Scrap booking is such a popular hobby and one that I’ve always wanted to get involved with. I have stacks of photographs, ticket stubs, and other souvenirs from this summer just waiting to be put into creative order, but I never seem to have the time to get down to it. Part of the reason for my procrastination, I think, is that I want the book to capture a theme as fun as the vacation memories I’m preserving. Now, to me, that means finding and buying cute stickers, pretty papers and those crazy scissors that cut girlie patterns.

If you want to get all your summer photos squared away before you start taking more during the holidays, try Scappy Albums. The themed albums come with patterned pages, sticker and alphabet sheets, and templates to easily customize photos. It promises all you have to do is unwrap, add memorabilia, and – presto! – you're scrap booking like a professional.

Order some here for the next rainy afternoon – it'll be one project you'll love to tackle.

Rachel