I want to get into scrapbooking to document my life from this point on, are there any general 'guidelines'?

I am not very sure , but just browsing I found this which might help you :

1. SPS - Frequently Asked Questions (http://www.scrapbookpreservationsociety.com/faq.htm)

2. How to Get Started Scrapbooking - How to Scrapbook (http://scrapbooking.about.com/od/gettingstarted/)

3. Scrapbook Design Basics - Principles to Make You a Better Scrapbooker (http://scrapbooking.about.com/od/gettingstarted/tp/Scrapbook-Design-Basics-Principles-To-Make-You-A-Better-Scrapbooker.htm)


Good Luck!!

I am not very sure , but just browsing I found this which might help you :

1. SPS - Frequently Asked Questions (http://www.scrapbookpreservationsociety.com/faq.htm)

2. How to Get Started Scrapbooking - How to Scrapbook (http://scrapbooking.about.com/od/gettingstarted/)

3. Scrapbook Design Basics - Principles to Make You a Better Scrapbooker (http://scrapbooking.about.com/od/gettingstarted/tp/Scrapbook-Design-Basics-Principles-To-Make-You-A-Better-Scrapbooker.htm)


Good Luck!!
Thank you kindly! These were very helpful, definitely creates a secure foundation.

You could also go to Pinterest.com and search scrapbooking and it will show you a list of some really great scrapbook page layouts you can try.