Saturday, May 31, 2008

So, where do I print these pages and what size???

So, I've played around with the pages and now I'm wondering where do I get them printed. Also, do you generally have them printed and bound, or do you add them to a prebound scrapbook?

I'm waiting on admittance to a forum - where I'm sure I'll find these answers - but I figured it can't hurt to ask!

What am I doing wrong? *** update

When I add an element to a page, I can't get the background of the element to be clear. I'm assuming it's something with layers, I just can't figure it out.

Can someone help? I'm using Adobe PSE.

***Edited to add: Okay, I think I've figured it out. I've played around and figured out what effects help.

Friday, May 30, 2008

So, how long before I need a second external hardrive?

Now I've discovered FREEBIES! Woohoo!!! Thanks to Michelle I've been downloading free pages and elements all evening.

I'm guessing it won't be long before I have to move all this fun stuff to my external hardrive though...

I can't decide what's more fun: the actual scrapping part or finding stuff to scrap with! (That is about the most horribly worded sentence I've ever seen.)

Oh, and I can't post the picture, because it isn't my child, but I managed to get the MOST perfect shot of a little girl in our playgroup the other day. I turned it to b/w and it is gorgeous. I sent it to her mom and she couldn't believe how great it turned out. YEAH! My photography skills are being honed as I type.

Oh yeah, and Ms M got onto me on Wednesday because apparently my lens was horribly dirty. Nice huh? I could probably have been identified for a crime with as many fingerprints as were on that lens.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Uh, oh...I discovered downloadable stuff!



I'm selling all of my paper scrapping items, and now I've discovered the downloadable stuff you can do with PSE. This is SERIOUS! (to quote DDs favorite tv show - the WonderPets)


I downloaded an Asian Paper Pak to help scrap my China trip. Shhh, don't tell the hubby that this could cost more $$$.


Want to share your favorite links? I actually found mine on one of the ads on the site. Umm, I guess they really do a good job of matching them up since I'm one of the ones clicking them! Oops.


And, because pictures are always fun, here's a couple more from that China trip.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Just making myself at home


This morning we had a playdate at the Arboretum. Someone loves the little houses in the village area so we played there the most. She's been asleep for almost three and a half hours and I don't hear her stirring at all!


I caught this shot in one of the houses. It isn't a great photo, but it is a great pose!!!


Tuesday, May 27, 2008

So many pictures, so little time

I've just started the digital scrapbook of our trip to China. Yes, it was over 18 months ago, but do you know how much time a baby/toddler takes? I think it's good I'm getting started before she turns 16!


I am still loving my Adobe PSE and I've found all the themes and papers and gadgets and gizmos for it. What I'm wondering is do these other digital scrapbook things I can purchase get along with PSE or do I have to have the full Photoshop software?


And because, what is a post about travelling to China and scrapbooking without pictures, here's a blast from the past...
These were taken hours after we first met the Princess.

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Loving every minute of it!


Here are the two loves of my life.