just a few questions for a beginner....

alalune042 · 03-30-2006, 06:11 PM

I just wanted to ask all of you professionals out there...
What does it mean when something is acid free?
And also, for those of you who use the page protectors, what kinds of paper do you buy (aka the thick sturdy kind) to put into the page protectors? I've seen some peoples work and it's just magnificent! I'm eager to start!
please help

MommytoMJM · 03-30-2006, 10:15 PM

Hey NAdia, I am doing something right now, but I wanted to let you know that I will try to answer this post tomorrow...

GaRain · 03-31-2006, 10:20 AM

Hey, welcome to DWT.com!!! And welcome to the scrapbooking section - once you start, you will be hooked!

Basically, when you are doing a scrapbook, you want to use acid free materials - that way, they won't eat away your photographs. The acid can break down the chemicals in the print and wear away your image - that isn't fun! Most craft stores will carry the acid free and photo safe materials.
As for paper, it is really your choice. I have the page protectors, so I don't have to use such sturdy a card stock. It is really a preference. Some people use stuff that is "interactive", as in you open a window to see a picture or something like that. Can't have that in a page protector, or you wouldn't be able to open it. You might want to use a heavier card stock for something like that.
I can't wait to see your work - check out our photo albums on this site to see what we have done. Most of us are ok with you "borrowing" ideas, as immitation is the sincerest form of flattery!

Lara

alalune042 · 03-31-2006, 10:37 AM

Thanks for the reply!!

alalune042 · 03-31-2006, 10:40 AM

I have another question

Is there an easier way to get to a member's photo album than going to photos and clicking member photos and typing their user name in?
Thanks

GaRain · 03-31-2006, 12:44 PM

you should be able to go to photos, then click on the first letter of their screen name, scroll there and find them that way.

alalune042 · 04-01-2006, 06:11 PM

thank you

zcook9 · 05-01-2006, 12:17 PM

I just wanted to welcome you Nadia to the DWT forums

. I am really lookin forward to seeing some of your pages. I love to look at the differences in eveyone's work. There is no such thing as a bad page.

03-30-2006, 06:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
alalune042 Fastpass Holder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 3 Hours away from the MAGIC Posts: 466	just a few questions for a beginner.... I just wanted to ask all of you professionals out there... What does it mean when something is acid free? And also, for those of you who use the page protectors, what kinds of paper do you buy (aka the thick sturdy kind) to put into the page protectors? I've seen some peoples work and it's just magnificent! I'm eager to start! please help __________________ NADIA THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH "All it takes is Faith and Trust" - Peter Pan "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." -Winnie the Pooh "The past can hurt. You can either run from it or learn from it." -The Lion King Philippians 4:13 Click to feed an animal! It's100% FREE

03-30-2006, 10:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
MommytoMJM DisneyWorldTrivia Mod - Living Disney as a Lifestyle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Watching Wishes from my patio! Posts: 1,254	Hey NAdia, I am doing something right now, but I wanted to let you know that I will try to answer this post tomorrow... __________________ Bonny June, Homeschooler, Webmaster and SNK/Adoption Advocate~~Marjorie June Mailani Adopted SNK, Disney Fanatic, Joyous, Cheerful, Incredible Kid~~Andrew, Cast Member, Disney Reservations Center~~Heart Mom to Cody (adoption loss 10-00) (linkie fixed...heh heh, thanks Val!)

03-31-2006, 10:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
GaRain I love a guy who can make me laugh! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Right here!!! Posts: 14,171	Hey, welcome to DWT.com!!! And welcome to the scrapbooking section - once you start, you will be hooked! Basically, when you are doing a scrapbook, you want to use acid free materials - that way, they won't eat away your photographs. The acid can break down the chemicals in the print and wear away your image - that isn't fun! Most craft stores will carry the acid free and photo safe materials. As for paper, it is really your choice. I have the page protectors, so I don't have to use such sturdy a card stock. It is really a preference. Some people use stuff that is "interactive", as in you open a window to see a picture or something like that. Can't have that in a page protector, or you wouldn't be able to open it. You might want to use a heavier card stock for something like that. I can't wait to see your work - check out our photo albums on this site to see what we have done. Most of us are ok with you "borrowing" ideas, as immitation is the sincerest form of flattery! Lara __________________ Nothing to countdown to, so just smile and be happy everyday!

03-31-2006, 10:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
alalune042 Fastpass Holder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 3 Hours away from the MAGIC Posts: 466	Thanks for the reply!! __________________ NADIA THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH "All it takes is Faith and Trust" - Peter Pan "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." -Winnie the Pooh "The past can hurt. You can either run from it or learn from it." -The Lion King Philippians 4:13 Click to feed an animal! It's100% FREE

03-31-2006, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
alalune042 Fastpass Holder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 3 Hours away from the MAGIC Posts: 466	I have another question Is there an easier way to get to a member's photo album than going to photos and clicking member photos and typing their user name in? Thanks __________________ NADIA THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH "All it takes is Faith and Trust" - Peter Pan "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." -Winnie the Pooh "The past can hurt. You can either run from it or learn from it." -The Lion King Philippians 4:13 Click to feed an animal! It's100% FREE

03-31-2006, 12:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
GaRain I love a guy who can make me laugh! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Right here!!! Posts: 14,171	you should be able to go to photos, then click on the first letter of their screen name, scroll there and find them that way. __________________ Nothing to countdown to, so just smile and be happy everyday!

04-01-2006, 06:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
alalune042 Fastpass Holder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 3 Hours away from the MAGIC Posts: 466	thank you __________________ NADIA THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH "All it takes is Faith and Trust" - Peter Pan "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." -Winnie the Pooh "The past can hurt. You can either run from it or learn from it." -The Lion King Philippians 4:13 Click to feed an animal! It's100% FREE

05-01-2006, 12:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
zcook9 Not close enough to the magic! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,882	Welcome! I just wanted to welcome you Nadia to the DWT forums . I am really lookin forward to seeing some of your pages. I love to look at the differences in eveyone's work. There is no such thing as a bad page. __________________ Laura

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