Please help me learn to Disign

[Iloveeliot]

Hi Everyone,
My computer died a few weeks ago and I thought I would have to wait until after my Disney vacation in late October to save for a new one. Turns out mom had one she used for less than a year (she hardly used it even then but it is about 8 years old) stashed away. I don't know much about computers but I do know I'm happy to have one. I borrowed another computer to attempt to learn word art but it didn't have any programs where I could easily do it. This one has Microsoft word and I made a first attempt. It worked but the image got very distorted because the proportions of the text box and the image were very different. I really want to learn to do this stuff but I am not a techy. Could someone recommend a book, simple website, anything to help me know where to go next. I don't want to get frustrated and give up cause I love all of your designs so much and you've sparked a newe interest in me. Would any of you more experienced DISigners be willing to help me on a more ongoing basis as a mentor. That is how I learn best but I know you are all incredibly busy with your own lives, jobs, families, DISigning, etc. Thank you for any help even just one pointer or book title. I hope you are all having a wonderful summer! Roni

 

[chaoscent]

Try this for starters.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2430262
Then feel free to post specific questions. We all use different programs for DISigning. For example, I use Photo Impact and I am one of the few (if only) people currently DISigning that uses PI. Many people use PhotoShop Elements which is supposed to be very easy and has lots of tutorials on the web including some video how to's. Others use Word (though I think you can bevel your letters with word?). So I would be unable to help you unless you were using PI. I have PSE but don't learn new things very easy so I stick with what I know. Good luck and welcome. Penny

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Hi Everyone,
My computer died a few weeks ago and I thought I would have to wait until after my Disney vacation in late October to save for a new one. Turns out mom had one she used for less than a year (she hardly used it even then but it is about 8 years old) stashed away. I don't know much about computers but I do know I'm happy to have one. I borrowed another computer to attempt to learn word art but it didn't have any programs where I could easily do it. This one has Microsoft word and I made a first attempt. It worked but the image got very distorted because the proportions of the text box and the image were very different. I really want to learn to do this stuff but I am not a techy. Could someone recommend a book, simple website, anything to help me know where to go next. I don't want to get frustrated and give up cause I love all of your designs so much and you've sparked a newe interest in me. Would any of you more experienced DISigners be willing to help me on a more ongoing basis as a mentor. That is how I learn best but I know you are all incredibly busy with your own lives, jobs, families, DISigning, etc. Thank you for any help even just one pointer or book title. I hope you are all having a wonderful summer! Roni

Roni sweetie
I am so happy that you have decided to have a go at DISigning!!!
I cannot really help because I am just self taught and just learnt through playing on the computer!! Believe me, if I can do it, anybody can!!
If I can help with any specific questions, don't hesitate to ask
Good luck with your DISigning, but beware because......