Scrapbook Page Inspiration

Something all four of these scrapbook pages have in common is there is only one spotlight photo or even no photos.  I think the “Twenty Quotes I Like” page could showcase a special favorite photo as well.  Also unique about these examples is how journal inspiring they are.  I have a personal journal of favorite quotes and it would be so awesome to include a page devoted solely to my love of special quotes.  A page devoted to meaningful quotes would reveal much about the scrapper’s personality and character.

“10 Things I Love About Being a Mom” is not only a touching tribute, but also a wonderful journal prompt.  I could see even longer responses being given with more details.  Or this could be a recurring theme in successive albums.  The spotlight photo would show changes in the scrapbooker from album to album and create a timeline theme that is consistent throughout the family albums as the years go by.

Sometimes I only have that one great shot that I want to scrapbook so the page has to be extra special--extra creative.  That’s why I love the “Seaside” page with its simplicity and minimalist beauty, yet the page is filled with a lovely memory.  This is a mostly wordless journal page with only a short caption to capture the moment concisely.

A Pinterest album page layout idea just makes me smile.  Where would I be without Pinterest?  I remember having to use bookmarks to help me relocate all the amazing stuff and things I found on the Internet.  I usually would just give up in the end.  I also had an Idea Book that had years of clippings from magazines carefully filed away.  But when I found Pinterest, “the world became my oyster.” 

Of course I would want to create a fabulous (yet simple in design) album page devoted to one of my favorite and helpful past times. This can also be a wordless journal page with just a Pinterest Board title to say it all.  As with the real Pinterest Board, choosing a catchy board cover photo is very important and draws the viewer to click on for more.

  

   

These Pinspirational album page layouts have made my priority list when I sit down to get creative with my family photos.  I hope they inspire you as well.  Please visit my “Cuttin Up” Pinterest Board to see all the wonderful ideas I have come across so far.

Heritage Albums

Here's a great Creative Memories handout I used for a scrapbooking class for heritage albums:

"Assigning Colors to Your Family Lines

Memories that are rescued from attic chests and basement boxes become even more treasured keepsakes when they find a home on an album page.  To begin your heritage album, choose a color of photo mounting paper for your mother's photos/memorabilia.  Use this color of photo mounting paper to accent pages of your mother's childhood to adulthood.  Choose another color of photo mounting paper for your father's photos/memorabilia.  Create pages of your father's childhood to adulthood using the second color of photo mounting paper.

When your parent's lives begin to intertwine (photos of their courtship or marriage) begin to use both colors of photo mounting paper."  

"Heritage Journal About...

Who in your ancestry you feel you are most like.

When and Why your ancestors immigrated.

When your ancestors were born, married, passed away, and What they did for a living.

What family traditions you carry on.

Who the family photo historian was before you.

What stories you remember hearing told.

Where the photos were taken.

What was occurring in the world at the time the photos were taken.

Who from your family has had the greatest influence on you.

What your favorite family story is.

When important family events occurred."

(Creative Memories Scrapbook Page Design and Layout Ideas, Vol. VI, 1999, p. 43)

"Wedding Journal About...

What made you fall in love?

How did your family react to news of your engagement?

Why did you decide on your wedding date?

Where did you find your dress, cake, ring, veil, etc.?

Who gave the wedding toast?

What songs were sung at the ceremony?

Where did the bride and groom first meet?

When did the newlyweds leave for their honeymoon?"

(Creative Memories Scrapbook Page Design and Layout Ideas, Vol. IV, p. 65)