You have seen several of your friends’ scrapbooks. You have also developed a growing interest to make one of your own. You finally decide to make the move and go to the scrapbooking shop and grab some supplies. But once you enter the shop and see what is in store for you, you found yourself totally lost with hundreds of items to choose from. The same feeling of being lost also happens to other newbies like you, believe it or not. Surely, you don’t want to end up picking up some items you just thought you might need but won’t use. You want to have a specific list of scrapbooking supplies you can use.
To help you with this, here are some of the must have scrapbooking supplies to start with:
Album – When selecting an album, consider the size and the theme you want to create. A definite size would help you plan the overall look of your scrapbook while the theme would help you choose the style of album. Try to find a large album if you want a good space for elaborate decoration; of course, this would depend on the theme you want to create. A small album is fine if you prefer a manageable space. Most scrapbook enthusiasts use small and large ones, but as a beginner you may want to start with one size and go from there.
Papers – there is a wide variety of plain and patterned papers to choose from and different kinds of papers help you create beautiful layouts. Whatever you choose, make sure that the colors you pick match your chosen theme. You may want to go to a scrapbooking shop and get different types of paper sold in sheets. This will give the pages of your scrapbook some variations.
Adhesives – There are several types and brands of adhesives you can buy. Pick one or two that would match the exact need for your scrapbook. Glue Sticks, Mod Podge, Rubber Cement, 3D Dots, and Scotch are some you might want to try. Test a few and see which ones best fit your needs.
Scissors – It is advisable to have a separate pair of scissors for your scrapbooking. This will let you keep it as sharp as possible. Get a pair that is non-stick.
Journal Pens – If you buy journal pens, consider the permanent marking, fine tips, and acid-free ones. Acid-free pens are a must because they will keep the album clean and free from chemical reactions that could cause the pictures and the album to deteriorate later on.
Additional Supplies:
Acrylic paints – For a more vibrant look on the pages of your scrapbook, colored pens and papers may not be enough. You may want to add some acrylic paint. You can buy them individually or in bulk.
Rubber stamps – Rubber stamps add more color and style to your scrapbook. Rubber stamps come on different shapes, sizes, and styles. Choose ones that would enhance the look of your scrapbook.
Rub-Ons – To free yourself from cutting or writing texts on to your scrapbook, rub-ons are nice alternatives.
3D Embellishments – These include flowers, ribbons, lace, doilies, die cuts, stickers, buttons, brads, and cut outs, just to name a few. They add charm and dimension to your pages and can be adhered with a hot glue gun.
These are some of the things you can have as you start your scrapbook. Make sure you have the basic things before buying other supplies that are more expensive.
Happy Scrappin’!
