What is digital scrapbooking or computer scrapbooking?

Digital scrapbooking is the latest craze in which layouts are made entirely on a computer. The digital scrapbook artist uses an image-editing program to manipulate the photos, the embellishments, or elements, and the background papers. The most widely used programs include Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Corel Paint Shop Pro and Microsoft Digital Image Pro. My digital scrapbooking products work with most photo-editing programs. The files generally come in the .jpeg and .png formats. You will need a photo-editing program to be able to use the digital graphic files sold in my store.

What types of computer software works with the kits in your store?

My digital scrapbooking products generally have two types of file formats. Background papers are .jpeg files. Elements usually come as transparent .png files. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements and newer versions of Corel Paint Shop Pro can read all these file formats. Microsoft Digital Image Pro can read all but the .psd files. Other computer programs can be used with our kits (the .jpeg and .png files, as well). Some digital scrapbook artists use Microsoft Picture-It. There are other, less-used programs that can read the files, as well. Look for a program that can read .jpegs and .png files.

What types of payments do you accept?

Jen Ulasiewicz Designs accepts payments via PayPal which also accepts credit cards. If you pay by e-check through PayPal, please be advised that delivery of your download links will be delayed until your e-check clears.

How are my purchases from the store delivered?

The products sold in my store are digital files. They are delivered electronically as downloadable zip files. You will need a program to unzip the files - generally WinZip for Windows-based PCs or UnStuffit for Macintosh systems. Windows XP comes with an unzipping program. A download link will be e-mailed to you and will also be available in your account here once the payment is received and cleared.

How do I download a kit that I have purchased?

You should receive an email with the links to download your purchases. If however, you do not receive the email or you need to re-download your purchases, follow these steps.
Sign into the store. Click on orders history. Find the invoice for the purchase. On this page, you will find links that say "Download". Click on it and you will be able to download the product you purchased.
If you have a dial-up connection to the Internet, you may want to consider using a download manager, such as GetRight, to resume downloading if an error occurs. Downloadable files will be delivered as .zip files. If you have Windows XP, open the zip file and extract the items to the folder of your choice. If you don’t have Windows XP, you’ll need Winzip (for Windows operation system) or Stuff it Expander (for Macs) to extract the items.

How can I be assured that the files in the kit will look as good in print as they do on the computer?

All of my kits are of the highest quality, 300 pixels per inch, so that you can print them without fear of pixelation. The backgrounds are sized at 12 inches by 12 inches. When creating a layout that you plan to print, make sure the file is 300 pixels per inch.

Can I use your scrapbooking products for commercial use?

For all of my kits and other embellishments, the answer is no, as most of the products sold in the store are for personal use only. However, I do have a section for some commercial use elements as well as stock photos that are specifically licensed for commercial use.

Can I share your kits with my friends?

No, my terms of use specifically prohibit the sharing or redistributing of our kits. Please don’t share even the free products that I offer. If you have a friend that likes my digital designs, please direct them to this web site.

Can I submit my layouts using your kits or elements to a scrapbooking magazine?

By all means, please do submit your layouts to scrapbooking magazines and books. Just make sure to give credit to the designer. And if you get published, send me an e-mail. I’d love to share in your good news.

Can the digital scrapbook products sold in your store be used for paper scrapbooking?

Yes, if you have a computer, internet connection and a printer, you can use my kits for paper scrapbooking. The background papers in my kits are sized at 12" by 12" but they can be printed on 8.5" by 11" paper if you don't have a printer capable of large-sized prints. We have customers who have used our digital products to make paper cards and paper scrapbooks. One of the benefits of the digital files is that they can be recolored using a computer graphics program like Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop Elements. The digital files can also be resized, so you can print embellishments exactly the size you need them to be. And, finally, you can use our digital scrapbook kits over and over again for your personal scrapbooking needs. Please don't print my digital files and use them for any professional, commercial or money-making endeavor unless you purchased the Angel Policy User License.