The definition of a scrapbook: A blank book for pasting in scraps, cuttings etc. Doesn’t sound very imaginative does it. But believe me once you start Scrapbooking your imagination just runs wild.
Scrapbooks can be used for many things but mostly it’s a way of preserving great memories. But as in years gone by we just stuck photos in a book Scrapbooking has become more imaginative with 3D embellishments fancy stickers and letters bringing your scrapbook to life.
When you look at a photo it is much more than just a photo, it’s a memory of the day and the sounds and smells associated with that moment. There are many ways of holding that moment but the most personal is journaling.
Journaling is a way of keeping a record of all those important details of the event and remembering the dates. Have you ever looked back at your photos and just cant remember the date when the event took place.
Scrapbooking and journaling is about making your own creation, by creating your own style for that particular event or photos. There are so many options open to scrap bookers and carmakers. Once we had to use any materials we found around the house but now there is so much on offer to buy from stickers, rubber stamps, decorative papers, to ribbons, bows, tags, I could go on forever.
As you are making your scrapbooks and adding your photos don’t forget you want these memories to last forever so make sure that all the materials you use are acid and lignin free. Most product will state this but its always best to check. As acid naturally occurs in the air and on your hands so covering your photos with an acid free covering will make you masterpieces last longer and prevent them from going yellow and brittle. Using an acid free photo album and page protectors are also advisable.
Here are a few essential supplies that a scrap booker should have in the craft box- Adhesives, photo squares, glue pens, glue sticks, removable dots, making sure all are photo safe
- Acid free paper and cardstock
- Acid free pens for journaling
- Scissors and craft knives
- Paper trimmer
You can create your scrapbooks with just these items but to be really creative you could add the following to your craft box
- Decorative letters and numbers
- Eyelets and brads
- Fibers thread and ribbon
- Buttons and charms
- Embellishments and stickers
- Rubber stamps
- Decorative scissors
No comments:
Post a Comment