Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Family Scrapbook:Do It Together

A family scrapbook will help you and your children remember what life was like for them growing up. It can also focus more on the history of the family by including a family tree and lots of old photos. No matter how you do it, putting a family scrapbook together will be a ton of fun.

Do It Together
Scrapbooking is a great activity for the whole family. Kids will love putting their own personal touches such as artwork, stickers, and favorite photos on scrapbook pages. Include everyone.

History & Heritage

•Family tree

•Beliefs

•Traditions

•Recipes that have been passed down

•Special achievements

•Family talents

Monday, July 12, 2010

Wedding Scrapbook PT.2

A wedding scrapbook is a lot of fun to make. It is also much more exciting to look at then a regular photo album because you can include special mementos from your wedding day.

Don’t forget to include photos of the following people and events:

•The bride
•The groom
•Walk down the aisle
•Vows
•The rings
•The kiss
•Bridesmaids
•Best man
•Relatives
•Walking out of the church
•Bouquet toss
•Photos of the decorated car
•Wedding Day Mementos
•Napkins
•Place cards
•Wedding favors
•Pressed flowers
•Confetti or rice
•Champagne corks
•The Reception
•List of gifts received
•Decorations
•Photos of the toast
•Photos of the guests and relatives
•Confetti or rice
•Cutting the cake
•The Honeymoon

Friday, July 9, 2010

A wedding scrapbook

A wedding scrapbook is a lot of fun to make. It is also much more exciting to look at then a regular photo album because you can include special mementos from your wedding day.

If you are a friend or relative of the bride or groom, a wedding scrapbook also makes an excellent anniversary gift.

The Engagement

Depending on how large you want to make the scrapbook, you may also include pictures and items from events leading up to the wedding.
Focus on the bride and groom individually and use photos and items to show the following:

•Hobbies or sports
•Friends
•Occupations
•How the bride and groom met
•First date details
•Engagement details
•Right Before The Wedding

•Wedding location and plans
•Photos or notes of planning mishaps
•Wedding rehearsal
•Invitations
•Decorations
•Newspaper announcements
•Wedding Day Photos

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Graduation - Creating Memories

Graduation can be a very exciting time, wether you are graduating from kindergarten or college. But it can also be very hectic and stressful. You do not want to look back and not have any souvenirs from that amazing day.

Here are some easy steps to creating a great graduation scrapbook or page.

Here are a few to get started:
•How do you feel about graduating?
•What are your goals after graduating?
•What are your plans for graduation day?
•Who were your favorite teachers?
•What will you miss about school?
•What advice would you give to someone who is still in
school?

Items to Include:
•Report Cards
•Admission Letters
•Certificates or Awards
•Tassels
•Fabric from robe
•Cards from family or friends
•Graduation ceremony program
•Newspaper announcements
•Party mementos

Friday, July 2, 2010

Organizing Your Scrapbook Ideas

Your scrapbooking ideas can be found anywhere, inspiration really depends on the person.

Some serious scrapbookers subscribe to magazines or buy books to check out the newest techniques and ideas, but they can take up a lot of room if they are not organized properly.

Here are some organization ideas for your scrapbooking magazines and scrapbook idea books:

If you don't mind displaying your magazines in your scrapbooking corner or room you can use a magazine rack and sort them by the month.

Lots of us don't have the room to display tons of magazines so we will only cut out specific ideas or pages and you can store them in page protectors in a 3 ring binder.