Vintage work is slightly different than other pages. The memorabilia is fragile and should be handled carefully. Some important points to consider when creating vintage pages:
Everyone has a history! Include images and details about your family and their accomplishments. Remember, the scrapbook you are creating is for generations to enjoy.
- The pictures are typically sepia, and show best on muted backgrounds.
- Vintage designs, like those available via the above link, create interesting and era-appropriate pages on which you can mount images, trinkets, and other memorabilia.
- Choose subtle tones and shades for mats or borders.
- Don't be afraid to embellish with additional mementos, or as in the wedding picture, use flowers that mimic those in the original picture.
- Labels are important to identify who or what you are displaying.
- Remember to use full names when possible; others may not know who "Aunt Doris" is, so be sure to include her last name too.
- A few details regarding the person or event add interest.
- If stamping on this page, archival ink is the ONLY kind that is appropriate; others will mar your photos.
Everyone has a history! Include images and details about your family and their accomplishments. Remember, the scrapbook you are creating is for generations to enjoy.