Goin' Digital

You know, I was thinking, I've been scrapbooking ever since Andrea was about 2, so about 13 years now and when I started I was a die-hard film photographer. I was sure I'd never use one of those digital cameras - how could I, it wasn't the real thing? And I fought it for awhile, but finally, once I didn't have a place to take my film to be developed locally, I finally had to make the switch. And now, I can't imagine photographing any other way. The benefit of taking hundreds of photos and not having to pay for film or processing is HUGE! Not to mention the benefit of getting to see your shot as soon as it is taken (although, I still need to remember to look at the picture before I let my subjects run of and play! :) )

And so....that brings up my current adventure....scrapbooking digitally? Yes, or no? Am I cheating? Well, although I'm still filled with some guilt, it is quickly being replaced with convenience and instant gratification....


I fortunately had the chance to get out and "scrap" for a few hours on Friday night, well, instead of dragging all of my "stuff" with me (since I don't know what I was going to work on, or what I might need) I just brought my laptop instead. Now, the layout above was still about an hour's worth of work because I am still teaching myself how to do this, but all in all, I was really happy with it and I know, I couldn't have created the same thing with paper and adhesive.

The following I just played with a moment ago and with a couple of clicks I'm still happy with the results....




Now, please don't miss understand, i am not about to give up my paper, glue, tools, and Cricut!
I still love the hands on experience, it's just now that I have my own space to create in out in the garage, I'm not as mobile as I use to be.....

Let me know what you think!!
and my apologies for a late post this week....lost that blogging hour to daylight savings time this weekend!

Love to all,
Melle