2, 70-200mm f4, 24-70mm 2.8, 100mm 2.8 My Software - Photoshop CS5, Lightroom 3
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12-06-2011, 08:42 PM
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Welcome, welcome, welcome! Stick with it, you'll be scrapping in no time. :O)
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~Kelly My Tools: 1 Beautiful 20" IMac, a Canon Rebel T2i, PSE 9 and a Bamboo Fun
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12-06-2011, 11:28 PM
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Welome to DD!! Merrilee gave you the advice I was going to, so I will just say give it a try and you will be hooked in no time flat! Also, feel free to ask any questions you may have....everyone here is more than happy to help!!
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Kathie my gallery Camera: Nikon D90, Nikon D50 Lenses: Nikkor: 50 mm 1.4, 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8, Micro 60mm 2.8G ED, 18-200mm VR, SB-800 Software: Adobe PSE3 and CS2 Computer Platform: It may be a PC, but at least it's fast
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12-07-2011, 08:29 AM
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Do Cassie's tutorials and ask questions in the forums and it won't be long before you are a whiz! Welcome!
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My Gallery My Blog: Feed Your Spirit Cameras: Canon Rebel XS DSLR and Canon Power Shot SD900 Digital Elph point-n-shoot Software: PSE8 and Lightroom 2
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12-07-2011, 08:37 AM
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Welcome! You will love it here at Designer Digitals! Take a look at the gallery and you will get tons of inspiration from all of the layouts posted. Can't wait to see your first post!
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