Scrapbooking Ideas and More

Over the Labour Day week-end I found myself absolutely out of things to do around the house. My boyfriend and I decided to go a local big-box store. As I was browsing through the aisle I came across a ton of scrapping booking kit. Each of them had their individual themes such as; baby, Birthday, family and much more. I love crafts and DIY projects so I grabbed a kit got home and I now have a new hobby! Scrapbooks are more appealing than just regular photo albums because you can add alot more than just photos!

Scrapbooks also make beautiful inexpensive gifts to give to friends & family members .

Ideas of themes for a scrapbook:

Vacation: Next time your on vacation bring back small things you can put in your scrapbook such as; white sand, currency, Resort/Hotel brochure (Usually have photos of hotel + rooms),

plane tickets anything that will remind you of how beautiful and great your vacation was.

Relationship with spouse: My first scrapbook was using this team I put photos and reminders of all the wonderful dates and our 2 anniversaries. It was really fun to look at it together afterwards and reminisce.

Baby boy or Girl: Expecting soon? Scrapbook your whole pregnancy you can always look back and remember those precious 9 months of your life :)

Other ideas: Family, elementary school, graduation, pets, wedding, Holidays, recipes  etc.

Ideas for supplies needed:

If your purchasing a kit be sure to see what`s included so you don`t purchased anything twice!

-Scissors

*Vacation to Mexico*

-Stickers

-Letters & numbers (either stickers or cardboard)

-Ribbon

-Glitter

-Coloured pencils & Markers

-Back ground paper

-Photo glue

-Tape

-Cardboard cut-outs

-Glue

Have fun get creative & start scrap booking!

Center Piece Tray for Table (make your own)

This simple and statement making center piece is a collection of pieces that I've gathered around from other parts of my apartment. This tray can be personalized add pieces you like, play around with colors and textures.Since the colors in my kitchen are neutral I like to stay within the same color palette if you love bold colors then go for it get creative! This is a inexpensive idea that is really fun to assemble be sure to get the kids involved in making there own tray for their room.

In my center piece tray:

-Wood breakfast Tray

-A deep purple candle

-A cactus in a bright red vase for a "pop" of color

-Mini cook books to give that kitchen/dining room feel

-Candle holder with pesos on top (reminds me of our trip to Mexico)

-A vase I found for 1$ it really fits nicely with the other colors.
-Another vase with vertical stripes which fits well with the lines of the other circular vase. (I filled it with sea shells that we've collected.)

Ideas of things you can use for your center piece tray:

-One juicy red apple ( or any fruit of your choice)
-Decorative mug
-Small cylinder vase with white flower
-Picture frame
-Recipe books that you use
-Cut fresh rosemary put in a vase
-Scented candles I find that a spice scent is best for kitchen/dining room ( avoid really strong scented candles keep it subtle)
-Small beta fish in a bowl proportional to the size of your tray.
-Small plant
-Use pieces with bright colours
-Salt & Pepper holders


Go ahead have fun and add items you love! It's all about trial and error re-arranging pieces adding some seeing what works and what doesn't.