Baby Scrapbooking Ideas
Here are some great baby scrapbooking ideas which could also be adapted for other projects. Baby scrapbooks don’t just make great gifts for grandparents and godparents — they also have huge value as a family keepsake. And let’s admit that we’re always fascinated to see photos of ourselves as babies or young children! So a handmade scrap book page carries extra special sentimental value as the baby boy or girl grows up.
Frosting Charms
If you’re including metal charms in your scrapbook, why not try ‘frosting’ them for a unique touch? This creates a softened look suitable for baby and grandparent scrapbooks alike.
To create this frosted charm look, sprinkle embossing powder and glitter on the metal charms and heat. Repeat this process again, before the item has a chance to cool. Attach the charms to your scrapbook once they cool completely.
Faux ABC Beads
ABC beads look great on children’s artwork and baby scrapbooks. Now you can make faux beads too. Simply print out your word in a large straight font, with several spaces between each letter. Next, use a hole punch to punch out each individual letter. Then, peel one side of a piece of wax paper using a glue dot. Stick your circle with the letter on it to the top of this waxed dot.
Once set, simply string the beads together with thread, wire, or embroidery cotton.
Polymer Molds
To create great three-dimensional items of any shape and size, use polymer molds. Polymer molds can be used to make virtually any shape. These shapes can range from animals and characters for children’s artwork to elegant bells for weddings or wedding showers.
To make shapes, polymer clay is placed into molds and baked. Alternately, shape the clay into beads or other freehand items that can also be baked. Once set, these items can be painted with acrylic paint.
Hand Prints
Some of the sweetest accents to a baby’s scrapbook page are handprints. Handprints are especially appreciated in baby or grandparent scrapbooks.
To make prints, prepare a flat surface. Next, put acrylic paint into a paper plate. Then, have your child place his or her hands in the paint and then on your scrapbook surface, one at a time. After the paint dries, you will have a permanent record of your child’s handprints.
It’s alarming to look back and see how quickly babies and children grow up! There’s nothing quite like a personally designed scrapbook album to capture those fleeting moments in a child’s young life and preserve the memories beautifully. Your work will be appreciated and admired for years to come.
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