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