Must Have Scrapbooking List
Simple Scrapbooking
Numerous people want to get started scrapbooking, but a lot of them are afraid to start because of the costs. They look at the many embellishments, patterned papers, and doodads and think that they don't have the money to start. This article proves that you dont need to spend a lot to make a scrapbook. It can be as expensive or inexpensive as possible.
Here's a must have list to help you begin scrapbooking. Some of these items should probably be invested in to get a better quality product.
Starter Kit
Paper Trimmer Use this to cut up photographs and paper. This tool is one you will use the most so it is a good idea to get a good one. It's a good idea to find one with measurements and a grid system.
Scissors to cut up paper, stickers, die cuts, etc.
Glue use this to stick the photographs and paper to the scrapbook page.
Pen for journaling. Be certain it is acid and lignin free.
Paper comes in a selection of different sizes such as 6x6, 8x8, 8 1/2 x11, and the most popular 12x12. This should also be free from acid and lignin.
Album these come in a variety of sizes and styles. There is ring, strap, and post bound. A good album is one that'll let your pages sit flat when you are looking at them.
Page Protectors completed pages go into these.
That's about all you need to build a simple scrapbook page. No need to spend money on extravagant embellishments or fancy patterned paper. No matter what you use the focus ought to be on the photographs. Thats what scrapbooking isabout.
About the Author
Debbie Luker has scrapbooked for well over 7 years. She has enjoyed making memory books for several clients, she has set her sites on getting her work published on websites and in magazines. Having been on two different design teams for suppliers, the most recent being the scrapbooking supply company, ScrapbookPal.com. You might also want to visit Scrapbooking-Jobs.com
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