Creating a digital scrapbook entails arranging collage art and photos around an evocative theme. Digital scrapbooks are generally made up of a series of photo collages, and today’s digital scrapbook templates make the process easy and enjoyable–even for those who aren’t computer savvy.The reason it’s so simple to make a digital scrapbook is that today’s digital collage art provides the designed backgrounds, frames, titles and scrapbook pages, so you don’t need to spend hours searching for products or deciding on a layout. All you need to do is add your photographs and some journaling or captions, and voila: a completed digital scrapbook!Often referred to as “premade pages” or “premade layouts,” digital scrapbook templates are scrapbook pages that are nearly finished. You may find it helpful and inspiring to view other scrappers’ work to gain insight into the range of possibilities before you get started. You’ll find an endless array of the latest and greatest digital scrapbook layouts and collage art online, along with examples of beautiful pages submitted by users.Photos and ThemeA digital scrapbook generally features photos and collage art depicting a theme and words or journaling that evoke, explain and expand upon that theme. Decide on your theme and select photos for your page. Scrappers often use pictures from the same shoot, which helps with color coordination as well as theme consistency.If you’re making a photo collage as a gift for someone, your theme could just be that person and their friends or family. You could also make photo collages for your home using the theme of a vacation, childhood or family photos, pets, or special events such as a wedding, graduation, prom or birthday party. Experiment by placing your photos into a few digital scrapbook layouts to settle on a balanced composition and to give you an idea of how much “real estate” you have to develop.Create a folder on your computer, go through all your digital photos, and copy and paste into the folder any that match your theme or might look good in your photo collage. After you’ve sorted through and edited all your photos and have many in the folder, start to cut it down to a reasonable number of prints.For a collage that is made up entirely of photos (no other memorabilia items), following are maximum estimates for the number of photos:18×24 inch collage – No more than 40 photos24x36 inch collage – No more than 60 photosIf your photo collage is bigger or smaller, adjust your size accordingly. A popular size is 12″ x 12″.Design!You have infinite options when designing your digital photo collage. Give some thought in advance about what you might like your digital collage to look like so you don’t get overwhelmed. Here are some ideas:* Photos enhanced with memorabilia. For example, in a wedding collage, you might include the scanned program or wedding announcement from the newspaper.* Several photos with a quote featured in the center. Family photos might use a quotation about love or home. You can find many ideas for quotes online.* All black and white photosWhen placing your photos, start with the edges of your photo collage first, as you might when piecing together a puzzle. Put your favorite or most eye-catching photos in the corners because they tend to draw attention. After you have the outline completed, begin filling in the center. Next choose collage art and scrapbook designs for your photo collages. Consider what types of additional embellishments you’d like to use to decorate. When selecting collage art for your background and embellishments, choose colors that dominate or accent your photographs.Journal ArtYour pictures comprise just one part of the story. Once you’ve placed them, add text in the form of captions, titles or even prose to explain what the photos depict. This is called journaling, and it can help preserve memories for generations to come.Plan your journaling: What title and other words can you use to tie the photos together? Think about your audience and the people in the photos. What might evoke a memory or smile for them?The words you select form a significant part of your collage art. Even the fonts you choose give words visual expression. Just as we use volume and tone to add expression to the spoken word, scrapbookers use fonts, letter placement and color for emphasis or subtle touches.Practice these steps, and you’ll be a master of the art of digital scrapbooking in no time!

Before you decide on a natural arthritis treatment, there are several things to consider. First of all, arthritis is a condition that is most often related to old age; however, you do not have to be old to be affected by it. Even those as young as in their twenties, thirties, and forties have arthritis and that trend does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. It is a wonder because people are dealing with so much stress nowadays and it make us susceptible to many more diseases. So how can we combat arthritis when so much is stacked against us.Now, there are a number of drugs and pharmaceuticals on the market to treat arthritis. Pharmaceutical companies spend billions of dollars in research to create medications that often have unwanted side effects. Because natural arthritis treatments aren’t controlled by the FDA, drug companies can easily discredit any research supporting its effectiveness. However, millions of users every day attest to the effectiveness of natural remedies so here are some you should consider to help reduce arthritis pain.We should begin with a proper diet. One should avoid certain foods and consume a good amount of anti- inflammatory foods to help with the arthritis pain. Foods that are rich in vitamin C should be consumed. Walnuts, soybeans, almonds, linseed, and pumpkin seeds are such foods. Also those foods which are rich in Omega 3 essential fatty acids and magnesium have been found beneficial. You can also use supplements like flaxseed oil or fish oil if you find it hard to take in enough Omega 3 fatty acids. Overall, maintain a good healthy consistent diet and it will help control your arthritis pain.Two other foods I want to mention which have been determined most beneficial to those experiencing arthritis issues are potato juice and cherry juice. If you do not have a juicer in your home, now may be a good time to consider investing in one. Potato juice which is especially good for rheumatoid arthritis contains a substantial amount of alkaline salts. It is rich in soda, potash and vitamins A and B. It helps to remove uric acid and lime thus helping to bring the body back into an alkaline state and reduces inflammation in the joints.Cherry juice is beneficial in reducing arthritis inflammation and pain. Cherries have a natural source of a phytochemical called Anthocyanins. Anthocyanins inhibit enzymes called cyclooxygenase-1 and -2. Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin targets these Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes to stop the transmission of pain. Tart cherries inhibits these enzymes at doses more than ten times that of a low dose aspirin. Some researchers say it works better than ibuprofen.Regardless of whether you choose a natural arthritis treatment or not, you should do something about your arthritis symptoms. Arthritis left untreated can lead to serious joint deterioration. Of course I hope you choose the natural route because I want you to heal from the inside out. Arthritis did not happen overnight so take some time to take care of yourself.

Before you begin a career in the entertainment industry as a child actor or performer, there are a few things you should know.An entertainment work permit is a registered document required by some states in order for minors to work in the entertainment industry. If your child is interested in becoming a child actor, model or performer he or she will likely need a work permit.Not all states require work permits.Once you determine what your state requires, you can follow any provided guidelines to process the appropriate paperwork for your particular state.In some state, like California, you can get a work permit and it will be good for six months. After six months, it will expire and you will need to renew it. In other states like New York, for example, they tend to be processed only prior to a specific job.It is also important to note that this type of paperwork is different than the paperwork that the production company is often required to hold. Generally, the parent is responsible for the child’s WP, while the production company is required to hold a permit to employ.If your child is interested in working in the entertainment business, it is key to research this information and begin the process required in your state. All too often, children are denied the ability to work on set because they did not arrive equipped with the necessary documents that the state requires.Why are Child Entertainment Work Permits Needed?Many states require entertainment work permits to ensure the child’s educational and safety needs are met. For example, in California where a California Entertainment Work Permit is required for any minor working in a production, the permit is used to verify that the child has good grades (“c’s” or better in every subject). Children with poor grades cannot work in entertainment.In some states minors may also be required to have a blocked trust account in which a portion of his or her earnings from any production will be deposited, by the production company, in to the account which is protected until the child turns 18. In California this is required and is called a Coogan Account.

There has been so much publicity this year about famous people going into rehab for the second, third or multiple times that some folks might be wondering if rehab even works. The answer is, yes, it can, but not everyone responds the same way to a given drug rehab program.How are you supposed to know whether a rehab program will suit your situation and actually work? Sometimes the best approach is to consult with a drug rehab referral specialist who can help match an addict’s unique needs to a rehab program. Since no two addicts have the same needs, different options need to be considered.Many people – not just celebrities – go in and out of rehab several times until they find success. They experience what appears to be a very positive rehab result, then later relapse and return to rehab. They can even relapse again and again, each time having to return for another go. None of this means that the addict is a bad person or a loser, or that there is necessarily something wrong with the rehab program. There are reasons for this revolving drug rehab door, and sometimes it is because the addict was in the wrong rehab program for him or her.There are literally thousands of alcohol and drug rehab centers and almost all of them have different philosophies, approaches and methods for treating addiction. The results can vary widely from patient to patient, because no two addictions and addicts are the same. And some work well for one person while another person needs a completely different approach.When you read about so-and-so celebrity’s “rehab that didn’t work the first time” you seldom get details about the program. Was it a faith-based 12-step program, or another type of approach? Did the person just have drug detox but no rehab? How long did they stay with the program? Was it in-patient or out-patient? There are many other variables.Outpatient drug rehab, for example, sometimes brings about long-term sobriety but the methods and services differ widely. And unless you move to another neighborhood and change jobs, you are still living in the “dangerous environment” where you became addicted. However, for many addicted people, out-patient rehab has worked. The more features and services the program offers, and the longer they stay with it, the better the results can be.However, most experts agree that addicts best achieve life-long sobriety through inpatient rehab programs that last for at least three months, even longer is better. After a full detox and withdrawal from drugs or alcohol, living in an in-patient rehab center shelters the addict from the people and places that contributed to addiction. Professional care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and the addict learns the tools and skills to help stay sober when he returns home. The best rehab program addresses all aspects of the addiction – the causes and the effects. It empowers, so that you accomplish life-long sobriety from drug use.A drug rehab referral specialist can help you sort through all the variables in the addict’s personal life including such factors as details about the addiction, personality traits, religious beliefs, financial status, job needs and many others. From these, the referral specialist can often work out the very best solution to finding a successful drug rehab program.