Sunday, 8 May 2011

Steps Back in Amazement

I did it. I dared to digi. I was charmed by Alexa's very easy to follow downloadable pdf. And, of course, by the fact that I have always admired her style very much indeed.

So here it is. My very first ever digital page. I know it's not perfect, but I love its simplicity. I love how I can change little bits of it if I want to. And I love how easy it is to post it here.


Will I ever give up cutting and sticking? No. Will I do more digi? Yes. Definitely (thank you Alexa!). I have plenty of space on the walls here I could fill with some framed pages, so watch this space....

I'll be back to paper during the week, with new Gotta Craft layouts and a question- answering Captured In a Card post
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42 comments:

  1. Jennifer Grace8 May 2011 at 09:20

    well done sian, the page looks great! I'm always a bit daunted by digi, plus I'm not sure how easy it would be on my little netbook. One day I'll give it a go I'm sure! x

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  2. JulieJ8 May 2011 at 09:24

    Well done. I'm still just dipping my toe in the digital pond, but like you i don't think I'll be giving up the cutting and sticking.

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  3. scrappysue8 May 2011 at 09:40

    Woo Hoo, well done Sian, what a great page! But beware, collecting digi kits is pretty much as addictive as collecting paper (except that they get hidden on your hard drive and not in boxes, hee hee!).

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  4. Rachel Brett8 May 2011 at 09:51

    The digi page looks great Sian, look forward to seeing more pages... I keep meaning to learn more about digi- must find more time! Lol :)

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  5. Rachel Brett8 May 2011 at 09:51

    The digi page looks great Sian, look forward to seeing more pages... I keep meaning to learn more about digi- must find more time! Lol :)

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  6. Rachel Brett8 May 2011 at 09:52

    Ooh, twice the love today - not sure what happened there! :)

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  7. Jo8 May 2011 at 10:17

    Well done Sian, it looks great

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  8. helena8 May 2011 at 10:25

    fabulous page Sian - will watch with interest your journey in digiland

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  9. Denise8 May 2011 at 11:10

    It looks great Sian,I'm only just dabbling in digi too,really looking forward to seeing your new Gotta Craft layouts.I've only just broken into the last one :-)

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  10. Amanda8 May 2011 at 11:36

    I love your first digi page and the green is very you. That's a great idea for turning them into some artwork for your walls.

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  11. Kelli8 May 2011 at 11:45

    very cool ;) Happy Mother's Day to you, wait do you guys celebrate Mom's day today? :)

    I hope you have a wonderful springfilled day :)

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  12. scrappyjacky8 May 2011 at 12:08

    A great start to digi-ing,Sian! I do really want to have a go at Alexa's page....we'll see!!!

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  13. WendyB8 May 2011 at 12:28

    Great page Sian, Digi can be as addictive as paper, just in a different way, and then there's always the combination of the two. Have fun playing.

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  14. Unknown8 May 2011 at 13:08

    I love how your page has come out. I really must have a go at this, Alexa's template is great. Jen x

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  15. Lou8 May 2011 at 13:22

    Fab Sian xx

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  16. Becky8 May 2011 at 14:10

    Well done with the digi! I've had a little dabble, but I really much prefer my cutting and sticking in real life!

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  17. Gem's Crafts8 May 2011 at 14:20

    What a very thoughtful LO :) love it. I tried digi once before and got very frustrated with it, and went straight back to paper and glue!

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  18. Carmen 8 May 2011 at 15:19

    I love it and I love the sentiment behind it :D

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  19. Jimjams8 May 2011 at 15:19

    Well done on the Alexa-style-digi; at least there are no drop shadows or complicated layers to cope with. I can see the appeal of these graphic digi pages, but the looking-like-paper-digi is just way more effort than it's worth ... with nothing to stroke.

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  20. Anonymous8 May 2011 at 15:26

    It looks super Sian! Love the little story it tells too.

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  21. Jennifer Shaw8 May 2011 at 16:43

    Great digi Sian! Glad to hear that you are not retiring your glue and scissors though. ;) I'm tactile and LOVE to make a mess! ;) Have a great day!! :)

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  22. Wanda8 May 2011 at 17:43

    Congrats on your first digi page...I'll be on the lookout for other digital efforts as well as your paper-and-paste creations. Your success with both just shows that creativity is in the person, not the medium!

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  23. alexa8 May 2011 at 18:10

    Delighted you found it easier than you'd anticipated and I love what you've done - very thoughtful as always! I like the thought of your gorgeous tall house whizzing round the globe four times a week :).

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  24. Alison8 May 2011 at 20:27

    What a great first-time digi page Sian! I love looking at digi LOs, but am too scared to try it...and I would miss my papers!
    Alison xx

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  25. Ginger8 May 2011 at 21:01

    Ahh! So happy to see your first digi page :) Job well done :)

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  26. laurie8 May 2011 at 21:52

    i am so impressed! your page looks great. digi scares me, too, but i'm glad to see you have crossed over safely. :-)

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  27. Sandra8 May 2011 at 21:57

    I just knew that when you did digi, it would be amazing ... and you sure don't disappoint. :)

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  28. Cheri8 May 2011 at 23:24

    you did a great job Sian! After you play a little, you'll discover there are things you can do in digi that you can't do in paper... and you'll know that there are reasons for each one and both will be a part of your creativity repertoire.

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  29. Maria Ontiveros9 May 2011 at 01:22

    Love your digi house! Just read your comment on Deb's post, and I just have to remark, "You know what they say about people who love sardines." OH MY!
    rinda

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  30. Bubbles9 May 2011 at 01:23

    I do love digi - but could never do it myself ... you did a great job - and your house is amazing - I love it. Could I be any more green ? (and that's envy, not the glitter that I STILL haven't got rid of completely yet! *lol*)

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  31. Sue Althouse9 May 2011 at 01:53

    Yay for your first digi page! I love the clean look and the journaling. But like you, I could never give up the tactile experience of paper.

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  32. Melissa9 May 2011 at 03:40

    Great digital layout - I like that it is all about blogging! I agree, I'm not giving up my paper and adhesives, but I enjoy the digital every once in a while.

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  33. Beverly9 May 2011 at 13:59

    It turned out awesome! I need to do a layout about my blog, I know one day I'll wish I had. Yay for Alexa getting you to digi :) So glad From High In The Sky comes to my part of the world on a regular basis.

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  34. Julie Ann Rachelle Interior Design9 May 2011 at 16:33

    Yay for digi!!! Very cool page. xoxo

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  35. Scrappi Sandi9 May 2011 at 20:02

    I've not embraced digi yet...but I love the graphic style of your first digi LO!! Way to go!! But don't hang up your scissore & glue will you?!!! :)

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  36. Sandie9 May 2011 at 23:02

    Lovely page, Sian. Crogratulations!
    I've done the odd digi page and enjoy it now and then but for me nothing will beat the stroking of papers, glue on the fingers, and glitter EVERYWHERE!

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  37. Ade10 May 2011 at 00:26

    Congrats! Your first digi layout looks great!

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  38. Winnie11 May 2011 at 02:30

    Well done on completing your first digi - it looks super!

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  39. Deb @ PaperTurtle11 May 2011 at 14:26

    Oh, I love this, Sian! Your digi page is wonderful - from the photos you chose to your lovely journaling. It's perfect. It's so you.

    (Well done on the digi aspect here!) xo

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  40. This West London Life12 May 2011 at 18:43

    Be warned, Sian ... digi is the dark side!

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  41. Glen15 May 2011 at 21:52

    Oh it's lovely Sian. I love the tall house sketch - and the simplicity as you say. I too live in a tall house - 3 stories and love all of the stairs! Ideally, my scraproom will be at the top of the house too. I just have to work out how to move everything around in order for it to fit! It's like a jigsaw puzzle! *Ü* Thanks for the pdf link. I shall go try digi myself - soon. TFS. ~Glen~

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  42. Sandra24 May 2011 at 21:52

    Yeeeahhhh ... I've caught up LOL

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