How to Create a Volleyball Memory Book

Creating a memory book is a good way to commemorate your years on a high school or college volleyball team. You can use scrapbook supplies and print photographs to create the book or you can create and order photo books online using digital images. If you enjoy scrapbooking, you can work on the book yourself or enlist the help of your friends or teammates. If you want to have multiple copies of the book, consider creating it online so that you can order duplicate copies.

Things You'll Need

  • Printed photographs
  • Blank scrapbook
  • Colored cardstock
  • Acid-free, photo-safe paste
  • Pen
  • Watercolors
  • Stickers
  • Digital image files
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Instructions

  1. Scrapbooking

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      Select the photographs you want to include in the book. Print them yourself or have them printed. You can also order prints online at shutterfly.com or snapfish.com or just take your memory card or CD to a photo kiosk at your local copy center or pharmacy.

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      Organize the printed photographs. You can choose chronological order or you might want to arrange the photos by the event or even by player or teammate.

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      Gather any other mementos you want to include in the book, such as ticket stubs or newspaper articles.

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      Select a blank scrapbook. The book should be large enough to fit everything you want to include.

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      Paste your photographs and mementos directly into the book. You might want to mount them on colored cardstock or construction paper first. Be sure that you use acid-free, photo-safe paste.

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      Write captions or anecdotes under each photograph. You can decorate any remaining space with drawings, watercolors, or stickers.

    Online

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      Select a website to use to create and order your photo book. Compare the various book formats, cover materials, sizes, and prices before you begin. You can also choose between leather, linen, or paper covers in a variety of sizes. There are many vendors that you can use to order the photo books. For example, you can order from Kodak Gallery, iPhoto Print Products, Shutterfly Photo Books, or Smile Books.

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      Set up a free account with the website you want to use. Select your desired book dimensions and cover material. Select a cover template and individual page templates from the available options.

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      Upload your digital image files. Click "Get Photos" or "Upload Photos". Locate the photo files on your computer that you want to include in the book. Most sites allow you to upload multiple files at one time. Select the files. Click "OK" or "Upload".

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      Drag and drop the uploaded photos into the cover and page templates. Rearrange the photos as necessary until you are satisfied with the layout. Add text to each page if you wish.

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      Preview your book. Note any mistakes and make changes if necessary. Specify the number of books you want to order and complete the purchase.