Tips for Scrapbook Journalling

I love to write. I always have for as long as I can remember. Writing is something I enjoy doing hence I suppose why it was ‘easy’ for me to become a professional blogger. Writing also provides my main source of income — however, that’s technical writing. I know others struggle to write what is in their hearts which is all the more reason to read the following tips on scrapbook journalling brought to us by J Isaacs at Digital Scrapbooking.

Everyone loves a great story and what better way to share the legacy of your family and all its members than to document these stories in a scrapbook! Think of all the times your children have said something so profound, that your first thought is I need to write that down! only to be kept tucked away in your memory and possibly forgotten along the way. Journaling in a scrapbook and keeping with photos of the family members as they grow will ensure that not only the images are preserved, but also the personalities and characteristics of each are remembered as well.

Some people choose to hand write their journal entries directly onto their scrapbook paper, while others prefer to key them into the computer and have fun with choosing the appropriate font styles, etc. Either way, for those who love to write, this will be a fun and rewarding task. And for those who are apprehensive about writing, the following tips should hopefully bring some encouragement.

Don’t get hung up on proper grammar and having perfect sentence structure. Your writing style will come naturally as your memories flow your words should be characteristic of the way you speak and recount the details of your memories. Remember that someday in the future, one of your children or relatives may read through your journaling and will be touched by how much of you was put into your entries.

Who, What, When, Where, Why
The key things to remember when your journaling an event, person, conversation, etc. is the recording of the basics of every story the who, what, when, where, and why. This will help you to remember all of the key points of your entry, and will then help in documenting the place and time in which you are referring to.

Documenting a pivotal stage in your life
If you’re searching for ways to get inspired, create a journal entry that records some of the critical things you are currently experiencing at this stage in your life. Things such as births, deaths, job promotions, rediscovering your favorite hobbies. These are just some examples of moments you may find easy to talk candidly about, making for a very personal and revealing journal entry for others to learn more about you.

Record a special game or event
Especially for children, this is a great way to document some of the important moments in your children’s lives. Your son’s first t-ball game, or your daughter’s dance recital. Even being caught red-handed getting into something he or she shouldn’t. These are moments that someday can be looked back on with laughter and appreciation.

Detailing a memory of a special person or moment
Sometimes as we look at our photographs, they conjure up feelings of joy and remind us of how we felt at that moment the photo was taken. Take a moment to reflect on those feelings and create a journal entry that reads like a note to the person in the photo. Offer your thanks and special thoughts for the role that they play in your life.

Journal your favorite verses, poems and quotes
What better way to record those precious words that have shaped your life! Your favorite Bible verses that helped your through troubled times, poems that were written so eloquently that you were touched forever, and then those quotes that were so profound that they left a mark. These are great to use when you have photos that don’t require much explanation but rather stand as a reminder of such special words.