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The stories of your life are precious. More than likely, you love taking photos of the big and small things in your life. You love writing and recording, savoring and saving. And also more than likely you've got that backlog of photos you've been meaning to do something with (that's actually why I got started). After all, photos only take on significance when people look at them. Time to dig them out of whatever drive or CD or phone or random spot they're in, and make something amazing!

(Note : If you already own Up & Running from the archived classes, this content is the same.)

Our Goal: Introduce the Benefits of Digital Scrapbooking

There are lots of reasons to love digital Scrapbooking from the instant sharing to being able to create custom art. we hope you'll love it all too!

Share Instantly

You can use your computer and Photoshop or Photoshop Elements to create gorgeous projects that showcase your photos and words, AND share them online instantly with family and friends all over the world.

Print Albums & Keepsakes

You can print your digital scrapbook pages individually, or transform them into photo albums as keepsakes or gifts. I'll share resources to help you get perfect prints and photo books every time.

Grow Your Skills, Spread Your Wings

This is the big one. It should be written in big red letters and then underlined 1,000 times. The best thing about learning how to use Photoshop, is the learning. The skills you'll gain through the class series here will last you a lifetime, and you'll be amazed at all the things you're able to do (posters, flyers, kids' school projects, announcements, home decor, you name it). Those creative wings are just waiting to unfurl, and it all starts right here.

What To Expect In Class

Set up Photoshop (or Elements) for digital scrapbooking

Open and close photos and Photoshop documents

Create a digital scrapbook page using a single-photo "Quickpage"

Create a digital scrapbook page using a two-photo "Quickpage"

Use the Type tool to add single lines and paragraphs of text

Save your file for print

Save your file for sharing online

Create a layout from scratch with a blank document

Use digital patterned paper

Install and stamp digital brushes

Identify the basic vocabulary of design for print and the web

Perform basic edits on photos

Download and install fonts, and use the Type tool

Create photo collages

Create and use clipping masks

Add patterned papers to templates

And many more!

How To Prepare for Class

You'll need a computer with internet access, and have any version of Photoshop Elements 9+ or Photoshop CS5+ installed. Adobe offers a free 30-day trial of these programs in its latest version.

I'll Be Right There With You

This Digi Beginners Bundle will bring you from Brand New to Intermediate level Photoshop in no time!. By the end of class, you will have learned new Photoshop techniques including how to create a layout from scratch! How awesome is that? We love to see your photos and cherished albums, and with every JessicaSprague.com course, there are many different ways to get in touch to show off your art, or ask a question! Register now, and I'll see you in class!