Ideas for Mini Scrapbooks - Collector's Scrapbook
A collector's scrapbook is the perfect place to record your collection, along with the memories that go with it. How wonderful would it be to inherit a collection from your grandparents, complete with a book of pictures, memories and the history and meaning of that collection.
Start today and create a treasure for your children and grandchildren. Preserve what ever it is you collect in a collector's scrapbook. Keep reading for some great ideas for doing scrapbooking.
Photography Tips
You may not have many pictures of your collection. One of the first things you may need to do is take pictures. Here are some tips for setting up your photo shoot.
- Use natural light
- Fill the frame with the object
- Use a please backdrop that isn't distracting
- Arrange items so they are best seen, use accessories to create a pleasing setting
- For large collections, group similar items together
- Shoot individual pieces that are important to you
- Photograph yourself with your collection
- Take a few photos showing how you use or display your collection
- Use macro setting to get close ups of special details
Album Ideas
Choose an album, papers and embellishments that will compliment your collection. Decide on what you want to include in your album. The following are some suggestions of things to include:
- Photos of collection
- Why you collect the items
- Where and when you acquired pieces in your collection
- Places you've visited to add to your collection
- People you've met while creating your collection
- Thoughts, memories, and interesting stories about your collection
- How you use and display your collection
- Log of items in collection, include whether it was a gift, purchase or souvenir.
You can also include information related to your collection. If you collect quilts, you could include instructions for making some of your favorite patterns. For a collection of dishes you could include recipes related to the particular type of dish. Don't forget one of the most important pieces of our collection, the collector's scrapbook containing the stories and memories. Have fun with these ideas for doing scrapbooking.
