April 30, 2013

 I just wanted to write a little post about digital scrapbooking.  I've been using the My Memories program for about 7 year now.  I love it.  I upgraded this year to their new 4.0 version.  I've enjoyed all of the new things that this version can do.  I also enjoy the "Cover-to-Cover" group on Facebook.  I don't share on facebook, but I enjoy seeing what others are doing and how they are solving their problems - scrapbook-wise.

There are quiet a lot digital scrapbook artist that I follow on facebook.  There is so much talent out there.  I love looking in their various galleries and all of the papers and elements that they are producing.  I do believe it is an addiction for me.  Controlled addiction.

I have been printing my photobooks through the print service at My Memories.  I printed two books and then they must have changed printers.  The books are great quality and beautiful.  Last year at Christmas time I had a coupon for a certain discount at My Publishers so I printed two identical photobooks as gifts.  I didn't keep a book, but they appeared to be high quality and long lasting in construction.  For my youngest child's birthday Grandma and Grandpa gave him some clothes from OshKosh and with the purchase came a gift card for 1 free 8X8 book from Shutterfly.  I had an account with them that I had never used, but I couldn't pass this up.  I prepared a photobook for the child that the OshKosh clothes were for.  I love that book, as well.  Very well constructed, pictures are clear and beautiful. So I guess since all three of those options are a great deal - the actual cost of printing an 80 page book is usually cheaper through My Memories, unless there is a 70% off coupon at My Publisher. 

Some of the digital artists that I follow and have purchased from are:  Just So Scrappy, Scraps by Missy, Bella Gypsy, Aprilisa Designs, Word Art World by Jennifer, Blue Flower Scraps, Amber Shaw, Boutique Cute Doll, Pixelily, Brown Eyed Susan, Designs by Connie Prince, Created by Jill, Jen C Desgins, Granny Enchanted, Norimeoreason, Cinnamon Scraps, Dandelion Dust, Stella Jane Designs.  I will put a complete list on here.  Like I said there are some fabulous artists out there and they all have amazing Creative Teams.

If you are looking to join the digital scrap world there are quite a few resources on line.  Hopefully, you may find as much fulfillment in scrapping your life as I have.