Scrapbook Journaling
by Michelle Fultong
Tips on turning simple scrapbooks into family heirlooms with scrapbook
journaling.
Scrapbook journaling is one of the primary components that sets a scrapbook
apart from a plain photo album. Pictures by themselves tell a certain amount of
the "story" behind the pictures, but journaling can bring the pictures to life.
What is journaling?...
It's very simple actually. Depending on how involved you want to get, it can be
a simple statement of facts about an event or as heartfelt as a love letter.
When you think about it, the true purpose of scrapbooking is to serve as a sort
of family history and while books full of pictures are nice, it's even nicer to
have the memories to go along with them. Plus, how are your great, great
grandchildren going to know how much you enjoyed your trip to the Grand Canyon,
if you don't provide them with the nitty-gritty details?
The key to successful scrapbook journaling is to keep a good record of your
events.
So, next time you go to a birthday party or a family reunion, keep the Five W's
in mind and jot down a few notes to keep the memories fresh in your mind.
Who: Who is in the pictures? Who is taking the pictures? How are they related to
each other?
What: What is happening in the pictures? Is it your child's first birthday, a
wedding or an Easter egg hunt?
When: When was the photo taken? At the very least, try to include the month and
the year, but if it is detailing a birthday celebration, include the specific
date. You'd be surprised how the details get lost in the shuffle 100 years down
the road.
Where: Where is the event taking place?
Why: Why is this event taking place?
Now, scrapbook journaling is not always about "just the facts". It's also
important to convey your feelings about the event when scrapbooking…
How did you feel when your husband proposed?
How you felt when you children were born?
How proud you felt when your son/daughter graduated?
These are just a few examples. If you're willing to pour your heart out onto
paper, you can use your scrapbook as a bonafide journal/diary.
Happy Scrapping!
About the author:
Michelle has been scrapbooking for over five years and is the owner of Choubox
Scrapbook Design (http://www.creative-scrapbook-layouts.com).
Choubox is your source for pre-made scrapbook layouts, quality scrapbook
supplies and valuable information on how to start scrapbooking.
