| If you are new to scrapbooking then creating your first | | | | of pictures you are using. Try not to waffle when |
| scrapbook page may seem like a daunting task. As | | | | journaling, stick to the main points, names, dates and |
| long as you take your time and plan things accordingly | | | | venues. You can also add scrapbook quotes to |
| you will soon find that creating scrapbook page layouts | | | | describe the mood of the day. |
| is a really fun and rewarding past time. | | | | Use scrapbook papers and embellishments to jazz up |
| The first thing you need to do is find some pictures | | | | the scrapbook page layout but try not to over do it. |
| and put them into categories. Gather as many as you | | | | Many new scrapbookers smother their pages in |
| can so you have lots to choose from. Consider who | | | | embellishments and lose sight of the importance of the |
| the scrapbook is for when choosing these pictures so | | | | pictures on the page. |
| that they are ones that person will want to see. | | | | Try not to match everything together perfectly and |
| Once you have put your pictures into categories such | | | | remember to add any memorabilia you have from the |
| as birthday, wedding, get together, Christmas etc. as | | | | event. Adding ticket stubs, receipts and other |
| you are sorting the pictures try to remember as much | | | | memorabilia can really make a scrapbook page layout |
| as you can about the event, where it was held, when | | | | personal and unique. |
| it was and who attended. | | | | If you are new to scrapbooking it is well worth laying |
| Once you have everything in order you need to | | | | out your scrapbook page before you permanently fix |
| choose one category that you wish to use for your | | | | it down, this was you will be able to see what the end |
| scrapbook page layout. Take a close look at all the | | | | result will be and make any changes you wish to |
| pictures from the chosen event and decide which | | | | make before its too late. |
| ones are good enough to go on the scrapbook page. | | | | The main thing to remember is to enjoy it, make sure |
| Remember you do not need to use lots of pictures | | | | you have plenty of time to sit down, relax and take |
| anything from 1-3 will do. | | | | pleasure in creating your very first scrapbook page |
| If you are going to write a lot and add this to your | | | | layout. |
| scrapbook page you may need to reduce the number | | | | |