The Beginner's Guide to Creating Heartfelt Memory Books

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‘The basic premise of a memory book is to create a collection of memories -- as they happen. And in most cases, it involves the creation of a scrapbook. And that's it.

You might have a different take the concept, which is great. The important thing here is that your memory book is what you want it to be.

Most people include photos, text, clippings, illustrations, captions, and mementos. But there's no limit or restriction on what you can add to your own memory book. The goal is to create something that captures those special or momentous occasions in your life. How you get there is pretty much up to you.

If you're new to memory books, use the following tips and advice to get your own project up and running.

Choose the Right Package - Anyone can collect photos, scribble down notes, and store them all together in a box. But when you do that, memories become confused and out of order when you come to review them. Ideally, your memory book should tell the story of your life -- preferably in chronological order. For these reasons, it's best to use a binder, a photo album, or a scrapbook.

Embrace Technology - There's nothing wrong with literally cutting and pasting your memories into your book. But you can make it even more interesting by using the latest technology.

Don't Stage All Your Photos - Some events and life moments are best photographed in a formal way. Think of graduations, family portraits, and similar milestone events. But there are times when taking a more flexible approach to photography is the way to go.

There is no right and wrong when it comes to creating a memory book. But these simple tips should set you off in the right direction.’ (Source)

What’s a scrapbook? Time for Tiffi to search for that!

Let’s continue - How is a scrapbook different from a photo album?

Start at the beginning – Elsa and Tiffi create a memory book