Ready to romanticize the school year your way? A back-to-school scrapbook is the perf place to track your memories, glow-ups, goals and all the little moments that make the year uniquely yours. Here’s how to DIY one that’s as fun and original as you are:
Step 1: Pick your vibe
Aesthetic overload or chill and simple? Decide on a theme like “clean girl fall,” “academic baddie,” “soft pastel” or “chaotic but cute.” Let that guide your colors, fonts and decorations.
Step 2: Collect your supplies
Grab:
+ A blank notebook, mini binder or scrapbook (bonus if it matches your vibe).
+ Scrap paper, washi tape, markers, stickers, photos, ticket stubs—anything fun!
+ Printables like calendars, mood trackers or inspo quotes (or make your own!)
Step 3: Create your intro page
Start with a “Hello, New Year!” page. Include:
+ A selfie or first day of school photo.
+ A short blurb about your hopes for the year.
+ Your class schedule or list of goals.
Step 4: Add memory pages throughout the year
Think of it like your own personal yearbook! Include:
+ Pics from football games, pep rallies, dances or random hallway moments.
+ Notes from friends, doodles from class, outfit logs, etc.
+ Quotes you love or funny things your teachers say.
+ Monthly mood boards or playlists.
Step 5: Make it interactive
Add envelopes or flaps for:
+ Secret notes.
+ Stickers to use later.
+ Letters to your future self.
+ Little lists (crush clues, dream colleges, daily wins, etc.)
@annarbannanarr First scrapbook done!!!! 3 more to go #scrapbooking #craft #sophomoreyear #fy ♬ original sound – annarbannanarr
There’s no “wrong” way to scrapbook—it’s your year, your vibe and your creativity. So grab some scissors, blast your fave songs and make something you’ll love looking back on.
Tag us on IG in your scrapbook creation @girlslifemag!
Check out more DIY inspo here:
🩵 Paper portraits are our new fave boredom buster
🩵 Make your playlists last forever by burning CDs
🩵 DIY that trending E.L.F Halo Glow lip gloss
Top image: @studio_magari Slider image: @ryleypaige45
@annarbannanarr First scrapbook done!!!! 3 more to go #scrapbooking #craft #sophomoreyear #fy ♬ original sound – annarbannanarr
There’s no “wrong” way to scrapbook—it’s your year, your vibe and your creativity. So grab some scissors, blast your fave songs and make something you’ll love looking back on.
Tag us on IG in your scrapbook creation @girlslifemag!
Check out more DIY inspo here:
🩵 Paper portraits are our new fave boredom buster
🩵 Make your playlists last forever by burning CDs
🩵 DIY that trending E.L.F Halo Glow lip gloss
Top image: @studio_magari Slider image: @ryleypaige45
