Scrapbooking is a favorite pastime for moms the world over. It is a great way to create keepsakes for family and friends. Why not introduce your children to this process? Children love to create and so do scrapbooking moms. There is a way to merge these two creative processes without losing your head. Here are some tips to help you enjoy this craft with your kids. Tips for Scrapbooking with Children Take pictures – You will need something for them to put in their scrapbooks. Buy a disposable camera and let them take their own photos. Discuss their favorite things with them. They may want to create a scrapbook full of action figures, stuffed animals or friends. Develop them at any drugstore so you are ready for your big day. Help them pick out embellishments – It probably isn’t a good idea to let them get a hold of your stash, so let them create their own. They can choose not only the types of things that they would like to decorate with but also the paper they will actually be … [Read more...]
Scrapbooking 101 for Beginners
Scrapbooking is a great way to preserve your family memories. It gives you the opportunity to not only put the pictures in one lace, but journal about the event or picture as well. Journaling is what makes the story come alive. My oldest daughter LOVES to look through and read the scrapbook I made for her first 10 years of life. Anyone can scrapbook. You do not need to be this overly creative guru to scrapbook. You just need to be able to write and express love. :) There are PLENTY of idea books out there to help with the "creative" part! This article is for traditional scrap booking. I have nothing against the digital, I just prefer the old fashioned way where I can sit on the couch and flip through the pages with my family. Let's get you started in scrapbooking Must Haves NOTE: You should always use ACID free products on your pages so your pictures are protected. Scrapbook and Pages. You can find these at any craft store or even walmart. You can also go the fancy way and go to a … [Read more...]
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