{"id":2460,"date":"2023-01-17T10:34:18","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T15:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/?p=2460"},"modified":"2023-01-17T10:41:14","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T15:41:14","slug":"ready-to-take-the-next-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/ready-to-take-the-next-step\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready To Take The Next Step?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Welcome to week 2 in my Tuesday Tip Day series!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">There are many different types of scrapbooking software programs out there that you can use.&nbsp; I personally think you can scrapbook with a multitude of programs\u2026but there are some types of software programs that just make scrapbooking a LOT more fun and easier once you know how you use them! You can read more about a variety of the software programs available on my \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/digital-resources\/\" title=\"\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/a>\u201d Page.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DigitalSoftware01smaller.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DigitalSoftware01smaller.png\" alt=\"Many Software Options\" class=\"wp-image-2463\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Today I use Adobe Photoshop Elements (PSE).&nbsp; I highly recommend that most beginner scrapbookers use either Adobe Photoshop (PS) or Adobe Photoshop Elements (PSE). &nbsp;That\u2019s not to say there\u2019s anything bad about the other software programs \u2013 it\u2019s just once you learn to use PS\/PSE, you\u2019ll wonder why you ever used anything else! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Adobe PS hands down offers the most options and allows you to grow the most as a digital scrapbooker.&nbsp; In my opinion, PSE offers enough of the same capabilities for a fraction of the cost.&nbsp; And honestly, I truly believe that PSE is sufficient for the \u201caverage\u201d scrapbooker.&nbsp; Especially as you\u2019re getting started, PSE (again in my opinion) may be easier to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">And you could always upgrade later if you feel a more robust set of tools would be a benefit.&nbsp; I don\u2019t receive any financial compensation for recommending them \u2013 I just really love the software and think if you want to preserve your family\u2019s photos and memories \u2013 it\u2019s well worth the investment of both money &amp; time to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DontBeIntimidated01smaller.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DontBeIntimidated01smaller.jpg\" alt=\"Don't Be Intimidated\" class=\"wp-image-2465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DontBeIntimidated01smaller.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DontBeIntimidated01smaller-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DontBeIntimidated01smaller-270x270.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Most of the available \u201cgraphics\u201d programs may seem a bit daunting when you first get started, but once you learn them you will realize just how much more creative freedom and control you have to create almost anything.&nbsp; Truly, you have no idea how much more you can do digitally than you ever could with paper and glue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">The Single Most Important Learning Tip!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">I believe it is very important to spend a good amount of time learning whatever digital scrapbooking program you choose before starting your first digital scrapbook page.&nbsp; Not only will you be able to edit your photos in amazing ways and create those stunning layouts \u2013 but you\u2019ll likely use it for many other things also!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LearningTakesTime01smaller.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LearningTakesTime01smaller.jpg\" alt=\"Learning Takes Time\" class=\"wp-image-2466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LearningTakesTime01smaller.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LearningTakesTime01smaller-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LearningTakesTime01smaller-270x270.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color\">If you haven&#8217;t already clicked the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/yourscrappingcafe.ck.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Follow Me<\/strong><\/a>&#8221; button please do.  This way you&#8217;ll easily stay updated for Step #3&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/StayUpdated02smaller.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/StayUpdated02smaller.png\" alt=\"Stay Updated\" class=\"wp-image-2347\" width=\"150\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/StayUpdated02smaller.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/StayUpdated02smaller-282x270.png 282w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to week 2 in my Tuesday Tip Day series! There are many different types of scrapbooking software programs out there that you can use.&nbsp; I personally think you can scrapbook with a multitude of programs\u2026but there are some types of software programs that just make scrapbooking a LOT more fun and easier once you know how you use them! You can read more about a variety of the software programs available on my \u201cResources\u201d Page. 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