Where can you buy my designs?

Currently I am selling a few premade semi-custom digital scrapbooks at my Etsy Shop. These books have 30 pages each in one of 6 color combos. There are designs that can be used for children through adult. If you are looking for custom colors you can contact me. I would be happy to work with you on any custom digital designs.

I hope to have dedicated site somewhere in the near future but we all have to start somewhere.

Designer Resources

This blog also has an area where I will share designer resources. This is for those of you who wish to create your own digital scrapbook pages. Many of the resources center around Photoshop. More specifically, I use Photoshop CS2 and these resources can be used with this. I am not certain how these resources work for other programs.

I don't want to hide anything because I know many people are capable of designing digital pages and books all on their own. I also know that many of these resources are available with a few web searches. These are there for those of you who wish to give digital design a try all on your own.

This list is far from complete, but I have listed a few to get you started. Many of these resources are other bloggers who offer their items free of charge. They do this out of the goodness of their own heart. They deserve credit for all the hard work they do. I hope to be able to feature them and show you the wonderful work that they do.

So, if you want to give digital desgin a try, check out the designer resources listed in the sidebar.

What is Digi Dandy Designs?

As you may have read in my about me page, I have discovered a love of digital scrapbooking. I recently completed my first book. I created 40 pages with thoughts of my girls through the year 2007. I had so much fun creating the pages but I was overwhelmed, in a good way, when I saw the finished book that I had professionally printed. Not only does this book hold precious memories, it is also beautiful beyond words. I was so proud that I had to immediately share the book with family and friends. Everyone was also taken with the beauty of the book. Friends expressed amazement that this was something I had created. They knew I was a crafty person but they just kept complimenting me on the book. Many asked if I could create something like this for them with their own photos. I had already thought that this would be a great idea for many people. I also knew that many people would either not know how to do this or just did not have the time. After the numerous requests to create books for others, the idea of Digi Dandy Designs was created. I have most of the logistics down for how this will work and at this point I am using this blog to document how this will work.

Digi Dandy Designs will be a place for you to purchase individual pre-made digital scrapbook pages and/or a complete set of pre-made pages using your photos ready to be printed. There will also be handmade cards and other gift items.

I am also open to suggestions for ideas from you. Feel free to leave me a comment and I will work with you on your own personal creations.

Design a Bracelet

Digital scrapbook pages can be turned into a beautiful personalized Italian Charm Bracelet like this:

My friend Laura made these beautiful creations for me and my family. She is the owner of Craftygurlz.

Not only does she have these stunning creations available but many other fantastic gift ideas. Please check out www.craftygurlz.com and if you are interested in a personalized bracelet like these make sure you send me and email at digidandydesigns@gmail.com.

Current pricing is only $5 per page created for the Mega Italian Charms. (See www.craftygurlz.com for pricing of the Bracelet.) For eight (8) or more pages ordered you will receive a 25% discount when mentioning this site.

Gift Ideas

Grandma and Grandpa

Grandma and Grandpa would love to carry around pictures of their precious little grandchild. They can show off pictures to all of their friends. They will love bragging about the brand new addition in the family or showing off all the antic of the entire brood. Order the petitie 5" x 5" book or 3.5" x 3.5" .

Grandma and Grandpa would also appreciate the 8" x 8" or 12" x 12" size for showing off when they receive house guests.

Minimum order of 2 for the 5" x 5" size
Minimum order of 3 for the 3.5" x 3.5" size

Wedding/Engagement

Save all of your dating photos in a fantastic love story, put together a book to announce your engagement or create a happily ever after story to capture the magic of your wedding memories. Don't forget to include the story of how you met and why you fell in love.

The 5" x 5" or 3.5" x 3.5" brag books make a spectacular invitation or wedding favor for your guests.

Minimum order of 2 for the 5" x 5" size
Minimum order of 3 for the 3.5" x 3.5" size

Birthday / Anniversary

Are you celebrating a milestone birthday or anniversary for a special friend or family? Will there be guest attending that would share a special story or picture that the guest of honor would enjoy? Have all of your guest submit photos and special memories and compile a lasting memory. Imagine the look on their face when you present this gift.

You can even give everyone who contributes and option to order their own book. If you request your book to be uploaded to VioVio, you can share the link for ordering with anyone.

Graduation

What better gift for a graduate than a treasure that includes memories of all those school years? Don't forget to include all those awkward pictures with missing teeth or crazy hair. Log all those trends that were followed, special friends and school activities. The receiver will have a lasting memory that can be shared for many years with children and grandchildren. You are creating a lasting treasure.

Memorial

One thing that is more precious than anything after the loss of a loved one is memories in your heart. Create an everlasting memory with photographs and stories you can treasure forever.

An option would be to include photos of items that were special to the person you are honoring. If they had a certain style of clothing, those items can be scanned to include as backdrops to pages.

It's never easy to lose someone you love but you can hold a piece of them as you page through your memories.