Scrapebooking Part 1 for Beginners

What do I do? Where do I start? When first starting a scrape book there are lots of questions. When starting a page there really is no right or wrong way to do it. You are limited only by your imagination. Your pages are a reflection of you and can be done any way you choose to design it. It is your work so be proud of it.

There are some basic tools you will have to have to start with. You can add on stuff later but for right now just the basics will do. You will need a sharp pair of scissors, card stock in different colors, adhesives, (make sure it is acid free), ruler, your photos, an album, page protectors, and some letters.These are just the basics to start with.

Later on when money allows you can add such things as fancy letters, decorations such as fancy borders, mini brads, embellishments, buttons,ribbons or anything else you like. You should also have some journal tags to begin with. These are for writing on to tell a little bit about your photo.

For the album I like to use a 8.5"x11". You can however if you prefer use the 11"x 12" album this is your choose. You will need the page protectors to protect your completed pages. Just slip the completed page inside of the plastic sleeve and place it on the rings in the album.

Card stock is a heavy weight paper that gives a sturdy background for placement of your photos. You can use this alone or place photos on colored paper and mount this then on the card stock.