Theme scrapbooks are extremely popular with both beginner and avid crafters. Having a central focus, such as a wedding, birth, anniversary or holiday, makes it easy to design layouts and create a cohesive storyline. However, if you are looking to expand on your theme, it pays to be specific. For example, recipe scrapbooks have long been a staple for scrappers looking to preserve favorite family dishes. Traditionally, recipes are written or printed on cardstock or scrapbook paper and placed in a layout along with photos of the finished product. However, to create page designs that will really pop, add as … Continue reading →

Just when I thought I’d seen every theme possible incorporated into a scrapbook, I visit my neighbor and learn that I’ve only scratched the surface. Her latest creation: A piano-themed scrapbook which she will gift to her granddaughter, Kiara, following her first recital. The book chronicles Kiara’s journey learning how to tickle the ivories. It is filled with photos of the 10-year-old playing the piano on different occasions, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and birthdays. My favorite layout features a timeline of Kiara’s interest in the piano and begins with a shot of her as a chubby 6-month-old sitting on her mom’s … Continue reading →