Hybrid Scrapbooking

 Do you Hybrid ?  One of the growing trends in Scrapbooking is Hybrid Scrapping, now some of you will already know what I’m talking about but for those of you who don’t, let me tell you a little about what is involved.

Basically Hybrid Scrapbooking is combining digital papers and elements etc. with the more traditionally used items.  If you have created a traditional Scrapbook page and added even a little bit of computer generated text that you have printed out then you are already a Hybrid Scrapbooker   See it’s not so scary is it.

Using your computer as a Scrapbooking tool can open up so many possibilities in your crafting because not only can you create stunning pages with your photographs and digital supplies… you can also create many beautiful OTP (off the page items) too, including but not limited to… gifts, cards, bookmarks and mini books, just as you would in the traditional way but with extra options as long as you have a printer.

If you have photo edititing software such as Photoshop you can design and print out beautiful pages digitally,  using a variety of kits which are available in abundance online (lots of them free or very low in price so they won’t break your budget).  You can use brushes to add interest to your photographs, layer your papers and add journalling before you print them out if you wish and add traditional elements after printing.  If you don’t have software you can download a free trial version of Photoshop Elements here and you can find many free tutorials online too which will guide you in the basics of using it.

To create hybrid projects it is not absolutely necessary to possess photo-editing software as Printable Scrapbooking supplies are becoming more popular and readily available as PDF files.  You will however need to have a PDF reader on your computer so that you can view and print out the files.  You can download a free one from Adobe .

I think that one of the very best reasons to use digital supplies and printables in your crafting is that you have access to them all of the time.  You can print them out time and time again and use them on lots of printable mediums including vellum, cardstock, adhesive papers and also specialist printing papers too.  Their versatility is endless.  Digital supplies are usually available as downloads so no waiting for the postman or having to visit the shops if you want something in a hurry either.

I will be sharing some Hybrid projects with you over the coming months but I would love to see your creations in the gallery too so why not pop in and share them with us. 

Happy Hybrid -ing

Chris xx

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