Scrapbooking

As I sit on my bed, with nothing to do, my mind is suddenly filled.   What can I do with all my JUNK?   I search in old dusty boxes, underneath my bed, in my closet and take a look at old picture frames, memories that have been sitting aside for years.   What can I do to make it all come together?   As I think, look around, and think again, I say quietly to myself, "Why don't I create a scrapbook?"   Scrapbooking is a great way to preserve memories and pass them down in a creative and unique way.
When a person thinks of scrapbooking, what do they think?   I think of all the pictures and memorabilia that I have saved to create a portrait of my life which I can cherish forever.   Scrapbooking is more than making cute pages.   Scrapbooking is a unique craft and strange hobby that is rapidly changing ("What").   One wants to make sure all the photos in the scrapbook are safe and won't be destroyed.   As the science of photography is changing, the life of the pictures is being increased, as long as all the safe materials are being used and precautions are taken in what they are doing and how it is being done ("What").
Scrapbooking can capture the special people and events we encounter in life.   Many people like to take pictures of family traditions, favorite things and accomplishments (Braun 11).   When creating a scrapbook, a person is able to pass down memories from when they were younger.   Scrapbooking is a creative way to relax and have fun.   Scrapbooking has become popular over the years because people are able to create something that will last forever.   Many people want to transform their old photo albums into scrapbooks because there is more room for creativity (Brown).   But a person has to remember that scrapbooking can become costly and very time consuming.
The first thing to consider before creating a scrapbook is to gather all of the information to include.   Doing this will cause less hassle when creating pages and will allow for more time in doing so.... [continues]

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