Scrapbook layout ideas can be fun and simple. Showing off the souvenirs you have collected over the years is easy when you follow a few simple steps to create an impressive display.
Almost everyone likes to save reminders special places and special times, but what most of us end up with is a box filled with odds and ends that never see the light of day. A scrapbook or memory album is the perfect way to give those mementos the attention they deserve. By following these steps, all you'll need is a little bit of imagination to build a scrapbook that you'll be proud to display.
Gather some goodies--this is the fun part. You can use anything that reminds you of your special occasions. Keepsakes like postcards, newspaper clippings, pictures, ticket stubs, bottle caps, napkins, matchbooks, flowers and foreign currency make wonderful visual interest. Think of telling a story with objects. This is the key to making your scrapbook a hit.
Choose a book. Find a blank book that suits your personality and conveys the image you would like to present. You can pick up a bound blank book that's designed to grow as your collection grows at your local art and stationery stores. If you're feeling particularly creative, you can even make your own with some construction paper, ribbon and a hole punch.
Get your memories in order. Organize the trinkets you have collected in a logical fashion. Chronological order is sometimes easiest, but you can also use more creative techniques like grouping vacations, family gatherings, theater shows and other activities or events.
Stay focused. Each page or section should reflect some sort of theme. Staying focused should be easy if you have organized your souvenirs well. Lay out your special items and secure them with double-sided tape, then emphasize your theme with additional items like stickers or sketches.
Frame your layout. A good way to make a great presentation is to use a ruler to make a fine border about ½-inch to one inch from the edge of the page. It's okay if the border is broken up by your layout. This will enhance focus and help make the objects jump off each page. Use a single pen for all your work to create continuity from page to page. Grosgrain ribbon also works well for this technique. Cut the ribbon at an angle and use fabric glue to prevent fraying edges.
Label displays. Dates, explanations of unusual items, and poetry are fantastic way to add more interest to your collection. This will help you, your family and friends remember those special days when they are long passed. Hand-written entries add a personal touch, but if you don't feel comfortable with your penmanship you can get a little help from your printer.
Don't be afraid to show your book off. Scrapbooks are works in progress. You'll get a better idea of what works and what doesn't when it's on display. Part of the fun of scrap booking is watching your presentation skills improve as new pages are added to your book.
So tuck your new treasure under your coffee table and don't forget to haul it out on holidays and special evenings with special friends. This anthology is the kind of entertainment everyone will enjoy for many years to come.
