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- Scrapbooking Album
- Page Protectors
- Cardstock
- A patterned Paper
- Scrapbooking stickers
- Scrapbooking Stamps as well as Ink
- Adhesives
- Pens and Pencils
- Embellishments
- Cutters and Scissors
- Corner Rounder
- Hole Punch
- Paper Punch
- Ruler
- Printer
- Storage
1. Scrapbooking Album
One of the most important supplies for scrapbooking for beginners is obviously an album. The best option is to go with a 12"x12" as well as an 8.5"x11" album since many scrapbooking pages and protectors are designed specifically for those dimensions.
2. Page Protectors
Page protectors are clear plastic sleeves that can be placed on top of each page of your scrapbook to protect it from fingerprints, smudges or discoloration. In addition, if an ornament or layout component is thrown off the page, the page protector will hold it making it easy to glue it back on.
3. Cardstock
4. Patterned Paper
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5. Scrapbooking Stickers
The stickers are an enjoyable simple way to embellish your pages--and they are available with more designs than one could imagine. from flowers to sports to important life events such as baby showers, graduations and more.
6. Scrapbooking Stamps and Ink
In the selection of an inkpad for your scrapbooking stamps, stay clear of water-based inks, which tend to fade. Instead, opt for a chalk or pigment ink.
7. Adhesives
It's impossible to scrapbook without an adhesive of some kind. It's the glue that keeps your pictures and decorations on the page. There are several types of adhesives to choose from which include glue dots sticky tape with double sides, glue sticks and liquid glue. Choose whatever works best for you based on what you prefer. Make sure the glue is long-lasting and non-acidic to ensure your scrapbook remains intact.
8. Pens and pencils
9. Embellishments
Beyond stamps and stickers there are dozens of fun embellishments you can add to those scrapbooking pages. Try incorporating buttons, ribbons charms, fake flowers and cut-out shapes. (Bonus: If you are interested in doing any crafts, you may already have some usable tools at your the house!)
10. Scissors as well as Trimmers
You will do quite a lotsof cutting when making scrapbook pages, so the right pair of scissors is essential. If you want to ensure that your scissors are in good shape is a great idea to set them aside to use for just scrapbooking. Consider investing in an instrument for trimming paper, which cuts papers with perfect straight lines. It can also be used to cut multiple pieces of paper at once.
11. Corner Rounder
A corner rounder is an artifact of the paper that trims off sharp edges of a piece of paper. It leaves the corner with a smooth, round corner. It's an easier and accurate alternative to manually rounding corners using scissors.
12. Hole Punch
A basic hole punch can help when making your scrapbook pages organized in an album with a D-ring. However, you can also make use of it for ornamental purposes. For example, you might string a ribbon around two holes or use a few of the cut-out dots to create a confetti pattern on the paper.
13. Paper Punch
Want something a little better that a hole-punch? Punches for paper are available in a wide range of designs and shapes. There are even punches designed to make decorative borders on your papers.
14. Ruler
A ruler can be useful in all scrapbooking projects, from drawing or cutting straight lines to placing your photos to the right place on your page.
15. Printer
Printing is a vital device for anyone who is new to scrapbooking. Printing images, obviously however, it could also help to print out typed captions, rather than writing them out by hand. For best result, you should choose a printer that prints at an extremely high resolution. This produces sharper and brighter photographs.
16. Storage
Of course, once you've accumulated all of those scrapbooking materials, you'll want a place to store them! Scrapbook storage solutions can comprise stacking trays, containers as well as plastic drawers and filing folders.
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