I’m an enormous DIY-er and that I love making homemade gifts for people I like. I made a decision (at short notice) to form my boyfriend a DIY first-anniversary scrapbook of our year together. it had been a pleasant trip down memory lane and searching back on the good times we had last year. And, he loved it! this can be an excellent project for any anniversary or maybe make one per annum for your baby so that they can reminisce on their years once they are older. The sky’s the limit for this tiny scrapbook idea, so get to crafting!
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SUPPLIES:
Cardstock
Metallic Markers and Paint Pens
Scrapbooking stickers of your choice (I picked mine out a Michael’s)
Ribbon (for tying the book together)–> I used this one otherwise you can pick different colors here. attempt to get under .3 inches therefore the ribbon fits into the punched holes.
Hole Punch
Scissors
Pictures
This project is simple and everyone you would like maybe a little creativity and your supplies. First, you would like to urge your pictures organized. I used envelopes to arrange my pictures into months so I didn’t get confused with once they were taken. Once, you've got that tackled, you'll start folding and cutting your cardstock in half. I only used about 8 pages [front and back]. therefore the amount of card stock depends on what percentage pictures you’re including and what other belongings you want to incorporate. I had plenty of images but decided to only pick my favorite from monthly. It’s your creation so customize to your liking 🙂
Now the fun part! Cutting, gluing, and decorating.
I did my cover first. It took me a few tries to urge it good because I used to be being a touch perfectionist. But homemade isn’t perfect and that’s what makes it special. You provide it your unique touch with little quirks here and there.
I started organizing pictures on pages and gluing them. I filled space with wording and scrapbook stickers. I attempted to seek out stickers that associated with events and therefore the style I used to be going for. Speaking of stickers…Let me tell you about the struggle of picking out scrapbook stickers! I took over an hour trying to find the right stickers and combinations…Michael has numerous options. If you don’t want to waste an excessive amount of time continue your hunt with an idea and an inventory of what you’re trying to find.
Pages from my DIY First anniversary book
Once you’re through with all of your pages just tie them alongside color coordinating ribbon and trim the ribbon. I chose a gold ribbon because my cover was brown with gold lettering and that I think that went best together. I also thought of weaving the ribbon through the holes too but maybe for my next scrapbook gift. celebrate together with your project and remember the one that is receiving it'll cherish it forever!♡
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