Maybe you are new to the world of Digital Scrapbooking… maybe you are wondering, “What do I do first?” “What does it take to create a really GREAT photo album?” “How do I get my albums to look like those in the pictures?” “What if I get stuck”!!!??? First of all, remember that even the best designers and scrapbook artists ALL started at square one. They all had to learn. They all made mistakes! So, don’t give up before you get going! YOU CAN DO THIS! There are some great tools in My Memories Suite to make sure that your photos are preserved and your family’s story is told and that you create something very special that YOU can be very proud of!
First, realize that the PERFECT album will look different for everyone. Even with the same photos, and the same page kits and embellishments, each person will see the story a little differently and build their pages in a little different way. The wonderful thing about My Memories Suite (whether you have version 1 or 2) is that this program puts YOU in complete control! You have the ability to decide what goes where, your page order, your background paper, and your embellishments – EVEN on the Designer Template pages. It is easy to make sure your story comes together in just the right way! So, decide what story or event your album will include. This can be anything from a general collection of photos by theme, or a group of photos that commemorate a particular event or holiday, and some will just be for fun. A great way to give your album a coherent feel is to select a theme or kit to serve as the backdrop or foundation to build a great showcase for all your photos. This is SO easy in the My Memories Suite Design Shop because there are TONS of great collections to choose from that will instantly give your album that “put together” feel that we all want. So, gather your photos, pick your theme and you are READY to get started!
Make sure to stop by and check out the My Memories Suite Design Shop and take a peek at all the wonderful Designer Template pages and paper packs and embellishments sets. Start with one that really strikes your fancy or suits the “feel” of the album you are trying to create. Even if you build your own album from scratch, choosing a coordinated set of papers instantly unifies your pages. Pair the set of background papers with a few of the photo only templates already built into your My Memories Suite software and you are well on your way to your own wonderful work of art. I have included a few pages here from the “Drama Queen” paper pack from Dana Zarling to show you how the background papers pull the pages together. See how the coordinated background papers and mat pull the pages together?
Your friends and family will be amazed at the impressive, professional results you will achieve, from your very first project. How easy it was… well, that can be our little secret! And remember, if you get stuck, or ever need help, we are only an email away. Remember, you can also check out the Facebook fan page or Flickr gallery for some great inspiration, too!! We have some very talented friends and fans who have posted wonderful pages that they have created quickly and easily in their MMS program.
So, what are you waiting for??? Your photos are waiting to tell your story! Let them OUT of your computer, and off your memory card and into the hands of those you want to share that story with!
Have a happy scrappy day!
… and don’t forget to make a memory today!
Lisa J.
lisaj@mymemoriessuite.com
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