Photographs, printed media, and artworks are one the best ways of preserving memories and family history. All these pieces when mixed and matched together can transform a simple photo album into a creative and exciting storybook. This storytelling through the use of photos and other craft supplies is called scrapbooking. This activity is one of the hobbies enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
Scrapbooking is a hobby which started 150 years ago. However, scrapbooks have been around since the 15th century which was back then known as commonplace books. These books compiled different information such as recipes, quotations, letters, poems and more with each of them unique to its creator's particular interests. This led to the creation of friendship albums in the 16th century which contain local memorabilia including coats of arms or works of art commissioned by local artisans. By the 1800s, photography became very popular which started the incorporation of photographs and other craft supplies to scrapbooks which continues to this day.
As was aforementioned, scrapbooking is a craft enjoyed by both kids and adults. However, despite the popularity of said hobby, it is a not very easy task. One should exercise patience and allot time to complete a book. The size and binding of the scrapbook are the first two important things that should be decided before starting said craft. Identifying these properties of the book would allow one to identify the appropriate craft supplies that will be necessary to complete the scrapbook. There are four types of binding scrapbooking hobbyists may choose from. First among these is the post bound. This type of binding features a 12-page book with finished pages loaded into the page protectors from the opening located at the top. Also, this type of binding, which is also considered the most common, is 12-by-12 inches in size.
Strap hinge, three ring album, and book bound are the three other types of binding scrapbooking hobbyists may choose from. A strap hinge is characterized by staples that hold the plastic straps in place while a three ring album features three ring notebooks that allow one to add and remove pages. Lastly, in order to secure the page protectors together, book bound scrapbooks have a binding that is glued together and resembles a standard hardcover book.
The types of craft supplies and materials that will be used to complete the scrapbook are the next items that should be decided after identifying the book's size and binding. Hobbyists may elect from a wide array of craft supplies which to use depending on their book's theme. Scrapbook papers such as card stocks and vellums are among the most important craft supplies. These supplies are available in the market in a variety of sizes, prints, colors, patterns, and textures. Scrapbook embellishments such as colored fabrics, paints, pompoms, glitters, and bells are also among the supplies creators of scrapbooks should consider to purchase before creating their scrapbooks. Most importantly, the words and photographs that will be collected in the scrapbook should be gathered beforehand.
Scrapbooking is a rewarding hobby that will help you keep memories that will last a lifetime. it is also a way to showcase ones own artistic and unique style.
Scrapbooking is a hobby which started 150 years ago. However, scrapbooks have been around since the 15th century which was back then known as commonplace books. These books compiled different information such as recipes, quotations, letters, poems and more with each of them unique to its creator's particular interests. This led to the creation of friendship albums in the 16th century which contain local memorabilia including coats of arms or works of art commissioned by local artisans. By the 1800s, photography became very popular which started the incorporation of photographs and other craft supplies to scrapbooks which continues to this day.
As was aforementioned, scrapbooking is a craft enjoyed by both kids and adults. However, despite the popularity of said hobby, it is a not very easy task. One should exercise patience and allot time to complete a book. The size and binding of the scrapbook are the first two important things that should be decided before starting said craft. Identifying these properties of the book would allow one to identify the appropriate craft supplies that will be necessary to complete the scrapbook. There are four types of binding scrapbooking hobbyists may choose from. First among these is the post bound. This type of binding features a 12-page book with finished pages loaded into the page protectors from the opening located at the top. Also, this type of binding, which is also considered the most common, is 12-by-12 inches in size.
Strap hinge, three ring album, and book bound are the three other types of binding scrapbooking hobbyists may choose from. A strap hinge is characterized by staples that hold the plastic straps in place while a three ring album features three ring notebooks that allow one to add and remove pages. Lastly, in order to secure the page protectors together, book bound scrapbooks have a binding that is glued together and resembles a standard hardcover book.
The types of craft supplies and materials that will be used to complete the scrapbook are the next items that should be decided after identifying the book's size and binding. Hobbyists may elect from a wide array of craft supplies which to use depending on their book's theme. Scrapbook papers such as card stocks and vellums are among the most important craft supplies. These supplies are available in the market in a variety of sizes, prints, colors, patterns, and textures. Scrapbook embellishments such as colored fabrics, paints, pompoms, glitters, and bells are also among the supplies creators of scrapbooks should consider to purchase before creating their scrapbooks. Most importantly, the words and photographs that will be collected in the scrapbook should be gathered beforehand.
Scrapbooking is a rewarding hobby that will help you keep memories that will last a lifetime. it is also a way to showcase ones own artistic and unique style.
About the Author:
Arts and crafts are a hobby enjoyed by Renee Cross from Germany. She usually purchases craft supplies ("Bastelbedarf" in German) online and in specialty shops worldwide.
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