How to start designing a scrapbook?

Scrapbooks, originating from Japan, are indispensable daily necessities for Japanese people. They not only have the function of reminder, but also serve as an important tool for life planning. Most of them are beautifully made, with calendars and pens, which can be used to clip some business cards, phots and pieces of paper. Different page divisions have strong organizing function, so as to meet the needs of different types. Below, I am going to share some experience in making scrapbooks.

 

 

First of all, according to our own preferences, choose a suitable notebook, color pencils, markers, scissors, washi tapes, ruler, stickers and other auxiliary tools. Here I recommand some kawaii washi tapes to you guys. Click the pictures and get more details.

Secondly, clarify the use of scrapbooks. Manage time? Plana trip, a diary or the experience? Once  the purpose is clear, we can carry on the general typesetting idea, take the entire plan of the scrapbooks into practice.

Thirdly, we can begin to draw and collect some stick figure paintings, write plans and diary or whatever we like to design our scrapbooks. Do not limit you imagination! For instance, we even can save a little bit of sand when traveling to beach, and create a pocket to store the sand. Make sure that no sand slips out and drops all over your floor. Be creative!

 

If we want to tape photos to the page, washi tapes can be perfect for adding just the right pop of color to the layout. (I advise also adhering your photo with proper adhesive to ensure it stays secure on your page). This technique is especially handy for pocket scrapbookers who may be looking to keep embellishments and bulk to a minimum. In order to collect meaningful photos, instant cameras are ridiculously helpful.

 

Designing Scrapbook is a creative way for sharing and recording memories. But as a beginner, do not have the obsessive-compulsive pursuit of perfection or be afraid of design badly. Step by step, make progress every day.