Scrapbooking Albums Ideas

Sunday, May 17, 2009 ·

By mboudakoupitt

If you are a scrapbooker, then you know that there are many, many types of albums on the market today. There are strap-bound albums, post-bound albums, binder albums, paper bag albums, spiral-bound albums and more. Then albums come in many different sizes! How do you know what album you need?

Once you have chosen your size, it is time to choose your type of album. Strap-bound albums hold the pages through rubber straps and a metal hinge that is attached to the scrapbook page. These tend to hold up very well and as long as the album is not over-filled, when you open the page, you will have a two-page spread that lays flat. This works very well when you want a design that spreads over two pages. However, if you need to change the order of the pages or add one in the middle of the book, you will have to disassemble the entire book. If you are using a post-bound scrapbook album, plan your pages carefully before you begin.

If you are unsure of what ABC scrapbooking albums are, quite simply they are albums for anyone or any event that work similar to a school book. Each page is a different letter of the alphabet, in order from A to Z. ABC albums aren't meant to be just A-B-C in order with no real rhyme or reason, but they are supposed to center around a particular theme

ABC scrapbooking albums make great gifts. Children love the idea of going through the alphabet on each page. Consider making an album for a child that lists all the people who love him from A to Z. For example, A is for Aunt Marge, B is for Betty and C is for Cousin Ann. Get creative with themes. How about a recipe ABC album for a bridal shower gift?

You can make ABC scrapbooking albums very simply if you just get creative with your words and phrases, and make sure to include that particular letter throughout the page. Mix up your lettering style from large block letters to script style. If you get stuck on certain letters, such as X, Q or Z, don't hesitate to cheat a little and check the dictionary, or take some creative license. X can be "x-tra special" or "x-cellent." After all, the entire point of any scrapbooking project is to be creative and whimsical

About the Author:

0 comments:

Make Money Online