Heartfelt Hints: Organizing Your Photos, part 2

Organizing Photos

Last time we got your photos out of the box and sorted into envelopes. Now we’re going to break down each envelope into smaller categories. Set aside 2 hours and some 9 × 7 manilla envelopes to get started.

First decide if you want to scrapbook chronologically, by subject, occasions, individuals or theme. Next pick an envelope and divide the photos into workable categories. Continue with each larger envelope until they are broken down into sections. Label the outside of each envelope and set them aside in a box until you decide to start scrapbooking.

A later article will talk about actually getting started scrapbooking, however don't worry about that just yet. It is comforting to know that when you are ready to scrapbook, all you have to do is just grab an envelope and work through it until you are finished. This may take an afternoon (depending on the size of the category), a week or even a month. There is no rush, it is just nice to know that when you are ready to begin, your photos are ready too!

It’s an easy way to get started preserving your memories and not so daunting as a high mountain of photos. When scrapbooking, always be sure to use acid-free, archival quality products to protect and preserve your memories for generations to come.

Next time: Organizing Your Space