Scrapbook Paper Set
Scrapbook Paper Set
Can you help a novice scrapbooker?
I have never scrapbooked before but I have decided to make my daughter a scrapbook of memories (hers) for her 21st birthday in September, I hope I've left enough time.
I have bought a lush 12x12 inch album and a set of fusion papers and fibres from basic grey, but where do I go for advice from here? I could probably put something nice together without help but if anyone can recommend any ideas for a novice eg books, magazines or web sites it would be greatly appreciated. I am in the UK.
Your local library will probably have books and maybe videos/DVDs on scrapbooking. If you have a local craft shop selling scrapbooking materials ask them about workshops or groups in the area. Other scrapbookers will be only too pleased to give help and advice and if you work with a group you can share tools and buy small oddments if they have something just right to go with one of your photographs.
createandcraft and qvc are on Sky and the Internet 24 hours a day but you may have to spend too much time watching for something relevant to be worth it and they are trying to sell you stuff.
There are at least 6 monthly scrapbooking magazines on the market. They have good ideas but again you may not find anything relevant.
Finally if you have to go it alone I would invest in a good book.
Le Nae's Scrapbooking Basics from Hot Off the Press HOTP-2326 could be a good one for you as she is a busy working mum so hasn't got time to get too fancy. You would get this book from a craft shop or on the internet. If you a near a Waterstones go to the craft section, get a selection of scrapbooking ideas books, sit down on the couch and pick one or two with layouts that appeal to you.
Remember layouts are only a guidline - your photo should determine the colours and embellishments you use - you probably wont be able to get all the sheets and items used anyway. The most basic thing to do is to mount your photo on a piece of paper or card which complements the photo and the background sheet. This gives the photo a border which immediately gives it more ooomph. Ruthlessly cut away any parts of the photo which are not relevant - use copies if you don't want to use originals. You can cut in circles, ovals, heart shapes, make decorative edges with scissors. Tear strips of papers and stick them across your pages. The joy of scrapbooking is that the possibilities are limited only by your own imagination.
Scrapbook Albums and How to Construct One
Honeymoon scrapbook albums can be fun to make, even if you have never tried one before. Tropical scrapbook albums also are exciting. When one combines the best of tropical scrapbook albums and honeymoon scrapbook albums, the results can be amazing. But how do you make scrapbook albums?
Let's look at the steps.
How to Construct a Scrapbook Album – Step 1
Scrapbook albums come in a range of materials, sizes, and styles. The first step in constructing scrapbook albums is choosing the album itself.
1. Materials: Leather scrapbook albums are likely to be the most expensive. Honeymoon scrapbook albums are precious, however, and you may want to choose durable leather for yours. Cloth-covered scrapbook albums are also a good choice. Some have a window opening on the front cover for a special photo. The cloth used is usually book cloth, so it is strong. Cheap scrapbook albums are also available. These are usually made of heavy cover stock, plain or covered with paper.
2. Sizes: Standard scrapbook albums have a useable page size of 12x12 inches. The scrapbook album itself may measure 13x14 inches or more, but part of that is the book's spine. Some scrapbook albums are larger – as large as 18x20 inches. Smaller scrapbook albums are as small as 4x6 inches. As a novice, you may want to select from the standard scrapbook albums, since scrapbook supplies are made to that standard.
3. Styles: As the popularity of scrapbooking has increased, the variety of styles in scrapbook albums has mushroomed. Plain cover scrapbook albums come in many colors. Some scrapbook albums have a military-themed cover, featuring the military branch and a gold plated service medallion. Others have a Disney theme, with Mickey Mouse and friends adorning the cover. Tropical scrapbook albums, which you might choose for a honeymoon in Bora Bora, would be attractive in scrapbook albums with a bright red or blue Hibiscus-patterned cloth cover. You might even find unique Bora Bora scrapbook albums.
How to Construct a Scrapbook Album – Step 2
Once you have selected a scrapbook album, you need to sort the photos and memorabilia you will use. Pay attention to the theme of each piece as well as the colors.
How to Construct a Scrapbook Album – Step 3
Honeymoon scrapbook albums already have an overall theme – the honeymoon. Your next step will be to decide sub-themes for each 2-page spread. For example, you might have a theme of arrival at Bora Bora, with approach photos of the island from the air. This theme could also include photos taken upon landing. First impressions are important memories. Lay out your photos, deciding a theme for each page or 2-page spread. Then move to the next step.
How to Construct a Scrapbook Album – Step 4
Background papers are a good way to tie pages together. Scrapbooking paper in standard 12x12 inch size comes in a multitude of colors and patterns. Plain paper is also available. Be sure you purchase paper that is acid free to protect your photos and memorabilia. Choose paper to complement the photos on each page.
How to Construct a Scrapbook Album – Step 5
With your scrapbook album paper in place, arrange photos. Resist crowding your pages with photos. You will need space for notes and other elements. You might want to add a bit of torn paper beneath photos to set them off from the background. On come pages, you may want to put a paper frame around the photos. Such scrapbooking supplies are available at scrapbooking stores and websites.
How to Construct a Scrapbook Album – Step 6
After you arrange and affix the photos, it's time to add journaling. "Journaling" is nothing more than notes or captions that help explain the photos. You may have a memory of what was said when a certain photo was taken – or a comment about what happened immediately before or after. Journaling can be done on small pieces of paper that are added to scrapbook albums much as photos are added.
How to Construct a Scrapbook Album – Step 7
The final touch in constructing scrapbook albums is to add embellishments, charms, stickers, and other small pieces that add interest. Honeymoon scrapbook albums might include small hearts or kisses. Bora Bora scrapbook albums, or other tropical scrapbook albums, might include small sandals or seashells.
The Easier Route!
If construction of scrapbook albums "from scratch" sounds too complicated, or too time-consuming, you may want to purchase a scrapbooking honeymoon kit!
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