Considering creating a heritage album?
Well, be prepared. A lot of time and research will go into this, but it is worth it. Something that everyone will appreciate and will be enjoyed for years to come. Here are some tips for creating a Heritage album that I learned from creating my first heritage album.
First, you must do your homework, so to speak. Keep a journal of family member’s names, phone numbers, and address’.
Next compile all that you know about your family and ancestors. Decide how far you want to go. Great-Great Grandma and Grandpa? Once you start finding information about them, you may find earlier photos, records and memorabilia that you didn’t know still existed (Grandma Betty forgot that they were in the attic).
Interview relatives and possibly family friends who may remember people, places, and the like (keep notes in your journal). Ask for photos from everyone and make high quality copies using the Kodak Picture Maker for about 6.99/sheet.
Or, family and friends may allow you to keep them to preserve for everyone to share. Keep all photos, records, memorabilia, and your journal in a safe place. You will need to also keep them well organized. You can do this chronologically, by family, or by individual (if you have enough information). You can use manila envelopes and plastic bins. Don’t forget to label them.
Next, I would transfer the notes from your journal to large lined index cards. Attach these cards to each folder. When storing, make sure that if they are moved or shifted, that items inside will not be bent, etc…
As always, it is very important to use acid free and photo safe scrapbooking supplies on this project. Also, try not to make your pages too flashy or cluttered. Simple pages with all of the right information will work best for years to come.
2009 scrapbook
|
|
Scrapbooking – Helen Bradley – Hardcover $16.95 Scrapbooking |
|
|
Start Scrapbooking – Joy Aitman – Paperback $13.95 Start Scrapbooking |
|
|
Start Scrapbooking – Wendy Smedley – Hardcover $17.74 Start Scrapbooking |
|
|
Scrapbooking for Profit – Rebecca Pittman – Paperback $14.76 Scrapbooking for Profit |
|
|
The Joy of Scrapbooking – Kerry Arquette – Paperback $12.92 The Joy of Scrapbooking |
|
|
Scrapbooking Digitally – Kerry Arquette – Paperback $13.56 Scrapbooking Digitally |
|
|
Scrapbooking with Cricut – Tanya Fox – Paperback $11.8 Scrapbooking with Cricut |
|
|
Hawaiian Scrapbooking – Rosie Ramiro – Paperback $13.45 Hawaiian Scrapbooking |
|
|
Paper Pizazz 12×12 Scrapbooking Papers & Accents: Busy Scrapper’s Solution Vintage $10.94 A stylish collection! Now it’s fast and easy to get a gorgeous vintage look. This Vintage Papers collection is designed for Busy Scrappers like you – it features gorgeous patterned papers coordinated into 4 color groups, plus made-to-match cut-outs and alphabet tiles. These designs are perfect for heritage and vintage photos, and they also look great with contemporary black-and-white or color pictures. Reminiscent of vintage fabric or wallpaper, the Vintage Papers collection features soft stripes and florals, flourishes, and faux-distressed designs. Contains 36 sheets of paper, including: (28) 12″ x 12″ patterned sheets, 428 alphabet tile cut-outs (in 4 different styles), and 228 tags and art cut-outs for fast, fabulous embellishing. All papers are true 12″ x 12″ and now printed on a new heavier-weight paper. Acid and lignin-free. Made in USA. |
|
|
The Scrapbooking Journey – Cory Richardson-Lauve – Paperback $14.17 The Scrapbooking Journey |
|
|
Joy of Scrapbooking – Lisa Bearnson – Hardcover – Revised Ed. $20.48 Joy of Scrapbooking |
|
|
Scrapbooking for Dummies – Jeanne Wines-Reed – Paperback $14.59 Scrapbooking for Dummies |
|
|
CK Encyclopedia Of Scrapbooking $16.94 Creating Keepsakes! Encyclopedia of Scrapbooking is the most complete guide to scrapbooking ever published. Designed to meet the needs of every scrapbooker from beginner to advanced. Inside you will find more than 300 ideas for creating scrapbook pages. A comprehensive tool guide with full color photos easy-to-follow step-by-step techniques a glossary and helpful articles on all kinds of scrapbooking topics. |
|
|
Teach Yourself Visually Scrapbooking – Rebecca Ludens – Paperback $18.24 Teach Yourself Visually Scrapbooking |
|
|
Scrapbooking Your Wedding – Not Available (NA) – Paperback $20.59 Scrapbooking Your Wedding |
|
|
101 Scrapbooking Perfectips – Sidney A. Kies – Paperback $16.45 101 Scrapbooking Perfectips |
|
|
Scrapbooking Your Faith – Courtney Walsh – Paperback $14.53 Scrapbooking Your Faith |
|
|
Digital Scrapbooking for Dummies – Jeanne Wines-Reed – Paperback $13.51 Digital Scrapbooking for Dummies |
|
|
Scrapbooking for the First Time – Rebecca Carter – Paperback $9.95 Scrapbooking for the First Time |
|
|
Scrapbooking Your Family History – Laura Best – Paperback $9.95 Scrapbooking Your Family History |
|
|
52 More Scrapbooking Challenges – Elizabeth Kartchner – Paperback $14.16 52 More Scrapbooking Challenges |
|
|
Canson Archival Photo Corners 240Pc Heritage $5.49 Canson Archival Photo Corners are quick and easy to use and they are acid-free. These corners are a great way to attach photos to all your photo album or scrapbook pages. They are either self-adhesive or moisten and place in position. Which ever you choose, simply slip the corner onto the photo and place into position. Heritage 240 pc |
|
|
12×12 Value 20-Pack Assorted Cardstock: Heritage $4.07 These great packs are the economical way to stock basic paper for your scrapbooking, greeting card making, and other paper crafting projects. Package contains (20) 12″ x 12″ sheets (4 each of 5 colors). Actual number of sheets per package varies by collection. Acid-free, lignin-free, and archival safe. |
|
|
Scrapbooking Storage Box in Green $9.99 From scrapbooks to supplies, this heavy-duty Scrapbooking Storage Box by Pioneer Photo Albums will protect your valuable hobby necessities. This durable acid free box is ideal for storing paper, photos, drawings, stickers, embellishments, fabric, ribbon, greeting cards, keepsakes and so much more. This storage box comes equipped with a silver identification slot that makes sorting and identifying projects by subject, date or occasion quick and easy.Features: • Made from acid free material • Extra large interior • Silver I.D. holder included • Color: GreenSize: 3 3/4″tall x 13″wide x 14 3/4″deep |
|
|
Scotch Scrapbooking Tape $4.79 Scotch Scrapbooking Tape is perfect for mending, repairing, and mounting photographs, documents, and memorabilia. The long-lasting, photo-safe, acid-free formula resists moisture and permanently bonds most surfaces. Safe for use on both back and front of photos. |
No related posts.
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
