How to Plan Out Your Scrapbook

There are few things more enjoyable when collecting memories and nostalgic stuff than by scrapbooking. Anything from remembering the year’s vacation trips to immortalizing the moments that you and your high school or college buddies shared could be turned into amazing scrapbooks.

Basically, scrapbooking is a crafty way to document or preserve precious memories; it also allows for creative self-expression, which makes it such a worthwhile hobby. Nifty scrapbook stores online have got you covered with a variety of basic scrapbook materials, and your creative side takes care of the rest.

To get started, you have to think of the theme of your scrapbook. It could be special occasions or events like travel, concerts, holidays or dates. It could be a collection of the highlights of your calendar or school year, or even an extensive 365-page album for each day of the year.

Next, you have to plan the time line of your scrapbook. You can plan a chronological scrapbook and start from the earliest event going to the most recent. This allows you to add pages as you go along. You can also create one with past memories, where the finished product can be given as a gift or be viewed like an album.

Lastly, assemble your materials. Organize your photos and mementos according to your theme and time line. Look back on the colorful moments of your life and you'll surely “put yourself back in a good state of mind.”