Templates are one of the best time-saving solutions available in digital scrapbooking. It combines the ease of a pre-made page with the flexibility of starting “from scratch.” You can use your own papers and photos but the design is already laid out for you! With digital layered templates it is easy and fast to go
And this is just the beginning…templates can be rotated, flipped, doubled up (to make a two page spread), altered, or simply used as a starting point. Your creativity is the only limit when it comes to the big world of digital templates.
Luckily, using layered templates is quick and easy to learn. There are a lot of great tutorials already on the web! For a great video-based tutorial from Jessica Sprague and Creating Keepsakes (using a template by Jen Caputo), go HERE.
If you would rather see it written out you can check out Misty Cato’s tutorial HERE. She some extra tips available HERE.
If you use ACDSee Designer Digitals has a tutorial on how to use layered template PSD files in your program.
There are many digital templates available at various stores throughout the community. Try one today and see how fun it is! If you want to try before buying, Jen Caputo has some great FREE templates available HERE.
edited: Here are some more posts on using templates:
Two Page Layouts and Templates
10 Reasons to Love Templates Part 1
10 Reasons to Love Templates Part 2
10 Reasons to Love Templates Part 3