Fun with Glitter and Stickers: Kids’ Photo Album Craft Ideas
Crafting with children can be a wonderful way to bond while sparking their creativity. One project that may prove particularly delightful to them is creating their own photo album, where they can document their memories and add their own unique touches to each page. This can also serve as the perfect opportunity for kids, parents, and other family members to gather photos that celebrate special milestones.
Sometime soon, perhaps it would be a good idea to arrange a photo shoot for a birthday or to have professional photos taken for a lovely selection of pictures to include in the album. If you’re a parent with photography experience yourself and want to make it a personal project, you could also take the photos of your kids yourself. It would be a breeze to rent a lens and camera in case you need additional gear.
With some glitter, stickers, and a sprinkle of imagination, kids’ albums can become more than a collection of pictures, but a storybook or memento that the whole family will enjoy looking through. Let’s explore some ideas for using fun craft materials to make a photo album your kids will love:
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1. Frame the Photos With Glitter
If you want to add a bit of sparkle to your kids’ photo album projects, you can start by simply creating glitter frames around the photos. Kids can use glitter glue or sprinkle loose glitter on wet glue borders to make each picture stand out. They can also use different glitter colours for each event, such as red and green for Christmas photos or blue and yellow for seaside snapshots. As a tip, you might want to place a protective sheet underneath the pages while the glitter dries to keep your kids’ workspace tidy.
2. Use Stickers to Tell Stories
Stickers are also an easy and fun way to add personality to a kid’s photo album project. For example, the children can use animal stickers to recreate a day of adventure at the zoo, or star stickers to highlight a birthday celebration.
Encourage your kids to let their imaginations run wild. Suggest creating scenes or even conversations between their stickers. This will be a great way to keep them engaged while reflecting on their favourite moments.
3. Add Envelopes to Keep Mementos
A photo album doesn’t have to contain only pictures. It can also be used to keep mementos. Try adding envelopes or small pockets on the pages to give kids a space to store treasured mementos alongside their photos. These will be perfect for keeping little souvenirs like ticket stubs from a funfair, pressed flowers from a nature walk, or notes from a special friend.
Kids can also decorate these envelopes with glitter and stickers, matching the themes of their albums. Just be sure to attach these pockets with double-sided tape so that they stay in place without damaging the pages.
4. Use Different Photo Sizes
Mixing photos in different sizes within an album can also achieve the effect of making each page feel dynamic and unique. Kids can play with the layout, arranging small Polaroid-style prints next to larger family photos for an eye-catching impression. A variety of photo sizes can also help tell a particular visual story, perhaps with smaller snapshots capturing candid moments while larger prints highlight key memories.
5. Write Captions or Notes
Why not also encourage your children to add handwritten captions or notes to their photo albums for a lovely way for them to express their thoughts and memories? Provide them with colourful glitter pens or markers that they can use to write simple descriptions like the date, location, or a short message about what made the moment special.
Even short captions like “Our Summer Holiday in Cornwall” or “Grandad’s Birthday” will add a welcome personal touch to each page. Moreover, this activity can help kids practise their writing and storytelling skills.
6. Add Glitter Letters and Titles
For those looking to make their albums even more special, glitter letters and titles can add an extra pop to the pages. Kids can use glitter glue to write out titles like “Family Fun” or “My Adventures,” turning each section of the album into a themed chapter.
Alternatively, alphabet stickers covered in glitter offer a mess-free option for those who prefer less clean-up. Just be sure to let the glitter glue dry completely before turning the page to keep the whole album neat.
7. Personalise the Album Cover
Why not let kids start the creativity right from the cover? They can decorate the album cover with glitter and stickers to create a design that reflects the theme of their photo album. Whether it’s their name in big, glittery letters or a fun sticker collage, a personalised cover can do a lot to set the tone for what’s inside. For a more durable finish, parents can help by adding a protective cover or using a clear adhesive sheet to seal the design. This way, the album can withstand plenty of browsing and sharing with friends and family.
Using even simple decorative elements like glitter and stickers, children can transform simple photo albums into beautiful keepsakes filled with laughter, stories, and sparkling touches. If you need something to do as a family on a rainy afternoon, summer holiday, or just when you have the free time, gather some photos, grab those craft supplies, and enjoy making a fun, memory-filled project together.
