NWR - Scrapbooking

In lieu of parents albums, I have decided that I want to make both sets of parents scrapbooks of the wedding. (I think) it will save me some $$, and, I wanted to be able to make something more personal for them.

So, last weekend I went to Michaels and spent $89 on some scrapbooking supplies.

In order to practice I have decided to scrapbook some pics from our Vegas trips!

Does anyone scrapbook? Any advice you can give me?? I have no idea what I am doing.

So far, I have purchased those little sticker-like things that are Casino themed, a cute scissor, a book and paper. Anything else I need?

TIA!

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I started one for FH that I plan to add to last sept. I was going to do the saem thing, for parents albums, but with what my photographer charges for them it worked out better to fet them through Mark.

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I used to scrapbook a whole bunch, but I've been kind of lax lately since I've been super busy. It sounds like you have the basic supplies that you need though. You can always go through magazines and cut out Vegas themed things. I also have a few pair of those scissors that cut wavy lines, or zig zag lines, those are fun to use. I also use hole punchers that come in shapes too, that makes it really easy to cut out small figures. They have all that stuff at Michael's if youre feeling especially crafty. But just have fun and let your creative side take over!

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Thanks! It is something I definitely want to get into. I'm not crafty - AT ALL - but, I think this will be fun and relatively easy!

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i definately suggest getting a set of the cool scissors that have zig zag or rounded edges. they are a very simple way to spice up any scrap book.

also, differant backgrounds are fun too.

basically, if you walk down the scrapbook aisles you'll get tons of ideas.

i think a really great touch is to include a lot of non photo items. like airplane tickets, matchbooks, stuff like that.
since it's a vegas theme you could put playing cards in it too!

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I LOVE to scrapbook. Here are some pictures from an 8 x 8 album I made for FH's sister's (one of my Bm's) sweet 16... we are going to disney in August for her b-day celebration.

hold on I have to re-size

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here are some more!

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That is soooo adorable!!! I love it!!!

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i love to scarobook! i deff recomend getting a paper cutter. the scissors are great but i can`t cut a straight line to save my life so i got a cutter that has the ruler and such right on it to make sure you are perfectly even. i love to get the pop up looking little things too and use glue dots to make your pics pop up too. just gives it a little 3d effect. have fun!!! and you can get anything you could want or need in ac moore and michales.

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Amanda... that is such a great idea. It is way more personal and they will both love it!!

My mom does scrapbooking and I think she gets her supplies from an online warehouse... might be worth checking out.

good luck!!

PS, I'm addicted to this site!!!

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Ok,,, and the last few.. Then I will stop I promise!~
All the empty spots are for her to pic her own pics in.

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Hey Danielle!! LOL - let me know the site your mom uses!!!

Welcome to the addiction!!!

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Amanda there is another '08 bride that is doing,,, MINI scrapbooks as favors for the wedding! I think that is awsome. I was thinking about going and doing that too... But it is alot of work!

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ahhhhhhhhh i scrap book too and i loooove it but let me tell you it can be VERY EXPENSIVE!!!!

let me get some pics. i just made a baby book and its my best one so far!!!!

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YAY!!! post more pics!! it is soo fun!

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ok here we go... this is the baby i made the book for its also empty like kims so that his mommy could add all her own pics!
this is john and my FSIL! (he likes her boobies!!)

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front thats not the baby in the middle she can put a pic of him there!

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This page was my fav. all the little windows open and you can put inside what it says like hospital bracelet, lock of hair, first tooth ect.

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I love scrapping.. I have done a bunch of books.. I will try to take some pics this weekend

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I love this kind of stuff! I make my own books for FH every Valentines day. If you look through some books on bookmaking you can find some really cute ideas!
Check these out...

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oops my pics must've been too big-- let me try again....

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Here's another...it was a coin book in a box...

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This one was really easy...you just attach the envelope flap to the front of another envelope and then accordian fold the whole thing together...

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I made a couple of scrapbooks and I'm not that crafty either but what I did to save money was printed out some clip art pictures and glued them to the pages, through the plastic they look just like stickers..I know it sounds kinda cheesy but it saved me a lot of $$

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vegas scrapbook is a great practice!!!
i usually keep "guides" that are given away in the airport or touristy stations. if you didn't do that, order a free guide in vegas.com (i think!). i cut out pictures from the guide to add as background or borders. if you have tickets from a show, you can add that too.

you can add the date or write something special about that trip or picture.

you can also use ribbons and buttons.

if you find sayings that describes your trip from a magazine, you can cut that out too!

have fun!