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Craft Corner: Has anyone done an engagement to wedding scrapbook?

Original post by Sonicstef

I have a lot of 'stuff' that I would like to put together in a scrapbook - things like photos of the day we got engaged, photos of my shower, fabric scraps, the note from the president, our photo in the times, stuff like that...
so Im wondering if anyone has ever done anything like that before.

Im thinking of using a book like this:


Kolo Newport Album

and mimicking real scrapbook layouts in Photoshop on my PC with words and photos and spaces to glue fabric and cards to using this ink jet refill paper:

Inkjet Refills

So far I can do pages about:
- Day we got engaged
- Bridal Shower
- Bridesmaid Luncheon
- Finding 'the' dress
- Wedding Day

So I need some suggestions help on the following:

a) What else can I include? I'd like to make the book sort of like a journey from engagement to honeymoon but Im not sure what else I can put in there.

b) I need some elegant layouts I can use as inspiration, so please post if you have done one or have seen one.
Sonicstef Posted:

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Alina: Those are awesome ideas - too bad I didnt think of that myself when I had the chance!! Now my hair is different so I cant even fake it!!

Susan: Im so SHOCKED you have a scrapbooking magazine. I know you are a paper **** just like me - but I never thought you would be a scrapbooker :D
Claud2001 Posted:

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Stef, what did you do to your hair? Is it much different than when we saw you at the GTG? Post a pic!
alina Posted:

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Stef, your hair at the GTG was pretty similar to the wedding, just shorter, no?

And it was all up for the wedding, so nobody would know the real lenghth, I say go for it...
Sonicstef Posted:

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Same as the GTG but pretty different from wedding hair. Its about 6-8 inches shorter, a different color (much more brown than blond) and I have bangs!!

Even though it wouldnt be a glaring difference - it would really stand out to me and Luke - and since thats really the only people who are going to look at this thing... seems sort of weird.

alina Posted:

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Ok, never mind then...

Teri Posted:

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My bridesmaid gave me a scapbook as part of her shower gift - it's cute, it has a bride and groom on the front. But when I have time to create mine, it will literally be a scrapbook, and not much of computer graphics. Mainly receipts and stubs, my STD magnet, RD invite, print outs of digital pics from friends, and memories from Hawaii. I'll have to research a few mags before I start now!

That's still a few projects away though - I first have to put all of my wedding proofs and amateur photos in an album before they're ruined!

Question though - my scrapbook is made of thick paper - how should I attach all of these pictures and things? Hot glue, or something else?
Lisa Rose Posted:

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no hot glue...always used acid free archival glue...you can buy it in Michaels in the scrapbooking isle! there are many different types but as long as it is acid free you will be ok then!
Teri Posted:

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great, yet another reason to head over to Michaels for my weekly fix

Thanks!
Sassyz75 Posted:

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I use the 3M photomount spray...

karen32 Posted:

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Can I join in on this? I have a bunch of engagement cards and notes that I wanted to organize, but I've never scrapbooked before. Is Michael's the best place to get supplies??

michele31 Posted:

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In the Stony Brook Lowe's shopping center there is a new scrapbook store. I haven't been inside yet though.

And everyone is welcome to join our craft corner.
karen32 Posted:

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Thanks!!! I may have to take a drive out to Stony Brook!!!!

Sonicstef Posted:

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Bumping because I still need ideas
ChristineC68 Posted:

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Here are a couple scrapbooking sites online with galleries that may help:

lifetimemoments.com

twopeasinabucket.com

Lisa Rose Posted:

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I know the ladies that run the scrapbook storei n Stoneybrook and they are wonderful!! There is also a big store in Farminville on Portion road ythat has soooooooo much stuff. Then there is the store in East Islip. I havent been there lately but I think they redid the whole thing!!

Good Luck!!
Sonicstef Posted:

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Thanks! Particularily that last one has a whole section to PC only layouts!!

Storing these here for safe keeping:




stacedz Posted:

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LOVE the idea of the PC scrapbook Stef...scanning the pics in and putting titles, quotes, different fonts, graphics...great idea.

Sonicstef Posted:

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More:




I hope you mommies out there are taking notes...the baby layouts are just adorable!



Claud2001 Posted:

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Oh, gosh...those are simply beautiful!

Teri Posted:

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wow - those are so amazing! I wish I had a color printer at home to do this for myself

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