Each day make notes of what you did. Ask family members for comments about their favourite things that happened each day.

The basics of any layout are photos, journaling and the decorative elements of the scrapbook.

Any decorative elements that you collect during the holiday keep in the notebook. These can be any mementos that are collected in the places you visit.

Be sure to date every entry. As the years go by and you create more scrapbooks you will find having kept a note of dates to be really important.

Always record your thoughts about what is happening and things people say for use when you start journaling. If children blurt out memorable things you'll be glad you captured it. These are the things that will be forgotten if they are not noted down at the time.

If you're one of those people that like to doodle, sketch and draw pictures include those in your notes and maybe in the scrapbook. They'll trigger memories and stories that u may want to use in your jounaling.

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Visiting travel agents and auto clubs can be a fantastic source of scrapbook materials. You'll get a packet of maps and other information about your destination.

Try to take 2 or 3 photos of each shot so that if any do not turn out as expected you have spares. Then you can choose the best.

Photos of places are best with someone in them. Try to include a background of the place you want in the photo but include at least one person to add interest.

Never write on the back of photos because this can break down and also destroy the emulsion on a photograph- the light-sensitive coating which is made up of fine silver bromide grains suspended in a gelatin. Instead use self-stick notes with an archival-safe pen. The notes you make will be very helpful when you start journaling.

Memorabilia and post cards are great for bringing back memories and fill in the spaces if some photos did not turn out as expected. Be sure to keep menus and anything that will help to re-create the atmosphere and feelings.

Most people like to arrange their vacation scrapbooks chronologically. You can see the whole event from setting off to returning home.