topic Scrapbooking in Staying well

Scrapbooking

Lostflutterby — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 10:08:06 GMT

Has anyone ever created a scrapbook/ journal to help with their journey. I have the means and opportunity but am unsure on how to start and was wondering if anyone had managed this?Likewise, what would you include in your scrapbook?

Thanks.

Scrapbooking

SourceShield — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 11:16:15 GMT

Hey!

I've had many journals over the years.

Some of the best advice I ever got about starting anything was...to just start, the momentum will take care of the rest!

I keep my poetry, songwords and lyrics, quotes, secrets...pics and stuff that meant something to me in that moment in the journal.

I find that its best to treat the journal/scrapbook like you would a dear friend - A really good friend is someone that you dont have to see everyday but one that you know is there when you need them.

Same with a journal - I dont force the writing or make the journal entry some kind of chore or job that I MUST do...cause that just gets boring, but more-so, just like a good friend...when I need to be totally and completely candid and say what I want to say without judgement, I have the journal that I can put that energy into and release, trusting that my journal keeps my words and feelings safe...just like a dear friend would!

Go for it, and do it your way!

Have fun.

MuchLove

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girl_interrupted — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:28:13 GMT

Hey Lost, this is actually a great idea! I was just thinking I need a project and I have trouble sticking to a journal/diary (it's so morbid lol). I recently created a scrapbook album for a friend and really enjoyed the project, was a lot of fun, so maybe this is a better way of expressing thoughts, in a more vibrant, colorful and artistic way.. as Sourceshield said, just start anywhere! you can always add more/edit/take out etc. Maybe start with something you're really proud of - write down some ideas and gather some photos/drawings/stickers.. Stickers are awesome! Have a look at pinterest or Google for more ideas. Have fun! I may just do this myself, so thank you for the idea!

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Zeal — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:29:46 GMT

Hi Lostflutterby, this is a great topic!

I endorse SourceShield's advice about just starting somewhere. Starting small can help, and will progress with time. It can be quite a therapeutic activity which is best when not rushed. When I was recovering from mental illness several years ago, I started 'collaging', which was my own take on scrapbooking. I bought A3 display folders from Officeworks (not everywhere stocks them), an A3 pad of paper sheets and Sellotape Sticky Dots to attach pictures etc. to the sheets. I have six or seven of these folders full of pages I created, some which look great, and others which served as more of a distraction/engaging activity.

I created pages of quotes from magazines/pamphlets, photo collage pages, I used magazine images, handwritten cards I received, I typed pages of happy memories (and stuck the A4 pages onto an A3 sheet), wrote poems etc. There are so many possibilities. It's useful to have a drawer or folder you can keep magazine clippings, photographs and other material in. I have not done any of this 'collaging' for years, but I am glad that I did do it, as now I can look back at pages filled with memories, inspiring quotes and striking images.

Best wishes,

Zeal