Keeping School Memories on Paper

Every summer, many will graduate from high school and into the real world of work, higher education and most importantly, making independent decisions which can be a challenge for the young adult. It is entry to the real growing pains that most hate to live through as it can be a period of experimentation and once in a while, painful real-life lessons learned. Though we can't go back in time literally, it is possible to re-visit "good" or "happier" times with a keepsake of childhood memories.

Senior scrapbook ideas can run the gamut, meaning that no two in the entire world should be identical. Some highlight moments starting from a child's first day of school up to high school graduation. Others may have a theme that reflects the child's interests such as art, sports, music or even science. A popular choice is to buy a name-brand scrapbook kit with arts and craft supplies, design templates and other cute trinkets. These can be found at mass discount retail chains as well as smaller crafts stores.

Another concept would be a time capsule theme that could include, but not be limited to-

o A "gallery" of your favorite (and not so favorite) teachers from kindergarten to 12th grade
o Pictures taken with friends they may have grown up with over the years
o Advertisements of toys or games that may have been the latest fad
o A list of favorite songs/movies/television shows
o Newspaper clippings that feature local or world events that have taken place over the years

There are also many software programs designed specifically for scrap booking or you could use desktop publishing software to scan and edit photos, add artistic touches or whatever fits. The upside to using this method is that senior scrapbook ideas can be saved to a compact disc, flash drive or other portable storage device. The downside is that it can be the most costl.

What makes a scrapbook so unique is that it does not require the use of expensive stationery, software or other materials to create their own memories that can be cherished in later years. Some people are just no-frills, bells and whistles personalities anyway so in this case, simplicity is best.

The most unique of senior scrapbook ideas is a written diary that recollects daily events in a person's life. This may seem boring or mundane to some but for those who really enjoy writing or placing their innermost thoughts on paper, this could be a hoot. It doesn't even have to be limited to actual day-to-day events; it could be the opinion of a 12-year-old on world matters, pop culture or a kaleidoscope of self-expression through creative writing and drawings. It can also be a funny way to see how a person's grammar and handwriting can gradually change over the years.

Remember that senior scrapbook ideas do not have to be limited to the latest trends not does it have to be beautiful but it should reflect that individual.