:: Scrapbooking ::
Scrapbooking is a method for preserving a legacy of written history in the form of photographs, printed media, and memorabillia contained in decorated albums, or scrapbooks. Historically, scrapbooking was a tradition similar to storytelling, but with a visual and tactile, rather than oral, focus.
:: History & Overview ::
Scrapbooking with photos has been around since photographs became available to ordinary people. Old scrapbooks tended to have photos mounted with photomount corners and perhaps notations of who was in a photo or where and when it was taken. Modern scrapbooking has evolved into creating attractive displays of photos, text and memorabilia. No one knows why scrapbooking as a hobby has taken off in recent years. It may be that the most compelling reason is the strong social network that scrapbooking can provide.[1] It is now a multi-billion dollar industry with a large number of companies creating scrapbooking products.[citation needed] Across the world, "scrappers" or "scrapbookers" get together and scrapbook at each other's homes, local scrapbook stores, scrapbooking conventions, retreat centers, and even on cruises. Scrappers share tips and ideas as well as enjoying a social outlet. The term "crop", a reference to cropping, or trimming, printed photographs, was coined to describe these events. This hobby has surpassed golf in popularity: one in four households has someone playing golf; one in three has someone involved in scrapbooking.[citation needed]
In the late 1990's, many scrappers opened stores to turn their hobby into a business. Unfortunately, within 5 years, many of those stores were forced to close due to a downturn in the economy and the fact that many store owners mistakenly assumed that loving to scrap was enough to run a retail store.[citation needed] Many owners simply didn't know HOW to run their stores. During this time, more multi-level direct sales companies were formed. Several were closed due to mismanagement, while others weathered the tough times. It also gave rise to a new breed of business - the home-based retailer. Companies arrived to provide information for women who wanted to break out of the direct sales mold and go out on their own. While vendors had traditionally stayed away from the home-based market due to fraud, they began to warm to the idea of the non-traditional sales channels as a way to get their products in front of more consumers through home parties and workshops. Working with a company like this enabled them to tap into legitimate home-based retailers.
Originally, it was hard to find scrapbooking supplies, but now most major discount stores and almost all major craft supply stores stock them. Local scrapbook stores (LSSs) are considered the heart and soul of the hobby of scrapbooking by some enthusiasts.[citation needed] LSSs are where one can attend classes and find out where the best "crops" are. Supplies can also be ordered online, or ordered from a home-based retailer. Some of these sell products through a multi-level direct sales company while others are independent and may be part of a business group. Many local suppliers offer instructional classes. [citation needed] Scrapbooking is not only a hobby to create a place for one's keepsakes, but also has become a popular way to make gifts for weddings and other special occasions.
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2006-10-23 20:48:33
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answered by nurfarizah1979 4
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It is basically a hobby where you decorate each page of an album with stickers,fancy paper with borders around the pictures.There are other decorations that can be used too which can be found in craft stores.Say you wanted to spice up the pictures from a vacation to Hawaii,there are all kinds of decorations for that.It's a pretty pleasant past time that I have not done in awhile but it's cool to do something different every now and then.
2006-10-23 20:46:11
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answered by T.Mack 5
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a million. wat do i positioned on? some thing snug and kewl!! 2. i admire nick the main! so how do i'm getting him to be conscious me? a demonstration!! 3. I even have backyard seats so am i able to nevertheless take sturdy p.c..? no longer in all risk, yet do no longer hardship I even have backyard seats for my stay overall performance too, and the occasion is often happening on the backyard!! 4. whats could i positioned on indicators? Nick, Flex UR Dinosaur Funk Muscle!! 5. wat do they sell @ da stay shows? JB merchandise!! Hats, Tees, Totes, Jewelery, etc. 6. wat could i exspect? lots of screaming and a night you will on no account forget approximately!! 7. is there besides i will meet them? i dont have returned diploma passes or meet & greets :/ Nope, sorry! 8. im thinkin bout makein a scrapbook kinda element. i wannah supply it to da JB yet like idk , any recommendations of wat i shuld positioned on there? Uh... in simple terms be ingenious!! you provides it to risk-free practices given which you haven't any longer have been given at the back of the scenes passes and that they are going to prolly supply it to them!! have relaxing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2016-10-16 08:15:48
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answered by Anonymous
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to keep your room clean from random papers, photos and such...just stick it in a book.
2006-10-24 03:07:59
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answered by Anonymous
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so u can have memories and stuff all in a book lol =]]
2006-10-23 20:40:02
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answered by ecarlos19 2
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