An Ambitious Idea

[kendiefox]

Of Note: I have never scrapbooked.

...but I am video calling into my D&D game. And the DM has sent 'stuff' for the game. Letters my character has received, copies of the clues the other players have at the table, etc. I don't want to trash them, but other than putting together some sort of scrap book, I can't think of a way to keep them tidy. It might also be a cool/fun thing to have at the end to share with the rest of the group.

But I don't know where to start? Hit up my local Joanne's or Michaels? Please don't say pinterest, I still do not understand pinterest.

Buy a scrapbook and some sleeve-things and go nuts? My handwriting is legible and that's the best thing one can say about it; trying to make pretty labels for things is a lost cause.

This idea may be too much for me.

Comments

[thaddeusly]

So, I actually tend to start with a shoebox to collect things so they stay in good condition and don't get lost. Then it's a matter of what techniques you know and what design elements catch your eye. I think it's really great to learn techniques from YouTube. That's how you learn things like how easy it is to glue an envelope onto a page and keep memorabilia inside that envelope (possibly those clues, or the letters). You can also make pockets by cutting a piece of paper and taping it along the edges you want closed. Using washi tape lets you choose another aesthetic element, but clear Scotch tape works just fine.

It's really what you make of it and what you're comfortable with. You can use your own handwriting or watch videos on how people do "lettering" or use stencils. If you remember what happened in each session, you might be able to "journal" it from the point of view of your character. Or it might be just a record of how things went and what was used, without necessarily needing to make it seem like something your character was writing.

It's probably a good idea to think about what you'd like your project to be before you start. It's okay to just keep everything together and spend some time thinking it out and watching videos for ideas or looking at people's blogs. It's okay to start slow and build over time. This can be a lot, but it doesn't have to be. It's about making something you like, giving yourself a chance to learn new skills, and enjoying the process as much as possible.

[kendiefox]

Thank you for the thoughtful response!

You're right, I can just keep the items in a safe place until I actually decide what to do. I can let the idea simmer for a while before I take action. And when I do get around to taking action, I can watch many vids to collect ideas.

I'm really liking the idea of making it more of a scrapbook from the perspective of my character. She is kind of a sap about having friends to adventure with, and we've had few enough sessions (that i do take notes during) that I think I can pull a narrative together, at least thus far.

[thaddeusly]

^_^ This sounds like such an adventure of a project! I hope you'll consider showing us pictures when you're ready to!

[kendiefox]

For sure! If this actually turns into something, I will be sharing all the pics.