Create Holiday Scrapbooking Pages Now

Every year, I think I’ll stay on track and will be able to get all of my scrapbooking pages done in a timely fashion after the holidays. Every year, I end up having them sit in a pile until well after the new year begins. So, this year, I’m doing something a little different. I’m putting together layouts without photos in them and will be able to put the photos in and add some journaling as soon as the pictures are developed.

Photo: SXC

The key to doing this sort of layout is to create generic spreads that will look great with a variety of different photos. For example, I put together a layout for a two page spread that has a bear with a Christmas hat down in one corner and a big tag in the upper corner of the other page. The words “Merry Christmas” are spelled out across the tops of the pages. There are three empty mats on one page for photos and two on the other.

Of course, there will still be pages I want to create for specific photos that captured special memories, but these pre-made pages will really give me a head start for this year’s scrapping fun.