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[colliesfolly]

Hi from Kentucky!
I'm very new to Digital Scrapping & hope to be successful at it. So far it's a bit overwhelming. There's so much info to absorb but am determined to sort it out & get going on a project.

Colleen Queen

[Wendy]

Hi Colleen

... and a big welcome to Digital Scrapper

Starting off can be a bit overwhelming but don't worry about it ... if you do need help then there is always someone around to talk you through things

Wendy

[Darcy]

welcome to Digital Scrapper, Colleen!!

Like Wendy said - it can be daunting, but just jump right in!!!

[colliesfolly]

Thanks! OK here goes my 1st questions. I did email to the ADMN but wasn't sure if I should or post somewhere else.

I purchased the beginner lessons – Learn Digital Scrapbooking & watched the videos. Did the downloads of the Manual & All I Have To Do Is Dream Kit.

When I downloaded the kit which comes in 3 portions I clicked “OPEN file” & the kit automatically downloaded. The computer placed it in my downloads file - not documents or pictures.

I set up a project page in Adobe Elements 9 & added 4 photos from my computer to the Panel Bin.

Here’s my problem. From the Photoshop Elements 9 page I’m unable to open or access the downloaded free kit
"All I Have To Do Is Dream" so that I can begin my 1st Scrapbook Page.

Do I need to delete the downloads & download the files again?

If so, what option do I choose Save or Save As ? If I choose Save As – what should I call it?

Do the free kit files which include the papers, embellishments etc need to be stored in My Pictures or My Documents?

How do I access the free kit from Elements 9? Is there a way to view all the pages at one time? Am not sure how to go get supplies to begin my 1st page.

I did go back & review the introduction – Welcome portion of the lessons & didn't pick up on help there.

Thanks for your help & patience. So far I am not discouraged – just scratching my head a bit. LOL

Am using Windows 7, Elements 9 & Internet Explorer but can use Google Chrome if needed.

[Darcy]

It sounds like you need to unzip your files. When you see them in your computer (not through photoshop), are they in a folder with a zipper on them? If so - you'll need an unzip program. What kind of computer are you using - MAC or Windows?

[colliesfolly]

The computer placed in My Downloads & Yes they have a Zipper on them -- says they are compressed Zip files.

I am using Windows 7.

[Darcy]

Just right click on your zipped folder (compressed folder), and choose extract all.

It will create a folder in that "my downloads" that will contain all of your files.

[colliesfolly]

So do you know where can I get an Unzip Utility?

[Darcy]

Sorry, Colleen, I was editing, then rediting myself. There is one in windows you should be able to use now - I've edited my previous post.

[colliesfolly]

That's ok I'm lost anyway! lol

I can open the files by double click in the Downloads. When open it pulls list of included pages.

There's a tab at the top to Open which pulls a list & Photoshop is listed. I tried to open using the Photoshop link & it says "cannot open" wrong type of file. there's another tab to Extract Files.

Sorry this is such a problem for me. Will check back later -- need to get dinner. Thank you