Scrapbooking is a great way to preserve photos and memories of the people you love. The wonderful thing about creating a scrapbook is that there are no correct methods, the creative opportunities are endless. Use this FaveCrafts guide to get ideas for how to organize your photos, memorabilia, family history and more. This comprehensive guide includes scrapbooking ideas, videos, free scrapbooking layouts and tutorials.
Beginner Scrapbooking Video: Design Principles for Scrapbooking
If you’re new to scrapbooking, check out this useful video on how to design your first scrapbook.
Scrapbooking Tips and Ideas
Preserving old newspaper clippings:
To preserve newspaper clippings for your scrapbook, mix one quart of club soda with one tablet milk of magnesia. Let the table dissolve completely and stir well. Pour the mixture into a small, shallow pan. Lay the newspaper clipping flat in the pan and soak for one to two hours. Remove clipping carefully and let dry on a soft towel until there is no moisture left. The clipping will now be preserved in your scrapbook pages for years to come.
Spreading Glue without getting messy:
Recycle old credit cards or save those pre-approved credit cards send in junk mail and use them to evenly spread liquid glue over a large surface. Pour small amounts of the glue on the intended surface and use the edge of the card to swipe and spread the glue as desired. When finished, wipe the remaining glue from the card’s edge and reuse over and over again. This will keep your hands clean and your scrapbook pages free from dried glue spots.
Scrapbooking Stamp Art Tip:
A great tip for beginning scrapbookers! Check if a stamp will work on your scrapbook project without permanently placing it. Using a piece of scrap plastic (clear packing plastic and inserts are perfect for this), stamp with a solvent ink. Lay the plastic over top of your scrapbook page for a general idea of how the stamp will look on your page.
