Scrapbooking exploded into mainstream American culture in the mid 1990's. Since then, this popular craft has experienced tremendous growth and is continuing to evolve today. While traditional scrapbooking still exists, many have moved from the mess, time, and expense of traditional scrapbooking to writing digital storybooks and designing digital scrapbooks. As we make the shift from traditional scrapbooking with adhesive and stickers to digital storybooks we'd like to give three suggestions to help you continue to preserve your memories digitally.
1-Journaling is the most important element to a digital storybook.
Because of the old saying 'that a picture is worth a thousand word' we seem to think that the visual record of events is the most important. But unless there is some record that ties the names, faces, and events together, the photos will only be meaningful for a few short years. The photos may jog our memories but others will not know if the adorable birthday boy was Uncle Mike or Uncle George. Was that his sixth birthday or his eighth? The information you write about your photos can be as simple or as detailed as you like. You can simply write the names and dates or you can write the whole story. If writing the whole story is intimidating to you, we'd like to make a second suggestion, inspirational quotes and poems.
2- Inspirational and humorous quotes can share your emotion and be just the right words for your digital story.
It doesn't have to be original for it to be the thoughts you'd like to share. As long as you have included the basics: who, what, when, and where; adding an inspirational quote can share exactly what you were feeling at your daughters high school graduation. Using a beautiful poem about love can add meaning to the storybook you compile for grandma and grandpa. Quotes can add that touch of charm and a lot of style to your journaling.
3- Don't be afraid to keep it short.
As we get excited about the ease of dropping photos into pre-designed templates, it is easy to allow our stories to go on and on. Consider the reason for writing the storybook in the first place. It is to hold on to memories and share them with others. If you keep your storybook short children and guests will pick up the storybooks often and read them. A child may ask you to read him the story of Grandpa Carl every night if it is meaningful and brief. If the storybook is 500 pages long the stories and the photos will be left on the shelf. Tell the story, include a verse that matches your feeling and share your story with those you love.
So whether you are experienced with digital storybooking or are a beginner, start creating meaningful digital storybooks today. Remember to not get overwhelmed with details, keep it short. Journaling is important and can be kept brief with the use of inspirational quotes and stories. Start making memories today!
Carolyn Bennett is the author of many digital scrapbooks and story books. She invites you to take a look at http://www.thelandofquotes.com to help you find the perfect quote or poem for your digital storybook!
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By Carolyn Bennett
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