Christmas crafts

Scrapbook Primer

If you are new to scrapbooking, it is often hard to know where to start, and easy to get intimidated by the thousands of scrapbooking pages and embellishments now available in many variety and dollar stores, as well as craft stores.

Best to keep it simple, and to begin with a small project that you can use to try out a few scrapbooking techniques. Check out the article, 12 Quick Scrapbooking Ideas for some simple things to try that should also be rather satisfying and pleasing to the eye.

Now that we’ve whetted your appetite for scrapbooking, consider making a Scrapbook Journal. Track a particular event over time in a combination of photos and journaling, from the preparations for your daughter’s prom, to the exploits of your grandson’s little league team.

For more inspiration, think of the ways that you could use scrapbooking for Christmas. See Scrapbooking for Christmas, by Christine Perry, for easy scrapbooking ideas to make unique and individual Christmas gifts.