Online Class: Digital Scrapbooking 101

If creating scrapbooks with your computer is what you're looking for, then this course is for you. Fourteen easy to follow lessons will take you from ground zero to the finished product in your hands.

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13

Lessons
18

Exams &
Assignments
14

Hours
average time
1.4

CEUs

Course Description

Scrapbooks have been part of the American way of life for generations. Most of us were raised with scrapbooks and probably even helped make them as children next to our mother's or grandmother's sides. However, with the advent of the home computer and easy access to the internet, the world of scrapbooks has changed forever.

Digital scrapbooks have blossomed and the trend is growing fast. No longer do you need to store and stash boxes, trays, and files of odds and ends to build your pages. Now, you have an entire craft store right at your finger tips. This course guides you along in the process of learning to use these tools.

You will learn the wonders of digital scrapbook making with the free 30 Day trial of Creative Memories Storybook Creator 4.0 scrapbook making software*. Lessons cover how to upload, crop, and color your favorite family photographs. How to incorporate the magic of text and font, and how to outline and present your story in an exciting and natural flow. Plus much more.

If creating scrapbooks with your computer is what you're looking for, then this course is for you. Easy to follow lessons will take you from ground zero to the finished product in your hands. The best thing is, it's fun and easy. Get started now!

*StoryBook Creator is a PC Program

Courses Frequently Bought Together:

Traditional Scrapbooking 101

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Areas of Study

Course Lessons

Lesson 1: The Benefits of Going Digital
In this lesson, you will learn the following about Digital Scrapbooking: - It's Easy - Save Money, Space, and Time - Increase Your Artistic Opportunities
Lesson 2 : Booting Up
These are the questions you will find answers to in this lesson: - Which Software - Software Basics/ how to get started
Lesson 3: Page Building Basics
In this lesson you will learn about: - Template Choices - Adding, Deleting, and Changing Pages
Lesson 4: Adding Pictures and Text
In this lesson you will learn about: - Uploading Photos - Framing Photos - Adding Text
Lesson 5: Photo Editing
In this lesson you will learn about: - Cropping Your Photos - Rotating and Zooming - The Quick Fix Tool Box - Convert to Black & White and Sepia - Enhance Color and Light - Use Soft Focus, Blur, and Sharpen
Lesson 6: The Wonderful World of Font
In this lesson, you will learn about: -Preview and select various Font Size and Style -How to Wrap Text -How to Create A Shape with Text -How to Insert a Text Line -How to Insert Fancy Text
Lesson 7: Telling Your Story
In this lesson, you will learn about: - Theme - Style - Creating an Outline - The Cover Photograph - Introducing Your Characters - Your World in Words
Lesson 8: Adding Embellishments
This lesson will demonstrate how to add paper, shapes, embellishments, fancy text, the process of rubber stamping, how to import personal content and other material.
Lesson 9: Options for Your Finished Project
In this lesson you will learn about: - Ordering Your Scrapbook - Converting the Format - Sharing and/or Creating a Slideshow - Printing Yourself - Save Options
Advanced Tools
This lesson will provide numerous video demonstrations on how to use the gradient tool, matting a round photo, using undo and redo, embossing, using edges, and much more.
Gift Ideas and Other Projects
Photo panels, page prints, cards, calendars, wall prints, and other scrapbook projects to make with Storybook.
The Items a Digital Scrapper May Need
In this lesson you'll learn about: - Your Workspace and Computer - Printers - Scanners
The 12 Best Habits for Digital Scrapbookers
In this lesson you will learn: - The Twelve Best Habits for Digital Scrapbookers