SCRAPBOOKING A Quick Flash Gwen Smithies Aim To

SCRAPBOOKING A Quick Flash Gwen Smithies

Aim To promote the value of using scrapbooking as a method of teaching and learning in church based activities To consider how this might be developed in both the church and faith community To produce at least one page using a scrapbooking technique

By the end of this presentation I hope you will: Have some knowledge of getting started with Scrapbooking Recognise the value of undertaking such a project in a faith based setting Feel confident and skilled in introducing Scrapbooking in all age church activities

What is Scrapbooking? Scrapbooking: Is the art of preserving memories and/or experiences by using photographs/postcards etc. and combining them with journaling and memorabilia.

Why Scrapbooking? What’s the good in it?

Where might it happen?

Scrapbooking and the journey of faith

What’s The Connection? Scrapbooking and The Bible – Is there a link?

My First Baptism

Ella’s Baptism

Baptism - Connecting The Image

What’s The Story?

Other Images Resourceful Women

The Resourceful House Builders

Harvest Haikus!

What do I need to begin? 1 Assorted papers/card 2 Double sided tape 3 Punches 4 Scissors 5 Letter/number stamps and inks 6 Hole punch 7 Ribbons/wool 8 Glue pen 9 Brads(split pins) 10 Buttons/thread/needle

What do I need to complete a page? How do I start? • Select a photograph, picture or postcard – think about the content/colour/audience • Select one sheet of 12 x 12 card for the background • Select paper or card to form a mount for the picture – think about colours etc. • Select other bits and pieces to use for decoration e. g. scraps of patterned paper, labels, brads, ribbon or wool • Consider the layout of the page and decide what size letters etc. to use Away you go – Just enjoy!