Hi from Ohio

[angelbug]

Just wanted to say HI! I've never posted before but thought I'd try. Wondering if there are others from Northeast Ohio out there.

[ScrapperSue]

How about northwest Ohio - I'm from Toledo! Just wanted to say Hi back to you, I'm new to these boards too.

[Sonshine]

I'm not from Ohio, but my son and daughter-in-law (who is also a scrapper) live in Willoughby. Is that close enough???;)

[Whimsy54]

I lived in Toledo for my first 18 years - now live in Cincinnati! Just joined and am looking forward to talking with other scrappers and learning more!

[cardz for u]

Hi, I'm just down the road from Ohio, in Kentucky. Just about 60 miles from Cincinnati. This MB is great for meeting people from all over. It's going to be so much fun seeing everyone's cards and pages! :)

Cardz For U

www.cardzforu.blogspot.com

[angelbug]

Hi everyone. Didn't know if anyone would reply but it's nice to talk to other scrappers. I haven't been scrapping long and I'm still learning. Unfortunately I don't know how to scan my 12x12 pages because I have a 8 1/2 x 11 scanner so I won't be able to show none of my pages to know if I'm doing this wrong or not. But thanks for your posts.

[kasiahbug]

Do you have a digital camera? They are not too expensive at Walmart and they usually have software so you can connect and download to an album. I use Picasa from google (it's free).

[jcrippen]

Just wanted to say Hi too. I am from southeast Ohio.

[Sandra]

Just wanted to say HI! I've never posted before but thought I'd try. Wondering if there are others from Northeast Ohio out there.

Hi there,I am from Bridgeport,Ohio. Bridgeport is on the Ohio-W Va border. I'm sure you will run into other Buckeyes out here sooner or later. ~Sandra~ :)

[Sonshine]

I don't use my scanner any more for getting my pages into my computer. I use a bright room in my house - tape (on back of course) my pages up on a wall and get in as close as I can with my digital camera. Works great everytime.

[Grayce]

Hi, everyone, I too am new to this message board. I'm also from Ohio, that is Middletown, between Dayton and Cincinnati. I know this is going to be a fun place.

[Penny]

I live in Concord, Ohio which is about 8-10 miles from Willoughby.

[scrappin4funinohio]

Hi I just joined this morning and saw this thread. I am from Mingo Junction, OH right on the Ohio River.

[Mrscleanhead]

Welcome Angelbug . . . these boards are great. . . and addictive!

[Heather]

Welcome Angelbug! I'm from south central Michigan.

[angelbug]

Hello everyone. Nice to see alot of people from Ohio. As for the digital camera. Yes I have one but I never even thought of taking a picture of my pages and downloading them. What a great idea! I'll have to try that.

[craftynana]

I usually scan but can't get at my printer just now so have used the digital camera and am pleased with the way they have uploaded. I think it will be the camera in future. Trish :)

[craftynana]

Hi, everyone, I too am new to this message board. I'm also from Ohio, that is Middletown, between Dayton and Cincinnati. I know this is going to be a fun place.

It's a great place Grayce but be prepared it is very addictive. Trish :)

[Sonshine]

I think it all depends on what you're sending. If you're trying to do a 12x12 scrapbook page by scanning - you'll have to have software with "stitching" abilities to put the two halves together, OR have a large format scanner. If you're trying to upload cards, I would definitely go with a scanner.

Using your camera: Some people suggest standing above your pages and shooting them that way. I personally prefer to use masking tape on the back of my pages, taped up on either a wall or a door in a bright room. That way it's easier to move in for a close-up. Fill your viewfinder entirely with the image. TURN YOUR FLASH OFF, or you'll distort colors. Hold your camera super steady - or it's best if you have a tripod.

I then upload my photos into Adobe Photoshop (but don't have to), and crop the unwanted edges. You don't have to go to these extremes, but this is something I must do as I offer my work on websites for sale. I hope this helps!

[Sandra]

Hi I just joined this morning and saw this thread. I am from Mingo Junction, OH right on the Ohio River.

A big "HELLO" from me to you!!! I live in Bridgeport,Ohio. I was just cruising the site and saw Mingo Junction and just had to write you!! My husband works for Snack Brothers in Brilliant.I'm sure you know where that is.I've been on this site for about 2 weeks and I am getting a lot of ideas.I am a card maker and have been for over 3 years now.Hey,write me back please!!~Sandra~ :):):)