Scrapbooking Tips and Ideas

Scrapbooking Tip #3 Why you need to journal!

One thing to always remember when thinking about journaling a page is that your family's stories are the most important part of preserving your memories. Your great-great-grandchildren are not going to care what your handwriting looks like, whether you used the computer or a pen, or if the sticker was on straight. They will care if the story is not told. don't let them miss out on your excitement and fun!

Journal boxes add a nice touch to a layout and can be redone if you make a serious writing mistake, whereas writing on the layout itself could have consequences. If you are having a hard time thinking of something to write, try answering these questions:

• Who was there? (include full names)
• When was the event? Date? Time of day?
• What were you feeling? What were other people feeling? acid-free, permanent, scrapbook pens Did someone say something funny, touching, or unique?(out of the mouths of babes, ya know)

A few more tips to remember when you start journaling:

• Use acid-free, permanent, scrapbook pens.
• Keep it simple, use titles and bullet points.
• Always leave room in your layout, plan to journal every page!

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