DIY Scrapbooks

DIY Scrapbooks Project

Anyone can grab a scrapbook of the shelf of a craft store and fill it with photographs. A truly talented scrapbooker can create an entire scrapbook album. This crafty option can be less expensive and will leave you with a greater sense of accomplishment. Make a customized scrapbook unlike any other. You can select the exact size, coloring and style of your book full of memories. Impress your friends and family with a one-of-a-kind scrapbook.

Things You'll Need

• Chipboard album
• Paint
• Sponge Brush
• Scrapbook paper
• Double sided scrapbook tape or a hot glue gun
• Scrapbook scissors
• Photographs or embellishments
• Large shower curtain rings or wire rings
• Ribbon or lace

Instructions

• Paint each page of a chipboard album found at a scrapbook supplies or craft store with a sponge brush. Allow each page to dry. Keep in mind you will need to allow one side of each page to dry before painting the other side.
• Add any background pieces of decorative scrapbook paper in the colors and designs of your choice to the pages of the chipboard. use double sided scrapbook tape or a hot glue gun along the edges. You can cut the paper to fit the chipboard completely or cut any size or shape. Use scrapbook scissors for textured edges.
• Attach photographs, stickers, ribbon, gemstones or other embellishments to the scrapbook paper or chipboard with the use of a hot glue gun or double-sided tape.
• Bind the pages of your chipboard together by putting large shower curtain rings or wire rings through the pre-drilled holes along one edge of the chipboard.
• Tie ribbon or lace around each of the rings used for binding.