A Peek Behind the Curtain?

[karlimarie]

I dabbled with design in a past life and I loved it, but it became overwhelming at times and the pace is break-neck!

So naturally I am always curious to see how you amazing designers have managed to keep the quality kits and templates coming for literally decades- not to mention the addition of social media, marketing, games and challenges, AND having an actual life outside of scrapbooking / designing! It's truly impressive.

I took Traci Reed's Design Star class about a century ago, and I so enjoy Watch Cheryl Scrap but I would love to see more designers/scrappers do a peek behind the curtain to showcase their process of how a kit goes from an idea to a finished product, and then how the Sugar Babes make that kit come to life week after week, kit after kit.

I'm sure it's a big ask, you are obviously busy as it is, but maybe something to ponder down the road?

[Studio Liv]

I would love to share something like this. Perhaps a week-in-the-life type of video or blog post?

[Becca Bonneville]

I have a short write up on my blog. I hope to do something more in the future, but you can check the write up here the outlines the steps I take in creating a collection... Designing a Digital Scrapbook Collection from Idea to Release

[Cheryl Ashcraft]

First, thank you so much for watching my videos! I'd love to hear any feedback you have on my channel and/or videos. If you don't want to post publicly, shoot me a PM here!

Second, I would love to see the SugarBabes recording their process, too! For that matter, I'd love for our community of scrappers to share as well. It **IS** a bit of an extra step, from having to record, edit, render, and upload, and that's on top of posting your layout in all the places.

Third, if you've seen any other digiscrappers that are regularly posting scrapbooking layout videos on YouTube, let me know! I love to support fellow scrappers. Right now, I have a bunch of traditional paper scrappers that provide so much inspiration and encouragement, but I'd love to see the digiscrapping area of YouTube grow!

[karlimarie]

Originally Posted by Studio Liv

I would love to share something like this. Perhaps a week-in-the-life type of video or blog post?

That would be so fun! I’m partial to the video idea, but I know it’s a lot of work. Could be a fun one-time project though!

[karlimarie]

Originally Posted by Becca Bonneville

I have a short write up on my blog. I hope to do something more in the future, but you can check the write up here the outlines the steps I take in creating a collection... Designing a Digital Scrapbook Collection from Idea to Release

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[karlimarie]

Originally Posted by Cheryl Ashcraft

First, thank you so much for watching my videos! I'd love to hear any feedback you have on my channel and/or videos. If you don't want to post publicly, shoot me a PM here!

Second, I would love to see the SugarBabes recording their process, too! For that matter, I'd love for our community of scrappers to share as well. It **IS** a bit of an extra step, from having to record, edit, render, and upload, and that's on top of posting your layout in all the places.

Third, if you've seen any other digiscrappers that are regularly posting scrapbooking layout videos on YouTube, let me know! I love to support fellow scrappers. Right now, I have a bunch of traditional paper scrappers that provide so much inspiration and encouragement, but I'd love to see the digiscrapping area of YouTube grow!

I have a couple of thoughts to share, if you’d like to hear them! I’ll PM you.

Do you have an advice for people who would like to get started? Programs to use for capture and editing?

I hadn’t thought much about it, but you’re right I don’t see much on YouTube in the way of digital scrapbooking. I follow plenty of digital artists who draw in programs like Procreate though. Digiscrapping is a pretty niche market which has it’s pros and cons.

[HavaDrPepper]

Originally Posted by karlimarie

I took Traci Reed's Design Star class about a century ago, and I so enjoy Watch Cheryl Scrap but I would love to see more designers/scrappers do a peek behind the curtain to showcase their process of how a kit goes from an idea to a finished product, and then how the Sugar Babes make that kit come to life week after week, kit after kit.

I'm also a member of a forum dedicated to using Paint Shop Pro for scrapbooking. As a paid member, I have access to lots of tutorials and videos by the site owner. In this area, she has had a "Build A Kit" workshop lasting 8 to 10 weeks. This year is the 3rd year.

I participated in the first 2 years and I immediately realized how much work the designers do for their (some huge!) kits. Made me appreciate them so much more especially the talent some of them have. Believe me, my kits are very basic.

I do agree that YouTube is lacking on digital scrapbooking videos. I do get a lot of other paper craft videos suggested for me. And, the videos on software are geared towards photo manipulation, not scrapbooking. I have 2 subs for digital scrapbooking. Cheryl and another one about using Affinity to do digital layouts.

[Cheryl Ashcraft]

Originally Posted by karlimarie

I have a couple of thoughts to share, if you’d like to hear them! I’ll PM you.

Do you have an advice for people who would like to get started? Programs to use for capture and editing?

I hadn’t thought much about it, but you’re right I don’t see much on YouTube in the way of digital scrapbooking. I follow plenty of digital artists who draw in programs like Procreate though. Digiscrapping is a pretty niche market which has it’s pros and cons.

Absolutely! I'd love your feedback!

I do have advice for recording and editing. There are lots of options out there, but I'm keeping it very simple. I can make a little video about that!

[stephc777]

I would definitely watch this, Cheryl! Thanks for the way you help promote our craft with your beautiful videos!

Originally Posted by Cheryl Ashcraft

Absolutely! I'd love your feedback!

I do have advice for recording and editing. There are lots of options out there, but I'm keeping it very simple. I can make a little video about that!

[Cheryl Ashcraft]

Originally Posted by stephc777

I would definitely watch this, Cheryl! Thanks for the way you help promote our craft with your beautiful videos!

You're very welcome and THANK YOU for watching them!

[sweetdoll]

What an inspiring post, thank you for your words. There really is a lot involved in making a kit, research and techniques that are always evolving so that we can bring quality elements that bring realism to digital pages.

This year, in a conversation with my creative team, they said the same thing about having few videos that teach scrapbooking for beginners. My goal this year is to be able to bring one video per month and you can see them on my blog and on my VIP Facebook page. By the way, I love sharing my creative process in the Facebook group. Who knows, maybe you can join us.

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[jaye]

I can tell you that my process would be. . . . . .oh let's do this. . . . squirrel. . . . place the element. . . . . hmmm, I have lint on my pants. . . . .what does the dog want now. . . . .I need to change the paper. . . .maybe this one (6 papers later). . . . .oh, I have to change the position of the photo. . . .let's add some paint. . . .nope, we need foliage. . . . hmmm, more flowers. . . . .maybe some word art. . . . . 3 hours later. . . . . .

[nietis]

reading this made me giggle, Jo.

Originally Posted by jaye

I can tell you that my process would be. . . . . .oh let's do this. . . . squirrel. . . . place the element. . . . . hmmm, I have lint on my pants. . . . .what does the dog want now. . . . .I need to change the paper. . . .maybe this one (6 papers later). . . . .oh, I have to change the position of the photo. . . .let's add some paint. . . .nope, we need foliage. . . . hmmm, more flowers. . . . .maybe some word art. . . . . 3 hours later. . . . . .

[Romajo]

Originally Posted by jaye

I can tell you that my process would be. . . . . .oh let's do this. . . . squirrel. . . . place the element. . . . . hmmm, I have lint on my pants. . . . .what does the dog want now. . . . .I need to change the paper. . . .maybe this one (6 papers later). . . . .oh, I have to change the position of the photo. . . .let's add some paint. . . .nope, we need foliage. . . . hmmm, more flowers. . . . .maybe some word art. . . . . 3 hours later. . . . . .

Exactly... plus after those 3 hours there is just half a page done. Two days later most has been changed and still not sure if I like the result...
Or, sometimes there are those days that everything goes so fluent that the perfect page is done in 30 to 60 minutes, everything falls in place just as you imagined it.

[Kimberly27]

Originally Posted by jaye

I can tell you that my process would be. . . . . .oh let's do this. . . . squirrel. . . . place the element. . . . . hmmm, I have lint on my pants. . . . .what does the dog want now. . . . .I need to change the paper. . . .maybe this one (6 papers later). . . . .oh, I have to change the position of the photo. . . .let's add some paint. . . .nope, we need foliage. . . . hmmm, more flowers. . . . .maybe some word art. . . . . 3 hours later. . . . . .

LOL!! This would so be me! I am all over the place all the time. I designed for a bit YEARS ago and I was very ADD on that process too...I get distracted easily which is why I used to scrap/design after the kids went to bed bc the world was mostly sleeping too and there were less distractions. Now I am in bed by 9 most nights. Love the idea of the videos...it is fun to see others processes.

[jaye]

should I add that nine times out of ten I go back to the original paper.....

Some times I can do a layout in an hour, some days it takes me hours. You would never know as I think I scrap pretty simple pages, lol.

Glad some of you can relate and that I made you giggle

[aussiegirl]

Is there a place here in the forum for the designers to link to different videos they have done? That would be great for learning new techniques or trying new techniques too! Maybe tieing one a month into the challenges? I know way back when I had one saved on how to do torn paper (without a template...shocker!) But I have no idea where it is now! And I would love to relearn how to do this! I know we have a member here who, at least in the past, has enjoyed doing some tutorial videos. Not sure if she still does.

It would be a fun place to look up some new videos to watch and learn from!

[sweetdoll]

I'm loving the comments here! The process can vary depending on the creativity of the day, and this makes digital scrapbooking very useful since we can change everything without tearing or peeling anything off.

I couldn't link my YouTube videos here on the forum. If anyone knows how, I'd love some help. I've been making one video a month to encourage new people to discover scrapbooking, and I’m still sharing tips for beginners. I love recording videos, but I don’t have much time. My goal is to create one every month and share useful tips and Photoshop shortcuts.

What would you like to learn?

[Kiana]

Originally Posted by Cheryl Ashcraft

First, thank you so much for watching my videos! I'd love to hear any feedback you have on my channel and/or videos. If you don't want to post publicly, shoot me a PM here!

Second, I would love to see the SugarBabes recording their process, too! For that matter, I'd love for our community of scrappers to share as well. It **IS** a bit of an extra step, from having to record, edit, render, and upload, and that's on top of posting your layout in all the places.

Third, if you've seen any other digiscrappers that are regularly posting scrapbooking layout videos on YouTube, let me know! I love to support fellow scrappers. Right now, I have a bunch of traditional paper scrappers that provide so much inspiration and encouragement, but I'd love to see the digiscrapping area of YouTube grow!

I post my digital scrapbooking on Youtube. I always watch yours and love seeing other digiscrappers posting their videos.

[Romajo]

Maybe you can share your channel or YouTube name (or link) so we can subscribe?

[sweetdoll]

Originally Posted by Romajo

Maybe you can share your channel or YouTube name (or link) so we can subscribe?

you say Cherly's channel or mine

[Romajo]

Originally Posted by sweetdoll

you say Cherly's channel or mine

All who have a channel with scrapbook videos...

[keepscrappin]

Originally Posted by Kiana

I post my digital scrapbooking on Youtube. I always watch yours and love seeing other digiscrappers posting their videos.

Kiana - What's your youtube channel? I'd love to see your videos.

[karlimarie]

I did it, I posted a video

We’ll see if I actually make more haha

[karlimarie]

Originally Posted by jaye

I can tell you that my process would be. . . . . .oh let's do this. . . . squirrel. . . . place the element. . . . . hmmm, I have lint on my pants. . . . .what does the dog want now. . . . .I need to change the paper. . . .maybe this one (6 papers later). . . . .oh, I have to change the position of the photo. . . .let's add some paint. . . .nope, we need foliage. . . . hmmm, more flowers. . . . .maybe some word art. . . . . 3 hours later. . . . . .

Hahah this has me rolling.

[Studio Liv]

Originally Posted by karlimarie

I did it, I posted a video

We’ll see if I actually make more haha

I loved seeing your process! I never spend that much time playing with customizing shadows, so that was cool to see. Love the siggie too!

[Studio Liv]

Oh, and I do have two YouTube channels. Neither are super active, but there are replays of live streams!

YouTube.com/@shopstudioliv

YouTube.com/@oliviascrapbooks

[sweetdoll]

Originally Posted by karlimarie

I did it, I posted a video

We’ll see if I actually make more haha

I loved your video, it was really fun to watch ❤️

I put the link to my channel in the previous post, I hope to see you there

[Romajo]

Thanks, everyone! When I'm back from Dublin, I'll check them out.

[aussiegirl]

Do any of your have a good tutorial or know of one, for torn paper edges? I found a couple on Pinterest, but if one of you have or know of one, I would love to see it!

[Connection Keeping]

Hi Dawn,
I love digitalscrapbook.com they have lots of tutorials. They have a good torn paper one at https://www.digitalscrapbook.com/for...-edge-tutorial
You have to join, it's free and I think you get 5 downloads a day. So you can get some of the torn pieces they use. Good luck, I can't wait to see what you make.

[Connection Keeping]

Okay - Dawn, totally not a torn paper but I have this video where I use a torn paper collage maker... I don't actually know what to call it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy3uy6rZG6w Do you use photoshop or photoshop elements? If so PM and I can send you some stuff.

[aussiegirl]

Originally Posted by Connection Keeping

Hi Dawn,
I love digitalscrapbook.com they have lots of tutorials. They have a good torn paper one at https://www.digitalscrapbook.com/for...-edge-tutorial
You have to join, it's free and I think you get 5 downloads a day. So you can get some of the torn pieces they use. Good luck, I can't wait to see what you make.

Thank you! I used to have an account at the site for the freebies! Will have to find that login information again!

[aussiegirl]

Originally Posted by Connection Keeping

Okay - Dawn, totally not a torn paper but I have this video where I use a torn paper collage maker... I don't actually know what to call it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy3uy6rZG6w Do you use photoshop or photoshop elements? If so PM and I can send you some stuff.

That's a fun video! (I just subscribed to your youtube channel! I use photoshop elements currently, but learned on photoshop, so I still don't know everything about this program!

[Studio Liv]

Hi Karli, I just published a blog post that has some process in it - if you're interested!

https://shopstudioliv.com/blog/i-was...nd-the-scenes/