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MEMORY ALBUMS
~
CREATE AN HEIRLOOM
FROM THE
HEART
If you're like me, the
minute
you pick up an envelope of newly developed pictures,
you go through them before you even reach the store
exit.
Unfortunately, as the days pass and the pictures pile
up,
the task of getting them into albums never gets done.
Finally, all your favorite snapshots retire to a box
in the closet and slowly the memories fade. It's time
to get those pictures out of the boxes and into
beautiful, creative albums.
Seveal years ago I started making memory albums for
each of my grandchildren and one for my family. They
are in special acid free archive quality albums, to
preserve them
for the future. This is a hobby where your creative
ability can truly shine. Each page consists of
pictures, stickers,
cutouts, hand inked borders or designs. Journaling,
writing about each picture, is an important
step.You can preserve your childs awards and
achievements
by making a pocket page.
How many of
us
have pictures of our family that we can't remember
where
they were taken or when?? In some older pictures you
have
to guess is that Aunt Sally, or is that Aunt Jane?
Now all
my pictures get imformation written on the back in
special
acid free pens. Special decorative sissors, punches,
glue
pens, stencils, patterned and colored papers are used
to
make these page layouts. Its alot of fun to create a
page
to go with your pictures. There are several good
monthly
magazines out that will help you with
ideas.
Where do
you
start? Everyone always asks this question. If you are
like
most people you probably store your family photos in
a box
or a drawer. This is the place to start! Remove your
pictures. Place them in plastic shoe boxes, in which
you
have placed dividers, made from acid free card-stock
paper. Label them as you see fit. Such as family,
place, vacation, holidays etc. This will help you to
keep your picture
organized. Or, Rubbermaid makes a Photo Storage Box,
complete with dividers. It is best to start with your
current pictures.
You can make
beautiful pages with your old family black and white
pictures. I made special memorial pages for loved
ones who
have passed away. My grandchildren love to look at
their
own personal album. It's a hobby that is ongoing, one
that
you never tire of. As you take family pictures, or
you
receive them from friends and relatives, file them.
When
you have time, or if you are like me, the creative
mood has to strike you..lol..your pictures will be
waiting for
you.
We have several
shops here in town that are full of supplies
Micheal's, Jo
Anns Crafts,
Old America and even Wal-Mart. If you are looking for
a new hobby try this I think you'll like it. I have
found alot of good memory album sites here on the
web. Some of them have pages showing complete
layouts. Use your copier and make a
guide to go by. There are even contests where you can
enter your best layouts. This is a great hobby for
children also. Please give this a try it's a lot of
fun. Plus you will
finally get those pictures organized..and you can
truly
create a family heirloom from the heart!
~Everyone
has a
Guardian Angel~
Here are some
of my favorite memory album links, they are invaluable
sources of information
as well as inspiration for your new projects.
Memory
Magazine...On-line magazine The Graceful Bee for
ideas and inspiration
A B C'S of
Scrapbooking...Album ideas, contests, message
board and tutorials
Just
Scrap It...newsletter and great printable layouts
Our
Layouts...Layouts,Layouts and more Layouts!!
Scrap Happy...layouts,sayings,quotes
and instructions.
Thanks for visiting with me today, come back again
and take a walk with me down the garden path and see
what's new at "Nanny's Cozy Little
Nook"
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