Scrapbook My Life

Christmas time is a great opportunity to clean out your scrapbook supply stash. To get your craft area organized and in shape for the New Year, remember these simple tips:

• Use scraps of leftover paper to make customized gift tags.
• Make handmade Christmas cards.
• Curl bits of paper along with charms, buttons, and tiny beads to fill clear glass ball ornaments. They make lovely decorations for your Christmas tree and fun gifts for friends, coworkers, and neighbors.
• Design a gift album for someone who is too busy or too overwhelmed to scrapbook. Create the pages using one basic template, leaving spaces for the recipient to add their own photos and journaling. Include an acid-free glue stick and pen for a gift that’s sure to please a new mom, newlywed, or avid traveler.
• Create a crafting treasure chest for the creative child in your life. Even if you think your paper and embellishments are a bit out of date, they’ll be great fun for a future scrapbooker to work with!