Scrapbooking

The Bible is God’s preservation for man of His Law, doctrine, prophecy, history, the earthly life of Jesus, His resurrection, and so much more. Because of these preserved teachings and history in the Bible, we are permitted to travel back through the pages of time to other people and places.

Scrapbooking is one way to preserve our personal memories, not only for us to remember special times and special people, but for our own future generations to know a little of their own history.

We read aloud the great information about scrapbooking  from the KAH handbook. I showed them a few examples of different types of scrapbooks, and even brought in one that I started when I was 8 years old!!!  (and we learned what not to do!!!)  We discussed what acid-free and lignin-free are, and why they are important terms.  We discussed the importance of page protectors, and using the appropriate materials.  Then we explained the importance of cropping a picture to create a desired focal point.  We used an example of the same picture matted on two different colored backgrounds, and let them see how each color took the eye to a different place. We also talked about the importance of labeling and journaling on the pages.  Then we turned them loose!

We had different solid colored and patterned papers, markers, borders, stickers and scissors available, and allowed each of them to create something that was completely theirs. Accordingly, some were very simple and others were magnificient pieces of art!  It never ceases to amaze me how wonderful and unique God has created each of these girls!

We covered all the requirements today to earn the Scrapbooking Keeper's badge!  All they need to do is put the pages they made today into an album (or 3 ring binder) and keep it up!  We had so much fun today!