Letters written by a child to your petġ2. Any other achievement certificates your pet may have earnedĩ. A paw print (push your pet's paw on an ink pad and print it onto a piece of scrapbook paper)Ĩ. Listed below are examples of memorabilia you may already have or that you can produce and use to decorate your pages of memories.Ĥ. Adding these items to a scrapbook helps give interest to the pages and is a great way to hang onto these special memories for a long time. Pet Memorabiliaįor scrapbook decorations, use items you have around the house that bring back memories of your pet. If you don't have photos of events such as of your pet's first trip to the veterinarian, but you have some snapshots of your pet with the family, you might make the scrapbook a general overview of your pet's life. If your memorabilia collection is not quite as extensive, of if you are a beginner scrapbooker, you may want to design a scrapbook that takes a more concise look at your pet's life. Individual page themes might include the pet's first day at home, first trip to the vet or groomer, puppy-training class, a day at the park, a look at your pet's growth, etc. For example, the entire scrapbook may be devoted to only your pet's first year. If you collect many memories and memorabilia, you may want to design a very detailed scrapbook, highlighting specific moments in your pet's life.
If handwriting these, it may be easier and less-stressful to write on a separate sheet of paper and attach to the scrapbook page, rather than writing directly on the design. Captions, quotes, memories, and stories are also fun to include on the page. You may want to include a title or headline on the page, perhaps with letters you have designed and cut or with pre-cut letters you have purchased. A less crowded page is generally more appealing to the eye than a busy page. The center of the page will be the focus, so do not leave a blank space there. If you use a printed background paper, use solid colors for picture matting.Īrrange the page before gluing anything. A printed background paper gives the page depth and interest.
Select the photos, paper, and extras that match this theme. Basic Scrapbooking TechniquesĬhoose the theme of the page you are creating. Many specialty stores and craft stores also offer classes on scrapbooking techniques. These items and many other scrapbooking tools can be purchased at specialty scrapbooking stores, craft stores, scrapbooking catalogs, and online stores. Embellishments, stickers, and other extras – There is a whole array of fun, pre-made, subject-specific decorations to add to your scrapbook designs. Later in this article are ideas of pet memorabilia to use.Ĩ. Photos and other memories – These are the heart of the scrapbook. Sheet protectors – These are transparent, plastic sleeves that protect the pages of memories you've worked so hard to design.ħ. Adhesives – Glue sticks, photos tabs, and / or specially designed scrapbook adhesives are needed to attach your memories to the pages. Scissors – A pair of straight-edge scissors are necessary and patterned-edge scissors are also useful for fun designs.ĥ. The paper will be used as backdrops to the pages' designs, to mat pictures, and for cut patterns.Ĥ. It comes in prints of numerous themes and solids of every color. Paper – There is a lot to choose from when shopping for scrapbooking paper.
If you're unsure of your penmanship, you may choose to use a computer and printer for this step.ģ. Markers, pens, and other writing utensils – You will want these to write thoughts and memories on the pages of your scrapbook. Some even come with pet-related designs.Ģ. The album – these come in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes. These qualities will increase the life of your scrapbook, as acid and lignin cause discoloration and dinsintegration.ġ. When shopping for supplies, check the packaging for the "acid-free" label. If you are new to the wide world of scrapbooking, you will need to purchase a few basic supplies before you get started. Through scrapbooking you can preserve these memories and have them to share in a creative display which you lovingly crafted. If your pet is a valued member of your family, you probably have a collection of photos and keepsakes of your furry friend which are dear to your heart.
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