It’s the busiest time of the year for scrapbookers. At least that’s what the owner of my local scrapbooking supply shop is banking on. As we enter the holiday gift-giving season, many crafters are getting ready to design a collection of memory books to present to family members and friends. Scrapbooks are a special way to preserve life’s most memorable moments. However, the process of creating these personalized masterpieces doesn’t have to be daunting. If you are just getting into the hobby in hopes of crafting one-of-a-kind homemade gifts for Christmas, I would suggest sticking with simple designs. Fortunately, simple … Continue reading →

Now that you have purchased your supplies, made a title page, and learned how to place those photos on the page, it is time to document what you are scrapbooking and finish up that very first scrapbook. Now, the fun part for me when it comes to scrapbooking is journaling and labeling. What good is a scrapbook if there are no names, dates, or stories to go with the pictures?? To keep it simple, you can just write names and dates. That is easy. However, so much of scrapbooking is about the stories behind the photos. In my opinion, journaling … Continue reading →

There are so many ways to arrange the photos on the page. But, sometimes, this is part of what is the most intimidating to beginning scrappers. First, you have to decide what look you are going for. How many pictures do YOU like on a page? After all, this album is for you. You may decide that some photos are too special to share with other photos on the same page, and there might be other photos that you don’t love as much and would like to just throw in there for memory’s sake. When placing them on the page, … Continue reading →

Now that you have your supplies that I mentioned in my previous post, What to purchase for the Most Simple Scrapbook, it is time to get started putting that album together! In the beginning, I used to scrapbook in sequential order. This is a good way to start for beginning scrapbookers. It is helpful to be able to see your album evolving and being completed right before your eyes! Start by putting your photos in sequential order. This will help you be able to walk away from the project and come right back to it where you left off. Second, … Continue reading →