Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Scrapbooking Tips to get started!
This is our first post at our new home, so it was only fitting to start right from the beginning with how and why we scrapbook. As a mom I know that I have many reasons. One I love being a mom and I loved every moment of watching my baby boys grow up to the wonderful young men they are. I can't tell you how much fun it is to sit with all the scrapbooks and reminisce about the times that we shared. One giant reason to scrap is to preserve all those moments to look back on. Memories are one thing that they say can never be taken away from a person. Probably true, but when I look back on those scrapbooks I can relive my memories by the pictures and journaling on my pages. I just hope that my boys have as much fun looking back these times as I do. I feel like I am preserving a bit of their lives that one day they can share with the next generation. They can show them how we lived and what it was like growing up when they did. I just can't say enough about scrapbooking and how important it is to do.
So what tips do I have for you? Well there are many that we could list. So lets just start out with the basics and then you can just come back each month for more!
1. Equipement. That one is simple. You definately need a good, sharp pair of scissors. You also need some paper and/or cardstock, some kind of adhesive to begin.
**A lot of people begin with the glue stick and then progress into other adhesives. Glue dots seem to be the number one adhesive, so check them out and see if they meet your expectations.
**Rotary Cutters are fantastic, but pricey. Although I did see a small simple cutter at one of those dollar discount centers. So if you are short on cash then check out one of those stores and see if you can come across some bargains for one.
2. Something else that I like to have is a good cutting mat. There are a large selection out there. My only advice is to make sure it self healing. It doesn't necessarily need to be a 12x12 mat. Just one that you can cut on and punch on and works for those things.
3. The old thing about a album always comes up with beginners. Just because you don't have an album doesn't mean you can't scrapbook! Heck I know a lot of scrappers who just purchase the protectors and get a album whenever they feel the need. I do suggest you have a place that is flat and your layouts won't get wrinkled. I also suggest you do purchase some page protectors. They aren't that expensive and they will help keep your layout clean and free of wrinkles and folds. Does it mean you can't scrap if you don't have these? NO! Just keep them in a flat clean and dry place until you can get them safely in protectors.
4. As for ideas, they are endlessly displayed on the internet. You can find a ton of them almost anywhere. Just look around, you can find sketches, ideas and tons more patterns on making your scrapbooking pages. So don't concern yourself for looking for a magazine subscription just yet!
5. A great way to get ideas is to go to classes, or crops. There are a lot of them out there. I myself put on a monthly crop robin. where we make 1 project (usually a 2-page layout) and I just have everyone bring their pictures, adhesives and glue and we get the job done. We have a different host each month and a different project is made by that hostess. Oh we have visitors to, they just pay the host $10.00 and they can come and join in on all the fun. Just a idea to get you started on some of the fun social scrapbooking events that could be out there. You might even find one that is close to where you live.
6. Whatever you can afford, remember some of that should be for paper and cardstock. You can't really do much without some. I remember when I was starting out I looked at dollar stores for scrapbooking things. Just to save you the hassle, the papers were not that great. I love the heavy, colorful quality papers and you will to. So look at your local scrapbook store and see what they have. You will be amazed at the colors and beauty some of these paper have.
There, some tips on getting started. There is more information at http://www.accents2scrapbooking.com/starting_out_scrapbooking.htm
Once you start you will be hooked. Creating your own scrapbooking pages is oh so much fun!
Happy Scrapping
Article by
Debbie Ruggles
So what tips do I have for you? Well there are many that we could list. So lets just start out with the basics and then you can just come back each month for more!
1. Equipement. That one is simple. You definately need a good, sharp pair of scissors. You also need some paper and/or cardstock, some kind of adhesive to begin.
**A lot of people begin with the glue stick and then progress into other adhesives. Glue dots seem to be the number one adhesive, so check them out and see if they meet your expectations.
**Rotary Cutters are fantastic, but pricey. Although I did see a small simple cutter at one of those dollar discount centers. So if you are short on cash then check out one of those stores and see if you can come across some bargains for one.
2. Something else that I like to have is a good cutting mat. There are a large selection out there. My only advice is to make sure it self healing. It doesn't necessarily need to be a 12x12 mat. Just one that you can cut on and punch on and works for those things.
3. The old thing about a album always comes up with beginners. Just because you don't have an album doesn't mean you can't scrapbook! Heck I know a lot of scrappers who just purchase the protectors and get a album whenever they feel the need. I do suggest you have a place that is flat and your layouts won't get wrinkled. I also suggest you do purchase some page protectors. They aren't that expensive and they will help keep your layout clean and free of wrinkles and folds. Does it mean you can't scrap if you don't have these? NO! Just keep them in a flat clean and dry place until you can get them safely in protectors.
4. As for ideas, they are endlessly displayed on the internet. You can find a ton of them almost anywhere. Just look around, you can find sketches, ideas and tons more patterns on making your scrapbooking pages. So don't concern yourself for looking for a magazine subscription just yet!
5. A great way to get ideas is to go to classes, or crops. There are a lot of them out there. I myself put on a monthly crop robin. where we make 1 project (usually a 2-page layout) and I just have everyone bring their pictures, adhesives and glue and we get the job done. We have a different host each month and a different project is made by that hostess. Oh we have visitors to, they just pay the host $10.00 and they can come and join in on all the fun. Just a idea to get you started on some of the fun social scrapbooking events that could be out there. You might even find one that is close to where you live.
6. Whatever you can afford, remember some of that should be for paper and cardstock. You can't really do much without some. I remember when I was starting out I looked at dollar stores for scrapbooking things. Just to save you the hassle, the papers were not that great. I love the heavy, colorful quality papers and you will to. So look at your local scrapbook store and see what they have. You will be amazed at the colors and beauty some of these paper have.
There, some tips on getting started. There is more information at http://www.accents2scrapbooking.com/starting_out_scrapbooking.htm
Once you start you will be hooked. Creating your own scrapbooking pages is oh so much fun!
Happy Scrapping
Article by
Debbie Ruggles
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