Scrapbooking Your Halloween Memories

Scrapbooking is a hobby that is rapidly growing in popularity. Besides
all of the other memories that creating a scrapbook can capture, it can
also be a great way to remember your Halloween.

Scrapbooking is a hobby that is rapidly growing in popularity. Besides
all of the other memories that creating a scrapbook can capture, it can
also be a great way to remember your Halloween.

Memories to remember

There are so many exciting events that happen in October that lead up to
Halloween. Have your camera ready so that you can capture every moment.

For starters, there is the picking out of the costume. Chances are, your
child will want to try on three or four or more before settling on the
perfect one. There is also the trip to the pumpkin patch to pick out the
perfect jack-o-lantern pumpkin. You can also capture memories of raking
the yard, hanging decorations, or baking Halloween treats.

Getting supplies together

Of course to create a scrapbook, you will need a scrapbook to start out
with. Most craft stores will offer a wide variety of sizes and styles to
choose from. While you are there, you can also take a look at the
different colored papers, stickers, and other assortments of
embellishments that you can add to the pages. If you need stencils,
scissors, or glue make sure to pick those up as well.

Memories to include

What you decide to include in you Halloween scrapbook is up to you. If
you would like, have your child participate by picking out photos or
other items to include. If you are stumped for ideas, here are a few
that can help you get started:

Take a walk and pick up some colorful fall leaves that are falling from
the trees in October.
Halloween cards or invitations – you can use the entire card so that you
can still read the messages, or simply cut off the picture part from the
front to use as an embellishment.

Any Halloween artwork that your child has created is a welcomed addition
to your Halloween scrapbook. If the project is too bulky or large to fit
in the scrapbook, take some pictures of it to include instead. You can
also include any crafts that were made at school or parties or that you
and your child made on your own at home.

Have your child create top ten lists of the current favorites this year
– favorite costumes, candy, TV shows, etc.

Goodies from any parties that you attended are also fun to incorporate.
The gift bag, name tag, or invitation are always nice to include. You
can also take pictures of your child's costume or the events going on.
Pictures, pictures, and more pictures! A well-taken picture will capture
more of the feel than any description you could ever write. You can also
give your child a camera and allow him or her to take some shots as well.

Any other decorations, mementos, or other things that will help spark
memories when you look at the scrapbook later on.

Scrapbooks are a great way to save memories for later on. So if you want
to remember that perfect Halloween costume or every moment from your
child's first Halloween party, consider creating your own this year.