Researching Your Genealogy 101 – Eleven Genealogy Tips for Newbies

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The National Genealogy Society (America) has stated, “Family history is now the second most popular hobby in the United States, after gardening. (1) If you are one of the millions of people who is interested in researching your genealogy but don’t know where to start, I was in your shoes a few years ago. Now I’m well on my way to having a book published! To give any genealogy newbies a head start on researching their family tree and family history, I offer these eleven tips.

Start researching your genealogy today. Genealogy is one of those things the longer you put it off, the harder it will be to find out simple details. Who are your parent’s cousins? Who were your grandparent’s siblings? Who is that woman in the family photo next to Aunt Jane? What was Aunt Jane’s maiden name? The sooner you start researching, the more people you will have still alive and able to help you.
Begin researching your genealogy with your immediate family and work outwards from there. Write down some of those dull stories Grandpa or Uncle Bob are always telling. Ask them who their siblings, parents, aunts and uncles and cousins were. Go through old family photos with them. Write down all the names. Ask them if you can photocopy their marriage certificate and birth certificate and if they have any old records, journals, documents, old wills, or letters you can copy.
Family Bibles are a great place to research genealogy as they often contain birth and death records as well as marriages and children.
Move on to the internet to research your genealogy and family history, but DON’T believe everything you see posted online for your family tree! The biggest mistake a rookie researcher makes is copying and pasting a family tree they find online and thinking it must be accurate because the family tree was published online. Use online references to help you get started, but do your own research and find documentation on each branch of the family tree.
Two of the many places online to research your genealogy and check for family history information are http://www.ancestery.com and http://www.genealogy.com. Another great place to search for newspaper records is NewspaperARCHIVES.com.
Use Google to research your genealogy and family history and search for records of your family.
Begin your real genealogy and family history research at the Public Library. Many libraries have sections devoted to genealogy and local history where you will find a wealth of resources.
Cemeteries are another place research your family history and genealogy by finding birth and death records as well as to identify spouses and children. Much of this is engraved on tombstones, and other data you can piece together by who is buried next to whom.
School records can be helpful in researching your family history, I got quite a bit of help finding old photos and details about my father as well as two of my uncles by tracking down the alumni association of their high school. The high school was closed before I was born, but they still had an alumni associate, and that association provided me with a photo of an uncle who died before I was born and of whom we had no photos.
State, city and county records are very helpful in researching your family history. You can order wills and other documents from the correct government offices.
Military records are a great way to research the history of any vets in your family. There are websites and other resources online and through the various military branches if any of your family served in the military.

If you use these tips as a starting point as you begin to research your family history, and remember research is never as simple as copying and pasting what you find online, you will be ahead of the game as you begin the rewarding task of piecing together your family history and family tree.

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Gay Adoption Is Possible – But It May Be Difficult

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If you’re gay and live in the United States and would like to adopt a child, how you go about it will depend on what state you live in.  The different states have different rules about how you can adopt a child.  If you are gay and live in Florida and would like to adopt a child, at the time of this writing, you won’t be able to.  Florida is the only state that does not allow any type of gay adoption.

When it comes to gay adoption, your state will dictate which of the 3 main types of adoption you may apply for.  Some states are very liberal in what type of adoption you may pursue; others will limit you as to what type of adoption you may apply for.

The three main types of adoption which will directly affect you are: Single or individual adoption, joint adoption, and second parent adoption.  A description of what each type of adoption is follows:

Single or individual adoption:  This type of adoption is as the name suggests, a single person or individual applies for an adoption.  The types of children you can adopt through this process are those who are wards of the state or children who were put up for adoption by their birth parent(s)

Joint adoption:  This type of adoption takes place when a couple who isn’t legally married asks the court to allow them to adopt a child.  The types of children you can adopt through this process are those who are wards of the state or children who were put up for adoption by their birth parent(s)

Second parent adoption:  This would be used if you or your partner already has legal rights of a child.  Whichever one of you does not have legal rights, can ask the court to grant joint rights of the child.  The person who already has rights does not relinquish their rights; they simply share the rights with their partner.

Obviously, if you and your partner want to adopt together, the best option is if your state allows joint gay adoption.  If your state does not allow joint gay adoption, then you may have to do an individual adoption.  Most states do allow individual gay adoption.

If your state does not allow joint gay adoption, then either you or your partner would file for single adoption (as long as your state allows it).  Once the adoption goes through, whoever does not have adoption rights, can then file for a second parent adoption.  Of course, this is provided your state allows second parent gay adoption, which most do.

One of the best things you can do if you are considering gay adoption, is to contact an adoption agency.  If there is one available in your area, you should try to find one that specializes in gay adoption.  They will better understand the laws and regulations.  An adoption agency that specializes in gay adoptions can get you through the adoption process much easier, because they have more experience with this type of adoption.

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Do You Need Garden Chairs For Your Garden

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Your garden would look more attractive if you put some beautiful garden chairs. The garden chairs would make your garden appear homey and cozier. They would also add and reflect a personal touch.

Yes, you definitely would need garden chairs for your garden. How could you enjoy your garden when you can’t find a relaxed position? Standing in the middle of it can be tiring and boring. Garden chairs would definitely give you the ease and comfort of staying longer in your garden to enjoy the view, listen to music, read your book or just lazily sit down for long hours meditating.

Having garden chairs in your garden gives you another choice of entertaining your guests. You can always have guests outdoors and the garden is the best choice for it. If you already have garden chairs, then you can place them outside. You can entertain guests anytime of the day if the weather is good. You can serve drinks and some finger foods and you would have good time.

Garden chairs have their practical purposes. They are used as comfortable accommodations to seat you and guests in case you don’t want to use the inside of your home. They have different designs that could complement the general setting of your garden. You can choose vintage or antique –designed garden chairs, which would really add more character and personality to your garden. Garden chairs made from high quality plastic are casual in style but you can prop them up by adding some pretty pillows or cushions. Garden chairs made from wood or wicker also provide a relaxed mood when placed in your garden. Those made from metal or aluminum make your garden have a more defined look as they are impressive materials that have their own stylish traits.

Garden chairs in your garden are not limited for just sitting down. You can also have garden chairs that have different purposes. You can add a few lounge chairs around the garden during summer to enjoy the sun. You could also have garden benches located in corners. If you want something more long lasting, you can opt to have garden chairs made of stone, strategically located in different areas of your garden.

There is nothing better than spending time in your garden sitting comfortably in your garden chair. You can spend time alone and just enjoy your quiet time with your flowers and other plants. You can also have a small get-together with your family or close friends. It doesn’t have to be formal. Garden chairs are useful in these kinds of occasion. This is just one of the reasons why you should have them in your garden.

There is a word for garden chairs in Danish and it is Havestole hynder. If you are eager to find the best ones, you should visit this great and very resourceful Danish website. Use Google Translator if you can’t understand it. More about garden furniture you can read here.

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Learn How To Pick The Best Woodworking Projects To Meet Your Needs

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Learn How To Pick The Best Woodworking Projects To Meet Your Needs

Just about all beginners are looking for woordworking plans that will fit their particular skill level. A good thing to undertake should be to begin with a simple, straightforward project that you’ll be capable of finishing with a modest effort. Completing a project will usually make you feel quite pleased. Use this as a measuring stick as to what you are comfortable working with and get an idea of how long it takes to perform certain tasks that just about every project entail.

Initially there’s no need to come up with your own woodworking plans. It’s probably better to start with established and proven woodworking plans. It is possible to find an abundance of them on the internet, but you should also check magazines and books. No need to buy all the books, unless you really choose to, you can go to the library and borrow several ideal books with woodworking plans.

You will need to keep in mind that every single woodworking project should be planned. It will be easier to avoid making unnecessary errors if you are utilizing woodworking plans for all your projects and this will save you considerable time as well. There are plenty of good reasons why you ought to devote sufficient time on the planning and organizing part of your project before going ahead with the actual building part. The possibility that you’re going to be successful as well as achieve the result you wish to get will be much greater if you’re implementing a well-rounded woodworking plan, which can be found in magazines and books. It’s also possible to make use of something you locate on the web, but it is important to remember that you need to check the accuracy prior to deciding to follow one such plan considering that the web is filled with unverified material.

Once you first have more experience, you might like to create your own personal unique woodworking projects. It will make all of your furnishings more distinctive simply because they won’t look the same as the furniture that other woodworkers build. It really is without doubt a lot more enjoyable to build your own personal items without duplicating someone else ideas. This may even be necessary if you’d like to make the woodworking craft as your career down the road. It is actually a possibility to make a decent living from woodworking if you’re skillful, patient and careful.

It’s not always easy to pick woodworking plans for beginners. However , you really should attempt to make use of books and magazines rather than the Web as much as you possibly can since you will get better results by doing that. Remember to hang on to your plans. You never know when you might need them as a reference guide for future projects. On the other hand, maybe just a keepsake to pass down to your kids…

Woodworking projects, that are well thought out, are going to be more enjoyable and produce the desired results. For more on Woodworking, just do a google search for ‘Woodworking Plans’

 

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Artistic Garden Hose Holders

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Garden Hose Holders are decorative hangers that keep the hoses in the garden very neat.     Different types of Hose Holders viz.,  Butterfly hose holders, Star hose holders, Round holders, Decorative hose holders, scroll hose holders, hose holders with stand fixed on earth, leaf hose holders, Tendril hose holders   are available  and the customers can choose the  one according to his taste.   Garden hose holders made up of Cast Iron is most popularly used. Aluminum hose holders are also there. Hoses cannot be rested carelessly on the ground.  Garden hose holders protect the hoses from kinking or knotting.  Garden hose holders with decorative designs are a value addition to any garden and it is also purposeful.   Garden hose holders with cast aluminum finish ensure durability and strength with beauty.   Garden hose holders protect the life of the garden hoses.   Garden hose holders, apart from functional, are a nice garden ornament.  
Artistically sculpted garden hose holders with cast aluminum or cast iron looks very nice and decorates the garden.  Elegantly styled garden hose holders are available to suit any patio or garden or yard.   These keep the garden hoses in a great way and tucked away.  Decorative garden hose holders will definitely add charm and character to any garden. Garden hose holders serve the intention and theme of the garden that care the water hoses.  Garden hose holders are very functional garden tool or accessories.
Garden hose holders from small to large size may be selected depending up on   the size of the hose, length of the hose, the frequency of  use and of course, the range or area of the garden or yard.  Small hose holders serve the limited purpose whereas more decorative or ornamental hose holders bring prosperity to the garden. Garden convenience made easy with innovative garden hose holders.  Water resistant and weather resistant with cast aluminum or cast iron garden hose holders are rust free and gives convenience to the outdoor chores.  Water hose station or hose holder with decorative touch allows gardening convenience and keeps the watering hoses away from bushes, flowers and shrubs.   
Garden hose holders with elegantly embossed leaf made up of fine copper looks glittering and too good any garden.  This holder with powder coated and brass screws mounted on it will store recoiling garden hoses. Antique bronze hose pot is also a better way to disguise yard or garden hose. Floral embossed bronze hose pots hold 150 feet of hose with good antique finish.  
 
Garden hose holder neatly wounds the water hose reel and hose holders can also be embossed with family initials.  This is an added attraction to garden lawn or landscape.
A complete garden definitely has a nice, artistic garden hose holder.   Nowadays, garden hose holder is also a fine gift article as it is functional and decorative.  Garden water hoses are too expensive and it has to be protected all around.  Just keeping the hose on the floor garden will only spoil the life of the hose and also rusted within short period.  The permanent solution to protect the garden hose is the sturdy, durable and well hand crafted garden hose holder.

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How to Research Family Genealogy

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Step 1 First, start with what you know about your family history. Write down important dates and names. It might be easier to have some sort of genealogy software like family tree maker to input the data
Step 2 Interview relatives about the history of the family. Older relatives make a great source for getting detailed genealogical information. Not only that they can tell interesting stories about the family which is a great addition to your research. You might want to bring a tape recorder or video camera to record because it might be a little difficult to write everything down.
Step 3 Records. After getting details from relatives you can now begin to research more details. I would look up census records of your ancestors to located them and get vital information from them. Sometimes you can even view or get copies of their birth certificates and death certificates. Other records you may want to look into our adoption, wills, deeds, and military. To gain access to records you can go to your local library or it might be available on the Internet. Visit cemeteries to locate relatives so you can document it. It is important to get as many copies of family historical records as you can. It might be beneficial to have a camera to take photographs of documents if you cannot get copies.
Step 4 Photographs. Go through the family photos and try to identify as many relatives as possible from all the records you have collected. Match a face with the details.
Step 5 Filling in the spaces. If you have trouble identifying or locating relatives which is a good possibility I would suggest going to an Internet genealogy website or maybe your local community has a genealogy group and posting the information you have. I have found when I did this I came in contact with long distance relatives who helped me fill in holes with my own family genealogy. Some websites I would recommend is Ancestry.com, Genealogy.com and the Mormon church has the largest free collection of family genealogy and their site is FamilySearch.org
Step 6 After you done all the research you can I would input everything into a genealogy software program so you can make your own family tree. After putting in all the data you can create you own album and put photographs and stories from relatives and make copies and have it bound. In my family there was a videotape and dvd made of the family photos set to music which I thought was quite nice.

Hopefully these pointers will help you on your quest to find about your family. Good luck!

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Question by sammi_saur <3: .Genealogy.?
I’m now starting to get into genealogy. I have a list of people I can use to research. But I seriously dont know where to start, I mean where do I go? Is there any website I can use to look up my ancestors? Any advice would be notified.

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Old Finder.

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My mom has traced our roots clearrrr back to the George Washington days. There is a geneology room in her local library, but she also contacts records departments in whatever city or town from which she is trying to obtain death/marriage/birth certificates.

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Gardening Tips

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Garden advice is not that hard to come by.  In fact, you can get gardening advice from another gardener, in a gardening catalogue, gardening books, gardening magazines, and even on the Internet.  Although you will have variations with every plant, there is some gardening advice that is universal and that goes for any plant.

For example, the gardening advice given for planting is pretty much uniform.  You must place plants where they will have room to grow so they don’t overcrowd each other.  Good air flow is a plus, and plants must be in a position where they will receive adequate amounts of sunlight.  Advice will always tell you to add some type of nutrients to the soil to lead to better plant growth, such as mulch or compost. 

Gardening advice on watering plants is a little more varied, because every type of plant needs different amounts of water.  For example, you wouldn’t want to water a cactus near as much as you water a tomato plant.  How much you water will obviously also depend on where you live, the climate, and how much rain your area receives. 

Gardening advice from nearly every source will tell you that your plants not only need fertilize when you first plant them, they will also needed to be fertilized throughout their growing season.  What type of fertilize used will depend on the soil content and pH balance, but fertilize will definitely be needed on most all plants.  Compost can be used instead and it is easy to find advice on how to make a compost pile as well as when fertilize and compost needs to be used.

Gardening advice on weeds, insects, disease, and how to get rid of them is probably the most sought after advice in all of gardening.  These pests invade all gardens and if you don’t get rid of them, they will take over and ruin your garden.  There are many different chemicals and pesticides that can be used, and gardening advice will usually clue gardeners in on which chemicals are better, which are harmful, and which ones are easier to administer.

Gardening is not an easy task; you have to fight against many outside forces, such as weather, insects, disease, and weeds.  Even the most seasoned of gardeners will seek out gardening advice once in a while.  Who wouldn’t when there are so many forces that could take a garden out?  There is a lot of general gardening advice on the market that goes for any plant, but if you look a little harder you will find specific advice for that one plant that is the only one giving you trouble.  Gardening advice is relatively easy to find, and while you may come across the occasional bad apple, most of it is relatively sound and will help with any gardening question.




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Question by loumcneillis: gardening????????????
My girlfriend and I are wanting to plant a small garden (maybe 6×8). We would like to plant some corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, bannana peppers, strawberries and some cantalope. It’s more of just something to do, but we are gonna eat the vegetables. My question is this: Can all these plants grow in the same type of soil? Are there any precautions that need to be taken? Is it too late to plant any of this stuff? We live in lower Michigan. Any helpful hints are appreciated.

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First corn needs to be grown in large crops for pollenation, other wise you get funky looking corn. But what I noticed more than anything is you are wanting to put way tooo much in one spot. Strawberries can be planted anywhere and they make a great ground cover. Tomatoes are great, but watch them for Tomato horn worms! YUCK) Cucumbers are viney so they will run and most likely escape your garden as are cantalopes.

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Gardening Gift Ideas

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Gift Ideas for Gardeners

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Gardening Tools: rakes, shovels, pruners and other hand tools

Vegetable & Flower Seeds: Buy open-pollinated or heirloom seeds

Garden Stakes: Buy unfinished garden stakes and paint a solid color. Then paint the names of vegetables on the stakes using outdoor paint. Paint on a few carrots, beans or peas on them to dress them up.

Soil: Manure, Topsoil, Sand, Potting Soil - Gardeners always need organic soil and fertilizers each year

Garden Buddies: Like pet rocks. Paint flowers & vegetables with faces. Add frogs or other common garden visitors like slug rocks. Or paint an inspirational saying on your garden buddy.

Stepping Stones: These are easy to make. Buy cement and a bag of miscellanous junk jewelry or trinkets at a thrift store. Then make a mold, add pebbles or rocks and decorate with the jewelry and trinkets. Be sure to use lots of sparkly items.

Gardening Calendar: Learn how to make a personalized gardening calendar here. Lists monthly gardening tasks to keep on schedule.

Antique Garden Art: Go to auctions and garage sales. Find interesting conversation pieces for your friend’s garden.

Old Boot Planters: Use old boots, teapots, buckets or anything with space enough to plant a few vegetables or flowers. Hens and chicks work great in boots. Makes for a unique diy garden gift.

Rain Barrel: Collecting rain water is a green idea for your green thumb friend. If they have a good location for a rain barrel, like the corner of a building where there is no gutter or where a gutter could be removed and replaced with the rain barrel, this would make a neat gift.

Garden Rain Chain: This goes excellent with the rain barrel. Secretly measure out the length of chain needed from eave to ground, rain barrel or water catch basin on ground. Buy chain and tack weld old gardening hand tools onto it. The rustier the gardening tools, the better.

Straw sunhat, colorful gardening gloves, gardening boots or slip on type sandals for gardening.

A cold frame for growing cool crops year-round. Easy to make yourself or you can buy. Toss in some lettuce or cabbage seed, potting soil and a misting bottle.

Bushel Baskets: Gardeners love bushel baskets for their looks and usefulness. They are the perfect gift to harvest the bounty of one’s garden.

Wheel Barrow or Flatbed Wagon: The double tires on wheel barrows is nicer to avoid tip overs. Flatbed wagons with big, fatty wheels are great to avoid getting stuck in marshy areas.

Gift Certificates: To a local nursery, seed shop or even online seed companies. Here is a good place to start shopping for seeds.Links to a list of seed companies selling organic, open pollinated and heirloom seeds.
Tickets to Local Garden Show or other Gardening Events

Worm Box & Red Wigglers: Build a worm box and add red wigglers. Worms are great in the garden, produce one of the best organic fertilizers known and make nice fishing worms too.

Herbs in Painted Terra Cotta Pots: Buy the pots or find used ones someone is giving away. Give them new life with the stroke of a paintbrush. Make them colorful, match your friend’s kitchen or just leave them plain. Fill with potting soil and several different varieties of herbs–one per pot. Line 3 to 5 pots up on a window sill. You can even personalize it by painting the letters of your friend’s name on each pot so it is spelled out when the pots are placed side by side. Great herbs to start with are: Oregano, basil, thyme and rosemary.

Magazine Subscription: Mother Earth News or Backwoods Home have very unique, diy articles and projects.

Seed Screens: A rather expensive gift, but an absolute dream gift for anyone who saves their own vegetable seeds.

Canning Jars: Most gardeners can their vegetables. You can’t go wrong with pint-sized wide mouth canning jars and lids. You can even make your own canning jar labels. Use material to make jar toppers for homemade jam. Click here to learn how.
Gardening Books: There are SO many wonderful books. For seed saving however, there is one that truly stands out. It is called, Seed to Seed by Suzanne Ashworth. Northwest gardeners will also thoroughly use and enjoy the year-round gardening calendar and information found in Maritime NW Garden Guide put out by Seattle Tilth.

No-Sew Garden Print Blanket: Come winter, gardeners are tucked up in the house thumbing through seed catalogs and reading the latest gardening news. A no-sew blanket would keep them warm. A fast, easy project and a great gift too. Learn How to Make a No Sew Blanket or Prayer Blanket Here.

Gardening gifts are treasures to the home gardener as long as they are useful. A gift from this list of gardening gift ideas is sure to please the gardener in your life. Happy Gardening…….

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Woodworking Plans For Easy-To-Do Woodwork Projects

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How To Find Simple Woodworking Plans For Beginners

 

It doesn’t really matter if you’ve practiced woodworking for many years or if you’re still a rookie, you can always have use for some easy woodworking plans. Its much easier to complete a thoroughly planned out project than one that is not, following simple woodworking plans will aid completion, not to mention the importance of ensuring that the plans are accurate before you begin your project.

 

You have no shortage of options as to where you are going to purchase your woodworking plans. There are plenty of places to buy them on the net but not all of them provide accurate plans. You have a higher likelihood of finding a good plan for your project if you check with an authority textbook on the woodworking craft. A subscription for a woodworking magazine might help you a lot as well. The internet is a great source for many things and it’s a great place when you would like to read articles and learn a lot about a certain topic, such as woodworking, but it’s not the perfect place when you want to find easy woodworking plans.

 

You need to be aware that you can build some very nice pieces of furniture, even if you are following straightforward woodworking plans. You can build a solid wood chair, or a handsome armoire if it suits you, and it may not be as complicated as you may conceive it to be. You need to know however, that it takes a great deal of practice to become a skilled craftsman, and you will need a lot of practice for your furniture to look good. 

 

You don’t have to choose it as your profession, woodworking can be a hobby as well. Once you’ve completed several projects you may wish to try a more difficult plan, which is okay, however you should always bear in mind that you can get perfect results with easy woodworking plans. What matters is your work. You will be able to come up with your own plans as you gain experience and learn the process. That makes the craft of woodworking a lot more fun for sure. You can learn more about woodworking and planning woodworking projects by Clicking here!!

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Bend wood to make furniture using a bent lamination technique that involves cutting wood into the desired shape, ripping wood strips, applying glue with a roller and clamping wood pieces into place. Find out how long to let bent wood pieces dry in this free video from an award-winning woodworker on basic carpentry. Expert: Kent Perdue Bio: Kent Perdue is a senior in the furniture-making program at VCU, and has received many scholarships and awards for his work. Perdue sells his work at various furniture stores in Richmond, Va. Filmmaker: nate thompson
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How to Make a Homemade Scrapbook or Photo Album

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Learning how to make a homemade scrapbook or photo album is easy and inexpensive. Making a homemade scrapbook or photo album is a great way to remember and commemorate the special times in your life. This craft is easy and inexpensive, and kids will love it.

You can make a homemade scrapbook or photo album using scrapbook paper, a hole puncher, wrapping paper, a pencil, cardboard, glue, scissors and ribbon. You can also use brown paper bags or paint to cover the cardboard outside of your homemade scrapbook or photo album.

Start by assembling the scrapbook paper in a neat stack. Lay the cardboard over the paper and trace the edges. Cut the cardboard so you have at least half an inch extra cardboard on the top, bottom, and right side. Lay the cut piece of cardboard on top of another piece of cardboard and cut the second piece to match the first. This will be the front and back cover of your homemade scrapbook or photo album.

Wrap each piece of cardboard with the wrapping paper and glue it in place to secure it. The folded creases should all be glued on one side of the cardboard. Next place piece of scrapbook paper over the creased side of the cardboard pieces and glue it in the center. Allow these pieces to dry thoroughly.

Use the hole puncher to punch two holes in the left side of the stack of scrapbook paper that will be the pages of the homemade garden scrapbook. Make sure all of the holes line up. The holes should be spaced at least 4 inches apart.

When the cardboard has dried place a hole punched sheet of scrapbook paper on top of it and use the pencil to trace the holes. Repeat this process on the other piece of cardboard and punch holes in both pieces. Place the bottom cover on a flat surface with the creased side up. Place the scrapbook pages on top of the cardboard. Place the front cover on top with the creases on the inside.

Cut a long piece of ribbon and thread it through the holes so the ends are in the front. Tie the ribbon into a tight bow to secure the scrapbook pages in place.

This homemade scrapbook or photo album can be personalized any way you like. Pages can be taken out, added, or rearranged by simply untying the ribbon. This homemade photo album is a great way to remember and be crafty.

 

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Marion Smith scrapbooking on one of her monthly trading albums for apieceofcraft.com. This was my very first video. Thanks for watching make sure you watch some of my other videos. Life is full of Scrap. Marion Smith
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