Micha, What a lovely idea :-)!!! Re: scrapbooking

I have no advice to offer, and, like you, find this new hobby overwhelming! My daughter asked for a scrapbook for a birthday gift when she returned from London after her junior year in college about a year ago. When I went to get her a simple scrapbook, I was completely amazed, and overwhelmed with the amount of "stuff" that is now sold for making wonderful scrapbooks. I did end up with some extras besides the scrapbook. I felt lucky to have found some stickers with typical British things and London landmarks, like the telephone booths, double-decker buses and Big Ben etc. so that she could add them to her book. She seemed happy to have the stickers etc. and she did make a very lovely scrapbook of her memories from her year in London. Good luck with your very big and wonderful gift for your brother. He will appreciate it and your efforts so very much!