Introduction and a few questions

[specialneedsmom]

Hi, everyone! My name is Jennifer. I am a SAHM mom to 3 boys and a girl. I came across this site from Candid Snapshots page.

Anyways, to my questions. I am dying to learn how to make tags and don't know where to start. Can you do it with the GIMP program or do I need PSP or something?

I have GIMP but am having difficulty learning how to navigate the layers. I have read just about every tutorial, Gosh I almost need hands on experience.

How did you learn?

[Megan Turnidge]

Hi and welcome!! Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean by tags... what are you making exactly? And I have never used GIMP or PSP... I use Photoshop Elements 5.

[Paula]

Hi and welcome!! I don't design nor do I use Gimp so I can't answer your question. But, there are a lot of lovely ladies here that probably can.

[Nikki Epperson]

Welcome to SSD!!! I haven't ever used that so I'm not sure how to help!

[cindys732003]

Welcome to SSD!!!:).....sorry I can't help you out with that program either, I use Photoshop. If you are serious of digital scrapbooking Photoshop Elements is fairly affordable and very commonly used.

[wildblueeyez]

are you talking signature tags? we're pretty much a digital scrapbook site but welcome anyway!!! :)

[kscwgirl]

Welcome!! I think that Chelsey uses GIMP, so hopefully she'll be along to help you out. :)

[crystalbella77]

Welcome to SSD!! I can't help you either, but I hope that someone who comes along can!! :)

[meems]

Welcome to SSD! Sorry though, got no advice on tags or GIMP.

[Becca Bonneville]

Welcome!!

[my4boys]

Welcome and I am sorry I cannot help either!!!!

[lacidock]

Welcome to SSD!

[HeatherKS]

No advice but welcome to SSD! :)

[jessica31876]

welcome Im sure youll love it here...as for your questions

I have PSP XI. You can use GIMP (I think there are some people who do). You can use Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. There are some programs specifically for scrapbooking but I would not recomend them. They kinda suck for multiple reasons. I started on Photo Explosion Deluxe. I learned about it there then moved on to Scrapbook Factory Deluxe. Ive tried a few other scrapbooking programs. I got PSP XI for my birthday last year. I bought a book to learn PSP XI first and then got a couple scrapbooking books. I read them cover to cover several times. I started slowly at first and my early layouts really sucked. heck even some of my newer ones do IMO LOL. After awhile when I started building my supplies I was able to start kinda branching out a little and became more comfortable with my program and my own scrapping style. It just takes time and for you to become familiar with the program of your choice.

[EveRecinella]

Welcome to SSD!! I don't use GIMP either, but wanted to pop in and say "welcome" :)

[joelsgirl]

Welcome! Have a seat and make some layouts while you're here. :) We're a very helpful bunch in that area.

[newfiemountiewife]

Welcome! And sorry, but I use Photoshop, always have, so no idea about GIMP. Look forward to seeing your layouts!

[~Julie~]

I don't have any answers to your questions but wanted to say welcome to SSD.

[ShortCake]

Hello and welcome!

I'm a tag maker and use PSP for tag making. If you have any questions, just PM me.

[lovely1m]

Welcome! I also know nothing about Gimp.

[Tracie Stroud]

Welcome to SSD!

[Kara]

Welcome! I tried GIMP but found that most of the digiscrapping tutorials were written for one of the Photoshop programs, so I bought Photoshop Elements and have been happily scrapping ever since. I've never done any tagging so I can't help there.

[Julie Billingsley]

Welcome in! :) I know there are a couple of GIMP scrappers around, maybe if you start a thread with GIMP in the title it might catch their attention! :) Hope you find some info on that program!

[sannajeannine]

A huge welcome to you!!! I don't know anything about GIMP, but wanted to welcome you to our community :)

[chloe]

Welcome to SSD!!

[specialneedsmom]

This is what I want to learn to do with my pictures. Not sure if it's called siggy tag, or a scrap. This is the first forum I have found that covers making things with kits.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h2/jdoxakis/l_dc4d3ffea4d541d3822c0c5cf9dd8963.png

[cheltzey]

How did it take me so long to read this? Honestly, I don't know what a tag is, but you could definitely do something like that with GIMP. I use GIMP for all my scrapbooking, so I could teach you if you needed. I've got a few tutorials on my blog (http://cheltzey.blogspot.com), so check those out. Send me a pm if you have more specific questions. I'd be happy to help out! And welcome!