Keeping a scrapbook is a wonderful way to remember all the special events in your life. It will be pure joy looking back through it and you'll be glad you started recording your journey.
There are endless ways you can scrapbook. Are you taking a special trip you want to remember? Are wedding bells in your future? Or do you simply want to get a little more creative with your journalling? If the answer to any of these is 'yes', then you're in the right place!
The thing we love about scrapbooking is: There. Are. No. Rules! You can let your imagination and creativity run wild. Keep it meticulously neat and tidy down to the smallest detail, or dip your whole book in paint! Either way, the special thing about scrapbooking is that it reflects who you are. We firmly believe you can't put a price on celebrating yourself!
In this article, you'll find our favourite scrapbook ideas to give you plenty of inspiration for your own scrapbook. If you would like more direction, check out these inspiring scrapbooking kits.
15 inspiring scrapbook ideas
Travel scrapbook ideas
First up we're going to show you are favourite travel scrapbook ideas! You'll find plenty to inspire your next scrapbook session, and it might even inspire your next destination. See our recommended travel scrapbook below!
Gathered recommends:
"This amazing scrapbook is ideal for travel scrapping. It is bound with beautiful brown leather with map and compass detailing. Inside are black pages on a ring binder. This means the pages can be easily removed, decorated and then placed back into the protective binder. It is also small enough to carry on holiday with you. Did somebody say beach time scrapbooking?"
1. DIY travel scrapbook by World of Wanderlust
This is what we call the OG of travel scrapbooking: we're talking photos, ticket stubs, coins, receipts, and museum tickets. The first thing to do is find yourself a suitable book to start scrapping in.
Make sure when you're travelling you collect up even the tiny bits and pieces that you'd normally bin. Each item brings with it its own cherished memory. They can be big or small, from a special photograph to a receipt for a tasty ice cream!
This tutorial shows you a fun way to put together your scrapbook which will leave you longing for your next adventure.
2. Doodle scrapbook by Memory Keeping Ideas
Are you visiting some eye-catching places? Then why not sketch or doodle them into your scrapbook? It's a fun way of keeping track of what you have seen without using a camera.
Plus we adore hand-drawn, it's a great way to get your own perspective on a sight and remember the way it made you feel.
Browse through this list of doodle inspiration and you might just end up doodling your whole trip!
3. Travel scrapbook by Paperchase
Paperchase was a stationary-lovers paradise, so we shed a small tear when there stores closed!
However, you can still check our their video on how to make a travel scrapbook like a pro. And while the stores may have closed, you can still buy Paperchase products from Tesco.
4. Travel scrapbook ideas, by Becki Clarke
Designer and brush-lettering artist Becki Clark shares her top travel journal ideas to inspire you!
Becki Clark says: “As much as I love Instagram, when it comes to making memories, I want more than just an image with a quick caption and a few emojis. I’ve started to scrapbook my holidays and special days, taking the time to print out photographs, being mindful to collect any tickets and bring back memories to jot down in my scrapbook, when I return home from my trips.”
5. Roadtrip scrapbook ideas, by Hobbycraft
Oh, we do love a good road trip! Sun shining, music blasting and nothing but the open road ahead of us. Bliss!
A road trip scrapbook will help you to relive that feeling over and over, and will definitely inspire future trips. This beautiful tutorial from Hobbycraft shows you the most creative and efficient way of scrapbooking your best moments!
Get creative with colour
If you want to add your own artistic touches to your scrapbook, check out our guide to watercolour painting. Then you'll be able to add a splash of colour to your pages.
Wedding scrapbook ideas
Scrapbooking for a wedding is so wonderful! There will be so much going on leading up to and on your wedding day so any small items, photos and memories you collect will make a fabulous keepsake for you and your other half to look through over the years.
Gathered recommends:
"We know you are going to need something really special, long-lasting and lovely to compliment your big day. We adore this beautiful hardcover scrapbook which is secured with a small metal loop! It is something we think looks unique and will perfectly protect your cherished memories and photographs. It is available in two colours to suit your style and will also arrive with a lovely gift box."
6. Wedding scrapbook ideas, by Hobbycraft
Another brilliant scrapbook from Hobbycraft! This tutorial shows you how to make the perfect front cover page for your wedding scrapbook.
We adore the navy blue contrasted with the gold lettering, it looks so classy!
7. Wedding scrapbook ideas for newbies, by Thinking Closet
This is a fabulous tutorial for those of you who may never have scrapbooked before.
The Thinking Closet takes you through how to start building up your wedding scrapbook. They use a simplistic way, and a hooped book to make scrapping super easy.
Get the full tutorial from Thinking Closet
8. Double layout wedding scrapbook tutorial, by Papercraft Secrets
Make a feature of both pages of your wedding scrapbook with this fabulous double layout tutorial. It's great for showing off different sides to your photographs – you could have a sensible photo of the bride and groom on one side, with a fun photo on the other side.
We also have lots of printable wedding papers to start your scrapbooking journey.
9. Vintage wedding scrapbook ideas by Helen Griffin
Are you a lover of all things vintage and retro? Then why not reflect that on your wedding day! Vintage wedding dress, suits, cars and dancing - what's not to love?
Helen Griffin will show you how to arrange your scrapbook to give it a real vintage feel, Polaroid cameras at the ready!
10. Wedding scrapbook for the bride by Bellenza
This scrapbook is a little different, it is a scrapbook made by the bridesmaids for the bride! It's a wonderful way to show the bride how much they mean to you with special words, photos and memories.
Once all of the bridesmaids have added their section the scrapbook can be brought together and given as a gift to the bride. How lovely!
Couple scrapbook ideas
The first date, a cinema ticket stub, a cute photo booth pic. There are so many adorable moments just waiting to be captured in your couple's scrapbook! Whether you make it together or to give to your partner, we have lots of fabulous inspiration and ideas to get you started on your couples scrapbook.
Gathered recommends:
"Is there a more adorable couple than Carl and Ellie from Pixar's tear-jerking movie Up? Now you can record your journey with this adorable inspired scrapbook. With thousands of positive buyer reviews, we need not say too much but the book is beautifully made, is ring-binded for ease of use and comes in a variety of sizes!"
11. New home scrapbook ideas
A momentous moment in anybody's life is moving into your first home! Whether that's solo, with a friend or with your other half.
This adorable idea can be easily tweaked to suit your own style and new home.
12. First date couple scrapbook ideas
What's more special than looking back on your very first date and keeping a scrapbook of it?
Use a small paper calendar to circle the day of the date plus any souvenirs, like ticket stubs, receipts maybe even a photo?
13. 100 ways I love you, by Instructables
Ok, 100 IS a lot, if you can't think of 100 then 20 is all good too. It is the thought that counts of course!
You can get some ideas and inspiration for the scrapbook layout and contents below.
14. Mini scrapbook by Felicity Jane
Who doesn't love something miniature?! These are super adorable mini scrapbooks!
You can put any mini photos, notes or trinkets in them. They make a cute gift and are quick to make up.
15. Gridded scrapbook idea by Paige Taylor Evans
A gridded page is a great way to save space and get an organised look for your scrapbook.
This tutorial will show you how to create this lovely grid and give you plenty of inspiration.
Creative crafts for scrapbooking
Learn how to make a rubber stamps or how to make your own stickers that you can use in your scrapbooking projects.
Your own scrapbook ideas are the best ideas
We hope these ideas have inspired you to get creative and start your scrapbooking journey. But remember, there's no right or wrong with scrapbooking - it's all about what you want to remember!
Fill your scrapbook with pretty patterns
We have lots of printable papers available to download and print at home for free. It's a great way to keep your scrapbooking at a low cost! Get creative with Gathered.
