Thanks for stopping by! I believe scrapbooking is all about preserving memories. Whether you’re a seasoned scrapbooker or beginner, I think you’ll enjoy what’s in store for you here at the Café. I hope to provide tips, inspiration & information about scrapbooking resources. I’ll also be available to help you tackle any challenges you may face. So, sit a spell, browse the menu categories and enjoy a “fresh cup” of inspiration in the galleries. I look forward to scrapping with you…
Are you prepared in the case of a computer crash? Would you lose important files? What if your phone was lost or stolen? Would you still be able to retrieve your contacts and photos? How about when you upgrade Photoshop Elements or other important software tools? Can you quickly find your most valued third-party files for re-installation? If any of these questions create anxiety because of your lack of preparedness, read on. World Backup Day Tomorrow, March 31st, is World…
By now, perhaps you’ve spent some time experimenting with fonts. That means it’s time to really think about journaling. For many of us, journaling is one of the most difficult parts of putting a scrapbook page together, digital or traditional. Yet it sometimes is one of the most important parts of the layout. It lets others know why you made the page. Coupled with your photos, or perhaps even with no photos, journaling allows you to tell meaningful stories. And…
Did you know that everything you see creates an emotional response? How and where you see it also adds to that emotional response. This psychological response to imagery is a powerful tool in conveying your message. You can design memorable pages with these details in mind! And one of the most important details? Fonts! We have to be careful about our font choices. Why? Because they add expression/emotion to our page. And just like eyebrows, they can be thin, thick,…
A font manager is a software solution for using fonts more effectively. Good font managers have the flexibility to meet the unique needs of each designer – professional or personal. Most font managers allow you to: Step #10: Why Use A Font Manager? The average creative professional’s font library contains upwards of 4,500 fonts (in my opinion that number is likely waaaaaay to small). Even if you’re not a professional, it’s not unheard of for a font library to contain…
Now that you’re working on some scrapbook layouts you’ll want to think about titles & journaling. This will likely lead you to exploring fonts & alphabets. Step #9: Fonts & Alphabets To some this might seem a bit redundant. Fonts, alphabets…aren’t they the same. Well, not exactly. In the world of scrapbooking these two things have always been different. For those of you who may not understand I’ll explain. Simply put, fonts are what we use in a word processing…