Scrapbooking

Does anybody know what the best way is to learn how to do this? I see the kits at stores but I don't know if buying a kit is the best way to start or if I should take a class first. I want to make a scrapbook for each of my kids to fill over the coming years and give to them when they are adults.

I think it'd be a great keepsake for them and it looks like a lot of fun - the pictures, designs, rubber stamps - there is just so much you can do with a little creativity. I'd like to make each one individual to each of my four children.

I just don't know where to start. I get intimidated with learning something new and I tend to back off of it rather than go for it. I'd really like to go for this. Of course, I'd also like to learn to sew too and that hasn't happened yet.

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I Need A Photography Class

I want to take a photography class or at least find the best place online (or best book) to teach me (digital photography for a big dummy maybe?). I take thousands of pictures a year (mostly of my kids 'cause I happen to be in love with every one of 'em) but I don't just want to "shoot and point" anymore. I want to learn what all the other functions on my digital camera will do. I want to learn about lighting, backgrounds, and angles.

Since I love to take pictures, I've thought about starting a blog just for photos, but I really think I have a lot of learning to do first before I could dare start putting pics up on a blog designated just for photos.

Anybody have any good ideas on an inexpensive way to learn how to shoot better pictures?

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