Scrapbook

Let's face it, with five people in my family and many cousins, uncles, aunts, nephews and long lost second twice-removed, I could spend the rest of my life scrapbook pages birthday. And some days it feels like I have! The idea to create a page about a celebration birthday is enough to make me long for a big snowstorm, just so I'll have something about album!

But once I started to think outside the box, I realized there are some new ways of approaching the subject of anniversaries that make scrapbooking not only ho-hum, but really fun. Here are a handful of unique and creative scrapbooking ideas to tackle the next anniversary of your family:

1. The overview. Instead of creating a page for each family member take a photo of each person on his birthday, and then make a bet page that includes all the photos. Bonus points if you catch all in the same pose, clothing (such as pajamas or a silly party hat), or action (Blowing the candles, etc.).

2. The annual check-up. You know how the nurse takes your blood pressure, weight and temperature (!!), every time you go to the doctor's office, even for a splinter? You can do the same thing on your layouts birthday (no, does not save any weight! Ack!). But instead of biometrics, note any other important information such as best friend, favorite food, quote Preferably, etc. Even small grandchildren can share their answers – as can the family dog, with the help!

3. Preparation. Sometimes, the revelation and enjoyment of most stories and pictures are those taken before the festivities begin. Capture mom frosting on the birthday cake, Joe's brother wrapping gifts in newspaper and masking tape, and Dad hanging banners to decorate for the party. You will recall that cake was ate and presents have been opened, but remember that the cat jumped on the counter and hit the bowl of frosting on the floor?

4. The birthday wish page. Ask all present at this great event to write a wish for the birthday child, and then include all responses on the layout of album (or mini-album with a picture of the well-intentioned). This page is intended to become a memory!

5. The "I remember when" page. Ask the honoree to recall some highlights from the previous year year as the biggest lesson learned when the funniest, most proud accomplishments, etc. Another great page of each year to create.

For more ideas about creative scrapbooking ideas and inspiration, visit Lain Ehmann’s blog at http://www.layoutaday.com. Through scrapbooking videos, tutorials, projects and inspiration, Lain helps her readers make their scrapbooking fun, fast and fabulous!

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