Let's Talk about Smaller Scrapbooks
My creations on Retreat this month were in 8.5 x 11 albums. I really enjoy this break from the norm, and the chance to work with rectangular pages rather than our usual large format 12 x 12 squares. It can be fun to switch it up every once in awhile! Somehow, for me, these smaller binders are less intimidating and faster to complete. Now, personally, I find I need a 12 x 12 (or larger) album for documenting our family history and adventures. But the small ones are fantastic for other projects! Here's what I like to use a traditional letter paper size album for: - baby books - portraits through the years - school pictures - certificates and achievements - ancestry & family heritage Be careful, though! It can be tempting to grab a "photo album" that you can find on Amazon or locally in big box stores, but you'll want to be very careful with this. During my projects this weekend, I sadly discovered that a popular photo a...