If you are learning how to scrapbook, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that this is a fun hobby, and there really is no wrong way or the right way to make your layout page. The bad news is that since there is no clear way to do things, it may take some time to find your own scrapbook - this is a trial and error question, and over time, you will develop your own style and way of doing things.
However, I do have some suggestions to help you learn the ropes. In this article, I want to discuss with you the basic scrapbook supplies you need to start working with your album. If you've ever seen a scrapbook aisle at a local hobby store, like Michael's or JoAnn's, you may have realized that you can easily spend money on supplies. However, you don't have to buy everything you need at once. Some carefully selected items will help you get off to a good start without feeling stress.
You need to invest in a good paper trimmer. This hobby involves a lot of cutting, in order to get the clean, straight lines you need for the project, you need a trimmer. The types and sizes of trimmers vary. For beginners, I recommend a portable 12" trimmer. These are quite cheap and the blades are easy to replace.
You will also need card stock and pattern paper. Make sure they are free of acid and lignin so your pages will last and your photos will not be damaged by chemicals in plain paper. I usually use card stock as the basis for my layout, then use the patterned scrapbook paper layered on top of the base for border trimming and other details.
Elmer's craft glue is not available for scrapbooking. You need to use an acid-free and lignin-free adhesive that is safe for your layout. The large number of available adhesive types can be very confusing. In the beginning, I recommend buying a permanent tape runner with a small number of refills. These can be used to paste your photos and all the different page elements [including mats and die cuts] into your layout. Over time, you may add to your collection. For example, Zig glue pens and popular spots are handy, but you may not need them right away, and you can add them to your tool library over time.
Stickers are also very convenient for beginner scrapbookers. Letter stickers are great for creating page titles, and you can use stickers to increase your page's interest before you have a die-cutting machine. You can also cut shapes on scrapbook paper or use rubber stamps to increase your interest in the page. Make sure that any stickers you use are safe for scrapbooking.
Diary is a great way to explain what the pictures in the layout are or tell the story behind them. As with other scrapbook supplies, you need to make sure that any pen used in the diary is free of acid. Pens can also be used to add artificial stitching and other graffiti to your layout.
Don't forget to pick up the album and page protector. When you're done with the layout, you need a place to store them and keep them safe. However, before choosing these, you need to determine the size of the page. Many scrapbookers use 12x12 as their main album and then use mini albums to cancel special events such as holidays.
The last tool that beginners need to get off at the right foot is a little inspiration. There are many different magazines and books that offer ideas and tutorials on how to learn how to scrapbook, but you can also find a lot of information online. There are many different forums and blogs where people post their projects and discuss their experiences.
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