Creating a heritage scrapbook can be one of the most rewarding projects you'll ever do. You are crafting a treasury of family photos that will be pored over, studied, analyzed and cherished by future generations. With a little information and some scrapbook page ideas, you'll be ready to get started on your own scrapbook!
Researching the Past
Many families have an "official" historian, the person in charge of keeping the family photos safe for future generations, but photos can often get lost in the shuffle of cross-country moves, divorces and other family changes. Gathering these photos and memorabilia in one place is the first step. Remember, color-copies of photos, yes, even for black-and-white photos, work well if relatives are unwilling to part with the originals.
Step two is researching and documenting the information behind each item by interviewing your relatives. Bring photos to family reunions; mail or email the photos or copies of them to long-distance relatives. Find out the details of the photo, who, where, when and the story behind each one.
Telling the Story - Draw a connection to the present
While the photos in a heritage scrapbook are the stars, your journaling brings everything together. Include as much information as you know-and don't worry that you might be writing too much; any information will be appreciated. Do you hate your handwriting? Lettering stickers, die-cuts can help with titles and headlines or try computer journaling to tell a longer story.
Great Scrapbook Layouts
A classic look is usually most appropriate for heritage photos, but you're not limited to straight-edge scissors and black and white papers. You can still use a variety of colorful papers and embellishments and not fear losing the integrity of the photos. Rather than trying to fit as many photos on one scrapbook page as you can, feel free to dedicate an entire page, yes, even a 12 x 12-inch page, to one photo.
All the elements on this page work to support this wonderful photo. The torn paper mats soften the photo's edges, while the overlapped strips in the corners keep the focus on the picture.
Non-Permanent Pages
Whether it's a priceless photo or a special document, there are some items you'll want to include in your scrapbook without gluing them down permanently. Those photos, and any letters, recipes, diplomas and report cards can be attached with photo corners or a corner slot punch. Corner slot punches allows you to easily mount these items, keeping them in place while allowing you to remove them at any time.
Pocket pages are another easy way to scrapbook memorabilia. If the pieces are large, a diploma or certificate, slip each one into it's own sheet protector, then design a coordinating page to be placed opposite. Other items, such as small fabric pieces, can be inserted into a plastic pocket especially designed for things like handkerchiefs or christening bonnets.
The Heritage Scrapbook of Tomorrow
As you create your heritage scrapbook, keep in mind that your descendants will consider the photographs you take today as heirloom! Remember that your family history is more than just your past-it's your heritage.
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