Make Personalized Scrapbook
Edited by Emmanuel M. Lardizabal, Eng, Nerissa Avisado, Rebecca M. and 3 others
There is truth to the saying that you don't really know what you've got until it's gone. All that remains are the memories to hold onto them. Sadly, human's ability to remember can be limited by time, age and health, and it may sometime fail. What you thought you'd never forget can sometimes fade from your memory as time passes. The details you think you'll always remember will often slip into an oblivion you cannot reach. Unless you preserve memories more tangibly you won't remember them all. Thankfully, there are many ways to preserve memories: photo albums, journals, video recordings, blogs, and online uploading on social media sites are but a few.
All About Scrapbooking
Perhaps nothing can beat your dedication to enshrine precious memories if you know how to make personalized scrapbook.
The History of Scrapbooks
- 1Modern scrapbooks take their form from the "commonplace books" that were popular in England during the 15th century. Each commonplace book catered to the special interests of its creator's desire to compile objects worth keeping, such as letters, recipes, poems, quotations, and more. As the years passed, it became fashionable to include colored plates depicting popular scenes and places. Later, engravings, illustrations, and even disassembling the pages to insert new materials then rebinding them became the practice.Yesterday.
- 2Most of these procedures are applied to making contemporary scrapbooks. The only difference lies in the abundant supply of materials and methods to help you become more organized and creative while at the same time, preserving precious memories. While it is always convenient to purchase a blank scrapbook from craft stores, there are certainly more advantages to enjoy making a personalized memorabilia keeper.Today.
Benefits of Personalized Scrapbook
- 1Your own personality is stamped in every color, design, and theme you conceptualize in making the scrapbook. There is always the flexibility to add or remove elements as desired. The scrapbook becomes a beautiful collection of pictures, words, cutouts, quotes, and accessories making it truly a product of art and hard work. In itself, the scrapbook is a good piece of memorabilia worth treasuring.Enrich creativity.
- 2Organizing the photos depends on your preference. You can arrange them in chronological order from childhood to teenage to married years, or perhaps according to who or what your priorities are. You may start putting family pictures on the first few pages then add pictures from school and work. The endless possibilities are in your hands.Keep photos intact in one place.
- 3You only need to flip the pages of the scrapbook to see the scenes you want to relive. It is not only for safekeeping, the scrapbook becomes your bridge from the past to the present, which you can always review anytime, anywhere. Looking at the pictures will either make you smile or cry as you reminisce on the good old days.Keep memories fresh.
- 4You can share the scrapbook with family, friends, and other people. Together, you can recall the past, create more stories, laugh repeatedly, and be nostalgic about everything. They may even suggest some ideas or provide more photos. More importantly, they will feel honoured to be included in your collection and strengthen the bond that holds your relationship with them.Strengthen relationship.
- 5This may seem morbid, but if you end up with Alzheimer's or Dementia, your scrapbooks may help you hold onto your memories longer. If someone in your family has either of these, or has had head trauma causing a loss of memory, you might use your scrapbooks to help stimulate their memory.Therapy.
How to Make Personalized Scrapbook
Things You'll Need
* cardboard or card stock
- Patterned paper
- Glossy pages from old magazines, calendars, gift wraps
- Embellishments such as beads, buttons, laces, stickers, glitters
- Multicolored permanent pens and pencils
- Crafting scissors
- Glue or adhesives
- Puncher
- Strong thread and needle
- Binder rings
- Craft punches, optional
Creating the Title Page
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- 2Choose pictures that belong to the theme you want to establish. Look for relevant things like movie tickets, gate passes, invitations, place cards, programs - anything that will provide description or spark memories when placed on the page alongside the pictures.Organize the photos and other mementos.
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- 5Pick the primary and secondary colors in the photos to choose the contrasting or complementing colors to use for the cardstock frame. Glue the photos onto the cardstock. Cut the cardstock, leaving ½ inch margin from the edge of the photo. If desired, you may double the frame by gluing another cardstock and leaving a smaller margin between the two cardstocks.Frame the photos.
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Filling the Scrapbook Pages
- 1Sort the pictures and form cohesive groups for each page. For example, if you're making a wedding scrapbook, you may group pictures taken before, during, and after the ceremony. Supplement them with significant items are memorable, like the wedding invitation, dried petals from the bridal bouquet, and gift cards from guests.Group the pictures.
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- 3Create an individual look for each page while maintaining the general theme of the scrapbook. You can write a shout-out, add poems, captions, quotes, phrases, and anecdotes to tell a story in a way that grabs attention. Accentuate each page with colourful embellishments that match the theme.Embellish every page.
Putting the Scrapbook Together
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- 3You can also use Chicago Bolts.
Tips, Tricks and Warnings
- Apply minimal amount of glue to avoid a messy work.' Too much glue can ruin the scrapbook pages.
- Don't overload a page with too many photos. More than three may be an eye sore already, especially if there are mixed embellishments with them.
- Use strong and durable cardboard or card stock to hold the scrapbook elements. This is crucial especially if you're embellishing with beads and other heavy accessories.
- Use acid free paper. Not only will it last longer, it is also good for preventing photos and keepsakes from yellowing in the future.
- Include the date and other important details to make the trip down memory lane easier to recall.
- Create fun headings to add more appeal to the photos in display. After all, the scrapbook is about bringing back the memories of great times in the past.
If you have problems with any of the steps in this article, please ask a question for more help, or post in the comments section below.
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