There are so many people that have pictures “stuck” on their
computer, their camera, their phone ... but it is time to download these
pictures (and back them up!). Pictures are for sharing so let's get them
in a place where they are more easily enjoyed. Yes, I am talking about a
scrapbook!
• You have the opportunity to weed
out the photos you don’t really want or need.
• You are putting your photos in a
place where everyone can enjoy them time and time again.
• You can add journaling — names,
places, dates, memories — that might otherwise be lost or forgotten.
• You are also creating a space to
add special memorabilia to go along with the photos.
The holiday season is one of the most popular times for
picture taking. The holidays are times when families gather together, share
special traditions, take part in special events, sit on Santa’s lap ... the
photo ops are endless. But you don’t have to wait until the pictures have been
taken to start scrapbooking them.
So here are some tips for you:
• Fill an envelope with scraps of
paper that you can use to write down memories, details, and descriptions as you
take your pictures. These can then be added right to your scrapbook page when
you add your photos.
• Create your page layouts ahead of
time. Then all you need to do is print off your pictures and add them to the
pages to have a completed holiday scrapbook.
• Keep your layouts simple so that
you can add as many or as few pictures to a page as you’d like.
• Consider creating a mini scrapbook
or two for documenting special holiday traditions. A popular one is a mini
recipe book that includes family holiday recipes and family pictures to go
along with them. Snap a picture of the chef cooking Christmas dinner, the kids
baking cookies, or the family gathered around the table, to conjure up memories
of holidays past and present.
• Use holiday gift tags as cute
embellishments or for journaling to add a festive feel to your scrapbook pages.
Or use the Tags til Christmas stamp set (#120847) to create your own tags!
Then you just need to add in your pictures and journaling, and your pages are ready to be printed. Takes no more than 30 minutes to create a scrapbook on a CD that can be mailed to family and friends.
Give yourself a gift this season that will save you time,
ease your stress, and help you capture some holiday memories that slip by so
quickly anyway -- scrapbook pages full of family and holiday festivities to enjoy
all year long. With a little prep, you'll be able to sit back and
enjoy what's happening in front of the camera.
I know it's a little early . . . but -- Happy Holidays!
I know it's a little early . . . but -- Happy Holidays!
Want to contact me for ideas to scrapbook your holidays? Just contact me by using the link above, and I'll always answer.
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