STORING SCRAPBOOK PH

STORING SCRAPBOOK PHOTOS

Taking the time to collect, sort and store your photos may seem like unproductive time spent not doing your favorite thing-scrapbooking. We will use the old adage “if you do this now you will be glad you did later”.

Taking the time to sort your photos and actually discard the one that you will never use is a big step. Of course, you will want to keep that one of a kind photo even if is not clear.

Photos stored in display frames will deteriorate in time so you may want to take it out of the frame and store it securely of make a copy for your storage files. Good color copies of photos can be made on many home printers and at copy shops. Many of the craft stores plus Lowes and The Home Depot have a wide variety of storage containers to choose from. Remember to stay clear of the polyvynils.

If you still have the photo negatives you can store them along with your photos just in case. Store the photo containers in a dry place out of direct sunlight and if possible where the temperature is not excessive. Most attics are dry and void of sunlight, but usually way too hot. Try and pick a spot free from spilt drinks, laundry and dish washing detergents and water leaks.

Organize your photo storage in a manner to compliment the way you work. Photos can be sorted by size (some of the older photos were larger than the current ones), date, event, age, and persons