Summer Keepsake Ideas

Summer Keepsake Ideas

Don't let the carefree days of summer fade away. Keep your memories of fun in the sun fresh with these keepsake ideas.

Collages

Collages are super fun and easy to make. Just about anything can be turned into a collage. Make one from photos; one from drawings you made over the summer; one from bird feathers you collected; one from postcards of places you or your friends visited. Display your creation in a frame, or take it to a local print shop to have color
copies made to send to family and friends.

Scrapbooks

You can have a lot of fun making scrapbooks, but if you're not careful, it can become overwhelming. If you have a huge box of undated photos, don't try to tackle the entire box in one day. Start with the most recent pictures, such as ones from this summer. Include other items such as movie ticket stubs, amusement park receipts, tour brochures, etc. Visit a craft or office supply store to find acid-free paper that won't fade as much over time.

Summer Time Capsule

Gather items for a time capsule, to be opened in some distant summer. Place them in a plastic box with a lid, or a large shoebox. Include special photos; a current newspaper; a list of favorite things (each person in the family makes a list of their favorite things: movies, songs, foods, books, etc.); a road map from a summer trip; take-out menus from favorite restaurants; and maybe even a videotape of a few summer events.

About the Author: Deborah Shelton is a mother, a freelance writer, and author of the brand new book, "The Five Minute Parent: Fun & Fast Activities for You and Your Little Ones." Visit Deborah's website for more fun ideas: http://www.fiveminuteparent.com To subscribe to The Five Minute Parent email newsletter, send a blank email to: Five_Minute_Parent-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.