The scrapbooking
industry has taken papercrafting to an entirely new level in recent years, and that means there is an amazing amount of tools, papers, textures, and embellishments to choose from.But all of these choices can make even the most inspired scrapbooking artists feel a bit paralyzed.
It’s helpful to choose a theme
for your albums and mini albums. Doing so can help you stay focused, and it can help reduce the tendency to buy more products than you’ll actually use.Here are a variety of scrapbooking themes
to choose from. Choose one or two themes to work with at any given time, and enjoy the process of preserving your memories for generations to come.Annual Scrapbooks.
Create one album
Significant Life Events.
Of course, you’ll want a wedding album, as well as an album spotlighting your other shining moments.
Children.
Have one album going for each child, starting with those first ultrasound photographs. Don’t forget to record all of the significant events, including a child’s first tooth, first haircut, first day of school, etc.
Sports.
If your child or other family member is particularly interested in sports, have a running sports album going. Include team photos, rosters, and significant achievements. Record your children describing big games in their own words.
The Hero Scrapbook.
This is the place for the certificates, awards, and newspaper clippings for all members of your family. You could also do an album along the theme of “Good Deeds We’ve Done” and “Things We Are Grateful For.”
About Me album.
Imagine the joy of future generations as they learn about your favorite books, recipes, TV shows, hobbies, and – most importantly – your life philosophy. Record all the things that make you, you.
School Years Album.
Create a new layout for each year of school. Ask your children to sign their name each year and include a photo taken on the first and last day of school. Also include a copy of the child’s school schedule, a photo of their teacher and significant achievements throughout the school year.
Holidays.
Have an ongoing scrapbook for each holiday celebration. Bring it out with your holiday decorations after Thanksgiving and enjoy adding to it during the festivities. For many families, scrapbooking is a fun family tradition in itself.
Scrapbooking club kits can also help you to work inside themes. Some such clubs send pre-coordinated supplies according to new themes each month, including patterned papers, cardstock, ribbons, journaling prompts, stickers
No matter what theme you are currently working on, the key to keeping it fun is to remember that not every photo needs to be scrapbooked. (That’s what photo albums are for, after all.) Choose the events and photographs and stories that are particularly significant and enjoy creating lasting memories for generations to come.
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Creating scrapbooks of where we live and where we visit are very popular themes
for today’s scrapbooks.Bakersfield, with a population of over 240,000, has many photo opportunities available. The California Living Museum has more than 200 species of native California reptiles, birds, amphibians and mammals. Their gardens are designed to attract both butterflies and hummingbirds.
The Kern County Museum is on 16 acres and has over 50 exhibits depicting life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Kid City is one of their exhibits, which features the basics of any town; a library, a doctor’s office, a bank, a restaurant and more. Kids can play and learn about the different careers offered in most communities. Another exhibit, called The Black Gold: The Oil Experience is a 9600 square foot exhibit which shows the history of oil.
As you travel through Bakersfield, should you need additional scrapbook
supplies, be sure to stop by Stampin and Scrappin or The Scrapyard. You can load up on albums and papers at both locations.Are you a Buck Owens Fan? You might want to stop by the Crystal Palace Museum, which features memorabilia from over the years such as guitars, suits, album
covers and more.Just 20 miles southwest of Bakersfield, you can enjoy Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area, with water skiing, jet skiing, sailing and picnicking. I love photos that include the water.
If you want to try rafting, Kern River Tours offers experiences for people of all ages and all skill levels. Grab your camera and book a one hour rafting tour.
One final suggestion is Tule Elk State Park, 20 miles west of Bakersfield. They have a 956-acre grassland reserve which is the home of California’s rare Tule Elk.
If you are looking for additional photos to fill your album, stop by the scrapbook stores of Bakersfield and ask for a few recommendations.
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