Things You'll Need:
- Selected theme photos
- Coordinating patterned and solid papers
- Coordinating embellishments such as stickers, rubber stamps or die cuts
- Archival quality glue stick
- Scissors
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Step 1
Choose one to two photos that summarize the entire album. For example, a recent family photo is an appropriate photo to include on a family scrapbook album title page.
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Step 2
Select coordinating solid and patterned papers. Select patterned paper that adds depth and mirrors the theme as a background. Use family-themed background paper such as a father and son playing catch for a family scrapbook title page.
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Step 3
Mat the picture(s) by gluing the photo onto solid paper leaving a 1/8 inch to 1/2-inch frame around the photo. Select solid paper that provides a mat or frame for the selected photos. Identify the primary and secondary colors in the photos and mat the photo with the secondary color. For a mostly green with some red photo, mat it with a red mat. Add a personal touch with double mats and layered paper effects.
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Step 4
Pick embellishments that match the theme of the title page. Torn paper, punches, stickers and rubber stamps add a personalized aspect. To personalize a family scrapbook, add family member name to stickers like 'Dad' or 'Sister,' print family nicknames and create customized stickers with sticker-maker products. Xyron.com has a number of sticker machine options.
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Step 5
Create a scrapbook title. Use stickers or printouts to create a personalized title that captures the scrapbook's main focus. A family scrapbook title could be the family's last name spelled out in coordinating matted stickers and letter punches. Title placement can be anywhere on the page--top, bottom, horizontal, vertical or diagonal.
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Step 6
Arrange and rearrange the title page elements on the background page before gluing down the layout. Decide on a focal point--the title, photos or both.
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Step 7
Glue down the chosen layout and enjoy!
