| A collector's scrapbook is the perfect place to record | | | | |
| your collection, along with the memories that go with it. | | | | Album Ideas |
| How wonderful would it be to inherit a collection from | | | | Choose an album, papers and embellishments that will |
| your grandparents, complete with a book of pictures, | | | | compliment your collection. Decide on what you want |
| memories and the history and meaning of that | | | | to include in your album. The following are some |
| collection. | | | | suggestions of things to include: |
| Start today and create a treasure for your children | | | | - Photos of collection |
| and grandchildren. Preserve what ever it is you collect | | | | - Why you collect the items |
| in a collector's scrapbook. Keep reading for some | | | | - Where and when you acquired pieces in your |
| great ideas for doing scrapbooking. | | | | collection |
| | | | | - Places you've visited to add to your collection |
| Photography Tips | | | | - People you've met while creating your collection |
| You may not have many pictures of your collection. | | | | - Thoughts, memories, and interesting stories about |
| One of the first things you may need to do is take | | | | your collection |
| pictures. Here are some tips for setting up your photo | | | | - How you use and display your collection |
| shoot. | | | | - Log of items in collection, include whether it was a |
| - Use natural light | | | | gift, purchase or souvenir. |
| - Fill the frame with the object | | | | |
| - Use a please backdrop that isn't distracting | | | | You can also include information related to your |
| - Arrange items so they are best seen, use | | | | collection. If you collect quilts, you could include |
| accessories to create a pleasing setting | | | | instructions for making some of your favorite patterns. |
| - For large collections, group similar items together | | | | For a collection of dishes you could include recipes |
| - Shoot individual pieces that are important to you | | | | related to the particular type of dish. Don't forget one |
| - Photograph yourself with your collection | | | | of the most important pieces of our collection, the |
| - Take a few photos showing how you use or display | | | | collector's scrapbook containing the stories and |
| your collection | | | | memories. Have fun with these ideas for doing |
| - Use macro setting to get close ups of special details | | | | scrapbooking. |