Scrapbooking Theme – New Year

The end of the year reminds us of our hardships and achievements and now we are gearing up for a new one. There are many festivals that celebrate the beginning of the new year. These different types of New Year festivals have evolved over time in various regions around the world. The festivities may include large parties, fireworks, parades or other cultural activities such as traditional dances. In some places, people celebrate by lighting fireworks or dancing in a circle around a bonfire. Other celebrations include eating dishes that are symbolic of good luck and fortune. The festivals have different traditions but most of them share a common thread: ringing in the New Year with joyous celebration!

We're all a little different than we were 365 days ago. New Year's Eve is the perfect time to reflect on who we are and what has changed about us since last year. For many people, it is a time for celebration and recognition of their accomplishments. It's also an opportunity to recognize how much they have grown or learned over the course of the year, whether that be from gaining new skills or accomplishing personal goals.

What are you looking forward to in the new year? How would you celebrate the opening of the year? Whatever your plans may be, it's time to reflect on why we do it and how we plan for this special day. Here are some great layouts you can take inspiration from to start your page for your New Year celebration.

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Planning your scrapbooking projects

How do you scrap? Do you tend to scrap just one page here or there, or plan them around a theme? There is not one good and one bad way to work in a scrapbook project. There are advantages and inconveniences for each. Like many other choices that you will make in this hobby, it will be a matter of personal preferences.

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