| Scrapbooking is one of the fastest growing craft | | | | guest of honor. Include a copy of the invitation, |
| activities. Everyone has photographs and bits and | | | | pictures of the planning process and before party |
| pieces of their lives that they would like to | | | | preparations, as well as a list of the food, guests, |
| preserve. Scrapbooking is an excellent way to do | | | | etc. This will become a treasured memento of |
| this. You will not have to look far to pinpoint which | | | | the day. Don't forget to ask someone to be the |
| parts of your life you would like to treasure in a | | | | "designated photographer" or buy several |
| scrapbook. | | | | disposable cameras and let guests take pictures |
| To begin scrapbooking, choose a theme or group | | | | during the party. These can be developed and |
| of themes on which to base your material. There | | | | added to the scrapbook later. |
| are many possibilities on which you could base | | | | Family reunions and activities are fantastic themes |
| your scrapbooks, but a good rule of thumb is to | | | | for scrapbooks. Family photos, amusing |
| scrapbook things which are of importance and | | | | happenings or anecdotes, and a schedule of |
| have sentimental value to you. | | | | events are great ways to remember the |
| Many people begin their scrapbooking by | | | | treasured times spent with family. Bringing your |
| chronicling their wedding day photos and small | | | | scrapbooks to each year's reunion is sure to |
| mementos such as wedding invitations, guests | | | | spark conversation and fond memories. You could |
| lists, and perhaps dried flowers. Another excellent | | | | even create a scrapbook to be given away to |
| topic for a scrapbook would be an activity or club | | | | the family member who brings the oldest family |
| that a person cherishes. Sports and similar | | | | photo or as a prize for the oldest or youngest |
| activities are great scrapbook ideas. | | | | family member present. |
| The birth of a child is a time that is precious to all | | | | There are numerous scrapbooking ideas based on |
| parents. Scrapbooking ideas for a new baby | | | | various aspects of your life. Office parties, job |
| include baby shower photos and invitations, | | | | promotions, and starting your own business are |
| ultrasound pictures, and perhaps even ribbons and | | | | fun scrapbooking concepts. Work related |
| balloons. Any items of sentimental value can easily | | | | scrapbooks give you an opportunity to introduce |
| be incorporated into your scrapbook. Most | | | | a bit of light-heartedness into what is normally a |
| parents like to continue this theme with | | | | professional, routine atmosphere. Caricatures of |
| scrapbooks that follow the growth and | | | | staff members, business cards, photos, and |
| development of their child. | | | | humorous quotes from coworkers are excellent |
| A collection of team photos, rosters, and team | | | | ideas for a work related scrapbook. Your |
| memorabilia would create a permanent record of | | | | coworkers will surely be impressed and appreciate |
| these special times in a person's life. You could | | | | your efforts. |
| even consider having teammates or club | | | | The possible themes for scrapbooks based on |
| members 'autograph' your scrapbook beside team | | | | your life are almost endless. The only requirement |
| or individual photos. | | | | for scrapbooking is that you base them on the |
| Possible scrapbooking themes do not end with | | | | people and activities that are important in your life. |
| weddings or sports activities. | | | | Over time, your scrapbooks can become an |
| If you're planning a surprise party for someone | | | | important tradition to you and your family. |
| special, here's a tip that will make the event | | | | Scrapbooks can invoke laughter, tears, and most |
| unforgettable for them. Create a scrapbook! Ask | | | | importantly, create quality time spent with your |
| each guest to write a letter, or bring a copy of a | | | | friends and family reminiscing about the precious |
| photograph that will have special meaning to the | | | | moments in your lives. |