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