Short of snaps?

And bring your Dig out those old prints back to life with the fondest travel memories Gabrielle Albert art of scrapbooking, says

ooking at old holiday snaps is good for you! According to the American National Institutes of Health, using prompts such as photos to reminiscence about past experiences can be very therapeutic and do wonders for our wellbeing.

And what could be better at a time like this, when it’s hard to make any

L■ immediate travel plans? Research shows that getting family and friends involved in scrapbooking can be a great way to help curb feelings of isolation too, whether you collaborate digitally or send them the finished article in the post. Scrapbooking is all about creating something unique and personal to you. All you need are your

photos and a little creativity!

Old-school scrapbook

Few pastimes are more meditative than creating your own scrapbook. To get started, consider the layout for each page and think about how you want to organise them – such as by date, destination or activity.

Play around with the look before you attach the images and leave space between them so you can layer and add extra elements. Once you are happy with your layout, stick them down and add words, quotes or dates. Postcards, tickets, maps and other travel souvenirs can be added for extra interest.

Ask friends and family to send you photos by post or email, or if you are confident using social sites such as Facebook or WhatsApp, you can find and download your tagged photos from there

With its world map cover design, this spiral-bound scrapbook is ideal for documenting all of your adventures at home and abroad. Measuring 30x28cm (12x11in), it contains 80 pages of high-quality paper suitable for glue, paints, tapes and decoration.

■ Hobbycraft travel scrapbook, £7, www.hobbycraft.co.uk

Add a little extra decoration and embellishment with these colourful washi self-adhesive tapes – perfect for securing photos, paper and card without glue.

■ Paperchase pastel washi tapes, £6, www.paperchase.com

Patterned paper can form the functional foundation of your page or become a decorative element on your layout. Hey Little Magpie has lots of lovely travel designs to choose from.

■ Carta Bella patterned paper, 99p, www.heylittlemagpie.com

Keep your precious memories secure and damage-free with these page protectors, which resist moisture and dirt. ■ Hobbycraft page protectors, 30.5x 30.5cm (12x12in), £4, www.hobbycraft.co.uk

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