Hello!
I just joined the forum and wanted to say a quick hello. I've not done any traditional scrapbooking, and with six children, trying to keep up with all those photos, cuting, pasting, etc... would take me forever! I doubt I would get done before grandchildren started arriving.

I'm primarily a stay-at-home mom, that's my main job; but I've owned and operated my own web design and hosting company from home for nearly 7 years - so that's my occupation. I also am a hobby breeder of Shih Tzus, so another passion of mine (among many!).

I love my digital camera and am always taking photos of my dogs, kids, etc.... and put them on web pages, so I think digital scrapbooking would suit me well. I actually just heard the term digital scrapbooking yesterday! Guess I live under a rock. So I'm very new to exactly what it is and how it's done; but considering that I am very familiar with graphic programs, I think I could easily get the hang of it.

I primarily use Paint Shop Pro (v. 9), but also have Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks and a couple plugs-ins/extras like Eye Candy. So I think I have pretty much everything I need to get started.

I'm off to read the forums to see what I should do next. I look forward to seeing what everyone is creating.

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Mrs. Traci Knoppe <*)))><
Newbie Scrapbooker

Welcome to Scrapbook-Bytes! You sound like you are all ready to start your new adventure! Be sure to check out our tutorial section, as well as the forum specific to the program you are using... and PLEASE do not hesitate to ask questions... we love to help others get addicted LOL

I look forward to seeing your pages in our gallery!

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oh, I forgot to add... be sure to come to our crops! We provide inspiration and freebies for you to create an awesome layout!

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Thanks for the welcome! Where do I find the crops schedule? I'd love to join you.

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Mrs. Traci Knoppe <*)))><
Newbie Scrapbooker

Welcome! Glad to have ya here at SBB!! Here is the calendar of stuff going on here at SBB. Some crops may be listed here too.

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My Designs here at SBB
CheCk ouT my NeW BloG

heya!! welcome, you're gonna LOVE digi scrapping, it's totally addictive!! :-)

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marianne

Hi there... obviously when I posted this morning I had not had enough coffee LOL

here is the link to the calendar with all the crops listed http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/chat/calendar.php

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Thanks! Okay, so say I want to attend the Simple Scrap tomorrow afternoon; would I go to the Main Chatroom for that?

I guess I need to take time to read over the whole site, I'm sure there are instructions explaining all this.

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Mrs. Traci Knoppe <*)))><
Newbie Scrapbooker