Step 1

The instructions for this tutorial use Adobe Photoshop Elements, but the basic steps should apply to most other digital image editing programs. To begin making your own patterned paper, open a new document measuring 2x2 inches. Draw a design for your paper. Simple geometric patterns are always a good choice, but feel free to experiment with other designs. Free dingbat fonts can be a great source of inspiration for creating your own digital scrapbooking paper.