Scrapbook Embellishments

Scrapbooking is a past time favorite that allows you to be creative with keepsakes and memories. A method that allows you to preserve history and memorable moments in the form of photos and keepsakes with a touch of scrapbook embellishments, scrapbooks are something that everyone should have and enjoy creating. Scrapbooks do not only allow you to have a handmade historical album they can be a fantastic way to bond with friends and loved ones. Scrapbooking social groups are growing in numbers (Cropping), on and off online. It is also a bonding experience to sit down with your child and create this master piece, full of so many memories.

Scrapbook Embellishments to Include When Creating Your Album

The development of the scrapbooking industry has seen many pre-made scrapbook embellishments to become available on the market. A wide range of start off packs, kits, tools and embellishments including; glitter, pre-made butterflies, flowers, buttons animal cut outs and much more are available. These pre-made embellishments are a fantastic way to get you started on your scrapbook or add the final touch you desire.

When creating your scrapbook album remember to think outside the box as to what you will include. Think back and try to remember the special times and what keepsakes you have of these times, lying around the house, which you could add to your book. Scrapbook embellishments to find around the home include: hospital bands, favorite recipes, quotes, letters, postcards, invitations, concert tickets, pressed flowers and greeting cards.

Scrapbooking Tools

There are an abundance of scrapbooking tools available which will allow you to reach your desired scrapbook design. These tools are available online and at your local stationary shop. Tools which with enhance your scrapbooking layout include: Cutting mats, punchers, scrapbooking knives, glue, spatulas, and stencils.

A History of Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking first began in the 15th century when people compiled letters, recipes and passages into a book. These were individualised to people’s tastes and personalities and inspirations. The 16th century saw the development of the scrapbook to what is much like a yearbook. Acquaintances added their names, details, a short note and perhaps an illustration to the scrapbook creator. 1570 saw scrapbook embellishments of coloured plates depicting scenes such as carnivals and theatre. Friendship albums and yearbooks became popular amongst girls in the 18th and 19th century as they were able to express their opinions and a historical record of their lives.

The development of the camera in the 1880's by George Eastman revolutionised the art of Scrapbooking. Mass production of Cameras and the affordability allowed instant pictures which people could then in turn incorporate into their scrapbooks.

Modern day scrapbooking has developed into quite an art form with so many scrapbook embellishments available including; decorative paper, glitter, and text fonts.

The future of scrapbooking seems to lay in Digital Scrapbooking; this comes hand in hand with the availability of scanners, desktop publishing and printing options. People are now able to create their scrapbook layouts online and then print them out for pleasure.

There is however nothing like the feeling of accomplishment and seeing the finished result of your scrapbook once the blood, sweat and tears have gone into it.

Scrapbooking Terms

Cropping: A gathering of scrap bookers to scrapbook. This is a social event.
Matting: Putting a border around your pictures
Embellishments: Items to decorate the layout
Rub-ons: Decorative accents to be added. Applied like stickers
Paper Punches: Used to decorate and shape paper, they are available in many shapes and sizes.

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