When the term “scrapbook” comes to mind, what’s the best way to describe it? Typically, you’d call it a photo album or journal, but there’s much more that scrapbooking offers than just a placeholder for photos.

If you were ever curious about what it could do for you, adding on top of its productive benefits as a stress reliever and improving mental health, scrapbooking is also a great source to exercise your creative freedom. It’s understandable why others wouldn’t consider scrapbooking because it seems expensive and a waste of time to them, however, there’s no rule that says you must find this specific pen and buy that certain book to start this hobby. In another sense, you can pick up on this artful craftsmanship and still manage to not break the bank.

Scrapbooking is such an engaging and fun way to keep your memories fresh and alive for not just yourself but for your friends and family who shared the sweet moments with you. The best part is there’s no limit; stickers, markers, pencils — doesn’t matter how many materials you have as long as you know how to use them.

Here’s a ‘How-to’ guide on a fun and well-budgeted start to scrapbooking, and with the right mindset on this process you can understand how much more a scrapbook can mean to you.