How to Start Hybrid Scrapbooking
Hybrid scrapbooking combines traditional or paper scrapbooking with digital scrapbooking supplies and techniques. Starting to hybrid scrapbook is a snap. Just follow these steps.
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Things You'll Need
- Paper scrapbook supplies
- Digital scrapbook supplies
- Photo editing software
- Color printer
Instructions
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Become familiar with digital scrapbook techniques. Many digital scrapbook websites offer tutorials and background. The Scrapbookmax website offers a complete digital scrapbook software package.
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Begin a scrapbook session as you normally would by selecting papers, photos and embellishments. Digital scrapbook suppliers offer digital elements online. Some of these elements are free but others require a fee. Some suppliers require opening an account or subscribing to a membership.
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Include a digitally enhanced photo in a layout or print a digital embellishment on card stock to add to the layout if you typically use just papers and stickers.
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Design a layout on the computer, print it out and add the perfectly coordinated sticker or soft vellum to add dimension.
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Experiment with whatever elements are available and don't be afraid to mix both traditional and digital elements.
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Tips & Warnings
Be creative. Don't be limited by what the local scrapbook store carries.
