BUYING JUNK JOURNAL DIGITALS FOR BEGINNERS: The Do's & Don'ts & Tips & Tricks for Printing Pt. 1

[@mischievousmalee]

You are so humble! You are a wealth of information. Thank you for imparting this knowledge. I consider myself tech savvy but do not have it in relation to art concepts. I learned so much!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much for watching and finding some useful info. ❤️

[@lynnoberdier5002]

Just found your channel. Love it!! Newbies like myself appreciate this kind of knowledge. Thank you so much!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Welcome! Thank you for watching and for your comment. That's why I started my channel. I discovered this whole new world and wanted to share what I was learning from a fresh newbie perspective. I'm glad you found something helpful. ❤️

[@SNDDuffy-qo9zf]

Thank you! OMG I was so confused and you give such clarity into Digitals in a clear and easy format. Thank you 🎉❤

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful. I'll be recording another video today on the subject that you might find interesting so stay tuned. 🥰

[@darlalove]

Hammermill Premium 32 lb. Copy paper iis wonderful and has made such a difference in my digitals and gelli prints, recommended by P.M. Studios. Great tips ! ! ❤ Your kits are gorgeous 🥰

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you Darla. Yes I love using Hammermill 32 lb. and use it often. I know I didn't get into great detail about all the specifics of the different papers and may have to do a follow up with samples of each when I get back home to my Epson Ecotank Printer. I may print several while I'm here in Studio B using my Epson XP-820 as a comparison. 🥰

[@darlalove]

@@heartandsoulfuldesign 😘

[@chantellucky4565]

There is so much info in this video that is so valuable, I appreciate your patience and great detail in printing digital downloads. I am a beginner of junk journaling so I learned a lot from this video. Thank you!!! It’ll probably take me a long while to learn it all, meantime, not to overwhelm myself and give up altogether, I bought many Stamperia and other pretty cardstocks and paper packs online so I don’t have to buy digital as yet. I just received paper packs from Europe and it is beautiful for junk journal. Thanks for your video.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Chantel. Thank you! I'm glad you found some useful info here. There is so much to junk journaling and I know how overwhelming it can be. I was brand new to it as well and started my channel to share with other beginners from a beginner's point of view. I just share what I learn as I go. In part, as a sort of video journal for myself when I need to refer back to something. It's so hard for it all to sink it at once so it's nice to have videos to go back and watch to refresh my memory. Happy Creating! 🥰

[@chantellucky4565]

@@heartandsoulfuldesign Yes, you are so right!! I am a bit overwhelmed by the printable download issues but I am sure I will learn it eventually. I can learn a lot from you via your videos. Thanks for the kind and encouraging words! I am purchasing a printer next month and will start printing, I am researching where to buy ink or ink supply membership etc. lots to do, lol! I subscribed your channel so will be looking forward to your new videos. Thanks again !🦋👍❤️

[@journal-by-jen60]

Hey Sherri. This vid was so informative I greatly appreciate how you have shared your acquired insights with us. ❤

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Glad it was helpful! That's what my channel is all about....just me learning new things and sharing. ❤️

[@melodyg1204]

Thank you so much for this very articulate and helpful video! I have avoided digital images since I tried one way back and didn’t really know enough about the printing options. Excellent video. 😊

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you! I'm so Glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@pamelaburke9250]

Thank you! I am totally new to this, so some of it was over my head. I am trying to decide on a printer and learn how to save it on my computer. Been considering the Eason Echo Tank.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Welcome! I hope this video was helpful to you then. I keep meaning to do a better review video of my Epson Eco Tank printer now that I've had it awhile. I have the 8500 and I do really like it. I bought a lemon the first time but they were great about replacing it right away. One thing I have learned is that any color printer needs to be printed on at least once a week or things dry out and clog. I believe that's the case with any color printer and it was a real issue for me because I go back and forth between two homes so one printer is always sitting to long. Then I have to clean the heads to get it to print properly and that uses lots of ink if you have cartridges. I tried taking my Eco Tank back and forth with me thinking since I'm using the same printer and computer it shouldn't care where it is but It was sort of a pain too because of printing wirelessly and my printer getting confused being on different wifi networks. I did recently leave my Eco Tank for three weeks without printing and it did ok when I got back. It had lines when printing in color...like it might need a cleaning but I just print on a fine setting instead of normal setting and it prints perfectly without any streaks or head cleaning. I think now that I've been using it again it's happy. I would say overall I really like the Epson Eco Tank and I really like how long the tanks last and how easy it is to see when they need filling. I hope this helps. 🥰

[@ru4repeattoo]

@@heartandsoulfuldesign I didn't know I wanted to know this, but I am glad I found out! Thanks for the printer tips too.

[@BirdieGenny]

One of the best digital prints explanations video! You rock 😀

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@sheilaedwards7152]

Your podcast, that I stumbled onto, was an invaluable source of information !!!!I saved it!!,now I am going to go back take notes. There are so many sites that sell digital’s, bundles, fundals I didn’t know where to start or how it all worked. Thank you,thank you,thank you.!!! I’ll definitely be watching the rest of your podcasts‼️‼️🙏🙏👍

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Welcome Sheila! I'm so glad you found this helpful. I went to school with a Sheila Edwards when I was a kid. 😉🥰

[@TeaandLaceJournals]

How many thumbs up can I give this video! Great info. The fabric is gorgeousssss.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much! I've just recorded a new video printing on fabric without the bleed. I hope you'll watch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJimXqOGj7Kli8U 🥰

[@ru4repeattoo]

I found so 🤩much value from this video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion with us!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching. Just sharing what I'm learning as I go...🥰

[@scottcosta7119]

Very informative indeed. Thank you! Happened upon this video as a newbie seeking information on digital downloads as a new designer, but found this information to be some of the most helpful I've come across. Lovely aesthetic and creative ideas, too!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much. I'm glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@wordscrafter]

I am saving this to my reference file! So much incredible info here, thanks so so much!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching. ❤️

[@SandiMo77]

This was incredibly helpful and clear. Thank you so much for putting in all the work for this video.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@FlamingoFan1]

This is an awesome informational video. So, so helpful! I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to future videos.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Welcome Annette! Thank you for watching and for your comment. 🥰

[@EJPARSONSUK]

Fantastic video, jam packed with useful information, and so well explained. I was fascinated all the way through. Love those fabric book covers, they look so real. I'm going to watch it again, and probably again after that 😂 so much wonderfu detaill to take in. Thank you for this video!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@is8304]

Super informative. I am no computer wiz and learnt something new. Thank you.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@karenjenkins4020]

Thank you for this! I just got an Epson Ecotank and this video was very helpful!!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for your comment Karen. Glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@faithartdesignstudio]

Love your fabric tip! Never heard that before . Thanks!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you! I hope you'll give it a try. You'll want to watch this recent video where I've discovered how to prepare your fabric so that the ink doesn't run or smear after printing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJimXqOGj7Kli8U 🥰

[@caroltaylor4855]

Excellent video. Thanks so much. I was hesitant to buy images with colored backgrounds but you’ve showed the results.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Carol. I'm glad it was helpful! I know what you mean about being hesitant. This is many times the reason I do a particular video....when I learn something new or try something for the first time that I've been putting off out of fear I figure I can't be the only one so thank you for your comment. ☺️

[@bevfleming4022]

Thank you Sherri, very helpful.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

You are so welcome!

[@pattoodle]

Wow! what a lot of information. Thank you so much. Very useful.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Pat. Thank you for watching. Glad it was helpful!

[@debbieboothe606]

So so SO helpful to me as a beginner's beginner! Thank you!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you Debbie! That's really why I have my channel. I still consider myself a beginner and so when I have a hard time finding just the right video I know it's time to make one. I'm glad you found this helpful. 🥰

[@debriddle2]

Thank you so much for all this helpful information.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

You are so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful. ❤️

[@donnahoward3694]

So happy I found your channel! Truly enjoyed this as I am beginning to create journals. Thank you!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Welcome Donna! I'm glad to hear you found something useful. I'm fairly new at this too and started my channel to help beginners like me so I hope you'll keep watching and find more ideas to inspire your creative journey. ❤️

[@lrtproductions2635]

This was a fantastic video. Thanks so much for sharing all this info.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful! I'm still such a beginner and that's why I started my channel...to share all the new things I'm learning as I go along and experiment. 🥰

[@NolaTheAlamoChiliQueen]

Explained very well! The US size vs UK size threw me off when I first began buying digis.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you Nola. I appreciate that. It's hard to know what questions people have and also since I covered so much I have a hard time remembering what I covered and what I forgot so there will be a follow up. ..I know I forgot a few things 😉

[@valeriemacrae8441]

Great video explaining downloading thank you

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Happy to help

[@Bre_Creatively]

Hi Mrs. Sherri! Thanks for this video - I recently started using digitals myself and your explanation was top notch -especially about the transparent backgrounds! You did mention a creator for the flowers you added to the book page - Tom Chalkey I believe. Do you happen to have his Etsy link? I love the flower elements and the idea of copying transparent digitals to book page! Love LOVE LOVE that idea. Thanks again!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hello! Thank you for watching and commenting. I don't believe you'll find Tom Chalky on Etsy but here's their website: tomchalky.com. Happy Creating!

[@deannabates1575]

Thank you! I have hesitated to get digitals because I just didn’t understand all of this.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you Deanna. I'm glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@get2craft]

Very nice video!! ❤

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you. I’m glad you liked it 🥰

[@denisecope]

What a great video. Thank you!!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Denise. Thank you for watching and for your comment! 🥰

[@KarensCarnivoreJourney-qz1uh]

I have an HP printer, cheap model from Walmart, but if I set the paper & print quality it prints great. I also signed up for HP insta ink. I can print 50 pages per month for 4.99. So far I like it.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

That is awesome! I had thought about the HP program when I had my previous printer but it was also an Epson. I really do like having the Ecotank. For me it was a good move.

[@sueproffitt3320]

I hope in the future you have a print an mail service.I do not like messing with a printer and do not mind paying for digitals of images I like.You have nice ones I would like to have them.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for your comment Sue. Let me know what you might be interested in and on what type of paper and I can see what I might be able to put together. I'll work on getting some printed packs together a list them in the coming weeks.

[@chantellucky4565]

Great ideas!!! Print & Mail service!! I’ll be your first customer!!!😀👍

[@debriddle2]

Just throwing this out there as I am fairly new to this, but I really love my epson eco tank. The ink is lasting forever and recently I had a problem and customer service was wonderful. The lady took so much time walking me through what to do. And once you purchase a digital, you can keep making copies over and over.

[@maryjohnson2277]

THANK YOU! ALOT of basic needed info❤️

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you Mary. I'm glad it was helpful. I know how it feels when I'm learning something brand new and how finding the basics isn't always that easy. 🥰

[@TheBatterybound]

Actually png is a higher quality format than jpg. And PDF is great because it can be resized without quality loss, and it does in fact have the ability to do transparency. Of course it depends what software you are using which files you can edit and how.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for your info. I believe I did read that somewhere. I think it also depends on the format of your original. For example, with some of my hand painted artwork, I found that taking photos of the artwork with my iPhone were actually better quality than my scans when using the printer/scanner I had at the time so they printed much better as jpg. I'll have to do some more experimenting I guess. Thank you for watching. 🥰

[@TheBatterybound]

@@heartandsoulfuldesign Absolutely depends on the original! Also only some programs can edit different formats, so that's good to keep in mind. I loved the video, it was super helpful!

[@mariarapp3090]

I have not had good results printing on vellum. I will have to look for the "thin paper" setting. Hopefully that will help! Thank you!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Maria. Thank you for your comment. I know how frustrating that can be. In case I didn't mention in the video, if you only downloaded the quick basic printer driver when you initially installed your printer, what I found out was that I had to go to the manufacturers website and look up my printer model, then download the entire printer driver in order to get all the different types of printer paper to choose from. Good luck! 🥰

[@mariarapp3090]

@@heartandsoulfuldesign oh wow! I had no idea! Thanks again!

[@sunnydeborahsebastian1361]

Thank you so much for explaining the difference in jpg and png and pdf.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for watching. Glad it was helpful...although I'm definitely not an expert...just sharing what I'm learning as I go.

[@kayrichardson2520]

Great video! Thanks!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you. Glad you liked it! 🥰

[@nancyorourke7679]

Very helpful Sherri..thank you!!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you Nancy. I'm glad it was helpful. 🥰

[@Ginger_McElfresh_Art]

This was sooo helpful! Thank you! ❤

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

I'm so glad! I know what it's like to be new to all this and have enjoyed sharing as I learn. ❤️

[@shirleyhaberle86]

New subbi, found this and it is everything I wanted to know. So helpful.💕

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Shirley! Welcome and thanks for subbing. I'm glad you found this helpful. ❤️

[@plansandprocrastination]

most excellent discussion!!! So many tips and inspirational pathways! I too use Epson, but have been afraid to print on fabric....will for sure have to check this way out! What type of fabric are you having success with? It looks like a thin muslin, but would love to hear your experience before I try something that messes up my printer lol.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

So far I mostly use just a thin cotton fabric, muslin, recycled sheets work fine. I love printing on fabric and haven't had any problems. It's very useful for my slow stitching projects. ☺️

[@patriciamaeanthony3838]

Excellent guidance!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you. 😊

[@briannahazelett3813]

You kind of touched on a question I’ve been pondering.. if you have old atlas books, is it expectable to take photos of them to create your own digitals to sell? Also old stamps, pest cards, book pages and so on

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Brianna. Thank you for watching. Here's another video that may help explain copyright specifically. This would apply to all books including atlases. With regard to post cards and cancelled stamps on letters, it is my understanding (although not an expert), that if you own the letters or postcards, you may scan them and use them in your digitals. My simple rule for myself is that anything older than 1927 is probably safe. I hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKmle6WgppiVpas

[@briannahazelett3813]

@@heartandsoulfuldesign Thank you for getting back to me! I will watch the video soon. I researched copyrights last night. Anything before 1927 is a great rule! There’s also a database you can search to see if the copyright has expired or has been renewed. I found lots of sheet music with graphics that have expired copyrights which can be used freely.

[@GraphicDesignTips]

How do you convert them from 8.5x11 to A4? Do you have to go in and manually change each one or do you run a photoshop action on it or some type of other automation?

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for your question. I do go into each one and adjust manually as needed. Depending on the digital you have to be aware of distortion when doing this. Some designs may be fine with resizing while others might look odd. For my own designs where distortion matters I create my own custom size canvas in Photoshop Elements (where I am designing my digitals) that can print on either paper and you'll just have a bit of scrap on the edge. Since A4 is 8.27 x 11.69 inches, I make my custom canvas 8.27 x 11 inches. That way you can print on either size paper without altering the design. I hope this makes sense. 🥰

[@debcox7839]

Helpful! Much appreciated!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you. Glad it helped!

[@ready4myKing]

Thank you so much!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found this helpful. 🥰

[@reneem9353]

What programs do you use to manipulate the files?

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for watching. I work on a MacBook Pro and just make my adjustments in Preview but I don’t think it really matters. Wherever you can adjust size and color on your device. Any software should work. I should have been more clear; Preview is my computer’s built in software. If I click on a photo, it automatically opens it up in Preview. Your computer should also have built in software that works similarly.

[@rhondalaine9428]

Hi Sherri, Your You Tube video just appeared when I was checking out what to wanted watch....🤣🤣so very glad that I did watch you......thank you for all the information in regards to Digitals as I had no idea that you could do so much to them in regards to when you print them.......Sherri I do have a question please do you have WINDOWS....and if you do is it possible to show me how to put 2 different digi"s on the one page eg the maps and the words that you were showing us.......as I don't really understand converting files from originals to JPEG🤷‍♀ 🤷‍♀......Once again Sherri thank you and I look forward to watching part 2......Hugs🤗🤗🤗 and Kisses😘😘😘 from Rhonda Laine Aussie Land xoxox

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Welcome Rhonda! Thank you for watching. I do not have Windows. I use a MacBook Pro. For reorganizing digital photos to combine 2 different on one page, I use an external program like Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. I would assume you could also use a variety of other free apps that do photo collage. If you don't know how to convert a file to jpeg I recommend doing an online search as well since I don't use Windows. I did a search and found there are free converters through sites like Adobe for example. Again, I use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for my digitals. I'm certainly not a computer expert and am just learning myself as I plug along and try to share what I'm learning as I figure things out. Best of luck! 🥰

[@hushingsilence]

Just started buying digitals after 25 years of making journals. First thing I notice? Resolution. Some images are crystal clear, more are pixilated/a bit/a lot blurry. I'm using a good standard printer and good matte photo paper, like everyone would. Price does not seem to be an indicator. How to tell the good prints from the fuzzy? (Been using photoshop since it became available, so have some background in prints, etc). 😄 Love your vid btw.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

I do know what you mean. You definitely want to look for digitals done in 300 dpi. Lower dpi will give you more pixelated images. That said, I did buy someone else's digitals that I believe were described as 300 dpi but were very blurry. I had tried to resize them as they were done in A4 so I may have ruined them myself. That's why it's important to make a copy of the original download before making any adjustments. If the original digital wasn't a quality scan or created in a high enough resolution it won't matter what paper or printer you use because it wasn't good to begin with. I'm not a computer expert but this is just my experience with creating digitals and buying them from others. 🥰

[@evelynbrady3347]

Using a JJ Kit some need printed on both sides I have printer set on two-sided but not working

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

I'm not a printer expert and don't know what type of printer you are using. Are you using the top feeder? With my printer I do it manually by taking the printed page out and putting it back into the printer on the reverse side. Also, some papers like the Epson Premium Presentation Matte paper has different paper for single or double sided. If you want to print double sided you have to purchase the double sided paper. I don't know if this answer helps as I'm not sure what your problem is exactly.

[@tana-mariedebord2933]

What name brand and weight cardstock would you reccommend using for inkjet printer?

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Tana-Marie. That's a very complicated question. Everyone has different preferences depending on what they want to use them for and what brand printer you have. I'm using an Epson EcoTank ET8500. For bright colors that I want in high quality I would use Epson Premium Presentation Matte. There are different weights and I have used both the 27 lb. and 44 lb. for the single sided. If you want to print double sided you have to buy double sided paper and that one I have in 48 lb. which is the double sided version of the 44 lb. single sided paper. For a less expensive option, I like Hammermill 32 lb. I also use cheap copy paper from Walmart as well as their Pen & Gear brand 110 lb. card stock. I'm currently working in a more grungy vintage style so I'm using a wide variety of papers that I have coffee or tea dyed first. I have two very recent videos on that subject and the most recent video is a nice overview of a wide variety of papers to create your own vintage ephemera. Here's a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iofZZ2ZtoK96fa8. I hope this helps. 🥰

[@mandala314]

Is it still a junk journal if you purchase digital kits? I can't afford a printer so I'm just recycling and painting my own papers.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

You are correct that it is not a "junk journal" if you use kits or actually anything that is not junk. However, since the term "junk journal" has been adopted by a larger segment of this crafting population you will find the term used incorrectly more often than not. I've used it in my title simply to make it available to anyone interested in making a handcrafted journal. I've done the same as you as well and still love to paint my junk mail and any other recyclables to use in my projects. 🥰

[@rio1888]

Thanks you so much for all the info!!....Annie

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

You are so welcome! I hope it was helpful. 🥰

[@alicenwonderland5505]

Thank you so much for your videos. I'm really enjoying your contents and the results. I am in need of a new borderless printer and I do currently have the Epson ET-2720. It's ok print but no borderless and I love the eco tanks endless supply of ink. I am interested in your eco tank printer you mention but I cannot find an Eco tank 5500 even on the Epson website. Can you give more detail on the printer?

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

It's an Epson ET-8500. Another video on my to do list is a review now that I've had it awhile. I've promised to do this but had wanted to have it awhile and try lots of different paper weights etc. I will try and do it sooner than later. Here's a link to the printer: amzn.to/3R1K9Q8. This listing says it's wide format...not sure that's correct. Mine is the ET 8500 which is not the wide format. I believe the wide format if that refers to the larger sized paper is the ET 8550 which is a couple hundred dollars more. I didn't buy that one because I never print on larger paper than 8.5x11 so I saved the extra bucks. It took me awhile to figure out how to print borderless. The trick is you have to do a "complete" download of the software not just the basic. I have an MacBook Pro and to get borderless prints you have to print through the Epson printer software rather than Preview. I'll go over all this when I do my video. Thanks again ❤️

[@alicenwonderland5505]

@@heartandsoulfuldesign Thank you! I must have misheard the number. Wow that printer should be good based on the price. I'm sure you've got a long list of to-do videos so please don't burn yourself out trying to get to them all so quickly.

[@debbieboothe606]

Also, do you use Adobe Illustrator for all this type of editing or do you use multiple software?

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

I'm still just learning...I am learning Adobe Illustrator to do my digitals. I was using Adobe Photoshop to remove my backgrounds which I found pretty easy but that's all I was using it for and it has a monthly cost so I switched to Photoshop Elements because I joined The Graphics Fairy Premium Membership where they have lots of great tutorials and that's what they use. PSE is one you buy instead of a monthly subscription but I'm still learning this one. I think Photoshop was easier for removing difficult detailed backgrounds but PSE is probably overall easier and I like the Graphics Fairy tutorials since they are specific to the types of things I want to learn. I've heard Canva is also good but never used it. Because I'm such a beginner I'm going to stick to Illustrator and continue trying to learn PSE and see how it goes. Good luck! ❤️

[@scrapsimone]

Magnifique 🤩

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you Simone. 🥰

[@yelena86]

👍✌️🙏❤️

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Yelena. Thank you for watching. 🥰

[@bconsilio3764]

Way too complicated

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Yes, it's a complicated subject.

[@zajournals]

Not to most artists.