Scrapbooking is the act of gathering and displaying photos, mementos, and words in an artful and meaningful way. It is a creative hobby that can be done on paper or digitally. While there are many different techniques to choose from, the most important thing is that you create layouts that will honor your memories and tell a story.
Begin by thinking about why you want to scrapbook. Often, people scrapbook because they want to preserve their family stories for future generations. Others find that the act of creating a layout is therapeutic and gives them a sense of accomplishment. Whatever the reason, start by writing down a few descriptive words that will help guide you through your creative process.
The most common size for scrapbooks is 12 x 12 inches, which allows for multiple images, papers, embellishments and mementos on one page. Smaller sizes are also popular, such as 8 x 6 inches and 5 x 7 inches.
As you begin to look through your pictures, organize them into categories such as vacations, children’s birthdays, school year or a specific event. This will help you narrow down what to include and will help the overall flow of your album.
Once you have your photos sorted, consider adding captions to each. Captions can be handwritten or typed, but should be written with an archival pen to ensure that they last as long as the photographs do. Including a journal block is another great way to add text and further describe the memories documented in your photos. Journaling can include anecdotes, fitting lyrics or quotations and other tidbits that will bring your photos to life.
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