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Part-time lecturer Jenny Leung She also points out that reading
Kit-wah from the School of Jour- with a digital device can never be
nalism and Communication of the compared with holding a physical
Chinese University of Hong Kong item with.
points out that scrapbooking fosters a
stronger personal emotional connec- “It demonstrates personalized cre-
tion and satisfaction. ativity and innovation. It transcends
the 2D limitations with the ability to
“Most handmade goods have a build 3D models for painting. The
strong story from the producer. It rep- smells from paper go beyond visual
resents or creates a sense of distinc- but project a five-sensory feeling that
tiveness, uniqueness, design idea, and e-records can never compare. All in
story. It is also the only creation in the all, it creates a sensory moment each
world,” Leung says. time you see it, touch it, and FEEL it,”
she adds.
“Scrapbooks carry priceless mem-
ory, emotional value, and personal
connection. It also has effort, ideas,
time, and love behind it. Not the piece
itself, but the moment, the joy, and the
making process are all translated into The scrapbook Alexia done (Photo courtesy of Alexia Schriver)
eternal memory,” she adds.
The scrapbook Esther done (Photo courtesy of Esther Lee)
E d it e d b y A nge l Y u and E mm a W e i
Edited by Angel Yu and Emma Wei
Sub-edited by James Cheang
“I started doing scrapbook because “I hope to encourage others to S ub - e d it e d b y J ame s C heang
I had so much junk sitting in a box in give journaling a try, as well as to help
my room. I decided to start using it in those who are already journaling with
a journal and haven't stopped since layout ideas or motivation to maintain
because I think everything in life trig- the habit. The Internet can transcend
gers my memory. I keep collecting all spatial distances, people with the same
sorts of paper tickets, receipts, and hobbies can be found,” the scrapbook
bags,” Schriver says. enthusiast says.

“I am willing to spend time on “I think it is a great
decorating my scrapbook because I
want it to be a representation of my way to disconnect
current aesthetics—colors, patterns,
styles, and stickers that I like. I don't from the internet
have a specific style preference. I enjoy
more chaotic spreads with lots of junk and create analog
because it reflects how much I did that
day or week, and it’s nice to look back memories. It helps
on,” she adds.
me ground myself

Schriver runs an Instagram page and gives me room
with 27,000 followers and a Xiaohong- Alexia scrapbooking (Photo courtesy of Alexia Schriver)
shu page with 2,700 followers, sharing to reflect on my
her scrapbook inspirations and videos
on how she does her own journal. days,” she adds. The scrapbook Alexia done
(Photo courtesy of Alexia Schriver)