DIY Saturday #99 – How to Showcase your Memories with Scrapbooking (Video)

Guest Blogger #516, Entry #1168, May 12, 2012

Happy DIY Saturday! Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and what better way to capture memories of your past than with images of the past? Stagetecture is helping you remember Mom with a ‘Celebrating Memories & Mom” giveaway! See all the details at the link.

Today’s DIY Saturday is all about scrapbooking. Compiling pictures, words, and bits of memories in a fun way has turned into more than a hobby for many. From blogs and tutorials, to stores and scrapbooking clubs, there is no better way to consolidate memories in one place for now and into the future.

Make lifelong memories with scrapbooking

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See a You Tube video about scrapbooking and my guest blogger gives tips for showcasing and collecting memories with scrapbooking.

You Tube – Beginner Scrapbook Tutorial – Creating your First Layout

Guest Blogger: How to Showcase Memories with Scrapbooking

Most people take dozens upon dozens of photographs when they’re on vacation, or on special occasions such as birthdays, graduation, etc., and in most cases the photos end up stored on your computer, or at best, printed and kept in a boring photo album tucked away in a drawer. That’s no way to treat your treasured memories! Why not bring your photos out and display them in a fun, and creative new way? Scrapbooking is a popular hobby right now, and with good reason. Photos and all sorts of memorabilia can be organized, embellished, and made even more special, by creating memory books which will in many cases even become family heirlooms.

Simple tips for creating a vacation scrapbook

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One of the best things about scrapbooking is the fact that there are no strict rules to follow, and you’re limited only by your imagination when you’re working on a project. There are so many unique tools and assorted accompaniments to help you create incredible, eye-catching scrapbooks – things such as specialty paper, novelty scissors, and custom rubber stamps, can help you frame your photos and other sentimental items like ticket stubs, and postcards. If you’re new to scrapbooking, one of the easiest and most meaningful first projects can be an album showcasing your most recent vacation.

Creating a vacation scrapbook

To create a vacation scrapbook, you should begin by gathering your photos, and other memorabilia. Spend some time sorting through everything and picking out your absolute favorites – keep in mind that it’s not necessary to use everything. A good rule of thumb is to select the items that evoke the strongest and best memories for you. It can also be a lot of fun to include family members and friends who might have been vacationing with you in the process. That way, not only the memory book itself, but, the actual process of creating it will all be incredibly special. Creating your new scrapbook doesn’t have to (and in fact, it shouldn’t) happen all in one day. Plan on spacing it out over the course of several Saturday afternoons, or another time that works for everyone involved. Serve coffee, or tea, and something fun to snack on, and make a real occasion for all to enjoy.

Remember your loved ones with scrapbooking

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Scrapbooking is a contagious sort of fun, and more than likely, once your vacation memory book has been completed, you’ll want to start on another, or perhaps someone among your friends and family might want to start a new book of their own. Many scrapbooking clubs are born in this fashion, so feel free to invite more friends, and others who might enjoy spending time being creative with their memories. In time, those who’ve been at it longer will have added knowledge and expertise to offer those who are just getting started, and the fun and happiness can only grow.

This article is provided by Spencer Ross. For more information on rubber stamps please visit www.bladerubberstamps.co.uk

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