How to Get Started Scrapbooking
You have photos, now what do you do with them? Getting started scrapbooking can be the hardest part. Here you will find information about albums and basic techniques for beginners. One of the first things that you will need to decide when you get started will be which scrapbook to buy. The style of an album is primarily determined by how it is bound. The size of the album determines how much room you will have on each page for photos, memorabilia, journaling, and embellishments. Once you decide that you want to start that first page can be a little daunting. Choosing an album, gathering supplies, and getting out your photos are just the beginning of a hobby that will preserve your family's most treasured moments for years to come. In the book Scrapbooking: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preserving Your Memories from Creating Keepsakes Magazine the following eight steps are presented as a beginner's guide to getting started: 1. Sort your photos into themes or topics and select a set to work on. 2. Select 2-3 colors of acid-free paper or cardstock that will work well with your photos. 3. Pick one photo to be the main focus of your page. 4. If needed, crop your photos. 5. Select photos to mat. This is a good way to highlight the focal point photo. 6. Add journaling. 7. Add a few extras (such as stickers and embellishments). 8. Arrange all items on your pages and adhere. For More information and ideas for your projects click on the links below.
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