Scrapbooking has been a popular activity for quite some time, centuries actually. They were not always called scrapbooks, however. That name did not actually surface until the 1830s. Before that, they were often called common place books. Common place books first appeared some time in the 17th century. They were filled with poetry, newspaper clippings, hobbies, quotes and personal thoughts. The very first scrapbook album that was created and marketed to the general public appeared around 1836. Later, stamping and die cut albums were sold in the 1870s. Making scrapbooks was extremely popular from the 1880s through the 1890s. Magazines often published articles specifically for the hobby. Numerous companies also began putting out various scrapbooks with ornately decorated covers and with framed pages and title pages. The popularity of scrapbooks rose and fell and rose again throughout the 1900s, up until the present day. The term "memory album" appeared in the 1990s. The tradition of passing down creative memories through a scrapbook still has a strong presence today, and there are a number of products available to those who love the hobby of scraobooking. There really are no limits to what you can do with a scrapbook. Embellishments for scrapbooking include paper cutouts, dried flowers, feathers, pictures, baby bracelets, stickers and much more. Companies like Sizzix and Stampin Up design items that work especially well for a scrapbook project. The theme of your scrapbook can be inspired by practically any subject matter or idea. Some examples include family genealogy, weddings, baby books, friendship albums, sports and memorials. Scrapbooks are meant to be unique and special to each individual who creates them. |
