LIFESTYLE // Scrapbook update #1

Friday 17 July 2015

Hello!
Recently I have been spending a lot of time (and money!) on scrapbooking. I used to do it a lot as a child and now I have all this spare time in the evenings and a lot of photos to do something with. I have already posted one post (here) on my scrapbook beginnings but thought it was time to do a little update. I'm over half way through my first book and it really looks like I should finish it. When I do, that'll be a proud moment.

Either way, here's a post demonstrating some of my more interesting spreads. I'm working with a simple £2.50 Hobbycraft 8 x 8 scrapbook - it's nothing fancy! If you want to see the sorts of materials I'm working with just check out my earlier post - pictures of everything are right there!

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I'm not too keen on themes and so have just stuck with a colour scheme throughout. I didn't particularly want a Halloween page or a Christmas page etc. but more of an art journal look anyway. I;m using a mix of Heidi Swapp papers I got from TK Maxx for £3 and my Bohemian papers too with photos from Polarogram and Snapfish. I really like the whole put something everywhere look and actually writing something substantial on the page.

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I love the full page cover and have done that simply with some Paperchase wrapping paper (on sale!) My photo strips are also from Polargram. Can you tell that I spent a fortune?

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I picked up a piece of scrapbook paper covered in decorative tags and they are my favourite thing to put on a page. They're so pretty and add a little bit extra to a page (such as some text!)

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This page is 100% my favourite of my scrapbook so far. I knew I wanted the photo to be very simply placed on the page and for there to be plenty of room for writing. I was still cracking up remembering that evening and whilst there is a lot of writing on the page (my Mum hated it and she's a keen scrapbooker) it's exactly what I wanted of the page.

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The blue page definitely has a more Christmassy feel and I did try to stick to similar colours of photo and background for these pages. I quite like the contrast between the pages - from super cool to lovely and warm (and makes me want to sit by a fire).
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This last spread was entirely inspired by Pinterest (see my Travel Journal board here). I love the bunting and simplicity of the second page. It took no time at all but I can imagine lots of variations of it that I can use in further books.

So that's my first scrapbook update! As you can see, I'm not the best scrapbooker. I don't have flawless typography skills or an endless budget but I do try! I'm really happy with how it's turning out and really hope I finish it!

Do you have a scrapbook? What are your favourite sorts of layouts to use? Let me know!

33 comments :

  1. I've never made a scrap book myself but my best friend made me one for my 16th birthday and its gorg! I love this you have inspired me to make one now, i think i might make one for my grandmas 70th! x

    Jess x
    www.momentsofbeautywars.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Ah, what a wonderful idea. I bet your Grandma would love it!

      :)

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  2. This looks wonderful Rachael. I feel like I want to start a scrapbook RIGHT now. I think I might try and do one for my next holiday.

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    1. Thank you so much! You should! I really want to make a small one for my upcoming trip to Greece out of envelopes. You just stick envelopes together in a certain way to make a mini book. I'm sure it's on Pinterest somewhere.

      :)

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  3. I absolutely love your scrap book! I'm doing project life but it's nowhere near as amazing as this!

    Xo Lottie
    www.withlovelottie.uk

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    1. Thank you so much! I really wanted to do a Project Life book (goals!) but it's so pricey! I got a lot more in the way of papers and such for just the price of the binder in the end so just went for it. I have actually picked up some project life samplers from Hey Little Magpie (my fave paper shop ever!) and they work so well for normal scrapbooks too!

      Rachael at broomfie.blogspot.com

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  4. Your scrapbook looks amazing! Love the bunting, so cute! <3

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  5. Your scrapbook looks absolutely gorgeous ! x
    fashionismyfirstlanguage.blogspot.ie

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  6. Wow, cool :) I don't speak English but you blog it's great :)

    http://inspirationandvictoria.blogspot.com

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  7. I'm loving what you've done with your scrapbook! The Christmas pages have actually got me in the mood for winter already. x

    http://ditsysprinkles.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thank you lovely! It made me miss winter too. I want my ski jacket and bobble hat on!

      :)

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  8. Love the idea of making a scrapbook, a good way to record memories!

    http://www.notesofglam95.blogspot.it/

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    1. It certainly is and it's so much fun! I have spent evening after evening on mine!

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  9. I used to make scrapbooks when I was in high school. This post made me miss making them.

    www.annescribblesanddoodles.blogspot.com

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    1. Ah, that's so cool! You should start again now it's summer!

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  10. I love this! I have a journal type thing thats kinda like a scrapbook! I stick everything in it- it will be amazing to look back on xo
    www.lexiealexandra.com

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    1. Thank you so much! That's my next project I think!

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  11. This is so lovely! And much more artistic-looking than my previous scrapbooking attempts :D I have lots of photos and bits and pieces from my Barcelona holiday I'd like to scrapbook, will definitely have to take some inspiration and advice from you when I'm putting it together!

    Milly // Mini Adventures

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    1. Ah, that would look lovely! I want to do a mini book for my trip to Corfu coming up!

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  12. I am addicted to scrapbooking, I think it looks amazing and it's such a perfect way to keep memories. I am surprised I haven't come across your blog before, it's fab! Giving you a follow :D

    Love Liv!
    www.dungarees-and-donuts.co.uk
    xxx

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    1. It's just so much fun! And thank you - I'm loving the look of your blog too! :)

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  13. I would love to start scrapbooking though I've no idea where to begin! These all look so amazing xx

    www.atinymew.com

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    1. If I'm honest - I don't either! I just printed some photos and put them on pages. I wish I had more of an idea what I'm doing.

      :)

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  14. I absolutely love scrapbooking but haven't done one in so long! I've got so many empty scrapbooks, papers, postcards and tape that I have in a huge box that I collected after working at paperchase a few years ago! We should trade some paper delights one day :)

    Hello, Tigerface

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    1. Ah wow - I'd not have a paycheck if I worked in Paperchase. I bet you have some beautiful goodies waiting to be used. Paperchase is life!

      :)

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  15. This is absolutely amazing! I used to keep a scrapbook as a child and my friend made me one for my birthday, which was just after we all graduated from uni, but this has really inspired me to re-start it as it's something you look back on and really appreciate :) xx

    Jasmine Talks Beauty

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    1. Thank you so much! It's so lovely that your friend made one - I really want to make them as gifts now too.

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  16. This is such a gorgeous scrapbook! I love the idea of scrapbooking but I just don't have the time to commit to it and to be honest, artiness is not my strength! If I was to ever attempt a scrapbook, it would have to be something like the Project life ones where you can get all the cards etc and it's pretty well set up for you :) x

    Brenda BusyBee | Win a Travalo Perfume Atomiser

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    1. Thank you so much! I almost got a PL one instead but it's so pricey! Sure, it's all ready for you but it was a big start up cost - that's for sure!

      :)

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  17. This is sooo lovely. I would love to start a scrapbook but so far haven't found the time. And I doubt the result will be as anywhere near as nice as this haha

    Amani x
    amanilyrical.com

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Thank you so much for commenting! I appreciate every single one of them and will get back to them as soon as I can :)