A Scrappy Approach to Custom Scrap booking
custom scrapbooking is one of the hottest crazes in the country today. A significant segment of the hobby and craft industry in the United States is now linked with these custom scrap booking books. In fact, many believe that this extremely popular hobby by the Americans has overtaken golf in terms of popularity. Studies have shown that there is one scrap booker in every three households while there is one golfer in every 4 American households. Many books are available on the latest trends in scrapbook design ideas and updates on scrapbooking supplies.
In a recent article written by Elaine Jarvik, it was reported that Marielen Christensen is credited for the renewed interest to the craft in the US. She began with it being just a hobby; designing custom pages for the photo albums of her family. Christensen then would put her beautiful pages in sheet protectors of her 3-ring photo binders. She is responsible in the development of a new approach in the design of scrap booking which is popularly referred to by scrap bookers as archival quality.
Today, active scrap bookers in the US regularly congregate and work on their scrapbooks in the homes of members, in local stores, retreat centers, cruises and grand conventions. The major scrap bookers’ events, referred to as “crops” by those who are engaged in the craft, provides a public forum for the crafters to trade their secrets and tips.
There are now three popular ways in making custom design scrapbooks. These scrapbook designs are characterized by interesting and unique design elements that make the scrap book a one of a kind piece of art work. Many scrap bookers are also adding interesting tags to their specially-designed scrap book pages. This is an easy, practical and enjoyable way to make your very own scrap book filled with your own memories. Scrap bookers for color accent in the pages, thought bubbles and for text captions can utilize these interesting and unique tags used in the scrapbooks. These tags are also popular when scrap bookers add personal dedications in the pages of their scrapbooks. For those who want to achieve a lighter character in their scrapbooks, these tags can be used to write a joke, trivia, poem or even a brief description of an event.
The content, color and design idea for your tags can be as eclectic as you wish them to be. You can try out various design themes and ideas as you have the flexibility in coming up withthe most unique ideas. You can have a small or a big tag, depending on the design requirements and orientation that you are adopting in making the scrapbook. It can also be angled or custom cut to match up with your individual taste. You can also use a specific colored tag to blend with the dominant color of your scrapbook or you can go generic or neutral if you are being a bit conservative in your design.
To get more ideas and inspiration in the design of your custom scrapbook, you have to do your research. You can check out scrapbook websites, special shops and craft stores, and follow the latest auctions at eBay when looking for your very own tags.
