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Birthday Scrapbook Ideas for a Milestone Birthday

Melissa Barbara
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As the old saying goes, it's the thought that counts. When those you love celebrate big birthdays, like their 60th, 70th and 80th, you want to celebrate their life in an extra special way!

Don't worry about spending big bucks to show your love; instead try presenting the birthday honoree with this thoughtful scrapbook gift.

This idea came about when my family and I celebrated my grandmother's 80th birthday last year. We wanted to express just how much we love and appreciate her, so we collected notes, letters and photos from friends and family members, and compiled them into a scrapbook that she could enjoy long after the surprise party was over.

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Why Make a Scrapbook?

A collection of photos and letters expressing loving thoughts is a wonderful gift to give. It's a personal token of appreciation that let's you tailor your gift to reflect the person you're giving it to and the memories you have with them. Its often difficult to understand the impact one's life has... Read More

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A Few Important Things to Keep in Mind

Composing this scrapbook will take time and effort, but in the end, it's worth it. Follow these tips to help you manage the process smoothly. Be sure to start this project well ahead time: You need to make sure you give people who are contributing to the scrapbook plenty of time to write their lett... Read More

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How to Put a Scrapbook Together

Scrapbooking is a fun and relatively easy activity. For this project, you'll be working with a lot of people and you'll need to stay organized. Read on for instructions and helpful tips. Read More

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How To Invite Friends & Family To Help

Once you've chosen who you'd like to contribute to the scrapbook, send them a letter or email describing what you need. Here's a sample to get you started.Dear (name of friend or family member), As you know, (birthday date) marks (birthday honoree's name) the (birthday year, i.e. 80th) birthday! (B... Read More

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