In 2025 we all seem to live through our phones, taking pictures and videoing
everything in attempt to capture the memories and feelings associated with these
moments. For the most part these pictures remain unpublished, locked away in our
camera roll, with the lucky few being published on social media. However, through
scrapbooking these moments can become tactile and as a result, even more
sentimental. Whether its physical or digital scrapbooking that takes your fancy, it’s
definitely a hobby I’d urge you to begin.
Follow this advice to gain the most out of your scrapbooking experience!
Getting started
- Choose a Theme – Ask yourself the question, are you going to focus on a
particular event, holiday, year in your life? - Organise your Photos – Sort through your photos ahead of scrapbooking, it
helps to avoid repeat pictures and ensures all your favourite photos get a
feature. - Gather your Materials – Whether it’s stickers, keepsakes, patterned papers or
various embellishments, gathering all your items together helps you to begin
visualising your scrapbook. - Pick a Colour Scheme – Choose colours that compliment your photographs
and focus on décor that creates a cohesive look between the pages.
Design and Layout - Start with a Single Page – Committing to completing an entire scrapbook can
seem daunting, start with a single page and see how you go. - Layering – The most aesthetic scrapbooking pages use a variety of different
materials: photos, paper types and decorative items like receipts and cinema
tickets. Take the time to plan out your pages before committing. - Focal Points – Keep some pages more minimalist, with focus on a single
photograph. This will really help to tie together the pages and prevent them
from looking overcrowded.
Journaling - Captions – Add captions, funny anecdotes or descriptions below images. This
helps personalise the scrapbook and will often act as a reminder of core
memories. - Handwritten Notes – If the scrapbook is a gift, why not add a handwritten note
to the recipient. This adds that extra personal touch, making the gift extra
meaningful.
Final Touches - Seal Fragile Embellishments – Ensure added detail are properly attached to
the pages before finishing. - Store Properly – Keep the scrapbook in a cool, dry place and away from direct
sunlight to avoid damage to the pages. - Take Photos of your pages – Digital backups are always handy in case of
damage to the book, they will also look great to post on social media. - Enjoy – Scrapbooks are not about perfection as each scrapbooker will have a
different style. From maximalism to minimalism, enjoy the process of creating
new ways to store memories.
Although I love crafting and creating physical scrapbooks after meaningful trips or
commemorating years in my life, it’s not for everyone. Instead, people can turn to
digital forms of scrapbooking, in the forms of apps like Pinterest. Not only can you
create scrapbooks and mood boards from your own photos and memories, but you
can also use other people’s photos that fit the aesthetic. Pinterest is also a great
source of inspiration for your own scrapbooking pages so definitely search through
the millions of inspiration photos.
So, grab your photos, memorable items, scissors and glue and start scrapbooking!
Looking back in years to come, you will never regret creating these physical
embodiments of your memories.