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The difference between making your own scrapbook and having someone make it for you is the question of time, money, and your own creativity.

When you make your own scrapbook, you have total control on how you want the finished product to work.  You can experiment with different kinds of page set-ups, backgrounds, picture displays, etc.  The options are endless.  The process of putting all of these varied factors together in a finished product can be pleasurable for many.  Scrapbookers often meet together and work on their pages, allowing them enjoyable visiting times as well.

Although there are many options that you have in a professionally made scrapbook, you still will need to use the professional’s choices of templates, colors, themes, etc.  Professional albums are much more expensive, usually running from $12 for a two-page 6 x6 spread to $26 or even $50 for a two-page 12 x 12 spread.

In addition, there is a time factor involved – not just your time if you are creating the album yourself, but also the time for a professional to create it for you.  A typical 20 page album, for instance, can take four to eight weeks.