I’ve found there are five simple steps you can follow to get started scrapbooking. Step #1 - Gather Your Supplies. No, you don’t need one of everything. Start simple. Choose an album, a few sheets of acid-free paper, acid-free adhesive, and maybe some stickers.

If you’re like many of us you may have found yourself struggling to find ideas for your next scrapbook. You may even be a bit frustrated because you just can’t come up with a really fresh idea.

“Scraplifting” is a term used loosely by some scrapbookers. It describes the process of seeing scrapbook layouts or ideas in magazines or on the Web and copying them for your own layout(s).

By creating a scrapbook you’re not just making an attractive display for your photos. By adding memorabilia and journaling to what would otherwise be a photo album you’ve created a storybook about your family.