When you’re ready to start supplying your digital stash you’ll want to purchase supplies or search for freebies to download. In most cases you will have immediate access to the files. Save the download to your desired location by clicking on “Save.”
The saved digital scrapbooking files will come in a compressed or “zipped” folder that will need to be extracted or “unzipped” before use. If you use Windows XP or Vista your computer should already have an unzipping program built in. You can test this by left clicking on the zipped file and selecting “Extract all.” Now your file should be unzipped and you will see the are individual files inside the folder.
If your computer doesn’t have a built in unzipping program you can download a free unzipping software. I asked around and the most recommended were Unzip Them All or Extract Now if you have a lot of files to unzip, or WinRar if you just have a single file to unzip.
Here is a video tutorial that will walk you through the downloading, saving, and unzipping process.
Downloading, Saving, and Unzipping from Pam Odd on Vimeo.
Of course you’ll need a “freebie” to practice with!! 
Download Daydream Believer
Up next, creating a digital layout using a template. . .
Thank you! I’ll be pointing some other newbies to your blog. Thanks for your help.
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pameladonnis Reply:
January 21st, 2011 at 4:30 pm
You’re awesome
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Thank you so much, it’s really lovely
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Inspirational!!! Thank you!!!
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awesome info for beginners. Thanks so much for the freebie!!
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Thank you for the freebie….
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Thanks so much for the kit! I am a big fan of your designs.
Just for information – you can also use WinRar to open multiple zip files at once – I do it all the time. So very handy. (I right click and choose – unzip to separate folders.)
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pameladonnis Reply:
January 30th, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Ok, cool. I’m glad to know! I’ve never used that one but love the idea of being able to unzip lots of files all at once!
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