Scrapbooks have been kept for centuries! They're not a new tradition or fad. In fact, scrapbooks pre-date photos! Once photos came on the scene, scrapbooks meant even more because they preserved even more.
Scrapbooks turned into "scrapbook-ing" in the 1980s and 1990s when scrapbookers added a creative, decorative aspect.
The 21st century has brought us digital scrapbooking. Instead of papers, stickers, and scissors (and a lot of space to spread out in), a digital scrapbooker utilizes technology--a computer and computer software--to create books digitally, then submit them for publishing.
I know some digital scrapbookers keep only digital versions of their work, but print has a lot of benefits that digital doesn't, and photo experts have long maintained print as one of the safest ways to store photos. So I consider the "digital" part of digital scrapbooking in the creation only, not the finished product.
Your story is worth sharing and preserving (the benefits to the heart and soul are impressive), and photos are the highlights of your life's story. So let's explore making that entirely doable for you!
If you're considering making the transition from paper scrapbooking to digital scrapbooking, here are some great ideas and reasons to do it (such as a book never needing a full battery in order to give you access to your photos).
NOTE: I am a Forever affiliate, called an Ambassador, because I love Forever so much! This means I make a commission from purchases at my website, and being your Ambassador means I'm here to help you with questions, too.
Making Digital Scrapbooking Easy
Today I'll share with you a brilliant way to make your foray into digital scrapbooking easy: a starter project.
There are five things I love about this approach I'm about to share with you:
- It's a great fit for anyone who doesn't feel very computer-savvy.
- It's a great fit for anyone who doesn't have a lot of time to spend preserving photos and memories.
- It's a great fit for anyone concerned about photo privacy.
- It provides you both a digital (shareable!) version of your book (digital backups are always smart) as well as access to a professional printing service with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
- Once you've completed the starter project, you'll have a taste of an easy way to digitally scrapbook. From there, you can continue using the simple software platform (free) or you can advance to a more creative and flexible digital scrapbooking software if you prefer. (In my opinion, this is the piece de resistance! Finding a digital scrapbooking method that works for you makes it not just doable but enjoyable moving forward. Fun is what makes it easy.)
The Starter Project: Three Options
When you're trying something new, it's often easier when you first just get your feet wet. I have three ideas for your Starter Project which will do just that, so choose whichever one sounds most interesting and enjoyable to you.
I've chosen three projects that you can actually try out for free, too!
I'll give you some instructions on how to do that shortly, as well as a little tutorial video on how to make these items. You'll love how easy the software is to use!
The How-To: Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make your Starter Project (hopefully for free!).
- You'll use the free templates at a simple platform called Create & Print by FOREVER. First, open your free Forever account here.
- Next, check your email for an email from Forever so you can verify your email address. If you're new to Forever and you verify your email address, you'll be emailed a $20 Welcome Coupon that's good for 60 days. You'll be able to use it for your Starter Project!
- Now watch this 5-minute tutorial video about how to use the Create & Print software (formerly called Design & Print). I like to say that the learning curve for the Create & Print software is almost a straight line! This allows you to get projects done in a jif.
- Choose the photos you'd like to use in your project. Upload them to your Forever Storage (cloud storage for photos and videos). If you're uploading from your phone, this tutorial video will help. If you're uploading from your computer, this tutorial video will help.
- Next, click on whichever Starter Project you've decided on: the coaster set or the magnet or the "Remember" book. Make the project! 👊 I'm your Forever Ambassador, so reach out if you have questions. photoandstorytreasures@gmail.com
- Once your project is completed, go to the "Deals" tab along the top of the page at the Forever website. Check to see if your chosen product is on sale. You should be able to use the $20 coupon to get these items for free if they are 50% off. Everything is on sale all the time, and sales vary between 35%-50%. If you want to wait until your item is 50% off, you certainly may. Whatever the sale is, use the sale code you see there so you'll get the sale price at checkout.
- Now, go back to your email and get the coupon code for the $20 Welcome! Apply that $20 Welcome code in your cart as well. You should have the sale code and the $20 welcome code. You will pay shipping, but hopefully you're getting your lovely Starter Project for free.
Next Steps
Now that you've gotten your feet wet with the Create & Print software, you're ready to do some digital scrapbooking to preserve your photos and memories!
You can keep on using Create & Print by Forever for travel books, yearbooks, Reasons I Love You books, and much more!
If you think you might fall in love with Artisan like I did, you can start a 30-day free trial here and read all the computer system requirements. (Mac users need a partitioning program.)
What Will You Do?
I love that these options mean there's something for everyone, that you can get it all with both photo privacy and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and that you can really be your own digital scrapbooking hero!
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