Put your thinking caps on - I Need ideas - HELP!

I've decided to do a college album for my son but I need some serious help! I want to complete the album so I can give it to him when I travel to NC (I'm in FL) in 4 weeks. I have lots of graduation pics, but not much else. I have asked his girlfriend to make some pics of places he's lived, his favorite hang-out, the pool where he works, etc. but I have no idea if she'll have time to do it and get them to me. So..... I need ideas for college pages that may, but probably won't, have pics on them. Thanks in advance for any help you can give!! Vickie J.

You might contact a local scrapbook store (to your son) and see if they have any paper for the school. I know our local ones do... Here is a cool idea: http://scrapbooking.about.com/library/weekly/blschoollayouts1.htm http://www.schoolscraps.com/ideagallery/01.htm Scrapbook any of the following: Medals Jewelry Buttons Pins Ticket Stubs Greeting Cards Postcards Maps Sometimes it is best to make a color copy of the item... I would go online to his school and see if you can get the logo or any brochures. Don't forget the power of your journaling. Tonya

You might be able to find pictures of his favorite places, school, etc on the internet. I made some labels for my niece by getting pictures of the college she attends, the sorority seal, etc and the french horn which she has played since 6th grade from the internet. She loved them and just recently asked me to make her some more. Maybe someone could scan some pictures for you and send them via email..then you could print them out. Have fun..I love scrapbooking! Nancy

The great thing about the internet is you can find everything on there! Restaurants, bars, logos, mascots, pics of dorms/frat houses, etc. Go to school website and go to various pages. You might also want to put historical events that happened while he was in school - like 9/11, 2000 election (Bush won, no Gore won, no Bush won, no Gore won, etc. LOL), Saddam being captured, Rocket falling from space, movies that came out, Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" etc. And you can print out in color all these events with news articles (www.drudgereport.com) and also journal entries like where you or your son were during event, your thoughts, etc. Sounds like a great gift!!! Hugs, Trisha

Here are some more ideas for college pages, of course it's been a while since I was in college so some of these might need editing. Laundry/ Laundramat Delivery Pizza Microwave popcorn Ramen Noodles/ Kraft Macaroni and Cheese/PeanutButter Sandwiches or other cheap meals All you can eat buffet Phone Bills/Cards etc Registrar Scholarships Friday Happy Hour Off Campus Life After Hours Parties Frat House Parties All-nighters (all night cram sessions) Finals Week Library Keg parties Spring Break Dorm Life Susan