Journaling is one of the most important elements for a scrapbooking page. Yet, it tends to be the most neglected. How often have you created a beautiful page layout and put the page aside to complete the journaling later? After completing another ten layouts, you have a stack of pages waiting for your journal blocks to be completed - the who, what, where, how and when. Journaling doesn't have to be difficult or time consuming. Consider these fast journaling ideas, and complete your pages in no time.
Use your own handwriting. You may not have perfect handwriting, or you may not think it is not attractive enough for your scrapbook. Handwriting adds a personal element to a page that will mean a lot when future generations see your album. Haven't you kept your child's handwritten Mother's Day cards, even with the messy writing and misspellings? Of course, you have. Even the most creative computer font can't hold that kind of sentimental value.
Bullet the details. Instead of trying to write a full narrative of the event you are scrapbooking, use short bullets to tell the story. Remember the details in the who, what, where, how and when, but make them short and sweet.
Create a list. If bullets aren't quick enough, forget the sentences. Just make a list. Perhaps, you could list all the reasons you love that picture or all the people who attended the event.
List the agenda. This works well for long events, like a vacation. Write out your agenda for the trip and include that in a journaling block. You could use an agenda for a graduation or a wedding as well. Give the times and list each activity for that special day.
Write a letter. Open with "Dear" and end with "Love." Write a letter to the person in the photo on your page. Tell your child what your hopes and dreams are for her, or thank your mother for all she's done for you.
Journaling doesn't have to be a challenge. With some creativity, you can make your journaling blocks more meaningful while you are documenting your memories. Don't wait until you forget the details. Pick up that stack of layouts waiting for your journaling, and try one of these ideas to complete those pages and get them into your album today.
| Christine Perry is an avid scrapbooker and has over 10 years of scrapbooking experience. Her favorite scrapbooking subjects are her reluctant teenagers. She invites you to her website, http://www.intoscrapbooking.com for more scrapbooking ideas and how to use scrapbooking page layout sketches. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Christine_Perry |
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