Prom Memories: Scrapbook

Many stores sell scrapbooks and magnetic photo albums.  There are many to chose from.  I suggest starting off with something medium to large sized.  It is much easier to spread out the stuff you have then transfer all that stuff to a larger book if you run out of room.  Here are some other important archival hints:

• Keep the album and your keepsakes away from sunlight.
• When buying materials be sure paper is:
• Archival
• Acid Free
• Ph balanced
• Store everything ina cool, dry box.
• Keep photos away from light, heat and humidity.
• Don't cut Polaroid pictures.  Cropping Polaroid pictures releases chemicals from inside the photo.  These chemicals can destroy your photos and are harmful to you.
• Be careful when writing on the back of photos.  Don't dent them, and make sure the ink doesn't bleed through.

It's always important to have items (not just phots) to put in the scrapbook.  It adds dimension and charachter to your book.  And don't foget smells!  Your olfactory system (smelling) isone of the senses most strongly connected with your memory.  Spreay some of the perfume you wear to prom on the inside back cover.