There is
nothing I can stress more than the importance of keeping memories
alive through scrapbooks. It is an invaluable investment in you
and your family. From generation to generation, you'll leave a legacy
of love.
Give some thought
to the following: What makes up your family history? What are the
elements of your personal history? Consider the following when thinking
of the importance of carrying on your legacy. This is also a good
place to start in planning your scrapbooks.
 You
as a baby! What was going on in the world at that time? (The internet
will serve as a great source for historical events and timelines.)
Your childhood
and memories of growing up.
Your school years
including sports, extracurricular activities, awards, teachers,
various school you've attended, playmates and special friends.
Vacations you've
taken.
Holidays celebrated
including birthdays, religious celebrations, etc.
Siblings of course!
And grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles and any other special people
in your life as you were growing up.
Weddings, anniversaries
and other milestones celebrated.
How you met your
spouse from courting days to marriage.
Plans, goals and
dreams for the future.
From generation to generation, you'll live forever in the heart
of those who enjoy your scrapbook.
What
size scrapbook should I use?
Should
I use 12 x 12, 9 x 9 or 6 x 6? For some of us, choosing our scrapbook
size can be a dilemma. I've found that the 12x12 size is a little
more comfortable to work with. You have plenty of room, not only
for your photographs but also for journaling and adding stamped
designs that help tell the story. You'll find you have plenty of
room to incorporate lots of background & texture paper for added
color, character and pizzazz! On the flip side, some of you will
find all that space overwhelming. If you're undecided, give each
sizes a try. See what's most comfortable for you.
6x6 Exclusive
Scrapbooks
For scrapbook
simplicity, my very favorite album is our special 6x6 My Legacy®
album. This wonderful little scrapbook can be your ticket to the
start of a whole new concept in scrapbooking! Quick and easy to
complete while “weaving” memories throughout, these beautiful scrapbooks
are a treasured gift to create as well as to give away. Consider
the following themes for your 6x6 scrapbook:
*100
Memories That Make Me Smile
*Happy Days
*The Seasons of our Family
*The School of Life
*My Big Book of Friends
*Cookin’ Up Memories |
Can
you see the endless possibilities of these wonderful scrapbook concepts?
Creating a 6x6 Weekend Treasure requires no more than a 6x6 My Legacy®
scrapbook, cardstock, Memory Protectors®, your favorite Close To
My Heart® Exclusive Inks™, My Acrylic® stamps and our exclusive
background & texture papers. Oh yes, and don’t forget your favorite
photos! What a great start to creating something lasting and oh,
so worthwhile. Why not get started TODAY!
RUBBERSTAMPS
AND SCRAPBOOKS
Many people will
ask "Can I use rubberstamps in my scrapbooks?" The answer is a resounding
YES!! You can create beautiful, loving scrapbooks with the use of
Close To My Heart® rubber stamps. Our Close To My Heart scrapbooking
line provides you with acid-free, fade proof, photo-safe, lignin
free, and archival safe products.
Now is the perfect time to take those photos you've just picked
up and display them in a beautiful Close To My Heart® My Legacy®
scrapbook album. Here are some answers to frequently-asked questions
about rubberstamping in your scrapbooks:
Q:
Is it safe to use stamps in a scrapbook?
A: Absolutely! Stamping in scrapbooks has
been done successfully for years. The Stamp Advantage:
| My
Acrylixtm stamps provide versatility that
is not available with pre-made papers, clip art, die-cuts, software
or stickers. You can stamp your image on any color of paper,
at any time and in any place. And the best part? With My Acrylixtm,
you can see precisely where to place your image every time! |
| Stamps
allow you the freedom of arranging a page around your pictures
instead of having to arrange your pictures around a page. |
| Every
image can be used in a variety of different themes and looks.
This means that every stamp you buy is an investment that can
be used over and over again on endless pages and projects. |
Your pages will
be the perfect reflection of you and your tastes as you select your
favorite designs and color them to best suit your layout! Stamping
in your scrapbook allows your creativity to flourish and when you
use acid-free Close To My Heart® products.
Q: Why is it important to use acid-free
products?
A: Time and an acidic photo album are the
biggest enemies to your photographs. Acid weakens paper and causes
the accelerated deterioration of photographs (such as discoloration,
fading, or yellowing) as it migrates from the paper to the photo
attached to it. As a result, papers that are high in acid, like
newsprint, become brittle and yellow and have a very short life
span. Preserve your family memories and precious photographs for
future generations by carefully selecting the types of products
(papers, ink, glues, etc.) you are using in your album.
Q: Why are page protectors important?
A: Your photos are extremely delicate, and often irreplaceable,
treasures. By simply flipping through your photographs, you are
subjecting them to a number of highly destructive culprits. After
taking special care to surround your pictures with photo-safe materials,
would you want to risk damage from messy fingerprints and dust?
Besides keeping pictures safe from harmful environmental elements,
a page protector also prevents abrasion from occurring when pages
rub together. They also shield your memories from migrating acid.
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