In the past, crafters met at stores and home parties to work on paper scrapbooks. In today’s high technology world though, they now have the option of putting together digital scrapbooks for their friends and families to enjoy. Digital scrapbooks lets a designer layout their scrapbook through the computer using digital elements. Working with different software programs, beautiful pages are created to use in albums, frames or shared on social networking sites.

Digital Scrapbooking Forums

While digital scrapbooking may take away from the social interaction of building a paper scrapbook with like-minded friends at the nearest store, there are still ways to share and communicate with other people interested in this hobby. Many sites offer forums where members can get information about the latest tutorials, how to take better pictures, converse with friends and enter design contests. Some forums even offer information about online learning classes.

Digital Scrapbooking Blogs

Many digital scrapbook designers also keep a blog chronicling their work. New papers and designs are offered here for sale by talented designers who provide new layout concepts. They may also provide other craft options that other designers are interested in. Many blogs also have monthly newsletters so that readers can be updated on any sales, enter contests for free products or receive free downloads. A blog may give design ideas and links to other websites that are useful too.  Read more...