Scrapbooking Ideas: Why Scrapbooks Make Perfect Gifts

Why Scrapbooks Make Perfect Gifts

Edited by M. B. Aria

As a scrapbooker, you already have everything you need to create a perfect gift to celebrate special people and special occasions ...

Marking a special event with the gift of a scrapbook can be one of the most heartfelt things you can do. What new mom wouldn't love a beautifully-crafted scrapbook featuring the beginning life of her new baby? What's more, where would a new mother find the time to put a scrapbook together? This is where you, the seasoned scrapbooker, come in to create a book for her.

Think about the joy on the new mom's face at her baby shower or the new bride at her engagement party as they open up a present of a hand-made scrapbook. The gift of a scrapbook means the book is already complete; all that is left is for the recipient to add their own pictures. You have given them a head start and the remainder is up to them. Whether it is pictures of a newborn baby or treasured memories from a honeymoon in some exotic local, your loved ones will enjoy adding their own touches to the book.

When creating a gift scrapbook for someone, consider first if they have any experience with scrapbooking. If they are new to the hobby, consider giving them a smaller sized album, such as a 5X7 of 8 ½ X 11. This will give them room for their pictures without overwhelming them. When designing the pages, leave space on the page for around two pictures and one spot for journaling. Your spots do not have to be full frame sizes, but avoid hard to cut shapes like hearts or flowers. The places to place the picture should be squares and rectangles because these are easy to measure and trim pictures to fit. Consider sending along a few disposable cameras or rolls of film, unless of course she has a digital camera.

Consider giving a few basic supplies along with the album. You will want the person to have photo safe adhesives and some good scissors or other cutting tools to be able to add their pictures to the album. You may want to give them a few customized embellishments that they can add throughout the album. Also, consider including typed instructions on how to finish the album. Encourage them to include journaling to make their pages more personalized.

With a little forethought, there are many special occasions where a gift scrapbook is appropriate. Some ideas include a scrapbook for a new bride with the colors of her wedding in the design or a book for someone graduating from high school or college. Perhaps someone is moving into a new house; a scrapbook would make a lovely housewarming present. Often, individuals just need a little nudge to get them started on the road to being new scrappers. Your gift scrapbook could be the poke that gets them started!

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