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Post by smalltowngirlie on Feb 10, 2017 22:23:38 GMT
I have the original newspaper article and invite from my parents wedding. I really want to add these to a heritage album I am doing, but not sure the best way to add them since I think these are the only copies anyone has so I am leery about using originals.
I do not have access to an prunter at this time that I know will make acid free copies. I am really open to suggestions.
Thanks
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Feb 10, 2017 22:37:37 GMT
What wonderful pieces to have!
Do you have access to a scanner? Or could you take a photo of them? Either option could then be printed as a photo.
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Post by smalltowngirlie on Feb 11, 2017 1:39:10 GMT
I made a copy of the article, but it us gray so I may need to get a color print because I don't mind the yellowed paper. The invite is embossed and I even have a napkin from their wedding.
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Post by grammadee on Feb 11, 2017 3:39:43 GMT
Awesome that you have these items! Can you take a photo of each item and use that in your scrapbook? Or scrapbook the original napkin and invitation with a photo of the newspaper article, and then make a copy of your page for each of your family members?
Newspaper is bad news for scrapbook papers and photos, and this may be a long shot, but do you think the paper has a digital copy of the wedding story? That could be printed off and used on you page.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Feb 11, 2017 13:40:10 GMT
Are you able to go to an Office Depot or Staples or Kinkos (do they still have those?) and have a color copy made on high quality paper?
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Post by mikklynn on Feb 11, 2017 13:46:16 GMT
I often create a pocket on my page to slip an invitation or whatever in. I take a page protector and cut a piece about 2" wider and 1" taller than the item. Then I staple, sew, or use brads to fix the piece, sides and bottom, to my scrapbook page. Then slip your item into the pocket This way the item can be taken out to be viewed. I also spray everything front and back with archival mist. This will help prevent yellowing and keep the paper from getting brittle. Archival mist: link |
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Post by KikiPea on Feb 11, 2017 13:54:14 GMT
If you decide to scrap the actual news paper, there is a spray you can buy that will make it usable in your book. Something like this: Krylon Acid Free Spray |
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Post by amom23 on Feb 11, 2017 13:54:33 GMT
Are you able to go to an Office Depot or Staples or Kinkos (do they still have those?) and have a color copy made on high quality paper? This is what I do with all the newspaper clippings re: sports about my kids for their school albums. |
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Post by LisaDV on Feb 11, 2017 19:04:48 GMT
Those are awesome treasures to have!
I would make a copy of the article. There use to be a spray that made things acid free. Anyone remember that? and what they name was?
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Post by myboysnme on Feb 16, 2017 13:57:07 GMT
Please do not be afraid to scrapbook the originals. Scrapbooking is the safest way to keep them. It hurts my heart when we are fearful of using memorabilia. I use archival mist for paper items. I have the newspaper from my grandparents 1933 wedding. I sprayed it with archival mist and folded it off of its original fold basically so i can read the article i want. I make clear pockets out of page protectors cut down for cards and other memorabilia. I slide an entire newspaper into a page protector. If i need to i do make a copy of the article and put it on the page.
For me scrapbooking is my method of preservation. I always use my original items and photos when i have them.
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Post by myboysnme on Feb 16, 2017 14:00:54 GMT
Archival mist does not make a paper item usable in your book as someone said. It removes acid and lignin to stop deterioration of the paper item. On a newer article it keeps it from turning brittle and yellow. i pay the high price for it usually on ebay becausr it is worth every penny. It evaporates unlike krylon.
I see it on amazon called bookkeeper mist. It is $39 compared to the $12 krylon. I would not use the krylon on old items. $39 is the cost of archival mist - looks like its the same product
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Post by infochick on Feb 16, 2017 18:44:20 GMT
I agree with myboysnme. Scrapbooking items like this is one of the best ways to keep them safe. I might not, for example, do a mixed media layout with the original items, but keeping them in an album is an excellent storage solution...acid free, away from dust and light, stored where they won't be bent, etc. If you want to scrapbook the items in this way, I would suggest copies, with the originals stored in a divided page protector somewhere in the album. If you want to include them on pages, I would suggest making a pocket or envelope...I have made vellum envelopes in the past so that you can see what is inside...or perhaps mounting them on the page with photo corners made from paper or ribbon? I think when it comes to items like this the key is not to stick them down to anything permanently unless you are sure nobody else will ever want copies. |
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Post by myboysnme on Feb 16, 2017 19:04:03 GMT
I agree with myboysnme . Scrapbooking items like this is one of the best ways to keep them safe. I might not, for example, do a mixed media layout with the original items, but keeping them in an album is an excellent storage solution...acid free, away from dust and light, stored where they won't be bent, etc. If you want to scrapbook the items in this way, I would suggest copies, with the originals stored in a divided page protector somewhere in the album. If you want to include them on pages, I would suggest making a pocket or envelope...I have made vellum envelopes in the past so that you can see what is inside...or perhaps mounting them on the page with photo corners made from paper or ribbon? I think when it comes to items like this the key is not to stick them down to anything permanently unless you are sure nobody else will ever want copies.  also you can actually suspend items between two sheets of paper with an area cut out on the sheet and adhesive holds it together with the photo or item suspended without any adhesive touching it. |
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also you can actually suspend items between two sheets of paper with an area cut out on the sheet and adhesive holds it together with the photo or item suspended without any adhesive touching it.