Scrapbooking – An Introduction

Scrap Booking – An Introduction
By : Vicki
Churchill

In its earliest form scrap booking was a way to blend
memorabilia and journals. Scrapbooks have been created since printed material
has been available.

Older style scrapbooks tended to have photos that
were mounted with photo mount corners with quotes about who was in the photos
and when the picture was taken. Quite often these pages would have memorabilia
attached to them to make them more attractive.

If like me you are the
type of person who is always taking photos and keeps memorabilia from places you
visit such as tickets or receipts then scrap booking would be a perfect hobby
for you to embark on.

Scrapbooks are great to improve and express your
creative side as well as being something that you can store all your photos in.

It is important to use high quality materials when doing scrap booking,
as your scrapbook will probably become one of your most treasured possessions
due to the time you will spend on it. The most important thing to remember is
always use products that are acid free using something that is not acid free can
deteriorate and colors may fade over time.

It you are stuck for ideas
there are so many books, websites and magazines that will give you great ideas
for scrap book pages, however I do think it is important for you to try and
create something personal and unique as this will reflect your crafting
capabilities and your own personality.

Scrap books can also be given as
gifts, sometimes just looking through a pile of photos can be rather boring but
choosing the best ones and presenting them on a beautiful page filled with
memories will bring a smile to any ones face.

If you are new to scrap
booking then you could always purchase a kit to get you started scrapbook kits
will contain the basic supplies to create a few pages. The items you will
receive will all correspond in colour so you know that it will work together.
Although the more professional scrapper would probably not use a kit they are
perfect for beginners and will give you great ideas where to start and what
colours go with what.

Once you have created your first scrapbook page
and have seen how wonderful it looks im sure you will be as hooked on this hobby
as I was. Then you can be more creative and try the 100s of techniques there is.
It is also a great way to make new friends so keep your eyes out for local scrap
book clubs that you could join to share tips and ideas.

Author Resource:- Vicki Churchill
writes for a site that specializes in Card Making Ideas
providing you with excellent tips and ideas for Scrap Booking and Rubber
Stamping including where to get find the best
bargains

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