Scrapbooking Pages Myths Busted
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Scrapbooking has gained so much popularity over the years and we can see the proof in the number of places where materials for scrapbooking pages are available. They are no longer solely found in just arts and craft stores. National chains like Target and Meijer have an aisle or two dedicated to this popular hobby.
However, there are still some myths surrounding scrapbooking which serve as obstacles for more people wanting to preserve their cherished memories. Here we try to bust those myths so that you too can join the millions of Americans who find joy in preserving their pictures in a creative manner.
Myth 1: Making Scrapbooking Pages is an Expensive Hobby
You need not break the bank in pursuing scrapbooking because just like any other hobby, there are many ways you can save money and still create scrapbooking pages worth preserving forever. You do not need to buy all the fancy embellishments and expensive supplies all at once. Experiment with patterned paper (usually 25 cents a page), a fancy-edged scissor (usually $2) and let your creative juices flow.
Stores like the Dollar Tree have begun stocking scrapbook supplies and you can usually find a good variety for only a buck each. Specialty scrapbook supply stores have clearance sections, weekly coupons in the newspaper and special offers if you sign up for their free mailing lists.
You could also pool resources like punches, rubber stamps and stencils with friends who share your interests or use them for free at stores like Archivers where you can use their die cut machine and other supplies if you buy the paper form them.
Myth 2: Scrapbooking is only for the Artistically Inclined
If you feel that you can not draw or sketch and hence would not be a good scrapbooker, you are wrong. With the wide array of pre-packages scrapbooking kits available these days, anyone can enjoy this hobby. You can use scrapbooking software if you are computer savvy or just crop your pictures and paste them any way you wish.
If you feel your handwriting is not perfect, use rub-on letters, stickers, foam stamps, stencils or just print a fancy font from your computer.
Myth 3: Creating Scrapbooking Pages is a Time Consuming Activity
Making scrapbooking pages is an art that you should enjoy spending your time and money on. It is not an exact science where even the slightest mistake would ruin your experiment. So what if your pictures aren't perfectly aligned or the colors on your page are not as perfect as the one you saw in a magazine, these are your scrapbooking pages and you are allowed to have fun with them.
You could spend hours trying to replicate what experts have done in magazines, or you could spend that time taking more pictures of your loved ones and have a ball creating more scrapbooking pages.
So don't let such myths stop you. Start a scrapbook today and see for yourself what all the hoopla is about, you'll love it.
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