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Archive for September 2007

How to Keep the Quality While Making Files Smaller

When making papers, many times you end up with a huge file.  One that is huge when it comes to transfering it to a customer.  So the tip(s) I offer you today, are included in this quick how-to about shrinking the size of your file, while still keeping the print quality high.
Tip 1:  When saving a large 300-ppi [...]



What’s in Your Art Portfolio?

Another Digi-Scrap Tip from Greg:Professional Scrapbookers, whether they be paper artists or digi-artists should have a portfolio of their work to show prospective clients.  This is your calling card more than anything else.
In your portfolio include layouts that show your style(s).  Include layouts from various events and multiple journaling type options as well.  This album will be the most important one [...]



How Far Do You Look for Inspiration?

Today’s Tip from DSD-Pro Member Greg:  When you are fixed for an idea use what’s around you inspire you to create.
Whether you are a designer, a professional creating scrapbooks for others, a technician creating digi-scrap websites, or a consultant/trainer – there are times when your mojo seems drained dry.  When you are up against the [...]



Will Calibrating My Monitor Make a Difference?

Today’s Tip Comes from DSD-Pro Member Greg: Calibrating your monitor can make a huge difference in your printouts!  Calibrating is simply setting your screen so what you see is what you get - or as close to it as your printer will allow. This is an important step for every digi-scrap professional whether you scrap for others, [...]



Two Tips for Digi Scrap Bloggers

Today’s mentoring article is primarily for the digi-scrap professionals who are also bloggers out there.
Blog Tip: Interact with Readers – When a reader reaches out to you with a comment, email or link from their blog – be sure to interact with them. It’s a great way to increase the chances they’ll return, and it’s also good [...]



A Message of Music. A Message of Hope.

Today’s Tip:
Don’t Give Up! You are Loved. You are special.
Mini-Tasker:
Spread the message of hope to someone else today.
Give consideration to who can you inspire with a note saying that you love them and are thinking about them? Is there someone you can call and encourage to keep moving forward?Don’t wait until tomorrow. Don’t wait until [...]