Scrapbooking tips and tricks

Lesly Fisiiahi, Staff Writer

But first: Budgeting

For those who are interested in starting scrapbooking as a hobby but are afraid of the cost of the materials, here are some stores in the local area where you can find and get any wanted or needed item for just under $15:

Five Below: Embellishments, accessories, supplies - Price range: $1 - $5

Dollar Tree: Stationary, tools, supplies - Price range: $1 - $1.75

Michaels: Supplies, embellishments, tools - Price range: $0.50 - $15

Hobby Lobby: Supplies, embellishments, tools, accessories - Price range: $0.59 - $15

Daiso: Accessories, supplies, tools, stationary - Price range: $1.75 - $15

For step by step instructions in creating a scrapbook, click the arrow below.
1. Find your theme:

Before you begin picking up a pen, first decide what theme the scrapbook is going to be about. The theme is an essential part of scrapbooking to keep the photo album cohesive and consistent. For example, it could be dedicated to documenting family moments, holidays, or a compilation of daily events. A good scrapbook transforms the photos into compelling, dynamic stories.
2. Organize your area:

Find yourself a dedicated space to craft your scrapbook, in case you aren’t aware yet, it can take up a lot. This goes for the materials used as well because it could easily get messy if the area isn’t big enough for them to be visibly spread out. For your space, whether it’s a table or bed, as long as it doesn’t feel cramped is ideal. One way to better organize your station is to label your materials and tools so you can keep everything in line.
3. Choose your tools

The basic necessities, such as scissors and adhesives, will be used to shape the photo and materials to your desired size. You could use one type of adhesive for your scrapbook page, where glue or tape works well on its own; however, you will go further in form by using various assortments of adhesives.
4. Find your color theme:

For each page, you can decide what the color tones will be. Two to four colors will be ideal to influence the mood and enhance the visuals for the photos and decor. You can use markers, colored pencils, and cardstock to create the base of the photo’s story.
5. Design page layout:

Before adding anything to the page, decide how you’ll make the composition based on your photo placement. Not only that, but also where you’ll make space to write and decorate. The page doesn’t need to be practical as long as it’s visually pleasing, because as mentioned before, there is no limit to exercising your creative freedom.
6. Gather the decorations:

Once you’ve got your photos and color theme framed out on the page, you’re now able to furnish the rest. Anything you have on hand can be useful as long as it’s theme-related. This would include stickers, washi tape, drawings, ticket stubs, envelopes, or photo cards even. You can personalize it by writing about the photo or make it more nuanced by decorating around it. Be as interactive and immersive with your page, because there’s no need to make it overwhelming to the human eye.

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