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Are the Fall doldrums getting to your scrapbooks? Do your
pages need a little spooky style? Want something to be
thankful for on those Thanksgiving layouts? Let's add
some creative lettering through computer fonts to the pages
we do about September, October, and November. Never
used computer fonts before for scrapbooking? Don't be
intimidated! Let's learn together how to use the computer
for more than surfing the web. Let's explore the
possibilities! |
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Never Used Computer Fonts Before? |
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Do you have questions about computer fonts and their
longevity? Several people viewed as experts have addressed
this question in the last few years. |
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Here's what a few of them have to say: |
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Lori at Provo Craft says,
(http://www.pccrafter.com/newsletters/sept11.lasso) |
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"What about using the computer in scrapbooking? How safe is
it for us to scrapbook using a computer? We are asked many
times how safe is printing images on a page and using it in
a scrapbook. Typical ink jet printers are not made for this.
But there are ways to make them safer. The ink used in the
majority of ink jet printers is water soluble, so if your
book was to get wet the journaling and images would be
ruined. But by spraying your page with a fixative or
laminating, it seals the ink so it is safer to use. You will
want to make sure that you are printing on acid free paper.
Color laser printers are quite expensive but are not water
soluble and therefore safer to use. There are many
cute computer images and fonts that can enhance any
scrapbook page....The world is becoming more and more
computerized as we speak. Technology will continue to
advance in spectacular ways that we can archive our
treasures. The computer industry is finally starting to move
toward solutions dealing with archiving and longevity on the
consumer level. Epson is one company that is coming out with
archival inks and paper within some new printers." |
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And more advice from PCCrafter website on the use of
fonts... |
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http://www.pccrafter.com/hughelpcenter/faq.lasso |
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"Acid free is a big concern when computer scrapbooking. The
main concern with the ink is not the acid free issue. Most
inks are acid free and if you print on acid free paper you
are ok. The bigger issue is the archival concern. Most
computer inks are not waterproof. I know that several of the
printer companies are looking into this issue and taking
action toward it. Epson for example is now making printers
and printer paper that when together combat the waterproof
scares. In the meantime you can use a fixative to spray on
your pages that will help protect them or use a page
protector. If you like, you can read a couple of back issues
of our PCCrafter newsletter that talks more about this
subject." |
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Creating Keepsakes has a set of wonderful software
that helps you generate computer made titles and journaling
as well. Be sure to look for them wherever you shop
for scrapping supplies. Also here is an article that was in
Creating Keepsakes Magazine that talks about the new
printers. |
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Graceful Bee recommends using a laser printer if possible
because they use toner similar to copy machines. Page
protectors also add to the longevity of the page.
Always print onto acid free papers. |
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OK I will try this but I need a Tutorial! |
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Here is one of the best step by step tutorials on getting
the fonts from the internet to the computer in your home and
then onto the paper! What wonderful step by step
instructions! |
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Cutable Letters in any Size: Reverse the Font |
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Did you know you can toss out some of your lettering
templates? You don't have to trace a template to get
perfect letters in wonderful shapes! Print them on the
back of any patterned papers or cardstock. Here's how
to do it... |
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Find a font you love. Install it to your computer.
Start a new blank document (or blank 'poster' in some
print shop programs) and then type the title you want.
Resize it to the font size you prefer. Now go check
your Printer Settings or Options. Generally, you can find a
"flip horizontal" setting under "printer properties."
Although you may not see the reversed letters on your
computer screen, the image will print that way on your
paper. Be sure to load your paper so the images will
print on the BACK side of the paper. |
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In Microsoft Word, under "Insert," select "Picture," then
"WordArt." Choose a WordArt style, type in the word and
select "OK." In the toolbar that appears on your screen,
select the flip option and use the arrows to rotate the
word. |
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In WordPerfect, select "Insert," then "Graphics," then "TextArt."
Type the title in the text box and close the window. Click
on the pull-down menu on the "Graphics" toolbar (it should
be the bottom toolbar on your screen) and select "Flip
left/right." You can use this tip with all your
computer fonts, making the letters any size you wish. You
can also print the letters in outline form, limiting the
amount of ink you use. |
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Show me the FoNTS! |
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Ok ok, here they are! :) Have fun with them!
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School Days Fonts |
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Penmanship Print with lines |
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cheerleaders, pencils, children, crayons, lunch sacks,
books, folders, football, caramel apples, and stick kids
alphas |
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GlitterFont - perfect for starry night looks |
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of Halloween fonts |
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in many styles including dripping blood, pumpkins, and
zombies.... |
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Headhunter Bone font and a Headstone/Tombstone font. |
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Mini dingbats/pics/icons/pictographs in Halloween themes |
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Dracula (Abaddon) and Aftermath |
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Finger Prints
Inside
http://fontmaster.com/f.shtml |
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Thanksgiving
Fonts
Lots of leaves |
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http://environment.about.com/library/weekly/blfont2.htm
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| try Turkey
Sandwich and Tasteless Candy |
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http://www.awesomeclipartforkids.com/thanksgiving/thanksgivingfonts1.html
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| Other free and
low cost font sites |
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Want those Fonts
to have color INSIDE??
Here is how to add color INSIDE the fonts!
http://www.letteringdelights.com/
click on HOME and then on the ADD COLOR article.
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| Remember, in
addition to your colorful font, you can also go get a clip
art picture and drop that piece of seasonal clip art next to
your title and reinforce the theme. |
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| Spooky Kids title
step by step |
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| Spooky finished
title plus clip art |
| Credits: font-
Creating Keepsakes "Mystery" from font cd, clip art Hallmark
Greetings Workshop |
Make Several
while you are at it *Ü*
Once I get my title sized and colored and ready to print, I
usually print more than one. I try to make at least two of
each topper. I print them off onto either white acid free
cardstock or onto cardstock in pale colors of the season.
Mat the title or use some pop dots for extra dimensionality.
I print at least two so I have one for me and one for a
friend, a swap hostess, or a giveaway at the next cropping
party....For just pennies each, I get wonderful full color
toppers. Everyone loves to see what seasonal titles I have
made recently! If they ooh and ahh enough, they may even end
up with a freebie! LOL I hope you'll try a few fonts and
print out a few page toppers! |
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Have fun with those
Fall fonts!
Happy Scrapping!
~Rockester |
