We researched the best friendship scrapbooks, considering quality, value, and style. Our list includes a travel-themed scrapbook for your shared adventures, a design-your-own scrapbook from Doodlehog that’s perfect for tweens, and a chic, photo-centric scrapbook from Kolo Hudson. Here are top friends’ scrapbooks. While regular colored pencils and most markers will not show up on these pages, fret not: this book comes with metallic pens, which show up beautifully against the dark paper and add a unique touch. You’ll also receive six stencils and a few sticker sheets for adorning the pages—though it’s worth noting that many are holiday-themed. The binder-style book is super sturdy, thanks to its three-ring binding, stiff interior paper, and of course, leather cover. The embossed heart design adds an elegant touch to the front cover that really ties the whole book together. We love that the book is available in a bevy of different colors, though we’re partial to the cyan hue. For doodling, drawing, and note-writing, this book also comes with a stylish pen. It’s magnetic, too, and snaps nicely onto the magnetized book. The hardcover book comes in a rainbow of different colors, which allows you to customize your friendship book based on your pal’s favorite hue. Linen drapes the outside of the book, giving it a breezy, modern edge. Smack-dab in the middle of the cover is a slot for inserting your favorite friendship picture. On the inside, you’ll find three 4 x 6 photo pockets per page, each of which is made from high-quality, acid-free materials. You can add up to 300 photos, all without worrying about them warping or degrading over the years, thanks to the archival quality of the pages. The pages allow for note-writing and doodling, too, as each page contains a space for penmanship and heartfelt words. With a total of 48 pages, kids will be able to fill this book to their heart’s content with photos, stickers (also included), and so much more. Whether your child is working on this book for their BFF, or the book is a collaboration between two kids, this book is sure to occupy kids (ages six and up) and activate their creative capabilities. This set is great from a value standpoint, listed at under $25.
The book’s 12 x 12 size makes it the perfect fit for many scrapbook pages, which are often sold in 12 x 12 format, too. Lastly, the square scrapbook is secured with a stretchy elastic band that holds everything together. The pages are made from Kraft paper, so they’re sturdy and thick. Fill them with photos, ticket stubs, and notes about your favorite excursions. Kraft paper is super easy to write on with most markers, too, making this a versatile option.
Durability
Acid-free pages are a good idea for preserving the photos for as long as possible. Look for books with a hardcover for durability. Pages made from thicker paper, such as Kraft paper, are sturdy and will last longer.
Bindings
If you plan to add a lot of photos, it’s a good idea to choose a book that has a clasplike feature, such as a tie or elastic to hold everything together. Some scrapbooks come with decorative clasps, like elastic ribbons, which elevates their gifting value.
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For this roundup, Sophie Wirt considered a range of scrapbook types and chose them based on durability, style, and ability to hold both photos and written notes. We chose books with photo slots, large dimensions, books that were easy to write in, and sets that came with additional supplies and materials.
