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Always ensure that products you use for scrapbooking are acid and lignin free, as these provide the best conditions for preserving your photos.

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Don't feel swamped by the number of photos you have - they don't all need to be sorted at once!

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Organisation is the key! Sorting photos into themes and date order ensures precious Scrapbooking time is not wasted searching for photos.

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Remember that everyone's scrapbooking style is different - you can't get it "wrong". Your style is unique to you and will be special to family and friends in years to come.

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Keep the focus on the photos - the background is there to enhance your photos not to draw your attention away from them.

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Journaling is an important part of preserving your memories and documenting events, so remember to leave room on the page for it.

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Memorabilia such as invitations, newspaper clippings, children's artwork, movie or show tickets etc... are great for enhancing your pages and a wonderful addition to your layouts (but ensure memorabilia doesn't touch your photos if you are uncertain as to whether it is acid free).

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Be careful not to crop important parts from your photos - background details that seem unnecessary today could be an important part of history in years to come.

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Have FUN and enjoy your new hobby! This is a great chance to get together with friends and enjoy creating a keepsake that will ensure treasured memories are preserved for future generations.