I have pictures of him for the last 5 years and would like to make a book.
If you are comfortable with computers I would scan the pictures and letters and create a digital scrapbook. Creative Memories has a great software you can download for free and make a book with your pictures. It uses page templates that make it really easy to create your book. (There is a version available to purchase if you want to be more creative). This way when you order it you can get two copies, one for your child and one for you to keep. I can send you the website if you are interested.
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please dont tell me to look in magazines i already know that and dont tell me to look on the internet cause i know that too…i just wanna know if u can share with me ur ideas
YAY! I know LOTS of ideas…. too many to post here. Would you like me to e-mail you ideas? You can even see some of my 8 x 8 scrapbook pages on my website at www.angelarchiver.com. I hope you like them and let me know if you need any help!
Some hobbies cost a lot of money initially. Yet for scrapbooking, it does not have to be all about grand expenses when you first start out. If you start off small and work your way up to more elaborate scrapbook albums, then you will spend exactly what you need and nothing more. It may seem expensive when you first start buying the necessary scrapbooking tools and supplies but think of it as an investment for your treasured memories and mementos. You will need the basics first and then you can splurge on the rest of the equipment.
The most important piece for scrapbooking is the actual scrapbook album. It is what binds all of your scrapbook layouts and scrapbooking pages together. The right album will have a thick cover and will be easy to open. You will want to find a decent sized album to hold all of your finished pages so keep this in mind when buying one. After you have acquired the scrapbook journal or album, it is time to move on to the rest of the project.
When buying scrapbook pages, it is important to make sure they are acid-free. As well, the ink you use has to be suitable for writing in your scrapbook. You do not want the ink bleeding through to the next page and possibly ruining a picture. So be aware of the type of scrapbook paper that you buy. You may not want to invest in the best quality but you most certainly do not want to use just any old type of paper.
Another huge expense in the scrapbooking world is the sticker machine. This is a machine that turns pictures into stickers. It takes the place of die cuts. You can buy special paper that has the sticker material on the back and it will use the paper until it is completely gone. There are also three dimensional stickers that can go on the scrapbook pages.
If you are looking for scrapbooking suppliers, then you need to check out Anna Griffin and Martha Stewart’s line of scrapbooking supplies and kits. The supplies can be found at craft stores, such as Hobby Lobby and Michael’s Crafts Supplies. Just bear in mind that the more individualized and decorated scrapbook albums will be more expensive. It is best to start off slowly and gradually get into the swing of scrapbooking before you start to make a lot of purchases.
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