Scrapbooking For Children: 8 Top Tips For Scrapbooking With Kids by Christine Perry
Do you love the thought of scrapbooking for kids but don’t know how to get started? Many scrapbookers would love to scrapbook with their kids but are not sure what supplies to offer or how to keep things from getting disorganized or too messy. Do you just open your scrapbooking stash to your kids and let them choose what they want to use or should there be rules to scrapbooking for kids? Here are some top tips for scrapbooking with children.
1. Keep scrapbooking for kids fun and relaxed. Let go of the idea that all pages need to be perfect. For children, it’s all about the process and working with the materials, not the product or end result.
2. Designate certain materials for your kids to use when scrapbooking. Scrapbook supplies are expensive, and you may have embellishments or paper you purchased just for a specific album, like Disney World stickers for last summer’s vacation pictures. Don’t just let your children have complete access to your supplies. Assemble the papers and materials you would like them to use, and keep them separate from your supplies.
3. Scrapbooking for children should be age appropriate. This applies specifically to scrapbooking tools. Your child may be old enough to use scissors, but some of the specially-designed cutting systems for scrapbooking can be too dangerous for young children. Look over your tools carefully, and consider whether or not your children are old enough to use these tools according the manufacturer’s instructions. Carefully explain the safety precautions. For example, when using an eyelet setter, always use a mat under the paper to protect your work surface.
4. Have photos that interest your children available for scrapbooking. Scrapbooking for kids is more fun when they are working with photos that include them. Does your daughter love stuffed animals? Let her do a whole album with pictures of her stuffed animal collection.
5. Use duplicate photos when scrapbooking for children. Then, let them use the photograph any way they wish. You still have an original for your scrapbooks.
6. Scrapbooking for children should always include journaling. Have your children use their own handwriting. They should sign and date the page as well. The photographs on the page may be from a different time period, but by signing and dating the page you can later see how old they were when they designed the page. You may need to give your children journaling prompts, but for most children, let them express their own thoughts and feelings on the page layout.
7. Keep scrapbooking supplies for children organized. Store supplies for scrapbooking with your kids in separate bins and encourage your children to keep them organized and sorted for their next scrapbook project.
8. Teach your children scrapbooking techniques. Again, consider the ages and artistic abilities of your kids. Simple scrapbooking techniques like paper tearing and matting are easy for most children to learn. Older children might enjoy rubber stamping or embossing on their page layouts.
Scrapbooking for kids is a fun and exciting hobby for families. It’s a fantastic opportunity for quality time with your children. Follow these tips and schedule some time for scrapbooking with your kids today.
About the Author
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 information on scrapbooking theme paper.
Scrapbook Haul – Aug 8, 2009
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Walt Disney World Scrapbook Die Cut (Where dreams come true) $3.24 |
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2007 WALT DISNEY WORLD Sticker Mickey Donald Goofey NIP $0.99 |
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game part MICKEY MOUSE Monopoly property trading cards replacement $4.24 |
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MICKEY MOUSE ADHESIVE BOTTLE CAPS Disney EK SUCCESS JOLEE’S, Disneyland World $2.99 |
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DISNEY THEME PARK STICKERS Scrapbooking World Mickey $2.00 |
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PENGUIN SCRAPBOOK BRADS -SEA WORLD ARTIC DISNEY ZOO!!!! $1.49 |
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NEW Disneyland Resort Walt Disney World Photo Album Scrapbooking $10.00 |
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Scrapbook Disney IT’S A SMALL WORLD STICKERS 3-D EK SUCCESS *FREE SH $2.99 |
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Walt Disney World Princess Scrapbook Album New + Extras! $24.99 |
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Walt Disney World 2007 Scrapbooking Starter Kit $10.00 |
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MICKEY MOUSE Dimensional Stickers DISNEY EK SUCCESS JOLEE’S, Disneyland World $2.99 |
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DONALD DUCK Dimensional Stickers DISNEY EK SUCCESS JOLEE’S, Disneyland World $2.99 |
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Disney Scrapbook Pages 2 Page 12×12 Layout Premade Pages It’s A Small World $9.99 |
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Disney pins – Disney Store – It’s aSmall World – COMPLETE – 10 pins & tin $60.00 |
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JOLEE’S DISNEY ITS A SMALL WORLD 3D STICKER EMBELLISH $1.99 |
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FIREWORKS MICKEY Dimensional Stickers DISNEY EK SUCCESS JOLEE’S Disneyland World $2.99 |
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~CAPTAIN HOOK~ Stickers DISNEY EK SUCCESS JOLEE’S Disneyland World PETER PAN $2.99 |
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BASHFUL Dimension Stickers DISNEY EK SUCCESS JOLEE’S BOUTIQUE, Disneyland World $2.99 |
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BAMBI Dimension Stickers DISNEY EK SUCCESS JOLEE’S Disneyland World THUMPER deer $2.99 |
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MICKEY & FRIENDS Dimension Stickers DISNEY EK SUCCESS JOLEE’S, Disneyland World $2.99 |
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MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE 3-D Dimension Stickers DISNEY EK SUCCESS JOLEE’S; World $2.69 |
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Orlando Scrapbooking Title – 12×12 Disney World, Sea World, Mickey Mouse $4.25 |
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Paper Wizard – Disney and Sea World – Die Cuts – Splash Zone $6.99 |
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Lots of NEW Jolee’s Boutique Jolees title wave stickers Disney Christmas Jollees $1.99 |
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DISNEY World photo pictures on CD scrapbooking paper piecing includes Christmas $9.99 |
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game part Monopoly Electronic Banking property trading cards replacement $4.24 |
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3-D DISNEY Paper Piecing/Scrapbooking/ DISNEY WORLD Title~Handmade Artwork $7.53 |
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Paper Piecing/Scrapbooking HANDMADE~We’re Going To DISNEY WORLD Poem + Die Cuts $2.50 |
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DISNEY WORLD MICKEY page topper laser die cuts NEW 2 pk $0.79 |
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NEW OFFICIAL WALT DISNEY WORLD MICKEY VACATION TRIP SCRAPBOOK 12.75″ X 13.75″ $39.99 |
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MICKEY MOUSE Stickers DISNEY SANDYLION; Disneyland World Cruise Magic Kingdom $2.49 |
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PINOCCHIO ~WISHES DO COME TRUE~ title stickers DISNEY JOLEE’S Disneyland World $2.49 |
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Disney The World of Cars 3D & Moving Picture Stickers $3.53 |
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Disney World TINKER BELL Fairy Scrapbook Stickers $7.00 |
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CREATIVE IMAGINATIONS MAGIC DISNEY WORLD SCRAPBOOK KIT $11.99 |
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LOT of 2 ~PETER PAN~ Stickers DISNEY EK SUCCESS JOLEE’S, Disneyland World Cruise $5.79 |
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NIP DISNEY WORLD PRINCESS COLLECTION SCRAPBOOKING KIT $18.00 |
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Disney Its a Small World SO NICE NIP L@@K nice! $3.99 |
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game part Here & Now monopoly property trading cards replacement $4.24 |
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Disney World Disneyland Premade Scrapbook Pages 12×12 $19.99 |
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NIP DISNEY WORLD DISNEYLAND MICKEY MOUSE SCRAPBOOK SCRAPBOOKING STICKERS SET $11.77 |
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Disney World Scrapbook Stickers Magic Kingdom 6 Sheets! $9.00 |
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Ek DISNEY 3D SCRAPBOOK STICKERS “Its A Small World” $2.49 |
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(12) DOLPHIN BRADS Disney World Animal Water Ocean $3 S/H ANY SIZE ORDER! $3.99 |
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Walt Disney World Where the Party Never Ends 2005 Scrapbook Starter Kit- NEW $40.00 |
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Jolees Boutique~Disney SNOW WHITE REFLECTION~Princess~Dress~Land~World~$.50 Ship $2.25 |
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Disney World PRINCESS Scrapbook Stickers Magic Kingdom $3.50 |
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MICKEY MINNIE MOUSE Walt Disney World Template ** NEW * $10.95 |
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Jolees Boutique~Disney~Large CASTLE~Princess~Land~World~Tinkerbell~$.50 Ship $2.75 |
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EK Success Disney Stickers-Mickey, Cars, Princess etc. $4.29 |
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EK Success~Disney~Tangled RAPUNZEL~Characters~Land~World~Princess~$.50 Ship $1.30 |
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RETIRED PIRATE SHIP MAP DISNEY SEA WORLD SCRAPBOOK KIT! $5.99 |
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DISNEY 3D STIX ITS SMALL WORLD Papercraft, Scrapbooking (Source Book) $22.49 DISNEY 3D STIX ITS SMALL WORLD. EK SUCCESS Jolees Disney 3-D Stickers… |
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Sandylion Disney Stickers/Borders Packaged, Mickey and Friends $1.18 SANDYLION-These stickers make a memorable moment even more special. Great for decorating invitations stationery gift bags place cards and picture frames. Acid free. Lignin free. Sheet size: 12×5.5… |
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Sandylion Disney Stickers/Borders Packaged, Amusement Park Rides $1.48 SANDYLION-These stickers make a memorable moment even more special. Great for decorating invitations stationery gift bags place cards and picture frames. Acid free. Lignin free. Sheet size: 12×5.5… |
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2011 Walt Disney World Mini Scrapbook Kit $27.12 Your child can create their first scrapbook or continue their existing scrap booking hobby with this 2011 scrapbook kit featuring Mickey Goofy Buzz Minnie and Pluto and more. 15 pages of 8″ x 8″ paper and 15 sheet protectors Photo safe Acid and PVC free… |
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The Big Idea Book of Disney Memories (Creating Keepsakes Scrapbooking Magazine) $79.99 … |
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Walt Disney World Capture the Magic Scrapbooking Kit (Disney Characters Graduate) Walt Disney Scrapbooking Kit Pages – Disney Characters Graduate 2004 – DISCONTINUED Collectable – Kit Contains: 1 Sticker Sheet (12″ x 12″) – 6 Designed Paper Sheets – 4 Solid Color Paper Sheets (12″ x 12″) – 3 Sheets of Adhesive-Backed Shapes – 4 Paper Frames – 1 Sheet of Border Stickers. – You can make 6-8 pages with this kit! All components are acid-free and lignin-free…. |
