DigitalScrapbook.com is Eight Years Old

We are particularly bad at celebrating our birthday here at DigitalScrapbook.com. Perhaps in part because we technically have two. There is the date of the original DigitalScrapbook.com, and then the relaunch of the site as you know it now, which was 8 years ago. It's really hard to believe that for eight years we've been working on this site and that we've known some of you for that long (and even longer if you remember the original site).

▼ The original site was launched in Korea, but the one you see today was built in Amman, Jordan.
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I always remember back to middle school when people would talk about how the jobs we (the students) would have in the future didn't even exist yet. And while I tried to consider what this might mean for me, it never in a million years crossed my mind that I would work for myself doing creative work. This fact continues to blow my mind every day.

▼ Eventually we moved to Oregon, and picked up Thani, our junior web master.
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Having this site has been such a delight and blessing to our family, and we hope to others as well. Thank you to all of you who have helped make this a great place for the last eight years, and hopefully for many more to come.

▼ Getting the work done however we can!
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If you'd like, please share below how long you've been coming to DigitalScrapbook.com and what it helps you to do.

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Claire Grantham
Claire Grantham Fri, 10/30/2020 - 09:28

Happy Birthday (belatedly). I only became a digi-scrapper properly in March 2020, but I have been a PS member for a couple of years, because I always found your graphics to be useful and great. I became a contributor this year too and I am so happy to support PS. It's a warm and happy space and I love being here and all that you provide.

Sue Patterson
Sue Patterson Wed, 09/30/2020 - 11:16

I had no idea the details about DigitalScrapbook.com's beginning, quite amazing! I've been fortunate enough to enjoy DigitalScrapbook.com's site & generosity since spring of 2018, I think? It was my very 1st smartphone & 1st time going online. Embarrassed to say I was 58! Anyway, I absolutely LOVE DigitalScrapbook.com! From their Manifesto to their designers & the staff I've had contact with. So, a very Happy 8th Birthday everyone at DigitalScrapbook.com & thanks for your hard work, dedication, kindness, generosity & so much more! You're the BEST!

Janet Bartlett
Janet Bartlett Sat, 09/26/2020 - 15:39

I do remember the original site - I was new to digi-scrapping myself, and the things Marisa was posting for free really surprised me, both the abundance and quality. Back then I was doing pages for my son's Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Marisa had some great plaids. Now I so much enjoy not just the site, but also watching Jordan & Marisa's growing family.
Great job, DigitalScrapbook.com!

Randi Synnøve Larssen
Randi Synnøve Larssen Thu, 09/24/2020 - 01:10

Happy birthday!!

Cully Barbosa
Cully Barbosa Mon, 09/21/2020 - 19:44

Oh my! I might have been here for 6 years now. And I've been a financial contributor for most of the time. I love messing with digiscraps. I don't scrap much. But I love creating items, combining items, searching thru old digital resources at public domain sites for inspiration. I even buy or download items from here just to study how they were made. I've got chronic pain and am allergic to all of the nsaids, and have taken too much tylenol over the years and had to give it up. But I am blessed so much because digiscrapping is my best pain relief. And it has been wonderful to be able to stop here anytime to pick up a yellow ribbon, a pretty flower template, anything. And may I say -- Marisa, I am in total awe of how much you design, the high standards you have, run a business, raise children, care for a husband and watch over the entire pixelscrapper community! God has blessed you with so much strength and love and talent!

Cully

Cheryl Chandler
Cheryl Chandler Mon, 09/21/2020 - 15:53

Happy Birthday to you, I have only been a member for a short time, and I make digital scrap kits, I love DigitalScrapbook.com.♥♥

Tina Anderson
Tina Anderson Mon, 09/21/2020 - 12:17

HBD PixelScrapper! I think I've been around for almost 8 years... long enough that I can't remember! First, let me say I am impressed that you can work in the very same room as your husband and also that your desks are so clean! I visit once or twice a week just to see what is new and what catches my eye and to get some inspiration. I love the positive and encouraging platform you have built for creatives.

Marisa Lerin
Marisa Lerin Mon, 09/21/2020 - 05:30

Thanks everyone for sharing your memories! It's so fun to hear them and think how this site has been a part of your life.

Emily Thorne
Emily Thorne Sun, 09/20/2020 - 02:45

Happy Birthday! I am a relative newbie but love the amazing prints and designs you share on your site. Thank you! :)

Jill French
Jill French Sat, 09/19/2020 - 21:13

Happy 8th birthday DigitalScrapbook.com. I came to you via Scrapbook Campus - I think that's what it's called ( my memory these days is like the biggest sieve ), because you were listed as having free graphics. I hadn't had any digital scrapbooking experience, but I have a Snapfish account, which has some similarities with digital scrapbooking. A big thanks to everyone for being so accepting & friendly, & to the team for being very helpful, & being talented designers. We wouldn't have such a great site without you Guys. I haven't participated in the competitions as I'm a very slow thinker, & very self conscious, but, I'm happy just doing my 1 or 2 LOs a day, & looking at everyone elses great LOs.

Barbara Hall
Barbara Hall Sat, 09/19/2020 - 20:57

Happy birthday! I've been here about a year-and-a-half and I'm so happy to have found this site. I've been digitally scrapbooking for the same amount of time. I've gone from downloading tons of great designs to wondering how I could make some of my own. I think of Marisa saying she didn't know what she was doing when she first started and that idea makes me think I can do it too--and I'm working on it! I particularly like to add charms on some of my pages and I'm experimenting with ways to make them. Thanks to everyone for your generosity!

Tricia ptktj
Tricia ptktj Sat, 09/19/2020 - 20:39

Happy Birthday! I have been here since December 2012. I really appreciate you all and the community here.

Marlyn Ramirez
Marlyn Ramirez Sat, 09/19/2020 - 18:19

Happy birthday, DigitalScrapbook.com! I am so pleased to be part of this generous and friendly community. I think that I've been a member since 2013 but didn't become very active until 2015. Oh, and I used to download your work which you called assets way back when.

Kat Kipreou
Kat Kipreou Sat, 09/19/2020 - 13:51

Congratulations and many happy returns! Thanks to the whole team and everyone in the community for making this such a welcoming place to hang out. (Oh! And apparently I joined in 2015...)

katherine rose
katherine rose Sat, 09/19/2020 - 09:43

Congratulations DigitalScrapbook.com! Thanks for creating this amazing site with its friendly community, lots of inspiration, and lovely designs. I think I've been around here since 2013, so that is quite some time. Keep up the good work!

Bina Greene 🎑
Bina Greene 🎑 Sat, 09/19/2020 - 09:04

Happy Birthday, DigitalScrapbook.com, here is to many more years and even more fun. Many thanks for all you've done and will do. Elif introduced me to PS about 6 years ago.

Rachel Martin ❄
Rachel Martin ❄ Sat, 09/19/2020 - 07:04

First off...I WANT A SHIRT!!!! lol

I have been coming here for 4 and a half years. I had just started getting back into scrapbooking after a few years hiatus due to college and personal conflicts. I was graduated and in a new relationship and environment that allowed me to re-pursue my creative passion, scrapbooking. I was accepted into the Commons pretty early on, as well, and LOVED it. Against everything in my personality and character, I actually emailed and asked Marisa to keep me in mind if they ever decided to take on more designers in the store. Low and behold, a few months after my timid email, she let me know that they were looking to add some designers and would I like to join, I was MORE than happy to accept and now I spend most all of my weekends designing after my 40+ work week as a Team Lead at La Petite Academy. DigitalScrapbook.com has given me a new found sense of creative success and has made me feel, in a small part, like my own small business owner.

Thank you Marisa, Jordan, and Thani for everything you do to keep all of the moving parts in working order around here! You are so appreciated!

John Tanner
John Tanner Sat, 09/19/2020 - 05:25

I join in congratulations with the best wishes.

Lisel Rice
Lisel Rice Fri, 09/18/2020 - 20:08

Happy Birthday, DigitalScrapbook.com! I've been around several years, and you all have helped me become an actual designer. I always WANTED to design, but I was so overwhelmed by it and scared of it, etc. And, I'm still not on software that is widely accepted (Photoshop, etc.), because frankly, Photoshop is so CONFUSING and I think I have a mental block about it. BUT! Designing at ALL is a HUGE thing for me! Thank you, thank you, thank you! And this past year I've actually been participating in the blog trains!!!! I couldn't have done it without this site and all you wonderful people!

Sharyn Mathieson
Sharyn Mathieson Fri, 09/18/2020 - 19:38

Happy birthday, I've only been here with you for the month of September but so far I'm really enjoying it. I love browsing the pages to see what others have done and also picking up things I can use in my own designs which is also new to me. I look forward to improving my designs as I learn and to enjoying others designs.

Gg Green
Gg Green Fri, 09/18/2020 - 18:59

Happy birthday and here's to many more successful years! I'm so glad to have recently found this wonderful resource that you all put so much heart and effort into. Right now I' mainly spend my time appreciating the beautiful work that others are doing, and "collecting" some of the wonderful items that the talented designers generously share with us, in order to start creating projects with the many photos I have taken over the years.

Lady Di
Lady Di Fri, 09/18/2020 - 13:57

Happy birthday and Congratulations on eight more years! I am a newbie and very thankful that I came across your site! You are a blessing! :)

bets jansen
bets jansen Fri, 09/18/2020 - 12:46

Gefeliciteerd met jullie 8 jarige bestaan. mooie site blijf zo door gaan. groetjes Bets uit Nederland
Congratulations on your 8th anniversary. beautiful site keep it up. Greetings Bets The Netherlands

Cynthia Dennis
Cynthia Dennis Fri, 09/18/2020 - 08:53

Happy birthday. I had to look at my downloads history to see when I first downloaded my first kit. It was September 14, 2013. Wow that is amazing because it does not feel like it has been that long. I needed volleyball elements to make a collage featuring my great-granddaughter who is a whiz. All I did was type volleyball in the search box and up popped everything related to volleyball. That is what DigitalScrapbook.com is about. They always have what I need, if I just think it, it materializes. I am happy to be a Patron. Which one is Thani in the photo above?

AMarie Charp✨
AMarie Charp✨ Fri, 09/18/2020 - 08:31

Happy Birthday y'all! Love this site, its challenges, its gallery, its community. Because sharing inspiration matters most. I've been here since 2013, but an activ member only from 2 years.

Becky Wooler
Becky Wooler Fri, 09/18/2020 - 08:11

Happy birthday, DigitalScrapbook.com!! I've been here for about two years, after toying with digital scrapping a bit/realizing that paper scrapping was not working for me anymore, and a google search for free digital scrapbooking supplies led me here. I was so nervous to upload my first digital page that I made after joining here! But the monthly challenges and especially the community here have really cemented my love for this art form over the past two years. I really do think this is one of the best places on the internet.

Robynne Lozier
Robynne Lozier Fri, 09/18/2020 - 07:52

I only found PS last year, in February 2019, so I have only been here for 18 months. Still a newbie, but I am having so much fun!! Happy Birthday DigitalScrapbook.com!!

Anne MacLellan
Anne MacLellan Fri, 09/18/2020 - 07:39

Happy Birthday DigitalScrapbook.com! I'm a newbie to this site. Although I started digital scrapping years ago, I was on hiatus for a number of years. Several months ago (this past May), I decided with the pandemic to started scrapping again and found your site. Previously I'd only designed a couple of papers and decided to try designing my own digital elements and paper because of the Commons. Your Commons is a really unique community and I've learned so much. Thank you for all you do and having such a wonderful site.

Stephanie Clemons 🎨
Stephanie Clemons 🎨 Fri, 09/18/2020 - 07:38

Happy Birthday PixelScrapper! I remember finding the site about six or seven years ago. I had finally been able to stop teaching and start my own business. I ended up using PixelScrapper products to re-learn Photoshop. I guess that means I can thank PS for the half of my client work that is design related not to mention years of enjoyment!

Jennifer Leighton
Jennifer Leighton Fri, 09/18/2020 - 07:30

Happy Birthday, and thank you!

Celestine Sisk
Celestine Sisk Fri, 09/18/2020 - 07:07

Happy Birthday Pixelscrapper and your photos from the early days are a great way to celebrate!

Christina Young
Christina Young Fri, 09/18/2020 - 06:49

Happy 8th birthday. I have been a member for approx 1.5years and really love what is offered on this site. The people are friendly and the designers are very talented.

Deanna Patterson
Deanna Patterson Fri, 09/18/2020 - 06:44

Happy Birthday, DigitalScrapbook.com! From my very first download in December of 2013, I have been a fan. It wasn't long before I joined with a commercial subscription and I am one happy camper. The products that I have downloaded over the years are my go to when designing. You always have what I need. I love the blog train and I am totally amazed at the Commons designers. Such a talented fun group of people here. I have gotten so much inspiration from the gallery, too. I can't say enough about DigitalScrapbook.com. Thank you for starting this site and for keeping it going.

Kelly Wardlow
Kelly Wardlow Fri, 09/18/2020 - 06:10

Happy Happy Birthday DigitalScrapbook.com, you are a blessing to us all. I've been here for a little less than 2 years, and it has been a game changer for me. It's helped me learn to make my own elements. The forums and everyone are so encouraging. Being apart of this community is something that will be apart of my life forever!

Kristal Daniel
Kristal Daniel Fri, 09/18/2020 - 02:09

Happy, Happy Birthday DigitalScrapbook.com!!
My daughter introduced me to your site many years ago.
I mostly use the images to make cards, flyers, and lately to make journals.
I guess I mostly make hybrid projects so I love things that are easy to cutout! :-)
Visiting your site is part of my morning routine. Your my favorite part right after coffee!!
About the only time I don't visit the site is if I am sick or on a trip with limited internet.
Although I am either going to have to cut back or get more storage! :-)
Thanks so much for all you do and for keeping the site up and going.
Thanks to all those who share their artwork and designs!
Wishing DigitalScrapbook.com many, many more Wonderful Birthdays in the future!

Bourico Casper
Bourico Casper Fri, 09/18/2020 - 01:14

Happy Birthday DigitalScrapbook.com !!
I discovered this site by chance while searching on the internet.
I discovered a very welcoming community, and lots of wonderful kits that I have a lot of fun scraping.
I do not see my registration date anywhere, I know that I have been here for several years already but I do not know since when ..... 3 or 4 or 5 years ... I do not remember.
But I like it a lot in this community
I wish DigitalScrapbook.com and you who created it ... Marisa, your husband and Thani a happy birthday, because without you this site would not exist! (Sorry for my English, I only speak French, I use a translator, but we always manage to understand each other, that's great!)

Linda2 Dlr
Linda2 Dlr Thu, 09/17/2020 - 22:25

Happy Birthday, DigitalScrapbook.com! If not for this community, I certainly would not still be scrapbooking right now. I joined in April this year and hadn't scrapbooked for many, many years before then. DigitalScrapbook.com has helped me to stay motivated and moving forward on these scrapbook projects. Thanks for creating such a nice community to hang out in.