Scrapbooking has been a part of our tradition from
a very long time. It is a means of storing all your past memories in one place.
Like an album, though much more elaborate, a scrapbook can consist of numerous
things such as photos, phrases, tiny objects and embellishments. Each page of
the scrapbook is decorated with the things that made the memory of that
particular photograph special. For example, if there’s a photo of your wedding
day that you would like to incorporate in your scrapbook, you can add a bit of
lace cut from the inside of your wedding gown, a dried flower from your wedding
day and some cut outs filled with the writings of your vows to make the page
more special. Scrapbooking is an art
that has been brought down through generations. Considered as a great past time
and a hobby, creating a scrap book used to take a lot of hard work and effort but
the end result was always something beautiful and much cherished. It was a
favorite amongst women who liked to keep journals of their daily accounts as
this way they got to add that little extra to make their book unique. By
collecting sea shells, broken jewelry, pieces of cloth etc. they were able to
create works of art that were both personal and beautiful. The market for scrapbooking grew in the 1980s as shops were opened
that offered scrapbook supplies. Over 4 million women in America alone have
taken up this hobby ever since.
Nowadays,
technology has taken over a lot of our old hobbies as more and more gadgets are
being introduced in the market. Though some people still prefer doing things
the old way, there are those that are introduced to their family tradition with
the help of technology. Digital scrapbooking is one such
thing; making the whole process a lot more easier, this format of scrapbooking
is being taken up by many youngsters as a hobby. Because everything is
connected today with the help of technology, you can now create scrapbook pages
and upload them on the internet for the whole world to see. Digital
scrapbooking provides a wide variety of options in terms of embellishments as
everything is available online. You can download whatever it is you are looking
forand paste it in your scrapbook. There are a few websites that even offer
freebies on a weekly basis, so you don’t necessarily have to buy anything to
create your masterpiece. Though it’s the new age, the vintage look has always
been a personal favorite amongst many scrap bookers. You can download textures
and materials online that can help you get your desired effect. There’s no mess
and just by learning the basics of a few softwares, you
can create wonderful memoirs of your life that are a treat to look at. Digital
scrapbooking has a lot to offer and
it’s something that even the elders can relate to. And if you want a printed
version for yourself, you can always print your layouts and create the ultimate
scrapbook.
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If
you are looking for a neat hobby to occupy your free time, give digital
scrapbooking a try. Easy
and hassle free, it will have you hooked in no time.
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