Scrapbook Abbreviations in ABC Order

  Scrap Abbreviations and Terms Alphabetical List

Hey we were all new once. Its wasn’t so long ago I was scratching my head when I read things like CU and S4H. Hang in there Darlin’ you will learn these and all the rest soon enough. Also check out the list formatted by most popular use, and find out what all those letters mean, DSO, DST by checking the list of Online Scrapbook Sites.  
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

( by popular use) ( alphabetical order) ( Online Scrapbook Sites)

8×11 Size = Kit/Item is preferred by those who wish to create digital work  and print out at home on most common US paper size.

Action = Automated list of  instructions PS and PSE uses to create image effects and in some cases whole  new images.

AS =  Animation Shop. Graphics Animation Program. Usually used in conjuction with PSP.

 

Blinkie Tag =   Small ( usually 50 x 150 pixels) digital image with moving pictures.

 
 

 

 

CT = Creative Team. Enlisted by Designers to “create” layouts, tags, and hybrid items.

CU = Commercial Use. For sharing under certain conditions. Check TOU on each download for specifics.

CU4CU = Commercial Use For Commercial Use.  Revolving resale.  Buy it, design with it, resell it for someone else to do the same.

CU4PU = Commercial Use For Personal Use. Resale. Buy it, design with it, resell it for Personal Use only. 

Digitial Scrap Kit = A collection of  image files to build  a  layout.  

Download = Bringing  a packet, often zipped files, to your computer.

Freebie = Free to download and use. Aka: FTU.

FTU = Free To Use digital item. Free  to download and use.

 Full Size = Kit/Item is standard scrapbooking size of  12×12 inch format.  Included digital papers will print at 12×12 without modification.

Hybrid = Using digital scrapbooking kits and techniques, a printer, and tactile scrapbooking techniques in a single project.

LO = Layout.  A digital scrapbook page.

PS = Photoshop. Graphics Program by Adobe Corp. Different versions may be used.  PS CS2, PS CS3, PS CS4, PSE

PSE = Photoshop Elements. Graphics Program by Adobe Corp.

PSP = Paint Shop Pro. Graphics Program by Corel Corp. Different versions may be used. PSP8, PSP9, PSPX, etc.

PTU = Pay To Use.  A  for pay digital item.

PU = Personal Use. For your use only. Check the TOU on each download for specifics.

QP = Quickpage. Aka: Plopper.  A premade Layout with transparencies where your pictures will go. A fast way to digital scrapbook.

S4H = A service business. Forming finished scrapbook pages from someone else’s pictures for a fee.

S4O = A donated service. Forming finished scrapbook pages from someone else’s pictures without pay. 

Script = Automated list of instructions PSP uses to create image and font effects as well as whole  new images in some cases.

Tagger Size = Kit/Item is 20% of standard scrapbooking size. Usually no bigger than 600 x 600 pixels. 
Tagging = Making small digital images to attach to emails or use on webpages.

TOU = Terms of Use. Designer determined guidelines for sharing.

Upload = Sending LOs or zipped files for viewing or download.

Zip File = A file thats compressed to make it smaller. Like folding  a note to fit in your pocket, Zips must be opened to read and use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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