For digiscrapping, I use Lumapix FotoFusion Scrapbook Essentials. You can download it for free to see if you like it. The program will watermark the images you create until you pay the $39.95 licensing fee. I like this program because it is easy. It's learning curve is not very steep at all. I've recommended it to several friends, and I haven't heard from the friends that they've moved on to another program.
I also have Adobe Photoshop CS4. I use it for photo editing, but I am a novice and don't stray too much from actions. Yes, Photoshop is the ultimate tool of digiscrappers, but I don't have the time or patience for it. You don't want to know how much CS4 costs, but the watered down Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 runs about $84.99 on Amazon.com on 2/18/09.
Traditional Scrapbookers go to scrapbooking and discount stores to purchase papers, elements, and equipment. Digital Scrapbookers purchase digital kits online from designers' web sites, and enjoy freebies that designers have available as well. In my opinion, Scrapping with IKEA Goddess is the best place to find freebie links. Templates are also available to help one create pages more quickly. Some digiscrappers print their pages at home where others use professional photo printers for high quality prints. Prints can be bound in a book or framed for display. Digiscrappers can create square pages (12x12, 10x10, 8x8), 8.5x11, in 4x6 for small and inexpensive books, or in any custom size one wants to create.
There are forums for adoption specific digital scrapbooking. I am a member (although not very active) of China Digital Scrapbooks and have found it to be a great resource for sales, places to find Asian themed kits, and inspiration.
I also have Adobe Photoshop CS4. I use it for photo editing, but I am a novice and don't stray too much from actions. Yes, Photoshop is the ultimate tool of digiscrappers, but I don't have the time or patience for it. You don't want to know how much CS4 costs, but the watered down Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 runs about $84.99 on Amazon.com on 2/18/09.
Traditional Scrapbookers go to scrapbooking and discount stores to purchase papers, elements, and equipment. Digital Scrapbookers purchase digital kits online from designers' web sites, and enjoy freebies that designers have available as well. In my opinion, Scrapping with IKEA Goddess is the best place to find freebie links. Templates are also available to help one create pages more quickly. Some digiscrappers print their pages at home where others use professional photo printers for high quality prints. Prints can be bound in a book or framed for display. Digiscrappers can create square pages (12x12, 10x10, 8x8), 8.5x11, in 4x6 for small and inexpensive books, or in any custom size one wants to create.
There are forums for adoption specific digital scrapbooking. I am a member (although not very active) of China Digital Scrapbooks and have found it to be a great resource for sales, places to find Asian themed kits, and inspiration.