Scrapbooking Ideas

To do any job well you must have the necessary equipment. To do a scrapbook well you only need a few key things. Of course, there are unlimited options, but only a few basic needs. These supplies are readily available at craft stores, specialized scrapbooking stores, on-line, and even at stores like Wal-Mart where you’re likely to get the best price.

Basics supplies:

High quality acid free, lignin free album

12 inch paper trimmer
Excellent ones are made by Fiskars, Carl, EK Success, and CM.

Smaller sized sharp scissors like the Fiskar Microtip
It is hard to maneuver a big scissor around small areas.

Colored cardstock
A good selection will have at least 4 sheets of each basic color

Patterned papers to compliment your design/theme

1/4 inch hole punch (hand held is fine)

Black archival pen

White gel pen

Oval template
Coluzzles or Creative Memories make nice ones

Adhesives
Manco Easy Stick, Hermafix, photo squares, etc.
Glue sticks not recommended as they dehydrate over time. Super wet liquid glues also not recommended for photos. Liquids soak into backing paper and cause warping if you use too much, and that is easy to do if you are a beginner.

Eraser

Pencil- #2

Ruler

Be careful not to give in to the compulsion to over buy. You may find yourself with leftover materials piling up that you no longer wish to use. Some scrapbookers purchase patterned papers by the project so they have precisely what they need rather than stocking up on what they think they’ll use later. Once you have these basic supplies, you can start thinking about embellishments and other optional supplies which add artistic flair.