Scrapbooking suggestions

[YellowRoseTex]

I have a reunion coming up for a previous place of employment. I know that I have some pictures from those days and would like to put an album together. I've never done a scrapbook, but thought that would be a great way to put the pics together, rather than just stick them in an album.

Any suggestions to get started? I have no idea what I will need to get started. I don't want to spend a ton of money, but would like it to look nice.

[Ms Big Butt]

Hi Kim:

I got thrown into scrapbooking when putting together my parents anniversary celebration a few years ago. I would suggest getting a scrapbooking magazine for ideas to get your juices flowing... I found that once I actually started laying out the pages, just arranging the photos on the page, ideas would sorta pop into my head.

Nowadays, you can get a *kit* at the craft stores to get you started. IMO, it's important to be able to spread out and leave the project for a few days if you have the extra space. Good luck to you!!! :bliss:

[YellowRoseTex]

Thanks Ms BB, I see a trip to Hobby Lobby in the near future. :bliss: I will let you know if I make it in time and how it turns out.

[DJAKoala]

I never did scrapbooking either, until the adoption of my son. I knew I wanted to treasure the photos from meeting him and everything about him up until Adoption Day. I went on web sites and researched, bought some scrapbook magazine and a interesting book called "Scrapbooking for Dummies" Then I took the time to organize all the photos I had decide which ones to use and try to get them in an organized manner. Then I purchased stickers, quates and poems associated with what match my feelings, his likes, etc. It came out better than I expected and I have been given great reviews. I did give myself a few months to create it. Now on to the scrapbook of our Cruise to Bermuda. Good luck, let us know how it turns out.
Debbie :)

[joyinaz]

Micheals has kits you can buy also. I think for something this quick and new it would be a good way to go....I also think there is really no way to mess up scrapbooking...it is so interesting to see everyones own perspective and how they put things together. :)

[Autumn Moon]

There was a similar thread posted with other ideas....
http://www.girlsgetgoing.com/showthread.php?t=671

Good luck!
Autumn