ALL ABOUT SCRAPBOOKING

Here in the Philippines there's a one-stop shop for all your scrapbooking needs, and it's called ALL ABOUT SCRAPBOOKING. It provides scrapbook enthusiasts and hobbyists the creative freedom to organize fragments of memories and record special events in one personally-designed album.

Funky Craftin' & Scrappin' accessories add a personal touch to every page. Keepsakes Sheets and Stickers are guaranteed to be photo-safe and acid-free to help preserve pictures and memorabilia collected through the years.

There's sure to be a colorful motif and embellishments to suit every lifestyle that make memories last a long, long time.

Filstar Distributors Corporation, the makers of ALL ABOUT SCRAPBOOKING, also have a Scrappin' Club and all their products are available at all National Book Stores nationwide.

For beginners like me, ALL ABOUT SCRAPBOOKING provides an easy way to make wonderful scrapbook pages for every events in your life. They have all you need to start making your very own SCRAPBOOK.

Plus! They have scrapbooking contests where you can showcase your talent. You can contact Filstar Distributors Corporation at telephone number (632) 671-0555 or e-mail them at scrapbooking@filstar.com.ph

Happy scrapbooking!

SCRAPBOOKING REMINDERS

1. Before pasting anything, layout all the elements first to see if everything looks balanced and pleasing to the eye.

2. Use acid-free Keepsakes Paper and Bic Glue to prevent your photo from turning yellow too soon.

3. Don't be afraid to experiment! Let your creativity flow.

* Reminders from All About Scrapbooking

PARTS OF A SCRAPBOOK PAGE

After designing the cover, let's now go to the pages of your scrapbook. There are different parts of a scrapbook page, but it doesn't mean it have to contain ALL the parts. What you'll include in your scrapbook page depends on your motif.

KEEPSAKES PAPER: These are acid-free papers from All About Scrapbooking that you can use as your base. You can paste your photos, memorabilias, journaling and other accessories on these papers, and it comes in two sizes the A4 and the 12" x 12". The size of the keepsakes paper that you will buy would depend on the size of your album or scrapbook. It could also be printed or solid colored papers.

PHOTO: For a scrapbook page, you have to select 1 or 2 photos. Choose the best and most creative shot from an event. (Wait for my future posts to get some tips on photography).
All About Scrapbooking have photo frames and photo edges that would add life to your photos.

JOURNALING: Every scrapbook page needs to have a section for the journaling. Here, you have to write something about the event. You can include the 4 W's (What, When, Where and Who). Be creative in writing it and use cute computer fonts. Keepsakes Stickers have a sheet for journaling. If you will be printing on a sticker, you have to print the journaling first in a sheet of paper. Then position the sticker on top of the print out and secure it with a masking tape. Insert the paper again and re-print it.

MEMORABILIA: You can add some memorabilias on your scrapbook pages like tickets, invitations, souvenirs, certificates, baby tags and the likes. These memorabilias would make your scrapbook pages more meaningful.

ACCESSORIES: To jazz up your scrapbook pages, you can add some accessories. Funky Craftin' & Scrappin' provides different accessories that you can add to your scrapbook pages. These include craftwire, leather strip, mini clothes pin, tags n' things, foam shapes, little ceramic flowers, do-it-yourself embellishments, stickers, beads, buttons, and etc.


Scrapbooking is FUN! Start making it as your hobby or past-time.

THE COVER

When you've chosen the perfect scrapbook that fits your taste, you can now start designing the COVER. That is, if the cover of your scrapbook is not pre-designed.

You have to choose the color and materials that would fit the content. If you want to make a scrapbook about your SUMMER ESCAPADES, choose bright colors like orange and yellow. You can also design it with sands and sea shells you've collected from the beach, or a photograph of a breath-taking view taken from the top of a mountain during a climb.

Don'r forget to protect the design of the COVER with a plastic wrapper.

THE PERFECT SCRAPBOOK

I personally want a ring-binder for a scrapbook, and I have a couple of reasons for that.

First, the pages of the scrapbook would pile evenly when you use a ring-binder, unlike the typical scrapbook, which is glued at one side. These ready-made scrapbooks would tend to slightly open when filled with memorabilias.

You should choose a ring-binder with D-shaped loops, because the rounded loops would make the pile of your embellished pages curved.

Second, it would be easy to re-arrange and add pages to your scrappbook if you'll be using a ring-binder. Especially when you're planning to have different sections in one scrapbook.

You can buy a ring-binder and clear pages from any bookstore.

LUNCHBOX ALBUM

Try this project from "Creating Keepsakes"

• Choose a lunchbox to use as your base.
• Cover the lunchbox with patterned paper. Embellish as desired.
• Measure the inside of the box.
• Cut cardstock slightly smaller than the inside of the box. These pieces of cardstock will become the inside pages of your album.
• Hook the pages together with hinges, grommets or ribbons.
• Decorate the pages.
• Glue the back of your last page to the back of the lunchbox.
• Carefully fold the pages into the box and close.

BEGINNER'S GUIDE

Things to consider in buying the right Scrapbook:

• First, you have to decide on what would be the content of your scrapbook. It could be your photos, concert tickets, logos of favorite resto and the likes or it could be mixed contents. This will help you decide on the SIZE and SHAPE of your scrapbook.
  
• Second, you also have to consider the occasion. Is it about a birthday, graduation, wedding, party, or a tour. The COLOR and DESIGN of the scrapbook will depend on the occasion.
  
• Third, you have to consider your budget. How much money you have for buying the scrapbook materials would be crucial on WHERE to shop.

Making your own Scrapbook:

Here are some examples of handmade scrapbooks. Get ideas from these designers and create a UNIQUE scrapbook that would fit your taste.

Kris created a soft album cover from a common dollar-store placemat. She folded the placemat in half, made button holes with her sewing machine that corresponded with the holes in an 8½ x 11 page protector, and used jump rings to hold it all together.

It’s no secret, women love shoes! With just a few simple supplies, Tara created a bright and funky album called “Shoe Obsession.” The Barbie shoes Tara found at the dollar store make a fun and touchable cover embellishment.

Wendy used inexpensive wrapping paper and a couple of ribbons she already had on hand to cover a plain and boring album cover. Try this technique yourself with gift wrap made for weddings, baby showers, birthdays, holidays and more.

Reference: http://www.simplescrapbooksmag.com/

* Awaken your creative side! Browse magazines and read how-to's in creating that perfect page to preserve a very special moment.