--- title: "Behind the Scenes of Custom Handmade Scrapbooks in Bengaluru" description: "See how I turn your photos into handmade scrapbooks. From paper engineering to pop-up designs, discover the process behind my custom gift making in Bengaluru." canonical: https://mytribe.in/curating_crafts/customized-scrapbooks/a-peek-behind-the-scenes last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Behind the Scenes of My Handmade Scrapbook Process Tribe Verified · Handcrafted keepsakes from Bengaluru studio By [Heeba Shafaque](https://mytribe.in/curating_crafts) · Ships across India; Pickup available in Electronic City, Bengaluru · ₹650 per scrapbook (estimate) Part of [Customized Scrapbooks](https://mytribe.in/curating_crafts/customized-scrapbooks). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/curating_crafts/customized-scrapbooks/gallery) Ever wonder how your favorite photos turn into a handmade gift? Take a look at the layers, paper, and time that go into every page I craft. ## Photos and videos - [Video: What you see on Instagram versus what you don't. A lot of love, effort, and a little bit of creative mess goes into every single order.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c55c4cc4-0399-4773-b024-7edf4dc5cb3a) - [Video: Watch me build a scrapbook layout, layering papers, photos, and embellishments to create a beautiful page.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e28cabc3-d42a-40e6-bff2-f39acde36f0b) - [Video: Here's how I make an interactive waterfall card, a fun element that reveals a series of photos.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/533c5afd-099b-4200-999a-52897d8a80d0) - [Video: A quick tutorial on how to create a cute paper bag to gift a mini scrapbook.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2295dcd4-cbff-4979-b8fa-5a9ffcb3b0f7) - [Video: Part one of making a mini scrapbook, showing how I prepare the base pages.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c25697b0-6eb3-4f19-bf09-42d0e53e9aa4) - [Video: Watch me create a scrapbook page from start to finish, including a shaker window and hidden pockets.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7e47447b-fa82-48ab-bf2b-5244eb929593) - [Video: A little peek into my process, showing how I create a cute birthday-themed mini album using digital papers and tags.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03956cf0-d95e-4e8f-9e59-009832056b6c) ## About A Peek Behind the Scenes Every scrapbook you see here takes about 20 days to craft because I do not use ready-made templates or mass-produced parts. I start by selecting paper patterns that match your theme, then hand-cut and assemble every interactive element like pop-ups and shaker windows to ensure your story flows exactly how you want it. When you see the finished album, it is easy to forget what happens before the photos go in. My process is entirely manual. I work with 200 to 250 GSM paper to ensure the structure holds up, and I spend hours layering elements to create the depth you see in the photos. Behind every page is a series of decisions: which paper color complements your photo, where to place a hidden pocket for a heartfelt note, and how to calibrate a waterfall card so it moves smoothly. I often get asked why I need a 20-day lead time for orders. It is because I am not just assembling a book. I am engineering a piece of paper that needs to survive years of being opened, closed, and shared. Whether it is a graduation farewell, a baby's first-year milestone, or an anniversary surprise, my goal is to make sure the mechanics—the sliders, the pop-ups, the shakers—feel like a natural part of the story you are telling. I document these moments in my studio to show you that what you receive is a small piece of my heart, built one page at a time. ## About Heeba Shafaque Hey, I am Heeba. I started Curating Crafts to turn the stories you tell me into tangible memories. I pour my heart into every layer and pop-up to make sure you get something truly unique. 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