Sunday, May 12, 2019

Advice for New Scrapbookers!


If you're a brand new scrapbooker, here is some advice and tips to help you get started! I've also created a YouTube video with more advice, so feel free to check it out!

1. START SMALL
When you are new to scrapbooking, it is a good idea to start small with your first album. Perhaps a weekend vacation or holiday would be a good start. Don't try to do something too big or important -- like your family history or wedding.


2. BASIC PAGE ELEMENTS
There are so many wonderful supplies available in stores! But, when you're just starting out, you'll want to start with basic page elements. Here is a list of the items you'll need for your first pages. As you develop your own style, you can add to this list as you discover embellishments and supplies that appeal to you!
- photos
- page base (pattern paper or solid card stock)
- photo mats
- page title (letter stickers)
- buttons / brads

3. BASIC TOOL KIT
You're also going to want to assemble a basic tool kit. I recommend the following items to get you started!
- Paper Trimmer
- Adhesive (glue stick, ATG gun, foam squares are a few examples)
- Ink (for distressing paper edges and for stamping)
- Ribbon and/or Bakers twine
- Scissors
- Pencil with Eraser
- Journaling Pen or Marker
- Paper Piercer

Here is an example of a page I created using only basic page elements! The top 3 things I love about scrapbooking are shared  on this page.




Until next time, happy scrap booking and paper crafting!

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