Scrapbooking is a hobby that involves collecting and collating memorabilia and arranging them in an artistic format. This may include photos, printed material and artwork. The hobby originated in the United States and has become popular worldwide. Its popularity exploded during the 2000s, with hundreds of brick and mortar specialty stores dedicated to the hobby opening across the country. In addition to these, there were also numerous retreats and workshops where scrappers gathered to socialize, work on their albums together and learn new techniques.
Many modern scrapbookers use a digital scrapbook program to organize their materials, but the basics of the craft remain the same. A typical scrapbook is held in a book-shaped album with pages that can be inserted and sealed, or held by an accordion-style fold-out mechanism. Modern scrapbookers typically create pages that are 12 inch (30 cm) square or smaller. A variety of supplies are used including adhesives, embellishments and scrapbook paper.
In addition to the aforementioned items, scrappers also utilize a variety of techniques on their pages such as layering (stacking paper, photo and embellishments) and clustering (grouping similar elements like photos or stickers together). Scrapbookers also often incorporate stamping, embossing and die-cutting into their work.
Scrapbooking is a great way to preserve family history and personal memories for future generations. It also provides an opportunity to express one’s creativity and individuality, even if the art is merely decorative in nature. Whether the goal is to record a specific event or simply to chronicle day to day life, scrapbooking has become an important part of many people’s lives.
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