Hey Traditional Scrappers!

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

:wave: Are you out there in DIS-land?

Gosh, I really feel as though there are a lot of digital scrappers here on the DIS, not that there's anything wrong with that. It's just that I don't relate. I tried, made 2 layouts and continued with the traditional paper scrapping.

Now, had my computer not have crashed, and caused me to lose whatever program I was using I might have made more digital layouts. But this computer can be so unstable and it can be really frustrating when you have to reboot often because it freezes or does a physical memory dump...that and I don't think my shoulder could withstand the extended length of time sitting in front of the computer designing pages.

[BernardandMissBianca]

No worries, we are totally here!!!!

I don't really get digi scrapping either, it's nice and all but I really like the process of traditional scrapping.

[nikkistevej]

I'm here, although I have done a few photobooks. I also still enjoy the process of traditional.:goodvibes

[Lisa]

I find myself doing both; traditional for the the touch and feel aspect and digital for the trying something a little different. Any way I do it is therapy for me. :)

Do what works for you. :thumbsup2

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

:wave: Are you out there in DIS-land?

I know that while I find good posts and info in the Scrapbooking area of the DIS Boards, I found my home :love:, great ideas, and techniques on the Swap section of the Boards. Come on over and see what's happening!

[PrincessNancy96]

Yup, we are here...there are a number of us! :)
:welcome:

[xanphylus]

I too only do traditional scrapbooking. I tried the digital but wasn't really impressed with it. Maybe I got the wrong program or something.... :confused3 I like the 12x12 size papers though and with digital, I can't really print that unless I buy a special printer or pay to have it printed. I like to have the page right in front of me and be able to move the stuff around and play with my options and be able to throw that page to the side and yet still see it while I am making another page. Call me crazy if you will! :lmao:
Right now I am working on my DS almost 1's scrapbook- I am about 3 months behind currently and in my DD8's I am about a year behind- wish me luck!

[tyniknate]

Have been tempted to try digi scrapping but it just doesn't seem right to me. I like the paper-in-hand process of traditional scrapping. Not that there's anything wrong with digital. I just don't think I have the same feel for it. Like the above posts said....there's a lot of us traditional scrappers on the swap board. Come on over and give us a shout. And by the way.....once you swap you can't stop! Love those swap gals! :rotfl:

[JandJ]

I've been paper scrapping for nearly 10 years and just started digital in the last year. I'm probably 90% traditional and 10% digital. I enjoy the digital as something different, as a PP said; but I honestly find more joy in traditional paper scrapping.

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Another traditional scrapbooker here....I tried digital scrapbooking but I prefer the look and feel of "paper" scrapbooking. Currently working on our DCL cruise from February 2009.

[vanyel]

Paper scrapper here. i'd like to try digital but i have so much paper that trying digital seems overwhelming. Plus, I don't have the time right now to learn how to use it and that would just add stress. And I really enjoy touching and moving things by hand.

[Iwant2BAprincess]

I am at a computer all day. The last thing I really want to do for my "me" time is deal with scrapping on it. I still prefer the hands on approach

[Arizona Rita]

Paperscrapper!:lovestruc Also working on a DCL cruise, only mine is 2007.
I dont think I would like digiscrapping.

[bigbabyblues]

I'm still here! I haven't done much scrapping in the last few months, but I hope to start back up soon......I did some shopping yesterday for paper and things, does that count??

I'm about 2 years or so behind in my family album, and I have a November 2008 WDW album that is partly done, and May 2009 WDW that I haven't gotten all of the pics printed for yet. I also discovered the other evening that we haven't gotten any pics except for WDW printed since Christmas 2007........

[Macca1111]

I think you see more of the digi scrapper stuff on here because it's much easier for them to showcase - it's already a file on the computer, they just have to get it on photobucket or something, which many of them do anyway. For us, you have to take a picture of your layout, get the pic on the computer and then get it on a sharing site. That's why until the 365 project I never showed my pages on here - too much darn work, and I don't really need photos of my pages of photos...also could be that since the DIS people are relatively tech savvy they lean more towards the digi stuff, I don't know. We are here tho! Maybe you just need to prod us to be a little louder. ;)

[LindaBabe]

Paper! I spend too much time as it is on the computer!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Paper! I spend too much time as it is on the computer!

And you can get yelled at for being to loud in class with regular scrapping......:rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

:goodvibes
Happy to "meet you all. I must say, most of you have the same reasons for paper scrapping as I do. I too am on a computer most of my day and then come home to catch up on personal stuff (email, budget, DIS, etc) for at least an hour on the home PC. The thought of spending a few hours at a time dragging and dropping doesn't appeal to me. My Disney layouts are 12x12, but I have used others sizes for other projects. As much as I like to look at layouts and pictures via digital medium, I still like to touch photos and share them with family and friends.

[pjlla]

Another traditional paper scrapping checking in here! I convinced myself that if I got a laptop that I would start digi-scrapping (because I spend a lot of time away from home, sitting and waiting for my kids at sporting events). Well... I tried it and definitely didn't like it. I know that I got frustrated waaaaay too easily with the computer (I am not real computer savvy) and since scrapping is supposed to be enjoyable and relaxing, that was the end of that!! I've got exactly 4 digital pages (2 2 page layouts) done and in the books... oh well.

I'm SURE that if I got a better program and some RL tutoring, I would be okay with it. And it would sure make scrapping away from home MUCH easier. But I'm okay with how I work right now. I LOVE my paper......................P

[alikat99]

I'm also a die-hard paper scrapper. Sure, I've made a few photobooks on Kodak, etc, but my scrapbooks are definitely paper. Besides, I have WAY too many supplies to start digi-scrapping now!!:rotfl2:

[pilotwife_02]

I'm a traditional scrapper too. I've spent way to much on stuff to go digi :lmao:

But seriously, I just like it better.

[keywestbride]

Besides, I have WAY too many supplies to start digi-scrapping now!!:rotfl2:

My thoughts exactly! :rotfl:

I've never done a digital album, but I'll probably try it at some point. I really like the texture and dimension of my paper books though, so I just can't imagine switching over totally.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hey guys, don't forget that we have by weekly challenges for paper and digital as well as the monthly challenge where we log how many pages we complete. The winner from each hosts the next challenge.

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

Hey guys, don't forget that we have by weekly challenges for paper and digital as well as the monthly challenge where we log how many pages we complete. The winner from each hosts the next challenge.

Sounds fun! Are the challenges posted on the 1st of the month? I'll have to check those out.

[bigbabyblues]

Here's the link to the current traditional paper LO, it ends 7/28:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2226456

Here is the link to the July challenge; I participate in this one (sometimes, lol), it doesn't matter how many you do, they all count!:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2218894

Feel free to join in, even if you aren't sure you'll get anything done. It sometimes motivates me to do at least one or two.

Steph

[mybestieismickey]

I definitely stick to paper. I too prefer the hands on feel of paper srapping. Plus, I use a lot of "stuff" on my pages. Programs, tickets, anything that brings back a memory. Last weekend I did a page that included my DH's plastic bracelet from when he ended up in the ER during a shift at work. There's just not room for that kind of stuff on digital pages...

[TPCShauna]

I've been spending some time lately on digital scrapping because I haven't had the physical strength to sit at a table and paper scrap but I definitely miss it. There is something so satisfying about marrying the perfect papers and embellies to showcase my photos that I just don't get with digital. I also love texture and I miss that with digital scrapping.

Honestly though, I've been playing with marrying the two genres so that I'm doing the majority of the layout digitally and am then using some real embellies like ribbon and doodads for depth. I know there's a formal term for the process but I can't think of it. Even so, I don't think I'll ever be able to leave my paper behind.

[StitchIsOurHero]

SHAUNA!!!!!!! :cheer2::yay::grouphug::cheer2::yay::grouphug: HI!!!

Another traditional scrapper here (when I manage to find time)! I thought about digi-scrapping, but I don't think I'd ever manage to get them printed. Plus, as so many have said, my WHOLE day at work is computer, so I'd rather not spend my fun time on the computer. I LOVE seeing digi-pages though--so pretty!

I am a 12 x 12 paper scrapper (and paper collector)! Since DS was born, I haven't had a lot of scrapping time, but I've definitely got the pics to do when I get back to it!!

[TPCShauna]

SHAUNA!!!!!!! :cheer2::yay::grouphug::cheer2::yay::grouphug: HI!!!

Hi! :wave:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hi! :wave:

Hey Babe!!!!!!! :hug:

[wdwmickey]

Traditional scrapper here too :) I even got a laptop to store my pics (getting them loaded slowly, but surely) and to try digital scrapping--it was too confusing for me! Besides I have a truckload of traditional supplies and 12 X 12 paper waiting to be used :) I love the way a page feels in my hands!!! Cheryl

[Goofy's Mom]

Count me in for the paper. The only thing I scrap is trips to WDW my DD does the other scrappin. I am just about done with the 07 girls trip and we are going in Dec 09 for another girls trip. Hope I get it done before we go in Dec.

[mousescrapper]

I am a traditional scrapper too....

I have made 4 photobooks on Shuttefly as gifts and a way to get caught up w/ my kids school yrs plus I did the PhotoPass Disney book for this yrs WDW trip (though I'd love to do a small tradi 8 x 8 book too)

but basically I love th paper, rip, cut, ribbon, buttons, punching, stamping....glue dots, you know the drill! :goodvibes

[kisobel]

traditional here. though i have only finished one book. half way through the 2nd. but i love playing with the paper.


kate

[Scrapmouse]

I guess I'm "old school" because I like traditional scrapbooking. It's fun pulling out the paper, embellishments, tape runner, cutter, and pictures and designing a layout. It's my hobby, it's my therapy, it's my "me time" and it's a lot of fun! Maybe someday I'll try digital but for now it's fun using all my "old school" supplies and tools. Happy scrapping! :earsboy:

[LindaBabe]

Hi ScrapMouse! WELCOME to the DIS!

[lovingthemouse]

Welcome Scrapmouse - add me to your growing list of traditional paper scrappers. I have so much paper, I'll be scrapping for years!!!:rotfl: The amazing thing is that the I have the CM Storybook on my computer but have yet to use it. One of these days......
Morning Linda.

[santa's surpriz]

Glad to see you all here! I cannot get into digital, although I should. I have to admit life has been very hectic so I have done as much as I would have liked to...I have way too much money invested in supplies to not scrap traditional! I love Creative Memories and try to stick their products as much as I can.