Memory Makers - What about the Words?: Creative Journaling for Scrapbookers

what about the words?

creative journaling for scrapbookers

From the Editors of Memory Makers Books

Denver, Colorado

Memory Makers What About the Words?

Copyright 2006 Memory Makers Books

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The ideas in this book are for the personal use of the scrapbooker. By permission of the publisher, they may be either hand-traced or photocopied to make single copies, but under no circumstances may they be resold or republished. No other part of this book may be reproduced in any form, or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

What about the words : creative journaling for scrapbookers / from the editors of
Memory Makers Books.

p. cm.

ISBN 13: 978-1-892127-77-8

ISBN 10: 1-892127-77-6

I. PhotographsConservation and restoration. 2. Scrapbook journaling. 3. Scrapbooks. I. Memory Makers Books.

TR465.W49 2006

745-593dc22

2005058399

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what about the words?

My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way. Ernest Hemingway

Scrapbooking is a portrait of our engagement and involvement in life. Simple everyday moments, moments of achievement, moments of solitude, moments of reflection, moments of deep sadness, moments of pure ecstasythey are all worthy of being recorded in your scrapbook pages. While a picture may be worth a thousand words, it is the journalingthe explanatory text accompanying artwork and photosthat provides the essential back-story. Journaling adds emotional impact in addition to relaying the important details of the events or experiences you are capturing visually through photographs.

But if you're like many scrapbookers, you may approach journaling with trepidation for fear your words will not resonate with the magic and fervor you can so easily infuse into your layout and design. You may worry about the right tone, style or pacing, or you may fear you'll reveal too much information or perhaps too little. What About the Words? Creative Journaling for Scrapbookers takes away the fear factor and offers solid advice for turning average anecdotes and day-to-day details into inspired and engaging journaling. You'll find over thirty techniques for formatting your words including letter writing, interviews, words of wisdom, the five senses, lists, poetry, song lyrics and more.

So sit yourself down and allow your inner muse to unleash your creativity. Express through words the full intensity of what you feel and what you've experienced, and your scrapbook pages will echo the true essence of each and every moment.

Sincerely,

Amy Glander

Editor

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They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. It's also one of the easiest ways to begin your scrapbook journaling pursuits if you're experiencing any trepidation from the blank page in front of you. By first immersing yourself in what has been written or spoken by others, you can identify the words and phrases that add emotional texture to the visual biography you are creating. So don't be afraid to borrow words if they perfectly resonate the voice, tone or theme of your scrapbook page. Whether your journaling takes the form of a quote, song or a standard dictionary definition, it's possible that in time these words will help inspire you to find your own inner muse.

AD-INSPIRED

Mosquito Magnet - Elizabeth White, Clearwater, Florida

Pick up your local daily and peruse the classifieds or auto section for funky ad-inspired verbiage. Don't discount brochures, fliers, promos, posters and our all-time favoritethe irksome and endless junk mail the postal carrier brings every day without fail. These sources offer a treasure trove of ideas for drafting even the most outrageous, and often hilarious, journaling. Include prices or toll-free numbers for extra pizazz.

As an art director for an advertising agency, Elizabeth often worked on car advertisements, which she described as over-the-top and chock-full of starbursts, bright clashing colors and huge price ovals. She spoofed those features for a tongue-in-cheek portrayal of her son's ability to attract mosquitoes. This caricature brings a bit of humor to an unpleasant situation.

SUPPLIES: Image-editing software (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop)

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