Scrap Book Ideas as Collections or Gifts

Many times at auctions, or estate sales, a box ofbirthday. Cover a page in the gift paper that the
books will turn up a real treasure, like a scrapbookbook was wrapped in, and then tape or glue a photo
that was kept by someone in their youth andof them in the center of the page. A package of
sometimes through their adulthood. The book could2” x 4” white labels is a handy part of
be 50 or 60 years old, and a source of great fun toany scrapbooking package, as they provide a clear
look at the pictures, news clippings, and personalarea to put text, and can be stuck over top of an
mementoes.older label with outdated information. This is a handy
The hobby of keeping such collections is enjoying away of adding your caption or comments to highly
resurgence of popularity, with people of all agesdecorated pages.
finding new and inventive ways to record specialColored pencils, crayons, markers, and other artistic
events or occasions in their lives. Scrapbooking ideastools will also contribute to their enjoyment, as they
for kids can be very basic to start with, becauseuse them to enhance a page with a photo of their
once they catch on to the fun, they'll startnew puppy, by drawing bones, mailmen, balls, and
developing their own sense of style and preferenceother doggy subjects around the picture.
for decorating.Scrapbooking ideas for kids are only limited by their
A scrapbook with reasonable quality paper makes aimagination in what they collect and use, from
great special occasion gift for a child, along with glue,photos, to news clippings, souvenir programs from
scissors, and perhaps a simple book on creating yourconcerts, hair ribbons, ticket stubs from movies and
own special treasure trove of memories.more. They can even make mini scrapbooks of
Give them a start on their hobby by helping with thethings like a visit to Grandma's, and give it to her as a
first entry, to celebrate the occasion such as aChristmas present.