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Top 8 Scrapbook Ideas to Create a Gift that Keeps Giving

By Robin McClure, About.com

Looking for a gift that doesn't end up unused in the corner of a child's room--or worse--in the trash shortly after the glee of a new present is past? Consider a gift that keeps giving; one that can be added to and enjoyed throughout the year. And what can be more enjoyable than starting a family scrapbook for a child? Here are some scrapbook software suggestions and other scrapbook ideas and books to make getting started a snap.

1. Ulead Photo Express My Scrapbook 2

If "deluxe" is what you're seeking, Ulead Photo Express My Scrapbook 2 offers everything you need to create scrapbook pages, background paper, clip art and titles on your computer. Customize and print a variety of scrapbook-themed pages and background paper to 8.5"x11" or 12"x12" format. Improve not-so-great photos with commonly used photo-editing tools. It's your complete scrapbooking software.

2. Mindscape American GREETINGS Scrapbook & More

Whether you’re a seasoned scrapbooker, or just starting out, American Greetings Scrapbooks and More! gives you an exclusive gallery of ready-made scrapbooks, pages, art, captions, backgrounds, and accessories to create and print treasured memory albums and much more! Each project includes a cover, Add-A-Photo frames, background, borders, pocket, photo corners, stickers, and word balloons.

3. Little Sister School Scrapbook

A scrapbook for recording information about important people and events of the school year. At this price, the gift encourages olders kid to record school-year events for themselves!

4. Now and Then: The Coolest Scrapbook for School-Aged Children

This book is touted as the "coolest" scrapbook for kids.

5. 10-Minute Scrapbook Pages

Take only 10 minutes to create scrapbook pages that preserve your treasured memories! Includes tips on choosing an album and on taking, matting, and cropping photographs. "...designs are spunky and innovative, simple to make..."--Quick & Easy Crafts.

6. Scrapbooking Kits for Kids

Kids can scrapbook too! Check out these wonderful beginning scrapbooking and journal kits- just for kids! Create personalized "about me" books, themed photo albums, and unique personal journals!

7. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Scrapbooking

I love the title, and the book promises easy step-by-step instructions to make even the novices look like seasoned scrapbook pros.

8. School Days Scrapbooks

Ideas, tips and techniques for scrapbooking the grade school years.

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