During this stage, I felt pretty comfortable with all the information I had acquired and just took some time to sit back and really decide what products I wanted to purchase, what type of scrapbook I wanted (leather, fabric, theme, etc.), and where I would go for my materials. Since I have relied on Kuhlthau's ISP, I examined the model and felt that her collection stage resembled Lamb's Weaving Stage. During collection in the ISP the student's task is to gather information that defines and supports the focus that was formed in the prior stage. At this stage in the Information Search Process the learner begins to feel some sense of completion and confidence that the project can be managed.
I am very glad I did my research about the must-have materials. I could spend hours looking at all the scrapbooking products. It could also get pretty expensive. Since I decided to narrow down my initial scrapbook pages to birth/hospital, first birthday, and Halloween I felt prepared to purchase items for those themes.
I went to Wal-Mart first and really didn't feel like there was much selection. I decided to venture to Terre Haute and chose to go to the Hobby Lobby. They had a nice selection and decent prices (although their previous sale was not still going on.)
My purchases were:
1-12x12 snap bound leather scrapbook
1 package 12x12 page protectors
2 packages of card stock
3 packages alphabet stickers
Halloween stickers
Birthday stickers
Baby Boy sticker package
Embellishments-baby boy, Halloween, and birthday
1 package of ribbon
Double sided tape
Craft Scissors
1 package 12x12 page protectors
2 packages of card stock
3 packages alphabet stickers
Halloween stickers
Birthday stickers
Baby Boy sticker package
Embellishments-baby boy, Halloween, and birthday
1 package of ribbon
Double sided tape
Craft Scissors
I also decided to get a storage container so I could keep my materials organized. This past Christmas my husband and I had gotten a nice paper trimmer. At the time I really didn't have much need for it but I am glad to have it now. I also chose the leather scrapbook because I want it to last awhile and since it is not just a baby themed book I decided not to go that route.
I am glad I had some idea of what I wanted to buy or I might have bought a whole lot more than I really needed.
I am ready to start wrapping (creating) my product.
1 comment:
Shelly,
I love your idea of scrapbooking for your son. I think it is a little late for my kids. They are 29, 27 & 24. I guess it is not too late for Luke's daughter, Hannah, she is only 1 month old.
I think I should have picked something more concrete for my topic, but that in and of itself is part of the learning.
I have friends that love to scrapbook. My only question is about storage after you have a number of them done. I have trouble enough storing and keeping straight all their pictures and keepsakes.
I do have one idea that came to me a few years ago when they left me with all their clothes that were still in good condition but were useless to anyone else. They left sweatshirts and t-shirts from National Honor Society, all-star teams, Odyssey of the Mind competitions, schools they attended and so on. I have cut squares as big as I can from the fronts and/or backs as the case may be and have them in bags until I collect enough to make a Memory quilt for each of them.
You can even start collecting now.
Have fun scrapbooking.
Mary Saladyga
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