You probably scrapbook to document important and everyday events for your child or family. While birthdays represent a popular scrapbook theme, it can sometimes be difficult to decide what embellishments to use. Several fresh ideas for decorating your birthday scrapbook layouts will help you jump-start your creativity.
Stickers
You can find all types of stickers at your local craft store. Remember to include brightly colored alphabet stickers to spell out the words "Happy Birthday" and your child's name and age. In addition to obvious birthday-themed stickers, look for three-dimensional stickers to add an interesting touch to your scrapbook. You can make your own three-dimensional stickers in a minute or two. Carefully remove the sticker from its sheet. Apply a dusting of baby powder to the back. Place a pop dot on the back of the sticker. Adhere to your scrapbook page.
Stamps
A wide variety of companies design birthday stamps you can reuse over and over. Stamping techniques with different types of inks, embossing or using markers can keep these embellishments fresh. Include a stamp on a tag. With some types of inks, you can even stamp directly on a photo, depending on the size of the photo and the amount of white space the photo contains.
Party Decor
Include the party decor itself in your scrapbook. Add a napkin or the themed paper plate or paper cup. Remember to include two copies of the invitation, one for the cover and one for the inside. If these items are too large, cut a small piece to highlight the colors or theme of the party.
Punches and Die Cuts
You can use punches with basic shapes to create your own embellishments. Punch out some oval shapes and group them together for balloons. Draw your own strings. Specific birthday-themed punches, like candles or cupcakes, add a decorative touch to your scrapbook. If you don't have your own die-cut machine, you can use the one at your local scrapbook store for a small change. The personnel will usually help you find the dies you need.
Non-Traditional
Go with a non-traditional idea. You can find items to add to your scrapbook pages that are not specifically birthday-themed. Use buttons, paint, tags, bright paper clips and fiber. Add brads or eyelets. For a frilly birthday tea party for little girls, add ribbon, charms, lace or vintage buttons.
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