Looking for a great family project? There is nothing more personal than a scrapbook filled with photographs that display your story with creative designs and colors. Both adults and children enjoy looking at them to learn more about their families, places they visited, or special events. Scrapbooking is like writing your own history. You can capture the essence of a special event with photographs and other trinkets like a wedding reception napkin or pressed flowers from a high school prom, decorating your page to your taste. You get to be the author and the creative mind on what your scrapbook looks like and the story it shares. Jennifer Herrington is our instructor for Cherished Memories: Introduction to Scrapbooking, and she has some helpful information for those wanting to attend this class:
In this initial class, I hope to introduce students to the basic tools needed for successful and creative scrapbooking. The four basic tools of the trade are scissors, a trimmer, a journaling pen and an adhesive! These tools will send you on your way to a successful project.
The first item is a great pair of scissors that are easily maneuverable and comfortable to hold. I prefer scissors that are lightweight and have an ergonomic handle because we use them a lot and heavy scissors can and will make your hands tired!
The second most important item is a personal trimmer. You can start out with one that is personal sized – about 5×7, but after a bit, you will realize that a larger one that will accommodate 12×12 paper might be a little better to work with. I personally use each one when I’m working! The smaller trimmer is great for trimming off the excess edges of photos and helping to draw the eye in on the main subject of the photograph. The 12×12 trimmer allows us to make decorative strips, or piece together 6×6, or 4×4 squares in colorful combinations to complement our photographs.
The third, and equally important item, is a journaling pen of archival quality. This simple instrument records our precious memories, thoughts and recollections of events and increases the importance of the photograph. I prefer to use a black journaling pen because it usually goes with almost anything I’m working on!
The last item is a great adhesive, which is necessary for putting your page design together. There are many types out there and it’s important to use the right one for the job. When using pictures, you may decide to use mounting squares that have adhesive on both sides. If you want extra paper embellishments or paper piecing, a good glue stick always saves the day. I am also a big fan of the “never-ending” roll of clear adhesive. Tombow makes a great refillable one!
Columbus has many wonderful places to shop for supplies. I use JoAnn Fabric and Crafts, Hobby Lobby, and Michaels when I shop around town. Students will have the opportunity to go on a field trip to compare and buy scrapbooking tools. Everyone’s budget can and will be accommodated. Scrapbooking doesn’t have to be expensive as long as you know where to shop! Online shops such as Creative Memories, is also great place to find quality supplies.
If you want to preserve your memories in an artistic storyline, visit ColumbusState.edu/CE or call 706.507.8070 for class registration.
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