Scrapbooking Materials - What Do You REALLY
Need?
There
are literally millions of scrapbooking materials to choose
from...really! But relatively few are actually needed when
you start a project, especially a smaller project. Of
course, you can stock your entire crafting space (if you're
lucky enough to have a crafting space) with scrapbooking
products. But that's not really necessary. Start with basic
scrapbooking items, then you can add tools and supplies to
your collection as you need them.
Scrapbooking
Papers & Scrapbooking Cardstock:
When planning your projects, buy the scrapbooking papers
and cardstock you'll need and just those embellishments
you'll want to use with your photos. Buying supplies
without a plan in mind can result in tons of scrapbooking
materials and tools you'll never use-and while it's nice to
have them on hand "just in case," storing them can be a
waste of space. Check this link for more tips and ideas.
Scrapbooking
Organization:
OK...now
that you have supplies, how do you keep them neat and tidy?
Scrapbooking organizers. You'll find all sizes and
types-from rolling scrapbooking totes to lovely
scrapbooking desks and work centers. Find more ideas at
this link.
Scrapbooking
Albums:
Available
in 6"x6", 8"x8", 8.5"x11", and 12"x12" sizes, the size you
choose to work on depends on your project. The largest
size, 12"x12", is the most common, and you'll find a huge
variety of scrapbooking paper and cardstock in themes to
match your photos to fit those albums. Sheet protectors can
be found to fit all the above scrapbook sizes; refills
allow you to expand your album as you add more pages.
Scrapbooking Kits:
Kits are
an alternative to hunting for and choosing individual
scrapbooking materials, piece by piece. I love kits, but
don't often use them as they're designed. It’s fun to
explore new ideas and designs with coordinated kit
materials. You’ll find more ideas on this page.
Alternative
Paper Crafting Surfaces:
Mini
books, boxes, portfolios, calendars, tins-all these are
great fun to work with and decorate using scrapbooking
materials and techniques. From mini portfolios that
showcase an event or time in someone's life to flip books
filled with photos that stand on your desk. Alternative
paper crafting surfaces are fun to explore! Check out
additional ideas at this link.
It's always exciting to find the latest scrapbooking
supplies as they hit the store shelves and the edgiest
scrapbooking techniques as they hit forums and magazines.
But building your stash of supplies and materials as you go
or as you need specific items keeps you from being
overwhelmed and overcrowded. You'll find more information
about all these supplies and materials by following the
links on this page. And be sure to check out the
alternative paper crafting surfaces-we'll be playing with
many of those items throughout the site!
