Scrapbooking is much more than a simple photo album. It’s not just about storing photos and leaving the album until one day you remember and want to look at it. It goes much further.
It allows you to preserve memories in a unique and personalized way, but also when you look back at the photos, what was once a memory takes on meaning, since in this style of albums you can create them with a theme and create stories both to give as gifts and to treasure.
Some theme ideas could be a love story, a story of professional or personal growth, a story about a friendship, a story about pregnancy, or even the baby’s first years.
There are many stories to tell through images, but there are also certain elements that bring the story to life.
You can use elements such as inspirational quotes, quotes that motivated you, quotes to dedicate, quotes from books you’ve read, a screenshot of a song that reminds you of that unique moment, and you can accompany all of these with your own words.
There are also more meaningful elements, such as the first concert ticket you went to with your partner, a Polaroid, something someone gave you that is special to you, something that reminds you of your baby’s moments, like a page from the book you used to read to your baby. Another option could be a college acceptance letter or a promotion at work.
Why scrapbook?
This art can become a hobby, done together with loved ones or as a personal hobby. Some of the benefits include:
Develop your creativity: Scrapbooking is a relaxing and fun activity that allows you to express your creativity and experiment with different materials and techniques.
Create unique and special gifts: A handmade scrapbook is an original and meaningful gift for your loved ones.
Connect with others: Scrapbooking is a hobby you can share with friends and family, creating memories together and sharing ideas.
How to get started?
Find a photo album; you can reprint them so you don’t damage the original photos.
Find a book to paste them in, maybe a sketchbook.
Look for meaningful or special items that remind you of that magical moment.
Choose a story to create a theme.
Choose if the story is personal or if you want to share it with your loved one.
Now let yourself go. Play music, use air fresheners or perfumes, light a candle, use anything that reminds you of that moment.
Let those memories come alive through the album.
