How to create a scrapbook on family history.

How to create a scrapbook on family history

Family history is something that should be treasured and passed down—but sometimes you want to have a bit more fun with old family photographs than simply sticking them inside a regular album. One of the best options to consider when you want to create a home for family memories is to create a scrapbook. Scrapbooks are fun to make and they’re a good way to exercise some creativity. Children are especially fond of making scrapbooks because it combines arts and crafts with a family bonding session, where you can sit together with your kids and tell family history stories while sticking copies of old family photos into a colorful book.

If you want to know how to turn your family memories into a scrapbook, read on!

Step One: Get a scrapbook base

The first step is to get or create your scrapbook base. You can purchase premade blank scrapbooks at many craft stores or you can purchase blank scrapbook paper and bind it together with a binder (three-ring or otherwise). Make sure you consider whether or not it’s easy to add pages to the base before you buy or create it—the easier it is to add new blank pages, the easier it will be to add more to your family history scrapbook.

Step Two: Gather your pictures

Next, gather all the pictures and family mementos you want to put inside your scrapbook. Its best with photographs—old family photographs and new—to scan them and then print out copies to use for the scrapbook. This way, the original photographs aren’t lost! 

You can either plan to paste the entire photo into your scrapbook or cut/shape it into various shapes, such as round, hearts, and so on. For a super creative touch, consider using craft scissors that will add a decorative border to your cut photos.

Step Three: Choose accessories and accents 

Don’t forget to pick out some accessories and accents, such as stickers, makers to add names or captions, glitter, and anything else you might want to stick inside the scrapbook. If you have any physical mementos you want to use, such as personal objects, make sure you pick out the proper adhesive that won’t damage the item. For instance, avoid acidic adhesives on old paper or fabric, as this may damage the object.

Step Four: Put the scrapbook together

Now it’s time for the most exciting part: turning your family memories into a scrapbook! This is a great family activity that you can do on a rainy afternoon with your kids or even do at a family scrapbooking party. Put on some music, lay out everything you’ll need on the table or floor, and start piecing it together page by page. 

Remember, family history is something that should be preserved—so doesn’t let those old family photographs and other memories sit in drawer to be forgotten. A scrapbook is a fun way to remember family for years to come.

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