One of the best ways to remember Christmas each year is to create a Christmas scrapbook. This can be filled with all of the memories from the day. In years to come, you can look back on the scrapbook and the memories you and the family made together.
Creating a scrapbook is pretty easy. You and the kids can work on one together to make it extra magical. If you need a few tips to get you started, below you’ll discover some of the best ways to make a Christmas scrapbook you can follow.
What Will You Need?
You don’t need a lot to create a Christmas scrapbook. However, it’s worth making sure you have everything that you do need. The main things to ensure you have include:
- A scrapbook
- Photos
- Craft accessories (ribbons, glitter, etc.)
- Glue
- Scissors
The scrapbook can either be pre-bought or you could make it yourself. If you choose the latter, you’ll need some card and something to attach the book together. However, you can find everything you need at local craft stores. Or, just buy an empty pre-made scrapbook to save time.
Decide What Will Go into the Book
You’re going to need to decide what’s going into the scrapbook. The easiest idea is to simply use photos. Each page can be taken up by photos you’ve taken this year. Most parents find they take well over 100 photos. So, finding some to include in the scrapbook should be easy enough.
Take time to go through your photos and see which ones are worth including in the book. While you may love all of them, the scrapbook is the place to highlight the best photos you’ve taken of the family.
One of the best themes to use in your scrapbook cover is a simple gift wrap. This includes using some gift-wrapping paper as the border, and a single photo in the center.
Choosing the Best Photos
If you want your scrapbook to really stand out, you’re going to need to make sure you choose the best photos. It’s worth choosing a more unusual shot as the main focal point. This could include a Christmas candle burning with the wax slightly running down its side. Or, it could be a photo of your child’s letter to Santa. The more unusual the photo, the more it’s going to make your scrapbook stand out.
You don’t just have to use photos from this year either. You can go back and add some of your old childhood Christmas photos in there too for a little nostalgia.
Don’t Forget Decorative Touches
Once you have the main content for your scrapbook, you can work on adding those decorative touches. Use ribbons to add texture and style to the book. They can also really help to strengthen the edges of the scrapbook if placed correctly. Old gift wrap, cards and bows can also be used to add decorative touches.
Creating a Christmas scrapbook is really easy once you have everything you need. The above is a very basic guide to creating your own.
