Family pages are among my favorites. Titles should be carefully chosen to reflect what the page represents, but don't be afraid to be playful. Use of sub-titles enhances the message.
Embellish with items that reflect the event and those present. I have pictures of my husband and son flying kites at the shore. I used a sandy beach scene page, the title in a banner at the top, and kites down the one side of the page. The journaling tag included the date and location; the story was evident from the pictures, but I described the weather, water temperature, and sounds of sea gulls.
This is a chance to be gender-specific with embellishments such as lace, flowers, and buttons. You can also use items that are of special significance or associated with the people in the pictures. Among the pages and pictures from my son's birth, I included the handwritten note from my mother, the cards from the flowers we received at the hospital, and his hospital bracelet. These mementoes are so special, and add tremendously to the memories of the event. The pictures of the flowers are nice, but having the cards included really makes them stand out.
Personal observations and items add interest to these pages, so take the time to include details.
Be sentimental, this is your family! Write what you would want them to read in years to come, when you might not be there to supply details. Be brief, but thorough.
- Identify who is there, including last names of extended relatives or guests included in the photo.
- Describe the location, event or purpose of the picture, and the date.
- Journal to explain what is happening and why this picture has significance.
- Choose background colors that do not detract from, but add to the interest of the pictures.
Embellish with items that reflect the event and those present. I have pictures of my husband and son flying kites at the shore. I used a sandy beach scene page, the title in a banner at the top, and kites down the one side of the page. The journaling tag included the date and location; the story was evident from the pictures, but I described the weather, water temperature, and sounds of sea gulls.
This is a chance to be gender-specific with embellishments such as lace, flowers, and buttons. You can also use items that are of special significance or associated with the people in the pictures. Among the pages and pictures from my son's birth, I included the handwritten note from my mother, the cards from the flowers we received at the hospital, and his hospital bracelet. These mementoes are so special, and add tremendously to the memories of the event. The pictures of the flowers are nice, but having the cards included really makes them stand out.
Personal observations and items add interest to these pages, so take the time to include details.
Be sentimental, this is your family! Write what you would want them to read in years to come, when you might not be there to supply details. Be brief, but thorough.