Scrapbooking Guide

Now that you have your basic tools to prepare you for your new hobby.

PREPARE FOR YOUR SCRAPBOOK

Creating your first scrapbook can seem very overwhelming;

however, with these helpful tips it can become a very rewarding experience. When you decide to start on your scrapbook you will have to ask yourself a few questions.

· What is the purpose of this album? For who or what am I creating this for?

· How will I choose the size and style of the album that is the easiest for me to create my scrapbook?

· What are the basic supplies I will need to complete my album?

· How many photos will I need to fill my album? Do I have copies available of the photos I am going to use?

· What is the easiest and least expensive way to design a theme for my album?

· How much time will I have to spend on my scrapbook? What shortcuts can I take to save time and money?

ORGANIZING YOUR PHOTOS

The biggest challenge to starting your scrapbook is organizing your photos. This may seem overwhelming to many, but can be done in a minimal amount of time using these helpful tips that we are going to share.

CROPPING YOUR PHOTOS

Cropping is simply cutting away the distracting elements in your photos. There are several techniques to achieve this look.

We have a list which consist of some tips how to do so.

GETTING STARTED ON YOUR SCRAPBOOK

In this chapter you will learn tips that will help you easily

start the layout process of your scrapbook pages.

CREATING YOUR FIRST PAGE

Your first page will also be known as your introduction page.

It is the beginning of your story. This is the page where

your title should be placed.

You can also display a large photo of the subject here. In this chapter you will learn how to place your photos onto the cardstock, as well as some other tips.

ADDING YOUR EMBELLISHMENTS

The next step to put your personal touch in your scrapbook is adding embellishments. These do not have to be expensive time consuming tasks. We have few ideas to

help get you started.