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Scrapbook Albums - A guide to the different types of scrapbooking albums, to help you choose the best scrapbook album for your needs

Scrapbook albums come in a variety of colors, patterns and styles, so you can should be able to find one that fits just right with your chosen theme.  For instance if you plan to make a simple scrapbook, with a specific beginning and end, and you know how many pages you need, a spiral bound scrapbook album could be suitable.  However, as scrapping is a creative process, many scrappers prefer the freedom that strap hinged or ring bound scrapbooking albums provide.  These types of albums allow you to add extra pages or remove them as you wish, which makes like easier for dedicated scrapbookers!

Scrapbook albums are widely available from shops and from online stores that specialize in scrapbooking supplies and materials.  They vary in quality and price, depending on your particular requirements.  Good scrapbooking albums can be purchased for around $40, but prices can be as cheap as $15 or less, or as expensive as around $100.  When choosing a scrapbook album, look for one that will fit in with your chosen theme.  Choose a pattern or color that best reflects the mood of the photos inside.  If you are commemorating a special event such as a wedding or birth or a baby, it’s possible to find themed scrapbooks to suit the occasion.

Most scrapbook albums come in standard sizes.  It’s important to make sure you have enough page refills to fit to your album, especially if you’re planning to add photos or memorabilia to a chronological scrapbook album on an ongoing basis.  Scrapbook pages are most commonly 12 x 12 or 8.5 x 11 in size.  Make sure the paper is large enough to hold your chosen pictures, along with any scrapbooking quotes and embellishments you want to include, such as stickers or paper pieces.  Planning your scrapbook layouts can be a lot of fun, and allows you to experiment with your creative ideas.  Well thought out scrapbooking albums make wonderful keepsakes to preserve precious memories, and can make unique gift ideas for loved ones.