| • | Sort Your Photos |
Separate your box of photos into smaller categories such as
year, special events, individual children, holidays, vacations,
birthdays, etc. |
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| • | Select a
Theme | Choose a theme (such as birthday) from one of
the smaller categories you have separated. From this theme, choose
10-15 photos. |
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| • | Pick the
Best Photos | Now that you have a theme, it's time to
edit out the less desirable photos. Look closely and choose 4 8 of
the best shots. |
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| • | Choose a
Focal Point | From the 4-8 best photos, pick your
absolute favorite as a focal photo. |
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| • | Select a
Color Scheme | Choose 2-3 prominent colors from the
focal photo to use as a color scheme for your layout. |
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| • | Place
the Photos on the Page | Don't make everything
symmetrical. It's okay to tilt the photos and overlap a little. This
adds interest to the page. |
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| • |
Embellish | Decorate your page with stickers, die cuts,
etc. Try to use colors that coordinate with your color scheme. |
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| • | Fix It
to the Page | Once you have everything in place just
the way you like it, use an acid-free adhesive to keep it all in
place. Don't adhere anything until you're happy with the layout. |
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| • | Journalize |
Tell a story about the people in the photos, where they were,
and what was happening. Be sure to include dates. |
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| • | Have Fun! |
Remember that scrapbooking is a labor of love. Your love for
your family members is bound to pour from you into your pages. Don't
be afraid to let your personality show in your work. |
