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What age is a good one to start scrapbooking?

26 years ago

My soon to be 9 year old has shown an interest in scrapbooking but I don't want to have to do all the work for her. Is this a good age to start? I don't know much about it myself. We bought a kit from Wal-Mart (first mistake), but then visited a specialty store that sold the good stuff but the prices were kind of steep. If anyone out there could help me and suggest some good starter kind of stuff, I'd sure appreciate it. I'd like to make her Easter Basket out of this kind of stuff. Thanks for all your help.

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Penny
26 years ago
Dear Sandra,
I think it's a great idea! If she doesn't already own one buy her a camera you can get a pretty decent one for as little as $30.00, then she can capture her own shots. I would also suggest checking out the scrapbook store to see if they have a teen crop or youngster crop. That way you could get her a gift certificate for that shop and she could buy supplies as she uses them, and she would not have to buy all the punches, etc. as she could use the ones at the store for free while she is there. I would look at a couple of pictures that she wants to scrap and then buy a few supplies for just those photos so that if she finds she doens't like the craft she is not stuck with unused supplies. Penny
Hilary
26 years ago
Sandra, my 9 year old son is dieing to start scrapbooking. I've kind of put him off because it's the only quiet time I get (I also have 6 and 4 year old boys). But it's probably time to stop being selfish and let him start. Let us know how it goes with your daughter.
Hilary
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I would suggest that everyone try to find a scrapbooking group in your area. I'm a visual person, and it helps me to see what everyone else is doing. It's nice to see that you aren't the only one out there with the hobby and provides some motivation for getting stuff done. We have a local store that offers a crop night each week and various classes throughout the year. Last night was my second time there. If you need ides or get stuck on something, you always have someone to ask for advice. The people who run the crop are helpful also. They often have ideas on things like cleaning up messes on a page, useful coverups, and they know the best places to look for ideas. In addition to this crop night, I'm starting to get together with friends to scrapbook also. It's nice to be able to set aside time to scrapbook without the kids and have a little adult time.
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I have not done this myself, but I have seen postings on other boards. I think the standard going price is about $5.00 per hour plus supplies. I think it should be AT LEAST minimum wage but you can ask for what you think you can get. Most people will never understand how time consuming it really is! But I have heard it was easier to do other people's pics because you are not "close" to them. If you are going to include journaling you will need them to submit info so you will have it. If you can make ANY money at all, I say go for it !!! As for me, I might not live long enough to get all my own pics done!! Good luck! Rebecca
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Hilary
26 years ago
My daughter is too young to do it by herself; but boy does she have fun trying!! She's 3 and whenever Mommy scraps she likes to sit down and use stamps, markers and stickers to make pages of her own. I have included her pages in a few albums for family members and they loved it!
Joelle
26 years ago
hello,
I think kids can begin to scrapbook at 7 or 8 if they really want it. (before if they are gift or if you have time to help them!). I give you a link to a friend of mine's page . Sorry it is in frenh. But go to the bottom of the page, click on 'pages' then choose 'les pages de Louis Dominique- 8 ans' ou les 'les pages de Jennifer- 9 ans' and you'll have an idea about what kids are able to do. Generally they enjoy it and want to do again. But I presume that at first you need to have time with them. You can also visit the other pages, even if you don't understand french, some are really great!
I hope this help you

Here is a link that might be useful: le site de Marie-dominique

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