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Sonja
Favorite SISter (5587)
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2007 16:21
This might sound silly to computer savvy folks, but do all of you have a huge scanner to upload your pages? My portfolio is so sad and empty because my 12x12 pages won't fit on my scanner/printer/copier. I'm sure this will be some really simple fix and I'm going to feel silly, but if you don't ask you'll never know, right?
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mrsnosab
Style Addict (1377)
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2007 16:26
i think most people just take pictures of thier 12x12... im not sure... thats what i "try" to do
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christa
Style Maven (547)
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2007 16:27
I take pictures too. Get really really close, then crop off what ever was showing on the edges.
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ania
SISter Elle (1620)
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2007 16:35
I scan them twice then stitch them together in Photoshop with photomerge or whatever it's name was...there's a number of stitching programs out there too...some come with your camera and stuff so check out these CD's :)
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prairieWillow
Favorite SISter (15655)
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2007 16:53
I take pics. My scanner only does 11x17 at the biggest, so I always lose something.
It's very easy to do pics.
1. natural light is your friend
2. turn off your flash
3. use the macro (flower) setting
4. get in tight and straight.
5. crop in photo shop or whatever you use.
6. upload to your portfolio.
It takes a couple of times to get it just right, but it works really well.
Good luck!!
deanna
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Lucy
Favorite SISter (10145)
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2007 17:13 - Edited by: Lucy
It's very easy to do pics.
1. natural light is your friend
2. turn off your flash
3. use the macro (flower) setting
4. get in tight and straight.
5. crop in photo shop or whatever you use.
6. upload to your portfolio.
Yes I do like this and also I put my Lo on the floor with a light background,you can use 4 sheets of white paper 12"x12" if you don't have a little studio.
And Voilá,ready to upload.
Hope it helps you.
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metrochic
Favorite SISter (14691)
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2007 17:28
I think most people scan and stitch, but since I don't have a working scanner, I just take pics. Sometimes they are kind of crappy but the point is that I'm putting my work out there. :)
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krissie
Favorite SISter (6057)
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2007 17:29
I take a pic of it and then crop it.
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ceneedawn
Style Addict (1241)
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2007 17:34
prairieWillow...you are always so helpful giving detailed instructions for those of us who don't quite get it!!! much appreciated!!!
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Sonja
Favorite SISter (5587)
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2007 21:53 - Edited by: Sonja
Thank you all so much, I'll work on this right after I go take a math test tommorrow (yuck!) It is very sweet of you all to help:)
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prairieWillow
Favorite SISter (15655)
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2007 22:14
prairieWillow...you are always so helpful giving detailed instructions for those of us who don't quite get it!!! much appreciated!!!
no problemo! It took me a while to get it all figured out, I wish that someone had told me, so.... there it is.
deanna
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ditzyscrap
Stylin' SIS (125)
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2007 23:43
As a traditional scrapper, I scanned in my layouts...I would do one side, rotate 180* and then scan again...and stitch them together using a program I got with my computer (can't remember the name of it now, though).
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danielsmommy
Model SISter (2502)
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2007 23:54
I take pictures too.. Normally I just find something to prop it up against and then keep taking photos until it just works out!!!
Good luck and can't wait to see your layouts!!
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lalscrap
Favorite SISter (13003)
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# Posted: 15 Jun 2007 00:06
i had the same question when i came to this site. i just threw it out there and voila'. someone answered it almost immediately! just like they did for you. that is what is so fantastic about this site.everyone is so very helpful and friendly!
by the way, i take pics and it has worked great.
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kerry lynn
Favorite SISter (6465)
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# Posted: 15 Jun 2007 01:17
i take pics as well.
on my driveway or garage floor
while the kids are playing
or napping
LOL
=O
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mayollie
Haute SISter (911)
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# Posted: 15 Jun 2007 01:30
if my page isnt lumpy i scan and stitch..if it is, then i take
pics of it. =)
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Staceyface1
Fashion Plate (437)
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# Posted: 16 Jun 2007 13:55
if my page isnt lumpy i scan and stitch..if it is, then i take
pics of it. =)
me too! OK..... I know I don't have anything in my gallery here yet, but I will work on that later.
I have a 10mp camera, so if I take a photo, I have to resize it and save for web in PS. If I don't the file size will be too big and won't upload.
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margot74
Style Addict (1386)
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# Posted: 16 Jun 2007 14:38
i take a picture of my 12x12 lay outs
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Sonja
Favorite SISter (5587)
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# Posted: 17 Jun 2007 09:35
I did it! I have a couple of layouts up. I'll keep working on more when my kids graciously give me the time. Thanks again for all of your help, now if my math test had only been that successful:)
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karooch
Baby SISter (8)
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# Posted: 18 Jun 2007 04:46
I've written an easy tutorial on using the Photomerge function in Photoshop Elements. You might find it helpful. Though the instructions are for PSE the principles should still work for other photo editing software you might just have to locate the commands in different places.
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annalouise
Vogue SISter (3128)
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# Posted: 18 Jun 2007 07:24
great advice SISters, i phototgraph, badly, or use scan and stich by arcsoft
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gentoo
Fashion Plate (288)
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2007 01:33
Wow! I just assumed that everyone else was scanning thier layouts somehow. I'm pleased to learn that I'm not totally alone on the taking pics. Thank you, PraireWillow for the tips, I'm still working on my photo techniques for layouts :)
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mizzm
Favorite SISter (30455)
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2007 05:21
I scan and photo my layouts.
I purchased a decently priced software from ArcSoft.. it's called Scan and Stitch. You can try out the 14-day trial version.
You scan your 12x12 layouts in 4 sections and make sure there's an overlap of each section you scan. The Scan and Stitch programme stitches it up nicely for you. :)
HTH!
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Rach H
Big SIS (4311)
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2007 05:44
I scan + take pics!
I have a HP scanjet 4070 + its awesome!!
I scan my Lo's in 2 halves + then stitch.
so easy + simple.
but.........I have to admit some of my LO's have the edges cut off but its only a bit.
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LucrecerB
Style Maven (674)
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2007 08:53
I take pictures. it is easier that way.
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PaintInkChick
Big SIS (4505)
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# Posted: 10 Oct 2007 02:18
I scan both halfs than use Arcsoft, panaroma thingee to stitch em 2gether
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divalicious
Favorite SISter (8074)
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# Posted: 10 Oct 2007 02:34
I take pictures of mine! Also my stove light gives enough light to get my layouts photographed if it's too dark anywhere else to take! ;)
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mizzm
Favorite SISter (30455)
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# Posted: 10 Oct 2007 06:40
My scanner doesn't scan 12x12. I just invest in at stitching programme.... $18 per year.. pretty cheap IMHO. :)
I suck at taking good photos.. but sometimes I do photograph my layouts.
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momof3crazies
Model SISter (2637)
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# Posted: 10 Oct 2007 07:02
I do photograph the lumpy ones and then scan and stitch the not so lumpy!! Sometimes it is really hard to get a good pic, but just practice, practice practice!
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lpmkate
Favorite SISter (9453)
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# Posted: 10 Oct 2007 07:46
I take pics too - but I scan my smaller stuff (8.5 x 11 or smaller).
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