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We hear the term Scrapbooking a lot these days. From kids to senior citizens, many people, it seems, are addicted to scrapbooking. But is it really a new thing?

Actually, scrapbooking is not a new hobby. But now it is so popular that even golf has become less popular than scrapbooking. In fact, 25% of households are engaged in scrapbooking. Previously it was done with crafts and gluing the photos on paper.

An album of photos or any other small clippings can make up your scrapbook. The subject of the scrapbook may vary from personal to genealogical, or anything you want. This craft has gained a great deal of popularity over the past ten years, because of many manufacturers and artists. Addiction to scrapbooking is so intense that the first Saturday in May is announced as National Scrapbooking Day by the National Scrapbooking Association.

If you are addicted to scrapbooking, you will come to know that it's a good thing. When you prepare a scrapbook you are involved in an activity which gives you happiness. You will always select your favorite subject or event. Your scrapbook is a visual memory of memories. Whenever you will look it in future, we will remember all the things related to the particular photo or the event or the thing.

When you see somebody's scrapbook, you have the idea of preparing the scrapbook; you may not be clear about the subject. May be you are full of ideas and you could not choose one out of them. This is when it is a good idea to brainstorm your ideas. Once you decide the subject, there are number of ways to help you to compile all the pieces scrapbook. Today online help is much more useful for helping you prepare your scrapbook.

Scrapbooks may include many things like invitations, drawings, cards, pictures apart from photos. You can give your personal touch to your scrapbook by decorating it with ribbons, stamps, and your own comments will make it more interesting.

You will get the answer of the question 'why people are addicted to scrapbooking?', once you start doing it. This addicting craft can be one of the most rewarding of all. It gives you relief from your day to day chores. After a hectic schedule when you give only 15 minutes for your scrapbook, it will reduce your fatigue and gives your smile. You will get a scope to show your creative abilities. Your imagination is the key to make it beautiful. Scrapbook addiction will bring out your unknown capabilities.

There is no deadline or time limit to finish your work in time. You can continue it as per your wish. You need not have to do in one sitting. When you have spare time, you will spend it in scrapbooking instead of other less housework. If your friends are impressed then they will also join you in your scrapbooking. This is one of those rare crafts that any age can enjoy.

If you are scrapbooking, your children can help you and they will be inspired by it. If children are encouraged to prepare their own scrapbook, it will be great for their development. They will remember the memories of the special occasion or the events.
Scrapbooking is an addiction which will allow you to be creative. It is an exception to the meaning of addiction which generally refers to an unhealthy obsession.