Choose a theme or purpose for your scrapbook
Gather photos, paper, stickers, glue, scissors, and pens
Pick a scrapbook album or notebook
Sort your photos and memorabilia
Plan page layouts before attaching items
Use acid-free materials to protect your keepsakes
Cut and arrange photos and decorations
Add captions, dates, and short notes
Layer papers and embellishments for interest
Keep pages balanced and uncluttered
Start with simple designs
Work one page at a time
Store supplies in an organized way
Preserve finished pages in a safe, dry place