Digital Scrapbooking Day Page on Facebook

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Would you like to be involved with DSD?  Contact me at seswhiteATgmailDOTcom

We hope you take some time today to celebrate the every growing world of digitial photography and scrapbooking. It seems that most of us own a digital camera and you don't have to be a scrapbooker to take lots of pictures.  Playing with those photos and preserving the memories are what this day is all about.  Learn about choosing a digital camera, using a new technique or creating something unique with your photos and enjoy DSD!

Here are some interesting links for DSD 2008:

• DSD 2008 Events
• Tutorials
• Savvy Shopper's Guide to Digital Cameras
• Digital Scrapbooking FAQ
• Facebook DSD Event
• DSD Gear at Cafepress

And a word of thanks for some people who helped make DSD special this year.

• Digital Scrapbooking magazine
• Triscape, makers of FxFoto software
• Scrappy Marketing Solutions

We hope you enjoy DSD!

Happy Scrapping!

Angie Pedersen and Susan White, Co-founders DSD

by Molly Newman, Associate Editor, Digital Scrapbooking Magazine

Is a new digital camera making an appearance on your holiday wish list this year? With so many options to choose from, it's tough to navigate the maze of competing models and find the one that's just right for you. These tips will help you focus on the right features and ask the right questions... and ensure your new camera will be a gift that keeps on giving for years to come.

Don't get tripped up by the size trap. With even entry-level digital cameras boasting resolutions of 10 MP or more, you might believe that more megapixels always means a better image. But a better indicator of image quality is the camera's sensor size. Larger sensors pick up more light, allowing you to shoot at faster speeds in lower-light situations. Plus, jumbo-sized sensors produce finer detail at any screen or print size. Check out: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Say goodbye to shake. Many new D-SLR cameras include on-board image stabilization among their features. Image stabilization banishes camera shake, meaning your shots (especially of fast-moving subjects like kids and pets) will be crisper and sharper every time. With this feature built into the camera body, there's no need to invest in pricey image-stabilized lenses. Check out: Sony Alpha D-SLR A350

Are you going retro? If you have a large collection of older SLR lenses, make sure the D-SLR you're checking out is compatible with the lenses you already have. Most manufacturers support the use of older lenses with new D-SLR bodies; Nikon is the only major manufacturer that does not.

Don't be a kit captive. D-SLRs are often sold as complete kits with a body and lens included. These lenses, though, are often low-end and too slow to be of much use. A better choice is pairing a D-SLR body with a lens that really suits your shooting needs, whether it's made by the camera body's manufacturer or a dedicated lensmaker such as Tamron or Sigma. Check out: Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 EX DC Macro HSM

Editors Note:  all photos from Digital Photography Review (DP Review) which is a great resource for in depth camera reviews.

On digitalscrapbooking.com

·         Video tutorials

·         Daily giveaways in the Digital Scrapbooking magazine group

·         Behind-the-scenes video

·         “Secrets of Highly Effective Brush Users” article for insider tips

·         Tips to get published

·         Q&A with managing editor Lynda Angelastro in the Digital Scrapbooking magazine group from 11-noon MST

·         Challenges to design your own sneakers and laptop skins

On our blog

Stacey Mann the owner of Digitals, told us they will have an exciting line up of events in celebration of Digital Scrapbooking Day including a sale, treasure hunt, and lots of crops Oct. 31 - Nov. 2!  

Join in the DST treasure hunt where site visitors can collect pieces of a completely free mega collaboration kit with a common color palette by visiting our store and hunting for the clues, which are linked to immediate download of the kit pieces. 

And there is a  line-up of crops/chats where participants can enjoy the company of fellow digital scrapbookers, pick up freebies and learn more about the sites' talented designers.  Digitals crops are scheduled as follows:
Nov 1             Noon     DSD Chat with Christine Smith
                     8 pm     Calendar Crop with Amanda Thorderson
                     9 pm     Surprise Crop with DeDe Smith
Nov 2             9 pm     Like Mother, Like Daughter Chat with Silva, Alessandra, Amanda & Tina
Nov 3             9 pm     Multi Photo Layouts with Shawn Walter
Note: all crop times listed U.S. Eastern. 

And don't forget to shop the sale at their store!

There will be a scavenger hunt with clues, challenges and a fun jigsaw game.  I am not sure how you do a jigsaw puzzle online so I might just have to pop over to find out!

And if you like to shop [who doesn't?]  they will also be having a big sale at the store from Oct 31 to Nov 3.

Scrap Orchard has a whole day full of events for DSD.  In case you can't read it above

• Font challenge
• Bingo
• Speed Scrap
• Chats
• Challenges
• Scavenger Hunt

And if that is not enough...a sale in the Scrap Orchard store too! There will be freebies and prizes with a top prize of $200 girl certificate!

Scrap Orchard DSD list

Scrapbook Your Holiday Greeting Scrapblog Challenge

In honor of Digital Scrapbooking Day, Scrapblog and Digital Scrapbooking Magazine invite you to participate in a Scrapblog Challenge! Scrapbook your holiday greeting and you could win 50 prints of your own custom holiday greeting card design.

The deadline to enter is November 1, 2008.

Scrapblog lets you design a card both inside and out which means you have lots of creative possibities!  Don't forget to tag your card with DSD so it gets entered in the contest. 

And I can't wait to see what you create!

Kate at Heritage Scrap let us know that beginning October 31st through November 4th they are having a store wide sale, to include some commercial use products.  The sale will vary between
35 and 50% off.

Additionally, you can find several challenge contests at Heritage Scrap from Friday
through Monday with prizes awarded for the special categories.