Scrapbooking Layout Ideas
Posted: Saturday, March 19, 2011
by John Jax
I n this article you will read about a few layouts for your scrapbook. Adding your own touch and flair to each idea will provide you with a wonderful masterpiece.
First of all, Thanksgiving is the most difficult page to create in your scrapbook. Here are a few ideas for you.
Cut up strips of small acid-free paper and place them in a basket or container. Use colors that reflect the Thanksgiving holiday. Oranges, browns, tans, yellows, and reds, are good colors to use. Place the container close to your entryway so your guests can take one as they pass by. As everyone is seated for dinner explain to them the rules of the paper. Have each of them write down at least one thing they are grateful for.
Create a scrapbook album for your children’s graduation present. Purchase a smaller album that is convenient to take to college with them. Write journaling on pieces of cardstock. Add details to each of their high school years. Make a copy of their diploma for a great background. Display any photos that contain special memories such as, their first day of high school, their first report card, best friends, high school dances, or their first boyfriend. Next, display any embellishments you might have of their achievements. Driving permit, first pay check stub, school play or program, or any awards they may have earned. Leave a blank page for their friends to sign and write special messages.
Help your children create their own scrapbook. Many children have begun taking this hobby very seriously.
They enjoy seeing the outcome of their hard work and imagination. Give your child a disposable camera.
Don’t allow them to use your expensive camera, in case they drop it or lose it. The quality of pictures in disposable cameras has come a long way. Use a Fuji film camera to ensure good quality pictures and longevity. Let them take their own pictures and photograph whatever they want. If they decide to take pictures of all of their toys or stuffed animals that’s fine. Whatever interests them will keep them focused and want to create a scrapbook for their favorite possessions. After the photos are developed you can help your child pick out the pictures they will use. Take your child to the craft store to decide on an album to best suit them. Smaller albums work best due to the fact the pages are smaller and there is not as many pages to fill. Assist them in finding the colors of cardstock and background paper. Look for easy embellishments or have them create their own.
They may want to add some personal items to the pages.
Their first page can be of who created the scrapbook.
Take a picture of them holding the scrapbook album.
Once they have this picture let them glue the cardstock to the photo. They can choose where to place the photos and how many will go on a page. Let your child be the creator of his or her design. You are only there to help them when they ask for it. Another cute idea for a page is to have one dedicated for their toys.
Photograph them playing with the toys and let them write any journaling to the page. Have them put their thoughts and feelings on pieces of cardstock.
Many layout ideas come from image transfers. There are a couple different ways to achieve this design.
Some of these methods would require you to purchase supplies at a store. You may need to purchase Inkjet Transfer Paper. You can find these in most stores and can purchase them separately or in a pack. You must have a computer with a printer to capture your image.
You may also use transfer solvent or liquid http://www.roseannstreasures1.com
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