An open topic I've decided today: Scrapbook.
(a picture of a page of my scrapbook)
The Basics
Scrapbooking may seem easy, as it just needs some paper, stickers, tape, pictures printed and assembled together– but the final product might not be how you imagined. Yes, some paper, stickers, tape, and pictures printed are a part of scrapbooking, but you must also consider the theme, type of tape (most preferred is double-sided tape), pictures,photographs, pens, markers, color pencils, extra deigned or colored papers, stickers, ribbons, and more. Those are some of the materials you'd consider. Now you must consider the layout design, color, organization, cropping and adjusting, what's being layered, creativity and personal touches. Considering these factors, the page won't look like a mess and will look aesthetic (and memorable mostly to ourselves) to you and others who might see a page of your scrapbook! Here's a link to a YouTube link for a scrapbook ideas! And here's a link to a beginner guide to scrapbook article!
Memories
Once you got down a theme, materials, layout figured out-- start assembling it! Scrapbooking is like keeping memories onto a page and being creative and personal of how it's being designed. Adding notes and pictures makes it more personal and memorable. Adding decorations and any mini details makes it look more visually appealing. I also use interactive stuff for my scrapbook. For example, a flip-up, an envelope, a pocket, and/or pull-out tab. I mostly use the envelope option to put more pictures or notes inside. Enjoy the process of making the page, it’s relaxing and more enjoyable than just rushing to finish it and seeing the final product. Though finishing it and looking at the overall work, it feels great to start a new one.
Effects it has on us
Scrapbooking is a way to relax and enjoy the process. It's a place to keep memories and personal history, add personal and creativity into it, improve organization skills, and improve problem-solving because you're figuring out solution(s) when layering or adding details. Additionally, we can pay attention to details, it can be emotionally healing, bring happiness, and connections with others when you share your scrapbook page. It’s nice to ourselves, but we can also give them as a gift to our friends and family. We also can continue learning different techniques and ways to decorate the pages.
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