Want to Start Scrapbooking? Here Are Some Helpful Tips

Scrapbooking is an activity in which pictures are collected into a book in order to preserve memories. Scrapbook items can be anything from letters, ticket stubs, ribbons, old photographs, postcards, stickers, and so on. Scrapbooking is a popular hobby among people. If you plan to join them and start scrapbooking, this article will give you some helpful tips.

1. Study Your Subjects

When starting scrapbooking, it is important to consider the subjects that you want to document and choose a layout for each one. This will make your scrapbook more cohesive and easier for you to work on (especially if you change scrapbooks and layouts). Different subjects might need different layouts. "If you are scrapbooking a food recipe, you might want to choose a square or rectangular layout with lots of space for jotting down notes and ingredients" explains an expert from www.scrapbookingcoach.com. Other types of layouts include vertical and horizontal. You've seen how important layouts are, so be sure to choose the right layout for each subject.

2. Pick a Theme

It is also advised to pick a theme for the scrapbook you are making. A theme can be anything that ties your scrapbook together, such as a holiday or an event. By doing this, you can make your scrapbook stand out easier because people will recognize what the scrapbook is about. For example, if you are making a Christmas scrapbook, you can use holiday decorations on each page to make it stand out (like red and green paper) or if it is Halloween time, you can make a themed scrapbook on ghosts or monsters. Decide on a theme and stick to it, otherwise, your scrapbook might look messy and unorganized. This will make it easier for you to find scrapbook items and put them in the book.

3. Organize Your Materials 

A messy workspace is a frustrating workspace, so choose an area where you can be productive and won't get distracted. You'll want your crafting space to be as neat as possible with all of your materials on hand, so you don't waste your time searching for items when you could easily be working. A neat space will make your scrapbooking easier and faster. When you finish, don't forget to clean up your space. Also, get rid of broken or unusable items by recycling, donating, or throwing them out.

4. Use All Of The Supplies

One helpful tip in starting scrapbooking is to use all of the supplies that you have gotten. That way, you are not wasting any material and you are making the most of what you have. For example, you might have received a lot of stickers and so you should use them all. Don't buy another pack of stickers until you've used up the first pack for your scrapbook. This will save you money and the environment and it will make your scrapbook more creative.

5. Experiment With Different Supplies

If you're not sure where to start, try different materials such as paint pens, markers, stickers, stamps, stencils, and embossing powders. You may find that one of these materials works better than others for your project-or maybe many of them! Experiment with different supplies until you find what you like.

6. Try Different Techniques

Another helpful tip is to try different techniques in scrapbooking according to your theme or subject. Different techniques give you different effects and this could be fun and interesting. You might want to emboss on some paper or you might want to paint over a page. Whatever technique you choose, be sure that it goes with your subject and your theme.

7. Keep A Scrapbook Journal

A scrapbook journal is a beautiful way to record memories of your life. Keep track of family milestones, vacations, recipes, DIY projects, home décor ideas you find on the internet or in magazines-anything that motivates or inspires you can be included in your journal! 

8. Don't Rush

Don't rush while you are scrapbooking, even if you are in a hurry. Rushing will only make more mistakes or ruin your finished product. Take some time out of your day to sit down and scrapbook. That will help you enjoy it and do a better job.

Scrapbooking is a hobby that’s been around for decades. Whether you want to preserve memories, tell your story or make artful pages of pictures, there are many ways to get started with scrapbooking. This article has provided some helpful tips on how to start scrapping so be sure to try them out and don't forget to enjoy the process.