scrapbooking???

Question

how do I get started? should I do a family book or one for each of my kids? where can I go for help. thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Many people would love to start scrapbooking but are simply unsure where to begin. Those boxes of photos may seem overwhelming and walking through the aisles of supplies may be intimidating.

I've found there are five simple steps you can follow to get started scrapbooking.

1. Gather Your Supplies. No, you don't need one of everything. Start simple.

Choose an album, a few sheets of acid-free paper, acid-free adhesive, maybe some stickers, rubber stamps or embellishments and the pens you'd like to use to add captions or journaling.


2. Organize. Take out your photos and memorabilia (if you want to use them) and sort through them. Discard any photos that you simply cannot use. Next you'll want to choose which ones you'll include in your scrapbook.

You may also want to take a little extra time to sort other photos into shoeboxes or organizers for future scrapbooks.


3. Take a Class or an online course. This is an excellent source of inspiration and motivation. You'll also learn techniques that are sure to make your first scrapbooking experience more enjoyable and memorable.

You will find a great FREE online course at http://www.hobbycraftsecrets.com/scrapbooking-course.html

4. Be Creative. You're scrapbooking for fun so go ahead cut away, hearts, stars, whatever you like. And don't be afraid to crop your photos.

You may even want to try a pair of edgers to add some decorative edging to your photos. Add some stickers or try out rubber stamps. Then lay everything out and play with your arrangements until its just the way you want it.

You may want to check out some of the layouts that can be found in galleries on scrapbooking web sites.

Remember, it's your scrapbook, so why not make it what you want it to be. There's no right or wrong way to make a scrapbook, the choices are personal.

5. Take Your Time. Set aside a little time everyday, or a couple times a week, to work on your scrapbook. Doing this you'll be less likely to lose interest since you'll be able to see your scrapbook coming together with each session.

Equally you'll be less like to rush through it and end up disappointed.

Answer 2

I had so many pictures/clippings/certificates for my 2 kids that I didn't know what to do any more. My first was in 8th grade before I started any scrapbooking and I was just overhwlemed thinking about. I set myself a goal--I would do one grade per day and then I'd be caught up in a week. The biggest job was getting the pictures and things pulled together. After a few days, I was having so much fun that I did two years in a day. I picked up Pioneer scrapbooks (12 x 12) and sheets at Hobby Lobby. (Watch when they are on sale and you can get them for 1/2 price.) I picked up colored card stock, stickers, borders at Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby, and Michaels. I did a section for each grade of school. As they got older, there were more accomplishments and more pages. I like to get more pictures on a page than what some scrapbookers do. Some like one picture per page with more cut outs, etc. I don't like that. To me that takes away from the picture. My first child graduated last year so that was my "quitting" point for scrapbooks. I didn't put certicates in the scrapbook. I started a 3-ring binder with protector sheets and put them in there. I broke those binders up with tabs for the year of school they were in. When I went through all that work, I wondered if my kids would really like them but they ask for the books every so often and want to look through them. My son and daughter both had special trips to DC so I made special scrapbooks for that. There are so many avenues to go...good luck!

Answer 3

Start by looking at the photos you have on hand and sort those either chronologically or by theme (pics of grandparents, pics of vacations).
A single family album may be easier to begin with. If you did separate albums about each child, would you want to scrapbook the same Easter egghunt in each album independent album? Many scrappers choose to make IDENTICAL albums for each of their children, so there wont be dispute in the future about WHO gets to keep the scrapbook.... I just don't have that sort of time or money to commit to this hobby.
Doing a family album for each year can be handy, because it keep the albums at a manageable thickness.
Starting out, I would suggest anyone new to scrapbooking should try the types of albums where pages can be taken out and re-arranged. As more photos turn up or your skills increase, being able to add more pages will be beneficial.
Best of luck, Liss
scrappingcircleoffriends

Answer 4

Beware...I have to warn you...once you get started...even going to the first store to look...it's ADDICTIVE! But sooooo much fun!!!

Get a few related photos, some paper that you like that coordinates with your photos or the subject of your photos, a few related embellishments and go for it.

It's easier to get started with photos that have a specific subject such as a birthday party or a particular holiday. This will start your creative juices running for the "plainer" stuff that you make exciting with your wetted imagination.

Many times I look through books, websites, catalogs and get a couple of little ideas to get me started if I don't have any already. And most of those ideas I get, I don't usually do exactly like the examples I've seen...I might use just a small idea from one more than a duplicate of the page. Then I lay out my few related photos with the paper and just start. There's no wrong way to do it because it's you and your creation.

Don't forget your journalling...this can be relating the events, dates, catchy phrases, memories, short skits or conversations, bits and pieces...any way, any thing you would like. Hand write it, rub it on, type and print from your computer, stickers...whatever...Again, there's no wrong way to do your scrapbook...it's part of you and your friends, family, events...

Also get ideas and opinions from friends and family. Even your kids might have some ideas to offer that would work for you.

I and many other scrappers can give you tips and ideas about where to find cheap and cheaper supplies and embellishments if you need direction for that also. Scrapbooking can be expensive particularly if you are addicted like me and some us other scrappers...lol.

Have a great time!

Answer 5

Scrapbooking is lots of fun..the limit is only your imagination!
Why not start small and work your way up?
Get some specialty scissors that cut in shapes..or you could get your pinking shears out of the sewing kit!
Use some colorful construction paper and a glue stick. Cut a square (larger then the photo in question) to form a decorative border around the picture. Mount the picture on that.
If you have stickers, ribbon,glitter,buttons, or other craft items, you can decorate the little construction paper frame you have made, and put the whole "masterpiece" into your scrapbook.

Answer 6

Start small. Do a few pages to get the hang of it. I started on holiday pages (Christmas, Easter, Halloween) because they're easy.

There are websites, but the best thing to do is to decide what you think would look cute and then hit a scrapbooking or hobby store and see what supplies you can get. You'll probably not want to start out with tools (like stamps or tons of scissors, etc.), so start out small. While you're there, there are examples a lot of times available for you to get ideas from, or people who are REALLY into this.

Also, there are classes or "group crops", so you may want to look into something like that. The folks at the scrapbooking/hobby store can answer those questions for you.

Happy scrapping!

Answer 7

put the word into a web search and you will find hundreds of places, however i would go to a local scrapbook shop and let them give you some ideas and guide you, joanns, michaels and walmart also have supplies, you need first to decide what you want, i would start with a family book and then make one for each of the kids to take when they move on. i suggest making color coppies of the photos so you will have plenty incase you goof, and you wont run out when it comes time to make books for the kids, i made one for my cat, it was a small book, he only lived 4 months, it breaks my heart to look at it.

Answer 8

DIY Network has a show called Scrapbooking. Some of the stuff they show is really complicated but other stuff is good for ideas. I would start with just paper and adhesives...that rubber stamping and those stickers are really expensive.

Answer 9

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