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Did you know that scrapbooks started in the early 1800′s?

Most of the memories collected would have been hand-written notes, post cards, ink drawings, pressed dried flowers and “scraps” of things that held some sentimental value. The invention of photography in 1839 gave scrappers something else to add: pictures of loved ones and places they had visited. In 1843, the invention of the printing press gave scrappers some additional “scraps” to use in the form of newspaper clippings.

Here’s how some of them would have looked:

Scrapbooks of Yesterday

We sure have come a long way since then! If the ladies of the mid-1800′s could attend a scrapbook expo of today, they would marvel at the number of papers, templates, ribbons, stickers, embellishments and other scrapbook goodies we have at our creative fingertips!!

We’d love to hear about some of the early scrapbooks you may have in your own collection.

Organization of your tools, stamps, inks, paper and your completed projects are very important for several reasons:

What’s the perfect solution for you?

This will depend largely on the size of the area you are using for your projects and the number of supplies you have to store. If you’re into embossing, you may have lots of smaller things you need to store. If you’re into cutting machines and computerized creations, you may need larger needs.

• Sit down and visualize what your work area will look like:
• Do you want an open look with all supplies and tools in clear view?
• Do you want storage cabinets to keep some things stored away and out of sight while you aren’t actively working on a project?
• Do you want a combination of both open and storage cabinets to achieve a neat appearance while actively working on a project
• Once you’ve decided on a functional style, then determine how much room you actually have to work with, and what will be practical for your work area.