Scrapbooking is a creative form of memory keeping that allows people to collect and preserve photos and memorabilia while also recording stories and events in an artistic way. The art of scrapbooking involves a range of tools and techniques that allow people to create pages with different themes, designs, and layouts. It can be used for a variety of purposes and is a popular hobby among women and some men. The most common type of scrapbook is a photo album with a collection of pictures and other memorabilia that tells a story or event. Other types of scrapbooks include mini albums, accordion-style fold-out albums, and scrapbooking pages adhered to a variety of other materials and containers such as matchbooks or CD cases.
A basic scrapbook requires a large or small pair of standard scissors, a paper trimmer (use coupons at your local craft store to save), acid-free adhesives such as glue sticks or thermo-tac, a journaling pen for writing, and a variety of pens for adding color, design, or other embellishments to the pages. For advanced scrappers, a die-cut machine and a variety of stamps in various shapes can be useful. Punches in a variety of sizes can add shape and depth to the page. Stickers, in a wide array of themes and colors, are available in packages at most craft stores.
The early practice of scrapbooking was primarily a household activity, often linked to traditional roles of women as the pillars of the family. However, throughout the 19th century, scrapbooking shifted toward an aesthetic plane and became more involved with cataloguing ephemera. Cheap newspapers, visiting cards, pamphlets, and other printed items circulated rapidly during this period and quickly became the primary components of peoples’ scrapbooks. Even famous American writers like Mark Twain kept scrapbooks during his travels to record souvenirs, clippings, and pictures.
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