Need some stress-free approaches to scrapbooking out of chronological order? Take a look through your scrapbook stash or items you’ve recently purchased. Is there something there that excites you or you purchased for a specific purpose? Don’t wait: scrapbook that now!

You can scrapbook now because you’re itching to use this product.

Why This Worked for Cindy Tobey

Cindy Tobey created her layout out of order because Jenni Bowlin Studio’s Bull’s Eye paper was perfect for the Bounce ’n’ Roll game’s “Bull’s eye!” audio clip. Like Cindy, cue creativity with a product’s uncanny match to your memories.

Not Just For Preschoolers by Cindy Tobey. 

Why This Worked for Mandy Douglass

When Mandy Douglass saw the Doodlebug Design Welcome Home collection it reminded her of the first home she owned, and she wanted to create this layout using these products.

Our 1st Home by Mandy Douglass.

Although a memory may not be next on your to-scrapbook list, when a product triggers that, scrapbook it now, out of order, to capitalize on the connection you feel between the memory and the product for a layout that comes together easily.

For more stress-free ideas for scrapbooking out of order, see the July/August 2011 issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine.

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July/August 2011