When you first start scrapbooking, everything can be a little overwhelming. I remember thinking, "I don't have the tools for this!". You can start to feel like you need to buy out the crafting store every time you go, just to make a couple pages, but that's really not the case.
Even now after scrapbooking for several years, I will tell you there are 4 basic tools I use the majority of the time.
1. A really great cutter.
My tip on buying a cutter, I don't think it matters so much what brand you buy. The main thing is make sure replacement blades are easy to find. I suggest buying a pack of replacements when purchasing your cutter. If you are going to be cutting a lot of card stock your blades will go dull fast.
2. Pair of Scissors.
Now remember what your mother taught you: No running with the Scissors!
3. Adhesive.
I personally love the rolling adhesive by Tombomono. Buy lots of refills of whatever you are going to use, you don't want to be in the middle of a project and run out. NEVER use a glue stick on your pictures, this will make them curl. Basicly they will be ruined. Not speaking from personal experience, but let's just say it was sad.
4. Crop-A-Dile.
Well, this might not be a necessity, but it sure is fun to have! There are so many uses for it. I won't even try to name them all.
Just remember, you don't have to have a crafting store in your home to make an amazing scrapbook page. Whatever you make will be special, because it's made by you. Happy Scrapping!
Caution: Scrapper at work!!!
A realistic look at my table/desk I use for making cards and scrapbooking.
I tend to dig in when I start a project, so paper starts flying, ink is splashing, and the ribbon is twirling. At least that's how I see myself. I try to start off with a clean table, but as the fun begins, things start to look like the picture above. With the next few posts in Scrapper's Cove, I'm going to share how I organize, and store my crafting supplies. That is, before it all ends up on my desk in a mass of pure scrapping bliss!
Thanks for the advice!!! Still need to get a great cutter... ;)
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ReplyDeleteCreative people don't have to be neat...at least that is what I tell myself!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice! I love to scrapbook...now I just need to find some time :)
ReplyDeleteI am so crafty, and have never tried this!! Thank you! There may be a first time for everything moment soon!
ReplyDeleteI love scrapbooking! Great ideas and advice!
ReplyDeleteLove the Crocodile!
ReplyDeleteMy biggest problem is organization! And I'm a little bit of a hoarder when it comes to things I can use in a scrapbook!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a Crop-A-Dile, but it looks like a must have for my scrapping. Thanks for the post :)
ReplyDeleteI really want to start scrap booking but i'm not really sure where to start
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Hi Erin, Scrapbooking is a blast! I would start by picking what size book you would like to make, and go from there. There are lots of kits which are great for beginners, but the better value is to just buy things in the design and style you like! A good rolling adhesive is worth it's weight in gold. Happy Scrapping!
DeleteThanks for the advice! I LOVE looking in scrapbooking stores, but they are SO expensive. It's nice to know that all of that is not needed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Now I actually have a better idea of what scrapbooking is too:)
ReplyDeleteGreat tips. It really can be overwhelming at first.
ReplyDeleteGoing to share this with my MIL, she wants to start scrapping.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tips! I get so overwhelmed when I start a new scrapbook
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great tips. I definitely needed to read this!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips! I would love to get into scrapbooking.
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