Scrapbooking is an exciting hobby. Compared to photo albums, scrapbooks amost always contain more than just pictures but also a ton of memorable items. There are no set template in assembling scrapbooks since it entails imagination and resourcefulness. You do not have to be rich to start a scrapbook, almost any extra materials will do. A scrapbook is a good way to maintain memories of a special occasion such as a baptism, a reunion, or any occasion. It could include captions, newspaper clippings, and a lot of various things.



Making scrapbooks is also a fun way to organize your images and other history. In place of a cluttered office or containers, a scrapbook is easier to use and can be reviewed by anyone at will. If it is your first time to create a scrapbook, list that follows might be useful.

1. Gather your snapshots.

Cluster those that were snapped at the same period together. You could also group them according to the image of the pictures ie family, school, Christmas celebrations, reunions by year, etc. You can assemble a specific scrapbook for each eveny.

2. Make a theme.

For example, set aside a certain color paper for your kid's scrapbook and another color for the scrapbook that would contain your family outings, and so forth. Having cover pages for is a great idea. The cover pages don't have to be complex. A simple caption and few designs will do. Aim on having the key pages interesting. It would be better if all your pages have a consistent theme.

3. Choose a scrapbook to use.

There is a huge selection of scrapbooks available in specialty craft shops. They can be found in a variety of colors, sizes, shapes and materials and the majority of them are very affordable. If desired, you can make your own easily. Bind colored papers using a ribbon or a string. The variations are endless.

4. Preparing needed materials.

Scrapbooking stores and bookstores sell scrapbook materials. You could use anything to spice up your pages. Most popular choices include ribbons, buttons, stickers, glitters, paper clips, tiny envelopes, and so forth.

5. Words are useful.

Words are powerful, even on scrapbooks. Descriptive captions ad excitement to your pictures and vitalize the image of past events. Your descriptions don't need to be lengthy and formal. Casual writing will do. You could use a variety of pens or markers to add color. It's best to allow the "journalist" in you to come out. Describe not only your pictures but also your items, such as invitations, tickets, and so on, as well.

6. Use printers.

If you are not too confident about your own handwriting, utilize a word processing software package to typo our your captions. Using your computer, you may want to print various designs on page borders or sticker sheets for your pages.

7. Crop and mat your images.

Cropping simply entails cutting out irrelevant parts of pictures to make them more attractive or make them work with your scrapbook size. You could use decorative scissors for this in order to cut them into more desireable shapes. Matting, however, helps your images last longer. Matting materials are readily available in bookstores.