Weddings.
These life changing,
always memorable events are frequently the catalysts for nuptial-themed
scrapbook albums. But true creative
scrapbooking artisans have come to realize that only one wedding
scrapbook might not be enough!
Here Comes the Bride… Her Dad… Your Cousin… The Neighbors…
Take a moment to consider
how many people are in attendance at the typical wedding. Aside from the bride and groom, there are
usually bridesmaids, groomsmen, attendants, flower girls and ring bearers. Add to that the plethora of family members
and friends—fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, former roommates, school
chums, grandparents—and you have a bounty of people for whom scrapbook albums would
be perfect mementoes.
Of course, this is great
news to the professional scrapper who desires to make a partial living off her
creative scrapbooking abilities, selling her innovative scrapbook albums by the
dozen.
It’s also terrific for
the recreational scrapbooking fan (and new bride!) who wants to test her skills
at arranging wedding scrapbook albums as a “thank you” for everyone who
attended her special day.
But no matter who is
putting together the scrapbook (seasoned scrapper or newbie artist), it’s critical
to have a plan in place before setting off on this exciting adventure. Otherwise, you could find yourself with tons
of scrapbooking embellishments and few finished projects.
The Wedding
(scrapbook album) Planner
The key to arranging
phenomenal wedding scrapbook albums is to develop a strategy before ever
lifting a gel pen or unpeeling a sticker.
This game plan can be as intricate as you need. Some scrappers prefer to simply write down the
names of recipients for whom they’d like to make albums and then jump right in
to their work. For them, a simple list is
enough of a guideline.
Other scrapbooking gurus
prefer to establish a more comprehensive blueprint, describing their intended
scrapbook albums in greater detail (e.g. including approximate number of pages,
size of album, theme of album, anticipated scrapbook products.)
Regardless of your organizational
style, once you’ve written down at least a general idea of how you want to
create your wedding scrapbook albums, it’s time to check your scrapbook
accessories. (Nothing’s worse than
finding out you’ve run out of card stock in the middle of a fun project!)
Evaluate your inventory,
then decide whether you need to purchase scrapbook supplies online or if you
have enough items in your scrapbooking kit.
If you’re unsure as to whether you need more, know that it’s always
better to have a little too much.
Making Memories
Come Alive Again
Your next step will be to
sort applicable photos and nostalgic items for inclusion in the wedding
scrapbook albums. Simple enough, but
don’t breeze through the process.
For instance, if you’re
creating an 8-page scrapbook for your six-year-old niece who served as your
flower girl, you’ll want to create a very special scrapbook using photos of her
(don’t forget about those silly candids that make such delightful creative
scrapbooking items!) If you have dried
flowers, pictures of flowers or even flower-themed scrapbook products, you
could add them, too.
Taking this hypothetical
creative scrapbooking scenario a step further, you could also choose card stock
that mirrors the colors (and perhaps fabrics) of both your wedding and your
flower girl’s dress. Remember—there’s no
“right” or “wrong” way to arrange scrapbook albums, but they should have a strong
sense of originality and personality.
I Do… Thank
You
Once your scrapbook
albums are completed, the method of transporting them is entirely up to
you.
Sent in the mail to
friends and relatives who took part in your marriage ceremony, wedding
scrapbook albums make a lovely surprise.
Of course, a face-to-face delivery is a powerful way to say, “Thanks for
being a part of our marriage”, too.
In the end, your
creative scrapbooking generosity will not go unnoticed, and the thoughtful
scrapbook albums you’ve produced will be treasured for generations to come.
